Corvettes at Carlisle has been a staple at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds and a force in automotive circles since 1982.  For the past 40+ years, the world’s largest all-Corvette-themed car show can stake claim to the fact that EVERY Corvette Executive Chief Engineer has been to the show; from the very first mastermind, Zora Arkus-Duntov to the recently retired Tadge Juechter.  As the 2024 event looms, Corvettes at Carlisle is honored to announce that Tony Roma, the NEW leader of all things Corvette will make his Carlisle debut August 22-24.

In addition to Mr. Roma, Team Chevrolet has confirmed its roster of attendees, plus which modern machines they’ll be showcasing at Carlisle.  More than a dozen associates are joining Roma, each of whom plays a vital role in the vision, development, and building associated with bringing America’s sports car to the public.

Team Chevrolet Roster

1.  Tony Roma – Corvette Executive Chief Engineer
2.  Devon Blue – Corvette Program Manager
3.  Tony Stefanski – Corvette Assistant Program Manager
4.  Kirk Bennion – Corvette Exterior Creative Designer
5.  Garrett Kerns – Propulsion Vehicle Systems Engineer
6.  Josh Holder – Vehicle Chief Engineer
7.  Michael Bailey – Program Engineering Manager
8.  Dave Larson – Senior Quality Engineer
9.  Dan Hrodey – Aftersales Program Readiness Manager
10.  Harlan Charles – Corvette Marketing Manager
11.  Dustin Gardner – Small Block Assistant Chief Engineer
12.  David Simpson – Propulsion Program Quality Manager
13.  Ryan Trammell – Bowling Green Plant Launch Operations Manager
14.  Darrell Oakley – Performance Build Center Business Manager
15.  Kayla Felts – Bowling Green Human Resources
...and more!

In addition to staff, Team Chevrolet will have a gallery of Corvettes on display, all of which will be a backdrop to the show as they mix and mingle with showgoers from around the world.  Further, some of these rides will make their way to the Carlisle stage for walk-arounds hosted by select members of the Team Chevrolet roster.  Confirmed vehicles include the all-new ZR1, a ZR1 cut-away chassis, a pair of new Stingrays, two E-Rays, plus a Z06. 

Finally, guests of Corvettes at Carlisle can mix and mingle with Team Chevrolet in a variety of ways.  Not only will they hold court at their midway tent throughout the weekend, but they’ll be meeting guests to sign autographs, pose for photos, and answer questions specific to the Corvette.  Every interaction is free as part the Corvettes at Carlisle experience.  Gates open at 7 AM each day, kids 12 and under are admitted FREE, and even more details are available now at CarlisleEvents.com.  Don’t miss out!  

Anyone who’s ever gone to a large-scale event where there’s guaranteed fun to be had can relate to spending three days at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds for the biggest all-truck-themed event in the region; the Carlisle Truck Nationals and Big Rig Show and Shine.  This year’s truck showcase (August 2-4) hit the 2,880 truck mark, meaning for the fourth consecutive year, the event set a NEW Showfield record for registered trucks.  That milestone continues a growth trend for a show that’s more than doubled in size over the past ten years.  Along the way, truck lovers of all ages hauled in with high hopes and rolled out with memories to last a lifetime.

Gates opened at 7 AM daily and offered countless smiles per hour from start to finish each day.  Guests were treated to four monster truck shows with Brutus and Avenger, a pair of Freestyle FMX stunt shows, monster truck rides, truck competitions, displays, and fun for the kids.  Kids fun included Oxford Power Wheels racing, kids bingo, a kids cash grab, free goody bag for kids 12 and under, the ability for kids to help pick an award-winning truck in Building T, and the overall experience of seeing their toy box come to life right before their very eyes!

As special displays go, 2024 showcased some amazing SyTys in Building Y.  The anchor trucks to the group included one that was dubbed the world’s fastest truck along with another that raced to the top of Pikes Peak.  Not far from Building Y were the pavilion and Building T.  Under the pavilion roof and neighboring tents were dozens of amazing works of art; cool custom vans that made up Vanarama.  From a mini Mystery Machine to one with a hockey theme, another adorned in Alice in Wonderland art, fantasy art, and more, this area always draws a crowd.  Finally, Building T hosted a Featured Truck Display filled with a variety of trucks, including antique Fire Trucks presented by the Old Fire Farts of York County and antique Trucks presented by the American Truck Historical Society.

