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WELCOME from the owners from the event manager hanks to every one of you who attend this Tshow, it keeps getting better! After last year’s event, I was overwhelmed by the enthusiasm from individuals and clubs. I personally thought last year was the best show ever but your feedback confirmed it. While it may be hard to believe, the show will celebrate its 30th LANCE MILLER, BILL MILLER, JR., ED BUCZESKIE BILL MILLER III anniversary next year. That’s quite a milestone but I’m too excited about this year’s show to give it too much hank you for choosing thought. Tto spend your weekend Our focus this year is on Asian cars, primarily Japanese, and with us. It is because of you we’ll be highlighting them all weekend. On the Showfield you’ll that we are able to continue see everything from 240Zs, Celicas and Civics of the early days to producing world-class late model 370Zs, Supras and Miatas. You’ll even find some WRXs automotive events 40 years and NSXs. In addition to these rides from the Land of the Rising and running. We are adding Sun, we’ve seen an increase in the number of Korean cars, like the new features to make sure Genesis coupe. you have a great experience After more than fifty years in the business, Bruce Meyers is still every time. Stay up to date going strong and he continues to build Meyers Manx dune buggies with us on Facebook where out of his shop near San Diego. Bruce is here as part of his “51 Years we’ll highlight the details and Counting” tour and he’s brought a lot of his friends with him! as they emerge. We always Speaking of special guests, we’re pleased to have Hisashi Masui welcome your comments here to cover the event for Nostalgic Hero magazine. Both of these and suggestions. Just fill out gentlemen will be here all weekend to meet with fans and sign our survey online or give us a autographs. call and share your thoughts. Everyone attending the show is encouraged to participate in the Enjoy your visit. Passport Program this weekend. This will be our fifth year for the Passport and each year we get more prizes and more participants. If you want more excitement, take your car on the Autocross track stay connected at the north edge of the property. There’s great food, live bands, cars everywhere and great fun with friends and family! You’ll want to be Go online for event videos, sure to come back next year, May 13-15, when we’ll feature cars from photos and conversation. Deutschland. I’d love to hear from you! Send an email or call me at: [email protected] • 717-243-7855 x131

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6 Special Guests

7 Seminars

8 Event Highlights

10 Special Displays

12 International Feature

14 Club Challenge Children 15 Citroens at Carlisle 12 & Under Admitted Free 16 Passport 2015 2016 18 Event Map Auto Mania Allentown PA Fairgrounds Jan. 16-18 Jan. 15-17 20 Vendors Winter Florida AutoFest Feb. 19-22 Feb. 25-28 Sun ’n Fun, Lakeland, FL 22 Vendor Profile CARLISLE AUCTIONS COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION Spring Carlisle April 22-26 April 20-24 24 Guest Profile Carlisle PA Fairgrounds CARLISLE AUCTIONS COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION 26 Partner Profiles Import & Kit Nationals Carlisle PA Fairgrounds May 15-17 May 13-15 28 Helpful Information Ford Nationals Carlisle PA Fairgrounds June 5-7 June 3-5 GM Nationals 29 Carlisle Events & June 26-28 June 24-26 Carlisle Auctions Team Carlisle PA Fairgrounds Chrysler Nationals July 10-12 July 15-17 30 Concessions Carlisle PA Fairgrounds Performance & Style July 17-19 July 22-24 32 Vendor Incentives Carlisle PA Fairgrounds Truck Nationals Aug. 7-9 Aug. 5-7 32 Social Media Showroom Carlisle PA Fairgrounds Bloomsburg Nationals Aug. 14-16 Aug. 12-14 32 Advertisers Index Bloomsburg PA Fairgrounds Corvettes at Carlisle Carlisle PA Fairgrounds Aug. 28-30 Aug. 26-28

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THUR. FRI. SAT. SUN. 11:30 - LIVE MUSIC: SHEA QUINN AND FRIENDS SET-UP 12:30 / The River 97.3 Stage GATES OPEN 7 - 6 7 - 6 7 - 3 12 - 1 LIVE MUSIC: KB BLUEZ / Gate 3 BUILDINGS T, Y & Z OPEN 7 - 7 7 - 7 7 - 3 1 PM SEMINAR: Performance for Your Classic VENDOR SERVICES OFFICE 7 - 7 7 - 7 7 - 7 7 - 3 / Seminar Tent SHOWFIELD REGISTRATION 7 - 6 7 - 5 8 - 12 1 PM SEMINAR: Experiences Buying, Owning and GUEST SERVICES 7 - 5 7 - 6 8 - 3 Maintaining a Citroën DS21 / Citroën Tent ORRSTOWN BANK 8 - 4 8 - 4 10 - 2 1 PM SEMINAR: Dune Buggies / Manx Club Tent 9 - 6 9 - 6 9 - 2 NOTARY 1 - 2 PM LIVE MUSIC: SHEA QUINN AND FRIENDS / The River 97.3 Stage FRIDAY 1:30 - 2:30 LIVE MUSIC: KB BLUEZ / Gate 3 2 PM SEMINAR: Trionic 5 Conversion for Your 9 - 3 AUTOGRAPHS: BRUCE MEYERS / Building T Classic 900 / SAAB Tent, Swedish Showfield 9 - 5 PASSPORT CHECKPOINTS OPEN / Showfield 2 PM SEMINAR: Celebrating 60 Years of the Citroën 10:30 AM SEMINAR: Preventing the Ethanol Destruction DS & 50 Years of the Renault R16 of Carburetors / Seminar Tent / French Showfield 11 - 4 CARLISLE ELITE SELECTIONS / Showfield 2:15 - 3 LIVE MUSIC: SHEA QUINN AND FRIENDS / The River 97.3 Stage 12:30 - 1:15 LIVE BAND: BRIDGE STREET / The River 97.3 Stage 2:30 PM SEMINAR: Practical Tips for Picking Your Next Project Car / Seminar Tent 1 PM SEMINAR: Rebuilding Your MG Gearbox / Seminar Tent 3 PM SEMINAR: Recreating Citroën’s 1959 ID19 Sur Ballons / Citroën Tent 1:45 - 2:30 LIVE BAND: BRIDGE STREET / The River 97.3 Stage 3 - 4 PM LIVE MUSIC: KB BLUEZ / Gate 3 2:30 PM SEMINAR: Rebuilding Your MG Engine 3:30 - 4:30 LIVE MUSIC: HONEYPUMP / The River 97.3 / Seminar Tent Stage 3 - 3:45 LIVE BAND: BRIDGE STREET / The River 97.3 4:15 PM A TOUR OF THE VALLEY: Hear the Citroëns Stage Fire Up & Head Out / Citroën Tent 4 PM SEMINAR: The Truth About Motor Oil– 5 - 6 PM LIVE MUSIC: HONEYPUMP / The River 97.3 Updated / Seminar Tent Stage 5 - 7 PM HISTORIC/SCENIC CRUISE SATURDAY (self-guided, maps at Guest Services) 9 AM STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE DRIVERS’ 6:30 - 7:30 LIVE MUSIC: HONEYPUMP / The River 97.3 MEETING / Tent beside Stage Stage 9 - 3 AUTOGRAPHS: BRUCE MEYERS / Building T 8 PM DRIVE-IN MOVIE: THE WORLD’S FASTEST INDIAN / SAAB Tent, Swedish Showfield 9 - 3 AUTOCROSS REGISTRATION / Autocross Track 9 - 3 OPEN INVITATION TO MEET & HANG OUT SUNDAY WITH CITROËN OWNERS / Citroën Tent 9 AM WORSHIP SERVICE / Grandstand 9 - 4 STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE JUDGING 9 AM WINNERS’ LIST POSTED AND / front of The River 97.3 Stage AWARDS CHECK-IN / Guest Services 9 - 5 PASSPORT CHECKPOINTS OPEN / Showfield 9 - 12 AUTOGRAPHS: BRUCE MEYERS / Building T 9:30 - 11 LIVE MUSIC: BUSHMASTER / The River 97.3 9 - 12 PASSPORT CHECKPOINTS OPEN / Showfield Stage 9 - 3 AUTOCROSS REGISTRATION / Autocross 10 AM SEMINAR: Rust Repair and Welding Track / Seminar Tent 10 - 4 AUTOCROSS / Autocross Track 10 - 3 ROLLING TECH SESSIONS WITH Noon PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WITH PASSPORT JOHN TWIST / British Showfield (S 1-2) CHECKPOINT MODELS / front of The River 10 - 4 AUTOCROSS / Autocross Track 97.3 Stage 10 - 5 KIDS’ ACTIVITY CENTER OPEN / Building R 2 PM AWARDS PRESENTATION / front of The River 97.3 Stage 11:30 AM SEMINAR: Preventing the Ethanol Destruction of Carburetors / Seminar Tent CarlisleEvents.com | 2015 CARLISLE IMPORT & KIT NATIONALS 5 special guests

