I'm registered for the show but have yet to make hotel reservations. I'll take care of that shortly.
You driving the BMW to Carlisle? 
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@Bob: IM S6 posted:Alan. You know we will be there if possible. We've missed that last two gatherings...
I wish this weren't so, so I didn't LIKE it. We miss you Canadians!
Valve cover races. I think some of us (i.e. me) need to get cracking on our entrants.
Karyn and I are in, I just haven't booked anything. COVID years, like dog years.......... feels like we just left Carlisle '21 two months ago.
No question about our attendance though.
Thanks for the Carlisle responses, keep them coming!
A little nostalgia. Circa 2010 that's why the video quality is so poor. https://vimeo.com/12078348
I'll be there Thursday through Saturday, Spyder in tow. Got to be back to work on Monday. Hopefully we'll do some good drives like last year. I thought the vineyard and the gastropud were both big hits.
@550 Phil posted:I'll be there Thursday through Saturday, Spyder in tow. Got to be back to work on Monday. Hopefully we'll do some good drives like last year. I thought the vineyard and the gastropud were both big hits.
Yes there will be cruises......hoping we'll have a large Carlisle turn out ~
Carlisle 2022 update ..... Cory & Jeni Drake have just finished putting together what will be a great cruise the Friday of the Carlisle weekend including great back roads, a stop at a Winery, a lunch stop in Gettysburg and ample time to check out some of Gettysburg...if you have not been there, it is a special place of remembrance not to be overlooked in your lifetime ~ Carlisle show field registration is open and be sure to book your Courtyard by Marriot rooms soon ~ Thanks Cory and Jeni !
Saddle up, folks.
Reservations are to be made direct with the hotel. Call: 717 766 9006 and mention "Speedsters Group". Check in is 3PM check out is 12 noon. Early arrivals are subject to room availability. Room block reservation cut off date is April 12th.
On Thursday 1:00 pm, the hotel will be providing welcome station in the lobby with lemonade and brownies. Courtyard is a smoke free facility. Currently, masks are not required.
Is anybody getting there on Wednesday?
connie and I will be there wednesday
New thread: Valve Cover Racing At Carlisle.
Showfield registration done, hotel tomorrow. Thurs-Sun.
Anybody have a spare valve cover??
Reserved at the hotel. Boy, they aren't making that easy this year.
"How best can we not actually talk to you today? Would you like a text instead? The website is the best way to book your room, How about a twenty-seven minute wait?"
Apparently the automated system doesn't recognize, "GO EFF YOURSELF!!!!"
Plus, they let the guy who recently retired from two decades of huffing paint answer the phones!! YAY!
Booked for Weds-Sun
We're in. I no longer own a speedster, but we're going. Sea y'all there.
We're in Thursday to Sunday.
Chris: amen to that. had to laugh .. "the best way for us to help you fast is if you press 1 ..." Nothing fast about it. But, I did it, reservations secured.
Sorry it's a hassle, guys.
PS: I think they want you to go to the national website and make your reservation there. even if you dial and connect to the local Mechanicsburg hotel. Trouble is, I do not think doing that will get you into the Speedster group block and rate.
@edsnova posted:Sorry it's a hassle, guys.
Worth it. I just like to complain Ed. It is not to imply any lack of work on yours or Al's part.
@edsnova posted:Sorry it's a hassle, guys.
It's not Ed's or Al's fault that they went all corporate BS phone tree on us. It is what it is. It took me a while, but I'm retired, so it's fine.
In contrast, the Smo reservation took less than 5 minutes. Still another big corporate chain...just somebody answered and took the reservation quickly and efficiently.
Has anyone else besides Chris had a problem making a reservation on the phone directly to the hotel with the number I provided? If so I can fix it
yes, in terms of a REALLY long wait to reach a human. I called in the evening, so maybe they were short staffed. ?? Once connected, the reservation details were handled properly, I think. I did secure a confo number.
I just spoke with Charity Sheffler at Courtyard Marriott when you call they have a new phone system which quite hasn’t been straightened out yet select the option for the sales office if she does not pick up leave a message she will call you back and make the reservation direct sorry for the inconvenience until They get things ironed out with new phone system
I called the number you left and versus last year, where I believe I called Charity direct and left her a message to call back. She sent me an email that I was confirmed for my reservation so it was super easy.
I encourage anyone to follow Al's instructions and push the button for the sales office when you get to that point.
Thanks for trying to iron it out Al!!
Thank you, Alan!
Drive-Thru Judging Registration Now Open if that's the sort of thing you're into.
Please folks, sign up for Carlisle Gate & Go ASAP. Deadline is end of March. As in the past, the more people we get who sign up as part of the Speedster gathering the more likely it is we'll get a free thing.
You want a NON-JUDGED SHOWFIELD Gate & Go pass; sign up here. Remember to go to the club affiliation drop-down menu and choose "Speedster Owners." Do this regardless of what car you plan to bring.
Every year I've been a part of this group we've gotten a free tent from Carlisle. This year, owing to last year's lower attendance, it costs $97.50
No problem! We got this. But free is better than $97, so if you're thinking of coming, sign up.
Here's the nitty gritty re the tent:
COST OF CLUB TENT
• Club tent qualifications are based on the following:
1) The total number of vehicles registered for the prior year’s event –
if your club had 25 or more vehicles registered last year, your club
is eligible for a FREE tent this year
2) The total number of vehicles registered by the Gate-N-Go deadline
of the current year’s event – if your club’s total number of vehicles
registered by the Gate-N-Go deadline is greater than the prior
year’s total and meets the number for the next larger tent size,
your club will receive the larger size FREE.
• Rental fee is $195.00 for a 20 ft. x 20 ft. club tent when your club’s
number of vehicle registrations is under 25.
SIZE OF CLUB TENT
• Club tent sizes are offered and determined by the number of vehicles
your club has pre-registered. FREE tents may be offered at the
following club vehicle registration levels:
25 vehicles = 20 ft. x 20 ft. / 50 vehicles = 20 ft. x 30 ft.
75 vehicles = 20 ft. x 40 ft. / 100 vehicles = 30 ft. x 40 ft.
I did my part -- hope we get a tent.
Valve cover racing a special longer and steeper valve cover racing wood track has been built by one of the Meyers Max dune buggy club numbers ….I will post pictures when I can
@Alan Merklin posted:Valve cover racing a special longer and steeper valve cover racing wood track has been built by one of the Meyers Max dune buggy club numbers ….I will post pictures when I can
There will be no secret "practice runs" MMMMMkkkkk?
Tent and table and a few chairs are ordered. That's $124.50 this year but, sun or rain, the big canopy is worth it.
Thanks Ed. Cruise on Friday and Carlisle Show Field with Valve Cover Racing on Saturday !
Booked at the hotel for Wed-Sun. WOOHOO!!!
Thank you Lane, look forward to seeing you
So Ed, how much money do we actually have? Enough to buy a keg??
We have enough for a keg, but I will not be buying a keg with it.