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SPEEDSTERS MEET SPYDERS AT CARLISLE – MAY 16-19, 2013 – 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

 

Join us for the 10th anniversary of the Speedsters Meet Spyders weekend in scenic Carlisle, Pennsylvania.  For anyone who has never attended this event - if you own or are thinking of owning a 356 Speedster, Coupe, Cabriolet or 550 Spyder replica - this is THE event you just can’t miss! To everyone who has attended this event before, you know this is a fun-filled weekend...and we plan to go all out again this year with new dining locations, new cruises and a revised schedule (see below). 

 

Dates: Thursday May 16, 2013 thru Sunday May 19, 2013

Location of activities: Carlisle Import and Kit Nationals at the Carlisle Fairgrounds and surrounding areas

Host hotel: Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill, Pa. 17011-3734

 

IF YOU’RE COMING TO CARLISLE YOU NEED TO DO THE FOLLOWING:

1. Register here for the Carlisle Import and Kit Nationals: http://store.carlisleevents.co...ProductCode=2013-702

(NOTE: The registration fee will go on sale for a short time starting December 14 so you might want to wait until then).  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”.


2. Reserve a room at the host hotel - the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg.  You can find the details on how to reserve your room(s) here: https://www.speedsterowners.com...ent/6922313077436295

 

3. Complete the RSVP questionnaire included on page 4 below and email it to

“bstumpp at comcast.net” so we can save spots for you at the cruises and dinners. 


What's happening during the weekend? The Carlisle Import and Kit Nationals weekend has MANY things happening import- and replica-related so check their website, watch for updates, and sign-up to receive their emails.  In addition to Carlisle’s activities we’ll be fender-to-fender at the fairgrounds during the day plus doing cruises, dinners, go-kart races, raffles, bench racing, partying, a car giveaway and more from Thursday through Sunday. You can expect to meet many owners from all over the United States and Canada and probably other parts of the world as well, plus meet the top Speedster and Spyder manufacturers and see their products.

Here’s what’s happening at Carlisle:
www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL3F16B16F73A3CF11&v=sGbrKCXRY3Y&feature=player_embedded

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

 

And here are examples of what all the Speedster/Spyder fanatics will be doing during the weekend:

www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=166pNDfMrJU

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k_gmWVmnvk&feature=player_embedded#!


For the ladies: There is a pool at the hotel for your relaxing pleasure and some of you may want to organize a shopping/lunch trip into town.  Also, if you have space, bring your lawn chairs for socializing under our tent at the fairgrounds.   

For anyone flying in without a Speedster or Spyder, you may order event pass tickets either on-line at the link above or simply buy event tickets when you arrive at Gate 3 and tell them you’re with the “SPEEDSTER OWNERS”.

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SPEEDSTERS MEET SPYDERS AT CARLISLE – MAY 16-19, 2013

FOLLOWING ARE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEKEND:
THURSDAY 5/16:
- Early arrivals all day.
- Photo session in the hotel parking lot before the evening cruise.

- Evening country cruise to the Caddy Shack restaurant for dinner at the Armitage Country Club. This is the tenth year we’re cruising to the Shack and it’s ALWAYS a fun drive. We’ll enjoy the same great food and friendly wait staff we’ve become accustomed to. www.caddyshackrestaurant.com

- Back at the hotel we’ll be bench racing in the parking lot or partying in the hospitality suite (BYOB and snacks)

FRIDAY 5/17:
- Morning country cruise through the rolling back roads of central Pennsylvania.  Bring your camera; you won’t want to miss all the photo opportunities!  And we just might stop by the Sports Emporium for a few competitive hot laps on the outdoor go-kart track or the indoor slick track. This has proven to be a favorite in the past, especially for the ladies who may need to relieve some stress after listening to the guys bench racing all day long. http://www.carlislesportsemporium.com/
- Then we head to the Carlisle fairgrounds where we’ll register for the weekend, walk the grounds, check out the swap meet and grab something to eat.   

- Join us under our club tent, we’ll be there enjoying all the sights and sounds of this event. Many activities are happening all day long at Carlisle; check their calendar and the program in your goodie bag for event details of the day.
- Photo session in the hotel parking lot before the cruise.

- Evening cruise to the Stoney Creek Inn.  This location is tentative as we work on final details, watch for an update in the coming weeks.     

