Carlisle 2022

............I'm going !

See ya there, Doc.

Let's hope we can all go this time.

Cool.  I'd really like to see more modern Beck creations.  A new speedy would be awesome.

Registration is already open!?  That's unusual.  I plan to see y'all there, but I think I'll wait a bit to register.

I plan to be there for the first time with my new Speedster.

Our Czar may or may not allow us to cross the border by car,  we will see if the election changes anything.  Here's hoping.

We'll be there too. 

Us too, Bruce.

Make that us too.

We’ll be coming if the China virus madness is over. Mandatory masking and vaccine passports, no bueno.

Carlisle 2022 !   ....I've once again contracted the Courtyard by Marriot, Mechanicsburg PA.  Wednesday is available as an extra day for those that wish to arrive earlier. The dates are Wednesday May 11th through Saturday May 14th, with the majority usually arrive on Thursday. our room block rate is $130.00 per night (King or Queen) plus applicable taxes. this includes free daily breakfast the hotel and the they are providing the free hospitality suite for each night as well as permission to bring in outside adult beverages and food.

Reservations are to be made direct with the hotel. Call:  717 766 9006 and mention "Speedsters Group". Check in is 3PM check out is 12 noon. Early arrivals are subject to room availability. Room block reservation cut off date is April 12th.

On Thursday 1:00 pm, the hotel will be providing welcome station in the lobby with lemonade and brownies.  Courtyard is a smoke free facility.  Currently, masks are not required.

Bump.

Carlisle annual 20 percent off show registration is also going on now. Remember to choose "Speedster Owners Group" under club.

@edsnova posted:

Bump.

Carlisle annual 20 percent off show registration is also going on now. Remember to choose "Speedster Owners Group" under club.

And when you have done the Carlisle Show field registration, call the hotel this info is in a previous post!

20 percent off. Get ya showfield passes now.

Done some time ago.  Is the hotel set up for our group yet?

Yes !  Carlisle Hotel Info Here

Carlisle 2022 !   ....I've once again contracted the Courtyard by Marriot, Mechanicsburg PA.  Wednesday is available as an extra day for those that wish to arrive earlier. The dates are Wednesday May 11th through Saturday May 14th, with the majority usually arrive on Thursday. our room block rate is $130.00 per night (King or Queen) plus applicable taxes. this includes free daily breakfast the hotel and the they are providing the free hospitality suite for each night as well as permission to bring in outside adult beverages and food.

Reservations are to be made direct with the hotel. Call:  717 766 9006 and mention "Speedsters Group". Check in is 3PM check out is 12 noon. Early arrivals are subject to room availability. Room block reservation cut off date is April 12th.

On Thursday 1:00 pm, the hotel will be providing welcome station in the lobby with lemonade and brownies.  Courtyard is a smoke free facility.  Currently, masks are not required.

Maybe this year... 

I certainly hope so, Bob. It's been way too long since any of us have seen you and Mary.

@DannyP posted:

I certainly hope so, Bob. It's been way too long since any of us have seen you and Mary.

You're right, Danny.  2022 it is. 

I'll have to encourage more of the Canadian contingent to head south too.

We are all a bit cabin crazy up here and wrapped up in 49th parallel tape ...

As soon as the czar releases us we will be driving south  

Hoping the border becomes less obnoxious as we have a family member who had a covid test that ended up being 3 hours late when he drove across and he got a  6K fine ... go figure..

Moral of the story, if you come back and they say the test is outdated, you have to tell them... ok then I am not coming back today... do not come into your own country, go back across the border to a hotel or to your relatives then come back another day...    ( the relative lives in Windsor and he was visiting his sister in Detroit, he is in his late 70's )

Speaking of our friends from the "Great White North", has anyone heard from David Stroud or Francine?

I PM'd him sometime ago  but he seems to be doing planes, Trains but not automobile at this time. Car 54 where are you ....@David Stroud IM Roadster D

Throwing this out there to the Speedster Group.  As a former Speedster owner, now a buggy owner, ACME commissioned a build of a Valve Cover Racing Track.  We will have the track at Carlisle this year and if you are creative enough to make a Valve Cover Racer and want to have some fun, the track will be set up for the duration.  We will have a definitive challenge race (double elimination), but feel free to join - you gotta make your own racer.  If anyone is interested, I can send you rules and build specifications for your racer (max 5 pounds)= just about anything goes.    Pinewood Derby and Hot Wheels for the adults     Andy Burger, afburger@gmail.com

I'm guessing my spare Miata DOHC valve cover won't qualify --- much less one from an old Jaguar 6 cylinder?

Thats a good one, a little wide for the track - The cheaper the better old VW or new bad EMPI valve covers will suffice . The square sided valve covers (older style) are easier to get your wheels straighter with.  Going straight, if you can get down the track without hitting the sides and slowing down is half of the battle.

Looks like some fun. @PrickleyPete is that a curved transition from slope to the bottom of the track? Or is the transition abrupt?

Bruce Stumpp was trying to get this going a few years ago.

Why not post the rules in a separate thread for all to see?

Are they the same as this only with a 5 pound max weight instead of 10?

http://www.justkruzin.com/valve-cover-racing-rules

curved incline - VCR build rules also attached   based on area we will have, we have 6 4' sections of flat after the curve from the starting incline.  This image is general representation of an older track we used to borrow and use.   The new track is being finished this month and may include a hump and/or a jump optional sections depending upon how much beer is consumed during the final track construction

If there is enough interest, I'll start a separate thread. 

Thanks, Andy. That curved sweep at the bottom is great.

The rules posted will help a bunch.