BRUCE MEYERS STEVE TEMPLE HISASHI MASUI

Bruce Meyers home along with his wife, Winnie. cars. It is written in Japanese and Bruce Meyers grew up in Southern We are honored to have Bruce and has an English version available California during the early days of Winnie with us again this year. Bruce online at http://geibunsha.co.jp/ surfing, drag racing and hanging is a true legend in the automotive mag/nh/en/. out at the beach. It was at Pismo hobby and many kit car enthusiasts Hisashi is from Kawasaki, Japan Beach that he became acquainted credit Bruce for bringing the kit and and currently lives in California. with “dune buggies.” These “water replica industry to where it is today. He holds a Ph. D. specializing in pumpers” were crude and heavy so Visit him in Building T. semiconductors, including the LED. Bruce took it upon himself to design He holds numerous patents and is a a lightweight version that would be Steve Temple member of the International Society fun on the beach or in the wilds of Steve Temple is one of the foremost for Optics and Photonics. Baja. After modifying a VW Kombi authorities on kit cars and has been His passion is vintage automo- bus with wide rims (called “Little an automotive journalist for more biles. As a child he grew up with Red Riding Bus”), Bruce used his than three decades. He is currently 1970s cars in Japan. If he isn’t expertise in boat-building to design editor and publisher of Car Builder behind the wheel of one of his own the first fiberglass-bodied dune Magazine. He’s served as editor classics, he is usually writing about buggy, the Meyers Manx. of several automotive enthusiast them. After being featured on the cover magazines and as the director of We are excited to welcome of national automotive magazines marketing for Shelby American. As Hisashi Masui and Nostalgic Hero like Hot Rod and Car and Driver, the such, he’s personally familiar with a Magazine for our Asian International Meyers Manx’s popularity took off wide range of aftermarket upgrades Feature. across the country. Over the years, as well as everything from vintage Meyers produced more than 7,000 street rods to classic muscle cars to John Twist kits. In 2008, Bruce brought the first modern sports cars. Check out his John Twist, 66, owner of Univer- Meyers Manx Kick Out to this show seminar, “Practical Tips on Picking sity Motors Ltd in Grand Rapids, for its east coast debut and, along Your Next Project Car.” Michigan, has been an MG owner with John Denmat of Denmat Cars, since 1968. He entered the MG conducted the final assembly of the Hisashi Masui trade in 1971 and worked at the very first Manx Kick Out SS. Hisashi Masui writes for Nostalgic original University Motors in Bruce still operates Meyers Manx, Hero, a magazine featuring London, England in 1972-73. John Inc. out of his southern California 1950-1980 model year Japanese was the founding chairman of the North American MGB Register, the chairman of the first all-register MG meet “MG International Indy ’96,” and was a co-founder of the British Motor Trade Association. He has written technical articles for all the MG clubs and magazines for 35 years and has over 250 MG technical videos on YouTube. He drives a 1962 MGA 1600 Mark II Deluxe and a 1973 MGB/GT. John has four adult children and three grandchildren. He enjoys genealogy, coin collecting, and writing historical pieces for his MANXTER home town. He is single.

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Dune Buggies Rust Repair and Welding D Tuning, will also be available to Bruce Meyers will present a video Carl Heideman from Eclectic share his conversion experience and on the history of the dune buggy Motorworks and Classic Motorsports will be answering questions after the and talk about its success in Magazine will discuss how to keep seminar. motorsports. After the presentation rust away, how to repair it when he will open the floor to questions. necessary, and how to develop good The Truth About Motor welding skills along the way. Oil – Updated Practical Tips on Picking This seminar will first focus on oil Your Next Project Car Rebuilding Your with some history, trivia, “Motor Oil Are you about to choose a vehicle MG Engine 101” explaining zinc and a review for your next buildup? Get some Are you rebuilding the engine in your of how and why oil specifications tips from Steve Temple, editor and MG (or any other British car)? If yes, have changed over the years. There publisher of Car Builder Magazine. you NEED to attend this seminar! will be emphasis on the changes He will cover topics such as chassis John Twist will provide an outline to “SM” & “SN” specifications in types, suspension setups, engine of the rebuilding process including 2004 and 2010. For the first time in selection, resale value, and ways to machine work, parts supply, tools, the history of motor oil in the U.S., keep buildup costs affordable. In and assembly hints. John has the oil companies were unable to addition, all seminar attendees will rebuilt all post-war MG engines and meet the EPA catalytic converter be able to sign up for a free sub- is excited to share his knowledge restrictions (150,000 mile warranty) scription to Car Builder Magazine. and answer questions. Handouts with an oil that is suitable for older provided. cars with flat tappet cams. The Preventing the Ethanol latest specifications have enough Destruction of Carburetors Rebuilding Your detergent to clean the “zinc” right Learn why ethanol in today’s fuel MG Gearbox out of the engine. destroys carbureted systems and Growling first gear? Bad synchroniz- what products can help. There will ers? Falling out of gear? John Twist Experiences Buying, be a Q&A session with the experts will give instructions on rebuilding Owning and Maintaining following the presentation. your MG gearbox. Of course, many a Citroën DS21 British gearboxes share the same See page 15 for information about Performance for configuration so this will be of this seminar. Your Classic interest to more than just the MG Carl Heideman owns Eclectic crowd. Handouts provided. Motorworks, a shop that specializes Recreating Citroën’s in service, restoration, sheet metal Trionic 5 Conversion for 1959 ID19 Sur Ballons work and performance upgrades. Your Classic 900 See page 15 for information about Topics include ignition, carb and Jordan Pagano, from eEuroparts. this seminar. exhaust upgrades, internal engine com, explains the pros and cons of modifications, fuel injection, super- the Trionic 5 engine management Celebrating 60 Years of charging and more. Applicable to system system and what is involved the Citroën DS and 50 many makes and models, much of in the classic 900 conversion. years of the Renault R16 the discussion is based on data from Jordan has done more conversions See page 15 for information about MGBs and Midgets. than anyone in the country as well this seminar. as developed products to make it as easy as possible. Mike D, of Mike

