Carlisle in May?

I am newer to this forum. I dont own a speedster yet. I am interested in buying one and have been speaking with Henry at Intermeccanica but havent pullled the trigger yet. However, I am interested in going to the event in Carlisle that I have seen some posts about coming this spring. I am wondering if anyone can tell me when and where this event actually is. I cant seem to find anything on the interent about it. I am from the east coast and I am intersted in going to any events to see some speedsters if anyone knows of any others coming up.. Thanks

B. G.--looks like you are doing everything right--first speaking with Henry at Intermechanicca then inquiring about Carlisle. You are definitely on the right track! Plus you can dricve and ride in actual cars to see what appeals to you while at Carlisle. I'd recommend the entire weekend of events too---it's esasy to get a ride with someone there solo.

Yes--you will see all kinds of Speedster replicas at Carlisle and that is a wonderful chance to look at the mant offerings from various makers---plus see some sensational cars made from kits that can equal anything out there---"Pearl" for example, and some of Alan Merlin's creations.

Besides the cars , the pure joy and fun of attending Carlisle will get into your blood. To most of us the fun of events like Carlilse (and many others) is what the Speedster experience is really about.
You will quickly see why it is called "the madness" and let me say welcome to it!

Dates for the '09 event are posted under "events" --look at 9/28/09 about hotel sign up and dates.

Look at various other threads from the 2009 event toofor a flavor of what it's about:

5/5/09, details of Carlisle, 2009
5/12/09,Carlisle caravans to the event
5/13/09, Official sign up post
6/1/09, Carlisle '09 survey
6/8/09, Post Carlisle video

I hope to see you at Carlisle this coming year!

Carlisle 2010

http://carsatcarlisle.com/ce/events/import/

Thank you both for the info. I will book a room. Looking forward to seeing some speedsters!! thanks again...

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The Carlisle gathering has been likened to "the best family reunion." It got into my blood and is why I now drive a Speedster. I hope I'm not being premature when I say "Welcome to the Madness!"

I dont know why but all of a sudden over the last few months I have become obsessed with researching the various speedsters. I love them!

I have owned two big old caddies in the past and those were fun, but then I stumbled across a porsche replica somewhere, and that was when I decided I really want to get a speedster. I have driven a Vintage Speedster and a Beck and I have researched every maker,
(alot of it came from this site). I think that an IM is the maker for me, but we'll see. Looking forward to seeing a lot of the cars and meetying some of the folks that I have seen on this forum in May. I plan to stay at a different hotel so as to leave the blocked rooms for actual "Speedster Owners" not a wannabe like me... Thanks for the great site and all of the great info and pics....!

Most of us started as "wannabe's" - and the venues such as Carlisle, Knot's and Morro Bay were - and continue to be - phenomenal opportunties to check out these cars AND the folks that play with them. (I bet you'll be hooked by the end of the weekend and so will your wife. Make sure you bring her along - I didn't even have to beg after mine realized that the people are really super!)

Good info, free speedster ride and drives, many laughs, egg sammiches, instant second extended family and no one has mentioned large quantities of various beer... ~Alan

Not to worry about the rooms. You should stay at our hotel to join in on the fun. (and see what you've gotten yourself into...heh-heh)!

~WB

And maybe a shot of OBAN??? Pretty good stuff, even if it is scotch.

Ohhh yeah the Oban...gotta watch that stuff.

\B.G.---stay at the main hotel so you will be with us. You will be surprised how welcome you will be---and we can get as many more rooms as we need. You will be glad you made this event!

Can't wait to meet you!
Welcome to the madness!

Here's a GREAT reason to stay at the same hotel; beer. Have a barley-pop and walk around asking questions when everybody's relaxed. Good times!

I seem to be partial to that first picture, Cory!

As much fun as standing around and talk, it' a whole lot more fun to tool 'em on down the road after the show has closed for the day.
Danny, I always liked that picture myself!

In Carlisle Art II, Cory has a great evening shot of a few primo speedstahs.

And there, in the middle of the pack, sits, What?

My beloved speedstah?

Nay, Nay.....tis my Speedstah's lowly trailer.

Oh.......the embarrassment of it all!!

Thanks for clearing up that mystery, Gordo. Other than your trailer I could name the owners of all of the cars in that lineup. Obsessed? No, not me.

There is usually a few Speedsters at the Carlisle meet.....

Yep, Gotta say I like that pic. too!

Who's that funny-looking guy between Gordon and Chris? :-)

HEY VINCE ARE WE GOING TO CARLISLE THIS YEAR?

Free Spyder rides available. Come on east, with or without cars.

"Rides" is an understatement!

The answer to that is "yes", GERD. I might be convinced to bring another bottle of Oban for Vince, if he promises to show up this time ;-)

B.G., My wife Heidi and I attended the Carlisle weekend for the first time in 2009 . We stayed at the hotel with everyone else, not knowing what to expect. We were instantly comfortable and felt as if we were among friends. I mean instantly! You won't find a nicer bunch of people. We will be there again, with or without our speedster.

Also, it looks like , if you buy an IM , Henry will maintain it for ever ... even if there is a tornado warning.

Those also serve that only hold the umbrella.

Hi All, Happy New Year! Matt and I will be there also. I think we'll show earlier to take in ALL the festivities and tours. Getting there Friday night, we just miss too much. Can't wait to see old/new friends and compare notes. Too cool!

Like Al says, the Carlisle SOCers = Instant Friends!

Thanks. Looking forward to meeting all of you.

I bought a CMC speedster this past summer and it probably won't be ready for Carlisle, BUT I am going to attend. I want to go, what do you guys sign up for 2 days to just see and maybe buy stuff and not show anything? Thanks.

Most of us show up on Thursday or Friday, spend Saturday at the show field with our cars, and leave Sunday. Those who arrive on Thursday spend Friday on some sort of cruise, usually including an interesting meal somewhere. spend as much time with this crew as you can. You won't regret it.

Since you now own a CMC I guess we can say "welcome to the madness." I'm surprised Lane didn't say it; he usually does. As Lane mentioned, a lot of us diehards do show up on the Thursday before the official beginning of the show and wind up going on a cruise Thursday night for dinner.

Often, we do a Friday morning cruise to a place of interest as we did last year to the AACA Museum in Hershey and had lunch on the way back to Carlisle. After lunch, we go to the fairgrounds to sign in and peruse event briefly. Friday night includes another dinner cruise.

Saturday is our day on the show field (aka "fun field"). All of our group with Speedsters have a place reserved to display our cars. The cars in this area are not judged, just shown. Saturday night is our banquet usually with a speaker and a raffle. This is a good night to wear a Hawaiian shirt if you have one.

Sunday is departure day for most of us although if the weather permits, we usually go to the field for a brief period and stuff ourselves with but another egg "sammich".

Gordon Nichols, esteemed event coordinator and member of Five-Cent Racing, will probably soon be posting sign up sheets on this website on the "EVENTS" page and will have more detailed information for you.

Hope this helps.

Hoss

Hey, Y'all.....I'm BACK! And I'm gonna appoint Hoss as official spokesperson for "Speedsters Meet Spyders at Carlisle, 2010"

Couldn't have said it better myself!

Gordon
Chilly Speedstah Guy, from the Great Southeast Fridgidaire!!