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OFFICIAL EVENT GUIDE Official Event Souvenirs Official Event Guide Partner CarlisleEvents.com Building T WELCOME from the owners from the event manager Viper or Valiant, it doesn’t really matter in the Mopar hobby — and that’s what makes it so great. Our cama- raderie is second to none. I met many friends that I’ve known since the ‘80s simply because we drove Mopars. More than one friendship resulted from passing each other on the road then pulling over somewhere to talk. Now that Ma Mopar is making some really exciting LANCE MILLER, BILL MILLER, JR., ED BUCZESKIE cars again, we have a whole new generation entering the BILL MILLER III hobby. Speaking of generations, this year we are high- lighting cars from one of the earliest generations and one of the most recent. hank you for choosing Starting with the “newest,” we have the Dodge and Plymouth Neon. Believe it Tto spend your weekend or not, these twins turned 20 this year! with us. It is because of you About ten years before the Neon we were blessed with some cars from, that we are able to continue none other than, Carroll Shelby. Jumping back a bit farther to the heart of the producing world-class muscle car craze we have two of the coolest street versions of race cars, the automotive events 40 years AAR ‘Cuda and Challenger T/A. Finally, we take about a 60-year journey in the and running. We are adding Way Back Machine to the Virgil Exner era, 1955 through 1961. In addition to these spotlighted vehicles, we have lots of everything else new features to make sure too. Basically, if it was built by Chrysler after WWII, you’ll probably find it here. you have a great experience If it was built before the war, we welcome those vehicles too. On the opposite every time. Stay up to date end of the spectrum are the late models, and we have more of them than most with us on Facebook and LX-specific events, plus hundreds of trucks both new and old. enjoy your visit. So there you have it, folks, this is a show that truly represents more than seven decades of the Mopar hobby. Sure, the show is still predominantly classic muscle, but thanks to each of you, we have something to offer just survey about any Mopar enthusiast – and lots of it. Regardless of age (car or owner), We always welcome your if you’re reading this, then you are most likely part of our big Mopar family! comments and suggestions. Unlike most other automotive brands, we are arguably the most cohesive. Please fill out our survey I think that is what will keep the Mopar hobby strong for years to come. We online. all have our preferences and favorites, but in the end we all respect just about everything that’s ever come out of Auburn Hills. The fact that Chrysler is building high quality vehicles, as well as some of the best-performing ones stay connected ever, will bring a whole new generation of cars and owners to our family. Looking ahead to next year, we will celebrate 50 years of the Charger and Go online for event videos, 50 years of the Street Hemi. Look for some of the most iconic examples of photos and conversation. each July 15-17, 2016. See you at the next Mopar Family Reunion! I’d love to hear from you! Send an email or call me at: [email protected] • 717-243-7855 x131 CarlisleEvents.com | 2015 CARLISLE CHRYSLER NATIONALS 3 contents 2015-2016 event dates 6 Event Schedule 8 Special Guests 10 Event Highlights 12 Kids at Carlisle 13 Showfield 14 Seminars 15 A Tribute to Our Friend 16 Women’s Oasis 18 MCG’s Mopar Hall of Fame 20 Forward Look Reunion Children 12 & Under 22 AAR Cuda & Admitted Free Challenger T/A Display 24 Invitational Display 2015 2016 26 Mopar Survivors Display Auto Mania Allentown PA Fairgrounds Jan. 16-18 Jan. 15-17 28 Vendor Profile Winter Florida AutoFest Feb. 19-22 Feb. 25-28 30 Guest Profile Sun ’n Fun, Lakeland, FL CARLISLE AUCTIONS COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION 32 Event Map Spring Carlisle April 22-26 April 20-24 34 Guest Profile Carlisle PA Fairgrounds CARLISLE AUCTIONS COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION 36 Club Challenge Import & Kit Nationals Carlisle PA Fairgrounds May 15-17 May 13-15 38 Partner Profiles Ford Nationals 40 Helpful Information Carlisle PA Fairgrounds June 5-7 June 3-5 42 Vendors (by specialty) GM Nationals Carlisle PA Fairgrounds June 26-28 June 24-26 48 Vendors (A-Z) Chrysler Nationals July 10-12 July 15-17 56 Vendor Incentives & Carlisle PA Fairgrounds Social Media Showroom Performance & Style Carlisle PA Fairgrounds July 17-19 July 22-24 58 Concessions Truck Nationals Aug. 7-9 Aug. 5-7 61 Carlisle Events & Carlisle PA Fairgrounds Carlisle Auctions Team Bloomsburg Nationals Bloomsburg PA Fairgrounds Aug. 14-16 Aug. 12-14 61 Advertisers Index Corvettes at Carlisle Carlisle PA Fairgrounds Aug. 28-30 Aug. 26-28 contact info Fall Carlisle Sept. 30-Oct. 4 Sept. 28-Oct. 2 Carlisle PA Fairgrounds Carlisle Events CARLISLE AUCTIONS COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd. Carlisle, PA 17013 Fall Florida AutoFest Nov. 12-15 Nov. 10-13 Sun ’n Fun, Lakeland, FL 717-243-7855 CARLISLE AUCTIONS COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION CarlisleEvents.com Dates subject to change, please verify before traveling. [email protected] 4 2015 CARLISLE CHRYSLER NATIONALS | CarlisleEvents.com event schedule THUR. Special Displays HOURS SET-UP FRI. SAT. SUN. SATURDAY • FORWARD LOOK REUNION / Building G GATES OPEN 7 - 7 7 - 6 7 - 6 7 - 1 3:30 PM GIVEAWAY REGISTRATION LAST CALL • DODGE NEONS / Tent in Yellow Showfield REGISTER BY 4:00 PM FOR THE ENGINE GIVEAWAY TEST DRIVES & THRILL RIDE 9 - 6 9 - 6 9 - 2 AT GUEST SERVICES SEMINAR: The Truth About Motor Oil - • AAR & T/A REUNION / Building Y 4 PM AUTOCROSS & RIDE-ALONGS 9 - 3 9 - 3 9-12 9 - 6 NEW DODGE TEST DRIVES / See Map Updated / Seminar Tent • MOPAR SURVIVORS / Tent-Row IB KIDS’ ACTIVITY CENTER 12 - 5 9 - 5 9 - 12 SEMINAR: Walk-Around of a New Dodge • SHELBY REUNION / Building T & Showfield 9 - 6 HELLCAT DRAG THRILL RIDE / See Map WOMEN’S OASIS 9 - 5 9 - 5 9 - 3 / front of Red 102.3 Stage • INVITATIONAL / Building T AUTOGRAPHS: BUILDINGS Y & Z OPEN 7 - 7 7 - 7 7 - 3 GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED • Tom Wopat /Building T Evening • ARTWORK by DAVID SNYDER / Building T 9 - 11 AM • Virgil Exner, Jr. /Building G 450” Low Block Stroker Engine BUILDING T OPEN 7 - 4 7 - 7 7 - 3 Activities by Muscle Motors & Mopar Muscle • The Golden Commandos /Autograph Tent begin at VENDOR SERVICES OFFICE 7 - 7 7 - 7 7 - 7 7 - 3 Driving/Riding Activities • Hall of