Pre-Register before the Gate-N-Go deadline of Monday, April 15 to save 10%! Why wait in line and lose time that you could be spending on grounds enjoying the event? Register today via Gate-N-Go to save 10%. Learn more online or save time by calling the Carlisle offices at 717-243-7855 to sign up.

Pre-registration saves you time and money. When you Gate-N-Go, we'll send you all applicable paperwork in advance. This way, you can affix your window sticker at home and drive right onto the grounds and immediately begin having a great time.

Even if you miss the 10% savings and Gate-N-Go deadline, you can still pre-register. Pre-registration remains available until show week. When you pre-register, you cruise up to the Showfield Registration office, bypass one line, pick up your packet and return to your car. Place the registration on your window and you and your guest can cruise onsite with minimal delay.

The Gate-N-Go deadline for 2019 is April 15. After that, the only price for registration is full price. Why pay full price when you pay a discounted rate AND have your materials mailed to you in advance. Register today and save!

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The Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals get bigger and better each year! IPN is offering even more thrills, cars and guests over the course of the event weekend! We’ve linked to some of the hottest features at this year’s show so you can get all the highlights right here, right now! Without further ado, here are the coming attractions for this May's event!

1. Celebrate 25 Years of the Subaru WRX STI 

2. Volkswagen's Jetta Celebrates 40 Years

3. 100 Years of the Citroen

4. Unique Display of Motorized Bikes and Scooters to celebrate 80 Years!
 

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Who doesn't love Supercars? We all have dreams don't we? Come capitalize on those dreams at Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals where we will have a special indoor display dedicated to Supercars and Exotics. This will be a unique display in Building T that you won't want to miss out on!

If you own a Supercar and are interested in applying it for the special display, fill out the Featured Vehicle Display Application Form by March 18th. If you'd like to come see the Supercars, buy your tickets ONLINE today to get a discount.

Introduced in 1994 in Japan, the Subaru SRX STI became an instant hit in the rally and street racing world. Upgraded with a better suspension, stronger transmission and blue printed performance tuned engine, the STI has been a staple for years in the Subaru performance stable. At the 2019 Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals we’ll celebrate 25 years of this awesome car inside Building T.

After months of consideration, we've assembled what we think is a great display of the Subaru SRX STI.  While these cars are best seen in person at the event in May, you can review the gallery online now.   

Want to put your Subaru SRX STI on the showfield alongside nearly 2,000 great show cars spanning the automotive world?  Register for the showfield today! 

If you're not showing, but still planning to attend, buy your single day or weekend tickets online now at www.CarlisleTickets.com. 

 

Debuting in 1979, the VW Jetta became an instant hit for North America. The car was positioned to fill the sedan niche above VW's popular golf hatchback and was available in two-door and four-door variants. Fast forward to today and the Jetta is now in its 7th generation and is a staple in almost any commercial parking lot. At the Import & Performance Nationals, we will celebrate the Jetta's unique place in history and welcome all enthusiasts at the 2019 event.

After months of consideration, we've assembled what we think is a great display of the VW Jetta.  While these cars are best seen in person at the event in May, you can review the gallery online now.   

Want to put your VW Jetta on the showfield alongside nearly 2,000 great show cars spanning the automotive world?  Register for the showfield today!  

If you're not showing, but still planning to attend, buy your single day or weekend tickets online now at www.CarlisleTickets.com. 

 

In a world where products, and even companies, come and go, it’s pretty amazing to see one celebrate 100 years in business. That’s exactly what Citroën is doing in 2019, celebrating 100 years of building automobiles. We’re working with one of our most enthusiastic clubs, Citroëns @ Carlisle, to create an amazing celebration of this innovative brand. 

The party will include the following:
• 100 Years of Citroën Automobiles
• Building Y hosts a Featured Vehicle Display and other Citroën-related displays
• Large tent between Buildings T & Y host additional featured vehicles, seminars and Citroën clubs from the U.S.A. and Canada
• 100-Year Birthday Celebration on Saturday with birthday cake (open to everyone)
• Saturday hosts a parade of Citroën vehicles in chronological order
• Citroën-related guests
• Brad Nauss’ 1950 Citroën Traction Avant 11BL which has been on display at EVERY Carlisle Import show since the first one in 1986

About Citroën
Citroën was founded by its namesake, André Citroën, in 1919 with the goal of building an affordable car for the people of France. Citroën already had experience in the automotive industry since he took over the Mors automobile company in 1913. In his first year at Mors, Citroën increased output. When the war broke out in 1914, production transitioned to support the war effort. 

