OFFICIAL EVENT GUIDE Official Event Souvenirs Official Event Guide Partner AUTOMOTIVE EVENTS FOR Building T THE ENTIRE FAMILY CONTENTS QUICK-START GUIDE 5 Welcome 7 Hurst/Olds Showcase EVENT SCHEDULE VENDOR LIST Toronado PAGE 22 PAGE 26 9 Featured Vehicles Solid Lifter Showroom 11 Event Highlights 15 NPD Showfield Highlights 17 Kids’ Activity Center 19 Women’s Oasis 21 Guest Spotlight 22 Event Schedule EVENT MAP CENTERFOLD, PAGES 24-25 24 Event Map 26 Vendors: By Specialty 28 Vendors: A-Z 1 where map - CENTERFOLD 31 Vendor Spotlight ATM Displays 34 Our Partners T-Shirts & Souvenirs Restrooms 39 Information Seminars 2 when 43 Concessions Event Schedule – 22 3 whAT Event Highlights – 11 Kids’ Activity Center – 17 Women’s Oasis – 19 CONTACT 4 whO Carlisle Events Vendors: By Specialty – 26 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd. Vendors: A-Z – 28 Carlisle, PA 17013 717-243-7855 CarlisleEvents.com [email protected] CARLISLEEVENTS.COM | 2016 CARLISLE GM NATIONALS 3 WELCOME TO THE CARLISLE GM NATIONALS From the Owners From the EVENT MANAGER Welcome to the 2016 GM Nationals, thanks for joining us! I’m excited to be back for my fourth year as the event manager of this show. One of the biggest things you probably noticed about the show this year was its brand new weekend which now overlaps Father’s Day. So, before we go any further, happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! LANCE MILLER, BILL MILLER, JR., TYLER STALEY BILL MILLER III It is truly amazing how many people have become Thank you for choosing to involved with cars because of a father-son or father-daughter bond over spend your weekend with us. wrenching. I earned my passion for cars from my dad who is, ironically, It is because of you that we a big Ford fanatic. But, regardless of our favorite manufacturer, all of us are able to continue producing enthusiasts share a common bond – we love cars! Many of us have our world-class automotive events fathers to thank for turning us into gearheads so take a minute to thank for 40+ years. We hope you your dad for starting your passion and be sure to introduce your kids to have a great experience! this awesome hobby. This year’s event is offering a special nod towards fans of the Oldsmobile. In particular, two Olds-focused displays are being featured TAKE OUR survey in Building T: 50 Years of the Toronado and a showcase dedicated to the We always welcome your iconic Hurst/Olds. comments and suggestions. Complimenting the Hurst/Olds display and Toronado display, special Go to the event web page on guests Don Glover (an original Hurst team engineer) and David North our website and click on the (the original designer of the Toronado) will be here to meet enthusi- “Take Our Survey” button. asts. Mr. North will also be offering seminars about the design of the Toronado. Combine the special displays and guests along with UMI’s autocross connect WITH US activities, SLP’s burnout contest and over 1,000 show cars and you get Go online for event information, one awesome weekend for the entire family. Even more special is our photos and videos. Join the first-ever Dads and Doughnuts celebration on Sunday, which is a way conversation and follow us. of thanking all dads for coming to the show. Kids are eligible for FREE monster truck rides, and dads who register a show car can grab a coffee, a doughnut and a family picture to remember the event. So, to all the enthusiasts out there, thanks for coming and have a great weekend! 2017 DATES: JUNE 16-18 CONTACT [email protected] • 717-243-7855 x124 CARLISLEEVENTS.COM | 2016 CARLISLE GM NATIONALS 5 6 2016 CARLISLE GM NATIONALS | CARLISLEEVENTS.COM SPECIAL DISPLAYs: LOCATED IN BUILDING T 50th anniv. HURST/ of the OLDS OLDSMOBILE SHOWCASE TORONADO 1969 Oldsmobile Hurst 1976 Oldsmobile H/O 1966 Toronado Deluxe 1966 Toronado John Kushner Proposal Mike and Marjie Makowski William Myers Rick & Sharon Tice 1972 Oldsmobile Hurst 1979 Oldsmobile Hurst 1966 Toronado DeLuxe 1966 Toronado Gene Pasti Jack Hooks Paul Andreas Andre’ DiLouis 1972 Hurst/Olds Cutlass 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst 1970 Toronado GT 1981 Toronado Pace Car Ed Pienta Mike and Marjie Markowski Bruce Denison Gary Scheideger and Dave Hensel In 1967, Hurst Performance experimented with the newly-redesigned Olds 4-4-2. They used the front- wheel-drive setup from the Toronado and placed it in 1968 Fouranado 1973 Oldsmobile Hurst 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst Fred Mandrick a 4-4-2. It was dubbed the William and Darlene Myers Jack Hooks “Fouranado,” a name that reflected a car that was 4-4-2-equipped with the heart of a Toronado. Hurst used the 455 C.I., W-34 package engine offered in the Toronado as the power plant. The entire project involved a lot of custom