We’re going for the gold at Barrett-Jackson’s 41st Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, AZ on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. The auction company is generously donating valuable auction time for the Chip Miller Charitable Foundation (CMCF) to auction a completely refurbished 1969 Riverside Gold Corvette Stingray coupe as lot #57 (charity lot 3001).
For the third year in a row, the CMCF has been privileged to run a Corvette through the Barrett- . . . read more

Carlisle Events, one of the top producers of collector car events nationwide, is teaming with Keith Martin and the famed Sports Car Market/American Car Collector Magazine (SCM/ACC) group for 2012 on the production and distribution of its annual event directories.
The agreement, which runs through at least 2017, will see Carlisle Events promote its Manufacturers Midway, long-time business partners and more, while continuing to provide event . . . read more

With the 2011 Carlisle Events’ season quickly transitioning into 2012, Carlisle Events is pleased to announce a business and sponsorship partnership with Gumout Performance Products, a brand/division of ITW Global Brands. The partnership will begin with Spring Carlisle, April 25-29, and last through at least Fall Carlisle, October 3-7. In between, Gumout will be associated with some of the largest and most important automotive events nationwide . . . read more

Following an exciting six-month schedule, the 2011 Carlisle Events’ season came to a close with Fall Carlisle, September 27-October 2 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds and Carlisle Expo Center. The collector car swap meet, car corral and auction, presented by Auctions America by RM, saw a strong turnout both on the grounds and at the Expo center where record numbers were posted as part of the three-day auto auction.
With nearly 8,100 vending . . . read more

Carlisle Events and the East Region of the National Council of Corvette Clubs will team up in May of 2012 to present the first ever teen driving school as part of the Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals, May 18-20 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. Though this is the first event of its type at Carlisle, the driving school itself has been held twice annually by the NCCC’s Northern Virginia Corvette Club for several years. The driving sessions are free . . . read more

Carlisle Events is pleased to announced that Roger Williams, Executive Producer of Discovery HD Theater’s “What’s My Car Worth?” will be on site filming as part of the Fall Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet, Corral and Auction; one of the largest collector car events in the world to buy, sell and celebrate all things automotive. Fall Carlisle takes place September 28-October 2 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. Joining Williams will be host Keith M . . . read more

The focus of the collector car world returned to Auburn, Indiana last weekend as Auctions America by RM presented its second annual Auburn Fall Collector Car Weekend, posting over $18.5 million in total sales with over 60.5% of all lots sold. Over 43,000 enthusiasts turned out to the Auburn Auction Park for the multi-day event (August 31 - September 4), well exceeding expectations and last year's attendance of 25,000.
Held during the famed . . . read more

The 2011 Carlisle Events season schedule will wrap in the coming weeks with Fall Carlisle, September 28-October 2 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds and Carlisle Expo Center. Carlisle’s flagship event has been held annually since 1974 and historically attracts over 90,000 automotive enthusiasts hoping to snag a great deal in the swap meet, car corral or bid on a piece of automotive history through the three-day auction, hosted by Auctions America by . . . read more

Corvettes at Carlisle wrapped Sunday following a weekend celebration of 30 years of being one of the premier Corvette specific events in the country. From set up day on Thursday through Sunday, thousands in attendance reveled in GM’s masterpiece – the Corvette. Because of the 30 year celebration, those involved knew they were part of something memorable. As part of the weekend, enthusiasts frequented historic displays, a screening of The Quest . . . read more

Normally, 30 years doesn’t mean much birthday-wise; another year older for most and another year wiser for many. In the car show world; however, 30 means more than three decades of automotive excellence. This year, Corvettes at Carlisle, August 26-28 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, will provide 30 years of celebrations wrapped up in a three-day fun-filled affordable family weekend.
On paper the event lasts just 72 hours, but at least fou . . . read more

Corvettes at Carlisle turns 30 in 2011 and this year's event will be a celebration like no other. First, earlier this year General Motors announced Carlisle Blue Metallic as a color option for 2012 Corvettes. Now, Market Cross Pub & Brewery, based in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, will brew and brand a special batch of beer specifically for the event. Carlisle Blue Brew will be available for patrons beginning August 25 and will remain on tap through . . . read more

Twenty-one years of truck excitement concluded Sunday as part of the 2011 Carlisle Truck Nationals, held August 5-7 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. Throughout the weekend trucks of all shapes, sizes, makes and models were showcased, as were the latest products from LTAA, the Light Truck Accessory Alliance. Family activities were a focal point as well, with multiple Monster Truck shows, country line dancing, live music, the Women’s Oasis and Kid . . . read more

Carlisle Bike Fest was hot; both literally and figuratively. The event, which celebrated its tenth year, was held at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds amid near triple-digit temperatures for the second consecutive year. Despite the challenging conditions, tens of thousands of enthusiasts swarmed the grounds for a weekend filled with industry guests, stunt shows, live music and a celebration of all things bike.
Excitement for the weekend began . . . read more

It’s not often that the life blood of an entire country is recognized in one place at one time, but that is exactly the case during the 21st Carlisle Truck Nationals, August 5-7 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. The Carlisle Truck Nationals will feature all types of trucks; from tow trucks to big rigs, mini trucks to Monster Trucks and military trucks to antique trucks, if it keeps (or has kept) the country moving, it will be displayed at Carlisle . . . read more

Trucks! They’re associated with the delivery of essential freight, the “country” lifestyle, playing in the mud, crushing cars and so much more. At the Carlisle Truck Nationals, August 5-7 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, monster trucks will be one of the many features on display for men, women and children of all ages. As part of a three- day celebration of all things truck, the Truck Nationals will feature at least five different monster truck . . . read more

Brian Fisher, host and executive producer of Fisher’s ATV World on the Outdoor Channel, returns to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds as part of the Carlisle Truck Nationals, August 5-7. Fisher, a long time ATV enthusiast is a Central Pennsylvania native with roots in the Dillsburg area. Fisher’s ATV World program showcases the world of ATV’s and that theme will be on display in Carlisle as Fisher will be “Keepin' it Real” all weekend long. Fisher will . . . read more

Carlisle Events and the U.S. Army Heritage Center are issuing a call to arms for all military vehicles in an attempt to muster up a Mid-Atlantic Pool of Military Trucks. This unique gathering will be displayed at the 2011 Carlisle Truck Nationals, August 5-7 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. Those who participate will receive a discounted admission which includes the opportunity for awards and recognition of their vehicle.
With the leadershi . . . read more

The Carlisle Truck Nationals at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds celebrates all things truck over the course of three days, August 5-7. Located just off the “Miracle Mile” and within minutes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76), US-11, US-15, I-83 and I-81, the event aims to embrace the trucking industry with the annual Big Rig Show and Shine. Proving that all roads lead to “America’s Automotive Hometown” – Carlisle, Pennsylvania, the 21st anniversar . . . read more

Watermelons, monster trucks, a ten foot hammer and a funny man. What do all of these have to do with the Carlisle Truck Nationals, August 5-7 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds? In general, only 25% of that list can be found at Carlisle each summer. This year, however, funny man Gallagher will bring the other 75% to the fairgrounds for a special appearance.
Friday, August 5, the day of his show at the nearby Carlisle Theatre, Gallagher will . . . read more

Lance Miller, Honored at the National Corvette Homecoming Event in Bowling Green, Kentucky with the Key to the City and Titled Kentucky Colonel Carlisle Events is pleased to announce that Lance Miller, co-owner of Carlisle Events, was honored with a “Key to the City” and titled Kentucky Colonel, thanks to Governor Steve L. Beshear at the National Corvette Homecoming Event held in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Kentucky Colonel is the highest ho . . . read more

• Auctions America by RM to host themed Hot Rod and Custom Car Seminar at its Auburn Fall Collector Car Event • Seminar to feature some of the rod and custom industry’s most prominent names, followed by an autograph signing session • Variety of classic hot rods and customs to cross the auction podium during the multi-day sale, September 1 – 4, 2011 • Presented by Auctions America by RM and Carlisle Events, the Auburn Fall Collector Car Event . . . read more

The Carlisle Chrysler Nationals turned 21 in style with a three-day Mopar celebration like no other. The event, held July 8-10 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, showcased a wide array of affordable family entertainment, a historical timeline of Chrysler branded products showcasing decades of autos, Hollywood stars, industry guests and more.
Although a number of cars were on the showfield along with vendors set up and selling by Thursday, th . . . read more

By the time the Carlisle Truck Nationals takes place August 5-7 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, NASCAR and Major League Baseball will be winding down, while football season will be right around the corner. At each game or race, trucks, cars, SUV’s, buses and more can be seen supporting their favorite team or driver for hours prior to the start of the event. Because of America’s love for pre-game and pre-race celebrations, the Carlisle Truck Nat . . . read more

The Carlisle Bike Fest at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds takes place July 22-24 and will offer a multitude of options for attendees in 2011. The event will showcase live music, the hottest trends in the motorcycle industry, special guests, thousands of bikes and fun for the entire family.
As part of the family entertainment, Disc-Connected K9’s will be on site with their two World Champion Frisbee Dogs; Harley Davidson and Easy Rider. In ha . . . read more

Although you don’t have to ride a bike to enjoy Carlisle Bike Fest, July 22-24 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, being part of the open-air experience makes the weekend truly unique. With all roads leading to Carlisle, a bike and the summer sun are a perfect fit for a scenic cruise through the Cumberland Valley en route to one of the largest events of its type in the region. The 10th celebration of all things motorcycle will provide live music w . . . read more

Coming to a car show both at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds and venues worldwide can be an experience like no other. With tens of thousands of different makes and models to be displayed, the possibility to see something new is almost endless. For many, a car show is a chance to spend time with likeminded enthusiasts; but for some, a car show is a family outing and a chance for parents to share their passion for the hobby with their youth - the fut . . . read more

Music and motors will be featured at Carlisle Bike Fest, July 22-24 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. This year, those in attendance will still have their fair share of displays and show bikes to check out, however; music will also be a focal point in 2011. With Bike Fest celebrating 10 years in Carlisle, nine acts have been confirmed for the event, providing for a weekend filled with live music. The nine acts are local, regional and national ba . . . read more

Fire up your bikes, fire up your grille and fire up your appetite for all things spicy. Biker Billy is back! Bill Hufnagle, a.k.a. Biker Billy, returns to Carlisle as part of Bike Fest, July 22-24 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. Biker Billy is a Harley rider who loves all things hot and spicy. Biker Billy has been on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Good Morning America, National Public Radio, Live with Regis and Kelly and has even cooked tail . . . read more

In a true balance of body and machine, join Sara Liberte and the Garage-Girls for the Ultimate Biker Makeover as part of Bike Fest, July 22-24 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. The Garage-Girls will offer Bike Fest fans incredible stories, experiences and expertise on motorcycle riding, personal health and more. In addition, the Garage-Girls will “makeover” a few lucky fans to provide them with a new style, new look and some fresh apparel for the . . . read more