In 1919, Citroën began to produce his own automobiles using mass production assembly line techniques that he borrowed from Henry Ford. Citroën vehicles were the first to be mass produced in France resulting in 100 units per day. That first vehicle was the 10 HP Type A and more than 24,000 were produced. Although Citroën borrowed heavily from Ford with its production methods and even the design of that first car, the company actually introduced numerous innovations that are still in use today.

The Citroën Traction Avant pioneered such advancements as unibody construction, front-wheel drive and four-wheel independent suspension in a mass produced vehicle. All of these features give the modern car more in common with the Citroën than the Model T. The first production car with modern disc brakes was also built by Citroën. As proof of the viability of these developments, the Citroën 2CV remained nearly unchanged from 1948 through 1990. 

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Every year we look for new ways to improve upon this event. This year we received a suggestion to include a unique display of motorized bikes and scooters. We welcome suggestions and have decided to create a two-wheeled exhibit from the years 1899 to 1979. The oldest of these unique vehicles was built by De Dion-Bouton back in the late nineteenth century, and is one of the earliest known examples of a motorized two-wheeled vehicle. Along with the De Dion-Bouton, we are including a significant display of both motorized bikes and scooters from Europe, Japan and the United States.

This is a bit outside of our “norm”, but it will be an excellent complement to the event. You can check out the display inside of Building R where we will have about 15-20 scooters on display all weekend.

To apply your scooter or bike for consideration, find the Online Application Form Here.

The Import & Performance Nationals Race Car Paddock has been an annual highlight area of the event for several years and the vehicles are treated as a Featured Vehicle Display. That means you can display your race car at no charge! The Race Car Paddock is reserved exclusively for vehicles that are set up for racing including road racers and autocross to drag and rally cars and more. See the cars as part of a true garage display within the pavilions on the east side of the grounds.

This display is hosted each year by our friends at the Pennsylvania Hillclimb Association but all true race vehicles are welcome to apply. For those that have the urge to get some track time in during the event, you can do so by taking a few laps on our onsite autocross. To have your race car considered for 2019, CLICK HERE for the Featured Vehicle Display.

The Deadline to register/apply for consideration is March 18th.

 

The Renault Owners Club of North America has decided to put together a special display featuring Renault's sporting brand, Alpine. Founded in 1955 by Jean Rédélé and named after the sort of mountain roads he enjoyed driving on, Alpine is probably best known for its rallying exploits, particularly in the Monte Carlo Rally, and then the Le Mans 24 Hours where it won in 1978. They continued to produce rear-engine production models until the mid-Nineties. After a more than two decade hiatus, the Alpine brand was relaunched in 2017 and to celebrate their rebirth we have decided to gather as many variants of their cars as we can find, and where else but Carlisle to stage such a gathering?

This celebration of Alpines will be held in Building R. Be sure to stop by and check out these extremely cool and rare cars. Better yet, if you own one, we strongly encourage you to either submit an application for the indoor display or simply register for the Showfield. Either way, this is a celebration that you won’t want to miss!!

NICOclub.com, the largest and most comprehensive online resource for Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun enthusiasts once again is coming to Carlisle for their annual NICOfest at the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals show. Their draw gets bigger and better each year and pulls attendees from the West Coast, Florida and Chicago. Reach out to NICO today to make this year even bigger and better.

For more information, visit the links below!

2019 Import & Performance Showfield Registration
2019 Registration for NICOfest
2019 NICOfest Schedule
2019 NICOfest Event - Facebook
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NICOFest Carlisle 2019 Schedule of Events

Friday:
8:00AM – 10:00AM AutoX
10:00AM – 12:00PM Drift
12:00PM – 2:00PM AutoX
2:00PM – 4:00PM Drift
4:00PM – 5:00PM AutoX
5:00PM – 6:00PM Drift

Saturday:
8:00AM – 10:00AM AutoX
10:00AM – 12:00PM Drift
12:00PM – 12:30PM Drift Limbo
12:30PM – 1:00PM Renault Exhibition
1:00PM – 2:30PM AutoX
2:30PM – 4:00PM Drift
4:00PM – 5:00PM AutoX
5:00PM – 6:00PM Drift

