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. “Big Daddy” Don Garlits is considered by many to be the patriarch of Top-Fuel drag racing for having developed the first successful rear-engine dragster. Garlits has been competing and winning consistently in drag racing for four decades. In 2001, NHRA voted him the number one driver of their first 50 years. Don’t miss your chance to meet with Garlits to talk drag racing and Mopars at the 2009 All-Chrysler Nationals.

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David Snyder will capture the beauty of Mopars with an awesome display of his automotive art featuring Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth produced vehicles. He will also pick his favorite car in the Class of ’69 display, outside of Gate 1. The winning owner will receive a framed, signed piece of Mopar art. Snyder will be displaying his portfolio of automotive art work in the “T” building. Stop by and to say hello and to have your copy of his new book, “The Automotive Art of David Snyder”, personalized.

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On Saturday at 7 pm, this 1969 Fury III will be driven home by one lucky winner as the All-Chrysler Nationals Giveaway. Introduced in 1956, the Fury is said to have been a car that was developed by the Chrysler Corporation’s design team for the sole purpose of drawing potential buyers into their showrooms across the country. With a less chrome and fin then the original Fury, this two-door, convertible, V8 with “15 inch wheels, whitewall tires and a brand-new power top still has the same stopping power. To be eligible to win, you must be present with your giveaway ticket. After the winning number is called, the individual with that ticket will have ten minutes to present it at the stage.

We’re again teaming up with Mopar Muscle magazine and Muscle Motors for another cool engine giveaway. This time it’s going to be a big block of the low deck variety. After the 600 horsepower 505” stroker we gave away this year, perhaps this one will be a little more appropriate for a typical street cruiser. For details and specs you’ll need to check out the pages of Mopar Muscle. No purchase is necessary for the giveaway but you must be present to win.

They still have their original factory applied paint, interiors and drive trains; or at least 85% at a minimum. They are Survivors and thanks to Mel Major we’ve been able to bring you over forty of these amazing Mopars for each of the last several years. Survivors are time capsules and are the best way to see for yourself exactly how these vehicles were assembled on the line. Stop by and take lots of reference photos for your restoration project, to enhance your knowledge or just to admire these rare beauties. If you have a Mopar that you feel might qualify as a Survivor please contact Mel directly at mkmajor@surferie.net for more information.

They’re back! We hosted the A12 Reunion in 2005 and now they’re back for the 40th Anniversary of these factory street racers. Who else but Chrysler would release a car to the public with the hottest street engine, a pin on fiberglass hood with a huge functional scoop and plain steel wheels? Checking off option code A12 netted you all that plus a Dana rear with 4.10 gears. Add a pair of slicks and you were ready to race! Four decades later A12s are as popular as ever. To register your A12 for the reunion, please click here.

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We’re working with owners, registries and web sites dedicated to 440-powered ’69 Darts and 'Cudas in an attempt to create the largest gathering ever of these lightweight street beasts. The first big block A-Bodies debuted in ’67 but in ’69 Chrysler decided to stuff their largest displacement engine in the lightest available bodies creating the M-Code Darts and 'Cudas. These cars were built in very limited numbers and it’s estimated that only about 100 of each still exist. If you have a factory 440 Dart or 'Cuda you won’t want to miss this! To register your M Code Dart or 'Cuda for the reunion, please click here. If you have a car finished or not email Dave at: mcodecuda@yahoo.com for more info and a mailed invite/informational letter.

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Best of Show Automotive and Ted Struse will unveil the legendary 1969 ½ Plymouth Road Runner A12, Project Six Pack, newly restored back to national record holder form. Project Six Pack will be on display in Building T, as part of the invitational display. This is the Struse-Smith-Welsh prepped NHRA Record Holder that for several years was a test car and was consistently featured in Super/Stock magazine.