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Swap Meet & Car Corral and race enthusiasts. If you get the and the winners will receive a really Find a vehicle in the car corral urge to get some track time in, you nice Winners’ Circle jacket. Awards (located across from the food court) can always make a few laps on our presented on Sunday. and shop the swap meet. You’ll autocross course. find new product manufacturers, Standard of Excellence accessories, parts and memorabilia. Special Display: For those who have taken their car Vendors are listed by specialty and Renaults You May to the next level, we offer Standard alphabetically on pages 20-21. Not Know of Excellence Judging. Owners Title transfer services are offered Each year the French car clubs compete against a set of criteria at the notary office in the pavilion create a unique display in Building R. on the judging sheets rather than and financial services are available “Renaults You May Not Know” is this against other vehicles. Our qualified through Orrstown Bank in Building T. year’s theme. Stop by to see some judging team consists of knowledge- very rare prototypes and limited able automotive enthusiasts and 2015 Feature: Asian Cars production vehicles as well post war industry professionals. It takes place Each year we focus on a different industrial and marine products that Saturday in front of the grandstand. country and this year it’s the featured Renault power trains. The Awards presented on Sunday. vehicles of Asia. Look for Toyotas, Central PA Chapter of the Renault Mitsubishis, Kias, Hyundais, Hondas Owners Club is celebrating the 50th Club Challenge and more on the showfield. Anniversary of the Renault 16, the Clubs are a very important part of lesser-known and more practical this event. Each year, clubs compete Passport French car of the period. to see which has the most vehicles Take a tour of the world by getting registered for the showfield, and your “passport” stamped. It’s simple Carlisle Elite awards are presented to the top and fun, and after you complete your We will be roaming the showfield on three. There is also an award given tour of the showfield, you will have Friday in search of our ten favorite to the club with the coolest hangout. a chance to win prizes as well as a vehicles to become the newest The award is based on predeter- limited-edition collector pin at Guest members of the Carlisle Elite. To mined criteria to see who best Services. Read more on page 16. be picked for the Carlisle Elite, represents the spirit of the show. your car doesn’t have to be rare or See who won last year on page 14. Special Display: a high-dollar professional restora- Featured Vehicles tion. Rather, we are looking for cool Autocross In and around Building Y you’ll find cars that just capture our attention. The Susquehanna Region of the a spectacular display showcasing Make sure your car is registered and Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) many fine vehicles, both imports and parked on the showfield Friday to and its Chapter Club, the Appala- kits. See page 10. be eligible. Winners receive a prize chian Sports Car Club, will conduct pack that includes a T-shirt, hat and autocross on Saturday and Sunday. Special Display: trophy. Awards presented on Sunday. Each participant will get three runs Racecar Paddock of three laps against the clock. The Racecar Paddock, sponsored Carlisle Winners’ Circle Scoring will be done on an overall by Vintage Motorsport, is located On Saturday our team will choose a basis using an index designed on the showfield near Building Y. It vehicle from each showfield that we to adjust for the performance is reserved exclusively for imports feel best represents each country capabilities of the different cars. and kits that are set up for racing. of origin as well as the kit cars. The experience is designed to allow All race cars are eligible — from Make sure your car is registered and you to test your performance on the road racers and autocross to drag parked on the showfield Saturday course. It will also be useful if you and rally cars. Show off your race to be eligible. We are looking for want to learn more about your car’s car and hang out with fellow drivers the finest examples we can find potential and your ability to manage

8 2015 CARLISLE IMPORT & KIT NATIONALS | CarlisleEvents.com it. Instructors will be available to ride Toy Drive PA’s premier live bands. Honeypump along and help you find new levels of The Central PA Chapter of the provides a great variety of music performance. Renault Owners Club runs an annual selections appealing to everyone as Registration is required at the toy drive during our event. This fun and upbeat entertainment. SCCA tent next to the track. The year, we’ve teamed up with them Bushmaster has been enter- charge for each entry is $25. When in making it a car club competi- taining since 1992. Gary Brown, you register, you will choose a tion, although everyone is welcome frontman, guitar player, band leader, specific session. There are eight to make donations. Most gifts and composer, was named “Best Up drivers per session. Check in at least will remain in Central PA and be and Coming Blues-Rock Artist” for 30 minutes prior to your start time distributed at Christmastime by the The Rock Over America Magazine for sign-in and safety inspection. Marine Corps Toys for Tots organiza- Music Awards for 2012. Participants must be at least 18 tion. Some toys will be given to the KB Bluez is a local group who years old and have a current driver’s Hershey Medical Center for sick love to have fun and play good license. Helmets are required; loaner children and others will be sent to acoustic rock and roll. Catch them helmets are available. Registration kids around the world. above Subway on the west side of closes when the sessions are filled. To participate, bring an the fairgrounds by Gate 3. unwrapped toy or monetary donation Shea Quinn has been perform- Rolling Tech Sessions to the Renault club tent or Building R ing locally since the ’70s with The with John Twist by 3 p.m. Saturday. The club giving Pikers and in the ’80s with The MG? Austin Healey? Triumph? John the most will be recognized during Sharks. Shea went on to perform Twist will be pleased to examine the awards ceremony on Sunday. with Jeffrey Gaines and the Luv your sportscar in his rolling technical Special thanks to the Boy Scouts of Gods. This weekend he is performing session. John can make minor America for counting the donations. as Shea Quinn and Friends. adjustments to your timing or carbs and tell you what to do to make your Scenic Cruise Awards Presentation car run better. He has been providing The winners’ list is posted at 9 a.m. Take a scenic drive through the these rolling tech sessions for nearly Sunday in front of the Grandstand/ Cumberland Valley. Enjoy getting off 30 years at MG events and British Guest Services for Carlisle Elite, the beaten path at your own pace. car shows. Handouts provided. Carlisle Winners Circle, Standard of Ask for maps to Gettysburg and the Excellence and the Club Challenge. covered bridges of Perry County at If you won an award, go to the Guest Kids’ Activity Center Guest Services. The Kids at Carlisle Activity Center Services building to pick it up and features a virtual racing game, let us know if you will participate crafts, a playset and bounce house. Live Music in the awards presentation. If you It is located in Building R on Row IB. A variety of bands will be playing in are unable to be here Sunday, you Our young enthusiasts and parents multiple locations this year. See the may check the winners’ list online. alike can enjoy a pit stop during schedule on page 5 for the lineup. If you’d like your award sent to you, their visit while they spend some Special thanks to our official stage just call us with your $10 payment. time coloring, painting or simply sponsor, The River 97.3. having a seat while the kids run off Bridge Street is a high energy Worship Service some steam in the playground area. variety band that covers anything A non-denominational worship Every child receives a free gift when from Patsy Cline to Poison including service is held at 9 a.m. Sunday visiting! rock, classic rock, funk, blues and morning in the grandstand. We invite *Attention parents: Please be country. you to join us for the service led by advised that the Kids at Carlisle Honeypump began as a female The Salvation Army, our partners Activity Center is not a child care fronted rock cover band in 1995 in faith. Coffee and doughnuts service. Adult supervision required. and has emerged as one of Central available. Everyone is welcome.

