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GM Nationals at Carlisle, June 24-June 26

If you are a GM fan, there is only 1 place to be this weekend.  GM Nationals in Carlisle, PA!  It's one of the largest GM events and it will be packed with awesome events and activities for fans of all things Chevy, Buick, Pontiac, Cadillac, GMC, and Oldsmobile.

The event will include, Hot-Rodders of Tomorrow high school program with scholarship money to be awarded.  The art of GM.  Industry guests and celebrity appearances.  A vintage vehicle certification program for helping restorers.  You could win an engine (GM LS-style small block crate engine) just for attending the show.  Rausch Creek Off Road Park will be there with trainers and seminars will be run.  There will be a giveaway of a 1975 Cosworth Vega.  A chance to sit in Bruce Larson’s USA-1 Camaro or USA-1 Corvette.  A dyno challenge and burnout contest.  Probably one of guy's favorite events Miss Carlisle GM Nationals (where girls will obviously be judged in bikinis).  What I have listed is not even everything that's going on… there are even more great events at GM Nationals this weekend!

What: Carlisle GM Nationals

When: Friday – Sunday (June 24 – June 26, 2011)

Where: Carlisle State Fairgrounds, 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013

Admission: Adults $8, Children 8 and under are Free

Gate Times: Thursday – Saturday 7am-6pm / Sunday 7am-3pm

For more show information visit:  http://www.carlisleevents.com/ce/events/gm-nationals/

 

This weekend is the GM Nationals are Carlisle fairground in Carlisle Pennsylvania. The event includes all past and present General motors brands and models. Even the discontinued brands have a very strong showing.

The Camaro owners association also holds their national meet at this event. In past years they have drawn near 1000 camaros.

This year there will also be a large gathering of Monte Carlos at this event. Tom Gleave president of the New York Monte Carlo Club said his club will be there. They will be bringing many of there cars. According to pre-registration Monte Carlos should have a large presence this year.

Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals, May 20-22

2011 Carlisle Import and Kit Nationals is this weekend, May 20-22 (Friday- Saturday).  Is a special event featuring over 1,200 classic and high-performance vehicles.  Walk through the fairgrounds and enjoy imports and kit cars from 7 different countries, representing 37 unique manufacturers.  Shop for parts for your import or kit car.  There will be a car giveaway (1976 Toyota Corolla), autocross racing, club gatherings, a dyno, music, vintage motorcycles, cruises to historic scenic locations, and even an activities for kids.

Adult Admission: Friday – Sunday $8
Child Admission: 8 and under – FREE
Gate Times: Friday.-Saturday, 7am-6pm / Sunday, 7am-3pm

For additonal show info visit: http://www.carlisleevents.com/ce/events/import/

2011 University of Maryland Spring Car Meet – May 1

If you like cars and feel like doing something good, your in luck. The 2011 University of Maryland Spring Car Meet will not only feature a fun day of cool cars and activities, but the proceeds will go to Martha's Table. So there is no reason you should not go or attend the show.

2011 University of Maryland Spring Car Meet to benefit Martha's Table
hosted by College Park Tuning

• Thousands of different cars
• Dyno pulls
• Live DJ
• 50/50 Raffle
• Raffle Prizes

They will be asking a 1 non-perishable food item per person (if you have more bring them) after you enter the lot. If you forget to bring an item or prefer not to, the organizers will collect a $1 donation on your way into the lot. All the donations collected from admission, food sales and the 50/50 raffle are going to be donated to Martha’s Table (http://www.marthastable.org).

Location
Fedex Field Parking Lots E and F between Arena Dr and Redskins Rd
*We have 6,200 spaces so unlike past years I don't think we will have parking issues*
Directions to Fedex Layout of the meet
*Expect heavy traffic, we are sorry for this inconvenience and will be trying to move people in/out of the meet as quickly as possible*

Date
Sunday, May 1st, 2011

Time
Noon, 12:00 pm. I know some of you might show up early but remember this year there is 6,200 spaces instead of 2,300
They will probably start packing things up at 7pm

Food
Bring your own food and don't make a mess. NO DUMPING COAL AT FEDEX.

Dyno
• $75.00 for 2 – 3 baseline pulls w/ A/F and printout. FWD or RWD only
• If you are interested in dynoing your car, please send an email to collegeparktuning@gmail.com or follow this link. They are trying to have people pre-register for the dyno.

Reserving Space
The people have spoken and if you want to reserve space for your club or group you need to contact the organizer ASAP and give them an approximate head count by April 22nd. If you want to have a tent for your group there is a fee associated with that (Fedex's fee, not mine). If you put up a tent and don't pay this fee you will have to take it down.

Basic Rules
1. Be respectful of other peoples cars. Please do not touch a persons car without their consent
2. No tents (unless your group contacts collegeparktuning@gmail.com ASAP, Fedex requires us to pay a tent permit fee)
3. No alcohol
4. No scandalous attire (this is a family event)
5. Chairs are permitted everywhere but no taking up parking spaces with them
6. No saving spaces (Unless your group or forum contacts us before hand at collegeparktuning@gmail.com)
7. No burnouts or anything stupid. Police will be at the event and cameras are rolling 24/7 at Fedex

http://www.collegeparktuning.com/