The Carlisle GM Nationals once again proved that Central Pennsylvania is where automotive lovers go to celebrate all things GM. With approximately 1,200 of GM’s best on site, tens of thousands of enthusiasts walked the grounds for a weekend filled with automotive and family entertainment.
Friday started the festivities with the first of many cars rolling in. The event really revved at 11 a.m. with the first of four overall Cacklefest ses . . . read more

There are car shows, and then there are cars. The Chrysler Nationals, July 8-10 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds draws nearly 50,000 spectators annually and ranks third among showfield registration each year. As part of the event, more than 2,200 vehicles from all years of the Chrysler brand are showcased with many taking home awards.
Again this year, one car will be honored with more than just an award at Carlisle. At the 2011 Chrysler N . . . read more

Hollywood legends will be on site. Iconic cars will be showcased. One car will be selected to appear at SEMA, THE premier automotive trade show held annually each fall in Las Vegas. One person will win a car, while another will win an engine. The 2011 Chrysler Nationals, July 8-10 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, is expected to celebrate its 21st birthday in style by hosting nearly 2,500 cars and thousands of Mopar supporters for three days of . . . read more

From dogs to cats, snakes to lizards everyone has an affinity for critters of some sort, furry or slimy. While many animals live a happy life in forever homes, some find themselves unloved and on the streets. Because there are unwanted and homeless animals, organizations like the Humane Society of the Harrisburg Area exist to provide food, shelter, love and a temporary home to many four-legged friends. This year at Carlisle Bike Fest, July 22- . . . read more

Monster Trucks! The phrase alone elicits specific emotions. Those emotions and those trucks will be on display as part of the Carlisle Truck Nationals, August 5-7 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. With six trucks scheduled to be at the show and an overwhelming demand for access to rides and their drivers, Carlisle Events is pleased to announce its VIP Monster Pack for the 2011 event.
For just $60 ($45 for an adult and $15 for a child), th . . . read more

Climb in the seat, fire up the engine and hold on! Join Central Pennsylvania native Bruce Larson at the GM Nationals, June 24-26 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds for our version of Cacklefest.
What is Cacklefest, or better yet, a Cackle car? A cackle car is a race car that was certified to run in the Top Fuel drag racing series more than 20 years ago, but today is no longer track legal. The Cacklefest is a gathering of Cackle cars that, f . . . read more

With over 100 years of automotive history to its name, General Motors has a lot to be proud of. At the Carlisle GM Nationals, June 24-26 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, automotive enthusiasts of all ages will converge for a fun weekend filled with racing legends, industry guests, the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow, giveaways and a great array of one of GM’s most significant vehicles, the Camaro. In addition, cash prizes totaling $3,500 will be awarded . . . read more

The 2011 Corvettes at Carlisle event is right around the corner, August 26-28 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. Annually, this event yields one of the largest fields on the schedule and provides some of the best entertainment with a Fun Field, Corvette Giveaway and Corvette Parade. Now, 2011 is even more exciting with the addition of Carlisle Blue to the Corvette palate of colors. Because of that, Corvettes at Carlisle is calling you!
At thi . . . read more

With spectacular early weekend weather, industry guests and Ford Motor Company on site, the 2011 Carlisle Ford Nationals provided an energy and excitement for Blue Oval enthusiasts that make an event like this worth the price of admission. More than 2,500 cars and trucks covered the grounds and thousands passed through the gates to honor the legacy of Henry Ford and to support a company in Ford that has seen its business boom in the past few year . . . read more

Since 1974 the Miller family name has been synonymous with all things automotive in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. What started with “Post War ‘74” by Bill Miller Jr. and the late Chip Miller (no relation), has evolved into 10 local events that entertain nearly a half million automotive enthusiasts annually. In addition to their Central Pennsylvania productions, the Millers and Carlisle Events recently entered into a partnership with Auctions America by . . . read more

The automotive displays were awe inspiring at the 2011 Carlisle Performance & Style event, held May 14-15 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. With more than 1,300 cars on display, the WR judging team toured the grounds looking for the best-of-the-best. After a full day of searching and an afternoon of consultation and discussion, more than 50 top awards were doled out to outdoor showfield participants.
With today’s child being the future o . . . read more

The Ford Nationals, June 3-5 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds is right around the corner and that means supporters of the Blue Oval will converge on Central Pennsylvania by the thousands. With gates opening at 7 a.m. daily and a continuous slate of activities planned, the event will feature industry guests, special giveaways and for the first time ever, a downtown Ford Parade and Street Party.
Picking a true highlight of the event is diffic . . . read more

The Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals has come and gone, but the event, held May 20-22 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds will not soon be forgotten. Great weather, a festival atmosphere and international flavor, both on the showfield and at the concession stand made the 25th anniversary of the event one of the top three all-time Import & Kit shows.
Industry specialists were onsite as Bruce Meyers, father of the modern day Dune Buggy met with f . . . read more

It’s become tradition at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds to award one lucky attendee the prize of a free car, free motorcycle or a free engine. This year the tradition continues, but with a twist. Beginning with the Import & Kit Nationals and lasting through Corvettes at Carlisle ANYONE can win the prize of a lifetime. The total value of the 2011 prizes is nearly $80,000.
Free rides up for grabs include a 1976 Toyota Corolla Liftback (Import . . . read more

Climb in the seat, fire up the engine and hold on! Join Central Pennsylvania native Bruce Larson at the GM Nationals, June 24-26 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds for our version of Cacklefest.
What is Cacklefest, or better yet, a Cackle car? A cackle car is a racecar that was certified to run in the Top Fuel drag racing series more than 20 years ago, but today is no longer track legal. The Cacklefest is a gathering of Cackle cars that, fo . . . read more

Auctions America by RM continued its mission to rebuild the Auburn Auction Park over the weekend, hosting a successful debut Spring sale in Auburn, Indiana, May 12 – 15.
Attracting collectors and enthusiasts from across the continent and as far away as Argentina, Belgium and Austria, the three-day Auburn Spring Collector Car Auction presented 424 automobiles and a select range of memorabilia, generating over $6.75 million in sales* with 66 . . . read more

Presidents Day, Valentine’s Day, Boxing Day, Christmas Day; you name it, there is a “special day” for most things in the 21st Century. Add Collector Car Appreciation Day to your calendar and hope that the boss gives you the day off because not only is July 8 the day of the collector car, it’s also the first day of the Chrysler Nationals at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds and we’ll be celebrating all weekend long, July 8-10.
The Specialty Equi . . . read more

Annually over half a million automotive enthusiasts pass through the gates of the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. During each event, we aim to have something for everyone, no matter the age or gender. Because of that, Carlisle Events strives to make sure everyone is having a good time at our events. That’s why, back by popular demand at select events, “Kids at Carlisle” and the Women’s Oasis are returning.
The Women’s Oasis will be available . . . read more

The entertainment level will be high and the action intense. Join Carlisle Events, hundreds of Ford enthusiasts and multiple high-octane drag racing cars at Quarter Aces Drag-O-Way in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania on Friday, June 3 as part of the 17th annual Carlisle Ford Nationals.
The Drag-O-Way action beings around noon with an afternoon full of racing; however, the centerpiece of the day commences at approximately 6 p.m. with a battle . . . read more

The Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals take center stage, May 20-22 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds and while the international atmosphere remains, those in attendance will be taken to the next level with food, music and fun which will yield many great prizes, including for one lucky winner, a free weekend for the 2012 Import & Kit event.
At Carlisle in 2011, show goers will literally have their Passport to International Automotive Excitement . . . read more

It was a knockdown, drag out fight with Mother Nature, but in the end, everyone had their role in an overall fantastic weekend. Performance & Style 2011 went on, rain and shine. Thousands in attendance discovered the world of tuners, modern musclecars, stance Euros, VIP sedans and much more. In addition to the cars, there were industry guests, charity events, stunt shows and drifting demonstrations.
Saturday marked the official start of . . . read more

Bear witness to the "Coyote Countdown," an on-site engine swap as part of the Carlisle Ford Nationals, and win! The countdown gives you a chance to win $1,500 in Ford Racing Performance Parts by accurately guessing how much time it will take (in hours and minutes only) for Kurgan Motorsports to swap out the engine from a partially-restored Fox body 1993 Mustang Coupe and replace it with a new Ford Racing "Coyote" 5.0 V-8.
Kurgan's Mustan . . . read more

A journey nearly 10 years in the making came to a conclusion on Friday May 6, 2011 as more than 500 people packed into the Carlisle Theatre for the World Premiere of “The Quest.” The documentary featured 93 year old racing legend John Fitch, Corvette restoration specialist Kevin Mackay, the late Carlisle Events co-owner and founder Chip Miller as well as his son and current co-owner Lance Miller. The 85 minute film was created by Texas-based fil . . . read more

It’s time to get fast, it’s time to get furious and it’s time for the 15th Anniversary of Performance & Style at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. The event gets underway Friday, May 13 with a “Kick-off Party” and showing of Fast Five at the Cumberland Drive In, located on Route 11 just south of the fairgrounds.
While the fun unofficially starts Friday night once the sun goes down, the event officially gets underway Saturday morning. Beginnin . . . read more

It’s now been 40 years since Detroit got serious about taking on the imports. But four decades ago that sales war was being waged mostly on the ever-growing subcompact front, with VW’s Beetle the champ among an expanding number of imported models.
After Ford’s first two “import fighters,” the compact Falcon and Maverick, successfully began and ended their runs in the ‘60s, they were considered more by buyers of American cars than buyers of . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – Performance & Style is undoubtedly about tricked out tuners, stance euros, modern muscle and so much more; however, there is an elegance to each vehicle, no matter the make, model or design. On May 14-15 seven impressively unique rides will be showcased in Building T’s “Tuned in T” invitational display and on the Manufacturers Midway.
In November of 2010 six of the seven showcase vehicles debuted at the Specialty Equipment . . . read more

Sunday marked the conclusion for the 35th Spring Carlisle. The annual event, which began in 1977, wrapped with more than 100,000 people passing through the gates of the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. Those in attendance traversed the grounds for the car corral, swap meet and great new concession selections. In addition, the Carlisle Expo Center hosted three days of standing room crowds for the automotive auction, this year presented by Auctions Amer . . . read more

There is something special about seeing a Shelby Mustang. Carroll Shelby’s namesake is the epitome of power, style and craftsmanship. Now, imagine seeing the largest collection of Shelby GT500 KR Mustangs in place. You can do just that the Carlisle Ford Nationals, June 3-5, at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds.
As part of the display, we’ve assembled an absolutely awesome collection of these timeless classics. The Hall of Kings display will . . . read more