Sunday:
8:00AM – 11:00AM AutoX
11:00AM – 2:00PM Drift
2:00PM – 3:00PM AutoX

*Schedule Subject to Change*

Made popular by video games like Forza, Drift Limbo will take over the drift course on Saturday afternoon of event weekend. Back by popular demand, this competition incorporates the skill of the driver to not only control the car but to also drift through a set window of space. The way drift limbo works is two cones will be setup as a window to drift through. Each competitor will have to drift through the window. As the competition rounds progress the window will slowly get narrower until a winner is crowned. A competitor must be registered for the non-judged showfield at minimum and have completed the necessary registration and tech through our friends at NICO Club at least one hour prior to this activity's start.

Join us at the autocross track Saturday afternoon (time TBA) for the fun.

Congratulations to our 2018 winner, Dave Roberts and his 1993 BMW 325IS.

Drift Limbo Top 3
1 - Dave Roberts‐ ‘93 BMW 325IS
2 - Mike Swartz‐ ‘92 Dodge Ram 50
3 - Alan Hazeley‐ ’90 240SX

Ready, set, go! The Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals feature an EXPANDED exhaust contest, meaning more cars and more fun! Car owners have the chance to showcase just what their car sounds like in a standalone environment. Now, you don’t have to rev your engine just to turn heads. On Friday and Saturday of event weekend all eyes will be on you and your car. Don't miss this cool competition as cars will start in a line on the east side of the grounds near the pavilion and roar as they accelerate up the hill to the north side of the grounds.

This time of rapid acceleration in the awesomely modified IPN show cars creates an unmistakable sound that will draw guests from across the grounds. It’s free to participate and it doesn’t matter what you put into the competition. This will also be judged but take note, the best overall sound will take home the prize, not necessarily the loudest. If it has an engine and can go, it’s eligible! Sign up at guest services throughout the weekend and have some fun on Friday and Saturday. Please note, you MUST be registered on the Showfield to be eligible to participate.

The contest consists of two rounds, with each round hosting 20 cars. You must sign up in Guest Services prior to each round.  Sign ups start at 8 a.m. on Friday.  Cars will be accepted for sign-up on a first come first served basis and we do expect each round to be filled so please sign up early. The qualifying round will take place on Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. and second qualifying round will begin on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. From the two rounds we will select approximately 20 cars to move on to the finale on Saturday Afternoon. The list of who qualified for the finale will be posted at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Guest Services Building near the Grandstand. The finale will then begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday. You must participate in a qualifying round to have a chance to participate in the finale!

Exhaust Contest Schedule:
8 a.m. – Qualifying Round Signups begin in Guest Services until full.
4 p.m. – Qualifying Round #1 at the Exhaust Contest Area near Gate 6.

Saturday:
10 a.m. – Qualifying Round #2 at the Exhaust Contest Area near Gate 6.
1 p.m. – Exhaust Contest Finale List posted at Guest Services.
3 p.m. – Exhaust Contest Finale near Gate 6. 
Good luck and let's have some fun at Carlisle in May!

Congratulations to our top 3 in 2018
1 - Jonathan Hoffman‐ 2006 Volvo V50
2 - Chris Walters‐ 2001 Chevy Cavalier
3 - Hussein Holland‐ 2012 Volvo

With the lowest limbo, we’re taking a cue from the Caribbean on how we will determine the lowest car or truck at the show.

 

Instead of measuring from the driver door or the roof, we figure the best way to see who is lowest is to make them limbo. We will have a vehicle limbo bar set-up in multiple increments. Each car or truck must make their way under the bar without smoking tires and without knocking the limbo bar over. The last vehicle not to knock off the limbo bar wins!

 

Pre-registration is required at Guest Services. A show sticker (i.e. registered for vending or showfield), driver’s license and proof of insurance are required. The activity takes place Saturday.

Congratulations to our 2018 low car limbo top 3.

1 - Brian Benson‐ 1986 X19 Fiat
2 - Colin Eberly‐ 1990 Mazda Miata
3 - Vincent Gallo‐ 1981 Spider 124

As Carlisle Events honors the iconic Summer of '69, we're upping the ante at this year's Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals burnout contest.  Every aspect of the contest remains the same, BUT...all-new, any of the registered participants that pop a tire in 69 seconds or less will win $69 cash.  

