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Corvettes at Carlisle
Aug 27 - Aug 29, 2010

Adult Admission: Th.- Sun. $14 /4-Day Weekend Pass $40   
Child Admission: 8 and under - FREE  
Gate Times: Th.-Sa. 7am-6pm / Sun. 7am-3pm

The Corvettes at Carlisle show is the world’s largest Corvette extravaganza and provides Corvette enthusiasts from all generations with a weekend of entertainment, education and of course the ability to drive in the famous parade. With representatives from GM onsite all-weekend, the excitement remains even after you leave the show.

Online registration is now open for the 2010 Corvettes at Carlisle event. Pre-register and save $10! If you'd prefer, registration is also available by calling our office at 717.243.7855 or you can register by mail by using our registration form. Please note: refunds will not be issued less than 19 days prior to the beginning of the event.

 

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CORVETTES AT CARLISLE 2010

SKIP THE LINES. AVOID THE HASSLE. ENJOY YOUR SHOW. SKIP THE LINES.  AVOID THE HASSLE.  ENJOY YOUR SHOW.
How to Save Time and Money: Details Below

Pre-register before July 26th to get your window sticker early and drive right in when you get to the gate!

Time and money – everyone can handle more of both. Carlisle Events wants to help!

When you pre-register, you…:

Save time. Beat the deadline and we will mail your window sticker to your address of record in advance of the event. When you get to the show, enjoy the VIP treatment of driving straight to Gate 3. No matter how long the lines of people are at the Showfield Registration area, you won’t need to stop there. Rather, once you drive through the main gate, you will be guided straight to the designated parking area.

Save money. When you pre-register, you save $10. That’s more of your hard-earned money back in your wallet.

You deserve the preferential treatment. So don’t wait -- pre-register today! The July 26, 2010 deadline will be here before you know it.

When you pre-register, we will USPS-mail all stickers to you weeks in advance.

More time and money – sign me up! Click Gate-N-Go to hit the gas on a better show experience.



158 CORVETTES PARKED TO FORM AN AMERICAN FLAG 158 CORVETTES PARKED TO FORM AN AMERICAN FLAG
Be a Part of the Corvette American Flag Tribute: Bigger and Better for 2010!

Don’t miss the opportunity to have your Corvette be a part of the spectacular patriotic display. The Corvette epitomizes the American Dream in the form of America’s Sports Car! This year, at Corvettes at Carlisle, we will once again create an American Flag made entirely of Corvettes as a tribute to both the dream and the sports car. This time we’ll make it even better than the first flag done in 2008: 54 Corvettes bigger, for a total of 158 Corvette - 57 red, 51 white, 35 blue and 15 silver. The tribute will be staged on Friday morning. All participants must be registered for the Fun Field sponsored by Corvette America to participate and will receive a special gift. Proceeds benefit Home For Our Troops, which builds specially adapted homes for severely injured soldiers (www.homesforourtroops.org). Apply now by filling out the information in the link below, to be considered for what is sure to be an impressive sight!



TURN YOUR PARTS AND RELATED MERCHANDISE INTO CASH TURN YOUR PARTS AND RELATED MERCHANDISE INTO CASH
Become a Vendor and Sell Your Corvette Merchandise

The Corvettes at Carlisle swap meet offers anything and everything Corvette enthusiast could ever want. Interested vendors must be selling automotive merchandise or at least an 80/20% mix. In addition, no T-shirts, clothing, wax, tools, diecast, models or food will be accepted. Spaces are approximately 10’frontage x 30’depth and rent for per outside space for the entire event. For more information or to purchase a vending space, please contact us at 717-243-7855.



    CLASSIC TO LATE-MODEL CORVETTES FOR ANY BUDGET CLASSIC TO LATE-MODEL CORVETTES FOR ANY BUDGET
    Sell or Buy a Corvette in our Car Corral

    Find classic to late-model Corvettes in all varieties of make, model and condition. You can shop, compare and make the deal directly with the owner. Notary services including temporary tags are available right in the car corral. 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.



      WIN A CORVETTE WIN A CORVETTE
      Corvettes At Carlisle Giveaway Corvette TBA – Check Back Soon

      On Sunday of Corvettes at Carlisle, a Corvette will be given away to one lucky attendee. You must be present to win! Please check back soon to see the Corvette that you could be driving home in. To be eligible to win, you must be present with your giveaway ticket. After the winning number is called, the individual with that ticket will have ten minutes to present it at the stage.

