Speedsters meet Spyders at Carlisle - May 14-17, 2015 – 12th Year – RSVP Today!

OK,  I see there is a tent in the works.    I didn't recall that.  No need for the MH then.    

Carlisle rents the tents for $175.  But if we achieve 25 or more Carlisle registrations the previous year or by this year's deadline of April 14 then we get the tent for free.  25 registrations gets a 20'x20' tent, 50 registrations a 20'x30' tent and 75 registrations a 20'x40' tent.  We have been lucky to make at least 50 registrations every year so have our own roomy tent for FREE.  That's one of the reasons I push every year for everyone to make their Carlisle registrations as soon as possible.  

We do pay to rent the tables and chairs that will be under the tent.  This year we will again have 20 chairs and 2 tables.  This expense and all other expenses of the weekend are paid for by the $ generated at the Saturday evening raffle so your donations and participation for that activity will be appreciated.     

Geez Al... 25 years? How did that happen?

And yet we haven't aged a bit...at least mentally!

I still remember the first NJRC caravan. Back then we made it one long Saturday, meeting in the parking lot at the Clinton (NJ) Holiday Inn. You had the yellow Bradley GT. Leaving the lot, you tapped Rocky's Speedster bumper. An auspicious start to an incredible journey!!

John....

NJRC we used a motor home one year when it about snowed on the Saturday ....your MH could be designated SOC support vehicle. ~

Paul...

I remember slapping Rocky's arse ...he started to pull out and hit the brakes hard and I tapped his taillight lense. Hence a light case of vehicular intercourse.

(Vince will like the references herein :~)

Yep that works!

RSVP received from:

Sam and Susan Reynolds - North Carolina

Thanks, Sam!

RSVP received from:

Lenny Cuccureddu - Connecticut

Alan Hais - Maryland

Dwight & Susan Kennedy - Pennsylvania

Thanks guys!

A reminder to anyone considering attending the Saturday Evening Gala Awards dinner,  Please get your check or money order to me by May 1.  This is a head-count catered event and I cannot guarantee you seat if you pay at the last minute.   Details can be found at the top of this thread or let me know if you have any questions.  

Thanks, Sam!

                                21 days to Carlisle...

       but only 18 days to Speedsters Meet Spyders in Carlisle!!!         

Bill...if the weather turns bad you need to bring that motor home to the show grounds.

The year Al referred to, it was cold. Really cold. And windy. Bl.ustery is a good word for it. I believe it was Rocky's son-in-law who was in town for a Corvair vintage racing thing. He brought his motor home onto the fairgrounds, and the NJRC guys & gals had a warm place to huddle when we couldn't take it any more.

At times it looked like a college prank, "How many people can we squeeze into this here motor home?"

Never fear.  As soon as he returns from his world travels, Hoss will commence with his sun dance and we will have a gorgeous weekend.  

Never - ever discuss da weather :~)

2 more days to get your check or money order to me for the Gala Saturday Awards dinner.   Did you forget?  Let me know. 

14 more days to the start of Speedster Meet Spyders weekend!

May 6 - I will email a final weekend schedule and last minute reminders to everyone who has RSVP'd.  

Two weeks from today the Southeast caravan arrives in Christiansburg, VA.

Can't wait either.

"Ruby" and her owner, Al Shapiro will join me and Alice caravanning from Hot Springs to Carlisle.

First stop Knoxville for dinner with Nolan and Hoss and their brides then on to Christiansburg the next day with me, Hoss and Nolan.  We'll miss making the trip with Nolan as we have done the past few years but wifh him a great recovery from his recent successful heart surgery.

Gonna be another fine time.

RSVP received from:

Rocky and Linda Cimbrec - Pennsylvania

Thanks, Rocky!!

Yeah, let's hear from Nolan.  How's he doin'?  Is he ready/able to get a near continuous feed direct from 49 smart phones, live from the Marriott and the showgrounds?? 

RSVP received from:

Mel Cardenas and Anne -  Connecticut

Thanks, Mel!!

Lining 'em up...

Who is autocrossing this year?  Danny Piperato, Wildbill Drayer, Dave Kumpf, Ed Ericson, anyone else?  I'm considering it.

Not me.....

Several TD-ers are threatening to do it. Bill, Happy Jack, maybe Schubie again. 

Go for it, Kelly and Bruce!

Consider me a maybe.  I enjoyed the track day in the BMW and this might be fun in the Speedster.

With just NINE days remaining to the start of the Speedsters Meet Spyders weekend, following is the rundown of everyone who has sent in an RSVP.  If you submitted an RSVP and your name is not this list, please let me know. 

