CORVETTES AT CARLISLE - August 24-27, 2017 - OFFICIAL THREAD
#221
Burning Brakes
I don't mind the Corvette vendors, but I could use less of the "other" vendors. Or the vendors that rent space just to have room to park their camper. I get it, and I know they are paying for the extra space. It just ruins the flow of walking down the aisles.
#222
Twin Cam Channel heads to Corvettes at Carlisle
Hi All,
We're proud Corvette owners here at Twin Cam Channel and last weekend we made a pilgrimage to Corvettes at Carlisle. It's a great event and the Corvette family is fantastic.
We took a look around the grounds on Friday and put together this brief video of the fun! Please check it out and subscribe if you enjoy it.
Cheers!
Twin Cam
We're proud Corvette owners here at Twin Cam Channel and last weekend we made a pilgrimage to Corvettes at Carlisle. It's a great event and the Corvette family is fantastic.
We took a look around the grounds on Friday and put together this brief video of the fun! Please check it out and subscribe if you enjoy it.
Cheers!
Twin Cam
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#224
Safety Car
Agreed. They really aren't allowed to do that. It has been a rule for years that you cannot use tape, stakes, or chairs to save spots. And after 10 a.m. anyone can park anywhere except reserved areas, even if your tent and / or chairs are there. Those rules are in the program (or were).
#226
Melting Slicks
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Agreed. They really aren't allowed to do that. It has been a rule for years that you cannot use tape, stakes, or chairs to save spots. And after 10 a.m. anyone can park anywhere except reserved areas, even if your tent and / or chairs are there. Those rules are in the program (or were).
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Melting Slicks
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#228
Safety Car
#229
Melting Slicks
In 30+ years I think I parked on the lower field once or twice, the rest of the time up on the hill. Because I didn't get there Wed or 6am Thurs morning and "claimed" a spot how is that fair?
No one is supposed to hold a spot, correct?
I see people in the same non reserved spot every year, for all 4 days.
This year I paid for a reserved spot, the only way I have a chance of getting anywhere near the lower field, meanwhile not 20 or 30 yards away the same people park year after year.
A person coming for one day should have the same opportunity to park on the lower field as someone who comes for the duration, imo.
Something is wrong here.
Last edited by ladder13; 09-01-2017 at 02:11 PM.
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#230
Le Mans Master
Is it possible they also paid for a reserved spot?
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Getting to the Fairgrounds very early solves alot of these issues. I have been able to park in my favorite non reserved spot for 32 years, but I get there very early each day.
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#232
Safety Car
If someone gets there on Wed and sets up a tent and doesn't move for 4 days, is that first come first serve?
In 30+ years I think I parked on the lower field once or twice, the rest of the time up on the hill. Because I didn't get there Wed or 6am Thurs morning and "claimed" a spot how is that fair?
No one is supposed to hold a spot, correct?
I see people in the same non reserved spot every year, for all 4 days.
This year I paid for a reserved spot, the only way I have a chance of getting anywhere near the lower field, meanwhile not 20 or 30 yards away the same people park year after year.
A person coming for one day should have the same opportunity to park on the lower field as someone who comes for the duration, imo.
Something is wrong here.
In 30+ years I think I parked on the lower field once or twice, the rest of the time up on the hill. Because I didn't get there Wed or 6am Thurs morning and "claimed" a spot how is that fair?
No one is supposed to hold a spot, correct?
I see people in the same non reserved spot every year, for all 4 days.
This year I paid for a reserved spot, the only way I have a chance of getting anywhere near the lower field, meanwhile not 20 or 30 yards away the same people park year after year.
A person coming for one day should have the same opportunity to park on the lower field as someone who comes for the duration, imo.
Something is wrong here.
The only reason we do reserved parking now is to avoid having to pay an extra day of the outrageous prices that the hotels are gouging us. Paying $600 and more for 3 nights in a hotel is beyond my means. So instead, I pay for the reserved spot, and can leave home early in the morning Thursday and get there at 10 and know my spot is there. And I'm doing it again next year.
Do the reserved parking next year and save yourself some grief.
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If someone gets there on Wed and sets up a tent and doesn't move for 4 days, is that first come first serve?
In 30+ years I think I parked on the lower field once or twice, the rest of the time up on the hill. Because I didn't get there Wed or 6am Thurs morning and "claimed" a spot how is that fair?
No one is supposed to hold a spot, correct?
I see people in the same non reserved spot every year, for all 4 days.
This year I paid for a reserved spot, the only way I have a chance of getting anywhere near the lower field, meanwhile not 20 or 30 yards away the same people park year after year.
A person coming for one day should have the same opportunity to park on the lower field as someone who comes for the duration, imo.
Something is wrong here.
In 30+ years I think I parked on the lower field once or twice, the rest of the time up on the hill. Because I didn't get there Wed or 6am Thurs morning and "claimed" a spot how is that fair?
No one is supposed to hold a spot, correct?
I see people in the same non reserved spot every year, for all 4 days.
This year I paid for a reserved spot, the only way I have a chance of getting anywhere near the lower field, meanwhile not 20 or 30 yards away the same people park year after year.
A person coming for one day should have the same opportunity to park on the lower field as someone who comes for the duration, imo.
Something is wrong here.
Tom M
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im not sure what everyone is talking about the lower field being impossible to find a spot. I was there on Friday and Saturday and was able to park wherever I wanted. I was there at 7am. If you take your wife and you don't get to the field before 11am, yes you aren't going to get a spot up front. I go with my dad and we are up bright and early.
#236
Intermediate
I was fortunate enough to get a Celebrity Choice award from Ray Ziza but missed picking up photo from grandstand on Sunday. Having trouble finding Photographer. Can you help?
#237
Burning Brakes
im not sure what everyone is talking about the lower field being impossible to find a spot. I was there on Friday and Saturday and was able to park wherever I wanted. I was there at 7am. If you take your wife and you don't get to the field before 11am, yes you aren't going to get a spot up front. I go with my dad and we are up bright and early.
#238
Safety Car
That's just my opinion, but some people bring trailers for their stuff, and they KNOW to get there early.
Last edited by USA1 427; 09-05-2017 at 02:54 PM.
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Safety Car
#240
Melting Slicks
Let the folks who put up a tent put it up every day at 7am, and see if they get the same spot.
Let me cry a bit more if allowed. How were all those vans and pickup trucks allowed into Gate 3? They weren't vendors, as I saw them paying at the gate while holding up the line.
Last edited by ladder13; 09-05-2017 at 04:38 PM.