      2004 Corvette Street/Track car sponsored by ProTeam Corvette Sales 


        THE CENTER OF THE CORVETTES AT CARLISLE ACTION THE CENTER OF THE CORVETTES AT CARLISLE ACTION
        Corvettes at Carlisle Fun Field sponsored by Corvette America – Register Today

        The Corvette Fun Field is at the center of the action and is the best way to experience the world’s largest all-Corvette event – Corvettes at Carlisle! Pre-registration for the Corvettes at Carlisle Fun Field is now open. Registration includes a goody bag –stuffed with Corvette magazines and special offers from our sponsors, admission for two people for the weekend, a parking spot in the center of the fairgrounds, easy in/out access throughout the weekend, three Giveaway Corvette chances and the opportunity to be chosen by a celebrity to receive a Celebrity Pick Award. Corvettes at Carlisle Fun Field Package Value:

        • Goody bag - stuffed with Corvette magazines, sponsor offers & a Corvettes at Carlisle t-shirt. Plenty of other goodies - just ask around (value: $50)
        • Admission for two people for the action packed 3 day weekend (value: $84)
        • Parking spot on the Fun Field with easy in/out access (value: $30)
        2010 Corvettes at Carlisle Fun Field Pre-Registration: $60.00 In addition to the savings, don’t forget about the people you'll meet, always the best part of Corvettes at Carlisle! Fun Field registration is now open. Register online or by calling our office at (717) 243-7855.

        Corvette America 


        MEET THE TEAM THAT DRIVES YOUR PASSION – THE CORVETTE MEET THE TEAM THAT DRIVES YOUR PASSION – THE CORVETTE
        General Motors - Corvette Engineering Team

        The GM team members that design, engineer and improve the Corvette every day will be once again be on-hand to meet with the enthusiasts that drive their passion – you! At last year’s Corvettes at Carlisle, the GM team unveiled the new Grand Sport with an engineering and design walk-around. The GM team will once again be conducting seminars to better educate you on the latest from Corvette - don't miss the seminars, walk-arounds and a chance to talk with the people who drive the Corvette. Maybe we can even convince them to bring along the Corvette Stingray Concept.



          CORVETTES THAT REPRESENT AMERICA’S SPORTS CAR IN EVERY WAY CORVETTES THAT REPRESENT AMERICA’S SPORTS CAR IN EVERY WAY
          Own a Patriotic Themed Corvette? Showcase it in Chip's Choice Display

          This year’s Chip’s Choice display will show off and tell the story of some of the most Patriotic Corvettes in history. One very famous and recognizable Corvette that is already committed to be a part of the 2010 display is a 1965 Corvette Roadster. This particular '65, owned by Larry Sachs, was painted as an American flag for the movie Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999 - New Line Cinema). If you have a patriotic themed Corvette that truly represents America’s Sports Car, please send pictures and a description to lancem@carlisleevents.com to be considered.



            SHOW THE WORLD THAT YOU’RE A CELEBRITY FAVORITE SHOW THE WORLD THAT YOU’RE A CELEBRITY FAVORITE
            Celebrity Pick Award Parade - Sunday Starting at 1 p.m. at the Carlisl

            Celebrity Pick Award selection will take place from approximately 1-4:30 p.m. on Saturday. All Corvettes registered for the Corvettes at Carlisle Fun Field, sponsored by Corvette America are eligible to be selected as a celebrity pick. The Award Parade will start on Sunday at 1 p.m., at the Carlisle Stage. If your car chosen as a "pick", the Celebrity will place a sticker on your windshield. During the parade, your name will be announced as you pull up to the stage to receive the award from the Miller Family and Mandy The Mechanic, one of Carlisle Events new mascots. The parade is a great photo-op for family and friends and a true honor to be selected by the some of the biggest names in the Corvette world! Carlisle Events will be taking pictures of each car that is chosen as a Celebrity Choice winner as it drives through the parade. Don’t miss this opportunity to show the world your picture on our website!



              BETTER THAN SHOWING A CORVETTE IS RACING A CORVETTE BETTER THAN SHOWING A CORVETTE IS RACING A CORVETTE
              On-Site Autocross Sponsored by Cumberland Valley Corvette Club

              The only thing better than a show-ready Corvette is a show-ready Corvette on the race track! Test your Corvette on the Corvettes at Carlisle on-site Autocross. The Autocross allows experienced drivers to put their driving skills and their Corvette’s performance to the test while also allowing beginners to learn more about the sport of autocross. Novice drivers will have the opportunity to learn from instructors and sharpen their skills with in-car instruction. Sponsored by Cumberland Valley Corvette Club, the fee for an autocross session is $20 for 1 hour. Each driver will get three or four chances to run the course. (Friday and Sunday Only)



              LADIES, ENJOY A PLACE JUST FOR YOU LADIES, ENJOY A PLACE JUST FOR YOU
              The Women’s Oasis - Features Massage, Cooking Demos, Basket Bingo and

              We certainly have not forgotten about our female Corvette enthusiasts; the Women’s Oasis is an area devoted entirely to you! Whether you are a Corvette owner yourself looking to do some souvenir shopping or a wife, mom or daughter along for the ride, the Women’s Oasis tent located on the Manufacturers Midway is your opportunity to shop and enjoy activities throughout the weekend. Shop amazing vendors selling items ranging from jewelry and accessories to handmade crafts and beauty products. The Women’s Oasis also plays host to activities throughout the weekend, including, seminars, cooking demonstrations, basket bingo, free therapeutic massages and much more. Check the Corvettes at Carlisle event directory for the Women’s Oasis schedule.