Join Carlisle Events and your Performance & Style friends for a Friday night double feature at the Cumberland Drive-In movie theatre in Newville, Pennsylvania. The fun will start at dusk on Friday, May 13 and will culminate with the showing of Fast Five, the fifth installment in the Fast and Furious franchise.
With Performance & Style 2011 launching promptly at 8 a.m. on May 14, Carlisle Events and Cumberland Drive-In feel that there is no . . . read more

J.D Sarantakos is more than just “a guy” on a TV show. He’s the brother of Criss Angel and most importantly, he’s a car buff. While Criss is known for mind-blowing magic and for making objects disappear, J.D will make at least five objects appear at the GM Nationals, June 24-26 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds.
Join J.D and his friends from Revolution Motors Group of Long Island, New York as they present three GM vehicles from his personal c . . . read more

Carlisle Events is excited to welcome the dedicated, fun and enthusiastic Scikotics Car Club and its east coast members as part of the 2011 Performance & Style event, May 14-15 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds.
The get-together, held during the 16th edition of Carlisle Performance & Style is part of the inaugural Scikotics Ward @ Carlisle gathering. Performance & Style, the largest event of its kind on the east coast, is billed as more than . . . read more

A little sputter? Not getting the right gas mileage? Join Corvette Technicians Paul Koerner and Tiffany Rose of Corvettemechanic.com during Corvettes at Carlisle, August 26-28 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds for the cure to what ails you, or more specifically your ride.
Multiple diagnostic sessions will be held on Friday and Saturday, August 26-27, with approximately six-eight cars per session. This small grouping of Corvettes will allow . . . read more

Annually cars cross the auction podium at Spring Carlisle with a story. Sometimes the story is better than the car itself and sometimes the car and story are unlike anything that’s ever been to the Carlisle Auction. This weekend, a rally car will be on the block that, according to its former owner, would have pages of stories to share if it could talk. As part of the Spring Carlisle Auction, presented by Auctions America by RM, bidders can take a . . . read more

Join Carlisle Events Co-Founder Bill Miller and 25+ year employee Diane Vaughn at Spring Carlisle on Saturday, April 30 at 1 p.m. for the annual “Fireside Chat.” If you’ve ever wondered how Carlisle Events got its start in 1974 or what direction the company is headed, this is a must-attend session.
Bill and Diane will address those seated in the grandstand and share stories from the history of Carlisle Events. Additionally, they will cov . . . read more

Automotive enthusiasts from as far west as Colorado will converge on the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds as part of the Pinto Stampede and the Carlisle Ford Nationals, June 3-5.
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Ford Pinto, a gathering of Pinto owners, collectors and enthusiasts will haul out from Colorado on Sunday, May 29. Various years of the Pinto will be represented in this historic rolling convoy which will cover more than 1,600 . . . read more

In January of 2011, Carlisle Events and Auctions America by RM formed a business partnership designed to benefit both parties. The partnership has been churning since the announcement and the initial payoff will occur in the coming weeks as Spring Carlisle (April 27-May 1) and Auburn Spring (May 13-15) takes place at their respective locations.
The base of the agreement sees Auctions America by RM, a company founded in 2010 and a subsidiar . . . read more

After a 30+ year handshake relationship with Duke Carter and the Carter family as its primary concessionaire, Carlisle Events is excited to provide a mouthful of new food options for the upcoming events schedule. Partnerships with local, regional and national vendors make this year’s “snack shack” an additional attraction at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds.
A remodeled concession area allows for more than ten new businesses, including Woody’s . . . read more

For generations, Spring Carlisle at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds has been an annual tradition to dust off the wagon and walk the 150-acre facility in search for the best deal on parts, accessories and memorabilia. Whether you‘re looking for something specific in the swap meet or itching to enjoy a weekend immersed in the Car Corral, Spring Carlisle delivers.
With Spring Carlisle days away Carlisle Events once again anticipates a jam-packed . . . read more

Red, White and Carlisle Blue! The Carlisle name, representative of Corvettes at Carlisle, is one of two new additions to the color palate for the upcoming 2012 Corvette model year.
Carlisle, Pennsylvania and the Corvette brand have been tied together since the initial Corvettes at Carlisle event in 1982. Since then, millions of Corvette enthusiasts have flocked to Pennsylvania’s Automotive Capital to witness “America’s Sports Car” on disp . . . read more

A new year brings a new season worth of family fun, entertainment and new selection of food to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, the America’s Automotive Hometown. Auto enthusiasts have their pick between eight specialty shows along with the annual bookend events, Spring and Fall Carlisle. In addition, Carlisle Events will take part in two new, mid-western events which have been added to the schedule.
Spring Carlisle jumpstarts the season Apri . . . read more

The Christine Car Club is proud to announce the scheduled appearances of some of Hollywood's top "Car Movie/TV Show" stars in conjunction with the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals, July 8-10 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds.
Slated to be together in one place, for the first time in Carlisle are John Schneider (Dukes of Hazzard), Cindy Williams (Laverne and Shirley), Paul Le Mat (American Graffiti) and William Ostrander (Christine).
John Sc . . . read more

Buying or selling a car has never been easier with the car corral at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. This year, nine of the ten Carlisle based events will feature THE most convenient way to buy or sell a vehicle. In addition, Carlisle Events has partnered with Auctions America by RM, allowing for two additional car corral dates at the Auburn Auction Park in Auburn, Indiana.
With Spring Carlisle kicking off the Carlisle Events’ schedule on Apr . . . read more

2010 Formula Drift Champion and Maryland native Vaughn Gittin Jr. will slide sideways a time or two at Carlisle Performance & Style on Saturday, May 14. The event itself is held May 14 and 15 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds.
Gittin will make his inaugural trip to Carlisle for foot-to-the-floor, big smoke and rubber-burning drifting action. As part of the 16th edition of Performance & Style, Gittin will be conducting two drift demonstrations . . . read more

• Collector car auction house, Auctions America by RM, establishes motorcycle division with acquisition of Bator Vintage Motorcycle Auctions • Noted motorcycle expert, Glenn Bator, joins Auctions America by RM team as head of new vintage motorcycle division
Less than one year after its formation, Auctions America by RM, a subsidiary of the world’s largest collector car auction house - RM Auctions, is expanding to include a vintage motorcy . . . read more

The excitement is building and 2011 is the year of exciting opportunities at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. You can almost hear the engines running. This month a worldwide fraternity of automotive enthusiasts will be trekking to Carlisle, PA for the 35th annual edition of the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral and the 6th annual edition of the Spring Carlisle Auction presented in 2011 by Auctions America by RM. Enthusiasts from all . . . read more

Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson, Wayne Carini, host of HD Theater’s Chasing Classic Cars, and Joe Bortz, well-known concept car expert, will participate in a panel discussion regarding their shared passion for the collector car hobby on Saturday, May 14 during the inaugural Auctions America by RM ‘Auburn Spring Collector Car Auction, Swap Meet & Car Corral’ weekend, in association with Carlisle Events, on May 12 – 15, 2011.
. . . read more

The weekend of May 14th and 15th, Carlisle Events will host the 16th edition of Carlisle Performance & Style, at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds.
Carlisle Performance & Style is more than a car show; P&S is a motorsports and lifestyle festival celebrating the hottest trends in the motorsports world. New trends that will be featured with special guests, competitions and displays at the 2011 event include: special guest 2010 Formula Drift Cham . . . read more

Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and noted car collector, Reggie Jackson, will be making his way to Auburn, Indiana this spring to watch his prized 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 (chassis no. SFM5S129) go under the hammer at the Auctions America by RM inaugural ‘Auburn Spring Collector Car Auction’, May 12 – 15, 2011 at the 235-acre Auburn Auction Park.
This 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 (estimate of $175,000 - $225,000) is a superbly presented . . . read more

As part of the recently-announced joint marketing and corporate cooperation agreement between Carlisle Events and Auctions America by RM, the Spring Carlisle auction is now produced by Auctions America and continues to be part of the famous Spring Carlisle swap meet and car corral weekend. The auction schedule has been extended to include a third day where a total of 300 motor cars will be up for bids from Thursday, April 28 through to Saturday, . . . read more

With all the makings of a Hollywood drama, love story and action film, “The Quest” documents the incredible story of the first Corvette to win its class at the famous track in Le Mans France in 1960. Of course the car couldn’t have done it alone – “The Quest” tells the untold tale of the driver and the man who dreamed to take the car back to France for the 50th anniversary of the win but who lost his life early to a rare disease called Amyloidosi . . . read more

Between August and June annually, high school students practice and prepare for the big game or the next challenge in their academic careers. For a select group of teams, their road to the championship passes through the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, June 24-26.
In conjunction with the 2011 Carlisle GM Nationals, the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow engine building competition will take place at the fairgrounds, making Carlisle one of six regional quali . . . read more

Carlisle Events, the Downtown Carlisle Association and Ford Motor Company are proud to announce the inaugural 2011 Ford Parade and Street Party to be held on June 4th, 2011 in conjunction the with Carlisle Ford Nationals. The Saturday evening festivities will provide automotive enthusiasts, specifically those interested in the FOMOCO brands, an opportunity to share their passion as they drive in the parade and park in historic downtown Carlisle f . . . read more

Finding specialty insurance coverage for your prized collector automobile will now be easier as Carlisle Events and Heacock Classic have formed a partnership for the 2011 show season. Heacock Classic will have a presence at all ten events held at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds and will be the Official Classic Car Insurance Company for the shows. Heacock Classic’s goal is to provide secure, affordable insurance to those individuals who are passiona . . . read more

An unrestored Futurliner bus from GM’s ‘Parade of Progress’ of the 1940s and ‘50s is an early star consignment for the expected roster of 1,000 quality motor cars and motorcycles going up for bids when Auctions America by RM opens the gates at its famous 235-acre Auburn Auction Park May 12 – 15 for its inaugural Auburn Spring event. To add to the weekend’s excitement, the park grounds will be buzzing with the hundreds of vendors who will set . . . read more

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (January 20, 2011) – Auctions America by RM and Carlisle Events have announced that they have entered into a joint marketing and corporate cooperation agreement beginning this year. The two companies, with their combined 70 years of experience in the collector car hobby, will leverage each others’ core competencies to stage co-branded events.
Carlisle Events, one of the world’s largest presenters of collector car, truck and mo . . . read more

Carlisle Events today announced that it has purchased the 48-acre manufacturing plant, formerly known as the IAC Industrial Campus, located at 50 Spring Road in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia-based commercial real estate firm, CB Richard Ellis, Inc. represented the seller, International Automotive Components during the sale of the property. The property consists of nearly 900,000 square feet of usable building space, a 23-acre paved and . . . read more

Post War ’74 was the first automotive event held at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds in 1974. 36 years later, with twelve events and auctions throughout the year, the re-named Fall Carlisle is still the staple and peak of the Carlisle Events’ automotive event season. Fall Carlisle is a utopia to collector, classic and custom car and truck enthusiasts, and signals the ending of the automotive hobby season for hobbyists living in the northern United Sta . . . read more

