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Check out the 2022 GM Nationals Event Guide for everything you need to know about the show.
2022 Carlisle GM Nationals Event Guide
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4:30 PM Saturday, June 25

This is the moment we have all been waiting for, burnouts are BACK in the newly expanded Rolling Burnout and Donut Contest sponsored by Atturo Tires! On Saturday of Carlisle GM Nationals, visit the track at to get your fix for tire burning excitement!

This year will feature multiple ways to get your burnout going. Participants can chose from the following:

1. Do a rolling burnout down the track!
2. Do a donut on the fresh donut pad!
3. Do a wicked rolling burnout into a donut onto the pad! 

The contest is limited to 10 contestants and sign-ups will begin Friday at Guest Services. You must be a registered participant at the show and provide your driver’s license & insurance card when signing up. 

This contest will happen on Saturday, June 25 at 4:30pm at the track! You are not going to want to miss the return of burnouts to Carlisle!

Gate-N-Go has ended but you can still benefit from pre-registering early! Pre-registration remains available up 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.

Save time and get your GM on the National Parts Depot Showfield!! Visit the Carlisle Registration Store to pre-register TODAY. 

The 3rd Generation Chevrolet Camaro is a relatively new casting from M2 Machines and is done up in an old school Players Camaro livery and is the FIRST M2 Machines Diecast for the GM Nationals. This is the inaugural diecast in this livery will be part of an on-going series of Diecast for the GM Nationals. This Camaro has a cool look that says “lets hit some turns on the way to Carlisle” complete with roll cage and some cool “Carlisle” touches hidden in the design. The die-cast will feature unique packaging with a matching Carlisle GM Nationals blister card which you can’t find elsewhere. Preorder yours today for PICKUP at the Carlisle GM Nationals in June.

You may also call the Carlisle Events office at 717-243-7855 and place your phone order today.

FYI - the limit for orders is six (6) per person. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. We’ll process your phone or web pre-order and set it aside for pick up in the Carlisle Store in Building T once you get to Carlisle! There is NO SHIPPING.

The famed S-10/S-15, the first domestically built compact pickup of the big three automakers, turns 40! 1982 started it all and in 2022 we intend to celebrate the 40th Birthday of the S-10, including the GMC S-15. This year the Carlisle GM Nationals in June and the Carlisle Truck Nationals in August will have a unique display for the S-Series truck. The Carlisle GM Nationals will feature a tent display located on the NPD Showfield and the Carlisle Truck Nationals will feature a display in Building T. Have a S-Series truck you would like to have on display? Apply it at CarlisleFeatures.com. Can’t make it all weekend but want to show on the Showfield? Register your car for the Showfield ahead of time. 

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Join us in June as we celebrate 40 years of the 3rd Generation Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. This is going to be a colossal celebration with cars from all over! We have a great line-up of some of the lowest mileage preserved examples to some of the best modified third-gens. Oh and did we mention we will have a awesome line-up of Players Camaros too? There will also be third-gen specific Chevrolet and Pontiac vendors in the swap meet of the event. Additionally, we are working on a great guest list that will be announced at a later date, so stay tuned!

Have a Third-Gen Camaro or Firebird you’d like considered for the display? Apply it at CarlisleFeatures.com by April 11th. Can’t make it all weekend but want to show on the NPD Showfield? Register your car for the NPD Showfield ahead of time. Clubs are welcome as well, if you have a club please apply it to be an Officially Recognized Club, which allows opportunity for a club hangout area! 

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Join us in June for an epic Nova gathering as we ring in 60 years of this historic marque. All Chevy II / Novas are welcome! There will be Nova specific seminars, a great Nova display and an awesome Nova Showfield.

Have a Chevy II / Nova and want to be part of the action? Register your Nova for the NPD Showfield. Have a Nova worthy of display? Apply your Nova for the special display at CarlisleFeatures.com by April 11th. Clubs are welcome too! Have a Nova club and want to be part of the festivities? Apply your club to be an Officially Recognized Club, which allows opportunity for a club hangout area!

Apply your Nova for the Display
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The annual Corvettes for Chip Show moved to the GM Nationals for the first time in 2021 and turned out to be a great addition! Corvettes for Chip will now be a permanent fixture at the GM Nationals moving forward. Once again it will operate as a "Show within a Show," giving those who register for the Corvettes for Chip Showfield full access to everything GM Nationals has to offer. Registering a Corvette for the Corvettes at Chip Showfield will gain you two full days of Corvette fun, two opportunities to have your Corvette judged, a special CMAF pin and MORE! Additionally, we will also be organizing a "Memorial Parade” across the grounds in honor of Chip Miller for those participating in the Corvettes for Chip Showfield. More details will be announced as the event grows closer!

The Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation and our friends at York County Corvette Club will be at the event hosting, raffles, 50/50 drawings, bake sales and more during the event weekend.  JUST ANNOUNCED, when you register to be part of the Corvettes for Chip Fun Field, you'll also get a Miller Family Garage tour while at the event. Claim your "golden ticket" for your tour experience when you check in at the CMAF tent for your goody bag. Don’t miss out on ALL the fun!!

Corvettes for Chip™ is an organization of Corvette enthusiasts who host an annual Corvette car show to increase the awareness of a blood disease called Amyloidosis and donate the net proceeds to the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation for Amyloidosis Research. (Corvettes for Chip 2022 is a non-sanctioned event.) 
 
Register for the Corvettes for Chip Showfield 

The clock is ticking and the 1,000 available tickets are NOW AVAILABLE.  Do you want to win a new Corvette?  You can at the 2022 Corvettes at Carlisle weekend by picking up one of the 1,000 tickets for this amazing raffle.  

Yes, you’ve read right, YOU CAN WIN a 2022 Corvette Coupe 2LT.  This raffle is pretty cut and dry.  There are 1,000 tickets available AND PROCEEDS FROM EACH TICKET SOLD WILL BENEFIT TWO GREAT CAUSES. Remember, they're available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

The drawing takes place on Saturday, August 27 at 7 p.m. and the result is based on the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Pick 3 daily number drawing, meaning that a winning ticket will have three numbers ranging anywhere between 000 and 999.  There will be two announcements, one at the stage on grounds and another downtown at the square in Carlisle as part of the Downtown Carlisle Parade and Street Party.  If selected, the winner is responsible for applicable taxes and must claim their prize within 30 days of notification or the prize will be forfeited. 

Support many great organizations and most importantly, support the late, great Chip Miller and help in the fight against and to raise awareness for Amyloidosis.  SPECIAL THANKS TO WHITMOYER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP FOR FINDING US THE PERFECT CORVETTE FOR THIS RAFFLE!
 
**Please Note:  Your FIRST CHANCE to pick up your tickets will at the Carlisle GM Nationals (June 24-25), then by mail or in person at Corvettes at Carlisle (August 25-27).  When we have less than 100 entries available, we will close the mail in/call in option.  What remains at that point will be available at Corvettes at Carlisle while supplies last.  Thank you for your tremendous support and we look forward to seeing you at Carlisle in 2022!   
 
Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation
Lancaster County Corvette Club
Whitmoyer Auto Group
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Two names familiar in the 3rd Generation Camaro and Firebird racecars will join us this weekend at the GM Nationals as part of the celebration going on for those cars.  Firestone Firehawk Challenge Series racer Terry Betts and Players Series Racer Rob Fellows will be located on the north side of Building T with a few of the racecars from those series. They also will be on hand throughout the weekend to sign the M2 Machines GM Nationals Camaros we had produced.  Highlights from each guest’s careers can be seen below.

Rob Fellows:
- Started racing karts regionally at age 12, drove a Datsun 510 B Sedan at age 17 for first racecar experience. 
- Competed in the Players/GM Motorsports Series beginning in 1987 entering two race as a privateer, finished in 6th place in first race. 
- Formed a team with brother Ron for 1988, and with Sponsorship from Sunoco won Rookie of the Year honors and finished in third place overall.
- Continued in the Players/GM Series through 1992, highlighted by assisting Ron's championship-winning season in 1989 and then going on to the Series Championship himself in 1991.
- Competed in three SCCA Trans Am Series races in 1993, highlighted by an eighth place finish in the Toronto Molson Indy and earning the Rising Star of the Race award .
- Race intermittently in the SCCA World Challenge series before joining the AER Racing Team full time in 1997, earning two wins; only a DNF while leading the Trois Rivieres Grand Prix race denied Rob the championship that season. 
- Currently involved in developing his 17 year old son's career in karting, while also staying involved with Corvette and the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School as a performance driving specialist!

Terry Betts:
Player’s GM/Motorsports Series 1988-1992
- Member of Sunoco team along with teammates Ron and Rob Fellows 1989-1992
- 4th all-time in series starts
- 4th all-time money list
- Best race finish: 2nd
- Best series championship finish: 4th

Endurance Racing Firestone Firehawk Challenge Series 
- 1990 Championship winner - IROC Camaro 
- 1991 Championship runner up – IROC Camaro
- 1990 Mosport 24-hour race: first place finish – Porsche

Two former GM Employees of the Norwood Assembly Plant will join Author Phil Borris this weekend for a set of seminars on Friday and Saturday covering the GM Assembly Process of the Third Generation Camaro and Firebird. Check them out in the 3rd Gen Celebration Seminar Tent throughout GM Nationals weekend located just north of Building T.