                FIND OUT HOW MUCH HORSEPOWER YOU REALLY HAVE UNDER THE HOOD FIND OUT HOW MUCH HORSEPOWER YOU REALLY HAVE UNDER THE HOOD
                Mobile Chassis Dyno Provided by Axcelerated Motorsports

                Axcelerated Motorsports is the official Dyno of Carlisle Events. Axcelerated provides mobile Dyno tuning for cars using their Dynojet 248 chassis dynamometer. Their wide band O2 monitoring will determine if all that precious fuel is making power or just being wasted out the tailpipes.

                Attention clubs. Coming early or staying late? Club rates may apply for off-peak hours (minimum number of cars may be required). For more information, please contact the Carlisle Dyno Guy at 215.297.8139 or dale@axceleratedmotorsports.com.

                Axcelerated Motorsports 


                FUN FOR THE KIDS FUN FOR THE KIDS
                Kids at Carlisle Includes Crafts, Contests, a Play Area and More!

                Corvettes at Carlisle is fun for the entire family. For the up and coming Corvette drivers, we have the Kids at Carlisle Activity Center Area. Don’t miss automotive themed crafts for kids and parents to enjoy together and indoor and outdoor play activities that we think will “wow” the young ones! There is also a contest for kids to design a poster featuring the Carlisle Events mascots Mandy and Max the Mechanics. Max and Mandy will visit the kid’s area periodically throughout the weekend; check the event directory for appearance times and locations. Parents of babies and toddlers up to age 3 don’t forget to enter the “Carlisle Cuties” contest – babies and toddlers dressed to impress in their Corvette or Carlisle themed apparel will meet at the grandstand on Sunday at 12:30. All participants will receive a toy and the cutie with the best outfit will win a $100 US Savings Bond.



                THE BEST OF THE BEST FROM THE NCRS THE BEST OF THE BEST FROM THE NCRS
                NCRS Gallery X – Building G, Just Outside Gate 1

                The NCRS Gallery's Purpose is to present an ever-changing unique Corvette collection in a true gallery exhibit format. This enables non-NCRS members to have a better understanding of the National Corvette Restorers Society and the group’s goals and purposes. The collection is made up of 22 Corvettes. One Corvette will represent each of the 17 NCRS Judging Classes, along with a Duntov Mark of Excellence Award® winner, a McLellan Mark of Excellence Award® winner, an NCRS-Chevrolet Bowtie Award® recipient for Preservation Excellence, an American Heritage Award® recipient, and a Sportsman Award® Corvette. Be sure not to miss this phenomenal display!



                CALLING ALL 1960 CORVETTES! CALLING ALL 1960 CORVETTES!
                Showcase your ’60 in this year’s 50th Anniversary Collection

                This year’s 50th anniversary celebration will showcase select 1960 Corvettes. This awesome collection of anniversary Corvettes will be displayed under a tent on the fun field and will feature superior examples of 1960 original condition, restored to original condition and race prepared examples. This display will be incredible; be sure to check it out during your visit! If you feel your '60 Corvette has what it takes to be featured in our special reunion tent area please download the PDF form below and submit it to us to be considered. For more information about registering your '60 Corvette, please call our office at (717) 243-7855.



                TAKE YOUR CORVETTE TO THE NEXT LEVEL TAKE YOUR CORVETTE TO THE NEXT LEVEL
                Installation Alley - – Here at the Event

                If you are thinking about a new exhaust system for your Corvette, look no further than Installation Alley! The biggest names in the industry, including Breathless Performance Products, Corsa, MagnaFlow, Corvettes of West Chester, A&A Auto Stores and Mid America will be on hand all weekend, installing exhausts and other bolt-on items. Why bother getting dirty; let the companies that create the exhaust systems install it directly on your Corvette, while you enjoy the show!