Bill Stiles began his racing career with a ’56 Chevy. Like so many successful racers of the time, he eventually saw the light and switched to Chrysler products. In the latter part of 1967, Stiles had an opportunity to make a pass in the factory test mule for the ’68 Super Stock Hemi Barracuda. Impressed by the car’s performance, he made sure he had one of his own for the ’68 season. Bill and his ’68 Barracuda dominated Super Stock racing on the East Coast. For the ’70 season, Bill moved to Pro Stock with a Duster that he ran until ’73. Bill will be at the All-Chrysler Nationals with the Barracuda and the Duster, all-weekend on the Stage to meet with fans and talk racing and Mopars.

Winner of the 1969 Winternationals, Don Grotheer and the ’68 SS/B Hemi Barracuda that he drove to the winners circle will be at the All-Chrysler Nationals. This car has been restored to its original ’68 racing condition by Chuck Smith’s Classic Cars and may be at the show (we are keeping our fingers crossed). Don also built a replica of his ’68 Hemi Barracuda using many parts from the original car. Don will be recreating the Super Car Clinics that he conducted for Plymouth in the late ‘60s as a part of the ’69 Retro Dealership. You won’t want to miss this!

This is the real opportunity to show if you and your truck are “Ram Tough.” The concept is simple: hitch two trucks together and step on the gas! From there it is just like tug of war in gym class: whoever pulls the other truck across the line first wins. The winners of the Carlisle Truck Tug-O-War at the Ford, GM and Chrysler Nationals will be invited back to the All-Truck Nationals (Aug. 7-9) for a showdown of the big-3.

Last year we added a 9’ concrete wall to the rock pile to make for an even more challenging climb. See CJs, Wranglers and Cherokees take on the obstacles on the North Hill.

Mopars and drag racing have always gone hand-in-hand and many of today’s OE restored show cars once made passes down the 1320 with some having been campaigned regularly. Drag racing takes place on Friday night at the 1/8 mile, , NHRA sanctioned, Quarter Aces Drag-O-Way in nearby Mt. Holly Springs; fee applies. New this year is the SuperCar ShootOut Series. For the first time ever at a Carlisle Events show, we’re going to re-ignite the factory wars of yester year. We’re opening the race track to ALL muscle cars. Bring on those bowties and blue ovals for a real factory showdown of factory muscle cars.

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Blast off with the Rocket Car. Riding the Rocket Car around the fairgrounds is an out-of-this-world experience that will take kids big and small around the fairgrounds. On Friday night, don’t miss the cruise to the ball park lead by the Rocket Car. The cruise will leave the fairgrounds at 4PM headed to Metro Bank Park on Harrisburg’s City Island to watch the Harrisburg Senators (AA Washington Nationals) take on the Reading Phillies, at 7PM. Special parking will be made available for the first 50 cars. Registration for the first 50 cars will be available by purchasing advance tickets to the game on Friday on the fairgrounds.

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With over 2,000 Mopars competing on the Showfield we have almost every Chrysler product imaginable for your viewing pleasure. To further enhance that experience we select a handful of vehicles for our Invitational Display buildings. Building T houses everything from the latest designs from Ma Mopar to the debut of many just completed projects. Building Y will be reserved for a dozen of the famed A12 B bodies as part of their 40th Anniversary. 2009 will mark the third year that we’ve transformed Building G, located at Gate 1, into the 1969 Retro Dealership. What many people don’t know is that most of these cars are owned by people just like you. If you have a vehicle that you think belongs in one of these indoor displays, please complete and submit the Invitational Form.

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It’s been a few years since I would have been eligible for the Young Guns class but I do know that today’s youth is the future of our hobby! The Young Guns classes were added so that they can compete against and hang out with their peers. The Young Guns classes also make it easier for spectators to recognize the efforts of these young people and give them the credit they deserve. It’s also pretty cool to get ideas from this generation by checking out what they’re doing to their rides. See classics, late models, trucks and SUVs owned by the next generation of enthusiasts.

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It’s no secret that Mopar people are some of the most social in the hobby so it should come as no surprise that there are many clubs in attendance at the show. To add to the competition among the cars there is a battle between the clubs to see who has the most cars registered. An added benefit is that we offer the use of a 20’ X 20’ tent to those clubs who register 25 vehicles or more. These tents are a great place to take a break and they make a great club headquarters for the weekend. Larger clubs may be eligible for a bigger tent. Contact us for details.

