Carlisle Hotel Reservations

They have the group start date as the 18th (Friday) rather than the 17th (Thursday), and continuing through the evening of the 20th (Sunday) when most folks will have left. I was asked to call back when their boss is "out of her meeting" since the folks at the desk couldn't figure it out.

Am I correct in assuming that folks will be arriving on Thursday and leaving on Sunday?

Hotel Carlisle was booked full some months ago by two other large non automotive groups from the Carlisle Show weekend. I found this out a few weeks ago and have been working on alternative venues. After many inquiries (some as high as $189.00)the best value was at the Ramada Limited Carlisle where we stayed at two years ago.

I've booked a block of 30 rooms at the Ramada Limited Carlisle,
15 non smoking rooms are in the main building with the remaining 15 smoking rooms booked in the satellite building.
Should the majority of the reservations be non smoking, this can be adjusted but don't wait until the last minute to reserve.

You may cancel up until 6pm of the scheduled day arrival date.

If you are arriving on Thursday a $89.95 rate applies as the show weekend rate of $112.46 are always at a premium.

We are under the name "SPEEDSTER GROUP"
Toll Free 1-(866) 520-5201

Ramada Limited Carlisle
1252 Harrisburg Pike (Rt.11 South)
Carlisle, PA 17013

Local (717) 243-8585
Toll Free 1-(866) 520-5201
Fax (717) 243-9711

Exit 52 off I-81, Exit 226 off PA Turnpike located on US 11.
2 miles off PA Turnpike at exit 226 or at exit 52 off I-81.

All guest rooms at the Carlisle Ramada Limited feature free local calls, hair dryer, coffee-makers, voice mail, and cable TV with HBO.
A complimentary breakfast is served daily.

I've edited the post to reflect this question . Some arrive on Thursday with most arriving on Friday and leaving on Sunday.

Update: The Speedster Group is in the Ramada Limited Carlisle system at the $112.46 show weekend rate rate.
Should you be arriving on Thursday, they will adjust the Thursday rate of $89.95 at the time of check out. ~Alan

I'm in.

Just realized I'll be getting there 4 months from today. WOOHOO!!!!

Bring on them egg sammiches!!

Oh yeah, Hoss, I still plan to meet up with you at the VA/NC border. That looks like a sweet route through the mountains.

I'm in....

You bet! Is the group still planning to spend the night (and where) in Wythville and just how big do you think the caravan will be? Wythville is a fairly short hop for me, but I really think it's better than getting up in the middle of the night to be there on time for departure.

I'm in. Made my reservations for Thursday through Sunday checkout.
I will NOT be bringing the Wrench.

Yeah, the Wythville idea sounds great for Wednesday night. As for participants we have (so far):
- Hoss & The Subytub
- Lane & The Beckster
- Gordon & Pearl (& Chris?)
- Cory & The Hoopty

Some possibles are:
- Kevin Haskins (aka "odwagerty") & his black Speedy
- Peter McEwen from Beaufort & his blue Speedy
- Mike (whose last name I always forget) from NC if he still has his
- Bob Bigham & his lovely IM
- Anybody else?

If I come up from the South (a pretty good bet at this juncture), then Chris will probably be coming from the North (he does live and work in New England, after all).

We may end up swaping the trailer at Carlisle and he'll bring it North the rest of the way, but that's WAY too far in the future to plan with any certainty right now. Either way, it has to end up in New England for the Summer.....

Or.....I may just buy a really good pair of noise-cancelling ear buds and IPOD Pearl all the way to Carlisle. Now THAT would be cool!

I'll be seeing Peter and Jody later this week and will ask them about whether they might like to make the trip, along with a couple of the Factory-Five Cobra guys here in Beaufort (and the other Cobra guy who drives a CMC!!) THAT would be a hoot!

I have to pass this year. I 'm best man for a wedding that weekend . I can't blow this one off. I try for 2008. I might even bring the new project if it's done.
Joe

You know, Joe, I'd ordinarily say that wedded bliss is a good thing, and good on 'em for trying. But in this case, you've clearly got leverage -- you're the best man, for crying out loud.
Can't you make THEM reschedule?

Joe, tell them how great it would be to get married in Carlisle around all those cars.....very romantic....

...a Speedster wedding procession would be cool!

I will try and not have a leg operation this year and go back with Jos

I'm in - Thursday through Sunday.

We're going to miss you on the slick track. Joe.

Mike, looking forward to seeing you and your right-seater there this year.