                Corsa Performance Exhausts  MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust  A&A Auto Stores  Mid America Motorworks  Breathless Performance Products 


                  NCCC CONCOURS JUDGED SHOWFIELD NCCC CONCOURS JUDGED SHOWFIELD
                  Compete Against the Best Corvettes in the World and Win Cash Prizes

                  Register today for the National Council of Corvette Clubs Concours Judged Showfield hosted by the York County Corvette Club. The NCCC Concurs Judged Showfield awards cash prizes to the “Best of Show” winner as well as five other categories. Compete against the best Corvettes in the world, representing Corvette clubs from across North America. The NCCC Concours Judged Showfield is limited to 175 Corvettes. Be sure to pre-register by calling our office at (717) 243-7855. Limited registration may be available at the event. NCCC Concours Judged Showfield Awards:

                  • "Best of Show" - $500
                  • "Best of Concours Prepared" - $100
                  • "Best Modified" - $100
                  • "Best Street Prepared" - $100
                  • "Best Wash & Show" - $100
                  • "Best Custom/Race Prepared." - $100



                  WHAT IS YOUR CORVETTE PUTTING TO THE FLOOR? WHAT IS YOUR CORVETTE PUTTING TO THE FLOOR?
                  Find out at Corvettes at Carlisle with the Axcelerated Motorsports Dyno

                  Axcelerated Motorsports, the official dyno of Carlisle Events, provides mobile dyno tuning for Corvettes using their Dynojet 248 chassis dynamometer. Find out how much horsepower your Corvette really has! Their wide band O2 monitoring will determine if all that precious fuel is making power or just being wasted out the tail pipes.



                  CORVETTES PARADE THROUGH HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CARLISLE CORVETTES PARADE THROUGH HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CARLISLE
                  Be a Part of Downtown Carlisle Corvette Parade – Saturday Night

                  Carlisle residents come out en masse to watch this annual parade in the heart of the downtown historic district. Corvettes parade from the fairgrounds to downtown Carlisle where they park in the area around the town square and have time to enjoy the downtown ambience and many restaurants. It’s a huge street party - complete with a band – that you’ll want to make part of your Carlisle experience.

                  Participation in the parade is limited so be sure to take advantage of this first-ever chance to pre-register and save $5 too!

                  Registration:
                • Friday: 1-4 p.m.
                • Saturday: 8 a.m. until parade is filled
                • $30 fee includes goody bag with T-shirt & special parade dash plaque


                • THE ALL-AMERICAN GIRL TO REPRESENT THE ALL-AMERICAN CAR THE ALL-AMERICAN GIRL TO REPRESENT THE ALL-AMERICAN CAR
                  Miss Corvettes At Carlisle

                  The Miss Corvettes at Carlisle contest takes places on Saturday afternoon at 4:45 p.m. on the Carlisle Stage. Contestants will answer questions about why they love America’s sports car and why they should be Miss Corvettes at Carlisle. Miss Corvettes at Carlisle contestants compete for cash prizes. Ladies can register at the Guest Services trailer by the stage Friday and Saturday prior to the event. Participation is limited to 15 contestants. PLEASE NOTE: We have implemented new rules and created a new format for Corvettes at Carlisle 2010. Download the latest registration form for details. The cash prizes will include $300 for 1st place, $200 for 2nd & $100 for 3rd place.



                  CHIP MILLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION BENEFIT AUCTION CHIP MILLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION BENEFIT AUCTION
                  Silent Auction Supporting Amyloidosis Research

                  Chip Miller, co-founder of Carlisle Events, passed away from complications related to primary Amyloidosis in March 2004. The rare plasma cell disorder affects the body's primary organs. To find out more information, click here. The silent auction will include a variety of collectibles, automotive accessories and Corvette products. To donate items, bring them to the Chip Miller Charitable Foundation's table at the Corvette America Hospitality Tent, located on the Manufacturers Midway, on Friday or on Saturday before 9 a.m.



                  MOMENT OF REVVING MOMENT OF REVVING
                  A Tribute to Chip Miller and Other Corvette Friends and Family

                  On Saturday at noon, we would like for all drivers near their Corvettes to start their engines and give them a good rev for 15 seconds in tribute to Chip Miller (co-founder of Carlisle Events) and all of our other Corvette friends that have passed, followed by a brief moment of silence.





                  "Corvettes for Chip" Car Show
                  Adam's Premium Car Care Products
                  Antrim Way Shippers
                  Auto Appraisal Group
                  Axcelerated Motorsports
                  Corvette America
                  FedEx Auto Transport
                  Horizon Structures
                  MacMulkin Chevrolet
                  Meguiar's Inc.
                  More Than Tires
                  National Corvette Museum
                  SmokinVette.com
                  Trailex Inc.
                  UCoat It

                  All of these companies will be displaying their products & services on the Manufacturers Midway at the show.


                  Improving Pre-Registration Process Saves Guests Time, Money Improving Pre-Registration Process Saves Guests Time, Money

                  Carlisle Events Teams up with RIX Magazine for 2010 Edition of Performance & Style Carlisle Events Teams up with RIX Magazine for 2010 Edition of Performance & Style

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