Carlisle 2014 - News and Updates

Thanks Bruce. Good to know. Not knowing, I just registered without affiliation.

 

Looking forward to seeing everyone's work.

 

Other than the one I bought, I've only seen one other up close. It was awesome -and I don't use that word like water. Like Jeff Foxworthy says about the overuse of "awesome" ..."If Shanaya Twain showed up at my door with a note from my wife saying "Have fun!" THAT would be awesome." This car was awesome.

 

Can't wait...

Carlisle is celebrating its 40th year so it should be another good weekend.  I received the following letter from the owners: 

 

"It's not often that a company is fortunate to have an opportunity to celebrate 40 years of business.  Carlisle Events has grown from a single event in 1974 to the host of 14 automotive events per season.  We have built relationships, friendships and partnerships.  We have watched our guests go from being pulled in a wagon by their parents, to purchasing their very first car from our car corral.  We have shared stories, made memories and watched as that long-lost part was found in our swap meet finally making heir dream come true.  

 

2014 marks the 40th anniversary of Carlisle Events and we can't tell you how excited we are to hare it with you and your club members.  We want to cordially invite you and your members to celebrate our 2014 season with us.  This year will host incredible displays, significant anniversaries and showfields filled with cars that are not only going to turn heads, but will truly imspire the car lover in all of us.  We truly value and appreciate our club memberships and look forward to making these relationships even bigger and better over the next 40 years!  Thank you for your continued support and here's to 2014!!"  

      

From Carlisle Events: 

 

"As we march closer to the always-popular Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals weekend, we are also locking down many more great aspects for the event itself. First, our band schedule is starting to come together as is the seminar schedule. We've even been fortunate to lock in some special cars for display. You won't want to miss out on all of this and more. Plus, you have just about one month remaining to save 10% via Gate-N-Go. Don't forget, you can save time too as we'll mail your window sticker and applicable event paperwork weeks in advance. Registration allows for event access for two plus onsite parking. You just can't beat a deal like this. Why wait in line and pay full price when you can register now and save! Call 717-243-7855 or register online today."

 

Not yet registered for Carlisle? Here's what you need to do:

 

Register here for the Carlisle Import and Kit Nationals:

 

http://store.carlisleevents.co...ProductCode=2014-702

 

All Carlisle Import/Replica event-related info - INCLUDING REGISTRATION INFO - can be found at that site. IMPORTANT! When registering, please specify your club as “SPEEDSTER OWNERS”.

Live Music Back on Multiple Stages

"What would an international automotive festival be without some nice background music to accompany you as you walk the fairgrounds? This year, the band line-up features many new faces and a few familiar ones as well. Announced to date are the LUV Gods, Honeypump, Daisy Cutter and the KB Bluez Band. KB is a regular at Carlisle, while the rest are new additions to our live music schedule. Not only will the bands play throughout the weekend, they will play multiple sets. Further, there are at least two stages hosting music with a third likely too. The live music is always fun from a festival standpoint as the mix of blues, jazz and rock propel you from checkpoint to checkpoint. Keep visiting the event web page for updates on the bands as they become available."

 

Courtyard Marrott is sold out for that weekend, next door is the Country Inn & suites they are taking reservations 

Some people have also been making reservations at the Homewood Suites although I am not award of what the availability is.  Additional hotel info can be found in this thread:

 

 

www.speedsterowners.com/topic/...ions-are-open?page=1

  

 

Caravans to Carlisle

 

For anyone considering the trip to Carlisle, there are always caravans of owners coming from several different directions. If you're concerned about doing the drive solo, join a caravan.  This is a great opportunity to cruise with a group - safety in numbers. If you've never been to Carlisle and don't know anyone in the caravan, don't worry, I guarantee – this is a great group of people and you'll make friends that will last many years.

 

We are currently aware of three caravans being organized with people starting out as far away as California, Florida, Texas, Vermont and running through many other states. Check out these threads for more information:

 

https://www.speedsterowners.com...-andamp-ohio-caravan

 

https://www.speedsterowners.com...ast-caravan-planning

 

https://www.speedsterowners.com...ic/northeast-caravan

You can add this one too Bruce https://www.speedsterowners.com...-andamp-ohio-caravan

Oops. I see that you already did.

Awards

 

The Speedsters Meet Spyders event is not a judged, competitive show - if you can get your Speedster, Coupe, Cabriolet or Spyder there - regardless of its condition - bring it. But every year we do strive to recognize the folks who travel the longest distances. So there will be awards for the longest distance driven by a Speedster and a Spyder, the longest distance trailered by a Speedster and a Spyder and the longest distance traveled by a Coupe. We also award the longest distance traveled for an MG replica since those guys have been cruising with us the past couple of years working to grow their group.