Corvettes at Carlisle was truly a stars and stripes weekend with the event showing an 11% increase overall and an all-time high for car registration for the show which was launched in 1982. With everything Corvette, the show attracted new car buyers and vintage lovers alike and provided attendees with a vendor shopping experience that is second to none. General Motors product specialists and engineers were also on hand, and test drives of the 201 . . . read more

In conjunction with Carlisle Events and Corvettes at Carlisle, legendary race car driver John Fitch will lead the annual Carlisle Downtown Corvette Parade on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Beginning at 6:45 p.m. hundreds of Corvettes will parade from Carlisle Fairgrounds to downtown Carlisle where they will be parked then admired by thousands of Corvette enthusiasts. A presentation ceremony will immediately follow with Carlisle Mayor Kirk Wilson p . . . read more

Corvettes at Carlisle, the world’s largest and most prestigious event celebrating Corvettes will once again celebrate the American dream of owning a Corvette, August 27-29th at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The theme of the 2010 Corvettes at Carlisle event will be a celebration of America through Corvettes. Corvettes at Carlisle will highlight the uniquely American sports car with two special displays: The Corvette Amer . . . read more

Since his family took ownership of an incredibly rare example of American racing history, Lance Miller -- Partner and Co-Owner of Carlisle Events, Inc. -- has known that their 1960 Corvette would return to France. Lance’s late father, Chip Miller, who was co-founder of Carlisle Events, Inc., had the vision not only to find and purchase the legendary Cunningham #3 Corvette, the history-making race car that held its winning status for over 40 year . . . read more

Corvettes at Carlisle, the world’s largest and most prestigious event celebrating Corvettes, will once again celebrate the American Dream of owning a Corvette: August 27-29th at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Corvettes at Carlisle will create an American Flag made entirely of Corvettes as a tribute to both the dream and the sports car. The display, first produced in 2008, will be even bigger and better in terms of amount o . . . read more

Carlisle Events is proud to announce that the 2011 50th Anniversary Corvette VIN #00001 and the 1960 Briggs Cunningham #3 Corvette will be on display together for the first time in history at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds during Corvette at Carlisle, August 27-29, 2010. For fans of Corvette Racing, 2010 marks a special occasion - the 50th anniversary of a Corvette’s first class win during the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. That year three 1960 . . . read more

The Carlisle Truck Nationals (August 6 – 8 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds) is an event that celebrates trucks from all aspects of the collector, off-road, classic and high-performance truck world with almost 2,000 trucks covering the 102-acre Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. The Manufacturers Midway at the Carlisle Truck Nationals is the premier vending and buying area at the event, featuring some of the biggest names in the aftermarket truck industry in . . . read more

The 2010 Carlisle Truck Nationals is one of the largest specialty, off-road and collector truck-oriented events in the world. Representing all aspects of the collector truck hobby will be over 2,000 trucks, everything from mini-trucks with the frames dragging the street to monster trucks crushing tiny compact cars below. In an uncertain economy, many people are searching for an affordable getaway for the entire family. Carlisle Events answers . . . read more

In addition to the trucking action for the entire family, the Carlisle Truck Nationals (August 6 – 8 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds) will host a Vietnam-Era Gun Truck display on Saturday of the event. Vietnam Gun Trucks have been described by some as a porcupine of guns, by others as turtles with guns. Whatever simile you want to use for the Vietnam-era “Gun Truck”, it was truly a unique field vehicle, used in the jungles of Vietnam to protect . . . read more

Situated at the cross-section of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Interstate 81, Carlisle, Pennsylvania is one of the largest trucking hubs in the USA. As a main tributary for North American trucking and home of Carlisle Events (one of the largest automotive events producers in the world) it only makes sense that the Carlisle Truck Nationals adds more long-hauling, 18-wheel rolling, driving America excitement to the Carlisle Truck Nationals. Everyt . . . read more

The 2010 Carlisle Bike Fest will mimic the thousands of bikes that will be parked on the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, July 23-25, in two ways: diversity and excitement. Bike Fest was created to be an event for riders of V-twins, metrics, sport bikes, choppers, custom cruisers, and fighters - both import and domestic - and everything in between. If your passion is motorcycles, Bike Fest will have a weekend full of excitement to enjoy, no matter what y . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – The Carlisle Chrysler Nationals is a Mopar lover’s paradise with attendees converging on the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds from all over the world for one of the largest all-Chrysler events in the world. This weekend-long event crosses all eras of the Chrysler brand, from classic to muscle and everything in between. The 2010 edition of the Chrysler Nationals finished with a 5% increase over 2009 making it the largest show car participati . . . read more

The Carlisle Chrysler Nationals, July 9-11, will be a Mopar lover’s paradise with attendees converging on the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds from all over the world for one of the largest all-Chrysler events in the world. This weekend-long event crosses all eras of the Chrysler brand, from classic to muscle and everything in between. Over 2,200 cars are expected to blanket the Carlisle Showfield. Many of the 2,200 cars at the Chrysler Nationals wil . . . read more

Carlisle Events is proud to announce the scheduled appearance of James Best who is most widely known for his role as Roscoe P. Coltrane in the long-running television series, The Dukes of Hazzard, at the 2010 Carlisle Chrysler Nationals. James Best has built an impressive career on both stage and screen, and has taught and guided the careers of some of the film industry's biggest stars. About James Best Born in Kentucky and reared in India . . . read more

Carlisle Events is proud to announce the scheduled appearance of Lou Santiago, host of Discovery’s Ultimate Car Build-Off, at the 2010 Carlisle Chrysler Nationals. Ultimate Car Build-Off follows mechanics from all over America as they battle it out to build the most innovative vehicle and win US $100,000. It highlights the incredible design and fabricating abilities of the participants and demonstrates how their creative skills are pushed to the . . . read more

The Carlisle GM Nationals, held June 25-27th at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, was truly a bow-tie weekend with the event showing a 20% increase in show car participation as compared to the previous year. The GM Nationals – National Parts Depot Showfield was filled with top quality restored classics, original muscle cars and modified high performance new models. The Camaro Nationals makes up a large part of the GM Nationals. With the release o . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – The Carlisle GM Nationals, one of the largest and most exciting all-GM events in the world, will once again showcase vehicles produced by General Motors on the 102-acre Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. The National Parts Depot showfield will be filled with top quality restored classics, original muscle cars and modified high performance new models - organized by year, make and model. The Carlisle GM Nationals will also feature indoor displ . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – Despite the announcement in April of last year that GM would phase out the Pontiac brand as part of restructuring efforts, enthusiasts at the upcoming Carlisle GM Nationals will still be celebrating the vehicles they cherish - even showcasing four Pontiac inspired new concept cars. The Carlisle GM Nationals to be held June 24-26 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds is one of the largest and most exciting all-GM events in the world that . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – Carlisle Events - host to car, truck and motorcycle events at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, that attract half a million enthusiasts each year will host the 2011 Northeast Region Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge – at the Carlisle GM Nationals, June 24-26, 2011. Hot Rodders of Tomorrow is an educational program aimed at high school students in automotive technology programs that stages teams from different schools in a hea . . . read more

Garage-Girls and Carlisle Events are pleased to announce the winners of the 2010 Ultimate Biker Makeover . . . runner-up is Judy Reed and the grand prize winner is David Bardwell. The 2010 Carlisle Bike Fest will mimic the thousands of bikes that will be parked on the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, July 23-25, in two ways: diversity and excitement. Bike Fest was created to be an event for riders of V-twins, metrics, sport bikes, choppers, custom cru . . . read more

You may recall Ford Motor Company's marketing slogan, Have You Driven a Ford Lately? The new question ought to be: Have You Been to Carlisle Ford Nationals? If the answer happens to be “no,” then the 2010 edition, held June 4-6, was an incredible opportunity to take a test walk through this unparalleled Ford festival. With everything Ford, Lincoln and Mercury, this show attracts new car buyers and vintage lovers and provides customers with a ve . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – Carlisle Events and Ford Motor Company will flex Cobra Jet drag racing muscle at the June 4-6, 2010 Carlisle Ford Nationals. Attendees can expect to see the full spectrum of Ford’s world-famous Cobra Jet race cars and drivers, past and present. For over 40 years, Cobra Jet Mustangs have been scoring consistent racing victories, one eighth- and quarter-mile at a time. Along with four of the original classic NHRA-dominant 1968 Cob . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – The Carlisle Ford Nationals, June 4-6 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, is the largest all-Ford event in the world, demonstrating the strength and passion of Blue Oval enthusiasts. The Ford Nationals will attract Ford, Lincoln and Mercury enthusiasts displaying vehicles ranging from high-performance new models to vintage Model-Ts. Special features and displays for this year’s event include the History, Design, and Performance Displ . . . read more

The Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals was truly a unique and exciting weekend with the event showing a 20% increase overall as compared to 2009. The Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals is a unique and exciting automotive festival that showcases over 1,500 classic and high-performance vehicles on the 102-acre Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. The new name, The Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals, formerly known as the Import-Kit/Replicar Nationals, was changed . . . read more

A “World of Autos” is what you will find this weekend at the Carlisle Fairgrounds, for the 25th edition of the Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals. Much like the international pavilions found at Disney’s Epcot Center in Orlando, Florida – the Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals gives attendees the opportunity to venture into areas of the fairgrounds that represent a specific country. In the standard Carlisle Events fashion, this global experience will be . . . read more

The feeling among many in the automotive industry and hobby is that the custom/tuner car and truck hobby is not as strong as it was five to eight years ago. Despite record winds and unseasonably cold weather, Carlisle Performance & Style proved over the weekend of May eighth and ninth, at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, that enthusiasts involved today are even more passionate about their hobby than ever before! Carlisle Events, one of the world’s la . . . read more

For generations, Spring Carlisle at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds has been an annual tradition to dust off the wagon and walk the 102-acre facility in search for the best deal on parts, accessories, and memorabilia. Whether you were looking for something specific in the swap meet or itching to enjoy a weekend immersed in the Car Corral, Spring Carlisle delivered. The roadways were jam-packed with collector, classic and custom car and truck enthus . . . read more

Cobra Jets of varying eras will be flying into Carlisle for a one-of-a-kind heritage celebration with events, energy and photo opportunities that will have Ford fans talking for years to come. 1968-2010 Cobra Jets: Legends and Champions To continue efforts connecting the past to the present, Carlisle Events and Ford will flex Cobra Jet drag racing muscle at the June 4-6, 2010 Carlisle Ford Nationals. Attendees can expect to see th . . . read more

To fulfill a lifelong dream is typically a rare and wonderful accomplishment. To realize a lifelong dream shared with a beloved late parent is extraordinary. For Lance Miller, Partner and Co-Owner of Carlisle Events, Inc., this is a soon-to-be realization. Over the last four years, Lance Miller diligently has been working to materialize not only his goal of taking the #3 1960 Briggs Cunningham Corvette – the first Corvette ever to win in a Le M . . . read more

The excitement is building. You can almost hear the engines running. Next week a worldwide fraternity of automotive enthusiasts will be trekking to Carlisle, PA for the 33rd anniversary of the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral and the 5th edition of the Spring Carlisle Auction. Enthusiasts from all across the United States, not to mention from every continent, will come to Spring Carlisle for the car/truck parts and vehicle sh . . . read more

You may recall Ford Motor Company’s marketing slogan, “Have You Driven a Ford Lately?” The new question ought to be: “Have You Been to Carlisle Ford Nationals?” If the answer happens to be ‘no,’ then the 2010 edition, held June 4-6, will be the time to take a test walk through this unparalleled Ford festival. New Logo, New Name, New Game Carlisle Events is pleased to showcase a new “Carlisle Ford Nationals” logo that proudly incorp . . . read more

Carlisle Events is revving up for what should be one of the best and biggest automobile event seasons in its 36-year history. Beginning with the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral weekend (April 21-25), the Carlisle Events season spans over five months and ten events with its season-closing Fall Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral event (September 30 – October 1). The forecast for the season is looking up as are the event re . . . read more

The Carlisle Truck Nationals is pleased to welcome Fisher’s ATV World back for the 2010 event this August 6th-8th. Fisher's ATV World is dedicated to setting a new standard within the ATV industry by focusing on real people having genuine family-focused fun.