I see a few racers use two valve covers sandwiched together. Is this a currently acceptable practice? I have a pair of SS Scat covers that I can use.

Anything you can to get weight and your own style going.  The only real cosmetic restriction is height of front bumper to make sure the release is fair for both on the starting line.

I love this plan!

For those wondering what this track will look like with a transitions.  Here is the current build process - about 80%.  There is an additional 8' of sections to be added but the work shed isn't that long

The track is 4' high at the starting line with a 35% incline to an eased curved flat section.  Total length is about 28'.  This particular VCR racer in the video is at the 5 pound limit, made with a base EMPI chrome rounded valve cover.  It also has wood wheels and router bearings that is homemade from my brother Bill in North Carolina - the architect and creator of our track.

Our plan is to have a "cup season" at various events with trophies at each event and grand champion - even best of show at events so everyone can enjoy.    Click the video below to see the track in action as of 07-JAN-2022

Current Build in Progress

This is awesome!

Carlisle ....Carlisle 2022   So who's all going so far ?    Hotel & Show Field reservations are open !

Count me in.  With my work schedule probably won't book hotel until we get closer and I can confirm exactly which days I'm there.  Only 1hr 30min away so much easier than most of you.   Can't wait to meet everyone!

Can I come with my Magnum GT and hang with you guys? If so, I will look into coming.

@Alan Merklin posted:

Carlisle ....Carlisle 2022   So who's all going so far ?    Hotel & Show Field reservations are open !

Alan.  You know we will be there if possible.  We've missed that last two gatherings...

@Jimmy V. posted:

Can I come with my Magnum GT and hang with you guys? If so, I will look into coming.

Jimmy bring what ya got !  I'll have an early Meyers Manx 1

I'm registered for the show but have yet to make hotel reservations.  I'll take care of that shortly.

You driving the BMW to Carlisle?    

@Bob: IM S6 posted:

Alan.  You know we will be there if possible.  We've missed that last two gatherings...

I wish this weren't so, so I didn't LIKE it. We miss you Canadians!

Valve cover races. I think some of us (i.e. me) need to get cracking on our entrants.

Karyn and I are in, I just haven't booked anything. COVID years, like dog years.......... feels like we just left Carlisle '21 two months ago.

No question about our attendance though.

Thanks for the Carlisle responses, keep them coming!

A little nostalgia.  Circa 2010 that's why the video quality is so poor. https://vimeo.com/12078348

I'll be there Thursday through Saturday, Spyder in tow.  Got to be back to work on Monday.  Hopefully we'll do some good drives like last year.  I thought the vineyard and the gastropud were both big hits.

@550 Phil posted:

I'll be there Thursday through Saturday, Spyder in tow.  Got to be back to work on Monday.  Hopefully we'll do some good drives like last year.  I thought the vineyard and the gastropud were both big hits.

Yes there will be cruises......hoping we'll have a large Carlisle turn out ~

Carlisle 2022 update ..... Cory & Jeni Drake have just finished putting together what will be a great cruise the Friday of the Carlisle weekend including great back roads, a stop at a Winery,  a lunch stop in Gettysburg and ample time to check out some of Gettysburg...if you have not been there, it is a special place of remembrance not to be overlooked in your lifetime ~    Carlisle show field registration is open and be sure to book your Courtyard by Marriot rooms soon ~       Thanks Cory and Jeni !

Saddle up, folks.

Reservations are to be made direct with the hotel. Call:  717 766 9006 and mention "Speedsters Group". Check in is 3PM check out is 12 noon. Early arrivals are subject to room availability. Room block reservation cut off date is April 12th.

On Thursday 1:00 pm, the hotel will be providing welcome station in the lobby with lemonade and brownies.  Courtyard is a smoke free facility.  Currently, masks are not required.

Is anybody getting there on Wednesday?

connie and I will be there wednesday

New thread: Valve Cover Racing At Carlisle.

Showfield registration done, hotel tomorrow. Thurs-Sun.

Anybody have a spare valve cover??

Reserved at the hotel. Boy, they aren't making that easy this year.

"How best can we not actually talk to you today? Would you like a text instead? The website is the best way to book your room, How about a twenty-seven minute wait?"

Apparently the automated system doesn't recognize, "GO EFF YOURSELF!!!!"

Plus, they let the guy who recently retired from two decades of huffing paint answer the phones!! YAY!

Booked for Weds-Sun

We're in.   I no longer own a speedster, but we're going.   Sea y'all there.

We're in Thursday to Sunday.

Chris: amen to that. had to laugh .. "the best way for us to help you fast is if you press 1 ..."  Nothing fast about it.  But, I did it, reservations secured.

Sorry it's a hassle, guys.

PS: I think they want you to go to the national website and make your reservation there.  even if you dial and connect to the local Mechanicsburg hotel.   Trouble is, I do not think doing that will get you into the Speedster group block and rate.

@edsnova posted:

Sorry it's a hassle, guys.

Worth it. I just like to complain Ed. It is not to imply any lack of work on yours or Al's part.

@edsnova posted:

Sorry it's a hassle, guys.

It's not Ed's or Al's fault that they went all corporate BS phone tree on us. It is what it is. It took me a while, but I'm retired, so it's fine.

In contrast, the Smo reservation took less than 5 minutes. Still another big corporate chain...just somebody answered and took the reservation quickly and efficiently.

Has anyone else besides Chris had a problem making a reservation on the phone directly to the hotel with the number I provided? If so I can fix it

yes, in terms of a REALLY long wait to reach a human.  I called in the evening, so maybe they were short staffed. ??  Once connected, the reservation details were handled properly, I think.  I did secure a confo number.

