New Fun Field Record Set Less Than 24 Hours Into Corvettes at Carlisle 2023
Tuesday, Aug 29, 2023
It’s been a recording-setting year for Carlisle Events and its internationally recognized car shows and that trend continued for t
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It’s been a recording-setting year for Carlisle Events and its internationally recognized car shows and that trend continued for the THIRD consecutive event. Before the gates opened on day two of Corvettes at Carlisle (August 24-26), the annual gathering of America’s Sports Car set an all-new Fun Field record. Last year the new standard was 2,924 and for 2023, it was easily shattered by the close of Corvettes at Carlisle 2023. The NEW record Fun Field total of 3,080 was set, thus making this the first-ever Corvettes at Carlisle with more than 3,000 registered show vehicles. Mix that in with another 2,000+ Corvette owners who simply paid to park and bought an admission ticket, and you have 5,000+ Corvettes together in one place; the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds.
At 7 a.m. on Thursday, August 24 those who had been hanging around for a few days merged in with day 1 attendees to get Corvettes at Carlisle up and running. With special indoor and tent displays in place, droves of Corvettes streamed on grounds in a seemingly non-stop manner through mid-day Saturday. Displays focused on 1973 Corvettes and Chip’s Choice honored some significant Corvettes that have raced at the famed Le Mans endurance race in France. This included two of the three 1960 Cunningham Corvettes, plus a trio of Callaway Cars, an L88, and more. For the Callaway entries, this was their first time EVER being shown in the same place at the same time.
Along with the Le Mans cars, THE draw was the Corvette American Flag, built this year on Saturday, August 26. 150+ Corvettes came together to form the flag, with a special chat session at the stage focused on Vettes for Vets. Hosted by Jason Dores, this session helped educate the Carlisle masses on how they can help our National Heroes. It was a fitting and serious talk, while also showcasing the elegance of both the Corvette and the flag.
Additional stage happenings included walkarounds by Team Chevrolet on the all-new E-Ray, a tribute to the late Reeves Callaway, walkarounds by the Cunningham Corvette team, a one-of-a-kind unveiling by Sigala Designs with an all-Carbon Fiber Z06, the People’s Choice Best of Show contest, an awards parade, plus a few other pop-up parades too. Speaking of the E-Ray, Team Chevrolet and their amazing engineering group showcased at least six different E-Rays, including a cutaway car, giving guests a first-hand look behind the scenes of their latest C8 offering.
In addition to the 50-year 1973 Showcase and Chip’s Choice, displays also included the NCRS Gallery and NCCC Judged Concours too. Here, some of the best Corvettes in the world were on display and welcomed thousands of showgoers past them to review, admire, and appreciate.
Competitions were also a big part of the show, including People’s Choice/Best of Show presented by Aerolarri Wheels, King of the X autocross presented by Lingenfelter Performance, a rolling exhaust contest, and some club contests for both the largest and coolest club with support from Hemmings Marketplace.
Corvettes at Carlisle also hosted some charity elements by way of the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation (CMAF). On Friday, the CMAF held its annual benefit dinner where nearly $45,000 was raised by way of donations, door prizes, and raffles. In addition, via a partnership with the Lancaster County Corvette Club, a 2023 2LT Corvette C8 was awarded. Dollars raised from that giveaway supported both the CMAF and Clare House.
It all wrapped up with an awards presentation at the stage on Saturday afternoon for contest winners, followed by the on-site awards parade. From there, nearly 500 Corvettes roared off the grounds and into the community as part of the Downtown CarlisleCorvette Parade and Street Party. Thousands of spectators, including many children, watched in amazement as they not only saw the wheels in motion, but were able to pose for photos in front of or sit in the cars too.
While Corvettes at Carlisle has concluded for 2023, plans are ongoing for the 2024 event. The showcase returns August 22-24 and will feature a 50th Anniversary of 1974 Corvettes, NCCC 7-Sanctions judging, the NCRS Gallery and a TBA Chip’s Choice display. Registration is now open and complete info will be forthcoming online at CarlisleEvents.com.
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The New E-Ray, Flanked by Team Chevrolet Announced for Corvettes at Carlisle
Monday, Aug 21, 2023
The world’s largest all-Corvette themed car show, Corvettes at Carlisle, returns to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds August 24-
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The world’s largest all-Corvette themed car show, Corvettes at Carlisle, returns to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds August 24-26. For as much as the end of August and Corvettes in Carlisle have been a tradition since 1982, so is the gathering of some of Team Chevrolet’s best at the event. For 2023, Corvettes at Carlisle is proud to announce the participation of some of the top minds behind the beloved Corvette machine. A complete list (name and title) is outlined below.
Michael Bailey – Corvette Program Engineering Manager
Trevor Hall – Corvette Program Engineering Manager
Lane Rezek – Corvette Brand Quality Manager
Ben Haller – Bowling Green Plant Planner
Chris Hajdas – Bowling Green Finance Manager
Mike Klakulak – Corvette Interior Vehicle Systems Engineer
Harlan Charles – Corvette Marketing Manager
John Albert – Corvette Chassis/Thermal Vehicle Systems Engineer
Austin Fisher - Corvette Program Quality Manager
Team Chevrolet will be on-site, set up, and open to mix and mingle with showgoers all three days. In addition, they’ll have a gallery of the latest C8s with them, including the ALL-NEW E-Ray Corvette. These rides won’t just be on display though, there are planned stage walk arounds too. Hear directly from the designers, builders, and technical wizards who help put these beloved vehicles on the road. They’ll also be participating in autograph sessions too. Every interaction is FREE once on grounds and it's the perfect time for Corvette owners and lovers to brainstorm with the people who literally make these dream machines come to life.