No Carlisle event would be complete without the burnout contest. “Carlisle Burnout King (or Queen)” bragging rights are once again up for grabs! Pre-registration is required at Guest Services. A show sticker (i.e. registered for vending or showfield), driver’s license and proof of insurance are required. Participants are limited to 10 vehicles and 3 minutes per burnout.

Please note that popping a tire within the 69 second window does not guarantee you'll win the overall burnout contest.  That is still up to the fans in the stands.  

The Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals has long been home to many car clubs with some using the event as the host to their regional or national meets. We recognize the largest clubs at the awards ceremony on Sunday. Awards are presented to the three (3) largest import clubs and the three (3) largest kit clubs (based on the number of registered show vehicles). Clubs that register a minimum of 25 vehicles are eligible to receive the use of a 20’ X 20’ tent for the weekend at no charge and clubs that register a minimum of 15 vehicles pay half price. All clubs are welcome to rent a tent for the weekend. These tents make a great location for the club headquarters and the ideal place to hang out and socialize. Larger clubs are eligible for larger tents – call (717) 243-7855 for more details.

The club tent deadline is April 1.  

2018 Club Challenge Winners

2018 Club Participation Winners - Import & Performance Nationals
1 - SAABS at Carlisle
2 - The Audi Club
3 - Speedster Owners Group

 

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Clubs that receive a Carlisle Events’ supplied tent are encouraged to participate in the Coolest Club Hangout competition. Our staff will be looking for things like flags from the various countries and vehicle manufacturers as well as automobilia, music, etc. Colorful displays, cool banners and people having lots of fun always attract our attention. More information will be provided to participating clubs. The winning club will be awarded a banner that can be proudly displayed on your tent for the weekend letting everyone know where the place to be is.

ALL NEW There are additional points awarded for clubs who participate in the Toys for Tots donation program. The Toys for Tots toy drive is powered by the Renault Club but all clubs are encouraged to get involved. The more toys your club donates and the more cars you have as part of your club's footprint, the better chance you have to be dubbed the Coolest Club at Carlisle.

The club tent deadline is April 1.

2018 Coolest Club Hangout Winner - Saabs at Carlisle
We want to thank every club who helped with this program at this year's show.

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The Central PA Chapter of the Renault Owners Club is celebrating an exciting milestone. It has been twenty years since they first organized a gathering at Carlisle and they are planning a retrospective. The chapter has set a goal of fielding at least 20 Renaults for the event on the Showfield and each car will highlight memories from each year of the event. So if you know anyone with a Renault, let them know to make plans to join us in Carlisle.

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Experience drive through judging at this year's show! Judging is hosted by WRTeam and eJudged.com. Join them for a weekend of fun! Last year they judged hundreds of vehicles without a hitch and the process gets better each year. Register your car today for the Judged Showfield classes!

If you are a winner, you can see in person as the winner's list will be posted at Guest Services by 9 a.m. on Sunday as well as online at the same time.

Also, if you are not on-site to receive your award, you may either pick it up during regular business hours at the fairgrounds or we will ship awards for $15 each. We hope you will join us throughout the weekend, however; to celebrate the vehicles that are honored as winners.

 

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Carlisle Events' staff will be roaming the Import & Performance Nationals Showfield on Friday of event weekend in search of their ten favorite vehicles to become the newest members of the Carlisle Elite. To be picked for the Carlisle Elite, your car doesn’t have to be rare or a high dollar, professional restoration. In fact, the only real criteria is that it catches our collective eye. Make sure your car is registered and parked on the Showfield on Friday to be eligible.

Congratulations to the 2017 Carlisle Elite winners:
2017 Focus RS - Accone Levier
1974 Datsun 260Z - Nate Schickling
1995 BMW 850 CSI - Charles Antalek
1970 Saab 95 - Eric Lund
2005 Volvo S60R - Joseph Rubino
1970 Meyers Tow’d - Stephanie Mabin
2007 Subaru Forester - Scott Crescini
1964 Land Rover Series 2A - Bob Raffensperger
1983 Citroen Visa Chrono - Brian & Shannon Peters
2013 Fiat 500 Abarth - Donald Robinson

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Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals presents something fresh, an onsite beauty contest. The Ms. Carlisle beauty contest offers beauty and handfuls of cash. Any lady (18 and over) can register for a chance to win!