I just spoke with Charity Sheffler at Courtyard Marriott when you call they have a new phone system which quite hasn’t been straightened out yet select the option for the sales office if she does not pick up leave a message she will call you back and make the reservation direct sorry for the inconvenience until They get things ironed out with new  phone system

I called the number you left and versus last year, where I believe I called Charity direct and left her a message to call back. She sent me an email that I was confirmed for my reservation so it was super easy.

I encourage anyone to follow Al's instructions and push the button for the sales office when you get to that point.

Thanks for trying to iron it out Al!!

Thank you, Alan!

Please folks, sign up for Carlisle Gate & Go ASAP. Deadline is end of March. As in the past, the more people we get who sign up as part of the Speedster gathering the more likely it is we'll get a free thing.

You want a NON-JUDGED SHOWFIELD Gate & Go pass; sign up here. Remember to go to the club affiliation drop-down menu and choose "Speedster Owners." Do this regardless of what car you plan to bring.

Every year I've been a part of this group we've gotten a free tent from Carlisle. This year, owing to last year's lower attendance, it costs $97.50

No problem! We got this. But free is better than $97, so if you're thinking of coming, sign up.

Here's the nitty gritty re the tent:

COST OF CLUB TENT
• Club tent qualifications are based on the following:
1) The total number of vehicles registered for the prior year’s event –
if your club had 25 or more vehicles registered last year, your club
is eligible for a FREE tent this year
2) The total number of vehicles registered by the Gate-N-Go deadline
of the current year’s event – if your club’s total number of vehicles
registered by the Gate-N-Go deadline is greater than the prior
year’s total and meets the number for the next larger tent size,
your club will receive the larger size FREE.
• Rental fee is $195.00 for a 20 ft. x 20 ft. club tent when your club’s
number of vehicle registrations is under 25.
SIZE OF CLUB TENT
• Club tent sizes are offered and determined by the number of vehicles
your club has pre-registered. FREE tents may be offered at the
following club vehicle registration levels:
25 vehicles = 20 ft. x 20 ft. / 50 vehicles = 20 ft. x 30 ft.
75 vehicles = 20 ft. x 40 ft. / 100 vehicles = 30 ft. x 40 ft.

I did my part -- hope we get a tent.

Valve cover racing a special longer and steeper valve cover racing wood track has been built by one of the Meyers Max dune buggy club numbers  ….I will post pictures when I can

@Alan Merklin posted:

Valve cover racing a special longer and steeper valve cover racing wood track has been built by one of the Meyers Max dune buggy club numbers  ….I will post pictures when I can

There will be no secret "practice runs" MMMMMkkkkk?

Tent and table and a few chairs are ordered. That's $124.50 this year but, sun or rain, the big canopy is worth it.

Thanks Ed.  Cruise on Friday and Carlisle Show Field with Valve Cover Racing on Saturday !

Booked at the hotel for Wed-Sun.  WOOHOO!!!

Thank you Lane, look forward to seeing you

So Ed, how much money do we actually have?  Enough to buy a keg??

We have enough for a keg, but I will not be buying a keg with it.

@Alan Merklin posted:

Carlisle ....Carlisle 2022   So who's all going so far ?    Hotel & Show Field reservations are open !

Looks like we will be there this year.

Covid re-entry testing coming back home has been removed.

Need to make the hotel reservation and the show field too.

It's been too long.... 

FAN-DAMN-TASTIC!!!!

I got my pass and I'm looking forward to a fun weekend!

@Lane Anderson posted:

FAN-DAMN-TASTIC!!!!

Yes, it will be nice to get back.  And, I need a ride in someone's new blue coupe...

Bob / Dave Thank You ...... Let's make this happen ......Make your Hotel reservations this week !

Planning on being there as well - looking forward to it.

I need to sign up for everything

I keep getting emails from Carlisle Events about "our" weekend. HURRY, if you buy your "Gate-and-Go" pass  by March 29 you'll save 10%.

Which is, like, $4. I'll save the $4 by not going to Starbucks once, thank you(I NEVER go there).

Carlisle Productions Event Information ~

https://carlisleevents.com/eve...ghmDOxGPhn0thaBVyRik

Carlisle 2022 ! ....Please make your hotel reservations ASAP.  As of today the room reservation head count is at just 10.   Andersen, Cuccureddu, Frazer, Gallo , Greig, Holden, Luebbert, Stumpp, Thibodeau, Piperato. We have a contract with a room block of 30 rooms per night, upon fulfilment of this number we have hotel perks inclusive of the free Hospitality Room etc.  To reserve your room at CourtYard : Call the hotel direct...717 766 9006 and select the option for the Sales Office if Charity does not pick up please leave a message as she will call you back.

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I've once again contracted the Courtyard by Marriot, Mechanicsburg PA.  Wednesday is available as an extra day for those that wish to arrive earlier. The dates are Wednesday May 11th through Saturday May 14th, with the majority usually arrive on Thursday. our room block rate is $130.00 per night (King or Queen) plus applicable taxes. this includes free daily breakfast the hotel and the they are providing the free hospitality suite for each night as well as permission to bring in outside adult beverages and food.

Reservations Call and select the hotel Sales Office option   717 766 9006 and mention "Speedsters Group". Check in is 3PM check out is 12 noon. Early arrivals are subject to room availability. Room block reservation cut off date is April 12th.

On Thursday 1:00 pm, the hotel will be providing welcome station in the lobby with lemonade and brownies.  Courtyard is a smoke free facility.  Currently, masks are not required.

Just 10?!  C'mon folks, it's time to celebrate the backside of the pandemic and join us for jocularity, merriment, and frivolity.  Oh, and cars, too.  Almost forgot about the cars.