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The special displays always have some of the coolest rides you’ll see at the event. This year Building Y is home to some of the oldest Japanese cars in the country. Check out Daniel 1936 Datsun Model 15 Phaeton 1939 Datsun Light Fire Truck Banks’ 1936 Datsun Model 15 Daniel Banks Daniel Banks Phaeton and his 1939 Datsun Fire Truck. The Pavilion is now home to the Race Car Paddock and this weekend we have our largest showing since its inception. Both displays have a little of everything that the show has 1971 Datsun 240Z 1970 Dune Buggy Conv. to offer. Matthew Mathosian Dennis Jacobs

1976 VW Camaro Z28 1972 Suzuki LJ20 1975 Bricklin SV-1 George and Pat Riley Michael Runnels Mike Black

1992 Subaru SVX 2001 Honda S2000 1992 Isuzu Stylus RS David Caron David Gilbert Marc Belanger

2008 Audi R8 1992 Subaru SVX 1996 Mazda Miata M Editon Edward Ross Michael Davis Noel Torchio

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1966 Sunbeam Tiger 1967 Lotus Elan 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S Merlin Miller Bill Lessig Charles Reel

1973 Datsun 240Z 1980 Triumph TR7 1984 Volkswagon GTI Dave Miller Timothy Williams Steve DeTurck

1985 Lynx Formula Vee B 1989 WRS made by TRD Sports 1990 Legenderry Auto Cobra Replicar Larry Mellott Racer Skip Levengood Bill Weaver

1992 Vector GB2 Formula Vee 1993 Mazda Rx-7 Turbo 1993 VanDiemen Formula Keith Bower Gordon Wise Continental John Stinsmen

1996 VW Golf GTI 1997 CARACAL CR Formula Vee 2002 Subaru WRX George Ackerman John Pitman Albert Corazza

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Asian Cars: Efficient to Exotic By Ed Buczeskie, Event Manager

t could be argued that numerous attempts to make Datsuns, both of which are from IJapanese cars have had their cars more efficient by the 1930s. For the newest, it’s as a greater impact on the lowering the power and adding simple as walking to the Asian automotive industry over an array of emissions systems. section of the showfield. the last 40 years than any However, this made the cars We now live in an age where other. Recently, Korean even more sluggish and most just about every company manufacturers, Kia and of the emissions systems were that sells cars in America is Hyundai, have been making complex and troublesome. offering some serious perfor- some impressive vehicles but Meanwhile, most Japanese mance. In the ’70s, Japanese it was the Japanese that first cars were running efficient and cars were considered “sporty” raised the bar. There’s no doubt reliable EFI systems on smaller whereas today there are models that American car companies engines in smaller cars. While that easily fall into the exotic were forced to improve this wasn’t the recipe for perfor- category with the Nissan GT-R, quality as a direct result of the mance, if you wanted some Lexus LFA and Acura NSX. competition from Japan. excitement you simply opted for Subaru has one of the most The beginnings were humble, something like a Z car, Supra or popular modern “hot rods” with to say the least, with cars and Rx-7. the WRX and the Mazda Miata trucks that were basic, reliable Vintage Japanese cars have has invaded SCCA events across and efficient. In those days gas been popular for some time and the country. Even some of the was still cheap and Americans for good reason. They offered most basic sedans have 300+ were in love with big cars and a great platform to begin with. horsepower V-6s … all while thirsty V-8s, making the imports Car enthusiasts are always getting 30 mpg or more! slow to catch on. As gas became looking for ways to make the Just about all of the cars more expensive and buyers classics even better while some mentioned here can be seen this started switching to smaller, models are better left alone. weekend. Building Y is home to more fuel-efficient cars, the Big This weekend you can see the some featured cars, the Paddock Three looked for ways to keep whole gamut from stock to (in the Pavilion) has racecars on pace. The early efforts nearly modified and from the newest display and the Asian section ruined Detroit’s reputation for to the oldest. If you want to see of the showfield is loaded with building cars. the oldest, just go to Building Y Japanese cars. Hisashi Masui American automakers made and see either of Daniel Banks’ can also be found in that area.

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club challenge Coolest Club Hangout Saabs at Carlisle won the coolest club hangout award in 2014. Club hangouts receive points for country flags, vehicle banners/ flags, music, club banners, club merch, people, young enthusiasts/kids and club literature. The Saab Club had all of those things and more. Congratulations on having such a great time! 2014 COOLEST CLUB HANGOUT – SAABS@CARLISLE 2014 Club Challenge Winners ar clubs are invited to gather it for a chance to win the Coolest The number beside each club’s Cduring our events for an Club Hangout award. The Club name indicates the number of official meet or just for fun. Challenge awards go to the three registered participants. Tent rentals are available to clubs with the most members Imports use as the headquarters and if registered for the showfield. The 1ST Saabs at Carlisle (239) enough members register for winning clubs receive a banner 2ND The Audi Club (86) the showfield, the rental is free. to display at their tent. For more 3RD Volvo Club of America (66) We encourage clubs to have fun details, send an e-mail to Clubs@ with their club tent and decorate CarlisleEvents.com. Kits 1ST Speedster Owners (65) To see a list of the Officially Recognized Clubs with links to their websites, visit: ND Manx Club (16) http://www.carlisleevents.com/carlisle-events/carlisle-import-kit-nationals/ 2 carlisle-import-kit-nationals-clubs.aspx 3RD Avenger-Valkyrie Registry (4)

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veryone is welcome to join experience finding a Citroen DS21 Saturday 3 PM ECitroëns at Carlisle at their in Europe, importing and shipping Recreating Citroën’s club tent for these special it to the U.S.A., performing repairs 1950 ID19 Sur Balloons maintenance. Rose will give the activities on Saturday. Dave Agar from New Philadelphia, wife’s point of view! Ohio will give a seminar on his recre- Saturday 9AM - 3PM ation of one of Citroën’s best known Saturday 2 PM advertising designs for the Citroen People’s Choice Judging Celebrating 60 Years of the ID/DS. In 1959, Citroën created an ad Vote for your favorite Citroëns and Citroën DS and 50 years of showing a car “floating on air” with help choose the “people’s choice” the Renault R16 red balloons for wheels. Dave is in winner. Just ask for a ballot at the the process of recreating this car, The Citroën DS turns 60 this year. Citroën club tent. full scale and ready to drive. The car The Renault R16 turns 50. In honor will be on display, and Dave will talk Hang out with Citroën Owners of these two milestones, Citroëns about his involvement, challenges Join Citroën owners at the club at Carlisle and the Renault Owners and satisfactions of this project. tent. See fun displays and talk to Club have decided to host a meeting friendly folks about their cars and of the these two legends on the experiences. showfield between the Citroëns Saturday 4:15 / 4:30 PM at Carlisle tent and Building R. A Tour of the Valley Everyone is invited to join the toast Saturday 1 PM to these two top-of-the-marque See and hear the Citroëns in action. Buying, Owning and Maintaining models. Before the toast we will Stop by the club area when they fire a Citroen DS21 highlight each vehicle’s long list of up and head out for a Citroën tour of the valley before the club holds their Paul and Rose Anderson from Lewis- accomplishments and follow the evening banquet. berry, PA will give a seminar on their toast with a salute.

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Tour the UNITED KINGDOM • JAPAN • ITALY • SWEDEN • GERMANY • FRANCE • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA World Seven Stamps Obtain a stamp from each country’s checkpoint on the showfield to complete your 2015 Passport (at right). Enjoy the 2015 PASSPORT variety of vehicles along your journey. Guest Services Take your passport to Guest Services for the final stamp, the Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals logo. Pin Pick up your souvenir pin. It is the fifth in a series, and quanti- ties are limited. Prize Spin the prize wheel. Prizes range from discounts and gift certificates at local restaurants to Carlisle Events’ merchandise. We appreciate the generosity of the following area businesses for donating prizes for this event: • Cassell’s Grille • Grassroots Motorsports • Great Country WGTY 107.7 • Market Cross Pub & Brewery • Rillo’s Restaurant • Sports Emporium • The River 97.3 • Southside Deli • William’s Grove Speedway Grand Prize Drawing Sign up for a chance to win the grand prize. You could win three nights’ lodging and weekend admission to the 2016 Import & Kit Nationals (your choice of either a showfield pass or a pair of weekend spectator passes).

