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  • Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals - May 20 - 22, 2016



    DATES: MAY 20-22, 2016
    LOCATION: CARLISLE PA FAIRGROUNDS (1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013)
    EVENT INFO: CLICK HERE

    Introducing the all-new Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals. We have reinvented a nearly 30-year tradition by transcending all marques, scenes and styles, the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals features more than 2,000 show vehicles. Joining together the two shows will create a larger, more exciting and action-packed show experience. In addition to the aforementioned imports, this exciting new event welcomes domestics, kit cars, motorcycles and trucks as well. From around the world, see the top builds, restorations, clubs and brands. In addition to thousands of show cars, get your high-octane adrenaline rush with autocross, drifting, rolling exhaust competition, burnouts and more. Each year, cars flock to this east coast event and you don’t want to miss it!



    GERMAN CARS FEATURED DURING 2016 EVENT
    VW, BMW, Porsche and More Coming to Carlisle

    Each year, the showfield at the Import & Performance Nationals features a different theme and different country. In 2016, the event will showcase German vehicles. Whether your German ride is new, old or somewhere in between, we'd love to have it at Carlisle in 2016. If you want to have your ride considered for the Invitational Display, click here for the Invitational application.



    A VIEW FROM THE OTHER SIDE
    Right-Hand-Drive Cars on Display in May

    With the expansion of event weekend, the invitational display features have been enhanced too. Coming to Building T in May, a special Right-Hand-Drive car display. The showcase hosts cars from both the European and Japanese import scene. RHD Vehicles provide a certain wow factor and considering that aside from your local mail carrier, you may not see one on a regular basis, this display should be one to check out for sure! Apply today and your RHD will be reviewed by the event managers for consideration. Good luck and we can’t wait to see your RHD in Building T Thursday-Sunday of Import & Performance Nationals weekend.



    A SHAVE AND A TUCK JUST FOR YOU
    IPN Weekend Features a Shaved & Tucked Engine Bay Invitational

    In recent years, the modern import market has been taking after popular trends within the hot rod market to make their engine bays look less cluttered with modern wires and electronics. Car owners and lovers alike have been flocking to a look known as shaving and tucking, a way to give their engine bays a sleek and clutter free presentation. Once complete, this essentially hides wire harnesses, coolant lines, brake lines and more under support rails, inner fenders and under radiator supports. Once wires and such are conveniently tucked away, welds and fills, combining with shaving down the area where holes used to be offer a perfectly clean canvas for additional customization, specifically a sleek and flashy paint job. Many top show cars in the modern import scene are going this way and if you come our way in May, you can see it all in person and learn more about the process.

    This display is by invitation only, so please apply via this link. If selected, your car MUST be in Building T by Thursday evening and remain there until load out Sunday afternoon.



    RACE PREPARED VEHICLES ON DISPLAY
    Experience Presented by Pennsylvania Hillclimb Association

    The Import & Performance Nationals Race car Paddock is an annual highlight area of the Showfield and these vehicles will be treated as Invitational vehicles. That means you can display your race car at no charge! The Race car Paddock is reserved exclusively for imports, tuners and performance sport compacts that are set up for racing including road racers and autocross to drag and rally cars. See the cars as part of a true garage display within the pavilions on the east side of the grounds. Click here for the Invitational application



    PASSPORT EXCITEMENT CONTINUES IN 2016
    Traverse the Grounds and Win Prizes

    More prizes are added each year as part of our Passport Program. To participate, all you need to do is walk the Showfield and look for the checkpoints. In your FREE event directory you’ll find a Passport insert that you can have stamped by the ambassadors for each country. Once you have all of the stamps, simply proceed to Guest Services to receive your 2016 commemorative pin and spin the wheel for a chance to win a prize.

    DRIVE-THRU VEHICLE JUDGING AVAILABLE
    Format Returns by Popular Demand

    Experience drive through judging at this year's show! Judging is hosted by eJudged.com. Join them in 2016 for weekend fun! Last year they judged nearly 400 vehicles without a hitch. Register your car today for the Judged Showfield classes!

    TEN VEHICLES WILL BE HAND-SELECTED BY CARLISLE EVENTS
    Be Chosen as a Member of the Carlisle Elite on Friday

    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.



    NICOFEST – AUTOCROSS RACING AND DRIFTING EXHIBITIONS
    Presented by NICOClub.com (Nissan/Infiniti Car Owners Club)

    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 2016 even bigger and better.

    THE CARLISLE BURNOUT CONTEST
    Bragging Rights are Up for Grabs

    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.

    LOW CAR LIMBO
    How Low Does Your Ride Go?

    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 and 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!



    KIT CAR VENDING COMES TO BUILDING Y
    Build Your Own with Help From the Experts

    The Kit Car aspect of the weekend continues with a wide array of vendors and experts onsite to help you enhance or undertake your Kit Car project. Historically, these vendors would take up a portion of Building T, however, with the growth of the event, the Kit Car manufacturers are moving to Building Y, right across the road.

    Additional spaces are available not only indoors, but outside of the building to meet demand. If spaces sell out in Building Y we will offer spaces in Building Z, under the main grandstand.

    For space information, check out the link below or call 717-243-7855



    SHOP ON THE MANUFACTURERS MIDWAY
    Find the Top New Part Manufacturers and More

    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!

    If you or your business want to be part of this exciting event, contact our event managers Ken Appell at 717-243-7855 x116/e-mail at KenA@CarlisleEvents.com or Ed Buczeskie at 717-243-7855 x131/e-mail at EdB@CarlisleEvents.com



    BUY, SELL OR TRADE THE PARTS YOU NEED
    Be a Vendor and Sell Your Automotive Merchandise

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

    For more information or to purchase space, please contact us at 717-243-7855 or email info@carlisleevents.com.

    If you or your business want to be part of this exciting event, contact our event managers Ken Appell at 717-243-7855 x116/e-mail at KenA@CarlisleEvents.com or Ed Buczeskie at 717-243-7855 x131/e-mail at EdB@CarlisleEvents.com

    HOW TO REGISTER:

    Pre-register before April 18th, 2016 to get your window sticker early and drive right in when you get to the gate! When you pre-register, you save time AND you save money. Beat the April 18, 2016 deadline and we will mail your window sticker to your address of record via USPS. The sticker will go out 2-3 weeks 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 show field 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. Pre-registering also helps keep that wallet a little fatter. When you pre-register, you save 10%. That’s more of your hard-earned money back in your wallet. So don’t wait, pre-register today! The April 18, 2016 deadline will be here before you know it.

    Registration includes weekend admission for two people. Multi-vehicle discounts are available. This discount only applies to cars registered with the state of origin at the same address and purchased during a single order.

    Online showfield registration is available now available for the event: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

    If you'd prefer, registration is also available by calling our office at (717) 243-7855. Please note: refunds will not be issued less than 19 days prior to the beginning of the event and winners' lists are subject to change.
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