Dyno Dale will be here and will be very, very busy throughout the weekend. Axcelerated Motorsports is the official Dyno of Carlisle Events and frequents all Carlisle Car and Truck shows throughout the season. Axcelerated provides mobile Dyno tuning for cars and trucks using their Dynojet 248 chassis dynamometer. Next time you’re here, find out how much horsepower your car or truck really has! Their wide band O2 monitoring will determine if all that precious fuel is making power or just being wasted out the tailpipes.

Attention Clubs! Coming early or staying late? Club rates may apply for off peak hours at the events. A minimum number of cars may be required. Availability varies by event. For more information, please contact the Carlisle Dyno Guy at 215.297.8139 or dale@axceleratedmotorsports.com

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For those who are ready for something more than the participant ballot judging of the showfield the All-Chrysler Nationals offers SME. SME judging has the cars competing against the judging sheets on a 100 point scale rather than against each other. SME is not to be taken lightly and many of the competitors return year after year using the scoring sheets and the judges’ advice to improve their scores. Click here to register for SME competition.

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Byron Cherry starred as Coy Duke for one season on TV’s “The Dukes of Hazzard” and he will be at the All-Chrysler Nationals to meet with fans all weekend. You will find Byron with the other DOH enthusiasts in the General Lee class, amongst a sea of orange colored - “Dixie” tootn’ - #1 decaled Chargers.

Another common trait among the Mopar faithful is the do-it-yourself attitude. To assist with that we continue to offer seminars for the novice and veteran alike all weekend. Building R is home to these educational sessions that include topics on performance, restoration and maintenance and are conducted by some of the biggest names in the business. Be sure to check back here on the event site leading up to the show and in the event magazine when you get here for a complete listing.

Get your weekend started on Thursday evening with the Kick-Off to Carlisle hosted by Mopar Rebellion and held at CVM Dodge in Mechanicsburg. The Kick-Off features raffles, door prizes, inexpensive food, music, great Mopars and more. It’s free for participants and spectators and it’s a great opportunity to socialize with your friends in a relaxed atmosphere. Check out www.MoparRebellion.com for more details and directions to the new facility.

In addition to all of the above activities, the All-Chrysler Nationals also offers a full weekend of fun with activities such as the Beauty and Burnout contests, Rock Crawling, Women’s Oasis, Kid’s Area and more. Be sure to read the event magazine for the entire schedule of all activities. This truly is a show for the whole family. Make plans now for July 10-12, 2009

Awards are presented Sunday at 1:00 PM during the Awards Parade. If you cannot attend the parade, your award can be picked up Sunday between 9:00-11:00 AM. Carlisle Events will no longer provide shipping of awards at no cost. After the show you may pick up your award during regular business hours at the fairgrounds or pay $10 per award for shipping. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope you will join Carlisle Events on Sunday in celebrating the vehicles that are honored as winners.

Join The Kitchen Shoppe Inc. of Carlisle for a fun and tasty cooking demonstrations. Chef Amber Clay will have your mouth watering as she creates great tasting dishes that are simple and easy to prepare. Cooking Demo: Friday, 11am, Building R – Veggies, veggies, veggies! Don’t know what to do with all of those fresh summer vegetables, besides grill? Let Amber show you how to put together simple recipes to maximize your summer garden. Smoked vegetables, right on the grill! Cooking Demo: Friday, 1pm, Building R – Time to get wrapped up with a delicious Smoked Chicken Salad. A fast, simple and healthy recipe to make your taste buds pop! Cooking Class: Saturday, 11am-12:30pm, The Kitchen Shoppe. Class fee $25, with free shuttle transportation. Menu: Arugula; Roasted Tomato and Goat Cheese Salad; Maple Balsamic Pork Tenderloins with Snow Peas & Ginger; Warm Chocolate Souffle Cakes with Raspberry Sauce. (The first shuttle departs at 10am from Gate 3 bleachers.) Pre-register now!

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