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NA CLOSED Citroens @ Carlisle...... E.F . . IC 50-51 NM NG NO NQ NK NN ND NH NC NU NR NS NP NV NE NJ NF NL NT NI G NA NA East Coast E36 ...... II 43-44 PITT ST WILL REGISTRATION CALL H SECURITY East Coast Z Nationals...... F. . . IM 59-60 WASH AREA OPEN SHOWFIELD Fiat Club of America ...... Y.I . . ID 60-61 SCOOTER P RENTAL GENERAL PARKING J HAVOC...... IL 40-41 WALK & GATE DIANE DRIVE 24 HR. DRIVE 3 Manx Club/Dunebuggyarchives.com GK. . . J 182-183 / K 183-184 IO A IO MG Club ...... H.L . . IF 101-103 IN IN M ASIAN X N.A. Spitre Squadron ...... J. . . IG 88-89 CARLISLE SPRINGS ROAD / ROUTE 34 IM D H IM W Opel Motorsports Club ...... K.N . . IK 54-56 IL J IL GERMAN Renault Owners Club of N.A...... L.O . . IB 65-66 MICRO CARS IK N IK V SAABS @ Carlisle ...... MP . . IF 26-45 / IG 24-43 U IJ C IMPORT U IJ SWEDISH - VOLVO Speedster Owners Group ...... N.Q . . J 197-199 SHOWFIELD II G II V S T SVVSSC ...... O.R . . IE 97-98 GATE IH T IH S S 6 Turbobricks...... R. . . II 109-110 CLOSED Q M B T IG IG ROLLING TVR Club North America...... P. . . IH 74-75 P SWEDISH - SAAB IF IF E L TECH Volvo Club of America...... Q.U . . IJ 78-80 BRITISH K IE IE R Volvo Speed ...... S.V . . II 104-107 R JJ KIT & REPLICA SHOWFIELD ITALIAN ID I ID

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B B 185 SAT. ONLY 2 43 44 78 FOOD COURT KIT VENDORS PAVILION C 49 50 C 85 116 D 140 IP K DA INVITATIONAL PARKING D D 118 E 142 THE CARLISLE STORE 87 115 PERMIT REQUIRED D 48 49 D 84 Event Shirts & Souvenirs 87 E E 117 GUEST SERVICES/ E 50 51 E 86 CAR CORRAL K INFORMATION P R HANDICAPPED PARKING IMPORT VENDORS 89 F F 120 BT BUILDING T F 52 53 F 88 ATM & BANK 91 G G 122 54 55 G G 90 KIT MANUFAG CTURERS FIRST AID GA BUILDING H H 56 57 H 92 H 125 RESTROOMS 93 H G I I I I I WHEELCHAIR Q ACCESSIBLE J J J J FOOD K K K K GATE SHOWERS L 7 L L L CLOSED M WATER M M M P P GENERAL PARKING TRAM ROUTE N N GENERAL PARKING N N O CARLISLE EVENTS O O O 1000 BRYN MAWR RD. WALK & GATE CARLISLE, PA 17013 DRIVE 717-243-7855 1 CARLISLEEVENTS.COM P P P

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Vendors are listed by category of the items they have for sale and/or alphabetically. Locations are shown as a combination of a row or building designation – and space number. See map in centerfold.

ALTERNATORS/GENERATORS TRIUMPH TECH MISCELLANEOUS AUTOMOTIVE AM-FOR AUTO ELEC G 51-54 DENMAT CARS C 30 TRIUMPH PARTS NOS,USED TR6,TR250 SPIT BT 52 REBUILT ALTERNATORS GENERATORS & STARTER WILHELM, LINDA TURN-KEY COMMISSION BUILDS D 44-45 APPRAISALS JAGUAR & OTHER BRITISH CAR PARTS TIE DOWNS LABAY, DUNCAN G WINNERS CIRCLE GENOS BELT SERVICE D 49 F 85-88 D 27-28 ANTIQUE & SPECIAL INTEREST VEHICLES AH SPRITE = MG MIDGET PARTS RESTORATION CUSTOM MADE TO ANY NEED 423-383-8965 VINTAGE AUTO APPRAISAL WIRE WHEEL CLASSIC IA 71 D 98-101 TOOLS ON SITE APPRAISALS DAY OF SHOW $100.00 BRITISH SPORTS & RACE CARS THE ORIGINAL SAFETY SIPHON B 68-69 ART & PHOTOGRAPHY COBRA THE ORIGINAL SAFETY SIPHON 724-344-4864 DRIVERSROAD.COM SHELL VALLEY CLASSIC WHEELS BZ 20 BT 39-44, F 116-120, G 118-122 DRAWINGS OF ALL SORTS OF AUTOS WWW.SHELLVALLEY.COM 888-246-0900 AUTOMOBILIA DIECAST A ANDERSONS HUGHEY, MIKE ACKER, DENNIS...... D 36 B 77-78, C 83-85 D 80, E 82 ACME CAR COMPANY...... A 92-97 HOT WHEELS - MATCHBOX ALFA ROMEO COLLECTIBLES...... BZ 4 ANKER’S AUTO SERVICE AM-FOR AUTO ELEC...... C 30 A 77 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ANDERSONS...... B 77-78, C 83-85 VW PORSCHE FOREIGN CAR PARTS TIRE TOOLS VETERANS FIRE PROTECTION ANGSTADT, RUSSELL...... A 60-62, IA 58-60 DEMAREST MOTOR BOOKS G 88-90 ANKER’S AUTO SERVICE...... A 77 BZ 6 ANTOSIAK, JEFF...... D 68-70 OUT OF PRINT BOOKS FRAMED AUTO & MC ART FRENCH ARCHER, DOUGLAS...... D 56 AUSTIN HEALEY CLUB OF AMERICA...... NAUSS AUTOMOTIVE, BRAD BODY PARTS & PANELS ...... D 60-62 FUTOFAD LLC A 78-80 B 25-28 CITROEN PARTS DATSUN PARTS [email protected] B FREON BAKER, FRED...... C 61-63 BOOKS & MANUALS ENVIRO-SAFE REFRIGERANTS BANDY, JAMES...... A 44 MIDLIFE CLASSIC CARS A 71 BANGE, KEVIN...... C 55 C 73-76 FREON REPLACEMENT R-12 134A 717-422-4646 BARKER, MARCK...... D 97 MIDLIFECLASSICCARS.COM 704-598-5113 BIG ROB’S LITTLE CARS...... B 42-43 GERMAN BILLS TOOL SUPPLY...... E 51-53 BRITISH BAKER, FRED BRICKELS RACING COLLECTABLES...... AUSTIN HEALEY CLUB AMERICA C 61-63 FUELING THE GERMAN AUTOMOTIVE PASSION ...... E 122-123 D 60-62 BRITISH AUTO PARTS...... C 28 AUSTIN HEALEY PARTS PANELS NEW & USED CR’S MOTOR CAR COMPANY D 30-33, E 35 BRITISH MILES...... D 75-77 BRITISH MILES BUCHER, CRAIG...... D 37-38, E 40 D 75-77 BMW CARS & PARTS PARTS BOOKS WIPER MOTORS ALL BRITISH BUCKUS, THOMAS A...... C 64-65 BUCZESKIE, CHUCK...... F 78-82 BUCKUS, THOMAS A JEWELRY C 64-65 SILVER FEATHER BRITISH TOOL KITS & JACKS AUTOMOBILIA A 24-26 C STERLING SILVER JEWELRY CHESAPEAKE SPARES CARMANY, KENNETH...... F 124 B 61-62 LINCOLN CENTRAL PA BRITISH CAR CLUB INC...... NOS & USED BRITISH CAR PARTS ...... C 35-37, D 35 VINTAGE AUTO WAREHOUSE LLC CENTRAL VA BRITISH CAR CLUB...C 50-52 DOMINION SPARES LLC C 69 A 41, IA 39 1936-1948 LINCOLN PARTS 301-874-5464 CHARELIAN, MICHAEL...... F 74-76 TVR, GRIFFITH & OTHER BRITISH PARTS CHESAPEAKE SPARES...... B 61-62 HASTINGS, JOHN LITERATURE/MANUALS/ADS CIGAR LADY, THE...... IA 67 B 59-60 HUGHEY, MIKE CLAUSS, ANDREW...... A 67 JAGUAR PARTS D 80, E 82 COBRA PERFORMANCE...... BT 10-11 KEEFER, ROBERT ORIGINAL ADS-ALL CATEGORIES-ALL MAKES CONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS...... H 90-92 B 56-58 POLITIS, PAUL COOK, TERRY...... A 99 MG,TRIUMPH,JAGUAR,AUSTIN HEALEY BZ 21 CORNETT, CHRISTOPHER...... C 29 SPRINGER, LARRY SALES BROCHURES PHOTOS PAINT CHIPS ETC CREATE-A-PLAQUE...... BZ 23-24 B 63 JAGUAR XK120 AND SINGER ROADSTER PARTS MERCEDES BENZ CR’S MOTOR CAR COMPANY...... STEELES SPORTS & TOURING ...... D 30-33, E 35 VINTAGE AUTO WAREHOUSE LLC CULP, DAVID...... BT 28-30 A 72-76, IA 73 C 69 PARTS & RESTORATION SERVICE MERCEDES NOS PARTS 1955-85 301-874-5464 CUMMONS, GREG...... A 59, IA 57

