The Carlisle Bike Fest has been crafted with all motorcyclists in mind. This weekend-long event draws from the V-twin, chopper, foreign, domestic and custom markets. The entertainment, vendors and activities draw thousands of bikers to the Fairgrounds for this show.
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Carlisle Rat Rod Revival
Rat Rods and Rat Bikes Sunday Revival
Sundays are for Revivals and Sunday at the Carlisle Bike Fest is no different. This show is for fans of Form Follows Function and is all about your ride your way forget the bling. Sunday’s Ride In show is open to Cars and Bikes. Pre-Registration is recommended, but welcome at the event. Nate Myers and the Aces will be joining us for the Revival!
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Carlisle Fighter Fest
Sponsored by Karns Performance
If you are a rider or fan of Naked Sport Bikes also known as StreetFighters or Custom Fighters, Carlisle is a must attend in 2008! The Carlisle Fighter Fest sponsored by Karns Performance not only welcomes Streetfighters to the fields at Carlisle Bike Fest, but invites you to be a part of the Ride In Fighter Fest Bike Show on Saturday July 26, 2008. Advanced registration is recommended. You may register online, via phone, or the day of the event.
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Bike Shows
ATTENTION BUILDERS!
Bike Fest features a "Ride in Bike Show" on the Saturday of the event with over 25 classes. Visit our Registration pages for more information.
The Mid-Atlantic Custom Builder shows at Carlisle features some of the best builders in the Mid-Atlantic. Many of them are vendors at the Carlisle Bike Fest. Be sure to see these show on your visit to Carlisle. Builders visit our registration pages for more information:
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AMA Sanction Observed Trials
Catch some of the best riders in the Mid-Atlantic at the 2008 Bike Fes
AMA Sanction Observed Trials will be featured at the 2008 event. Riders visit our registration pages to for information on participating.
Trials Coordinator: Contact Charlie Clements at 570-748-6534 for Trials-specific questions.
Event Information: Contact Carlisle Events at 717-243-7855 for Bike Fest specific questions.
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Featured Builder: Steve Kehler
Tricked Out Custom Cycles
Steve Kehler - Steve Kehler of Tricked Out Custom cycles has been setting the standard for custom sport bikes over 20 years. Everyone has heard the phrase, "TRICKED OUT" being used all over, because they started it. Steve Kehler and TOCC’s work has been featured on Metric Revolution, 2 Wheel Tuner and anywhere you find custom sport bikes.
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Featured Builder: Sam Nehme
Nationally Known for The Nehme'sis
Sam Nehme – Sam gained national attention with his Metric Revolution winning motorcycle, “The Nehme'sis”. In addition to being one of the premier metric builders in the country, he is owner of Broward Motorsports / BMS Choppers. Broward Motorsports and been in business for over 20 years. Sam will be showing some of his latest work in Metric Customs and asked his friends from Yamaha to bring a few demos along as well.
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Featured Builder: Bryan Fuller
Host of Two Guys Garage
Bryan Fuller of Fuller Hot Rods will be joining this year from Atlanta, Georgia. Bryan has been featured on Discovery Channels Biker Build Off and is currently a host of the show, Two Guys Garage. Bryan could come to any Carlisle event and fit right in, but we are pleased to see him be a part of the Carlisle Bike Fest for his 2 Wheel work.
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Featured Builders: The Garage Girls
Sara Liberte or RT’s North Hills Cycle and Jody Perewitz of Perewitz Cycle Fab
Sara Liberte or RT’s North Hills Cycle and Jody Perewitz of Perewitz Cycle Fab have been seen at Carlisle for some time. They’re coming back this year with something new and special. The growing needs of women who are seeking information about motorcycles and their maintenance is fast growing along with the number of riders in general. Garage-Girls.com was introduced by Jody and Sara this year to provide safe and accurate information regarding motorcycles and their maintenance as well as all the other things offering balance in life. These two ladies will be hosting a seminar and be featured on roundtable talks at the event. Check out their website and the following for more on these special ladies and check back here for more details.
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Special Guest: Dale Coyner
Author of Motorcycle Journeys Through the Appalachians
Dale Coyner, Author of Motorcycle Journeys Through the Appalachians and contributor to the AMA Ride Guide, will present a number of informative seminars on touring and tech tips for touring accessories. Details will be posted in a few weeks. In the meantime, visit Dale at http://www.dalecoyner.com
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GEICO Motorcycle
Official Insurance of the Carlisle Bike Fest
GEICO knows that not every bike and rider is the same. Your motorcycle insurance policy shouldn't be either! Whether you own a sport bike, cruiser, or standard, GEICO can give you a free online motorcycle rate quote in just minutes. GEICO Motorcycle insurance is underwritten by GEICO Indemnity Company to meet the special needs of motorcycle owners.