Gale Mains:
Had his career start with the GM Chevrolet Motor division at Norwood in August 1967 building the F car starting on day one as a new unit driver, his day two experience was less exciting as the half frame transition operator. On the third day of his employment Gale found his expertise which was working up and down the line as a relief man or Absentee Replacement Operator (ARO). Gale soon mastered all Chassis side operations including developing the safest way to “massage” the top of a firewall on an “F” car which was done upon occasion with a large mallet to assure proper close tolerance fit on the left and right sides to allow proper alignment of the front fenders just prior to bolting them on. Gale is notable as appearing on the cover of the book “Echoes of Norwood” as part of the body drop crew whose job it was to attach the bodies to the chassis. At the time of the iconic 1973 Photo Mr. Mains was 27 years old and seated observing a trainee working at the rear of the car. Gale also mastered all aspects of repair at Automotive General Repair (AGR) and all of the assembly and inspection tasks in all the line pit work elements for the F car.

If you have a question on how something was put on your Camaro or Firebird built anytime from 1967 through 1969 chances Mr. Mains knows how it was done and all the process variables in how it was installed. After the 1972 transition of the previous Chevrolet and Fisher Body assembly divisions into the new plant operator (then known as General Motors Assembly Division)Mains continued his Chassis side work through the build out of the third Generation “F” carat Norwood with the final plant assembly operator Chevrolet Pontiac Canada Group in 1987

Dan Edwards:
Had his career start with the Chevrolet Pontiac Canada Group at Norwood in late 1985 as an Absentee Replacement Worker (ARO). 

During his employment period Dan had an opportunity to perform most of the jobs on the assembly line that involved the assembly of the Generation 3 Camaro and Firebird.  In addition Dan is the original owner of his Norwood built 1985 Z28/IROC L-69 HO which he is bringing to the show to display as part of the special invitational display in Building T.

The GM Nationals Automotive Flea Market is a great place to sell the parts, accessories, automotive memorabilia and literature that have been collecting dust in your garage. Put your parts in front of thousands of GM and Chevrolet enthusiasts and buyers. If you are a vendor, be sure to take advantage of the following offers:

- Book vending & car corral space(s) prior to 45 days of the event at a discounted rate.
- FREE Product Listings in the Event Guide & the Carlisle Events App.
- Early bird renewal discount of 10% when you renew your space(s) at the event up until Friday after the show. 

If you have any questions or would like to book space for GM Nationals, call our office at 717-243-7855 or book online!

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A wide variety of GM/Chevrolet cars and trucks are annually available for sale in the GM Nationals Car Corral. You can shop, compare and make the deal directly with the owner. Notary Service will be available. If you need anything else for the purchase of a vehicle, our staff in Guest Services can provide a contact list. If you are a car corral vendor or would like to become one, be sure to take advantage of the following offers:

- Book car corral space(s) prior to 45 days of the event at a discounted rate.
- Early bird renewal discount of 10% when you renew your space(s) at the event up until Friday after the show. 

Please Note: All vehicles in the corral must be for sale, in running condition and cannot be displayed on trailers. Spaces are approximately 10’ frontage x 20’ depth per outside space for the entire event.

If you have any questions or would like to book car corral space for GM Nationals, call our office at 717-243-7855 or book online!
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If you’re coming to the Carlisle GM Nationals to look at the classic and collector cars on the NPD Showfield, don’t forget, not far from those rides are an amazing mix of automotive flea market (a.k.a. swap meet) and midway vendors.  

Mix in the Women’s Oasis, offering some non-automotive items for the ladies and a food court laced with some of the tastiest fare available and you get one of the largest vending footprints of its type anywhere.

Learn more about our event vendors and their location(s) today by downloading the Carlisle Events App or, once available online (or in person), check out the vending pages and map of our event guide. Online, the guide and map are posted about one week prior to the event. At the event, it’s available at Guest Services or any main point of entry.

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Do you own or appreciate some of GM's most influential and important cars? If so, then being a part of the Featured Vehicle Display is a must. The display is open to all makes and style of car that falls under the GM production umbrella. This display doesn't have a specific theme, but does have one thing in common; some of the nicest GM cars and/or trucks around. Apply today for consideration and see your car placed indoors. It'll not only be out of the elements, it'll be protected be stanchions and shown off to event participants!