The beauty contest runs Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. and offers $300 for first place, second $200 and third $100.

Again, you must be at least 18 years of age to participate. Register at Guest Services anytime between the time the gates open Friday and until 3 p.m. on Saturday. Beauty takes place right after the low car limbo contest. Good luck and we'll see you at the show!

Congratulations to our top three in 2018:

1 - Amanda K.
2 - Cristine K.
3 - Amanda M.

Winning prizes has never been easier or more fun. To win prizes, all you need to do is walk around and enjoy the show. As you’re checking out all of the cool rides, simply stop by the Checkpoints for each country and get your Passport stamped. Your Passport can be found in the FREE event guide, which is available at the various gates as well as Guest Services. Once you have all eight (8) stamps, simply proceed to Guest Services to receive your 2019 gift and your chance for an additional prize.

If you or your business want to be part of this exciting event, contact our event manager Ed Buczeskie at 717-243-7855 x131/e-mail at EdB@CarlisleEvents.com.

The Import & Performance Nationals Automotive Flea Market is the perfect opportunity to sell the parts and accessories that have been collecting dust in your garage. The automotive fleamarket is also the place for the parts you need to finish a job. Parts, automotive memorabilia, and literature – you’ll find it all in the Import & Performance Nationals Automotive Flea Market. 

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For additional information, please contact us at 717-243-7855 or email info@carlisleevents.com.
 

 

The Import & Performance Nationals car corral provides classic to late model vehicles in all varieties of make, model and condition for sale. Thousands will browse, compare and make deals directly with the owner. No photoshopped images or other tricks commonly found on internet sites. You get to look at the vehicles in person and perform your own detailed inspection. As always, notary services including temporary tags are available in the car corral. This allows buyers to drive their purchases off the grounds almost instantly.

We will even promote your car corral space and vehicle you're selling via our Social Media Showroom.

Car corral rules dictate that all vehicles in the corral must be for sale, in running condition and cannot be displayed on trailers. For more information or to purchase a car corral space, please contact us at (717) 243-7855.

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The debut of the AMC-Renault Alliance (essentially a Kenosha-ized Renault 9) in 1983 impressed the writers at Motor Trend magazine to the point that they gave it the Car of the Year award that year and the next. However, it did not take long for new buyers to realize that the Alliance combined the very worst aspects of French build quality; in this case the idler and tensioners were regularly failing long before their anticipated life expectancy. Additionally, the majority of AMC technicians weren’t remotely prepared to service these vehicles. This was compounded by the average American automobile owner’s willingness to put off preventive maintenance, which ultimately led to an inevitable epidemic of broken timing belts, bent valves, and even broken pistons.

In an effort to help anyone who has ever had a timing belt break on an interference engine, this seminar will give you step-by-step instructions to get your car back on the road.  The seminar will feature Nick Dimopolus, former Renault dealer from Danvers, Massachusetts, Lloyd Mathis, who owns one of the largest collections and is a leading authority on the model and John Vogler,  a former Renault Technician, each with three decades of experience with the brand.

This event is open to all skill levels. Please join us on Friday, May 17 at 2 p.m. at Building R, for what will be an informative and entertaining tech session.

Do you want to let thousands of enthusiasts know what you are selling in your car corral space at Carlisle? It doesn’t matter what show you’re attending, if you’ve purchased a car corral spot, we’ve got a cool opportunity for you. Carlisle Events is offering you additional FREE exposure via our social media pages (Facebook and Twitter) to promote your presence at Carlisle.

The process is simple but does come with a few rules. First, e-mail no more than four (4) photos of your car to SocialShowroom@CarlisleEvents.com. When you do, please be sure to tell us your name, vendor number, show or shows that you’ve bought car corral space for and the important details about your vehicle that you’re trying to sell. In addition, please share with us your car corral space number. If you aren’t sure of it, we’ll look it up for you. This way, when we post the photos, we can encourage guests to visit your space during the event.