Antique fire trucks weren’t the only rides from a bygone era.  As part of the rapidly growing Big Rig Show and Shine, supported by Bergey’s Truck Center and Kenworth of PA, the American Truck Historical Society brought antique rigs to Carlisle.  Those trucks perfectly complimented the nearly 250 rigs on the south side of the grounds.  There were dump trucks, haulers with tractors on the back, trucks pulling trucks, cement mixers, tow trucks, and more.  Carlisle truly has become a great overnight destination for truckers rolling through central PA and for those who are passionate about showing their heavy hauler.

Other great aspects of the event were the Redneck Games hosted by local radio station Red 102.3, the National Parts Depot judged Showfield, and contests like the high truck challenge, low truck limbo, drop and drag, and rolling burnout contest.  Plus, the fairgrounds came to life on Saturday night with the popular Big Rig glow show. 

The weekend wrapped up with a pair of awards parades and one final monster truck show, perfectly setting the table for next year and the continued pursuit of 3,000 trucks. 

Speaking of next year, while 2024 is a wrap, plans are underway for 2025.  Save the dates, because the Carlisle Truck Nationals return August 1-3.  Get ready for another great weekend of all things truck and edge-of-your-seat family fun!  Learn more about the continuation of the Carlisle Events 50^th Anniversary season and make your plans at CarlisleEvents.com. 

It seems that every year something amazing rolls out of the Corvette factory in Bowling Green, Kentucky.  For 2024, their “something amazing” is the jaw-dropping 2025 ZR1 Corvette; a vehicle that’s been hyped for years and on Thursday, July 25, was unveiled to the world.  That same ZR1 model has been confirmed for debut at Corvettes at Carlisle, August 22-24 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds.

Gates open at 7 AM on Thursday the 22^nd and with Team Chevrolet’s popular presence at the event, they always draw a crowd, both in their display tent and at the stage as part of vehicle walkarounds.  With the ZR1 confirmed, there’s no doubt the collective eyes of the event will be focused on the car and its 5.5L, twin-turbocharged DOHC flat-plan crank V8 engine; an engine that’s capable of 1,064 horsepower as a factory option off the dealer lot.   

There are so many amazing specs on this car it’s hard to summarize them all on one page, but the Chevrolet media page breaks them down in detail, including details on the unique aluminum wheels, a newly designed carbon fiber roof, LT7 engine intake finished in Edge Blue, and more.  What’s easy to outline is that Team Chevrolet WILL BE at Corvettes at Carlisle with at least one, but likely more than one ZR1 Corvette.  New colors available for this highly sought-after ride include Competition Yellow, Hysteria Purple, and Sebring Orange. 

Not only can guests see the ZR1 in person, but they can hear all about it from Team Chevrolet.  Their minds behind the machines will be easily accessible at the Team Chevrolet tent, with stage walkarounds likely too.  There, attendees can not only see the car under the bright Carlisle sun, but see it in motion AND hear its engine rev.  There are also planned tech sessions on the ZR1 with certified GM Technician Paul Koerner.  Koerner will discuss its 1970 humble beginnings through the boom of its rage and power in 2025.  Learn about the technology, balance, and luxury that make the ZR1 so amazing to drive and own. 

Team Chevrolet is just one amazing element of Corvettes at Carlisle 2024.  There’s a planned Challenge Car reunion, including nearly a dozen drivers from the original series, a 50-year display of 1974 Corvettes, Chip’s Choice which is focusing on “Mean Corvettes” this year, plus some fun with C4s, the NCRS Gallery, NCCC Judging, and more.  Finally, as guests enjoy all that 2024 has to offer, including the ZR1, they should quickly make plans for next year, as it’s been confirmed that Chip’s Choice 2025 will make the ZR1 its central focus.

Online registration for the Aerolarri Fun Field is open now through Monday, August 19, with in-person registration available thereafter.  Meanwhile, discounted spectator admission tickets are available online and in advance of the show, with kids 12 and under always admitted free.  Call 717-243-7855 today or visit CarlisleEvents.com to learn more!

In recent years, Corvettes at Carlisle has become a Thursday-Saturday car show, but every five years, Sundays show signs of life due to an outside event that’s popular within the Corvette community.  With 2024 being the 50^th anniversary season of Carlisle Events combined with that popular event, the National Corvette Caravan to Bowling Green, Kentucky, Corvettes at Carlisle and Carlisle Events went to wrap up car show season in style with a FREE Cars & Coffee Cruise-In. 