Featured Vehicle Display Application- Apply by April 11th

“Quality over quantity,” this saying has been around for decades, and this year the GM Nationals will once again embrace this motto as part of our special judging process. Professional judging, known as the Standard of Excellence class, will be offered again by the team members from eJudged. The Standard of Excellence Judging class is limited to 50 cars maximum so pre-registration is highly recommended. We take this approach so the judges have time to thoroughly look over each car, offering the best quality service for our participants. Day-of registrations will be accepted, but reserving your space ahead of time is always a good idea. The Standard of Excellence participants will be part of an elite group of cars with their own special section of the NPD Showfield. Cars within the Standard of Excellence class will be given unique awards for the top 15 cars and the Standard of Excellence; Best in Show winner will receive a cup trophy. Judged cars are eligible for Celebrity Choice awards, which take place on Saturday of the event, and are invited to take part in the Winner’s Presentation on Saturday PM. 

The judging team will be composed of several professional builders and experts, all of whom have impressive track records. Whether you want to have your car critiqued and analyzed by a team of judges, or have your peers vote on your vehicle, the GM Nationals offers something for every type of enthusiast. Simply click below on the “register now” link and choose the Standard of Excellence class to learn more about the judging guidelines.

Congratulations to all of our 2021 winners and good luck in 2022!
KEITH STOCKBERGER- 1969 OLDSMOBILE HURST OLDS
JOHN DEMICHELE- 1966 CHEVROLET NOVA
RUSSEL SHIRK- 1972 CHEVROLET NOVA
RONNIE KING- 1985 BUICK RIVERIA
TOM BELL- 1970 CHEVROLET CAMARO
DANIEL NAMEROW- 1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE
CARMAN WELLIVER JR- 2017 CHEVROLET CORVETTE GRAND SPORT
DEREK GREELEY- 1969 CHEVROLET C-10
CHUCK WARREN- 1966 CHEVROLET C-10
JOE SIDELL- 1964 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS409
ROBERT RANCK- 1975 CHEVROLET TRUCK
RICHARD CRAWFORD- 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SS
PAUL KABA- 1937 CHEVROLET CHEVROLET
GERALD MONTANINO- 1965 CHEVROLET IMPALA
GEORGE DIESING- 1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA

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Kyle Tucker, founder of Detroit Speed, will join us at the GM Nationals on Friday and Saturday. Kyle will be hosting a seminar discussing the development of Detroit Speed’s parts for the Third Gen Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebirds. Topics will also include the current Detroit Speed product line and his DSE-Z Camaro featured in the 40th Anniversary of the 3rd Gen Display in Building T. There will also be a Q&A session at the end of the seminar, encompassing how you can upgrade your 3rd Gen F-Body using their parts.

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In addition to the competition among the cars on the GM Nationals NPD Showfield, there is a battle between clubs to see who has the most cars registered. As a bonus, we offer the use of a 20’ X 20’ tent to those clubs who register 25 vehicles or more. These tents are a great place to take a break and they make a great club headquarters for the weekend. Larger clubs may be eligible for a bigger tent.

Congratulations to our winners and thank you for participating. Please contact us for details on how to be involved! For our next offering, we hope to see club participation grow even more. Don't miss out on this great gathering of like minded enthusiasts.

Congratulations to our top three in 2021:
1st – Mid Atlantic Fiero Owners Association
2nd – National Nostalgic Nova
3rd – First Generation Monte Carlo Club


To become an Officially Recognized Club, you must first fill out an Application Form. 
To learn more about our club program, visit the Club Relations Page.

Is your club cool enough? Is your club ready for the event?

The Coolest Club award is based on the premise of your club tent being THE PLACE to be. Plan your theme and your decorations well for next year because there are a host of clubs vying for the honor.

Congratulations to our 2021 winner, the Mid Atlantic Fiero Owners Association and thanks to all the clubs that participated.

To become an Officially Recognized Club, you must first fill out an Application Form. 
To learn more about our club program, visit the Club Relations Page.

Carlisle Events and the folks from the National Nostalgic Nova Club have teamed up to create a special meet within the GM Nationals NPD Showfield. The annual Novas at Carlisle "show within a show" is held throughout the event weekend. All fans of the Nova, regardless of club affiliation, are welcome to be part of this huge Nova Showfield. Nova classes have a designated highlighted area and attendees are welcome to join in all the fun under the north portion of our pavilion. All Novas will be parked in the blue Showfield, right between the midway and the pavilion near one of the main avenues of the Fairgrounds. This offers the Novas a great place to display while still remaining a part of the main show. Registration for Nova classes is still the same as in years past, there are simply more classes to choose from! All cars are also still eligible for the same awards as in previous years.

