http://www.carlisleperformanceandstyle.com/
Being that Saturday is a free day, and most of us in the Northeast have been to NYC (or live there), this provides an excellent oppurtunity to get out of the area for the day.
The show is a huge event every year, and draws big crowds as well. In the past there have been an 40/60 ratio of nice cars vs show/rice cars, but that is something to be expected. To help combat that, this years event is aimed at the 'higher end' style, which will feature some luxery cars and or well done tuner style cars.
The show is back at the Carlisle Fairgrounds this year as well, so not only is mass parking acceptable, but you can always find those paid parking spots up close
It's always a fun time, and great to go with friends.
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Originally Posted by Carlisle Site
A brand new show is joining the exciting Carlisle Events lineup for the 2006 season of automotive events at the Carlisle Fairgrounds, home to the largest presenter of collector car, truck and motorcycle events for the entire family.
Carlisle Performance & Style, scheduled for May 5-7 2006, is an event designed to introduce the latest in customization, tuning and in-car entertainment trends to enthusiasts of all ages. See show quality compacts, customized SUVs and modified high-end luxury rides.
The latest trend in the automotive hobby industry is modifying stock luxury sedans (like a Mercedes CL55) or high-end SUVs (maybe a Lincoln Navigator, a Range Rover or a Cadillac Excalade). Even Old School '60s rides like Impalas or Buick Regals are likely targets for these new alterations. The customizations can be anything from a pair of oversized custom wheels, tires and trim, to a total interior makeover, which includes ICE (in-car entertainment), maybe upgrading to a superior sound system to adding several TV monitors in the headrests with DVD input. These modified upgrades can range in price from a few hundred dollars for a rim or wheel to a total ride renovation of $50,000 or more.
"Our inaugural show is not just new to Carlisle Events, but is in fact a new market segment taking the automotive-hobbyist marketplace by storm," John Detrick, Carlisle Events CEO. "Everywhere I look, I'm seeing aftermarket alterations being made to cars.
Over the past 10 years, it was mainly our younger audiences making modification to compacts, but now we're seeing this same audience…maturing a few years…and their parents tuning high-end luxuries, euros and SUVs. It's really been an remarkable transition in the hobby."
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Activities and Events:
Activities & Events
Dyno – Test your horse power
Bikini contest – Ladies bring out your finest swimwear for our beauty contest
Burnout contest – Smoke ’em till they pop
Freestyle Motocross Show – Check out 3 days of high flying action
Mid Atlantic Bass Showdown Audio Contest – Compete to see if you have the loudest, cleanest sound out there
After party at Embers Hotel & Convention Center – party Saturday night with the celebs from the show (
www.HotelCarlisle.com)
Air Brush Demo – See the art work of Richard Markham through tiny cameras as only his eyes can
On Snow Rail Jam – Snow in May…yep! Check out the cool talents of skiers & snowboarders
Dealer Direct Services Expo Building – Don’t miss the DDS high-line manufacturer building filled with exotic rides & accessories
Top Flight Judging - NCCA double point event
ICE House – See the finest display of In Car Entertainment
Wing Eating Contest - sponsored by N. Hanover Grill
Race Car Display – see some rare & fast machines
Special Guests include: Will & Reme from Speed Channel's Unique Whips, DJ Lady Tribe, and Playmate Destiny Davis