Once we’ve confirmed everything matches up, we’ll post your photos. Photos will be posted only once by Carlisle Events and will ultimately end up in a photo gallery dedicated to the Social Media Showroom. Only one post per registered space though. That means if you own one car corral spot, you can share one set of photos. If you have secured two car corral spots, you can share two sets of photos, three spots/three sets of photos and so on. Again, you MUST be a registered car corral participant to take advantage of this offer and photos will be posted only on the show page related to your purchase and the general Carlisle Events Facebook page. Photos will be posted once a week in an album specific to this program and will ONLY be posted within a 14 day window prior to the show.

Thank you for your support and good luck selling your ride via the additional exposure provided by the Carlisle Events Social Media Showroom.

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Vendors are the back bone of all of our events and because of that, we want to make sure you’re getting the best bang for the buck. As such, we’ve implemented a few ways for you to save and benefit. New vendors or existing ones may qualify for the following:

• Early bird renewal discount of 5%
• Multi-show discounts up to 10%
• Free space opportunities; buy 2 get 1 free or…
• Buy 1 space, get 1 free
• Free specialty listing

For space discounts in selling your parts and selling your car/cars connect with Carlisle Events today to see if you qualify. Your shortcut to possible increased earnings at Carlisle Events is one click away.  Secure your space online today via the link below or contact our office via phone at 717-243-7855 to learn more.

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The Manufacturers Midway is central to the action of the show and is the place to find new parts and accessories from the top new parts dealers. Many vendors choose Carlisle as the place to debut new products and project cars; be sure to visit the Midway and to see what’s new this year!

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Indoors at Carlisle is the place to see the best of the best in imports, tuners and performance sport compacts. Many Featured Display cars are featured in national magazines as a result of being on display. There is no charge to participate if your vehicle is selected, admission is provided as well as truck and trailer parking. To have your car considered for the Featured Vehicle Display, click here for the Featured Vehicle application.

Don't forget, there are some unique featured displays in this year as well. IPN weekend spotlights cars from around the world and so much more. The international flavor of the showfield offers something for everyone. Don't miss out!

The DEADLINE to register/apply for consideration is March 18th!

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Carlisle Events promotes multiple events annually and many of them have a footprint to host you and your camper, RV or tent. Rates vary by event, but if you’re a collector car enthusiast and enjoy spending your non-show hours in something other than a hotel, consider camping at Carlisle.

For the Import & Performance Nationals, you can register today via our "Stay Here and Play Here" package. 

This package offers you a discounted savings on camping as well as event access.  In addition, you’ll be positioned conveniently close to the excitement of the day. All camping is dry camping – no hook ups. With paid admission campers do have 24 hour access to the bath houses located at the Carlisle Fairgrounds.

Ultimately, prices, availability and amenities vary per show. For the Import & Performance Nationals, camping is located on-site. The best way to find out complete details per show is to call Carlisle Events at 717-243-7855.

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Citroën has closer ties to the American auto industry than one might think given how different the cars are from the two countries. This seminar will be presented by Per Ahlstrom from Yardley, Pennsylvania. Per is a long time Citroën enthusiast, who has researched the history of Andre Citroën and his company. Per will discuss Citroën's admiration of American automotive technology in general and about his cooperation with Budd Company in particular. The Budd Company in Philadelphia had a big part of Citroën's revolutionary development of an all steel unibody car in 1934.

The club “Citroëns at Carlisle” has been part of every Carlisle import show since the very first one in 1986. This group has gone through changes just as the show has but they are both still together over 30 years later. This seminar will begin with a “Welcome to Citroëns at Carlisle” at the Import Show then followed by a history presentation by Brad Nauss. Brad is the owner of Brad Nauss Automotive, from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Brad has attended every Import Show since the show’s inception. He will discuss the history of Citroën in Central Pennsylvania and how Citroëns have been a part of the Carlisle Import Show since day 1. 

This discussion will be presented by Paul Brown, long time Citroen/Panhard enthusiast. Paul will discuss the Panhard-Citroen linkup and its impact on the success of the 2CV truckette, the early Ami6, and the design of the Dyane. He’ll also touch on some other areas in which the companies’ operations intersected, in a presentation including fascinating historical photos and graphics. Paul lives in Winston-Salem, NC. He is a former NPR world newscaster, editor, news executive and reporter, a musician, and a media and education consultant. His 1960 Panhard PL17 will be on display in the Citroen invitational display. 