The 2010 edition of Carlisle Performance & Style will feature five showcase vehicles demonstrating the newest trends of automotive modification. This past November, each of these five rides debuted at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. The Performance & Style showcase vehicles run the gamut of makes and models which is a perfect representation of the Carlisle Events’ show aimed at innovation and the . . . read more

Time and money are important resources. Carlisle Events appreciates that point. The host of world-renowned collector car, truck and motorcycle shows is streamlining procedures to save their event guests both resources. Throughout the 2010 season, anyone displaying their car at the specialty shows will have a chance to enter the Carlisle Fairgrounds without delay. Bike Fest attendees’ entry process will be slightly different as they will pay at . . . read more

Carlisle Performance & Style is more than a car show. Performance & Style is a motorsports and lifestyle celebration. During the second weekend in May, the 102 acre Carlisle PA Fairgrounds will once again be home to the hottest, loudest, fastest and most tricked-out cars, trucks and SUVs on the East Coast. Over 1,500 custom compacts, tuners, modern muscle cars, VIP sedans and SUVs, mini trucks and more will roll up on the Carlisle showfield. . . . read more

Carlisle Performance & Style is more than a car show. Performance & Style is a celebration of both motorsports and a lifestyle. The second weekend in May, the 102 acre Carlisle PA Fairgrounds will once again be home to the hottest, loudest, fastest and most tricked-out cars, trucks and SUVs on the East Coast. Over 1,500 custom compacts, tuners, modern muscle cars, VIP sedans and SUVs, mini trucks and more will roll up on the Carlisle showfield. . . . read more

There is no denying that there are fewer custom/tuner car enthusiasts involved in this segment of the collector car hobby than five to eight years ago. However, the people who are still involved today are just as, if not more, passionate about their vehicles and the hobby than ever before. Carlisle Events, one of the world’s largest presenters of car, truck and motorcycle events, is dedicated to continuing to offer an event that allows custom/tun . . . read more

Lance Miller recently became Co-owner of Carlisle Events, one of the world‟s largest presenters of car, truck and motorcycle events. Lance Miller, who has served as Senior Manager of Carlisle Events since 2007, is fulfilling a life-time dream of his father‟s, the late Chip Miller, by taking on the position. “Not only was it a dream of my father, but it was a dream of mine to become Co-owner of Carlisle Events someday,” said Miller . . . read more

The Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals, a unique and exciting automotive festival that showcases over 1,200 classic and high-performance vehicles on the 102-acre Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, has a new name and a new look for 2010. The new name, The Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals, formerly known as the Import-Kit/Replicar Nationals, was changed to simplify the first impression of what the must-see automotive event is: one of the largest gatherings of c . . . read more

One lucky person will drive off in a 1974 dark green Corvette coupe at the 2010 Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale on January 20th. But the real winner will be the Chip Miller Charitable Foundation for amyloidosis research, as all proceeds from the auction of this Corvette will be donated to the Foundation. Chip Miller was co-founder of Corvettes at Carlisle and Carlisle Events in Pennsylvania. Chip was very well known and loved in the . . . read more

Carlisle Events and Furry Friends Network have teamed up to collect much needed supplies for dogs and cats waiting for the perfect home, this holiday season. Since the Monday after Thanksgiving, a Christmas tree has been set up in the Carlisle Events office lobby, decorated with homemade ornaments featuring the pictures and names of furry friends. Written on the back of each ornament is a wish list of dog or cat supplies, needed by the Furry Fr . . . read more

Corvettes at Carlisle, the world’s largest and most prestigious event celebrating Corvettes will once again celebrate the American Dream of owning a Corvette, August 27-29th at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The theme of the 2010 Corvettes at Carlisle event will be a celebration of America, through Corvettes. Corvettes at Carlisle will highlight the uniquely American sports car with two special displays: The Corvette Ameri . . . read more

The 2009 Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction closed at a climactic point on Friday evening with the sale of the feature vehicle: a 1930 Cord L-29 Phateon. The stunning example of one of less than one hundred and fifty Cords remaining was sold to a bidder over the phone for an undisclosed figure. The eventual buyer of the L-29 has more than just a passion for the spectacular example of the American automobile; racing legend Christopher Cord is t . . . read more

Post War ’74 was the first automotive event held at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds in 1974. 35 years later, with twelve events and auctions throughout the year, the re-named Fall Carlisle is still the staple and peak of the Carlisle Events automotive event season. Fall Carlisle is a utopia to collector, classic and custom car and truck enthusiasts, and signals the ending of the automotive hobby season for hobbyists living in the northern United S . . . read more

In its fifth year, the 2009 Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction is shaping up to be the largest and most diverse auction event to date. The Fall Carlisle Auction will once again run simultaneously with the Fall Carlisle Collector Swap Meet and Corral, one of the largest events in the world of its kind, held at the Carlisle, PA Fairgrounds. In addition to the buying and selling opportunities that will be available at the fairgrounds with over 8,1 . . . read more

Corvettes at Carlisle, once again the world’s largest and most prestigious event celebrating America’s sports car, raced back to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds for a twenty-seventh year over the weekend of August 28-30. The theme for this year’s Corvettes at Carlisle was a race reunion and the event went just like a well executed race plan. In a race, whether it is a road race, a hill climb or a drag race, you have to be aware of the conditions of . . . read more

“Gearing Up and Giving Back”, that is the slogan that the Carlisle Events Family has embraced to celebrate 35 years of being the hosts of ten automotive events that bring over half a million automotive and motorcycle enthusiasts to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds and to the Central Pennsylvania region each year. Gearing Up –the Carlisle Events team, known to insiders as a family, is gearing up for the largest specialty event hosted at the Carlis . . . read more

Corvettes at Carlisle, the largest and most prestigious Corvette event in the world, will motor back to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds this week. Joining the thousands of Corvettes and tens of thousands of Corvette enthusiasts are some very special “celebrity” Corvettes, making their Carlisle debut. One is a new school euro winner. The other is straight Philly with some Hollywood flair. 2009 Le Mans GT1 Class Winner: It was important for . . . read more

Corvettes at Carlisle, the world’s largest and most prestigious event celebrating America’s Sports Car races back to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds with a race reunion, special guest icon Mario Andretti – presented by MagnaFlow Exhaust – a street-legal, track-ready 2004 C5 LS1 Corvette giveaway, an unveiling of the 2010 Grand Sport by the GM engineering team, a fun field packed with over 3,000 Corvettes from all generations, activities for kids and . . . read more

Carlisle, PA – Carlisle Events is proud to announce a partnership with MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust to host racing legend Mario Andretti on Saturday of the 29th annual Corvettes at Carlisle. Corvettes at Carlisle, the world’s largest Corvette extravaganza, will be held this year August 28-30 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds and is a must-attend event for fans of all generations of America’s sports car. Racing icon Mario Andretti, who began his c . . . read more

Carlisle Events is proud to announce a partnership with Corvette America as the official fun field and hospitality tent sponsor at Corvettes at Carlisle, held August 28-30 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds in Carlisle, PA. Since 1977, Corvette America has been a pillar in the Corvette restoration and performance industry, which demands absolute perfection and timeliness. Corvette America has built a solid network of aftermarket dealers, now over 5 . . . read more

Carlisle Events is proud to announce a partnership with ProTeam Corvette to present the 2009 Corvettes at Carlisle giveaway Corvette. Corvettes at Carlisle, the world’s largest Corvette extravaganza, will be held August 28-30 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds and is a must-attend event for fans of all generations of America’s sports car. On Sunday, August 30th, one lucky attendee will drive home in a Millennium Yellow Corvette LS1. This 2004 Co . . . read more

The 2009 Carlisle All-Truck Nationals is one of the largest specialty, off-road and collector truck oriented events in the world. Representing all aspects of the collector truck hobby will be over 2,000 trucks, everything from Mini Trucks with the frames dragging the street to Monster Trucks crushing tiny compact cars. A new display for this year’s All-Truck Nationals that is sure to be a favorite of anyone who dreamed of wearing red, saving . . . read more

The 2009 Carlisle All-Truck Nationals is one of the largest specialty, off-road and collector truck oriented events in the world. Representing all aspects of the collector truck hobby will be over 2,000 trucks, everything from Mini Trucks with the frames dragging the street to Monster Trucks crushing tiny compact cars. The 1UP, 1down truck transformation is an aspect of the All-Truck Nationals that Carlisle Events has hosted for over three y . . . read more

The 2009 Carlisle All-Truck Nationals is one of the largest specialty, off-road and collector truck oriented events in the world. Representing all aspects of the collector truck hobby will be over 2,000 trucks, everything from Mini Trucks with the frames dragging the street to Monster Trucks crushing tiny compact cars below. In an uncertain economy, many people are looking for inexpensive things for the entire family that are close to home. . . . read more

Due to the current market climate, Carlisle Auctions announces that the 2009 edition of the All-Corvette Auction will be integrated into the Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction, held October 1st and 2nd at the Carlisle Expo Center, just a block and a half from the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. Carlisle Auctions Senior Manager Bill Miller III said, “Carlisle Events wants to provide our customers the best opportunity to buy or sell their collector . . . read more

The 2009 Carlisle Bike Fest will mimic the thousands of bikes that will be parked on the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, July 17-19, in two ways: diversity and excitement. Bike Fest was created to be an event for riders of V-twins, metrics, sport bikes, choppers, custom cruisers, and fighters - both import and domestic - and everything in between; if your passion is motorcycles, Bike Fest will have a weekend full of excitement to enjoy, no matter what . . . read more

