MAP PAGES 20-21 SCHEDULE PAGE 19 VENDORS PAGES 22-23 OFFICIAL EVENT GUIDE 2017 MAY 19-21 CARLISLE PENNSYL VANIA | CARLISLEEVEN TS.COM Official Event Souvenirs Building T CONTENTS 5 WELCOME 6 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS 9 INVITATIONAL DISPLAY: BUILDING Y 11 INVITATIONAL DISPLAY: PAVILION 2017-2018 EVENT SCHEDULE 12 INVITATIONAL DISPLAY: BUILDING T 15 RENAULT CLUB: BUILDING R 17 SEMINARS 19 EVENT SCHEDULE 20 EVENT MAP 22 VENDORS 2017 2018 24 JUDGING TIMES AUTO MANIA JAN. 20-22 JAN. 19-21 ALLENTOWN PA FAIRGROUNDS 25 JUDGING STANDARDS WINTER AUTOFEST LAKELAND* FEB. 23-26 FEB. 23-25 27 SPOTLIGHT SUN ’N FUN, LAKELAND, FL 29 SPOTLIGHT SPRING CARLISLE* APRIL 19-23 APRIL 18-22 IMPORT & PERFORMANCE 30 VENDOR INCENTIVES MAY 19-21 MAY 18-20 NATIONALS 31 PASSPORT FORD NATIONALS PRESENTED BY MEGUIAR’S JUNE 2-4 JUNE 1-3 33 ABOUT OUR PARTNERS CHEVROLET NATIONALS JUNE 23-25 JUNE 22-24 34 INFORMATION CHRYSLER NATIONALS JULY 14-16 JULY 13-15 35 CONCESSIONS HURST NATIONALS JULY 14-15 JULY 13-14 CARLISLE EXPO CENTER 36 NEW EVENT: HURST TRUCK NATIONALS AUG. 4-6 AUG. 3-5 37 AD INDEX CORVETTES AT CARLISLE AUG. 24-27 AUG. 23-26 37 OUR TEAM PRESENTED BY CORVETTE AMERICA SEPT. 27- FALL CARLISLE* OCT. 1 OCT. 3-7 FALL AUTOFEST LAKELAND* NOV. 10-12 NOV. 9-11 CONTACT SUN ’N FUN, LAKELAND, FL Carlisle Events EVENTS HELD AT THE CARLISLE PA FAIRGROUNDS UNLESS NOTED 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd. *INCLUDES COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION Carlisle, PA 17013 717-243-7855 CarlisleEvents.com CarlisleEvents.com 717-243-7855 Follow us: [email protected] CARLISLEEVENTS.COM | 2017 CARLISLE IMPORT & PERFORMANCE NATIONALS 3 QUICK REFERENCE MAP PAGES 20-21 SCHEDULE PAGE 19 VENDORS PAGES 22-23 WELCOME TO CARLISLE IMPORT & PERFORMANCE NATIONALS From the EVENT MANAGERS From the Owners Last year we presented you with a show that was both old and totally new. Old in that in one form or another the Carlisle Import & Kit show has been around since 1986 and the Performance & Style show has been around since 1996. It was new in the sense that 2016 marked the first time in over a decade that the two shows shared a date and a venue. We were quite pleased with the results! Many feared that the Import & Kit crowd was too set in their ways to be LANCE MILLER, BILL MILLER, JR., BILL MILLER III accepting of the younger generation and current automotive trends. Others feared that younger participants would just come to party. In the end, both Thank you for choosing to spend were proven wrong and the show went very smoothly. In fact, we saw a perfect your weekend with us. It is blending of the two groups in some of the competitions which were previously because of you that we are able only held at the Performance & Style show. to continue producing world- class automotive events for 40+ In the exhaust contest we saw an Austin Healey take second place to a years. We hope you have a great very custom BMW in an arena typically dominated by high compression V8s experience! and boosted four and six-cylinder late model cars. The low car limbo results brought the house down when a stock Lotus Europa beat all of the slammed, bagged and cambered Miatas … and the Lotus still had plenty of clearance on the bar! But it was all in good fun and we can’t wait to see what this weekend TAKE OUR survey brings. Be at the Grandstand to find out. We always welcome your The weekend also saw three days of mutual respect and appreciation for comments and suggestions. Go each other’s rides. We here at Carlisle Events have witnessed our Perfor- to the event web page on our mance & Style attendees mature over the years and we’ve also seen their website and click on the “Take cars skyrocket in quality. On the other side, we were quite pleased with the Our Survey” button. number of clubs and attendees who are eager to include the next generation because we need them to keep the hobby going. Thank you for attending this multi-faceted event! connect WITH US Ed Buczeskie Ken Appell Go online for event information, Event Manager Event Manager photos and videos. Join the [email protected] [email protected] conversation and follow us. 717-243-7855 x131 717-243-7855 x116 CARLISLEEVENTS.COM | 2017 CARLISLE IMPORT & PERFORMANCE NATIONALS 5 Event HIGHLIGHTS INVITATIONAL DISPLAYS International Feature: Korea This event includes vehicles from so many different countries of origin that we feature one each year in the Invitational Display and on the Passport commemorative pin. This year’s feature is Korea, which includes Hyundais and Kias. Featured Vehicles Additionally, several other themes are featured in the Invitational Display. Visit Buildings R, T, Y and the Pavilion and see pages 