CORVETTES AT CARLISLE - August 25-28, 2016 - OFFICIAL THREAD
#61
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
We did the Veteran's parking last year and it was nice to have that honor. I don't think there is any this year, but there is reserved parking this year which means you can get there at noon and still be guaranteed your spot.
Lance, whoever that young man was that checked the cars for the Veteran's parking last year, he deserves a raise! Nice, nice kid, very respectful and polite, and he RAN HIS **** OFF!! Hope he's there on the grounds again this year.
Lance, whoever that young man was that checked the cars for the Veteran's parking last year, he deserves a raise! Nice, nice kid, very respectful and polite, and he RAN HIS **** OFF!! Hope he's there on the grounds again this year.
Lance
#62
Instructor
I just booked at the Best Western in Shippensburg and I bought my pass!
Excited for my first CAC!
Excited for my first CAC!
#63
My son and I have stayed there many times through the years for various Carlisle events over the years.
Nice folks, have always had a clean, non-smoked in room at a great price.
They do charge for Wi-Fi and no breakfast in the morning. We always went to the Bob Evans a short distance up the road but that for whatever reason closed.....but there is no shortage of nice places to eat in Carlisle.
Just made reservations for GM Nationals. Guess it is about time to make them for the Corvette event.
Nice folks, have always had a clean, non-smoked in room at a great price.
They do charge for Wi-Fi and no breakfast in the morning. We always went to the Bob Evans a short distance up the road but that for whatever reason closed.....but there is no shortage of nice places to eat in Carlisle.
Just made reservations for GM Nationals. Guess it is about time to make them for the Corvette event.
#64
Melting Slicks
We did the Veteran's parking last year and it was nice to have that honor. I don't think there is any this year, but there is reserved parking this year which means you can get there at noon and still be guaranteed your spot.
Lance, whoever that young man was that checked the cars for the Veteran's parking last year, he deserves a raise! Nice, nice kid, very respectful and polite, and he RAN HIS **** OFF!! Hope he's there on the grounds again this year.
Lance, whoever that young man was that checked the cars for the Veteran's parking last year, he deserves a raise! Nice, nice kid, very respectful and polite, and he RAN HIS **** OFF!! Hope he's there on the grounds again this year.
#65
Safety Car
I don't know why some men who are privileged enough to own a car like a Corvette don't know how to act the least civil or accept when they are wrong.
But the young man I'm talking about couldn't have been more courteous or polite. We even bought him lunch. And this kid was there the ENTIRE weekend.
Last edited by USA1 427; 05-22-2016 at 11:15 AM.
#67
Melting Slicks
For years I parked outside the gates and never paid a single penny to park. Between Gates 1 and 3 there's a big residential area where we parked. It's only a couple blocks walk to the Fairgrounds. Sort of like parking way up on the hill.
#68
Racer
While there are always a butt load of vendors at CAC, the one that I wished would show up is Lingenfelter. I've always enjoyed the Lingenfelter cars and have always dreamed of one day getting one. 2014 was my first CAC and was hoping that they were there doing supercharger sales/installs, I was gonna try my damndest to get one installed on the GS.
Dear folks at Lingenfelter, I know you guys getting to this years event is probably not gonna happen, but please look into attending future shows and showing some of your cars. (besides, I'm burned out seeing so many Callaways) Come show'em up!
Dear folks at Lingenfelter, I know you guys getting to this years event is probably not gonna happen, but please look into attending future shows and showing some of your cars. (besides, I'm burned out seeing so many Callaways) Come show'em up!
Last edited by LarryMow; 05-27-2016 at 03:00 PM.
#69
Racer
Now that they expanded the show to Thursday (the old set-up day) will the new set-up day be Wednesday? The reason I ask, I see the gate times for Thursday is 10a-6p. I used to arrive on set-up day for a quick walk around, so I'm trying to decide whether it would be worth coming on Wednesday.
Eric
Eric
#70
Safety Car
Now that they expanded the show to Thursday (the old set-up day) will the new set-up day be Wednesday? The reason I ask, I see the gate times for Thursday is 10a-6p. I used to arrive on set-up day for a quick walk around, so I'm trying to decide whether it would be worth coming on Wednesday.