The 2009 Carlisle Bike Fest will mimic the thousands of bikes that will be parked on the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, July 17-19, in two ways: diversity and excitement. Bike Fest was created to be an event for riders of V-twins, metrics, sport bikes, choppers, custom cruisers, and fighters - both import and domestic - and everything in between; if your passion is motorcycles, Bike Fest will have a weekend full of excitement to enjoy, no matter what . . . read more

The 2009 Carlisle Bike Fest will mimic the thousands of bikes that will be parked on the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, July 17-19, in two ways: diversity and excitement. Bike Fest was created to be an event for riders of V-twins, metrics, sport bikes, choppers, custom cruisers, and fighters - both import and domestic - and everything in between; if your passion is motorcycles, Bike Fest will have a weekend full of excitement to enjoy, no matter what . . . read more

The ride to the 2009 Carlisle Bike Fest in Carlisle, Pennsylvania just south of the state’s capital in Harrisburg is ALMOST half the fun of the weekend. No matter which direction you come from, there is a tour ride that will be loaded with plenty to see in the way of scenic mountains, farms, orchards and battlefields. Carlisle is located less than two hours away from Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, DC and under four hours from New York and . . . read more

The Carlisle All-Chrysler Nationals, July 10-12, will be a Mopar-lover’s paradise with attendees converging on the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds from all over the world for one of the largest All-Chrysler shows in the world. This weekend-long event crosses all eras of the Chrysler brand, from classic to muscle and everything in between. Over 2,200 cars are expected to blanket the Carlisle Showfield. Many of the 2,200 cars at the All-Chrysler Natio . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – Carlisle Events is proud to announce a partnership with MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust to welcome back drag racing legend “Big Daddy” Don Garlits to this year’s Carlisle All-Chrysler Nationals. The All-Chrysler Nationals, July 10-12 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, is a must-attend event for all Mopar die-hards. Garlits will be on hand Friday and Saturday to meet with fans, sign autographs and pick out his favorite Mopar on the All . . . read more

The Carlisle All-GM Nationals, held June 26-28th at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, is an event that celebrates the history and future of vehicles produced by General Motors and enthusiasm for these vehicles among people in the automotive hobby. The All-GM Nationals – National Parts Depot Showfield will be filled with top quality restored classics, original muscle cars and modified high performance new models. In addition to celebrating the histor . . . read more

The Carlisle All-GM Nationals, held June 26-28th at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, is an event that celebrates the history and future of vehicles produced by General Motors and the enthusiasm for these vehicles among people in the automotive hobby. The All-GM Nationals – National Parts Depot Showfield will be filled with top-quality restored classics, original muscle cars and modified high performance new models. This year’s event will play host . . . read more

The Carlisle All-Ford Nationals, held June 5-7th at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, is the largest All-Ford event in the world, demonstrating the strength and passion of Blue Oval enthusiasts. The All-Ford Nationals will attract Ford, Lincoln and Mercury lovers displaying vehicles ranging from high-performance new models to vintage Model-Ts. Ford Motor Company recognizes the importance of reaching out to the army of die-hard Carlisle All-Ford Na . . . read more

The Carlisle All-Ford Nationals, held June 5-7th at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, is the largest All-Ford event in the world, demonstrating the strength and passion of Blue Oval enthusiasts. The All-Ford Nationals will attract Ford, Lincoln and Mercury enthusiasts displaying vehicles ranging from high-performance new models to vintage Model-Ts. Special features and displays for this year’s event include a Ford GT reunion, a display celebrating . . . read more

Carlisle Performance and Style which took place over the weekend of May 9th at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds was an event that lived up to its billing as the “hottest, loudest, most tricked-out” event for custom car enthusiasts on the east coast. As many similar events around the U.S. are either downsizing or closing up shop, Carlisle P&S continues to grow. In its fourth year, the event show field was filled with 1,500 cars, trucks, SUVs and ever . . . read more

Carlisle Performance & Style is the automotive event with the hottest, loudest, most tricked-out rides on the east coast. Held May 9-10 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, Performance & Style will be filled with drifting and autocross action; a showfield with over 1,500 vehicles ranging from custom compacts, VIP sedans and SUVs, donks, mini-trucks & modern muscle; a flaming hot burnout contest; special guests and celebrity builders. A new competi . . . read more

The Spring Carlisle Collector Car Auction, held April 23rd and 24th at the Carlisle Expo Center in Carlisle, PA, proved to be a success with over 250 classic, collector and high-performance cars and trucks crossing the auction block over two days. In addition to the amount and quality of the cars that were auctioned off, the sales rate of nearly 50% during prime hours is also something for Carlisle Events to celebrate in a tough economic climate . . . read more

The Pennsylvania Turnpike and Interstate-81, the two main tributaries to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, were backed up for over seven miles at one point during Spring Carlisle, held April 22nd-26th. The roadways were jam-packed with collector, classic and custom car and truck enthusiasts eager to attend the legendary swap meet, car corral and collector car auction. Once on grounds, car lovers traveling from near and far were able to enjoy an autom . . . read more

The Carlisle Import/Kit-Replicar Nationals is an event that showcases and celebrates a wide variety of vehicles; everything from European classics to Japanese sports cars will be displayed, judged and raced on the on-site autocross track throughout the weekend of May 15-17 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. Coupled with the Carlisle Import Nationals is the largest kit car gathering in the U.S. Along with over 1,000 imports and kits of all makes an . . . read more

Rain, sleet, mud and everything in between was the forecast for the All-Tarmac Rally New York which took place over the weekend of April 3-5 in the southern Catskill Mountains of New York, 90 miles northwest of New York City. Rally New York is the first event in the 2009 United States Rally Championship and was also be the first rally race for the Carlisle Events Rally team. Rookie rally driver Bill Miller III and veteran rally co-driver Consta . . . read more

Carlisle Performance & Style is the automotive event with the hottest, loudest, most tricked-out rides on the east coast. Held May 9-10 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, Performance & Style will be filled with drifting and autocross action; a showfield with over 1,500 vehicles ranging from custom compacts, VIP sedans and SUVs, donks, mini-trucks & modern muscle; a flaming hot burnout contest; special guests and celebrity builders like Aaron Vaccar; . . . read more

Carlisle Events Racing is proud to announce the formation of a rally race team, racing in their inaugural race at the All-tarmac Rally New York, April 3-4 in the southern Catskill Mountains of New York, 90 miles northwest of New York City. Carlisle Events Senior Manager, Bill Miller III and co-driver Constantine Mantopoulous will drive an Audi A4 1.8t Quattro, built by Jose Vicente of Quattrohaus Motorsports, in the Production All-Wheel Drive Cl . . . read more

Spring Carlisle is a utopia to over 90,000 collector, classic and custom car and truck enthusiasts, and signals the beginning of the automotive hobby season. For five days – April 22-26 – Spring Carlisle, held at the 100-acre Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, is home to a unique and massive crowd of folks who share one common passion: love for all things automotive. In addition to the camaraderie shared at Spring Carlisle, these “gear-heads” come from al . . . read more

Carlisle Events Racing is proud to announce the formation of a Corvette Endurance Race Team, the Carlisle Racing Corvette Endurance Team will first race their first race June12-13 at the SCCA 12-hour Endurance Race at Summit Point Motorsports Park in Summit Point, WV. Found in the Desert - The two Corvettes that will be raced by Carlisle Events Racing have their own unique history. For the first part of their life they were driven by students of . . . read more

Carlisle, PA – Carlisle Events is proud to announce a partnership with National Parts Depot as the official sponsor of the showfield at the Carlisle All-Ford Nationals, June 5-7 and at Carlisle All-GM Nationals, June 26-28. National Parts Depot is unique in the automotive parts mail-order industry because they ship from four strategically located, fully stocked warehouses. This enables NPD to deliver parts to most of the continental United State . . . read more

Carlisle, PA – The Carlisle Import/Kit-Replicar Nationals is an event that showcases and celebrates a wide variety of vehicles; everything from European classics to Japanese sports cars will be displayed, judged and raced throughout the weekend of May 15-17 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. Coupled with the Carlisle Import nationals is the largest kit car gathering in the U.S. This year’s special guest for the Kit-Replicar event will once again b . . . read more

Carlisle, PA – Carlisle Events recently announced that the Fall and Spring Auctions will be moved to Thursday and Friday Nights of the Spring and Fall Carlisle Collector Swap Meet and Corral; the All-Corvette Auction held during Corvettes at Carlisle will be hosted on Friday night. The auctions were previously held on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. This change was made to accommodate auction buyers and sellers by allowing them the opportu . . . read more

Las Vegas, NV – The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) a council of the larger Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) recognized and honored Carlisle Events as their 2008 ARMO Business of the Year at the SEMA industry show in Las Vegas, on November 4. The award recognizes one company each year that continually seeks to make a difference and improve the automotive hobby and industry. The award is selected by votes from the . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – Carlisle Events is going green in 2009! By introducing a green classification for showfield participants registering for six of the eight Carlisle Events specialty shows, Carlisle Events hopes to encourage enthusiasts of green and high-mileage vehicles to show off their passion for green machines. The green classification was created to give a home to green vehicles utilizing new fuel efficient technologies including hydrogen fuel . . . read more

CARLISLE – The Chip Miller Charitable Foundation (CMCF) will hold its second annual awareness walk/run in support of those afflicted with amyloidosis and in remembrance of Chip Miller, who passed away from the disease in March 2004. Amyloidosis is a very rare and potentially fatal disease with no cure. Amyloidosis occurs when abnormal proteins called amyloids build up in the body’s organs attacking the heart, liver, kidneys, spleen and nervous sy . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – Carlisle Events presented the 3rd annual Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction in Friday, October 3rd and Saturday, October 4th at the Carlisle Expo Center. The auction which ran simultaneously to the Fall Carlisle Collector Swap Meet and Corral, one of the largest events of its kind held at the Carlisle, PA Fairgrounds exceeded expectations and introduced a new all-original hour that was a complete success. Carlisle Events sur . . . read more

Held at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds October 1st through the 5th, the Fall Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet and Corral entered its 35th year as one of the world’s largest automotive events of its kind. Despite uncertainty in the American economy, Fall Carlisle saw more vendors, on-par attendance and the usual outstanding selection of cars and parts for sale covering 82 acres. In addition to being THE place to purchase anything and everything im . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA - Carlisle Events and the U.S. Postal Service teamed up to pay tribute to America’s love affair with the automobile by issuing the “America on the Move: ‘50s Fins and Chrome” stamps on Friday, October 3 at the Fall Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral. Featuring paintings by renowned automobile illustrator Art M. Fitzpatrick, the stamps showcase a 1957 Chrysler 300C, a 1957 Lincoln Premiere, a 1957 Pontiac Safari, a 1957 Stude . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – The Fall Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet and Corral is entering its 35th year as one of the world’s largest automotive events of its kind. Held October 1-5 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, Fall Carlisle includes approximately 6,500 vendors, over 2,000 vehicles for sale and more than 90,000 attendees. It is no wonder that Carlisle, PA has been named “America’s Automotive Hometown.” Fall Carlisle has become more than a destinatio . . . read more