 

Drive 'em, trailer 'em, tow 'em but get them there somehow!

 

 

 

Gala Saturday Evening Awards Dinner

 

The venue for presenting the distance awards is the Gala Saturday Evening Awards dinner. The awards dinner is always the finale of the weekend with awards, giveaways, presentations and more. After receiving many compliments last year we'll be back to the same super location of the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania - and it's just 10 minutes from our host hotel. Not only is the food delicious but they have once again worked to give us the same great price and the best food and facilities. Since we contract with the Radisson on an advanced headcount basis, we ask that you submit advanced payment by May 2^nd(see additional details below). The dinner will be a buffet menu, following are the details:

 

What’s on the menu?

Soups/salads:

Fresh Fruit Bowl

Caesar Salad

Broccoli Salad

 

Entrees:

Roasted Turkey

Baked Ham

Roasted Sirloin of Beef

 

Vegetables:

Au Gratin Potatoes

Rice Pilaf

Seasonal Vegetable Medley

(They serve only locally grown vegetables)

 

Desserts:

Key Lime Pie

Apple Walnut Cake

German Chocolate Cake

 

Beverage station: Freshly brewed Regular & Decaffeinated Coffee,

and selection of Hot Teas and Iced Tea

 

Cost per person? $37 (includes service charge and state sales tax)

 

Refreshments? There will be a dedicated cash bar and bartender in our banquet room offering beer, wine, alcohol and sodas.

 

Location?Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, Camp Hill, PA in the Governors Ballroom

 

What is the deadline for payment? Friday,May 2, midnight

 

What if I need to cancel my reservation? If necessary, you will be able to cancel your reservation up until midnight, Friday May 9. After that date we will be committed to a headcount and not able to refund your money.

 

What if I decide to join you after the May 4 deadline? We cannot guarantee adding people after May 2 due to the room capacity, contracted headcount and pre-ordering of food.

 

Is there a max headcount? We have plenty of room but there is a room capacity. Reservations will be on a ”first come, first served” basis, so please get your checks and RSVP form to me ASAP.

 

What is the schedule for Saturday evening? It’s only 10 minutes from the Marriott to the Radisson. Everyone should plan to arrive at the Radisson at 6:30 PM for a 30-minute social with dinner starting promptly at 7:00. The awards presentations will follow dinner.

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How do I pay? We can only accept check or money order (sorry, no charges or Paypal). Please make your check payable to “Bruce Stumpp” and I will write a much larger check to the Radisson Hotel . .

 

Where do I send my check or money order?

Bruce Stumpp

PO Box 151

Phoenix, MARYLAND

21131

 

 

A Pre-War Import display is planned this year:

 

From Carlisle Events...

 

"Cars of a certain age are becoming more scarce from a show standpoint. Many are in a museum by now and that means if people want to see great pre-war examples of craftsmanship, they have to go to the car. This year, we're asking that you bring the car to us and the automotive world. If you have a pre-war import, we'd love to see it firsthand. Contact event manager Ed Buczeskie today for details on how you can highlight your pre-war gem at Carlisle in May. This special display is guaranteed to draw enthusiasts from all points of the grounds. Call Ed today at 717-243-7855 x131 or e-mail EdB@CarlisleEvents.com "

What to wear to the Gala Saturday Evening Awards dinner?

 

For the newbies in the group, you'll be happy to know that the dress for the evening - in fact the whole weekend - is casual.  Hawaiian-type shirts are strongly recommended for all at dinner and dress comfortably.  That's it, easy-peasy.   

  

Notice that the knucklehead Pacific Islander in front is the only one not wearing a Hawaiian print shirt...

 

Jim!!

Feelin the aloha spirit anyway. The islands are great. Wish you were here.

Ted

And the gang ready for the Saturday Evening awards dinner circa 2011: 

Whole lot of "simulated surfer dudes" in that photo.......

 

Good shot of Lane and his other brother, Lane.

 

And I have always wondered what the hell Wild Bill is doing with his right foot......  

 

Or maybe Al Gallo is jus' fooling' around.......

Actually, Gordon, I'm not in that picture.  From left to right it's Hoss, Wild Bill, Al Shapiro, Danny, and Lenny, with MUSBJIM in front.

Jim,

If I was wearing a shirt like those in the picture, I wouldn't have a name tag on....