Alan/Lane.  I'm working on getting a Canadian contingent to add to that total.

Yes, it's time to enjoy life a little more than over the past two years....

@Lane Anderson posted:

Just 10?!  C'mon folks, it's time to celebrate the backside of the pandemic and join us for jocularity, merriment, and frivolity.  Oh, and cars, too.  Almost forgot about the cars.

Carlisle: I know of at least 9 possibles that have verbally committed but are sitting on the fence, surely it can't be the cost of gas as that's easily remedied by switching to cheaper lunch choices............ Come on folks let's get it done this week !

Alan/Lane.  I'm working on getting a Canadian contingent to add to that total.

Yes, it's time to enjoy life a little more than over the past two years....

.........GREAT NEWS BOB & THANKS !

Cory and Jeni will be there, and Paul Mossberg.

Bill Ascheman and Dale Schumacher assure me they're in.

I signed up today for the gate and go pass, I signed up as if I were driving my speedster if a drive my VW will that be any problem, can I take that car in. Looking forward to my first Carlisle car show.

Thanks,

Mike

No problem.  I signed up for my Coupe once or twice and drove the BMW as the Coupe wasn't finished.

I've driven my Explorer on the show field twice. Ford imports parts from Mexico, so it counts

I drove my Ford F250 and trailer on the show field several years in a row.  They really don't care all that much once you've paid for a show field pass.

BTW:  Those show field passes are a real bear to remove (the adhesive is wicked sticky) so I would scotch tape mine to the windshield.  I don't think they really like that, but no one ever told me to do otherwise.

Brake cleaner removes ALL adhesives. Just don't spray it on anything you care about: paint and plastic in particular.

Razor scrape the sticker off first.

Then spray a little brake cleaner on a paper towel. It's the best cleanup for ANY windshield sticker.

I always just pull a tiny bit of the backing and only stick a little bit. Much easier to get off

Good news...the Carlisle list is growing !

LAST DAY TO SAVE 10%!! Register your car for the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals Showfield TODAY & save 10% at https://bit.ly/3vBjtdE

Just bought my show field pass and will be making my reservation with the Courtyard Marriot soon as I can get through. The line has been busy the last 20 minutes. I will be there with my Magnum GT Dino replica. Looking forward to seeing you all in May!

Sweet!  See you there, Jimmy.

Thanks Jimmy see you all soon !

OK, we're reserved for the hotel and registered for the show field.  Looking forward to seeing everyone again.  You have until midnight tonight to save $4 on your Carlisle fairgrounds registration...and don't forget to select your club as "Speedsterowners".   https://bit.ly/3vBjtdE  

Thank you Bruce and Norma !

Made hotel reservation just now. Could not have been easier -- she had all my info from last year. @Alan Merklin thanks for paving the path.

Carlisle room list 15 to date !

Andersen, Cuccureddu, Dowd, Erickson, Frazer, Gallo , Greig, Holden, Kennedy, Luebbert, Merklin Piperato, Stumpp, Thibodeau & Vickers  .

Please make your hotel reservations ASAP.  To reserve your room at CourtYard  . Call the hotel direct...717 766 9006 and select the option for the Sales Office if Charity does not pick up please leave a message as she will call you back.

We have a contract with a room block of 30 rooms per night, upon fulfilment of this number we have hotel perks inclusive of the free Hospitality Room etc.

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I've once again contracted the Courtyard by Marriot, Mechanicsburg PA.  Wednesday is available as an extra day for those that wish to arrive earlier. The dates are Wednesday May 11th through Saturday May 14th, with the majority usually arrive on Thursday. our room block rate is $130.00 per night (King or Queen) plus applicable taxes. this includes free daily breakfast the hotel and the they are providing the free hospitality suite for each night as well as permission to bring in outside adult beverages and food.

Reservations Call and select the hotel Sales Office option   717 766 9006 and mention "Speedsters Group". Check in is 3PM check out is 12 noon. Early arrivals are subject to room availability. Room block reservation cut off date is April 12th.

On Thursday 1:00 pm, the hotel will be providing welcome station in the lobby with lemonade and brownies.  Courtyard is a smoke free facility.  Currently, masks are not required.

Canadians! Sign up as of tomorrow. Seriously, this is not an April Fool's Joke.

If you are vaccinated you can get back home without a test starting tomorrow.

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/se.../covid/menu-eng.html

Bieber U reading this...no excuses for not leaving

Carlisle 2022 will soon be here! Our room reservation list is growing but what about you the Carlisle Alumni ? Sure would like to see you all !

What's the worst case scenario here , Alan?

Maybe have to go to a bar for the raffle and not have a breakfast and some cookies?

Don't read any tone, I am genuinely curious.

I've been needling Carey (@chines1) and Mike for a while.  Hopefully my nagging will pay off.

@Chris MacDonald posted:

What's the worst case scenario here , Alan?

Maybe have to go to a bar for the raffle and not have a breakfast and some cookies?

Don't read any tone, I am genuinely curious.

I think some are still Covid hesitant and gas prices don't help either. I think we'll see ppl doing their reservations in the next week or so.

@Lane Anderson posted:

I've been needling Carey (@chines1) and Mike for a while.  Hopefully my nagging will pay off.

Do you really think that will "help"?

If they show up I'll take credit for it, so yeah. 

Bribe them.

Sorry to put this in this channel - I thought there was another thread for this but can't find it...   Valve Cover Racing is approved with Carlisle Events to be on the Grandstand Stage under the lights in the evenings ..... Both Friday (Test and Tune), fun night casual and "play around some" with the track - and Saturday Night (the actual race event).   Thinking about 6:30pm official start on Saturday with tech inspections and the race will get under way by 7pm.