The 27th annual Corvettes at Carlisle brought with it something for all lovers of America’s Sports Car - the Corvette. Over the weekend of August 22-24 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, extraordinary examples of Chevy’s supercar could be found - from the awesomely unique Vette Rods featured in this year’s Chip’s Choice Display to the new ZR1s on display in the GM tent on the Manufacturers Midway. Corvette fever included over 5,000 examples of all . . . read more

Corvettes at Carlisle held August 22nd through the 24th at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds is the world’s largest All-Corvette event and provides Corvette enthusiasts of all generations with a weekend of special guests, entertainment, activities, and of course the ability to drive in the famous historic downtown Carlisle parade. A new aspect to this year’s Corvettes at Carlisle that wowed the Corvettes at Carlisle faithful was an all-Corvette Americ . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – The 2008 Carlisle All-Truck Nationals provided a weekend of frame-dragging, load- hauling, car-crushing action for fans of all varieties of trucks. The All-Truck Nationals was held August 8-10 at the Carlisle, PA Fairgrounds. Everything from big rigs to minis including 4x4s, pick-ups, customs and classics were displayed, judged and most of all enjoyed by the thousands of spectators that came through the gates. Many truck enthus . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – “Bikes, Bands, Stunt Shows and Giveaways” was the slogan for the 2008 Carlisle Bike Fest and that is exactly what was delivered at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds to fans of two-wheeled excitement throughout the weekend of July 25-27. The first priority was the bikes and there was no shortage with thousands on the Fairgrounds of all makes and models. Harley-Davidson was well represented as usual but it was the other V-twins, chop . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – The 2008 Carlisle All-Truck Nationals provides a weekend of four-wheeled fun for truck fans that see their trucks as a part of the family. August 8-10 at the Carlisle, PA Fairgrounds everything from big rigs to minis including 4x4s, pick-ups, customs and classics will be on display. In addition to the awesome and diverse gathering of trucks, the All-Truck Nationals is a show that will be so jam-packed with competitions, shows, mo . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – The 2008 Carlisle Bike Fest is the best ticket on the East Coast for fans of everything on two wheels. Stunt shows, bands, vendors, food and drinks and special guests will be packed into one weekend at the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle Pennsylvania on July 25-27. Bikers from all over the East Coast will leave their trailers at home and enjoy the scenic rides throughout Central PA, on their way to the show. The Carlisle Bike . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – The Carlisle All-Chrysler Nationals is a Mopar-lover’s paradise with attendees converging on the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle, PA from all over the world on July 11-13. This weekend-long event crosses all eras of the Chrysler marquee; from classic to muscle - Chrysler, Dodge Jeep and Plymouth vehicles and their fans will be in attendance. A very special guest to the Carlisle All-Chrysler Nationals this year is Mopar enthusi . . . read more

On Sunday August 24th at the 2008 Corvettes at Carlisle at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds a 1996 Collector Edition Corvette sponsored by Corvette Mike will be given away to one lucky attendee. This particular Corvette is special, rare and valuable for many reasons: 1996 was the last year of the C4 Corvette, the Collector Edition adds style and value to the Corvette with Sebring Silver paint, special trim and interior and ZR1 style 17-inch wheels pa . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – During the weekend of June 6th-8th the world’s largest all-Ford event once again gave its true blue fans an unmatched gathering of spectacular cars and displays. Despite a heat wave that brought with it record temperatures and humidity to the east coast, blue oval enthusiasts came out en masse to the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle, PA to take in the best from Ford, Lincoln and Mercury. If you have never been to a car show a . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – The largest All-Ford gathering in the world will be taking place on June 6-8, at the 82-acre Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle Pennsylvania. The 14th annual Carlisle All-Ford Nationals will include activities, new and classic show car displays, seminars, food vendors, and an atmosphere for the entire family to enjoy. This year the Carlisle All-Ford Nationals welcomes two special additions to an already exciting and action packed . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – The 2008 Carlisle All-GM Nationals will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of America’s largest carmaker: General Motors. New and old, cars and trucks, the entire GM family will be on display to commemorate the monumental anniversary. General Motors will display a historical assembly of Impalas, Camaros and concept vehicles straight for the GM Heritage Collection. This is a unique opportunity to see some very special and valuable v . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – The third annual Fall Carlisle Auction will take place on October 3rd-4th 2008 at the Carlisle Expo Center in Carlisle Pennsylvania. The Carlisle Auction group hosts three auctions annually and these events are emerging as the enthusiasts choice of automotive auction offerings because of the variety and reasonable reserves associated with the classic and collector vehicles being offered. In 2008 the general consignment fee was . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – The 2008 Carlisle Import/Kit-Replicar Nationals took place this past weekend, at the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The event celebrated two different car hobbies which at first don’t seem to mesh, but once you take in the atmosphere and the hierarchy of the show the combination makes a lot of sense. On the Import side of the showfield caters to cars from around the world, categorized by country of origin. This . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – The largest all Ford gathering in the world will be taking place on June 6-8, at the 82-acre Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle Pennsylvania. The 14th annual Carlisle All-Ford Nationals is a show devoted to all things from Ford Motor Company. Thousands of Ford and Lincoln-Mercury enthusiasts will travel from across the country to show off their cars, meet with people who share the same love for the blue oval, and shop the many ca . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – The Carlisle Performance & Style show this past weekend could not be stopped by cold and wet weather. Braving the conditions, car enthusiasts traveled from around the country to the Carlisle Pennsylvania Fairgrounds to check out their favorite compacts, VIP luxury sedans, SUV’s, body-dropped trucks, donks, race cars, drift cars and everything in between. With an estimated 25,000 people in attendance, providing a clean and safe . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – As spring makes its way through the mountains of Central Pennsylvania with it comes the typical sights, sounds, aromas and tastes of the season. The first vision of spring in the area is the abundance of people making their way through the Carlisle Fairgrounds. However, abundance may be an understatement for the 95,000 visitors that migrate to the region this time of year; ocean is a more accurate description. They have come t . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – The Carlisle Events group has been preparing for the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet since May of last year. April 23rd-27th will mark the 31st year of this annual gathering, the largest of its kind. Spring Carlisle has become more than a destination for automotive enthusiasts and collector car hobbyists; many people have made this a family getaway. This is because the annual event will not only contain all the great ite . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – Fans of all imports won’t want to miss the Carlisle Import/Kit-Replicar Nationals at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds May 16-18, but the focus this year will be on cars from “across the pond.” For 2008, Carlisle Events has decided to feature all British cars rather than just one manufacturer. There will be more MGs, Triumphs, Jags, Austin Healeys, TVRs, Minis and Land Rovers than ever before. B . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – Carlisle Performance & Style, at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds May 9-11, will satisfy your need for speed and provide an outlet for those seeking the very best custom compacts, VIP luxury sedans, SUV’s, body-dropped trucks, donks, race cars, drift cars and everything in-between. Featured indoor displays include the StreetGlow ICE House, the new VIP Lane and Club Carlisle where you’ll find the top . . . read more

Carlisle, PA - Carlisle Events recently announced a new business partnership with Brickel’s Racing Collectibles. Brickel’s will manage all on-site and online sales of the Carlisle Events apparel, gear and collectibles through traditional retail at a new location on the Carlisle, PA Fairgrounds as well as through an established e-commerce system on CarlisleEvents.com. This relationship has been developing for some time and w . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – The 2008 Corvettes at Carlisle celebrates 55 years of America’s favorite sports car on Aug. 22-24 at the world-famous Carlisle, PA Fairgrounds. This 27th annual event is going to capture the excitement that is experienced by all Corvette owners and provide a weekend of activities for the whole family. One of this year’s highlights is the American flag aerial display of Corvettes. Red, white and . . . read more

Carlisle, PA – Carlisle Auctions has recently announced that they will waive the general consignment fee for the 2008 Spring, Corvette and Fall Auctions. This change to the auction business structure will be an industry first. Consignment fees have always been in place to protect the company from reserve auctions. Carlisle Auctions, an extension of Carlisle Events, is a leader in the collector car market. Through continual analysis of the comp . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – The 1st Annual Corvettes for Chip event took place this past Sunday, November 11th in historic Kennett Square, PA. The Corvette Club of Northern Delaware and the Keystone State Corvette Club co-hosted the event with all proceeds being donated to the Chip Miller Charitable Foundation. The Chip Miller Charitable Foundation was formed to raise money for the research, education and awareness of amyloidosis, a disease that to . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – The 26th annual Corvettes at Carlisle was a huge success this past weekend at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. There was an awesome display of Corvette fever throughout the grounds. Guests saw Corvettes from every era. General Motors brought some rarely seen Corvettes from their fabled Heritage collection to the annual August gathering. The special Corvettes included a 1993 40th Anniversary Maroon ZR-1, a ’91 Gray Corvette convertibl . . . read more

The Carlisle All-Truck Nationals were a huge success this past weekend. The weather was great and everyone had a great time. To view winners of the judged events go to the Truck page on our web site. http://carsatcarlisle.com/truck/details.asp Be at Carlisle NEXT YEAR for the most spectacular entertainment a truck lover could possibly want…August 8-10, 2008! Carlisle Events staff encourages show attendees to fill out the after-event . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA. – The management team at Carlisle Events announced recently the hiring of Christopher Hann as the firm’s IT/Web Professional. Carlisle Events puts a strong emphasis on driving spectators, vendors, and show participants to its website for information. Christopher Hann, a native of Chambersburg, joins Carlisle Events after four years with Global Data Consultants, where he served as the Manager of Creative Services ov . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – What a Great Summer Bike Fest! Carlisle Fairgrounds became a sea of chrome and two-wheeled excitement during Carlisle Summer Bike Fest. You could just feel the excitement and the thunderous rumble of thousands of motorcycles making the trek to Carlisle. MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR NEXT YEAR’S BIKE FEST – July 25-27, 2008 Swap Meet, Vendors, Showfield, Mfg. Midway, and the Appalachian Harley-Davidso . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – Thousands of Corvettes will make their way to Carlisle, Pennsylvania to attend the world’s largest gathering of Corvettes August 24-26, 2007 at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. Corvettes at Carlisle is always a special show for Corvette aficionados and the Carlisle Events staff as well, but this year promises to be even bigger and better. General Motors just announced that it is planning to bring some rarely seen Corvette . . . read more