Team Chevrolet at Corvettes at Carlisle is just one of the many amazing elements of the car show. Guests can also enjoy a 50-year reunion of 1973 Corvettes, the NCRS Gallery, NCCC 7-Sanctions judging, Chip’s Choice featuring 100 Years of LeMans Corvettes, a tribute to Reeves Callaway, the return of the Corvette American Flag (Saturday only), wheels in motion competitions, a downtown Carlisle Corvette Parade and Street Party, and more. In person Fun Field registration options start on Wednesday, August 23 and are available throughout the event. In addition, spectator admission is $20 for adults (cheaper if purchased online), with kids 12 and under admitted FREE. Call 717-243-7855 to learn more or visit Corvettes at Carlisle online today.
Three Top-Level Corvettes Power the 2023 Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction
Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023
Four short months ago (in April at Spring Carlisle), Carlisle Auctions concluded one of its most successful auctions of all time a
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Four short months ago (in April at Spring Carlisle), Carlisle Auctions concluded one of its most successful auctions of all time and along the way, slammed the gavel on its highest-selling lot ever; a 1953 Corvette. Now, with the Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction on the horizon (September 28-29), Carlisle Auctions is looking to catch lightning in a bottle once more, this time with a trio of unique and highly sought-after Corvettes. For two days in September, these lots, plus 400 more will cross the block with the hopes of finding new garages to call home.
The cars in question aren’t just any cars, they are a 1954 Corvette, 1955 Corvette, and a 1970 Corvette, each in amazing condition with stunning pedigrees attached to their respective lineages.
The ’54 has just 50,000 original miles on it and is being made available to the public for the first time since it was originally sold way back when. This car was last inspected in 1981 and not long after, went into a temperature controlled storage unit, including having been placed on jack stands. Since its reemergence, it’s undergone a complete service, including fluids, engine, tires, etc. There are some new elements too, including its soft top and other relevant brackets, while the chrome has been given a showroom shine. Chevrolet only made 3,640 ‘54s and this is one of them.
The ‘55 is number 319 of 700 produced and has a V8 powerplant under the hood. Only 120 of the 700 made in ’55 include the rare Harvest Gold color and this is one of them. It also includes a green top and interior, making the color combo pop that much more. In addition to looking great externally, it’s a top-of-the-line Corvette internally too. The ’55 has earned a 99.3 in NCRS Top Flight rankings, has an NCRS Performance Verification, and in 2000 at the NCRS National Meet, earned the Duntov Award. Add to those accolades a Bloomington Gold certification and the Gold Spinner Award at McCormack Place in Chicago, and it's easy to see why this Corvette would be the centerpiece of any collection.
The ’70 comes in an eye-popping white, with a black roof and an LS 5 engine. It’s received a body-off frame restoration and is represented to be as accurate as the day it rolled off the assembly line. Options on this ’70 include A31 power windows, an A85 custom shoulder harness, C60 factory air, G81 optional axle ratio, a custom leather interior, and more. A real head-turner, it is one of less than 100 of the originally built 17,300 1970 Corvettes to come fully equipped. Its rebuild has been deemed proper by an NCRS Master Judge, making this chance to buy it extra rare.
Corvettes are just a small part of this amazing auction event because, on September 28, Carlisle Auctions hosts its all-truck hour. This popular showcase of trucks, Jeeps, and SUVs gives buyers and sellers alike a full hour of trucks of all shapes and sizes.
The auction is the most convenient way for someone to pick up their first or next classic and do so at an affordable price point. There will be white-glove, best-of-show vehicles for sure, but there will also be show-worthy gems that can be driven and enjoyed with total confidence.
Advanced/online bidding starts September 18 and every registered bidder is eligible to bring a guest to the auction as well as the adjacent Fall Carlisle Collector Car Flea Market event. Complete details on the auction are available at CarlisleAuctions.com, a web page that will be getting a facelift in the coming weeks. Consignments are also being added to the web daily. For auction details, call 717-960-6400. Get involved today and don’t miss out on a chance to own your first or next classic with Carlisle Auctions!
The Mighty Mitsubishi Triton Has Come A Long Way By José Rodríguez Jr. (Jalopnik)
Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023
The 2023 Carlisle Truck Nationals have come and gone and for guests at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, they saw a lot of Ford, GM, and Dodge/Ram trucks.&
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The 2023 Carlisle Truck Nationals have come and gone and for guests at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, they saw a lot of Ford, GM, and Dodge/Ram trucks. While the domestic truck market takes center stage annually, the imported brands are still turning heads; be it Toyota, Honda, or Mitsubishi.
Our latest All About Cars blog post comes from a fun piece on Jalopnik about the Mitsubishi Triton. Check out the piece by José Rodríguez Jr. and be sure to make your plans for next year's Carlisle Truck Nationals, August 2-4, 2024 in Carlisle!
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