We are going to circle the stage with our dune buggies and you all with Speedsters should do the same if you want to join in.  Folks will bring food, snacks, etc., we will have the PA system active with music etc.  https://acmecup.com

Check out that link for full rules - and remember, skateboard wheels (Rubber) won't work well, if you build one like that, they won't do well unless you can shield those wheels with a non-rubber bumper somehow.   Trophies for 1st and 2nd place and BEST OF SHOW (the most creative), no fee.  Just fun.     Send me a note or give me a call if you all are interested or want to do your own group thing maybe later on Friday...     afburger@gmail.com  908-420-7373

UPDATE - three minutes after this post..... We are going to have a SECOND track available as well.  so there will be more chances to get small groups to race each other and "Test and Tune" your racers.

Andy

Ok, three days ago (Saturday) I received my Carlisle registration, so let's play registration number golf - low score wins.  I got 77.  How 'bout you?

Lane:

At 192 I was never on the leader board, but I do have a question: What do the old Carlisle alumni think of SOC's placement on the field this year. Looks like we'll have more passing traffic than last year?

Thnx

Bill

Hmmm...  Looks like they've moved us to the fence.  Kind of a hike from there to pretty much everything.

Andy Burger @PrickleyPete

Here's the thread, only a few down in "Events":

https://www.speedsterowners.co...le-valve-cover-races

P.S.: It's MUCH easier to view and find things if you hover over "Topics" and click on "Directory" at the top of the SOC page(banner)

Carlisle Updates:  The hotel room block is about to expire with a number of rooms still available and i have asked that the hotel extend the block.  Please make your room reservations by the end of this week as once the room block is released it can be difficult to secure lodging in the area due to Carlisle weekend and other May events. Saturday night is Valve Cover Racing: The Manx Club has put a lot of time and effort into this fun event, they have been generous enough to invite the SOC to participate. (see previous post ). This year we are located just inside of gate 3 of the Show Field on the immediate right. Once again we are going with a casual schedule with early hotel arrivals on Wednesday and Thursday, Corry & Jeni Drake will lead those that like to drive on a Friday am cruise with a Winery stop along the way while some others may choose the Show Field. Saturday is, Carlisle Show Field  Day ! As in past years each evening produces the usual good times and adult libations !

C'mon folks, let's make this worthwhile for those of us coming from a long way off.  We all need some jocularity, comradery, and well-earned hangovers.

What's the current headcount?

@Chris MacDonald posted:

What's the current headcount?

Chris ...I get the weekly room count tonight.

@edsnova posted:

Cory and Jeni will be there, and Paul Mossberg.

I'm very honored to be mentioned in the same sentence as Cory and Jeni!

Carlisle .... We are at 18 room reservations to date. Charity at Courtyard by Marriot has agreed to extend the room bock into next week.  Charity has offered to honor the free Hospitality Room and free breakfasts even though we did not meet the contracted 30 room per night !........... If you are on still the fence, do come out and join us !

Current Reservations to date :
Andersen, Ascheman, Cuccureddu, Drake, Dowd, Erickson, Frazer, Gallo , Greig, Holden, Kennedy, Luebbert, Merklin, Mossberg, Piperato, Stumpp, Thibodeau & Vickers .
Please make your hotel reservations ASAP. To reserve your room at Courtyard . Call the hotel direct...717 766 9006 and select the option for the Sales Office if Charity does not pick up please leave a message as she will call you back. Be sure to mention Speedster Owners Group.

... jocularity... WTF is that?

maybe has to do with this??

As to the location, go in gate 3 hang an immediate right, see what happens.  Off in the boonies??  Long walk to egg sammies . . .

Trying - left message - have not reached her yet

Hi lane, here's my ticket.  See yall at the show.

Thanks Dave  cu soon !

Lets see who has the highest numbered pass

Just three weeks remain until Carlisle weekend! Pick up the phone and call the Hotel @ 717 766 9006 . Select the option for the Sales Office, if Charity does not pick up please leave a message as she will.... call you back. Be sure to mention Speedster Owners Group.

There are 20 room reservations to date & we have extended the room block timeline to include you, at Courtyard by Marriot.  A free daily breakfast is Included with your room reservation and use of the hotel's Hospitality Room.

Current Reservations to date :
Andersen, Ascheman, Carley, Cuccureddu, Drake, Dowd, Erickson, Frazer, Gallo , Greig, Holden, Kennedy, Luebbert, Merklin, Mossberg, Piperato, Schumacher, Stumpp, Thibodeau & Vickers .

To register a car for the Carlisle Showfield: https://bit.ly/3vBjtdE

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Hopefully, I can pull this early tagged Meyers Manx build together in time ~

I'm in and booked. Looking forward to this

Thanks Dale !

Yay Dale and Bob!

Is it too late to get a field sticker sent to the house? Running behind

@schu posted:

Is it too late to get a field sticker sent to the house? Running behind

Dale  ...you cab pick one up at the registration office at Gate 3

Thanks Alan - will do

On another note - anyone driving from Northern VA/Md to Carlisle that wants to meet and drive all or part of the way on Thursday please PM me or I can start another thread - had fun rides/lunch together in the past.

14 days until the Carlisle!

Everyone get ready. Change the oil. Air-up the tires. Wax on, wax off!

Kind of an odd first post as I was reading a lot of information researching a Speedster kit for myself.  I am only 3 hours from Carlisle, but don't know much about it.  Will there be Speedster kits shown there?  Sorry for the dumb question, I honestly just started looking at the idea of a kit.  My other choices are a midyear Vette or Lotus Elise.

