OFFICIAL EVENT DIRECTORY OFFICIAL DIRECTORY PARTNER VISIT BUILDING T FOR YOUR EVENT SHIRTS AT THE CARLISLE STORE WELCOME ED SCHOLLY, EVENT MANAGER GREAT FOR HAULING MEMORIES elcome to the Carlisle Fairgrounds and the Carlisle elcome to one of the largest all-truck events of the WTruck Nationals! Th is event and weekend off ers Wyear. If you’ve got a passion for pickups, you’ve a truck extravaganza of events sure to please. You will come to the right place. Th is has been a must-see event fi nd an abundance of entertainment, displays, and for truck lovers since 1991, and it just keeps getting activities, as you explore what is one of the biggest and better every year. From big rigs to mini trucks, there’s a broadest truck events in the country. Be sure to read little bit of everything here. this event guide for details about giveaways, monster Th ere’s just something about a truck that tends to truck shows, bands, special displays, vehicle make- stick with you. Maybe it’s the utility they provide, but overs and more. I’ve always thought there was something more to it. As is customary at the Truck Nationals, invita- Like a lot of Americans, I grew up around pickups. tional displays off er a broad selection of fi ne trucks My dad always had one — for the majority of my for your enjoyment. As the 10th anniversary of Jeep’s childhood it was a blue ’75 Chevy 1-ton. From as far Rubicon greets us, we welcome the PA Flat Fender back as I can remember, it was just part of the family. Club and East Coast Willy’s in Building Y. Be sure As a kid, it was fun to be a part of whatever project to make van plans this weekend with a visit to the was going on, and that almost always meant riding Pavilion, as Vanarama fi lls the area with custom vans along in the old truck. Now that I have a home and a and Customvan.com customizes a van. Lastly, one of family of my own, I have an old truck, too, and while the biggest hits of the Truck Nationals is the Big Rig I appreciate how useful it is, the real reason I love it is Show and Shine presented by Progressive Commercial because it reminds me of those times. Insurance where we host the American Truck Histori- If you’re onsite this weekend, you understand it. It cal Society, Elizabeth Truck Center and some of the seems like everyone had a connection to an old truck fi nest rigs seen anywhere. when they were younger, and I think that still drives Before you depart this weekend, be sure to sign the market today — along with the usefulness of being up to win a two-year lease on a Ford F-150 Raptor! able to haul that new washer and dryer, refrigerator, Just visit Guest Services to register. Th e winner will be Christmas tree or load of bark dust yourself. announced on Sunday at the new Carlisle Sports and Classic-truck prices have been soaring over the Outdoor Nationals event held here September 6–8. past few years, pushing past previous high-water We welcome your suggestions and comments marks for especially well-restored or original and regarding the Carlisle Truck Nationals and our other well-documented rigs with good options. American events so be sure to take our online event survey. Visit Car Collector magazine reports on trucks that have www.carlisleevents.com. sold at auction in every issue — it’s a great way to track Th ank you for being a part of the Carlisle Truck prices and help you know what your own rig is actually Nationals, and we hope you have a terrifi c time and worth. Pick up a free copy at Guest Services, and see join us again next year. our special subscription off er in this guide. — Ed Scholly, Event Manager — Jim Pickering, Editor, American Car Collector Contents 2013-2014 Event Dates . .4 Monster Trucks . .16 Society . .32 Highlights . .7 Vendor Profi le: Rausch Creek . .20 Club Challenge . .34 Schedule . .11 Event Map . .Center Vendors . .36 Women’s Oasis . .12 Invitational Display . .28 Partner Profi les . .40 Helpful Info . .14 American Truck Historical Concessions . .42 CarlisleEvents.com 2013 CARLISLE TRUCK NATIONALS 3 2013-2014 EVENT DATES 2013 2014 AUTO MANIA JAN. JAN. ALLENTOWN PA FAIRGROUNDS 18-20 17-19 ZEPHYRHILLS WINTER AUTOFEST FEB. FEB. FESTIVAL PARK, ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 21-24 20-23 APRIL APRIL SPRING CARLISLE & AUCTION 24-28 23-27 AUBURN SPRING & AUCTION MAY MAY AUCTION PARK, AUBURN, IN 9-11 8-10 MAY MAY CARLISLE PERFORMANCE & STYLE 11-12 10-11 MAY MAY CARLISLE IMPORT & KIT NATIONALS 17-19 16-18 JUNE JUNE CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS 7-9 6-8 JUNE JUNE CARLISLE GM NATIONALS 21-23 20-22 JULY JULY