20 2015 CARLISLE IMPORT & KIT NATIONALS | CarlisleEvents.com D L SIMON, RICHIE...... E 66-70 DAVIS, ROBERT...... B 32-34 L & B FABRICATORS, LLC...... IA 43-44 SMITH, J R...... A 42 DEMAREST MOTOR BOOKS...... BZ 6 LABAY, DUNCAN G...... D 49 SNYDER, LEON...... A 50 DENMAT CARS...... BT 52 LAUGHTON, DAVID...... A 57-58, IA 55-56 SOLOMON, EDWIN...... IA 37-38 DEWAR, WILLIAM...... A 38-39 LAWSON, FRANK...... B 37-38 SPEAR, JOSEPH...... IA 31-32 DOMINION SPARES LLC...... A 41, IA 39 LEWIS, LANCE...... E 33-34 SPECIAL EDITION, INC...... BT 75-77 DOPPEL, CARL...... IA 46-48 LIPP, ART...... D 53-54 SPRINGER, LARRY...... B 63 DRIVEN RACING OIL...... NEAR THE STAGE LUXIE’S SWEET TOOTH...... H 101 STEELE, JOHN...... BT 16-18 DRIVERSROAD.COM...... BZ 20 STEELES SPORTS & TOURING...... DUKA, BRIAN A...... F 46-47 M ...... A 72-76, IA 73 MACKIN, PAUL...... B 41, C 47 STERLING, GREG...... D 50 E MALVASO, JOHN...... B 47 STITCHER, KEVIN...... B 66-67 ECLECTIC MOTORWORKS...... A 48-49 MCCUE, JOHN...... C 56-57 STONE, PETER...... D 104 ENVIRO-SAFE REFRIGERANTS...... A 71 MCGRATH, HARRIS...... C 78 STROHM, IRVIN...... C 48-49 ERA REPLICA AUTOMOBILES...... MCGRIFF, VICTOR...... F 89-94 SUSQUEHANNA SPARES...... E 72-77 ...... BT 35-38, BT 58-61 MESIROW, MILT...... C 71-72 EVELAND, ROBERT...... D 103 MIDLIFE CLASSIC CARS...... C 73-76 T EXOMOTIVE...... BT 45-47 MONAHAN, TOM...... D 107 T M I AUTO TECH...... BT 26-27 TACK, SIMON...... C 46 F N TECH-BOND SOLUTIONS...... C 77 FAIRBANKS, BOB...... E 31-32 NAUSS AUTOMOTIVE, BRAD...... A 78-80 THE ORIGINAL SAFETY SIPHON....B 68-69 FALA, JOHN...... D 57-59, E 59 NEAL, RON...... B 52 THEOBALD JR, CHARLES...... B 53-55 FANTASTIC CUSTOMS...... BT 78 NORTH COVENTRYCLASSICS...... A 35-37 TRIPLE C MOTOR ACCESSORIES....C 59-60 FARWELLS GUNSHOP...... E 29-30 TRIUMPH TECH...... G 51-54 FISHER JR, JOHN P...... D 52 O TUCKER, ALAN & CAROL...... D 102 FONTAINE, JOHN...... D 78-79, E 78, E 80-81 OPEL MOTORSPORT CLUB/OANA...... FOWLER, RICK...... A 64-65 ...... IA 61-64 U FRANCO, GLENN...... E 79 OPELS UNLIMITED...... IA 65 UNIQUE MOTORCARS...... BT 79-82 FRANKS, RICHARD...... A 51-55, IA 49 ORRIS, ARIETTA...... B 29 UNIVERSITY MOTORS...... BZ 5 FURCO, TARAL...... A 28-29, IA 26-27 Rolling Tech Sessions...... S 1-2 FUTOFAD LLC...... B 25-28 P PERSON, EDWARD M...... B 64-65 V G PETRI, JOSEPH...... G 91-92 VETERANS FIRE PROTECTION...... G 88-90 GALEK MOTORSPORTS...... BT 54-55 PITTMAN, DON...... F 100-101 VINTAGE AUTO APPRAISAL...... IA 71 GENOS BELT SERVICE...... D 27-28 POLITIS, PAUL...... BZ 21 VINTAGE AUTO WAREHOUSE LLC...... C 69 GLATFELTER, DALE...... D 109 POWDER CRAFT INC...... D 64-67 VINTAGE MOTORSPORTS...... BT 12-15 GOBLE, ALLEN...... C 44-45 VOAKE, WILLIAM...... IA 72 GRASSROOTS MOTORSPORTS, INC...... R ...... B 44-46 RATCO INC...... A 33-34 W GREEN CYCLE DESIGN GROUP...... D 116 RED BEARDS TAGS & BAGS...... D 71-74 WAGAMAN, JEFF...... D 63 GROVE, MIKE...... D 89 RED COAT RESTORATIONS...... A 56, IA 54 WANNEMACHER, MARK...... D 105-106 REINHARDT, GARY...... D 94 WEAVER, HENRY...... E 87-89 H RENAULT OWNERS CLUB OF NORTH WELSH JAGUAR ENTERPRISES...... HAAR, JERRY...... BZ 30 AMERICA...... IA 22-23 ...... A 43, IA 41 HASTINGS, JOHN...... B 59-60 REVERSE LOGIC LIMITED...... B 74-76 WESTERN PA TRUIMPH ASSN...... C 66-68 HEMMINGS MOTOR NEWS RIMEL, JAMES...... A 66 WILHELM, LINDA...... D 44-45 PUBLICATIONS...... B 48-51 ROSE, PAUL...... E 71 WINNERS CIRCLE...... F 85-88 HENCK, DONALD...... C 53-54 WIRE WHEEL CLASSIC...... D 98-101 HOGAN, SPENCER...... A 40 S WOODRUFF, EDWARD...... D 91 HOLTZAPPLE, JOHN...... IA 33-36 S & S SALES...... D 81-84, E 83-86 HUGHEY, MIKE...... D 80, E 82 SALVATION ARMY, THE...... IA 70 Y SHELL VALLEY CLASSIC WHEELS...... YEAGER, DAVID...... A 30-32, IA 28 I ...... BT 39-44, F 116-120, G 118-122 YURKO, TOBY...... C 70 INTERMECCANICA INTERNATIONAL INC SILVER FEATHER...... A 24-26 ...... BT 73-74 J finding vendor spaces JACKS GENERAL MERCHANDISE..C 79-80 JIMS RARE SERIALS...... BZ 16-18 JOHNSON, RICHARD...... D 48 1 Row or Building? ROWS: BUILDINGS: K A-Z. . . . Main Field DA-DB. .Car Corral Pavilions KASTBERG, JONATHAN...... F 63 IA-IO . . . Infield BR. . . .Building R KEEFER, ROBERT...... B 56-58 NA-NZ. . .North Field BT. . . .Building T KNUDSON, ERIK...... A 68-70 CA-CE. . .Car Corral BY. . . .Building Y KONTES, JACK...... C 81-82 MIDWAY. .Manufacturers Midway BZ. . . .Building Z (Grandstand) KRESS SHIRTS...... BT 9 KYLE, DAVE...... IA 45 2 Look at the map (pages 18-19) After you identify what you are looking for (row or building), find it on the map then look for the space number(s).

