Pre-register before May 21, 2012 to get your window sticker early and drive right in when you get to the gate!

• Gate-N-Go

The Rescue 1 Fire Safety for Kids Pro-Touring '48 Chevy Fleetline is a '48 Chevy that has complete C6 Corvette chassis and will on display at the GM Nationals. The car will be auctioned off when completed to raise funds for Rescue 1 Fire Safety for Kids "1 Child Saved" campaign, a fundraising campaign to provide firefighters with the educational tools needed to teach kids, pre-school through college, the dangers of distracted driving and fire.

A great project for a great cause - on display in June!

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• '48 Project on YouTube

From the Desk of Event Manager, Rick Markko

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and check out the latest news about the GM Nationals and Camaro in particular. The Camaro growth at our event has been great and we want to keep that trend moving in a positive direction. As a passionate Camaro owner and enthusiast I will work hard to ensure that Camaros at Carlisle continues to lead the growth of the event.

This year, Camaro Nation, Int. will host the Camaros at Carlisle group. Camaro Nation, Int. is a large, fairly new Camaro club that focuses on ALL generations of the brand. Visit them on Facebook for more information.

The Camaro classes will be posted soon along with our updated Judging Guidelines. Be sure to check out the "Gate-N-Go" registration information below as well.

If you have any thoughts you would like to share, please do so. I will take them into consideration as we continue to plan the 2012 event. I recommend that if you want accurate, current and concise information that you contact me directly using the following resources:

Email: RickM@CarlisleEvents.com
Office: 717-243-7855 x124
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GMNationals

Rick

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• Camaro Nation on Facebook

Friday night Blues and BBQ, it’s more than a catchy slogan; it’s a Friday activity that is guaranteed to give the weekend a true party atmosphere. Beginning Friday at 4 p.m., enjoy live music, Blues, BBQ and Beer in the area around the main grandstand. The fun will last until approximately 10 p.m., but will no doubt carry over into the remaining days of the event.

Live music will come from the Little Ivory Blues Band, Grand Point Station and Octavia. Each group will play for about two hours on the stage. In addition, table seating will be situated on and around the burnout pit with BBQ and Beer (fees apply) from Woody's Fuel Stop.

Whether you are part of the local community or a GM fan in town for the event, make this Friday night fun part of your weekend plans at the GM Nationals. A great place to return to after a night at the track!

In 2012, bring Carlisle your best GM Collector Vehicle and take home some cold hard cash in the process. As we continue our coveted "BEST" category awards, Carlisle Events has implemented cash awards for the following categories:

GM Nationals BEST-OF SHOW: $1000

Experienced and qualified judges who are "car enthusiasts" will judge the NPD Showfield classes, including Camaros. The improved judging format includes the "BEST" category award. Winning this coveted honor includes membership in the exclusive Carlisle "Winners Circle" formed especially for these very special vehicles and their owners, and includes a "Winners Circle" jacket.

The award is a jacket bearing the exclusive logo you see in the accompanying picture. Only winners of these special awards become members of the “Winner’s Circle” and are eligible to receive these jackets. (However, in the interest of preserving family relations, winners are permitted to purchase additional jackets for family members.) We congratulate all the members we have crowned over the past three seasons in this very exclusive club and look forward to adding more members to the Winners Circle in 2012!

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• GM Nationals Classes

AutoCross comes to the GM Nationals in 2012 via Hotchkis Performance. See what your ride can do on the Carlisle Events autocross track. You’ll be timed on your performance and depending on how well you do, you might even have something to brag about.

Registration for AutoCross will open soon. Participants will be required to wear a helmet and proper restraints. A brief safety check will take place prior to your car gaining access to the track.

Before the term “super car” was used in reference to six figure, mid-engine, Euro cars, it applied to high-performance domestic muscle cars from the peak days of drag racing. We'll honor those super cars once again in 2012. The Legendary Solid Lifter Showroom IV is presented by the Super Car Workshop and Arone Auto Restoration.

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Cacklefest was an AMAZING hit in 2011 and Bruce is bringing his USA-1 Camaro and Corvette back to Carlisle for another go-around.

Soon, we'll open registration for a lucky few winners to get behind the wheel and feel the rush of warming up Larson's fuel cars. Plus, Bruce will be right beside you helping along the way.

Contest rules and a link for registration will be available in the coming weeks!

• Cacklefest - Watch Video From 2011

It's always great to get together with old friends. You can share stories, catch up on the old times and see just how much you've changed over the years. Well, a gathering of Chevy's best from the 1958-64 era should provide an equal amount of memory jarring conversation.

Don't miss out on awesome looking 348 and 409 Big Blocks. More details to come, but if you want to be part of this display, contact event manager Rick Markko at RickM@carlisleevents.com or call 717-243-7855 ext 124.

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We've teamed up with Auto Enthusiast for another great engine giveaway. On Saturday we'll present a high performance 409 cubic inch engine (assembled by Jim Moore) to one lucky winner. The engine features a host of high performance parts donated by the top manufacturers in the industry. All of these partner companies offer products that are available for your very own engine build. (Watch our web site for a complete list as we finalize the build and our partners). This engine is expected to produce as much as 500 horsepower with the reliability and durability you would expect from The General. The perfect engine for any GM project is displayed on an Easy-Run Engine Test Stand! Follow the build in the pages of Auto Enthusiast, available both in print and online.

Contest rules and a link to register will be available soon. Please note, the photo is not of the actual engine, rather a similar style.

Also, congratulations to our 2011 winner, Richard Brooks of Farmington, New Hampshire! He won an LS engine built by Gardner Competition Engines.