" LUV Gods, Honeypump, Daisy Cutter" Really? I'll bring a fistful of one dollar bills then -and a Hawaiian shirt, and a cooler with some beer, and a large memory card from my camera to get(steal) ideas from all your sweet rides, and some aspirin and champagne for mimosa in the mornings when you know, and...  

 

Looking forward to it...

Boothy, 

 

Are you joning in on any of the events?  If so, please send an RSVP.

 

ECB  

It just came to my attention that the the RSVP form indicated the National Civil War museum tour as a Friday "evening" cruise and tour.  In fact, the cruise is in the afternoon leaving the host hotel at 1:45 PM and returning to the hotel around 5:00 PM.  My apologies for any inconvenience.

 

Here's the weekend schedule for Carlisle.  It could change but is pretty much firm as as indicated.  Watch this thread for any changes and copies will be posted at Carlisle. Please note the previous post above regarding the Friday cruise.

 

2014 Speedsters Meet Spyders at Carlisle 

 ** Weekend Schedule **

 

Thursday, 5/16:

Early arrivals all day–Carlisle opens tomorrow

5:00 PM –Photo session and drivers meeting in the Courtyard Marriott Hotel parking lot

5:30 PM–Cruisefrom the Courtyard Marriott to theCaddy Shackrestaurant at the Armitage Country Club (beautiful country side drive) 

Coordinator: Wild Bill Drayer

6:30 PM –Dinner at the Caddy Shack then return to the Courtyard Marriott

Order from the menu - separate checks - full cash bar

www.armitagegolfclub.com/caddyshack.html

9:00 PM – Party in the Courtyard Marriott hospitality room (BYOB and snacks)

 

Friday, 5/17:

7:00 AM to 3:00 PM – Carlisle event hours (Buildings open)

8:00 AM –Drivers meetingin the Courtyard Marriott parking lot

8:15 AM –Rural cruise(optional) from Courtyard Marriott toCarlisle Fairgrounds

9:00 AM –Arriveat Carlisle fairgrounds forEgg “Sammiches”Reunionat the      Carlisle High School Marching Band food booth (under the grandstands)

Register at Gate 3, walk the grounds & swap meet... or....

drive through gate & bypass registration if you already have your window sticker

Meet at our tent on the Carlisle “Fun field”

Seminars, activities - check the Carlisle schedule for events

12:00 PM–Return drive to Courtyard Marriott

1:15 PM –Photo session and drivers meetingin the Courtyard Marriott parking lot

1:45 PM–Cruiseto the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, PA. (17 miles, 30 min).

www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org/

4:30 PM – Leave Museum and return to Courtyard Marriott

5:30 PM –Photo session and drivers meetingin the Courtyard Marriott parking lot

6:00 PM–Dinner “Free For All”- List of restaurants will be distributed, driver's option

9:30 PM–Partyin the Courtyard Marriott hospitality suite (BYOB and snacks)

 

Saturday, 5/18:

All day on the show field (aka the “Fun field&rdquo

7:00 AM to 3:00 PM – Carlisle event hours (Buildings open)

NO drivers meeting or cruise scheduled, leave for Carlisle when ready

 

7:00-10:00 AM – Egg “Sammiches” Reunion at the Carlisle High School Marching Band food booth (under the grandstands)

 

9:00 AM-4:00 PM – Meet at our tent on the Carlisle “Fun field”.

Seminars, activities all day, check the Carlisle schedule for events

 

1:55 PM (Tentative) – Group photo, be at your car on the show field to participate  Watch for official time posted in Speedster owners tent

 

4:00-4:15 PM – Leave Carlisle fairgrounds and head back to the hotel

 

3:30–5:30 PM – Pool partyin the Courtyard Marriott, BYOB and snacks

 

5:45 PM – Photo session and drivers meeting in the Courtyard Marriott parking lot

 

6:00 PM – Leave for Radisson Hotel Harrisburg; NO formal cruise

www.radisson.com/camp-hill-hotel-pa-17011-3734/pacamphi

6:15–7:15 PM –Cocktail hour, Radisson Hotel Harrisburg

7:15 PM –Gala Awards Dinnerin the Radisson banquet room

Travel awards, door prizes

Cash bar: 6:15-9:30 PM, Hawaiian shirts recommended.

Pre-paid admitted only

 

9:30 PM– Annual “Speedsters Meet Spyders”Raffle in the Courtyard Marriott hospitality suite

9:45 PM–Partycontinues in the Courtyard Marriott hospitality room (BYOB and snacks)

 

Sunday, 5/19:

Some long distance folks begin to leave early morning, die-hards remain at show field until the "Last Hurrah”

 

7:00 AM to 3:00 PM – Carlisle event hours (Buildings open)

7:00-10:00 AM –Egg “Sammiches”Reunion at the Carlisle High School Marching Band food booth (under the grandstands)

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM –Meet at our tent on the Carlisle “Fun field”.