On top of the special display cars, Novas at Carlisle will also feature several seminars geared towards Nova tech and history. The seminars are open to all attendees of the GM Nationals and will take place in the north part of the pavilion.

A special highlight will be a selection of Nova Gold Class Award winners from events across the USA. These winners assembled in the southern portion of the pavilion are Novas that are at the top of their game scoring over 900 points in Gold Class Judging at Nova events. On Thursday and Friday there will also be a judging of 4-5 new Nova builds getting scored for hopeful Gold Class Awards.

This is a great feature for fans of Chevy's cool compact, so be sure to come out and join your fellow Nova nuts in June!

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National Nostalgic Nova

The ever-popular Solid Lifter Showroom will be back in Building Y at the 2022 GM Nationals. The hard-working team from Super Car Workshop presides over this collection of ultra-rare vehicles throughout the weekend, meaning you can speak directly to the specialists responsible for many of these awesome restorations. Yenkos, COPOs and so much more compose what has become one of our most beloved display here at Carlisle.

There will also be seminars for the SLS too! More details will be announced closer to event time in 2022.

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The only thing better than a show-ready ride is a show-ready ride on the race track! The on-site autocross allows drivers to run the road course and compare their times to each other. Even better, it is free! Enthusiasts are able to make 3 timed runs consisting of 2 laps each. Times are provided to compare with other drivers. 

Any vehicles looking to participate must register at the track and pass tech. Participants must have a registered (and street legal) car on the GM Nationals showfield, be 18 years of age or older and have a valid license and insurance. Participants are REQUIRED to bring their own helmets for safety. You will be unable to participate if you don't have one. 

Helmets are REQUIRED. Helmets must be SNELL Foundation certified, either “SA” (Special Application),“SAH” (Special Application Helmets Configured for use with frontal head restraints), “M” (motorcycle), or “EA” (Elite Automotive Sports). A SNELL foundation rating of “K” (karting) is NOT allowed. A DOT approval is not sufficient without the SNELL certification. A helmet from the second previous testing cycle is also allowed if it is SNELL certified and has a manufacture date less than ten (10) years old. e.g., in the year 2014, SNELL ratings of SA2005 or M2005 and SA2010 or M2010 will be legal. In addition, a SA2000 or M2000 helmet would be legal until they exceed 10 years of age. 

*Due to safety concerns, stock height SUVS and trucks may be excluded from autocross.

Hosted by the Cumberland Valley Corvette Club

This June, prepare to be sucked back into your seat as the UMI Performance team members take you on one wild ride! Back again to thrill our attendees, the suspension gurus at UMI will be offering free Autocross Ride-Alongs throughout the event weekend. These rides are open to anyone attending the GM Nationals, and you can even take multiple rides! Just visit the UMI tent in the north field, sign the waiver and buckle up for the ride of a lifetime. UMI offers complete suspension performance packages for virtually every GM vehicle, and they want to show you just what their cars can do! You can also visit UMI Performance on the Manufacturer's Midway during the show!

*Age/height restrictions may apply

About UMI Performance:

The UMI Performance team has been offering quality aftermarket suspension products since 2002. A PA-based company, 99% of UMI’s products are manufactured right here in the USA. UMI offers suspension components for GM’s A, B, F, G, H, W and X body platforms, as well as the Pontiac G8, the Cadillac CTS-V and even the Chevy S-10! Basically, UMI is a one-stop shop when it comes to your suspension products. Their knowledgeable staff can help with technical questions and offer installation tips, as well as help find the best product for your car.

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UPDATE - JUNE 24, 2022 - Due to circumstances beyond our control, Nitrofest with Bruce Larson as well as his personal appearance have been canceled as part of the 2022 Carlisle GM Nationals.  His USA-1 Camaro and USA-1 Corvette will still be on display near the stage.

Bruce Larson, Carlisle’s resident noise-maker, returns this year to host Nitrofest! Bruce, an NHRA champion and all-around car guy, will be here to share his amazing USA-1 funny car.

Bruce’s tent will be located close to the main stage and he will be doing a series of startups for us during the Friday and Saturday show hours. An even cooler aspect of Bruce’s demonstrations will be that several lucky audience members could be chosen to sit in the cars as they are fired up. This is a rare opportunity to sit in the cockpit of an actual NHRA drag car while the driver and his team start and rev it for you! Be sure to check your event directory for Bruce’s exact location and the startup times as well. Don’t miss your chance to see, hear and smell the Nitro while Bruce disturbs the peace at the GM Nationals!

The ever-popular Real Street Shootout Contest presented by UMI Performance is on the schedule once again! For the 5th year in a row, participants can sign up and compete for the chance to win several cash prizes ($300 - 1st, $200 - 2nd and $100 - 3rd), as well as be crowned the Real Street Shootout Champion!  

