Speedsters Meet Spyders weekend in Carlisle, PA - May 18-21, 2017

WHAT'S HAPPENING DURING THE WEEKEND?  

The Carlisle Import & Performance 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, the Susquehanna riverboat tour, a raffle, giveaways, bench racing, partying, and more from Thursday through Sunday. Come for the day or enjoy the entire weekend! 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.

There is a pool at the hotel for your relaxing pleasure. Also, if you have space, bring your lawn chairs for socializing under our tent at the fairgrounds or on the parking lot.

For anyone arriving without a Speedster or Spyder, you may order event pass tickets for the weekend either on-line at the site noted above or simply buy event tickets when you arrive at Gate 3 and don't forget to tell them you’re with the “SPEEDSTER OWNERS” club.

FOLLOWING ARE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEKEND:
THURSDAY, 5/18:
- Evening country cruise to the Caddy Shack restaurant for dinner at the Armitage Country Club. This is the twelfth 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

 FRIDAY, 5/19:
-Morning country cruise through the rolling roads of central Pennsylvania including a tour aboard the Pride of the Susquehanna, one of only 6 remaining “authentic” paddle wheel riverboats in the United States. Bring your camera; you won’t want to miss all the photo opportunities! www.flickr.com/photos/harrisburgriverboat/

- Then cruise 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; check their calendar and the program in your goodie bag for event details of the day.
- After time at the fairgrounds we'll head back to the hotel for our “Restaurant Scramble”.

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SATURDAY, 5/20:
- Our big day on the show field (aka the “Fun” field) at the Carlisle Import & Performance 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 – music, autocross, automotive displays and much more. Check their calendar and the program in your goodie bag for event details of the day.

- Group photo on the Carlisle grounds from the Carlisle sky crane.
- When the busy day at Carlisle draws to a close, we’ll head back to the hotel, take a quick dip in the pool, freshen up, don our Hawaiian shirts and meet up in the parking lot.

- Gala awards dinner at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg for our annual travel awards festivities and drawing. 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, 5/21:
- 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.

A more complete weekend schedule will be posted on Speedsterowns.com so check in occasionally and stay tuned!

Keep in mind, this is a meet and not a competitive show, if you can get your Speedster, Coupe, Cabriolet or Spyder to Carlisle - regardless of its condition - bring it. There will be awards for the longest distances traveled. 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 65+ cars in attendance and this may prove to be our biggest year yet! Watch this thread for updates and announcements. Come for the day or spend the whole weekend.

Other than your Carlisle registration, riverboat tour admission and Saturday evening awards dinner 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. Proceeds from the raffle help to cover expenses incurred during the weekend.

One last thing: PLEASE complete the RSVP form (see below) and let us know the details of your plans so we can plan accordingly. Questions?  Shoot me an email. 

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 Form* 2017 SPEEDSTERS MEET SPYDERS - MAY 18-21 *RSVP form **

Carlisle event attendees, please copy and complete this form and e-mail it to “bstumpp@comcast.net” or US mail it to Bruce Stumpp, PO. Box 152, Phoenix, Maryland 21131. Don't miss out - join us!

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 replica?_____________
If Yes or “other”, are you driving or trailering? Driving ______ Trailering ______

Speedster/Spyder Manufacturer:
Beck_______ CMC______ Fiberfab_______ Intermeccanica_____ JPS_____ SAS_____ThunderRanch _____ Vintage_____ Other________________________

SHOWFIELD REGISTRATION

Have you registered with Carlisle? Y ____ N ____

If not, here is the website: http://store.carlisleevents.co...chResults.asp?Cat=23

All Carlisle Import/Replica event-related info - INCLUDING REGISTRATION INFO - can be found at that site.       

Page down to “2017 Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals – Judged or Non-judged Showfield”

IMPORTANT! When registering, please specify your club as “SPEEDSTER OWNERS”.

Add this registration to your cart and check out.

 LODGING

Hotel you are staying at _________________________________                            What night(s)? Thursday____/Friday____/Saturday____?
Note: The host hotel for the meet is the Courtyards by Marriott Mechanicsburg.          If you want to stay there, see details on www.Speedsterowners.com under the Events thread a:

https://www.speedsterowners.com...5#549341128840471635

CRUISES and DINNERS

Yes! I’ll attend the Thursday evening cruise and dinner at the Caddy  Shack................................................................................please reserve ______ spots.
     * Everyone will order from the menu, separate checks

Yes! I’ll attend the Friday morning cruise and riverboat tour....................................................................................please reserve ______ spots.

    * Narrated cruise aboard the authentic Pride of the Susquehanna paddleboat in    Harrisburg, PA.                       *Admission is $10.00 per person, must be paid by May 1 .
    * Cruise Carlisle countryside with final destination at the Carlisle Farigrounds for registration, lunch, etc.

Yes! I’ll attend the Gala Saturday Evening Awards dinner...............................................................................please reserve ______ spots.
* Dinner: $40.00 per person (includes service charge and state sales tax), must be paid by May 1

Total submitted:

Riverboat tour ____ x $10.00/person + Saturday awards dinner ___ x $40/person = $_____ submitted (via check or money order only please)

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

 

 

 

 

 

RSVP received from:

Lane Anderson - South Carolina

Thanks Lane.

YAY!!  Jim's comin' again!!!

See Stan, the California guys come to Carlisle.  You can too.

Yeah Stanley P. Get your carcass to Carlisle.
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An update from Carlisle Events...