Seminars, activities all day, check the Carlisle schedule for events

 

2:00 PM – Carlisle awards presentations at the grandstand stage

(We’re looking REAL good to pick-up the Most Registrations award again this year!)

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for the Agenda

Thanks Bruce. I also want to note that the Autocross is available on Saturday and Sunday all day. They go in time slots of 8 cars, it would be great to fill an entire time-slot with "us knuckleheads". Last year I jumped in with the MG guys and had an absolute blast. I'll be going again this year so anybody else feel free to join. I'd like to go Saturday late morning if possible. $25 a head for three runs of three laps each.

 

RE: helmets. They are available from the SCCA guys at Carlisle. If you bring your own it must be a Snell-rated 2005 or newer, or SFI Foundation rated(Bell and G-Force). Older or DOT cert not approved. I'm planning to buy my own, I didn't really enjoy using the sweaty ones they had last year.....

SEMINARS, TUNE UP YOUR AUTOMOTIVE KNOWLEDGE
Instructional and Informational Sessions

"Each year at the Import & Kit Nationals you can tune up your automotive knowledge with free seminars taking place all weekend and open to all show attendees. Topics have ranged from power tuning to building an entire kit car. Seminars are typically informal with plenty of opportunities for interaction with the seminar presenters. All presenters are very knowledgeable in their areas of expertise and most are available during the weekend for further discussion". 

 

Special guests this year are: 

Rick D'Louhy

Geoff Hacker

Merrill Powell

Bobby Archer

 

Background details on these folks can be found here: 

www.carlisleevents.com/carlisl...tionals/default.aspx

 

Meguiar's will also present a detailing seminar

 

TIC TOC...

 

Just 21 days!

 

The Speedsters Meet Spyders gathering starts May 15 but the deadline to get your RSVP and $ submitted is May 2nd.  Why the deadline?  Well, there is always advance planning and we are required to commit to advance head counts to the Caddy Shack, the National Museum and the caterer for our Gala Saturday evening Awards dinner.  So we can't guarantee including you if we don't know you're coming. 

 

So don't delay, print out that RSVP form, fill it out, send it in with your check or money order - you'll be so glad you did.   Don't miss out on the biggest event of it's kind in the USA or maybe even the world!  

    

Special Nissan Display Planned

 

From Carlisle Events...

"The Nissan brand has been producing popular cars for decades and we are always fortunate to have some nice ones in Carlisle each May. With that in mind, we are happy to announce that Nissan will be bringing six cars from its Heritage Collection. That means you'll see six historically significant beauties at Carlisle. Plus, in addition to the heritage display from Nissan, we've partnered with Brenner Nissan from nearby Mechanicsburg who will perfectly compliment the past with a fine display of new Nissan cars. Better yet, Nissan is working to bring a pre-production Versa ST to Carlisle too. The weekend highlights automotive history and this showcase is a prime example of it."

 

http://blog.hemmings.com/index...toSwipe1397515664397

NAMETAGS

 

Even if you're attending Carlisle for just one day, as long as you let me know you're coming we'll have nametags printed for everyone who attends.

 

 

Maybe we should walk around with a picture of our car on the tag and our "screen name" for the more cryptic ones. Bruce, you and I won't have to worry, our names are not hard to figure out!

I will be there at some point late Friday afternoon through lunch or so Saturday. Being the cheap SOB I am, I've reserved a spot on the campground. Have cooler and firewood ready to go.

Smart, helpful idea---thanks, Bruce!   Maybe add the person's "handle" to the name?

See, exactly what I'm talking about. I'm DannyP(iperato), Bruce is easy, Jack is no question at all! Who the hell is Boothy????Name?

 

Bruce - I still have last year's nametag.  You could save some money getting folks to reuse theirs.

 

THE HOSPITALITY SUITE 

Every night is socialize and party night in the Courtyards hospitality suite.  Most of the group will be hanging out there from about 9:00 or 9:30 PM until ???? so stop by, join the party, bring a snack and BYOB.  

 

And remember at 9:30 PM Friday evening after the Gala Awards dinner we'll be holding the annual Speedsters Meet Spyders raffle.  Watch this thread for more information on the raffle.  

 

 

Bruce, I think you mean Saturdaay night for the raffle, no?

 

Damn!  Yup, SATURDAY night for the raffle.    Thanks, Rich.  Too many chocolate Easter eggs!