Usually at this time of year they hold up processing applications and give people the balance of the year for free, and start their new membership to run for the entire next year, giving them an extra couple months for free.
They typically batch up a bunch, as so many people are renewing at the end of the year, it is much more efficient than stopping every day, and processing just a few.
Not to worry, you get some extra membership for free, and still enjoy all the benifits right away.
Be sure to contact your local club President or membership person to let them know you have sent in your application, so they can hook you up right away with attendence at your local events.
Many clubs have a special end of year meeting around Christmas. Great way to meet some of the more active members.
Free membership with the purchase of a new Viper seems to take forever. Same deal. Contact your local club, and let they know your VIN # and get hooked up right away while you are waiting for the official paperwork.
Do not forget to sign up for your SRT Experience. Comes with the purchase of a new SRT from Dodge.
Enjoy your new membership. It truly enhances the Viper Ownership Experience.