It will begin with check-in at 5PM followed by a driver's meeting. At the conclusion of the meeting, a team of judges will evaluate each car for appearance and build quality. After all of the cars have been judged, they will go through a tech inspection and at 6PM, as the sun goes down, the lights come on and the cars will compete on the track.

If you think you and your car have what it takes to compete in the shootout, signup for the contest at Guest Services starting at 7AM on Friday. This activity is a first come, first serve basis, so be sure to sign-up when you get here! 

Participants must have a registered (and street legal) car on the GM Nationals showfield, be 18 years of age or older and have a valid license and insurance. Participants are REQUIRED to bring their own helmets for safety. You will be unable to participate if you don't have one. 

Helmets are REQUIRED. Helmets must be SNELL Foundation certified, either “SA” (Special Application),“SAH” (Special Application Helmets Configured for use with frontal head restraints), “M” (motorcycle), or “EA” (Elite Automotive Sports). A SNELL foundation rating of “K” (karting) is NOT allowed. A DOT approval is not sufficient without the SNELL certification. A helmet from the second previous testing cycle is also allowed if it is SNELL certified and has a manufacture date less than ten (10) years old. e.g., in the year 2014, SNELL ratings of SA2005 or M2005 and SA2010 or M2010 will be legal. In addition, a SA2000 or M2000 helmet would be legal until they exceed 10 years of age. 

*Due to safety concerns, stock height SUVS and trucks may be excluded from the contest.

About UMI Performance :

The UMI Performance team has been offering quality aftermarket suspension products since 2002. A PA-based company, 99% of UMI’s products are manufactured right here in the USA. UMI offers suspension components for GM’s A, B, F, G, H, W and X body platforms, as well as the Pontiac G8, the Cadillac CTS-V and even the Chevy S-10! Basically, UMI is a one-stop shop when it comes to your suspension products. Their knowledgeable staff can help with technical questions and offer installation tips, as well as help find the best product for your car.

Congratulations to our Top 3 in 2021
1st – Justin Peachey – 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
2nd – Mike Goodman – 1981 Chevrolet Camaro
3rd – Kenneth Goodman – 1995 Chevrolet Camaro

UMI Performance
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Thanks to Cumberland Valley Corvette Club for running this event!

Ready, Set, Go! Car owners will now 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 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 will also be judged but take note, the best overall sound will take home the prize, not necessarily the loudest.

The contest consists of one round, hosting up to 25 cars. Cars will be accepted for sign-up on a first-come, first-served basis and we do expect to be filled up so please sign up early. The competition will take place on Saturday at 2PM. Drivers competing must be at the staging area by 1:30PM to participate in the drivers meeting. 

The Exhaust Competiton is FREE but you MUST be registered on the Showfield to be eligible to participate! Sign up in Guest Services starting on Friday at 7AM. 

Congratulations to our 2021 Exhaust Contest Winners!
1st – Shawn Fenstermucher- 2000 Camaro SS
2nd – Joseph Jackson – 2017 Chevy SS
3rd – Ross Kaplan – 2015 Chevrolet Caprice PPV

At some point, you bought your first car and had questions and since that day, you’ve continued to have questions regarding your vehicle.  Maybe some of those questions you’ve been able to answer on your own or with some research, but some may still be puzzling to you.  At this year’s Carlisle GM Nationals, we’re bringing you a certified, bonified, genuine EXPERT on all-things GM to answer questions you haven’t even thought to ask yet! 

Paul Koerner is a World Class GM Certified Technician and Corvette specialist.  For two days in Carlisle, he’ll be hosting multiple seminars on a variety of topics and you’re invited.

Seminars are as follows:

1. Friday:  9 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Diagnostic sessions for all GM makes.  If you want to have Paul give your ride a once over, he will and it’s FREE.  Space is limited, so be sure to visit the tent to sign up.
2. Friday: 1 p.m. – Paul hosts a SEMINAR on GM small body trucks.  As we celebrate 40 years of the S-10, Paul will spotlight some technical elements of the truck.
3. Saturday:  9 a.m. – Paul hosts a SEMINAR on the 1982-1992 3^rd Gen Camaro and F-Body.  Learn some tech specs about the 3^rd Gens and all that changed over those 10 years.  In addition, he’ll offer some diagnostic tips too.
4. Saturday:  10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Diagnostic sessions for all GM makes.  If you want to have Paul give your ride a once over, he will and it’s FREE.  Space is limited, so be sure to visit the tent to sign up.
5. Saturday: 1:30 p.m. – Paul hosts a SEMINAR on a topic important to all of us.  This one is called How to Buy Your First Car!  You’ve been waiting 16 years to get that license and hit the open road in your first car.  Your piggy bank is filled with coins and savings you’ve been stashing away for nearly two decades, but where do you start?  What do you look for in a “first” used car?  What’s safe?  What’s not safe?
6. Saturday: 2:30 p.m. – Paul hosts a SEMINAR on GM engines.  Sit in on this session as Paul discusses all aspects of the GM engine, from design to performance and everything in between.