No builders will be showing an unstarted "kit" at Carlisle.

There will be at least 25 different cars, most likely examples from all existing builders, in attendance so if you're serious about buying and want a turn-key or to talk with individuals who have built their own cars then it would be worth it to show up for a quick education.

If, OTOH, you are choosing between a Speedster/Spyder, a Vette or a Lotus Elise and don't know a lot about any of them, I would probably jump on the Elise.

I think 25 is a little optimistic. There will be 3-4 Spyders, a couple MG replicas, and maybe 10 Speedsters of various brands and configurations: Vintage, Beck, IM, JPS, CMC/Fiberfab, and maybe even a TR(Thunder Ranch).

There are only 20 or so registered rooms, so...

Gordon,   Can you get a kitchen pass and join us for Carlisle this year?

@DannyP posted:

I think 25 is a little optimistic. There will be 3-4 Spyders, a couple MG replicas, and maybe 10 Speedsters of various brands and configurations: Vintage, Beck, IM, JPS, CMC/Fiberfab, and maybe even a TR(Thunder Ranch).

There are only 20 or so registered rooms, so...

I went last year for the 1st time. I got to the show field on the first day, about 9:00, I stayed until around 2 that afternoon. During this time I saw 1 speedster and Ed’s Spyder in the feature car’s area.  I didn’t realize that they didn’t spend the day hanging out on the field, but went for drives, lunch, ect. You are probably better off going to the host hotel, you will see more.

Carlisle ......Thursday  we are hanging out at the hotel to socialize with some early arrivals on Wednesday. Friday Cory & Jeni are doing a Cruise and Winery stop. Saturday AM we'll cruise as a group from the hotel to the show field ~ The  Manx Club has invited us to participate in their Valve Cover Racing Saturday evening at the show field. ....................  Ed Erickson will be running the Saturday night Raffle at the hotel!  Raffle donation items do not have to be car related as adult beverages seem to be a popular donation! There are dozens of local eateries of all types to choose near the hotel for your choice of dinners.

Just two weeks until Carlisle weekend!  Call the Hotel @ 717 766 9006 . Select the option for the Sales Office, if Charity does not pick up please leave a message as she will.... call you back. Be sure to mention Speedster Owners Group.

There are 19 room reservations to date & we have extended the room block timeline to include you, at Courtyard by Marriot.  A free daily breakfast is Included with your room reservation and use of the hotel's Hospitality Room.

Current Reservations to date :
Andersen, Ascheman, Carley, Cuccureddu, Drake, Dowd, Erickson, Frazer , Greig, Holden, Kennedy, Luebbert, Merklin, Mossberg, Piperato, Schumacher, Stumpp, Thibodeau & Vickers .

To register a car for the Carlisle Showfield: https://bit.ly/3vBjtdE

Wanted to come to Carlisle from FL but my father in law is having a procedure; I need to get Sandy back the same week

Sorry to hear that, Marty.

Friday cruise planned out by Cory and Jeni* can be an all-day event for those who wish it. The plan is to step off around 8:30 and head to Kings Gap. After that there's the winery, lunch in Gettysburg and then a visit to the museum and a battlefield tour. It's a "choose your own adventure" itinerary and turn-by-turn instructions will be provided for each phase which can take you further into the tour or guide you back to the hotel or the show field at Carlisle.

This event will be known as the Angela Lane Memorial Cruise. And yes, there are some good roads involved.

I want to take this opportunity to thank @Cory Drake for his work on this.

*[Update: correction, per Cory: "This is 100 percent Jeni's work."]

For those of you wondering about the Gettysburg Battlefield Tour, I haven't been there (yet) but a few of us went to the Antietam Battlefield and museum as a side trip on a bicycle tour from Pittsburg, PA to Washington DC.  The tour and museum presentation was outstanding and the walk through part of the battlefield was almost spiritual for us.  I've heard that the Gettysburg experience is even better.

Go - You'll not regret it for a minute.

And while you're there, buy a Senior Lifetime National Park Pass.  You'll be surprised how cheap it is and it'll last as long as you.

The Gettysburg Battlefield Tour can be with a park Ranger or a self guided tour anywhere from an hour to all day. These hallowed grounds where tens of thousands of "Blue & Grey" Americans laid down their livers is quite a moving experience. I previously lived a half hour away and no two visits were to the same by far.  One year there was a group of Civil War reenactors who were firing off cannons at the Little Round Top Battlefield...What an experience ! BTW in the town of Gettysburg there are some fantastic eateries to choose from. Returning to the hotel from Gettysburg it's a single right turn onto Rt. 15 north.

Gettysburg National Military Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

I got my lifetime National Park pass when they were only $10. They are still a good deal at their current higher price.

We really enjoy visiting National Parks.

I took several tours of Gettysburg when we lived in Potomac.

The best was one taken on horseback. Great guide, very different immersive experience that provided a perspective that driving around or walking just can't match.

I would love that. I am a horse owner and lover of relaxing trail rides. I own two Tennessee walking horses.

We did the self-guided tour of Gettysburg. Parking is on the side of the road for most of it. It's interesting for sure.

Karyn and I may be out on this part. My car is loud at park speeds and I would hate to disturb families on their vacation.

@Chris MacDonald posted:

We did the self-guided tour of Gettysburg. Parking is on the side of the road for most of it. It's interesting for sure.

Karyn and I may be out on this part. My car is loud at park speeds and I would hate to disturb families on their vacation.

A lot of biker groups go to Gettysburg they are respectful " reverent" throttle wise.....

veterans with VA hospital(combat)card can go to any national park for free by showing the card..