Also, the deadline to submit your $ for the Gala Saturday Awards dinner is past BUT if you let me know ASAP that you want to attend and haven't RSVP'd I will be able to reserve a seat for you. The final count is due to the Radisson so I can't wait much longer!

If your name is not on the following list because you did not submit an RSVP - then git 'er done!  Don't miss out on the biggest event of it's kind:

Joel Abraham – New Jersey

Lane Anderson – South Carolina

Bill Ascheman – Pennsylvania

David Bayne – Pennsylvania

Tom Blankinship – Michigan

Jack Breza – North Carolina

Drew Brown – Pennsylvania

Tom Buchanan – West Virginia

Jeff Cahoon – Connecticut

Mel Cardenas - Connecticut

Bob Carley – Canada

Leon Chupp – Georgia

Rocky Cimbrec – Pennsylvania

Darcie Clark – North Carolina

Jack Crosby – Arkansas

Lenny Cuccureddu - Connecticut

Cory Drake – Maryland

Bill Drayer – Pennsylvania

Rich Drewek – Wisconsin

Todd El-Taher – Virginia

Ed Ericson Jr – Maryland

Vincenc Feliu – Pennsylvania

Ron Fish – New York

Kelly Frazer – Maryland

Al Gallo – Massachusetts

Alan Hais - Maryland

Hoss Hallstrand – Tennessee

Scott Harris – Virginia

Steve Hayward – New York

John Heckman – Pennsylvanian

Roy Hendrix – North Carolina

Carey Hines – Indiana

Paul Holden – Maryland

Dwight Kennedy – Pennsylvania

Dave Kumpf – Pennsylvania

Daniel Levitt – New York

Tom Lorenzo – Florida

Chuck martin – Pennsylvania

Syl Mathis - Virginia

Michael McKelvey – Michigan

Alan Merklin – Pennsylvania

Rick Milczankowski – Connecticut

Paul Mossberg – Pennsylvania

Ron Mullis – Georgia

Rick Nelson – Pennsylvania

Danny Piperato – New York

Bifff Prinkey – Maryland

Thomas Rahn – Florida

Craig Reddick – New Jersey

Henry Reisner – Canada

Sam Reynolds – North Carolina

Dale Schumacher – Virginia

Pete Schumann – Virginia

Greg Seitz - Florida

Allan Shapiro – Missouri

David Stroud – Canada

Bruce Stumpp – Maryland

Michael Warjas – North Carolina

Max Zimmer – New Jersey

Bruce,

I had sent the RSVP and check for two us.  I believe you are missing Dennis Crawford from this list?  Please verify.  Thanks.

Tom Lorenzo

I believe that this is just the list of checks and forms sent in.  Many of the folks listed will be bringing someone with them.

Tom, 

Sorry for any confusion.  Lane is correct, the list only shows the senders and I have both you and Dennis in my spreadsheet. We're looking forward to seeing - and hearing - your new ride.

ECB  

RSVP received from:

Andy Burger -  New Jersey

Thanks, Andyl!!

Andy Burger .... former NJRC member...  Wow they are coming out of the woodwork!

FIVE more days to the start of Speedsters Meet Spyders weekend and SEVEN to the start of Carlisle weekend!!!! 

Why the ladies you ask?  It's Carlisle's Passport program. You traverse the grounds and win prizes.  More prizes are added each year as part of the program.  To participate, all you do is walk the Showfield and look for the checkpoints.  In your free event directory you'll find a Passport insert that you can have stamped by the ambassadors for each country.  Once you have all of the stamps, proceed to Guest Services to receive your 2015 commemorative pin and spin the wheel for a chance to win a prize. 

Are they part of the auction?

From Carlisle...

Import Weekend Starts Next Friday

It's nearly show time! At this point, you're ready, right? We are ready & can't wait to see you. The Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals start next weekend & by now, you know the routine. The weekend is a relaxed gathering of some of the best cars from around the world, plus cool kit cars built domestically. Car owners like you enjoy not only the time at the grounds, but the scenic car cruises that come with the show. We're well into Spring & the trees are in bloom & those back country roads & covered bridges are primed & ready for you! Don't forget about the free seminars, live music, great food & prizes via the Passport Program too. There is something for everyone & you never know, you just might see something you've never seen before. Though Gate-N-Go has passed, you can still register by visiting the web or calling 717-243-7855. Safe travels, we're looking forward to seeing you there!

I CAN'T MAKE IT

...."Can't make it" ?  Here's a photo of the finished #36

Say it ain't so.  The weekend just won't be the same without the DUDE.

I believe that Wild Bill is simply imitating GERDDDDDD.  If I am wrong then we'll have to kidnap him.

GERD musta hacked my password!

Lookin GOOD, Al!

Super Cool!

Pete