Fame Inductees /Autograph Tent 4:30 PM / Red 102.3 Stage SHOWFIELD REGISTRATION 7 - 6 7 - 6 7 - 5 8 - 12 • AUTOCROSS / Autocross Track AUTOCROSS & RIDE-ALONGS with Hotchkis BURNOUT CONTEST 9 - 12 Get your / front of Red 102.3 Stage GUEST SERVICES 7 - 6 7 - 6 7 - 6 8 - 3 • AUTOCROSS RIDE-ALONGS / Autocross Track / Autocross Track seat in the Grandstand Sign up by 4 PM at Guest Services ORRSTOWN BANK 8 - 6 8 - 6 9 - 2 SEMINAR: Girls Auto Clinic by Patrice Banks • NEW DODGE TEST DRIVES / See Map 10 AM / Seminar Tent MS. CARLISLE CHRYSLER NATIONALS NOTARY 9 - 6 9 - 6 9 - 2 • HELLCAT DRAG THRILL RIDE / See Map CONTEST / Red 102.3 Stage AUTOGRAPHS: The Ramchargers Sign up by 3:30 PM at Guest Services 10:30 AM / Dodge Display on the Midway MOPAR HALL OF FAME 6:30 PM SEMINAR: Preventing the Ethanol / Radisson, Camp Hill FRIDAY 11:30 AM Destruction of Carburetors by Driven Racing Oil / Seminar Tent REGISTER FOR THE ENGINE GIVEAWAY AUTOGRAPHS: The Golden Commandos SUNDAY 1 - 2 PM SEMINAR: Car Care by Meguiar’s AT GUEST SERVICES / Dodge Display on the Midway NOON / Meguiar’s Display behind Red 102.3 Stage 9 - 2 NEW DODGE TEST DRIVES / See Map 9 - 6 NEW DODGE TEST DRIVES / See Map AUTOCROSS & RIDE-ALONGS with Hotchkis 1 - 3 PM SEMINAR: AAR & T/A Q&A by Barry / Autocross Track 9 - 2 HELLCAT DRAG THRILL RIDE / See Map 9 - 6 HELLCAT DRAG THRILL RIDE / See Map 1:30 PM Washington and Jeff Bangert ENGINE REV TRIBUTE TO TOM HOOVER / AAR-T/A Reunion Tent AUTOGRAPHS: AUTOGRAPHS: • Tom Wopat /Building T / Drivers, start your engines, Hemis for the SEMINAR: What’s Up With Mopar Values? 9 - 12 • Tom Wopat / Building T 2 PM • Virgil Exner, Jr. /Building G first 10 seconds, then everyone join in for a 1 PM by Auto Appraisal Group 9 - 11 AM • Virgil Exner, Jr. / Building G • Hall of Fame Inductees / Autograph Tent full minute! / Seminar Tent • The Golden Commandos / Autograph Tent AUTOCROSS & RIDE-ALONGS with Hotchkis • Hall of Fame Inductees / Autograph Tent • Collector Car Appreciation Day Ceremony AUTOCROSS & RIDE-ALONGS with Hotchkis 9 - 12 1 - 3 PM 2 PM • Dreamcar Giveaway Unveiling / Autocross Track / Autocross Track AUTOCROSS & RIDE-ALONGS with Hotchkis / Red 102.3 Stage 9 - 12 AUTOGRAPHS: The Golden Commandos SHOWFIELD WINNERS’ LIST POSTED / Autocross Track 2 - 3 PM 9 AM SEMINAR: Tom Hoover’s Contributions to / Dodge Display on the Midway / outside Guest Services SEMINAR: Chrysler Performance Engines 2:30 PM Chrysler and Racing with the Ramchargers 10 AM SEMINAR: History of the Golden 9 AM WORSHIP SERVICE / Grandstand by Herb McCandless / Seminar Tent / Seminar Tent 2:30 PM Commandos / Seminar Tent Line Up for Showfield Awards Parade 10:30 - AUTOGRAPHS: The Ramchargers 12 PM SEMINAR: Trans Am and Other Race SEMINAR: Trans Am and Other Race / Winners’ Field 11:30 / Dodge Display on the Midway 2:30 PM Development by Bob Tarozzi / AAR-T/A 2:30 PM Development by Bob Tarozzi / AAR-T/A Reunion Tent KIDS’ AWARDS PRESENTATION Reunion Tent 12:30 PM SEMINAR: Preventing the Ethanol /Red 102.3 Stage 11:30 AM Destruction of Carburetors by Driven Racing 3 PM DAISY DUKE CONTEST / Red 102.3 Stage AUTOGRAPHS: Oil / Seminar Tent • Tom Wopat / Building T SHOWFIELD AWARDS PARADE AUTOGRAPHS: 3 - 5 PM 1 PM & HVA’S “THIS CAR MATTERS” AWARD SEMINAR: Car Care by Meguiar’s • Virgil Exner, Jr.