The Carlisle Pennsylvania Fairgrounds was a Mopar lover’s paradise this past weekend as a sea of spectators and fans of Chrysler products descended upon central Pennsylvania. Great weather and some fine displays and show cars brought record crowds to the fairgrounds. Don’t miss next year’s All-Chrysler Nationals – July 11-13, 2008. Our shows are for the spectator, Carlisle Events asks attendees to give some feedback by . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – Whether they came to see the anniversary of The Deuce, Edsel, Ranchero or Cougar or to chat with Huggy Bear of Starsky & Hutch renown or to check out the first-time Ford Motor Company Test Drives, Blue Oval fans were not disappointed this past weekend at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. Rick Markko, the Ford Event Manager, was pleased with the way the show unfolded and commented “Carlisle Events would like to hear your . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – Fans of aftermarket customizations, In-Car Entertainment (ICE) buffs and folks who just enjoy beautiful cars came to Carlisle in droves this past weekend. They saw some great tricked out cars and entertainment, and also enjoyed a beautiful Central Pennsylvania spring weekend. The attendees were treated to some thrilling entertainment provided by The Starboyz motorcycle stunt team that performs exciting “don’t . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – Spring Carlisle was a huge hit and even brought great weather which is quite unusual for this particular event. More than 100,000 people visited the Carlisle (Pa.) Fairgrounds on April 18-22 to see the thousands of vendors selling all sorts of automotive parts, accessories and memorabilia and to shop in the car corral among thousands of vehicles. During Spring Carlisle, the Borough of Carlisle becomes Pennsylvania’s 4t . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – Ford officials announced recently that its Interceptor Concept car will be on display at the Carlisle All-Ford Nationals on June 1-3, 2007. Ford describes their new concept vehicle, “The Ford Interceptor celebrates the best of American muscle, combining ‘Built Ford Tough’ attitude with the sporty elegance of Ford’s iconic ‘60s sedans.” Under the hood, the Interceptor touts a Ford Racin . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – After a successful inaugural auction season that saw more than 500 cars cross the block in 2006, Carlisle Events is back with an exciting assortment of auction cars in 2007. Last year’s auction vehicles had a combined total value of more than $16 million, and buyers and sellers came from as far away as the West Coast and Florida to join the two gatherings. Beginning with the Spring Auction, April 20-21, and culminat . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – General Motors announced today that the exciting, new Camaro convertible concept car will be on display at the Carlisle All-GM Nationals June 22-24, 2007. The Camaro Coupe concept was the star of the ’06 GM Nationals; GM literally blew the top off it and it appears that fans will be flocking in droves to see the new convertible. Rick Markko, Event Planner for the Carlisle GM show predicts, “I’m really excit . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – The 2007 Carlisle All-Ford Nationals come to the Carlisle Pennsylvania Fairgrounds June 1-3. The 13th annual Blue Oval event brings with it lots of excitement, great cars and interesting personalities. 2007 is the 40th anniversary of the legendary Mercury Cougar. Fans won’t want to miss this fine exhibit of some of the nicest cars to ever come out of Detroit. Event manager Rick Markko noted that “We are looki . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – Corvettes at Carlisle, the largest Corvette event in America, celebrates its 26th consecutive year at the Carlisle Fairgrounds, August 24-26. Founded by Chip Miller in 1981, the annual Corvette extravaganza is a complete weekend full of entertainment, education, vendors, activities and even a parade. In 1990, Miller created a showcase of cars that displayed his personal favorites, or a theme of cars limited to a few . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – Carlisle Performance & Style returns to the Carlisle Fairgrounds on May 4-6, 2007. It’s Carlisle’s first specialty show of the season and it will be special. Performance & Style is designed to introduce the latest trends in customization, tuning and in-car entertainment to enthusiasts of all ages. Visitors will see show-quality compacts, modified trucks, SUVs and high-end luxury sedans, awesome tuner c . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – The largest kit car gathering in the United States joins thousands of imports ranging from vintage to brand new in this fun show. The Carlisle Import-Kit/Replicar show will take place at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania fairgrounds on May 18-20. The focus of the import side of the show this year will be on our friends from Sweden…Volvo. Translated to English, Volvo means “I roll.” This Scandinavian favorite wi . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – Chip Miller, co-founder of Carlisle Events, had a favorite saying, “Life is Good.” His son Lance has carried on that tradition, and it appears he will continue to carry on a lot more at Carlisle Events with his long- time friend and companion Bill Miller III. In a recent employee meeting, Bill Miller, Jr., announced that Lance Miller and Bill Miller III, his son, will continue in their respective families’ . . . read more

CARLISLE, PA – Carlisle Events recently added five new employees to their full-time staff. Carlisle Events is the world’s largest producer of car, truck and motorcycle entertainment for the entire family. Carlisle Events produces 10 automotive shows each season at the 82-acre Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Richard Markko recently relocated from the Cleveland, Ohio area to join the Carlisle Events team as an Event M . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – Don Garlits, the Big Daddy of drag racing renown, will be visiting Carlisle at the All-Chrysler Nationals on July 6-8. Garlits has been dubbed the “King of Dragsters,” and could be considered the patriarch of Top Fuel Drag Racing. In his storied career, Garlits accumulated 144 national event wins. Some of his highlights include winning the prestigious NHRA U.S. Nationals a record 8 times; he has 17 World Champion . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – In a moving ceremony Sunday evening at Barrett-Jackson’s opening event, Lance Miller, son of Chip Miller, accepted a $40,000 contribution from ProTeam Corvette to The Chip Miller Charitable Foundation. Chip Miller was one of the founders of Carlisle Events, and an ambassador and leader in the collector car hobby. His special passion was his love of the Corvette and is recognized as one of the leaders in the Corvette ho . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – Don’t miss the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral, April 18-22, at the Carlisle (Pa.) Fairgrounds. Admission is $9 daily Wednesday through Saturday and $5 on Sunday, or purchase a 5-day pass for only $25. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Call (717) 243-7855 or visit www.carlisleevents.com for more information. Guests at Spring Carlisle will see a wide variety of automotive accessories, par . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – Following on the heels of two successful auctions in 2006, Carlisle Events will present the second annual Spring Carlisle Auction, April 20-21 at the Carlisle Expo Center, one block from the storied Carlisle (PA) Fairgrounds. Accompanying the 31st annual Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral, April 18-22, the Carlisle Auction, showcases antique, collector and special-interest vehicles. More than 250 vehicles . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – Carlisle Events is going the extra mile this year, in its effort to maintain its standard of delivering the best car, truck and bike shows in the world. The shows keep growing, with more than half-a-million guests expected to attend the 2007 events. Don’t miss any of the excitement! Call (717) 243-7855 or visit www.carlisleevents.com for more information. The Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet & . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – Carlisle Fairgrounds became one of Pennsylvania’s largest cities during the final event of Carlisle Events 33rd season. The annual Fall Swap Meet and Car Corral and the Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction attracted a sea of spectators that in total triple the size of the greater Carlisle area. Fall Carlisle’s attendance was on a par with last year. The car corral attracted 1,668 vendors and 6,476 swap meet sp . . . read more

Carlisle was awash in a sea of fiberglass at the 25th Annual Corvettes at Carlisle on the 82-acre Carlisle Fairgrounds this weekend. More than 6,000 Corvettes of all years, body styles and colors attended the largest annual three-day gathering of Corvettes in the world. The showfield alone was populated with more than 2,700 Corvettes, plus a full car corral and tens of thousands of spectators. A bevy of blue-and-white Corvettes made up the 10- . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. �C Most car enthusiasts are aware that Carlisle Events has been producing the most exciting automotive shows in America for 33 years. This year, the presenter of collector car, truck, and motorcycle events has launched an exciting new venture: high-end collector car auctions featuring antique, collector and special interest vehicles, held in conjunction with its Spring and Fall automotive swap meets. The Fall Auction will take . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – If you are a truck lover and weren’t in Carlisle this weekend for the Carlisle All-Truck Nationals at the Carlisle Fairgrounds, you missed out on a great opportunity to see just about every kind of truck there is. They ranged from the big, big rigs, to monster trucks, classics, off-roads and plenty of after-market modifieds with sky scraping lifts and ground hugging lows. The weather was perfect and brought out record . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – After 33 years of producing the most exciting automotive shows in America, Carlisle Events is launching an exciting new venture at its new $2 million Carlisle Expo Center, located just 1 block from the 82-acre Carlisle Fairgrounds, home of Carlisle Events and its automotive show productions. The new event is not as unrelated to the car show genre as one might think … it is the inaugural PA Home Gameroom Show, O . . . read more

The thunder of motorcycles could be heard all weekend long as thousands of bikes of all varieties and vintages rolled into the 5th Annual Carlisle Summer Bike Fest at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. Vendors of parts, accessories, memorabilia and apparel sold everything a motorcyclist could want. Additionally, three local Harley-Davidson dealerships set up a huge Harley-Davidson dealer mall. Russell Mitchell of Exile Cycles, and host of the Build o . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – Mopar fans flocked from across the country this past weekend to join the fun at the Carlisle All-Chrysler Nationals. It was a perfect summer weekend for one of Carlisle’s biggest and best automotive shows. Arguably the largest attraction for fans this weekend was the unveiling of the much sought-after Challenger concept car. DaimlerChrysler officials at the show in Carlisle announced that they were taking the popula . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – Excitement thunders through the gates of the Carlisle Fairgrounds July 21-23 as a parade of two-wheelers attend for the 5th Annual Summer Bike Fest. A sea of motorcycles and riders will take over the 82-acre fairgrounds for three days of fun, thrills and entertainment. One-of-a-kind sport bikes, custom bikes, classics, choppers, touring bikes and more will be among thousands of motorcycles that overflow the show field. Hundr . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – Muscle cars were the main attraction at this year’s Carlisle All-GM Nationals at the famous Carlisle Fairgrounds. Whether you are a died-in-the-wool Camaro fanatic, a GTO enthusiast or just a die-hard GM fan, you saw it all at this weekend’s GM show. Cars from all marques and eras joined the General in putting their best wheel forward. The biggest draw of the weekend was the appearance of the much-sought-after . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – Whether you came to the All-Ford Nationals to see your favorite Bronco during the 40th Bronco anniversary, or to see the new GT 500 on display or to bring your own car to a packed show field, the June 2-4 event was a huge success. The all-Ford weekend was loaded with plenty to see and do. The biggest show-stopper of the weekend was the touching reunion between former drag racing legend Al Eckstrand and Chief Mustang Engineer, H . . . read more

CARLISLE, Pa. – The American love affair with the Corvette is legendary...Carlisle’s is permanent...every August. This year, Corvettes at Carlisle rolls in on August 25-27 for the annual meeting at the 82-acre Carlisle Fairgrounds. Carlisle is the largest gathering of Corvettes in the world. This three-day meet draws over 5,000 Corvettes to Carlisle. The show field alone is more than 2,500 vettes. In addition, some 3,500 spaces are de . . . read more