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Appalachian Harley-Davidson Dealer Mall
15,000 Square Feet of Harley-Davidson Goods!
Appalachian Harley-Davidson of Mechanicsburg, PA along with area dealers, Susquehanna Valley and White’s Harley-Davidson plan to fill Building T with so much Harley-Davidson products that we have to rename the building for this event. Don’t miss this and be sure to visit these dealers on the way or while you are in the area.
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StarBoyz Are Back!
The Motorcycle Stunt Team from Ohio
StarBoyz, will return for the 2008 edition of Bike Fest. Kevin, Scott and the crew bring fans at Carlisle some of the best riders and edge of your seat stunts! They have new bike, new tricks and promised a couple surprises for everyone. Check them out before Carlisle Bike Fest at www.starboyz.com.
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FMX
Supermans, No-Handers; Strippers, Tail Whips, Seat Grabs and more!
Experience the Xtreme Excitement of Freestyle Motocross motorcycle stunt shows. You've witnessed Freestyle Motocross on networks such as ESPN, ABC, and NBC, Don't miss the daily Freestyle Motocross shows at the Carlisle Bike Fest.
Rhett Rhotten’s Wall of Death!
The Rhett Rotten Wall of Death is an extreme act of motorcycle racing and cheating death stunts. They call it, "the world's steepest racecourse," and that's exactly what it is. Rhett "Rotten" Giordano will be racing with life on the side of his 1941 board track. Go-karts, a 1957 Harley Hummer, and his 1927 Indian Scout are a few of the weapons in his arsenal. Don’t miss these breathtaking stunts!
Check them out before Carlisle Bike Fest at www.wallofdeathinc.com
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Demo Rides
Star Motorcycles will be on site during Bike Fest
Star Motorcycles will be on site during Bike Fest to provide you the opportunity to demo their latest models.
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TERESI DYNO DRAGS
Taking Interactive to a New Level
Teresi Dyno-Drags takes "interactive" to a new level by allowing motorcycle enthusiasts to compete head-to-head with their own bikes under real racing conditions. Utilizing a pair of motorcycle dynos, Christmas tree starting lights and a computerized timing system, riders can test their racing skills and find out how fast their bikes really are - all in the safety of a stationary environment.
Once "staged," the rider is looking down the simulated track, complete with an electronic scoreboard that displays top speed and elapsed time for each lane. With engines revving, the green light flashes and the riders accelerate their bikes - side-by-side - through the 1/4-mile stretch, just like at a real drag strip. And since every "run" is also a dyno-pull, the Teresi Dyno-Drags provides a printout of horsepower for each competitor.
Xtreem Wheelie Ride is back at Carlisle for 2008! This is a very unique machine that replicates a stunt wheelie! Wheelie Ride uses a real motorcycle without the risk factor of being on the street!
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Burn Out Exhibitions
Hosted by Koups Cycle Shop and P&M Powertrain
No Carlisle show would be complete without the burnout contest. Smoke’em till they pop and then keep going to win the crowd over. Whether you’re in the grandstand watching or on the bike participating, this is a crowd favorite you won’t want to miss.
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Bike Fest Giveaways
Saturday Give Away presented by Cumberland Cycle Center and Koup’s Cycle Shop
Saturday: 2008 Kawasaki ZX6RR
Ninja Give-Away is Saturday following the burn out contest.
www.koupscycleshop.com
www.cumberlandcyclescenter.com
Sunday: Check back soon.
No Purchase Necessary, must be present to win. Actual Color and model may vary and is subject to change. Give Away courtesy of Appalachian Harley-Davidson of Mechanicsburg, PA.
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Lawn Mower Racing on Sunday
PA Lawn Mower Racing Association (PALMRA) Will Hold a Sanctioned Event
Lawn Mower Racing will also make its Bike Fest Debut and the second in a series of 3 events at Carlisle. The PA Lawn Mower Racing Association (PALMRA) will hold a sanctioned event on Sunday, July 27. This is open to all mowers from stock to highly modified to compete in nine different classes. Not a member of a racing association, no problem, the PALMRA can get you set up with everything you need at the show. And if you’ve always wanted to build a mower but didn’t know where to start, come to the Build Clinic Seminar on Saturday to see what goes into these machines. Anyone that wishes to participate should see www.letsmow.com to view the Rule Book. No Mower Blades, class structures and the like.
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Activities Corner
Don’t miss the fun and excitement near the stage
The Carlisle shows are always exciting and for the 2008 season we’re turning up the heat with the Activities Corner! Try your rodeo skills on the Mechanical Bull or test your pitching arm to dunk the competition in the Dunk Tank. The Mechanical Bull and Dunk Tank will be located next to the Guest Services booth. All proceeds from the Dunk Tank go to the Children’s Miracle Network.
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This is a family friendly event, no colors please.
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