ALL-NEW VELOCITY TV SHOW FILMS AT IMPORT WEEKEND
Be Part of the Excitement in May at Carlisle

"For the first time in many years, a national TV audience will see what Import & Performance weekend is like at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. Via author and car collector “GT Joey” Limongelli, be part of the experience as he hosts a show called Legends of the Design. Gain your 15 minutes of fame at Carlisle and brag to your friends that your ride is now "as seen on TV."

This new program will showcase the tasteful automotive designs of the import world throughout the years. Further, it’ll debut with Limongelli (and you and your car) on Velocity later in the fall. Season 1 features 10 episodes, including at least one, maybe two filmed at the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals, May 19-21. Register today so that you can not only be part of our show, but possibly his too!"

 

Hope I can make it . Looks like a lot of fun.

Jim's returning east! Awesome!

 

SPEEDSTERS MEET SPYDERS SATURDAY EVENING GALA AWARDS DINNER

May 20, 2016 – Menu – Governors Ballroom – Radisson Hotel Harrisburg

Wear your Hawaiian shirt!!!

Gala Saturday Evening Awards Dinner

Our venue for presenting the distance awards is the Gala Saturday Evening Awards dinner. The awards dinner is always the finale of the weekend with awards, door prizes and more. We'll be back at the same location - the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania - just 10 minutes from our host hotel. The food is always delicious and the service first class. Since we contract with the Radisson on an advanced headcount basis, we ask that you submit payment by May 1st (see additional info below). The dinner will be a buffet menu, following are the details:

What’s on the menu?

Salads:

Tossed Garden Salad Bowl

Tri-Colored Tortellini Salad

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Bowl

Entrees:

Roasted Sirloin of Beef

Traditional Stuffed Chucken Breast

Blackened Salmon

Vegetables:

Seasoned Oven Roasted Red Potatoes

Green Beans Italiano

Broccoli Tossed with Roasted Green Peppers

Desserts:

Chocolate Triple Layer Cake

Key Lime Pie

Touch of Strawberry Cake

* Please advise of any special dietary needs

Beverage station: Freshly brewed Regular & Decaffeinated Coffee,

and selection of Hot Teas and Iced Tea

Cost per person? $40 (includes service charge and state sales tax)

Refreshments? There will be a dedicated cash bar and bartender in our banquet room offering beer, wine, alcohol and sodas.

Location? Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, Camp Hill, PA in the Governors Ballroom

What is the deadline for payment? Sunday,May 1, midnight

What if I need to cancel my reservation? If necessary, you will be able to cancel your reservation up until midnight, Sunday, May 7. After that date we will be committed to a headcount and not able to refund your money.

What if I decide to join you after the May 1 deadline? We cannot guarantee adding people after May 1 due to the room capacity, contracted headcount and pre-ordering of food. Let me know as soon as you become aware of a change in your plans and I'll let you know if we can add you in.

Is there a max headcount? We have plenty of space but there is a room capacity. Reservations will be on a ”first come, first served” basis, so please get your checks and RSVP form to me ASAP.

What is the schedule for Saturday evening? It’s only 10 minutes from the Marriott to the Radisson. Everyone should plan to arrive at the Radisson at 6:30 PM for a 30-minute social with dinner starting promptly at 7:00. The awards presentations will follow dinner.

How do I pay? We can only accept check or money order (sorry, no charges or Paypal). Please make your check payable to “Bruce Stumpp”.

Where do I send my check or money order?

Bruce Stumpp

PO Box 152

Phoenix, MARYLAND

21131

 

 

Can't wait!

Glad to see that Brad and Mike are still together ;-)

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They make a cute couple, don't they?

I guess I need to get in line with the other Pa guys and send in my cashola and form :~)

So, ECB, what's the head-count so far??

Following is an updated list of RSVPs received to-date:

 

Saturday, May 20 we'll be at the Carlisle show field in force:

Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals:

"We have reinvented a nearly 30-year tradition by transcending all marques, scenes and styles, the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals features more than 2,000 show vehicles. Joining together the two shows will create a larger, more exciting and action-packed show experience. In addition to the aforementioned imports, this exciting new event welcomes domestics, kit cars, motorcycles and trucks as well. From around the world, see the top builds, restorations, clubs and brands. In addition to thousands of show cars, get your high-octane adrenaline rush with autocross, drifting, rolling exhaust competition, burnouts and more. Each year, cars flock to this east coast event and you don’t want to miss it!" 

Come out and join us. For the newbies, this is a full weekend of Speedster and Spyder action and camaraderie. Come for a day or do the whole weekend.  Further details on the weekend schedule, RSVP form, Friday drive and riverboat cruise,  Saturday awards dinner, Carlisle registration instructions, etc can be found earlier in this thread.  Don't delay, get your RSVP and $ in the mail and reserve your spot today! 

ECB     

Hi Bruce - I'm registered for Carlisle and will mail u our Gala check soon.  Hard to imagine driving the Speedy with 20 inches of snow happening today and it's still coming down.  And this proves there is no "Global Warming", right !

Oh boy!

David,   

Spring in 6 days so things will change quickly .Snow will be history soon.  And with the change of the clocks....purrrfect!   

 

 

 

If you;re coming to Carlisle, you can redeem 10% off of the Carlisle Showfield admission before April 17th. 

Here's the process to follow for the judged NON-JUDGED or JUDGED showfield:

          http://store.carlisleevents.co...chResults.asp?Cat=23

          Add this registration to your cart and check out.

          Registration includes weekend admission for two people and your ride.

          All Carlisle Import/Replica event-related info - INCLUDING REGISTRATION INFO - can be found on that site.

          IMPORTANT!  When registering, please specify your club as “SPEEDSTER OWNERS”, this helps us to get our own tent for the weekend and the more registrations the bigger the tent!.