- Then we cruise back to the hotel for some socializing and partying in the hospitality room (BYOB and snacks).

SATURDAY, 5/18:
- Our big day on the show field (aka the “Fun” field) at the Carlisle Import and Kit Nationals. The biggest event of its kind in the country!
- Morning “Egg Sammiches” reunion at the Carlisle High School Marching Band food booth (under the grandstands).
- Join us under our club tent, we’ll be there enjoying all the sights and sounds of this event. Many activities are happening all day long at Carlisle; check their calendar and the program in your goodie bag for event details of the day.
- When the busy day at Carlisle draws to a close, we’ll head back to the hotel, freshen up, don our Hawaiian shirts and meet up in the parking lot.    

- Final photo session in the hotel parking lot before dinner.
- Gala 10th anniversary awards dinner at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg for our annual travel awards festivities. Don’t forget to wear your Hawaiian shirt!!

- Then we’ll head back to the hotel hospitality room for the “Speedsters Meet Spyders” annual raffle of donated parts, products, goodies, and memorabilia.  Followed by more socializing and revelry (BYOB and snacks).

SUNDAY, 5/19:
- Long distance folks begin to leave early, die-hards remain at the show field until the "Last Hurrah"
- Morning “Egg Sammiches” at the Carlisle High School Marching Band food booth.
- Activities are happening all day long at Carlisle; check their calendar for events of the day.
- Drawing for the Carlisle giveaway car.

 

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SPEEDSTERS MEET SPYDERS AT CARLISLE – MAY 16-19, 2013

Keep in mind, this is a meet and not a competitive show, if you can get your Speedster, Coupe, Cabriolet or Spyder there - regardless of its condition - bring it. There will be awards for the longest distance driven by a Speedster and a Spyder and the longest distance trailered by a Speedster and a Spyder. And you're welcome even if you can't bring your car or are still shopping for one. Come on out and join us, we’ve had as many as 60+ cars in attendance and this may prove to be our biggest year yet! Watch this thread for updates and announcements.

Other than your Carlisle registration and the Saturday and Sunday night diners you don’t have to pay anything else in advance – just pay as you go.  One exception: we ask that everyone bring a contribution (new parts, products, goodies, memorabilia, etc) for the annual raffle held at the hotel Saturday evening.

 

One last thing: PLEASE complete the RSVP questionnaire (see below) and let us know the details of your plans so we can plan accordingly.

Come out and join us, you won’t be disappointed!

Drive ‘em, tow ‘em, trailer ‘em, but get them there somehow!!
"East Coast" Bruce

 

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*** RSVP ***......2013 SPEEDSTERS MEET SPYDERS - MAY 16-19......*** RSVP ***

Carlisle event attendees, please copy and complete this form and e-mail it to "bstumpp AT comcast.net".  We’re looking forward to seeing you at the 10th anniversary Meet!

Name: _______________________________________________________________

City, state, zip: _____________________________________________________

E-Mail address: _____________________________________________________

Phone number: (home) _____________________ (cell) _____________________

Name(s) of guest(s): _____________________________________________________________________

Are you bringing your Speedster Y ____ N ____ or other kit car ____________________________

If Yes or “other”, are you driving or trailering? D ____ T ____

Speedster Manufacturer:
Beck___ CMC___ Fiberfab___ Intermeccanica___ JPS___ SAS___ ThunderRanch ___ Vintage___

Other___________________________

Have you registered with Carlisle    Y ____ N ____

http://store.carlisleevents.co...ProductCode=2013-702

Don’t forget to indicate your club as “Speedster Owners” when you register.

Hotel you are staying at _____________________________ What night(s)? Thursday/Friday/Saturday
Note: The host hotel for the meet is the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg. If you want to stay there, see details on www.Speedsterowners.com under the Events thread at https://www.speedsterowners.com...ent/6922313077436295

 

CRUISES and DINNERS

Yes! I’ll attend the Thursday evening cruise and dinner at the Caddy Shack, please reserve ______ spots.

Yes! I’ll attend the Friday morning countryside cruise, please reserve ______ spots.

Yes! I’ll attend the Friday evening cruise and dinner, please reserve ______ spots.

Yes! I’ll attend the Gala 10th Anniversary Saturday evening awards dinner, please reserve ______ spots.


COMMENTS
Do you need any additional information? Y ____ N ____

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