Southwest Invitational / Indian Summer
The New Mexico Corvette Association (NMCA) belongs to and is recognized by the National
Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC). Annually NMCA presents sanctioned Corvette
competitive events with national points associated and awarded.
This tradition began in 1969 and came to be known as "Indian Summer" due to the fact that the event
was usually held in mid-late September or early October.
Weather conditions are
generally ideal during this season and the name helped identify the event with New
Mexico, its people and its heritage. From time to time, for a variety of reasons, this
annual event would occasionally shift to the late spring period. Weather conditions
were favorable and NMCA became a launch event for the summer rather than a season
wrap up. Since a spring event didn't really match with "Indian Summer", a new name
emerged and the event became known as "Southwest Invitational" (SWI). You may see either or
both of these two names in mentions and materials. The important thing to
remember is that they both identify the premier Corvette competitive event in New Mexico,
and perhaps the southwest.
2013
NMCA Southwest Invitational returns to the Land of Enchantment. Multiple NCCC events and points up for grabs during this highly competitive and tremendously fun weekend of Corvette excitement.
Click here to see all the official results.
2013 Indian Summer / SWI Event Photos
2007
2007 Indian Summer / SWI Event Photos
2006
Events included:
golf outing (non-sanctioned)
people's choice car show
funkhana
two match times
three autocrosses
2006 Indian Summer / SWI Event Photos
2005
The 2005 Southwest Invitational was conducted September 23rd through 25th.
Santa Ana Star Casino was the primary facility for social, autocross and funkhana action.
Events included:
golf outing (non-sanctioned)
people's choice car show
funkhana
poker run
TSD
match time
two autocrosses
2005 Indian Summer / SWI Event Photos
- 2005 SWI Photo Album
No photos available from this event
2004
Santa Ana Star Casino was the primary facility for social activities and dining.
Sandia MotorSports Park was used for autocross events.
Events included:
golf outing (non-sanctioned)
funkhana
poker run
hidden time
dice game
match time
two autocrosses
2004 Indian Summer / SWI Event Photos
2003
The 2003 Southwest Invitational was conducted May 16th through 18th.
Wyndham Garden was the primary facility for social events and dining.
Traditions Mall was used for the funkhana and Sandia MotorSports Park was home for autocross action.
Events included:
golf outing (non-sanctioned)
poker run
hidden time
funkhana
match time
two autocrosses
2003 Indian Summer / SWI Event Photos
2002
The 2002 Southwest Invitational was conducted May 31st through June 2nd.
Crowne Plaza Hotel was the primary facility for social events. Sandia MotorSports Park was used for racing events.
Events included:
golf outing (non-sanctioned)
funkhana
poker run
hidden time
two autocrosses
2002 Indian Summer / SWI Event Photos
2001
The 2001 Southwest Invitational was conducted April 20th through 22nd.
The Sheraton Old Town Hotel was the primary facility for social events, rallye staging and the funkhana.
Sandia MotorSports Park was home for autocross action.
Events included:
golf outing (non-sanctioned)
funkhana
econo run
two autocrosses
2001 Indian Summer / SWI Event Photos
2000
The 2000 Southwest Invitational was conducted in September.
Events included:
golf outing (non-sanctioned)
funkhana
autocross