If you’ve ever wanted to tour the Citroën Conservatory, this might be your best opportunity short of a trip to France. This is the largest Citroën collection in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The collection also houses all things related to the brand including artifacts and all manners of historic information. The vehicles range from 1919 (the first year of production) to the current models as well as concepts. This virtual tour will be presented by Peter Yasigian, long time Citroën collector from Plymouth, Massachusetts and Venice, Florida. Peter will show slides and discuss his visit to the Citroën museum in Aulnay, France.

Certain Citroën models are well known for their hydraulic suspension systems but they are not always fully understood. Dave Burnham is the owner of Dave Burnham Citroën Repair and Restoration in Delanson, NY. He will discuss the Citroën hydraulic system and as always, he will have items for show and tell, and have time for your questions as well. Dave is recognized as one of the premier Citroën repair and restoration shops in the USA. With 42 years of Citroën experience, Dave is a respected part of the Citroën community. His seminars are always interesting and full of information. 

It’s our pleasure to host the Toys for Tots Toy Drive in conjunction with the Central PA Chapter of the Renault Owners Club. The Renault Owners Club has been organizing this activity at our event since 2014. The goal is simple: to deliver joy to children who would otherwise not receive it. Together, we are asking all attendees to bring a new, unwrapped toy with them to the show and drop it off at the official Toys for Tots collection point at Building R.

Our goal for 2019 is to collect at least 500 toys. We can do it, but we need your help. Grab a toy on your way to the show. If you don’t have time to shop, cash is more than welcome, too. The Toys for Tots volunteers will gladly do the shopping for you. Challenge your friends, club members or family to see who can donate the most. Thank you to the Central PA Chapter of the Renault Owners Club for all of your hard work each year!

Looking for a way to continue your automotive fun once the on-site excitement has concluded for the day?  From a scenic car cruise around the Cumberland Valley to food, Motorsports, history and more, the region has it all.  Check out the "Things to Do" part of our web page to learn all about the options that await you after hours in Carlisle and beyond.

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For decades, buying a ticket to a car show at Carlisle meant arriving the day of, pulling out your wallet and paying cash at the gate. While that will still be an option, now available for everyone and for all shows, online ticketing! Visit the link below to purchase an event ticket or a weekend pass. When you do, you’ll receive a confirmation e-mail with a bar code. This code will be scanned at the gate for access.  It’s that simple! You can also register for any event online too.  Tickets are cheaper online and that means the money you save can be used in the automotive flea market or can help you buy a car within the car corral.  Applicable links are below. Buy now with total confidence and enjoy the show! 

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The Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals 2019 Event T-Shirt is now available!  Stop by the Carlisle Store within Building T to get your event shirt!  It doesn’t matter if you’re picking up a pre-order or shopping for the first time, the Carlisle Store has your event shirts in stock!  These great options are all thanks to our apparel and merchandise partner, Green Mountain Monogram.  

When you visit the Carlisle Store check out their wide variety of items for sale such as, materials specific to this show as well as shirts that feature the overall season schedule for Carlisle Events. 

Visit Green Mountain Monogram online for past event overstock t-shirts as well as a look at their latest products too.

We’ll see you in Building T very soon! 

Have you ever walked the grounds at Carlisle, lost beyond belief and wondering where your favorite show cars are, or how to find that vendor you’re looking for? Carlisle Events has figured out a way to solve your navigational challenges via the Carlisle Events app. Available for FREE download on the iTunes store AND Google Play store, the app is your on the go tool kit for all things Carlisle Events! Find vendors, check out the event schedule, interact on social media, buy tickets, get directions and review the event guide! Know before you go and with this app, you’ll never be lost at your car show of choice again! 

Also available, the Carlisle Auctions app. This app allows you to stay current with Carlisle Auctions! View consignments, search for cars and get the details on all the great vehicles being offered at Carlisle Auctions. Plus, during live auction hours, you can review the run list and even watch a LIVE web stream of the fun. Download the Carlisle Events and Carlisle Auctions apps today and we’ll see you at the show!

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The Carlisle PA Fairgrounds is a large footprint that can be a challenge at times, even for the most experienced attendee.  82 acres, 16+ miles of paved roadway, vendors and cars everywhere…it’s easy to understand how you may start wondering to yourself “where did I see that part or car I want to buy?”  “How do I get my purchase from its space to my truck?”  “How am I going to do this?” 