CARLISLE CHRYSLER NATIONALS 12-14 11-13 JULY JULY CARLISLE BIKE FEST 19-21 18-20 AUG. AUG. CARLISLE TRUCK NATIONALS 2-4 1-3 BLOOMSBURG NATIONALS AUG. AUG. BLOOMSBURG PA FAIRGROUNDS 9-11 8-10 AUG. AUG. CORVETTES AT CARLISLE 23-25 22-24 AUBURN FALL & AUCTION AUG. 29- AUG. AUCTION PARK, AUBURN, IN SEPT. 1 28-31 SEPT. SEPT. CARLISLE SPORTS & OUTDOOR NATIONALS 6-8 5-7 OCT. OCT. FALL CARLISLE & AUCTION 2-6 1-5 ZEPHYRHILLS FALL AUTOFEST NOV. NOV. FESTIVAL PARK, ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 14-17 13-16 HELD AT THE CARLISLE PA FAIRGROUNDS UNLESS NOTED CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER ADMITTED FREE Dates subject to change. Please verify before traveling. PREFERRED PREFERRED PREFERRED OFFICIAL PREFERRED OFFICIAL OFFICIAL CAR CARE PERFORMANCE AUTO PARTS CLASSIC CAR COLLECTOR CAR AUTO TRANSPORT EVENT DIRECTORY 4 2013 CARLISLEPRODUCTS TRUCK NATIONALSPRODUCTS CarlisleEvents.comSTORE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE COMPANY PARTNER Offi cial Rules: Vendors and showfi eld participants are automatically entered to win. Additional entrants must be legal residents of the fi fty (50) United States and the District of Columbia or Canadian residents (except Quebec) who are at least 16 years of age (for Canadian residents, over the age of majority) as of May 20, 2013. Complete rules and regulations are available at www.carlisleevents.com. SEPT. 6-8, 2013 CARLISLE FAIRGROUNDS CHILDREN UNDER 12 ADMITTED FREE CALL 717-243-7855 OR GO ONLINE FOR MORE INFO: CarlisleSportsOutdoor.com 6 2013 CARLISLE TRUCK NATIONALS CarlisleEvents.com HIGHLIGHTS LTAA STOCK JEEP TO SHOW JEEP CUSTOM VAN MODERN MUSCLE MOTORSPORTS DYNO Giveaway: Ford Raptor Lease show sticker (i.e. registered for vending or showfi eld), Register at Guest Services for your chance to win a driver’s license and proof of insurance are required. two-year lease on a 2013 Ford Raptor, courtesy of Ford. Th e winner will be announced Sunday, September 8 at Dyno Testing our all-new Carlisle Sports & Outdoor Nationals. You Provided by Modern Muscle Motorsports do not need to be present to win. Th ese modern automotive performance enthusiasts Th e winner of the Raptor won’t just be winning specialize in modifying and tuning today’s high- a truck, they’ll be winning Ford’s top performance performance, fuel-injected vehicles. Th eir mobile dyno truck on the market today. Th is SVT F-150 is a vehicle provides torque and horsepower readings for your that any truck enthusiast will appreciate. It’s capable vehicle. See map in centerfold for location. Fee applies. of serious off -road action — go for a ride-along this weekend to see for yourself. Th e Raptor is also the type Installations of truck that can be used as a daily driver. In addition, A&A Auto Stores on the Midway is off ering onsite it’s perfect for towing a boat, trailer, etc. performance exhaust installations from the top manufacturers. Van Conversion Join us in the Pavilion for a weekend conversion Radio-Controlled Stunt Shows as CustomVan.com turns a stock van into a themed No matter how old you get, RC cars always make palace on wheels. you feel like a kid. Check out the shows put on by Road and Rock RC. Aft erwards, they’ll let you take a turn at LTAA’s New Product Showcase the controls. LTAA, or Light-Truck Accessory Alliance, is a council of the Specialty Equipment Market Association Megasaurus Shows (SEMA). Member companies manufacture, distribute, With its ability to transform and breathe fi re, this sell and/or install accessories for light-duty pickup jaw-dropping monster of a machine will rip cars in half trucks, vans and SUVs, or provide services to the light- like a sheet of paper, set them on fi re and chew them truck accessory industry. A full display of products into little pieces. See schedule for show times. from more than 35 LTAA member companies is on display on the Midway, and many of them will be Monster Truck Shows available for purchase. Th e Stone Crusher and Hooked shows are sure to get your adrenaline pumping as they go airborne and Stock Jeep to Show Jeep crush cars. More about these trucks and their drivers Th e LTAA is not just here to talk the talk, they are on page 16. Best of all, you can ride in a monster truck! going to walk the walk as they transform a stock Jeep Look for the Virginia Giant ride truck behind the into a show Jeep with the newest and latest products. stage. Fee applies. Watch in Building T as they install the hottest parts and products on the market. Special Displays Building T Invitational Display • See pages 30-31.