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BROTHERS, JOHN AND DAVE DENMAT PICTURED WITH A FINISHED MEYERS MANX, OR “DUNE BUGGY,” KIT From Childhood Idol to Business Partner By Sarah Burkarth, Carlisle Events Social Media Coordinator

s children, the Denmat twin Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals the Import & Kit Nationals. Abrothers idolized a man in 2008. With Ed’s encouragement, John by the name of Bruce Meyers, Working with the Meyers’ reached out to the dune buggy the “super cool California dune brand, John began to realize legend and invited him to the buggy designer.” Today, those the marketing power behind show. Bruce Meyers and the brothers are direct retailers of a professionally run car show. Denmat Cars display were a big the Meyers Manx kits, otherwise He had recently completed the success at the 2008 event. Since known as dune buggies. assembly of a hot rod Manx then, Meyers has attended The original kits are sold and knew that he had built many times and Denmat Cars exclusively through Meyers something special. Wanting to has been here all but one year. Manx in CA, so John and Dave show it off, he timidly called The Denmat brothers set up Denmat came up with a way Carlisle Events. “I made a half- their display on Thursday and to promote the iconic dune scared phone call for vendor always enjoy reconnecting with buggy brand on the east coast. information and was immedi- other vendors, meeting new They founded Denmat Cars ately treated like the most business owners and making in 2007 and assemble the kits important person in the world. new friends. John says one of to customers’ objectives for Little did I know that Carlisle his favorite things about the style and performance. Their Events treats all their guests show is “watching the expres- company is based in Cape Cod. like the most important people sions from children when The first Meyers Manx that in the world,” noted Denmat. they discover a Manx for the John assembled was a burnt During that initial phone call, first time. The excitement and orange 2+2 Manxter, which Denmat mentioned the name interest in the vehicles we would eventually be featured Bruce Meyers. Event manager build is proof that what we do alongside their longtime hero Ed Buczeskie knew the huge is worthwhile and keeps us Bruce Meyers and his wife impact Bruce’s participation coming back to Carlisle every Winnie at their first visit to the would have on the kit side of year.”

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guest profile

AUSTIN SMITH AND HIS 1970 VW BEETLE Austin Smith and the Little Bug That Could By Crystal Statskey

ith 40 years of history to the Carlisle Fairgrounds “his installed a 1972 engine, new Wour name, Carlisle Events backyard.” floor pans, fresh paint and a lot has welcomed generations Before Austin had his driver’s of TLC while trying to keep it as of enthusiasts through the license, he worked out a deal original as possible. gates. The stories that come with his parents to buy a 1970 Austin showed the car here from them are often very Volkswagen Beetle for $150. The in 2014 and has won the Best entertaining. From Austin “bug” had been his favorite car of Show award at some local Smith, who lives near the since the age of 10 when his events. It has also won the Fairgrounds, comes a story that favorite movie was “Herbie Fully hearts of many spectators. caught our attention during Loaded.” Fresh out of high school, the 2014 Carlisle Import & Kit The car wasn’t in the best Austin is currently attending Nationals. of shape and he knew it was Harrisburg Area Community Austin has been coming to going to be a lot of work, but it College. While taking college our events since his father was would be worth it. It didn’t have classes part time, he works at carrying him around as a child. an engine, the floors were rusty Bobby Rahal Lexus as a car In fact, coming to Carlisle is and the paint was faded, but manager’s assistant. one of their favorite past times. Austin still thought the bug had When asked about future They come to buy parts, admire character. projects, Austin explained that the cars on the showfield and About a month before his he and his father are currently enjoy an overall good time. Now, 16th birthday, Austin and his restoring a 1969 Austin Healy. as a teen, Austin still comes father embarked on a six-month We look forward to seeing this to the shows and considers restoration project. They car on the showfield soon.

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partner profiles

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helpful information

INFORMATION DRIVING ON-GROUNDS Visit Guest Services for information. A customer For safety reasons, the use of all personal means service associate will help you find answers to your of transportation (bikes, scooters, golf carts, ATVs, questions. motorcycles, minibikes, etc.) is forbidden on the Fairgrounds from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all show days. No unlicensed drivers may operate vehicles at any IF SOMEONE IS LOST time. Verification of insurance is required. If you are unable to contact a member of your party, go to Guest Services for assistance. PHONE & LOCAL NUMBERS There is a public telephone located in FIRST AID Guest Services. Local area code is 717. Emergency Medical Staff is on hand and located in the trailer by Guest Services in front of the Grand- Carlisle Events...... 717-243-7855 stand. Security...... 717-960-6429 Scooter Rental...... 888-441-7575 Orrstown Bank...... 717-245-0682 LOST & FOUND Repair Service, John’s Mobile. . . . .717-245-0076 Check for lost items or turn in found items at Guest Towing Service, Jerry’s...... 717-258-1517 Services. Taxi Service (Gate 1, 2, 3)...... 717-243-4343 Greyhound Bus ...... 717-255-6970 ATM & FINANCIAL SERVICES Carlisle Hospital...... 717-249-1212 An ATM and financial services are provided by Holy Spirit Walk-In...... 717-218-3920 Orrstown Bank in Building T. AllBetterCare Urgent Care...... 717-258-9355

T-SHIRTS & SOUVENIRS PETS Official event merchandise is available in The Pets are strongly discouraged for health and safety Carlisle Store in Building T. reasons. If you cannot make other arrangements, your pet must be on a leash and policing after it is required. Your pet must be under your control at all HAND CART RENTAL times, and you are responsible for its actions. Any Sturdy hand carts are available to rent at Guest unsafe action by your pet may result in expulsion Services. Donations go to Chip Miller Charitable without refund. Foundation. CONDITIONS PARTS HAULING Dangerous or slippery conditions can exist on To request parts hauling service via a motorized the Fairgrounds. Due to the nature of the goods cart, call 717-960-6429. Donations go to Chip Miller displayed, heavy equipment and moving vehicles Charitable Foundation. are present. Carlisle Events cannot be responsible for the conduct of vendors and patrons entering the TAXI premises. Those who enter the Fairgrounds do so at If you’d like a ride on the taxi cart within the their own risk. fairgrounds, call 717-960-6429. Donations go to Chip Miller Charitable Foundation. PHOTO & VIDEO DISCLAIMER Filming and photography take place during events WI-FI held at the Carlisle Fairgrounds and Carlisle Expo “CARLISLE EVENTS HOT SPOT” is the name of the Center. By attending any Carlisle Productions event, public wireless Internet network available in front of there is implied consent, and you agree to give the grandstand. No password required. Unsecured Carlisle Productions and authorized filming and/ connection. You are responsible for the security of or production companies and/or media outlets your information and equipment. Carlisle Events the right to film, photograph, record your name, assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable for nickname, picture, biographical material, voice and/ any damages. or likeness and to use in any manner of media in connection with the event or future events and the advertising and promotion thereof. The same holds SCOOTER, WHEELCHAIR & WAGON RENTALS true for any vehicle, product or any other item you For mobility assistance, scooters, wheelchairs display or bring to the event. You also agree to the and wagons are available to rent at Gates 3 and broadcast, production, reproduction, printing, distri- 5. Rentals are limited and arrangements may be bution and exhibition of any such photographs and/ made by contacting Scootaround at 1-888-441-7575 or recordings of the event, and any programming or online at: www.scootaround.com/rentals/c/ derived from the event, by any and all means, media, carlisleevents devices, processes and technology now or hereafter known or devised anywhere in the universe at any RECEIVING (Outside Gate 5) time in perpetuity as Carlisle Productions or any of Any items sent here must be addressed to: these authorized producers, filmers, photographers 504 Cavalry Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 with the and/or media outlets elect without compensation of any kind to you. vendor’s name and space number included.