Carlisle ! Be sure to bring your Raffle Donation Items !  T- minus 10 days until the regulars aka the early birds begin to arrive on Wednesday afternoon at Courtyard by Marriot for Carlisle. The hotel is providing free breakfast vouchers at the hotel's Bistro for Friday Saturday and Sunday.

The Plans:  For the Wednesday early arrivals we'll head out as a group around 5:30 for dinner .....perhaps Bone Fish Grill, Pizza Grille etc. Thursday the remaining crowd will shuffle in for renewed friendships followed by dinner or decide to have a large group pizza and beer party at the hotel!  Friday AM Early free Bistro breakfast followed by Cory and Jeni taking us on the Angela Rose Lane Memorial Cruise stopping at a winery in Gettysburg and a casual afternoon in Gettysburg.  For the evening, head out on your own or smaller groups for diner and more socializing back at the hotel. Saturday AM free early Bistro breakfast then we'll gather in the hotel parking lot and cruise over to the Carlisle show field for the day. Arrive at Gate 3 and for those that do not have advance passes you'll need to stop at Reservations.  Then through the gate and the first right will take you to our show field location. Much to see and do as well as the Carlisle Marching Band delicious egg sammiches that we all so enjoy! Later that evening at the show field, the Manx Club is hosting a Valve Cover Racing and we have been invited to participate with rules and specs are posted in an earlier post above. Then back to the hotel for Ed's SOC Raffle and more adult beverages. Sunday A casual another free Bistro breakfast, pack up and head out for home......

There's still time to make plans to joins us for a fun filled weekend of friends and cars.

Call the Hotel @ 717 766 9006 . Select the option for the Sales Office, if Charity does not pick up please leave a message as she will.... call you back. Be sure to mention Speedster Owners Group.

There are 19 room reservations to date & we have extended the room block timeline to include.... you at Courtyard by Marriot.  A free daily breakfast is Included with your room reservation and use of the hotel's Hospitality Room.

Current Reservations to date :
Andersen, Ascheman, Carley, Cuccureddu, Drake, Dowd, Erickson, Frazer , Greig, Holden, Kennedy, Luebbert, Merklin, Mossberg, Piperato, Schumacher, Stumpp, Thibodeau & Vickers .

To register a car for the Carlisle Showfield: https://bit.ly/3vBjtdE

On a side note: I'll be passing torch to the next person be the hotel liaison with Charity at the hotel, she has a constant can do attitude that makes it simple and very easy to work with.

Yes, everyone! Please be ready to enjoy. Carlisle raffle will be after dinner on Saturday. I think everyone knows the drill: You bring an item—could be anything from a swaybar to a bottle of wine to a detailer kit to a custom print or painting—put it on the table and buy a raffle ticket (5 for $10, I think). Then we pull numbers until everyone's won and grabbed a prize. The money goes into a special account Bruce started years ago to cover club expenses at Carlisle. It keeps the scene afloat.

After the raffle we'll do the awards for Best Actor, Best Country Performance By A Non-Country Performer, High Bowling Score, etc.

There are plenty of interesting restaurants in the Carlisle/Camp Hill Blast Overpressure zone; here's the list I'll post and hand out for your dining interest, sorted by area:

Camp Hill PA

Bonefish Grill 3505 Gettysburg Rd. (717) 737-6541 bonefishgrill.com

Directions: Northeast on Gettysburg Rd toward Audobon Rd, Bonefish is on the right (2 miles, 5 minutes)

Dolce Vita 1509 Market St. 717-732-7202 http://www.dolcevitacamphill.com/

Directions: Northeast on Gettysburg Rd toward Audobon Rd, 2 miles, right on Simpson Ferry Rd 1.4 miles, slight right on Hummel Ave. then second left on S. 17th Street, ⅓ mile then right on Market Street. Just down the street on your right. (4 mi, 9 minutes)

Pizza Grille 3817 Gettysburg Rd. (717) 920-5350 www.thepizzagrille.com

Directions: Northeast on Gettysburg Rd toward Audubon Rd. Pizza Grill is on the right. (2 miles, 3 minutes)

Texas Roadhouse 1101 Lower Allen Drive. (717) 730-7427 https://www.texasroadhouse.com...ions/286-camp-hillpa

Directions: Northeast on Gettysburg Rd toward Audobon Rd, right on Wesley Dr, left to merge onto US-15 N, take the Lower Allen Drive exit, Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Capital City Mall Dr/Shiremanstown, turn left onto Lower Allen Dr. Restaurant is on the right. (2 miles, 3 minutes)

Theo's Barr & Grille 3315 Hartzdale Drive. http://theosgrille.com/ (717) 737-6965

Directions: Northeast on Gettysburg Rd, right at traffic light, merge onto Route 15 North, take Capital City Mall exit, continue straight at light, veer to your right, make left at stop sign, Theo's is on the right. (2.8 miles, 7 minutes)

Flinchy’s Bar and Deck 1833 Hummel Ave flinchys.com (717) 761-9000

Directions: Right on Wesley Dr and down Gettysburg Rd/State Rd. Restaurant is on right, just before you go under the highway. (3.8 miles 8 minutes)

Mechanicsburg

Appalachian Brewing Company 6462 Carlisle Pike. abcbrew.com/mechanicsburg (717) 795-4660

Directions: Left on Wesley Drive, 1.4 miles, left on 641 Trindle Rd turns into Main Street, then right on Walnut St. which turns into Silver Spring Rd. 2 mils, Left on Rt 11, quarter miles on the right. (5.9 miles, 14 minutes)

Cafe Magnolia 4700 Gettysburg Road cafe-magnolia.com (717) 901-9700. BYOB

Directions: Century Drive to Wesley Drive, right turn and one block, left on Gettysburg Rd, restaurant is on the left. (1 mile, 1 minute)

Snapper's Bar & Grill 120 East Allen St. mechanicsburgrestaurant.com (717) 697-9475

Directions: Left on Wesley Drive, 1.4 miles, left on 641 Trindle Rd turns into Main Street 2.6 miles, right on E. Allen it’s a block up. (3 miles, 8 minutes)

Hoss's Steak & Seafood Buffet 61 Gettysburg Pike. hosss.com/ (717) 697-2214.