Eric
Eric
#72
Safety Car
Something is wrong here somewhere. The gate times are NEVER EVER 10 a.m. EVER. Gate 3 is open 24 hours a day. It doesn't matter what time you get there. As long as you're already registered and have your pass on your window you can go right in. The OFFICE probably doesn't open until 7 a.m. for those who need to pick up their passes, or register. But Gate 3 is always, always open.
#73
Racer
Something is wrong here somewhere. The gate times are NEVER EVER 10 a.m. EVER. Gate 3 is open 24 hours a day. It doesn't matter what time you get there. As long as you're already registered and have your pass on your window you can go right in. The OFFICE probably doesn't open until 7 a.m. for those who need to pick up their passes, or register. But Gate 3 is always, always open.
I have never seen a 10 a.m. gate time either but on the 'Corvettes at Carlisle' website, it has the gate times for Thursday as being 10a to 6p. I don't want to arrive on Wednesday, spend the night and then have to wait around half the day on Thursday before they open the gates. The 10 a.m. gate time is screwing everything up.
#74
Safety Car
10 a.m. for spectators maybe. It has to be a typo. I'll be there Wednesday to set up and at 6 a.m every other morning along with 500 other guys every day because I KNOW I can get in. I'm not even worried about it.
Last edited by USA1 427; 05-30-2016 at 10:49 AM.
#75
Safety Car
My wife asked the question on Facebook about the times. This was their OFFICIAL response:
"Corvettes at Carlisle
Corvettes at Carlisle The gate times are posted for anyone who needs to purchase a Funfield pass, pick up their passes or general admission. Gate n go guests have 24 hour access at Gate 3 as always. See you then!"
"Corvettes at Carlisle
Corvettes at Carlisle The gate times are posted for anyone who needs to purchase a Funfield pass, pick up their passes or general admission. Gate n go guests have 24 hour access at Gate 3 as always. See you then!"
#76
Racer
My wife asked the question on Facebook about the times. This was their OFFICIAL response:
"Corvettes at Carlisle
Corvettes at Carlisle The gate times are posted for anyone who needs to purchase a Funfield pass, pick up their passes or general admission. Gate n go guests have 24 hour access at Gate 3 as always. See you then!"
"Corvettes at Carlisle
Corvettes at Carlisle The gate times are posted for anyone who needs to purchase a Funfield pass, pick up their passes or general admission. Gate n go guests have 24 hour access at Gate 3 as always. See you then!"
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#77
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
While there are always a butt load of vendors at CAC, the one that I wished would show up is Lingenfelter. I've always enjoyed the Lingenfelter cars and have always dreamed of one day getting one. 2014 was my first CAC and was hoping that they were there doing supercharger sales/installs, I was gonna try my damndest to get one installed on the GS.
Dear folks at Lingenfelter, I know you guys getting to this years event is probably not gonna happen, but please look into attending future shows and showing some of your cars. (besides, I'm burned out seeing so many Callaways) Come show'em up!
Dear folks at Lingenfelter, I know you guys getting to this years event is probably not gonna happen, but please look into attending future shows and showing some of your cars. (besides, I'm burned out seeing so many Callaways) Come show'em up!
Cheers,
Lance
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#78
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
We're looking forward to having you!
Sincerely,
Lance
#79
Instructor
Not to worry, our regular staff will be at hand for an early start. Our gates will not open to the public until 10am - anyone that purchased a season pass or weekend pass won't have an issue picking it up early and getting into the event. The reason for the 10am start is because it's a first year transition and allows for some vendors to drive in and setup (safety & etc.).
We're looking forward to having you!
Sincerely,
Lance
We're looking forward to having you!
Sincerely,
Lance
Last edited by 66 Vette; 06-02-2016 at 04:36 PM.
#80
Instructor
Lance, I have the similar situation as EDK136 regarding when to travel to the show and when I will be able to be admitted to the event. I am trying to determine which day and time to leave to travel to maximize my time at the event. I don't want to travel over 8 hours and then be turned away at the gate. I have a simple question; what is the earliest time I will be able gain admission on Wednesday and Thursday with a four day pass for general admission?