Never fear, because we’ve compiled a helpful list of ways that enhance your on-site experience at Carlisle!  Thanks for joining us and enjoy your time at the show!

1. BRING CASH - The more the better. It’s hard to negotiate a deal without being able to pay.
2. WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES - It’s a lot of walking.
3. SUN BLOCK/DRINK LIQUIDS - You’ll be in the sun all day. It’s important to protect yourself and stay hydrated, especially if your weekend outdoors is your first prolonged exposure to the sun for the year.
4. REMEMBER THE SPACE - Take a picture of the space location or write it down. Every space at Carlisle has a disk to designate the space.  Look down and you’ll see the space marker.  Write down the letter and number.  Don’t try to remember the space or the surrounding area. You’ll spend the rest of the day looking for it.
5. COME EARLY - Rare parts and great deals typically happen for the first person to find them. Set up day(s) and the first day of the event are for the serious shoppers.
6. ACT FAST - If you see a great deal, grab it. If you plan to come back later, it will probably be gone.
7. NEGOTIATE - It’s a flea market so don’t be afraid to make a REASONABLE offer.
8. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED - Chances are good that you will find something you weren’t planning to find, so keep your eyes open.
9. LOOK EVERYWHERE - Even if you are looking for parts for your brand of vehicle, don’t walk past the vendor selling parts for other models or generations just because you assume there’s no way the vendor has what you want.  Give their space a look too.  They might not only have it, it may be cheap since it’s not what they typically sell.
10. USE THE CARLISLE EVENTS APP - Use the FREE Carlisle Events app to easily find your way back to a vendor (if you know the row and space).  You can also use it to check activity schedules, register for other events, connect with fellow enthusiasts via social media, browse a digital copy of the event guide and more.
11. STAY LATE – There are always deals at Carlisle, but sometimes the best ones happen early on day 1 of a show, or late on its final day.Vendors are typically more willing to negotiate when they are packing up – especially large items.
12. BRING A SHOPPING LIST - Our memories aren’t as good as we think. Write it down. You can even make a list on your phone. Take pictures of what you need.
13. BRING A BAG, CART, ETC. - Parts will get heavy so have a way to carry your purchases. Ask the seller if you can leave heavy parts until later.
14. HAVE IT HAULED - Carlisle Events offers FREE* parts hauling. Keep that in mind if you’re looking at an engine, transmission, truck bed, etc.
15. FREE TAXI SERVICE – Need to get from point A to point B but don’t feel like walking it?  Carlisle Events offers a FREE* taxi service.  Dial 717-960-6429 to secure a ride. 
16. ASK! - If someone has parts for a vehicle but not the ones you need, ask if the seller has it. It might still be in his truck or at home. Even if he doesn’t, he might know someone who does.
17. KNOW THE VALUE - Do some homework on the parts you’re looking for so you know if the price is a good deal.
18. AVOID THE CROWDS - When you arrive, go to an out-of-the-way area to start rather than following the herd.
19. WALK IT ALL - Don’t miss any rows. The Carlisle Fairgrounds isn’t a perfect grid so make sure you hit every row and space.
20. ADVERTISE - Wear a hat, shirt or signboard that spotlights what you’re looking for.  It just might create a conversation, especially if what you’re searching for is obscure and/or rare. 

*While parts hauling and taxi service are free, donations are graciously accepted.  Donated money goes directly to the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation. 

 

Enjoy the final moments and aspects of what surely was an amazing event weekend.  Gates open at 7AM to start shopping for last minute deals from remaining vendors. 

Activities begin at 9AM with the posting of showfield award winners. Event winners will have the opportunity to participate in the winners parade! Showing off there big win!

Sunday at Carlisle offers FREE parking in any Carlisle operated parking lot as well as reduced ticket prices. 

Sunday's will operate as follows:
Gates Open at 7AM
Buildings R, T, Y & Z Opens at 7AM
Guest Services Opens at 9AM
Vendor Services Opens at 8AM 

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A non-denominational worship service is held at 9AM Sunday morning. 

We welcome you to join us for the service led by the Salvation Army and our partners-in-faith. Coffee and donuts available. Check the event guide for the worship service location. 

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend! We hope to see you there.