work, such as sectioning the fenders, flattening the floor (since no driveshaft was needed) and blending the 1974 Oldsmobile Hurst 1986 Oldsmobile H/O frames of both cars. The end result is this one-of- Jack Hooks Aero Coupe a-kind, experimental vehicle hand-built by Hurst Rick & Sharon Tice Performance. CARLISLEEVENTS.COM | 2016 CARLISLE GM NATIONALS 7 8 2016 CARLISLE GM NATIONALS | CARLISLEEVENTS.COM SPECIAL DISPLAY: FEATURED VEHICLES LOCATED IN BUILDING T 1998 Pontiac Trans Am 2013 Cadillac Cts-v Wagon 1948 GMC Panel Truck 1969 Chevrolet SS Chevelle Chris Papadoplos Ryan Bailey Ed Laman Linda & John Mongelli 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Joe Williams Jeffrey Hughes Tony Moller 1969 Chevy Camaro 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Lou Jasper David Darr Frank Stech Douglas Helsel 1987 Buick Grand National 1987 Buick Regal 1987 Buick Regal Turbo T 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Carey May Randall Asbury Jordan Polites Johnny Pappas SPECIAL DISPLAY: SOLID LIFTER SHOWROOM LOCATED IN BUILDING Y Visit the Solid Lifter Showroom in Building Y to check out a collection of Yenkos, COPOs and other rare GM performance vehicles. The crew from Super Car Workshop always brings an amazing collection of cars for our enthusiasts – don’t miss it! CARLISLEEVENTS.COM | 2016 CARLISLE GM NATIONALS 9 Event HIGHLIGHTS SPECIAL GUEST: David North This iconic GM designer is best known for his rendering that eventually became the 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado. This uniquely-designed and well-optioned car became a milestone in automotive luxury and technology. Meet Mr. North throughout Friday and Saturday in Building T, as well as at his seminars on the history of the Toronado’s design. SPECIAL GUEST: Don Glover Meet one of the original four Hurst Performance team members who created the ’68 Hurst/Olds. Mr. Glover, who was an engineer for Hurst, will be AUTOMOTIVE ARt in Building T on Friday and Saturday of the show to Visit David Snyder in Building T to see a display of meet and greet enthusiasts, as well as share some of his automotive artwork featuring products produced his stories related to the H/O line of cars. by General Motors. One of his newest works, “Rocket Fuel,” is pictured above. If the timing is right, you SPECIAL GUEST: Dennis Kirban might get to see him in action. Best known for his thorough knowledge of Turbo Regals, Mr. Kirban is also a Hurst nut. Sit in on his AUTOCROSS seminars, offered Friday and Saturday, to learn more HOSTED BY THE CUMBERLAND VALLEY CORVETTE CLUB about Hurst history. Mr. Kirban has an extensive • Autocross is just for fun, not competition, for collection of Hurst memorabilia and rare parts to experience and a chance to compare lap times. share with our enthusiasts. • Registration is required and takes place at the autocross track at select times throughout the SPECIAL GUEST: Paul Koerner event. Please see the schedule. Perhaps one of the most knowledgeable GM • Fee may apply. Includes three timed runs of two mechanics around, Mr. Koerner has been in the laps. business of keeping GM products running since • Must be registered for the NPD Showfield and have earning his Service Technician status in 1997. Join a valid driver’s license. Mr. Koerner in the Tech Tent on Friday and Saturday to learn more about how to maintain, upgrade and MONSTER TRUCK RIDES troubleshoot late-model GM engines. Take a ride on the Predator Monster Truck! • See map for location INSTALLATIONS • Fee $10 per ride A & A AUTO STORES • Fri. & Sat. 9 - 5 and Sun. 9 - 2. You can get new parts installed on your vehicle during the event! If yours isn’t already on-grounds, A COMPLETE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE get an installation pass from A & A when you VENDORS schedule your appointment. Finding restoration parts and new products • Performance exhaust installations should be a breeze in our huge swap meet and • See “Installation Alley” on the map Manufacturers Midway. • The locations of vendors and Midway partners are AUTOCROSS RIDE-ALONGS listed starting on page 26. SPONSORED BY UMI PERFORMANCE CAR CORRAL Go for a thrill ride on the Autocross Track! Join • The Car Corral is reserved just for the sale of a professional driver from UMI Performance and vehicles experience first-hand what going fast is all about. • Title transfer services are offered at the Notary • See schedule for times Office in the Pavilion • Financial services are available from Orrstown Bank in Building T CARLISLEEVENTS.COM | 2016 CARLISLE GM NATIONALS 11 Event HIGHLIGHTS Bandit Edition Car NEW SATURDAY two burnout Contests The 1977 Trans Am from Smokey and the Bandit is Who will blow their tires? Find out Saturday at easily one of the most recognizable movie cars.