Paul will have his own tent location/home base and you can find him near the Corvettes for Chip footprint in 2022.  Review the link below for a map so you can see exactly where Paul’s tent will be and schedule of not only his events, but the Carlisle GM Nationals overall. 

Carlisle GM Nationals Event Guide – Review it Today

While at the GM Nationals, tune up your automotive knowledge with free seminars including information for both the seasoned veteran and rookie do-it-yourselfer. Topics include performance, restoration and maintenance. Seminars are conducted by some of the biggest names in the business and just remember, they are FREE!

Novas at Carlisle once again will be hosting seminars on the backside of the pavilion during the GM Nationals. Next years topics cover not just those for Nova owners but some for all vehicle owners. The seminar schedule will be announced closer to the show!

Carlisle Events' staff will be roaming the GM Nationals/NPD 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 2021 Carlisle Elite winners:
David & Karen Blair – 1965 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup
Emiliano Chapa – 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne
Robert Cope – 1981 Olds Sport Omega
Jen Goss – 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT
Ronnie King – 1985 Buick Riveria
Jason Marcus – 1966 Chevrolet Nova
Robin Orbin – 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Terri & Neal Owens – 1972 Buick Riveria
Joshua Sigman – 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
Jim Woznaik – 1977 Chevrolet Camaro

Stop by the Carlisle Store within Building T to get your Carlisle GM Nationals 2022 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. 

If you’re not exhausted when you leave the Chevrolet Nationals, it's your own fault! A&A Auto Stores, the Official Performance Parts Installer of Carlisle Events will be offering performance exhaust installations from the top manufactures. Don’t miss this opportunity to GET EXHAUSTED at Carlisle!

Call Pat today to schedule your appointment and make your ride sound great! Reach out now via phone at 570-301-7867 or by e-mail at customercare@aaautostores.com

If you missed A&A at the show, be sure to visit them online today for more information about their products, locations and more. To do so, click the link below.

A&A Auto Stores

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! 

Download the Carlisle Events App (Apple Devices)
Download the Carlisle Events App (Android Devices)

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!

Download the Carlisle Auctions App (Apple Devices)

Thanks to Scootaround, the exclusive scooter and wheelchair rental service for Carlisle Events, you can rent mobility scooters & wheelchairs for the event. Scootaround allows you to reserve your scooter in advance online or by calling 1-888-441-7575. The only way to guarantee scooter availability is to reserve online prior to the event! 

Book Online for GM Nationals HERE.

There is undeniable turmoil currently playing out in the Eastern European country of Ukraine.  Since February, its people have been under attack from the Russian military.  As survivors flee, many have been left in need of support in ways that most will never comprehend.  In a simultaneous act, the war rages on, while a large-scale international humanitarian effort plays out.  Carlisle Events is teaming with Carlisle Area Lions Clubs and the Carlisle Salvation Army to receive donations that can ultimately help those in need.

This year when you cruise to Carlisle as a spectator, vendor or show car participant, look for the Salvation Army on grounds or Carlisle Area Lions Clubs at our entry gates.  When you see them, please consider donating as we all work together to help those in need.  Learn more about our host organizations online today and thanks in advance for your generosity and support.

Carlisle Area Lions Club – Learn More
Carlisle Salvation Army – Learn More

Carlisle Events has always been an affordable destination for family fun when it comes to car shows. New this season, a military discount is offered for military who enjoy the sights, experiences and excitement of car shows.

A $5 off discount will be applied for active, reserve or retired military members who purchase a single day spectator admission ticket in person at the Fairgrounds. This discount perfectly complements one of the marquee fairgrounds backdrops, the U.S. Army War College, as well as the thousands of active and retired service personnel who call the Cumberland Valley home. The $5 off savings is offered for service members who show a valid military ID when purchasing and is for only the ID holder and their single day admission. This discount is available for in person purchase only to any Carlisle Events hosted show during the current season.

We truly thank those that are currently serving and for those that have served for us.

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 still is an option, you can plan ahead and purchase your admission ONLINE! When you purchase tickets online, 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! Oh, did we mention that 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. Buy now with total confidence and enjoy the show! 