28 2015 CARLISLE IMPORT & KIT NATIONALS | CarlisleEvents.com our team William Miller Jr. Co-founder/Owner Elliot “Chip” Miller (d’d) Co-founder/Owner Lance Miller Owner/Partner, Corvette Event Manager Bill Miller III Partner, Auction Manager Scott Amig Expo Center Facility Director Ken Appell Event Manager (Performance & Style, Ford) Aubrie Atwell Sponsorship & Event Coordinator Dennis Baish Auction Manager Scott Berger Director of Information Technology Tim Bowman Facilities Director Jim Brady Dir. Southeast Div. (Winter & Fall Florida AutoFest) Harold Brandt Chief Financial Officer Ed Buczeskie Event Manager (Import, Chrysler) Sarah Burkharth Social Media Specialist Tony Cline Director of Auction Operations Tami DeMark Customer Service Specialist Tim DeMark Business Dev., Event Mgr. (Spring & Fall Carlisle) Buzz Frey Facilities Assistant Michael Garland Media Specialist Ron Kuhn Auction Logistics Manager Sean Landry Security Manager Barbara Loy Customer Service Specialist Russell Mason Facilities Assistant Dave McCoy Auction Specialist Jodi Morrison Executive Assistant Flip Sayers Facilities Assistant Ed Scholly Assoc. Dir. of Bus. & Event Dev., Event Mgr. (Truck) Wayne Slaybaugh Facilities Assistant Betsy Smith Customer Service Specialist Christine Smith Marketing Director Rebecca Spahr Print Production Manager Tyler Staley Event Manager (GM, Bloomsburg) Diane Vaughn Director of Customer Relations Jim Vinarski Director of Business and Event Development Lynn Walter Accounting Clerk Andrew Welsh Graphic Designer Kim Wickard Auction Specialist Brett Withjack Web/Multimedia Specialist

CarlisleEvents.com | 2015 CARLISLE IMPORT & KIT NATIONALS 29 20 LB. BAGS – $6 concessions Available at most Concession Stands OFFICIAL BEVERAGE OF CARLISLE EVENTS

Bricker’s French Fries (Food Court) French fries, fish sandwiches, chicken strips, Italian sausage, hot dogs and burgers. Bruster’s Ice Cream & Hand dipped and soft ice cream. / Hot dogs – chili, cheese or plain. Chicken Nathan’s Hot Dogs tenders, corn dog nuggets, fries, onion rings. Breakfast: sausage gravy or cream (Food Court) chipped beef over biscuits, doughnuts and hash browns. Cinnamon buns, coffee cake, doughnuts, fudge, whoopie pies, sandwiches, fresh Carlisle Bakery (IB 69) brewed coffee and tea. Carlisle High School Band Boosters Breakfast sandwiches, homefries, sausage gravy and biscuits. Burgers, hot dogs, (Food Court) pork BBQ, French fries, apple dumplings and soft pretzels. Double Twist Soft Pretzels Soft pretzels, ham & cheese pockets, pretzel dog, pretzelroni, elephant ears, lemon- (Building T) ade and iced tea. Chicken pieces, chicken tenders, buffalo chicken dip, potato wedges, baked beans, Hippie Chick-In (Food Court) mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, biscuits and flavored iced coffee. New York style pizza, stromboli, hot and cold subs, wings, chicken fingers, fries, Marcello’s Ristorante (Food Court) mozzarella cheese sticks, breakfast pizza and breakfast sandwiches. Shuman’s Concessions Hot dogs, burgers, sausages, chicken cheesesteak, pulled pork, warm pretzel braids, (IM 56, A 82) smoothies, lemonade and iced tea. Breakfast sandwiches. Breakfast sandwiches, ham & swiss sandwiches, chicken pot pie, chicken corn soup, Stoltzfus Catering (Food Court) ham & bean soup, beef vegetable soup, potato salad, sticky buns and shoo fly pie. Breakfast sandwiches, rib eye sandwiches, jumbo brats, Coney Island dog, Carolina Tom’s Pit Stop (Food Court) pork BBQ, sweet sausage, chili dogs, cheese dogs, sweet potato fries, loaded nachos and soft pretzels. Sweet Italian & sausage, Big Woody sausage, fries, loaded fries, chili bowl, pierogis, Woody’s (Food Court, beside Stage) sausage bowl, chef salad, chicken tenders, hot dogs, chicken cheesesteak, cheese- burgers, pretzel dogs and loaded pretzels. Breakfast.

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vendor incentives

ending at a Carlisle event Multi-Show Discounts Space Renewals Vcan be a great way to make If you purchase vending space You have renewal rights to your money, clean out your garage at 5-6 events during the 2015 vending spaces for 90 days season, you will be eligible to after the end of an event. You and an overall fun experience. receive a 5% discount on your will receive a renewal notice Our 82-acre facility has bath total vendor fees paid. Purchase approx. 30 days after the event houses and multiple options for space at 7 or more events and a final reminder postcard dining at our concessionaires and receive a 10% discount. two weeks prior to the deadline. so camping in your vendor Discounts will be paid at the Early Bird Renewal Discount space is an easy choice. Read end of the season. The best deal in renewing your on for more reasons to vend at Free Specialty Listing vending spaces is to pay for Carlisle. As a vendor you are entitled to 2016 before the event is over. New Vendors: Free Space one free specialty listing in the You’ll get a 5% discount! Visit If you’ve never had space at an event guide for each event you Vendor Services in the Regis- event (or haven’t for two years), attend. Help your customers tration building outside Gate 3. you can get one space FREE if find you; return your order form Buy Vending Space Online today! you buy TWO spaces. New this year! You can buy Current Vendors: BOGO! Free Alphabetical Listing vending spaces online! Two If you buy a vending space at If you buy vending space at an weeks after the 90-day renewal an event where you haven’t event, you will be included in deadline, all spaces that have before, just buy ONE – and get the alphabetical vendor listing not been purchased will be one FREE! in the event guide. available on a first-come, first- served basis. You can even choose the exact space!

car corral bonus - social media showroom

f you buy a car corral space We will post your photos one The Social Media Showroom Iin 2015, you are invited to time – within a 14-day window is a trial run during 2015. advertise that vehicle for sale of the event – on Facebook and Depending on its success, it on our social media pages – Twitter. They will remain in the may be implemented for 2016 Facebook and Twitter – FREE! Social Media Showroom photo for a fee. Take advantage of this Just e-mail up to four photos album on the Facebook page for special offer! of your vehicle to SocialShow the applicable event. Thank you for your support, [email protected]. If you buy multipls car corral and we hope the additional Include your name, vendor spaces, you may advertise each exposure of your vehicle number, event name, space vehicle on the Social Media provided by the Carlisle Events number and important details Showroom. This offer is valid for Social Media Showroom results about the vehicle you’re selling. each car corral space. in a sale.

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