ECB

I'm in since I live "just down the road" :)

And Mike, I just look forward to finally meeting you.

As longs as I finish the car, I'll be there. If any of the MD guys are heading up 83 to the turn pike let me know, I'm right across the MD line.

Brian

who will have their wife along? Mine is considering the trip but would like to know others will be present to go shopping with, etc.

Jordan, I will be traveling through Southern Ohio on my way....I'm not taking the wife.

Brian, if you need help, lemme know.
What wife?

Solo.

Alan

To be honest the only thing that I really am worried about getting done is the windsheild. The car came with a cracked windsheild and I have a feeling that it was installed incorrectly. I will be looking for anyone who has experince to help me install the new one when it arrives, I even don't mind paying there gas, and as always at my house there is plenty of cold beer in the frig and on tap!

Thanks

Jordan,
There are usually 4-5 of the girls along, mine always enjoys the weekend at Carlisle.

Brian, I'll help you.
Look for a p-mail with my number in it.
lindisfarne793 AT hotmail.com.

Brian,
I installed a new windsheild this summer, piece of cake. I'm not sure where Delta is? If you need my help let me know and I'll see if I can manage the trip.

Hey Guys coming up from the south-
I am a member here and a speedie wana be for my next project.
About 6 years ago I bought a old broken down, sitting behind a stripmall shop MG TD ( VW based ) replica and w/ my oldest son made it our project. I have had a great time w/ my boys in the garage rebuilding the whole thing ourselves from ground up ( rebuilt or replaced everything ourselves )and am in the final stages now. I have a couple of electrical issues to iron out and it will be on the road. It is a little hot rodded w/ wire wheels, but I like the look.
Long story short- I have been to the last couple of Carlisle weekends and want to drive the car this year as it will be complete.
Do you guys have an issue w/ me and hopefully one of my sons hooking up w/ you guys on your way up and stay w/ the Speedie group?
I know its not a Speedie, but it is VW based and I would love to scope out your cars for our next project. I hope to find a lost interest project in the next year after I enjoy the car I have.
We live about 40-50 miles south of DC on I 95, but could meet up a little west of here and go north as I have no desire to head up on 95, but want to go back roads.
Let me know, Dale

C'mon along!!! The more the merrier. You'll find that this crew is in it simply for the fun. You should see some of the projects that Alan Merklin has done in the past. Remember - Carlisle is a Kit Car show, not just Speedies. Although they are the best :-)

Sounds good to me!

Dale:

We have a number of folks driving up from the South, and we would be thrilled to have you stay at the Ramada Limited, Carlisle with us (see reservation info from Alan Merklin elsewhere under "Events").

Bob Bigham (Biggs) should be coming along from Atlanta, I live in Beaufort, SC, Lane is in Charleston, SC (our "Po" cousin to the North), Hoss Hallstrand is leading the "Hoss Drive" from near Knoxville and Cory lives just outside of Baltimore, so there should be plenty of company. We're all meeting up in Southern Virginia or thereabouts, and will make the trip to Carlisle from there, a combination of highways and back roads. We'll post the final route soon, and you can decide if it looks good or not, but I doubt that we'll be breaking Warp Speed getting there ;>) I'm also trying to get a couple of Cobra folks from Beaufort to come along, but no solid committs yet...

I usually trailer my car, not because it wouldn't make it, but more to have an available trailer just in case anyone has trouble along the way. I also usually bring along about a shop's worth of tools and spares (if you saw Chris and me at the Speedster build last year, you know what I'm talking about.) If we can't get you going, we just swap you onto the trailer and press on regardless. BTW: We've never had to do that in four past years!

If you have questions or need info or any kind, please email me. I'm also the lead organizer of "Speedsters Meet Spyders at Carlisle" and the keeper of the headcount for the evening dinners....

See you in the Southern Caravan!

Gordon
One of the "Speedstah Guys" from Beaufort
Organizer of "Speedsters Meet Spyders at Carlisle, 2007

Thanks for the quick and kind invite.
I will try to reserve a room from details above and wait for the driving route and find the best place to hook up w/ you folks on the road.
NOW- I have kick myself in the butt and get out in the cold garage and finish that buggy up.
Looking forward to meeting you all, Dale

OK I'm in. Bringing my wife and possibly my Brother-in-law and his wife. Arriveing thursday night.


should be fun.

see you then......

Hey Jody,

The girls want to know if Woody is coming along this year! :>)

ECB

we signed up for carlisle too. looking forward to meeting all of you.