• Auto Enthusiast
• Easy Run Test Stands

The Performance Point presented by Camaro Nation Int. is back at the GM Nationals for 2012. The Point is a great place for GM enthusiasts to get up close and personal with Fuel Funny cars and other unique and special cars and to meet special guests.

The Chevrolet Camaro is always well represented by many different clubs. The Camaro Nation Int. is arguably one of the largest grassroots Camaro clubs out there today that covers ALL generations of this iconic and very popular car! Thanks guys and gals! If you own a Camaro, be sure to register early for Camaros At Carlisle held during the 2012 event and hosted by the Camaro Nation Int.. Pre-registration is now open. Register for the GM Nationals, June 22-24, 2012. Save some bucks and be a part of the elite. Watch this space for news of the contest to actually sit in one of Bruce Larson’s Fuel Funny cars during the start up procedure.

Be sure to visit the GM Nationals Facebook page and please "Like" us! Thanks!

• Camaro Nation Int.
• Pontiac Registry

Electric Drag Racing is becoming more popular than many would have guessed as recently as five years ago. Now, an electric racer will be on display as part of the GM weekend. Car owner Ron Adamowicz is bringing his ride to Carlisle.

It's not just electric, it's FAST! How about a run time of of 10.08 at a speed of 127.75 m.p.h. in 2011? Better yet, the team has tweaked the car with a lighter 2012 Camaro body, more powerful controllers and lighter battery pack. They're hoping for a run in the 7 second range on a 1/4 mile strip.

Team Haiyine will have their shot at Quarter Aces Drag-O-Way as part of the ever popular drag racing fun!

• East Coast Electric Drag Racing Series
• Team Haiyine
• Quarter Aces Drag-O-Way
• Team Haiyine in Action

Historical timelines are great. They highlight where you've been, show you where you are and in between, cover how you got there. An automotive timeline is no different and at the GM Nationals this summer, you can witness cars from the early parts of the 1900's through modern day.

Anchoring, and possibly leading the way in the "old car" department, will be a 1900's era Cartercar. Cartercars were produced from 1900-1915 in Michigan by Byron J. Carter and his Motorcar (later Cartercar) Company.

In 1909, Cartercar was bought by GM, thus making it the perfect addition to the weekend. Check out a true classic by being part of the show.

• Wikipedia - Cartercar

Over 150 GM cars and trucks were available for sale in the GM Nationals Car Corral. The best part about the car corral is that you can meet with the seller, drive the vehicle, negotiate your own price and see and touch the car in person. Services including notary, financing, insurance, temporary tags are available right in the car corral. For more information or to purchase a car corral space, please contact us at (717) 243-7855 or email info@carlisleevents.com

The GM Nationals Swap Meet is the perfect opportunity to sell the parts and accessories that have been collecting dust in your garage. The swap meet is also the place for the parts you need to finish a job. Parts, memorabilia, collectibles and literature –you’ll find it all in the GM Nationals Swap Meet.

For more information or to purchase space, please contact us at 717-243-7855 or email info@carlisleevents.com.

Tom Henry Racing was once again located on the Camaro Showfield with their “Tom Henry Racing Camaro." This customized, performance-enhanced version of the new, fifth-generation of Chevrolet's iconic sports coupe will be sold exclusively by Tom Henry Racing, the high-performance subsidiary of Bakerstown, Pennsylvania dealer, Tom Henry Chevrolet. These unique Camaros build on the reputation established by THR when it sold the unique "Tom Henry SS" Camaro during 2001 and 2002.

• Tom Henry Racing

While at the GM Nationals, many tuned up their automotive knowledge with free seminars including information for both the seasoned veteran and rookie do-it-yourselfers. Topics have included performance, restoration and maintenance. Seminars are conducted by some of the biggest names in the business.

Contestants for Miss Carlisle GM Nationals compete for cash prizes on Saturday evening at the Grandstand.

PLEASE NOTE: We have implemented new rules and created a new format for Ms. Carlisle. See the registration form for details.

The GM Nationals is fun for the entire family and we have not forgotten the kids. In the Kids at Carlisle Activity Center Area, we have crafts for kids and parents to enjoy together. We also have lots of play activities that we think will “wow” the young ones. Come and check it out!

• Kids at Carlisle

Ladies, stop by the GM Nationals Women’s Oasis tent and visit our amazing vendors selling items from jewelry and accessories to handmade crafts and beauty products. Plus we have massages, seminars, and special services offered by the vendors. See the schedule in the event magazine or stop by the tent, located beside Building R.

• Women's Oasis Details

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow is a high school level engine build competition. Students compete for time and accuracy as they tear down an engine and rebuild it. Schools in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions are eligible to compete in the regional battle. Finals for each regional winner are held during the 2012 SEMA show in Las Vegas. This is a great program with a lot of automotive industry support.

Over 1 million dollars in scholarship money was made available in 2011, including money simply for participating. Don't miss out. Registration is NOW open and spots ARE available. Get your school registered early. Visit hotroddersoftomorrow.com for more information.

At the 2011 SEMA Finals, the University of Northwest Ohio, the School of Automotive Machinists and the Ohio Technical College teamed up to offer nearly $1,000,000 in scholarship money, with $10,000 going to each student on the first place team.

Finals Financial Breakdown
1ST Place - $10,000 per student
2ND Place - $9,000 per student
3RD Place - $8,000 per student
4TH Place - $7,000 per student
5TH Place - $6,000 per student
6TH – 10th Place - $5,000 per student

• Hot Rodders of Tomorrow
• Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Wants You!