While there may be 300+ Corvette owners on-site in advance of their roll out to Kentucky, this free Cruise-In is open to vehicles of all types.  From 8 AM to 11 AM on the 25^th, guests can enjoy the sights and sounds of automotive excellence on display, enjoy some music played by a DJ, and visit the Carlisle concession stand for a variety of items, including coffee and breakfast foods.

The fun is fairly cut and dry…it’s a bonus day of car show fun with a tri-fold purpose; welcome car owners of all makes to Carlisle while sending off hundreds of Corvette owners as they trek south to Kentucky, wrapping up specialty car show season, and as a way to say thanks to everyone who made the 50^th Anniversary Carlisle Events season-long celebrations so special in 2024.

Gates will be open in advance of the 8 AM start time, all elements of the show are free, though there is a cost associated with concessions.  Don’t miss out on this special Sunday-funday with Carlisle Events and Corvettes at Carlisle.  Learn more about Corvettes at Carlisle 2024, including this Cruise-In online at CarlisleEvents.com or call 717-243-7855 today. 

When the 2024 dates for the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals were announced in 2022, many were circling them on their calendar, asking off from work, and planning for their July 12-14 car party vacation.  With a little patience from those who consider this Christmas in July, the dates came and went; and what a fun few days it was at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds and Carlisle Expo Center. 

Gates opened at 7 AM each day for the event, but the fun actually started as early as Wednesday, July 10.  Seriously, showgoers are so excited to be part of the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals that they roll in early to soak in the summer sun, meet up with friends, visit some early-arriving vendors, and on Thursday, July 11, enjoy the annual Mopar Rebellion Car Club kick-off party and cruise in.  More than 400 rides and even more enthusiasts invaded the Expo Center lot for nearly four hours.  During that window, they took the time to socialize, enjoy music, and indulge in some tasty eats too.  There was even a Mopar-powered jet boat that was fired up, bringing the west side of Carlisle to life on a sleepy Thursday evening.

From there, it was full speed ahead with the car show itself.  Friday started with a special ceremony on the stage.  This included guests from the Walter P. Chrysler car club which announced a big Chrysler 100^th celebration for 2025 in Carlisle, members of the Ramchargers, Herb McCandless, Buddy Martin, Paul Rossi, Claudia (Miss Direct Connection from the 1980s), and more.  There was even an unveiling of a 1958 Plymouth Fury that had been completely restored to better than new and was powered by a 1,025 horsepower Demon 170 engine.  This is the first known Demon 170 swap on the planet! The unveiling was hosted by Herb McCandless, Jr.

From there, guests enjoyed three full days of amazing cars, cool designs, original classics, parts shopping, and track competitions.  There were three buildings with special displays and two tents; giving showgoers ample opportunities to see some of the best vehicles of their type.  This included a 55-year reunion of A12 cars in Building Y, dozens of High Impact and Old Skool Paint cars in Building T, a 100 Years of Chrysler teaser showcase in Building R, the Survivor Tent hosted by the Major brothers in honor of their dad Mel, and a tent of trucks, but not just any trucks, this was a 20-year gathering of Viper-powered SRT10 Trucks. 

The wheels were in motion at Carlisle throughout the weekend as well.  There was a rolling exhaust contest, a rolling burnout and donut contest, open autocross runs, and even an autocross contest known as the Real Street Shootout.  In each instance, the overlook at the Carlisle track was packed with spectators who fluttered over like moths to a flame when they heard the roar of the engines and the squeal of the tires.

Parts shopping is also a VERY important part of this event.  The Manufacturers Midway was populated with some of the top companies in the automotive industry, while the automotive flea market was SOLD OUT, making it the largest of its type for Mopar enthusiasts.  Big car show, big parts swap…big time fun at Carlisle in 2024!

Finally, the camaraderie amongst car clubs is one of the most personal elements one can experience at the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals.  The clubs, while individual, congregate at Carlisle as a community.  They each have their own interests day to day, but at an event like this, what really drives their passion is their mutual love and respect for not only each other but for the cars and trucks in front of them.  It makes looking forward to next year that much more special for everyone.

Speaking of next year, while 2024 is a wrap, plans are underway for 2025.  Save the dates, because the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals return July 11-13 and will feature a big Chrysler 100^th celebration, known as the Chrysler 100, the 55^th anniversary of the 1970 AAR ‘Cuda and Challenger T/A, and more.  Learn more about the continuation of the Carlisle Events 50^th Anniversary season and make your plans at CarlisleEvents.com.