Single Day Tickets & Event Passes
Carlisle Events Season Pass

Meet and interact with artist David Snyder as he sets up shop within Building T. David will be painting throughout the weekend and will have other featured products for sale, both original and reproductions. Stop in to meet Dave and witness first hand his artistic ability as he works on a new painting.

David Snyder also participates as a Celebrity Judge during the event. What is truly awesome is that he awards his pick not only a plaque but also a framed, matted limited edition print (size 22 x 28).

David Snyder Car Art Online

Whether it’s for bragging rights, showing your ride to the event guests, or a photo for your display, the Carlisle Events Awards Presentation is a must do for winners and spectators alike. Professional photography is available at the parade ceremony and available on-site for purchase. Awards are presented Saturday evening at a time TBA as part of an awards presentation in front of the stage.

After the show you may pick up your award during regular business hours at the fairgrounds or we will ship awards for $15 each. We hope you will join us in celebrating the vehicles that are honored as winners.

Did you win? Ship your award HERE.

Carlisle Events hasn’t forgotten that sometimes it’s nice to take a break from automotive shopping. Join our amazing vendors and artisans selling items such as handmade crafts, jewelry and accessories, kitchen must-haves, unique clothing, treats to temp you, scents to relax you, beauty products and so much more!

Women's Oasis 2022 - More details coming soon, but make plans now to stop into the Oasis in and around Building Z.  Bingo will be happening at 2 p.m. on Saturday of the event.  Complete info will be available within your event guide which you can pick up upon entry to the grounds.

Women's Oasis Vendor Application

Get your vintage on with a great event happening next door at the neighboring Carlisle Expo Center! Vintage Revival Market is event like no other! With a market comprised of small business vendors specialized in vintage and mid-century items this is sure to give you those vintage vibes. The VRM Fest is not just a shopping experience but they will also have a Pin-Up Contest, Tattoos, Live Music, and tons of summer fun! Hours are Friday 5PM-8PM ($3 entry for early bird shopping) and Saturday 11AM-5PM.

Learn More About the Vintage Revival Market

When you bring your kids to this year's GM Nationals, there will be different things they can participate in at the show! Check them out below: 

Kid's Goody Bag- Available for pickup at Guest Services for kids 12 and under! Parents will receive a goody bag coupon for each kid when they pick up their Showfield Goody Bag or when coming in with a spectator admission ticket. Some goodies within the bag are a coloring book, a Hot Wheels car, free cup with a coupon for a free drink at the food court and more! 

RC Car Giveaway & Kids Cash Grab- Kids 12 and under can sign-up to potentially win an RC Car! When signing up for the giveaway, they are also eligible to be chosen for the Kid's Cash Grab. The Giveaway sign-up is located in Guest Services. Winners of the RC Car & kids selected for the Cash Grab will be contacted via phone!

Kids Bingo- Kids 12 and under can participate in Kid's Bingo and potentially win some cool prizes! Check out the event guide for the time and location.

Kids Choice Award- Kids can cast a vote for their favorite car within Building T and the owner of the car will get an award!

Color a Car with Chalk- Kids can draw (with chalk) on a car throughout the show. Check the event guide for the exact location. 

We hope to see your whole family at the show!

Learn More about the Kid's Activities throughout the Carlisle Events Season

You’ve been waiting 16 years to get that license and hit the open road in your first car.  Your piggy bank is filled with coins and savings you’ve been stashing away for nearly two decades, but where do you start?  What do you look for in a “first” used car?  What’s safe?  What’s not safe?

Join us as expert technician, Paul Koerner, provides you with a checklist on what you should know before you buy!  Not only will he review that list with you, but he’ll show you how to do it!  Paul will show you first-hand how to do exterior and interior inspections, check your tire depth, your belts, hoses, brakes, engine, components, and so much more.

This is a valuable resource for any new driver and we are so happy to make this available for our next generation of drivers. 

Please consult your event guide once on-site for seminar times and location.  

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. 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 Carlisle GM Nationals, camping is located off-site in the Clay Street parking area.  

More Camping Information

The best way to find out complete details per show is to call Carlisle Events at 717-243-7855 or email info@carlisleevents.com

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. 

 

Are you looking for some items that you may have seen at the event? Well, we may have you covered on our eBay store, Carlisle Overstock! Here we list any "extras" that were available at the events. Items range from special display banners and license plates to unique show diecast and stickers! You never know what you may find...

If you are looking for an event t-shirt, please visit our Merchandise Partner, Green Mountain Monogram Online HERE.


Check out the Carlisle Overstock eBay Store!