Directions: Route 15 South, PA-114 exit towards Mechanicsburg, right onto PA-114, right at the light onto Gettysburg Rd, restaurant on the right. (3.5 miles, 5 minutes)

Sunlight Diner (breakfast) 4729 Gettysburg Rd. 717-763-4040

Directions: Century Drive to Wesley Drive, right turn and one block, left on Gettysburg Rd; Sunlight Diner will be on the right. (Several hundred yards, 2 minutes)

Deiner’s Restaurant (breakfast) 135 W Main St. dienersrestaurant.com (717) 766-6913

Directions: Left on Wesley Drive, 1.4 miles, left on 641 Trindle Rd turns into Main Street 1.5 miles on left. (3.2 miles, 8 minutes)

Josie's German Cafe And Market 5238 E Trindle Rd. germanfoodatjosies.com (717) 697-6462 (All German delicacies)

Directions: Left on Wesley Drive, 1.4 miles, left on 641 Trindle Rd about 1,000 feet on left. (2 miles, five minutes)

T.J Rockwell's 896 West Grantham Rd. www.tjrockwells.com/ (717) 766-4200

Directions: Route 15 South, Lisburn Rd exit, right onto West Lisburn Rd, immediate left onto Gettysburg Pike, right onto West Grantham Rd, restaurant is approx 1 mile down the road on the right. (6 miles, 8 minutes)

Carlisle:

Fairgrounds Diner 1111 Carlisle Springs Rd. (717) 249-2836

Miseno’s Ristro Pub 598 W High St. (717) 240-0133

John’s Hideaway 302 N College St. (717) 243-6760

Market Cross Pub & Brewery 113 N Hanover St. marketcrosspub.com 717-258-1234

Spoons Cafe 57 W Pomfret St. https://www.facebook.com/spoonscafe.net 717-793-1048

Redds Smokehouse BBQ 109 N Hanover St. http://reddssmokehousebbq.com/ 717-254-6419

Momma Spriggs 160 York Rd. http://www.mommaspriggs.com/ 717-701-8645

1794 The Whiskey Rebellion 10 S Hanover St Located Inside the Comfort Suites. http://www.1794thewhiskeyrebellion.com/ 717-960-1000

Cafe Bruges 16 N Pitt St.  http://cafebruges.com/ 717-960-0223

Issei Noodle 54 W High St. http://www.isseinoodle.com/ 717-243-7826 Ramen house

Hamilton Restaurant 55 W High St. 717-249-4410

Thanks, Ed.  Where do all the early arrivers want to go for dinner Wednesday.  I know I'll be hungry.  I'll be leaving home a week from tomorrow and taking a three day trip up wide side visits to friends and family.

Did most of the prep for the car today - topping up of fluids, etc.  Need to center the steering wheel after setting toe.  I forgot to do that until after I'd taken a shower and wasn't interested in climbing back under the car.  After that it just needs a quick clean up and it'll be ready to go.

Depending on the number of Wednesday afternoon arrivals will decide where we go for dinner...

I lived in Carlisle in 1986 and loved George’s pizza and subs:

https://georges-pizza.com/images/menus/GeorgesCompleteMenu-LATEST.pdf

Wish I was there with all of you.  Looking forward to the pictures!

@Ted posted:

I lived in Carlisle in 1986 and loved George’s pizza and subs:

https://georges-pizza.com/images/menus/GeorgesCompleteMenu-LATEST.pdf

Wish I was there with all of you.  Looking forward to the pictures!

I'm sure that you know of the Hamilton's Hot cheese Dogs in Carlisle !

I remember the Hamilton!  
There was a classic old pool hall near Dickinson owned by a Mr. Kokolis - it was a great throwback to “The Hustler.”  Still have a pool cue from there.

For everyone attending the weekend, leaving Carlisle/Mechanicsburg Sunday May 15 and heading south...

A friend has organized a brass-era car show at the Gettysburg Outlet Shoppes in Gettysburg.  There will be approximately eighty-five pre-1916 brass era cars on hand.  Admission is free.  Hours are 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  The Outlet Shoppes are located at 1863 Gettysburg Village Drive Gettysburg, PA.  Drive time is about 40 minutes from the hotel.  This should be interesting to see and a chance for some great photography. We can caravan there if anyone is interested.  There is also a good restaurant on the premises - Mela Kitchen @ Jack's Cider House - and they also sell some great hard cider. 

Thanks for the replies.  Sadly, I have to work on Friday and Sunday, so I could drive out Saturday as it is only 3 hours away and have a look around.  Seems someone stated they only saw one Speedster at the show.  That would be a bummer.  I guess I could swing by the hotel at some point and see if any are there.  Been reading a lot about the different makers.  Leaning towards a Beck with Subaru with 5speed, but open to other ideas.

Thanks again for the comments earlier in this thread.  Looks of good information here.

"Seems someone stated they only saw one Speedster at the show.  That would be a bummer."

Last year was an odd one as people were still in pandemic mode.  While this year will probably not rival past years where we'd have upwards of 50 cars, I expect considerably more than last year.