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MAP PAGES 24-25 SCHEDULE PAGES 22-23 VENDORS PAGES 28-31 OFFICIAL EVENT GUIDE Official Event Souvenirs Building T CONTENTS 5 WELCOME 7 CHEVROLET INVITATIONAL DISPLAY: 8 50TH ANNIV. OF THE CAMARO & FIREBIRD 11 2017-2018 SPOTLIGHT EVENT SCHEDULE 13 INVITATIONAL DISPLAYS 15 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS INVITATIONAL DISPLAYS: 19 FIRST & FIVE MILLIONTH CAMAROS 21 NPD SHOWFIELD HIGHLIGHTS 22 EVENT SCHEDULE 2017 2018 24 EVENT MAP AUTO MANIA JAN. 20-22 JAN. 19-21 ALLENTOWN PA FAIRGROUNDS 27 WOMEN’S OASIS WINTER AUTOFEST LAKELAND* FEB. 23-26 FEB. 23-25 SUN ’N FUN, LAKELAND, FL 27 KIDS’ ACTIVITY CENTER SPRING CARLISLE* APRIL 19-23 APRIL 18-22 28 IMPORT & PERFORMANCE VENDORS: BY SPECIALTY MAY 19-21 MAY 18-20 NATIONALS 30 VENDORS: A-Z FORD NATIONALS PRESENTED BY MEGUIAR’S JUNE 2-4 JUNE 1-3 35 SPOTLIGHT CHEVROLET NATIONALS JUNE 23-25 JUNE 22-24 38 ABOUT OUR PARTNERS CHRYSLER NATIONALS JULY 14-16 JULY 13-15 41 INFORMATION HURST NATIONALS JULY 14-15 JULY 13-14 CARLISLE EXPO CENTER 43 CONCESSIONS TRUCK NATIONALS AUG. 4-6 AUG. 3-5 45 OUR TEAM CORVETTES AT CARLISLE PRESENTED BY CORVETTE AMERICA AUG. 24-27 AUG. 23-26 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 CHEVROLET NATIONALS 3 QUICK REFERENCE MAP PAGES 24-25 SCHEDULE PAGES 22-23 VENDORS PAGE 28-31 WELCOME TO CARLISLE CHEVROLET NATIONALS From the EVENT MANAGER From the Owners Welcome to the all-new Carlisle Chevrolet Nationals. This year’s show is jam-packed with milestone anniversary gatherings, new and returning activities, great celebrations and reunions and some celebrity guests! KEN APPELL One of the highlighted activities is the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Chevrolet Camaro presented by Camaro Central. With help from some great Camaro enthusiasts and clubs we have a lot of amazing Camaros from all over the country in Building T. One of them is Camaro LANCE MILLER, BILL MILLER, JR., One which came all the way from Kansas! We are also celebrating the 50th BILL MILLER III birthday of the Pontiac Firebird with a display presented by Firebird Central. Thank you for choosing to spend The displays in Building T feature stock, modified and custom Camaros and your weekend with us. It is Firebirds including some unique race cars. See pages 8 and 9 for a preview. because of you that we are able We are happy to welcome Novas at Carlisle hosted by Nationals Nostalgic to continue producing world- Nova. This year located in the north side of the pavilion and the area near Gate class automotive events for 40+ 6 is the Nova Showfield. Featured as part of the celebration is a great display years. We hope you have a great of Novas in the Pavilion and a display tent. experience! Another new display is the Cosworths at Carlisle celebration. The Cosworth Vega Owners Association has made this year’s Chevrolet Nationals their official stop. You can find them on the showfield on Row IO near the shale bank. Located in the same area is the 40th Anniversary of the Monza TAKE OUR survey Mirage celebration. Catch a couple of these unique Monzas from 1977. We always welcome your We’re pleased to continue the Solid Lifter Showroom Display in Building Y. comments and suggestions. Go It has a great mix of cars encompassing GM’s history and includes some top to the event web page on our level restorations and race cars. website and click on the “Take We have a pair of special guests from television shows on Velocity and Fox Our Survey” button. Sports 1. Kevin Tetz and Lou Santiago are here and can usually be found in Building T throughout the event. Find out more about them on page 15. As you walk around the event we hope you find the time to shop the midway and swap meet, where you can always find a great deal! Each year connect WITH US we always hear about great swap meet finds. Be sure to take advantage of our parts hauling service and/or on-grounds shuttle (taxi) service by calling Go online for event information, 717-640-6429. It only costs a donation! photos and videos. Join the We hope you enjoy the event, share your great times and photos on conversation and follow us. Facebook, and, most of all, make some friends along the way. CARLISLEEVENTS.COM | 2017 CARLISLE CHEVROLET NATIONALS 5 QUICK REFERENCE MAP PAGES 24-25 SCHEDULE PAGES 22-23 VENDORS PAGE 28-31 CHEVROLET Special thanks to Chevrolet for their participation and support! Visit Team Chevrolet on the Midway. See the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE at the Team Chevrolet Tent on the Midway. This is one of its first appearances on the auto show circuit! Walk-Arounds • Learn about the new 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE during a “walk-around” hosted by the experts from Team Chevrolet • Fri. 2 PM & Sat. 11 AM at the Grandstand TEAM CHEVROLET • Visit Team Chevrolet on the Manufacturers Midway to talk with engineers and to see their display of products • See map in centerfold for location • Stop by for your opportunity to talk with: Al Oppenheiser - Camaro Chief Engineer Ann Briedis - Camaro Brand Quality Manager Jim Karlavage - Camaro Program Engineering Manager Matt Scrase - Camaro Performance Variants Engineering Manager Todd Christensen - Chevrolet Performance Car Marketing Manager See the Chevrolet Camaro AutoX Concept at the Jim Kalahar - Camaro Program Manager Team Chevrolet Tent on the Midway. CARLISLEEVENTS.COM | 2017 CARLISLE CHEVROLET NATIONALS 7 invitational display: 50th anniversary of the CAMARO & FIREBIRD BUILDING T Presented by Camaro Central & Firebird Central TIMELINE DISPLAY TIMELINE DISPLAY 1967 Chevrolet Camaro 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 SS/RS Michael DiPilato Gerry and Mitzi Bailey TIMELINE DISPLAY TIMELINE DISPLAY 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1969 Pontiac Firebird Jack Steczak Mark Shane RACE CAR DISPLAY TIMELINE DISPLAY TIMELINE DISPLAY TIMELINE DISPLAY 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1971 Pontiac Firebird 1977 Pontiac Trans Am 1987 Camaro IROC-Z Mike Brienza Espirit Joe Lienti 20th Anniversary Lori and Joe Ressler Horacio Rocha RACE CAR DISPLAY TIMELINE DISPLAY TIMELINE DISPLAY TIMELINE DISPLAY 1977 Chevrolet IROC Series 1989 Pontiac Turbo 1995 Pontiac Firehawk 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Camaro Trans Am Janice McNeil Z28 SS David Lawrence Silver Joseph Vito Scott English RACE CAR DISPLAY TIMELINE DISPLAY TIMELINE DISPLAY TIMELINE DISPLAY 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2015 Chevrolet Camaro 2017 Chevrolet Camaro Blue Maxi Jason Minich Paul Hook 2SS Fifty Gerald Schmidt Lynn Helsel 8 2017 CARLISLE CHEVROLET NATIONALS | CARLISLEEVENTS.COM QUICK REFERENCE MAP PAGES 24-25 SCHEDULE PAGES 22-23 VENDORS PAGE 28-31 MODIFIED DISPLAY MODIFIED DISPLAY 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS Carl Moore Jerry Breznicky MODIFIED DISPLAY MODIFIED DISPLAY 1998 Pontiac Trans Am 2013 Chevrolet Camaro LT Chris Papadoplos Tina Challis MODIFIED DISPLAY MODIFIED DISPLAY MODIFIED DISPLAY 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 1992 Chevrolet Camaro 1988 Chevrolet Camaro Louis Jasper Joseph Ansuini LT5 ZR1 Prototype Randy Koeppel MODIFIED DISPLAY MODIFIED DISPLAY MODIFIED DISPLAY 1971 Chevrolet Camaro 1967 V12 Chevrolet Camaro 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Rob Roberts Mike Heim Kevin Tetz SHOWN AT SEMA IN 2016 SHOWN AT SEMA IN 2016 SHOWN AT SEMA IN 2016 CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE LS9 BUILT BY QUALITY CUSTOM RIDES PROJECT “ZED SLED” TREMEC T56 MAGNUM TRANS. LOCATED IN LANCASTER, PA 6.0L IRON BLOCK LQ4 DETROIT SPEED QUADRALINK V12 LS ENGINE BUILT BY 4L80E TRANSMISSION SIX-PISTON BAER BRAKES AUSTRALIAN BROTHERS MATT AND HOLLEY MID-RISE MANIFOLD 19” HRE S101 WHEELS SHANE CORISH OF V12LS.COM CPP C5 BRAKES RACEPAK IQ35 STREET DASH FIRST CAR MIKE EVER BOUGHT CPP TOURING SUSPENSION KICKER AUDIO SYSTEM AND OWNED FOR 30 YEARS WITH QA1 SHOCKS 2016 GM DESIGN AWARD WINNER (read more on page 35) 440 HP / 418 LB-FT CARLISLEEVENTS.COM | 2017 CARLISLE CHEVROLET NATIONALS 9 QUICK REFERENCE MAP PAGES 24-25 SCHEDULE PAGES 22-23 VENDORS PAGE 28-31 SPOTLIGHT: CAMARO & FIREBIRD CENTRAL ANDERSON AND LUKE, SONS OF CAMARO & FIREBIRD CENTRAL’S OWNER, SHAWN GREEN, AND CEO, BEN TUCKER BY ANTHONY VERNET Most GM enthusiasts share a common thread: Ben expect to see a few hundred F-bodies on the F-Body trumps all. The experts at Camaro and showfield and in the invitational buildings; the Firebird Central couldn’t agree more. celebration of half a century of GM performance Camaro & Firebird Central boast one of the vehicles has been anticipated for years. “Camaro largest inventories of products from the most #1 should grab a ton of attention. Who doesn’t want respected manufacturers when it comes to all things to see the first Camaro ever!? Just seeing all genera- F-body, from restoration to restyling. They are based tions together is going to be awesome,” says Ben. in Richmond, KY and currently employ around 20 Shawn and Ben’s gravitation towards the F-body people, most of whom have an affinity for older can be summed up in three reasons: 1) GM has muscle cars. Recently, a new warehouse was added always made sure the Camaro and Firebird are to keep up with an increasing inventory, serving as a great-looking cars at an affordable price; 2) They testament to their rapid growth. have a boatload of power; and 3) The safety and The company was founded by Shawn Green comfort of the F-body is unrivaled. in 1996 following a childhood saturated with car At Chevrolet Nationals 2015, Camaro Central shows and swap meets with his father Mike.