OFFICIAL DIRECTORY PARTNER VISIT BUILDING T FOR YOUR EVENT SHIRTS AT THE CARLISLE STORE WELCOME ED BUCZESKIE, EVENT MANAGER IF YOU FIND YOUR PRIZE, BUY IT. IT MAY BE GONE SOON elcome to the 28th edition of the Carlisle Import & his is our second year as an offi cial partner of Carlisle WKit Nationals, the event that’s oft en referred to as TEvents, and we’re proud to be working with Carlisle an international celebration. Each year, we have vehicles to create these directories. Pick up a free copy of our from at least seven countries and nearly 40 unique magazines at one of the several newsstands at the show. manufacturers. In addition to the aforementioned Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals is a place for import vehicles, we have replicas that pay tribute to dreamers, where someone with a good skill set and numerous manufacturers from a variety of countries. some time can use sweat-equity to create the replica If that’s not enough, we also have kit vehicles that are Cobra of their dreams. Or if you want to change out totally unique creations from some incredible designers. your old-fashioned carburetor to a modern injection We are honored to host all of the clubs, groups and system, you’ll fi nd what you need here. individuals that make up this great show! In today’s world, we all spend a lot of time on My role in this international celebration is to the Internet, both for business and for our hobbies. provide an enjoyable venue with activities and But nothing beats walking down an aisle fi lled with guests that will ultimately make for an unforgettable vendors who are enthusiasts just like you, who are glad weekend. To that end, it’s my personal goal to improve to have a conversation with you about your project — the show each year by growing the existing activities and help guide you down the path to success. and features as well as adding new ones. With the I do have some tips when it comes to enjoying diversity of this event, your role is to provide me with Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals. First, if a booth looks your input and feedback so I can make the show as like it is full of stuff that could be useful to you, take a enjoyable as possible for everyone. picture of it with your camera or smartphone. I always As you’re enjoying the show this weekend, I ask seem to lose business cards, but if I take a picture that that you please think about what you like, what you has a name and contact number in it, chances are I’ll think we can make better, what you don’t like and what be able to fi nd it later. we can add to the show in the future. Aft er the show, Second, if you come across a part you’ve been please take the time to complete the survey online looking for for some time, and the price is right, just and give your honest feedback. If you prefer, you are buy it. Right then. Don’t think you’ll come back in 10 more than welcome to contact me directly at EdB@ or 20 or 90 minutes. You’ll wander away, and if you do CarlisleEvents.com or (717) 243-7855. come back, that rare part might just be gone. Th is is a show that arguably off ers more diversity And fi nally, when you get home, take a hard look at than any of our others. When it comes to planning this your own garage. Is there some stuff that you’ve “been event, that diversity creates some unique challenges meaning to get to” for a decade now? If there is (and I’m but in the end it results in one of our most enjoyable sure there will be) reserve your booth space now for the shows. Ultimately, it becomes several shows in one Carlisle swap meet that fi ts your stuff , and move it down venue, and no matter what brand you prefer, there the road. Remember, every part that goes away means are more than 1,000 other cars to enjoy this weekend. you have that much more room for something new! Make sure you step out of your comfort zone and take Enjoy your time here, and I hope you go home with the time to enjoy all of the amazing vehicles! a trunk full of stuff for your project. — Ed Buczeskie, Event Manager — Keith Martin, Sports Car Market publisher Contents Invitational Display . .12 Vendor Profi le: Joe Lazenby . .24 Guest of Honor, Peter Brock . .5 Passport . .16 Saabs @ Carlisle . .26 Event Highlights . .6 Event Map . .Center Club Challenge . .28 Hours / Schedule . .9 Vendors . .20 Partner Profi les . .30 Helpful Info . .10 Go Go Volvo . .22 Concessions . .32 CarlisleEvents.com 2013 CARLISLE IMPORT & KIT NATIONALS 3 2013-2014 EVENT DATES PETER BROCK, GUEST OF HONOR Peter Brock is known within automotive circles for many reasons to many people. If you’re passionate about the Corvette, he’s the guy who penned the lines of the original Stingray racer and by extension the ’63 Corvette “split window.” For Cobra fans, Brock’s the guy who took the brick-like Shelby Cobra roadster 2013 2014 and turned it into the slippery Cobra Daytona Coupe AUTO MANIA JAN. JAN. — the fi rst American car to grab the FIA’s GT World ALLENTOWN PA FAIRGROUNDS 18-20 17-19 Championship. Datsun devotees love to remember ZEPHYRHILLS WINTER AUTOFEST FEB. FEB. the man who, as part of Brock Racing Enterprises FESTIVAL PARK, ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 21-24 20-23 during the late ’60s and early ’70s, brought success to APRIL APRIL the brand. Brock was a fun-loving hipster who coolly SPRING CARLISLE & AUCTION 24-28 23-27 called the shots as BRE’s 510 coupes decimated the AUBURN SPRING & AUCTION MAY MAY Alfas and Porsches of the Trans-Am 2.5 series. Brock is AUCTION PARK, AUBURN, IN 9-11 8-10 a true innovator within the industry and you can meet this great man onsite throughout the weekend. 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. We are very pleased to have the famed #46 BRE Datsun 510 on display this weekend courtesy of Nissan Motor Corporation. Driven by John Morton, it won the Under 2.5 Trans Am Championships in 1971 and 1972. Th e 1.8-liter engine develops 190 horsepower at 8,000 RPM. It ushered in and solidly established the value of Japanese imports and so totally dominated the series that all competition withdrew, thereby canceling the series! Be sure to see this car and Peter Brock in Keith Martin’s Building Y this weekend. Sports Car Market™ The Insider’s Guide to Collecting, Investing, Values, and Trends PREFERRED PREFERRED PREFERRED OFFICIAL PREFERRED OFFICIAL OFFICIAL CAR CARE PERFORMANCE AUTO PARTS CLASSIC CAR COLLECTOR CAR AUTO TRANSPORT EVENT DIRECTORY PRODUCTS PRODUCTS STORE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE COMPANY PARTNER CarlisleEvents.com 2013 CARLISLE IMPORT & KIT NATIONALS 5 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS EVENT HIGHLIGHTS SWAP MEET STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE JUDGING RACE CAR PADDOCK CARLISLE WINNER’S CIRCLE AUTOCROSS RJ CRUISING IN HIS Z Swap Meet & Car Corral event. Each year, clubs compete to see which has the your ability to manage it. Instructors will be available to Live Music Find a vehicle in the car corral (located across most vehicles in attendance, and awards are presented ride along and help you fi nd new levels of performance. A variety of bands will be playing in multiple from the food court) and shop the swap meet. You’ll to the top three. Th ere is also an award presented to the Registration is required at the SCCA tent next to locations during the event this year. See the schedule fi nd new product manufacturers, accessories, parts club with the coolest hangout. Th e award is based on the track. Th e charge for each entry is $25. When you on the following pages for the lineup. and memorabilia. Vendors are listed by specialty and predetermined criteria to see who best represents the register, you will choose a specifi c session. Th ere are Across the Pond • Focused on traditional Irish and alphabetically on pages 20-21. Title transfer services spirit of the show. See who won last year on page 28. eight drivers per session. Check in at least 30 minutes Scottish songs and tunes, this trio adds their own are off ered at the notary offi ce in the pavilion and prior to your start time for sign-in and safety inspec- arrangements to create a unique and moving style. fi nancial services are available through Orrstown Bank Carlisle Elite • We will be roaming the showfi eld on tion.