9, 11, 12-13 and 15 for a preview. The Renault and Saab clubs also host an invitational display in their club areas. • Building T: Spotlight Vehicles, Wagons • Building Y: Supercars & Hatches of the World, V.I.P. & Luxury • Pavilion: Race Paddock Inspired and Trucks of the Import World • Building R: Renault VENDORS, midway & SEMINARS SCENIC CRUISE Car Corral • Learn from the experts! Pick up a map at Guest Services for The locations of vendors and • See topics on page 17 a self-guided scenic drive through Manufacturers Midway partners are • Times and locations on page 19 the beautiful Cumberland Valley. Go listed on pages 22-23, just after the anytime, on your own or with friends. map in the centerfold. sHOWFIELD Judging The Car Corral is reserved for the PRESENTED BY EJUDGED.COM Toy Drive sale of vehicles only. Title transfer • Vehicle judging is an option to all • Donate an unwrapped toy or cash services are available at the Notary showfield participants and is done for Toys for Tots, children in the Office in the Pavilion. in a drive-through format Hershey Medical Center and kids • To be judged, you must be regis- around the world PASSPORT WORLD TOUR tered for drive-through judging • Sat. by 3 PM in Building R • Go on a scavenger hunt through • Judging is Sat. 10 AM-5 PM • Clubs can earn points toward the showfield and when you find • Judging times - page 25 winning the Coolest Club Hangout the checkpoint for each vehicle’s • Judging standards - page 24 & 26 award by donating country of origin, get your passport • Winners’ List posted Sun. 9 AM stamped on page 31 outside Guest Services VELOCITY TV SHOW FILMING • Go to Guest Services after your • Awards pick-up in Guest Services “GT Joey” Limongelli, national TV passport is filled to pick up your starting Sun. at 9 AM personality and avid car collector, collector pin and a chance to win will be filming for a new Velocity an additional prize Channel program, “Legends of the Ms. Carlisle Contest Design,” during the event. It will CARLISLE ELITE AWARDs SATURDAY showcase the automotive designs • Our staff will choose ten vehicles Be at the Grandstand to cheer on the of the import world throughout the from the showfield to receive contestants or sign up to compete for years. It will debut this fall and at Carlisle Elite awards on Friday the title! least one of the ten episodes in • To be eligible, all you need to do • Ladies must be at least 18 years of season one will feature the Carlisle is have your registered vehicle age with valid ID Import & Performance Nationals. parked on the showfield • Cash prizes to 1st, 2nd & 3rd • Winners are presented with their • Register at Guest Services by Worship Service awards as they are selected Sat. 3 PM • Non-denominational • Led by The Salvation Army • Sun. 9 AM in the Grandstand 6 2017 CARLISLE IMPORT & PERFORMANCE NATIONALS | CARLISLEEVENTS.COM QUICK REFERENCE MAP PAGES 20-21 SCHEDULE PAGE 19 VENDORS PAGES 22-23 Club CONTESTS, ACTIVITIEs & DISPLAYS Club Challenge & Coolest Club The three clubs with the most registered showfield participants and the one with the coolest hangout will be presented with a one-of-a-kind banner to hang at their tent. Winners are posted Sun. at 9 AM on the Winners’ List (located outside Guest Services). Renault Owners Club of North America Autocross & drifting The Renault Club is holding their 7th Annual International French Car Meet PRESENTED BY NICOCLUB.COM in Building R. They are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the R-10 with a • Autocross and drifting take place seminar on Fri., the 30th anniversary of the GTA with autocross hot laps on on the track (see map, page 21) Sat. and holding a toy drive (details on previous page). • Seating is on top of the hill • A show sticker, driver’s license Citroëns at Carlisle and proof of insurance are required Visit the Citroën Club Tent for “people’s choice” judging on Sat. 9 AM-3 PM. • All makes of cars welcome, All show attendees are invited to choose their favorite Citroën. Award winners must pass NICOclub’s technical will be announced at the Citroën banquet Saturday night. Additionally, all inspection attendees are invited to their club tent to participate in a quiz about past and • Registration fee of $40 is payable present Citroën parts prices. at the NICOclub tent on the hill, unlimited runs • Must be 18 years of age or older and a licensed driver • Helmets required, no rentals available, no exceptions • A complete list of rules and regulations is available from NICOclub Autocross HOT LAPS LIMBO Contest SATURDAY Burnout Contest SATURDAY How low can you go? See what Will someone blow their tires? Find When introduced in 1987, the vehicle makes it under the limbo bar out Sat.