August 23-26, 2018 - CORVETTES AT CARLISLE official thread
08-31-2018, 10:03 AM
#201
Burning Brakes
Somehow, by dumb luck, I ended up with one of the best spots on the field (in my opinion anyway) - I'm right across from the Guest Services building.
An easy walk to the grandstand, midway, food court, swap meet, show cars, and most important to my 70 year old bladder - the men's room!
Geo
08-31-2018, 03:07 PM
#202
Racer
I had a blast at my first Carlisle event - everything went perfectly except for the fact that I got TWO flat tires in the Fun Field... one in each rear tire.
Check out my blog entry about it: https://vetteblog.com/corvettes-carl...cap-vetteblog/
Anyways, I'll be back next year.
Check out my blog entry about it: https://vetteblog.com/corvettes-carl...cap-vetteblog/
Anyways, I'll be back next year.
08-31-2018, 03:10 PM
#203
Racer
I would however, like to know how some clubs get to erect huge tents on the fun field. It seems to be happening more and more. In effect, reserved spots?
My Corvette Club paid Carlisle $400 for our tent (that they provided to us). That $400 tent does NOT come with any parking spots... so if we wanted to park near our tent we had to be there early - I got there at 6:30am on Saturday and was still about 10 cars away from our tent (right near the entrance at gate 3).
08-31-2018, 07:44 PM
#205
Melting Slicks
I have been coming for years and agree spots can be tricky on fri sat. So last few years I get there on Thursday and pretty much get any spot. I put my tent, chairs, small little table and cooler there. At the end of the day I go out for dinner, a drink and hang out with other Corvette people away from fairgrounds and get back at end of night around 9pm and park my car at my tent and lower it along with a chain and lick to secure all ( don’t really need to ) than Uber to hotel which is 2 miles and show up each morning at 8am and my car is there and can enjoy. I keep the same spot from Thursday to Sunday afternoon and is one of the main reasons I love coming as not worrying about a spot or being in a different spot. I probably will do reserve spot. Just my 2 cents. Was a great show as always
09-06-2018, 02:29 PM
#206
Melting Slicks
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09-06-2018, 02:34 PM
#207
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
I would however, like to know how some clubs get to erect huge tents on the fun field. It seems to be happening more and more. In effect, reserved spots?
My Corvette Club paid Carlisle $400 for our tent (that they provided to us). That $400 tent does NOT come with any parking spots... so if we wanted to park near our tent we had to be there early - I got there at 6:30am on Saturday and was still about 10 cars away from our tent (right near the entrance at gate 3).We opened up the club tent area as many clubs just wanted an area for their members to hang out. We started this about 5 years ago, we're always open to suggestions on how to improve so please feel free shooting me any feedback you may have: lancem@carlisleevents.com
Thanks!
Lance
Sincerely,
Lance
09-06-2018, 03:41 PM
#208
Safety Car
Tents aside, Lance. You need to address the dog issue. It was out of control this year. We had to throw our food away while we were eating at the food court because of dog hair from the dog someone was carrying and then sat down beside us INSIDE the food court. Dogs were everywhere. You CANNOT allow dogs in the food court!
And BIKES?? Since when are you allowed to ride bicycles through the fun field? Happened two days in a row. Same with the kid on the mini bike zipping between the cars.
Seems like security and staff were really absent this year. Great at the gates and the Guest Services building, but if we saw two walking or riding around the fun field all weekend, that would be the most we saw.
And BIKES?? Since when are you allowed to ride bicycles through the fun field? Happened two days in a row. Same with the kid on the mini bike zipping between the cars.
Seems like security and staff were really absent this year. Great at the gates and the Guest Services building, but if we saw two walking or riding around the fun field all weekend, that would be the most we saw.
09-06-2018, 03:54 PM
#209
Melting Slicks
Can you address the rumor of funfield participants getting a 20% discount for prepaying for 2019? Is this true, and if so, why weren’t reserved spot folks offered a similar discount?
Also, will we be getting separate reserved parking signs next year ?
Thank you.
Also, will we be getting separate reserved parking signs next year ?
Thank you.
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09-06-2018, 05:09 PM
#210
Burning Brakes
Love the Flickr album, Lance.
I have shared it on my club's website to show other members that have never been, what they're missing!
geo
I have shared it on my club's website to show other members that have never been, what they're missing!
geo
09-06-2018, 09:11 PM
#211
Safety Car
No rumor. They announced it numerous times over the pa system all weekend.
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09-10-2018, 10:58 AM
#213
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
I'll be sure pass this along to our security team. Thank you for the heads up!
Lance
Lance
Tents aside, Lance. You need to address the dog issue. It was out of control this year. We had to throw our food away while we were eating at the food court because of dog hair from the dog someone was carrying and then sat down beside us INSIDE the food court. Dogs were everywhere. You CANNOT allow dogs in the food court!
And BIKES?? Since when are you allowed to ride bicycles through the fun field? Happened two days in a row. Same with the kid on the mini bike zipping between the cars.
Seems like security and staff were really absent this year. Great at the gates and the Guest Services building, but if we saw two walking or riding around the fun field all weekend, that would be the most we saw.
And BIKES?? Since when are you allowed to ride bicycles through the fun field? Happened two days in a row. Same with the kid on the mini bike zipping between the cars.
Seems like security and staff were really absent this year. Great at the gates and the Guest Services building, but if we saw two walking or riding around the fun field all weekend, that would be the most we saw.
09-10-2018, 11:05 AM
#214
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
We did not have a 20% discount for prepaying, so it was a rumor. There is a 10% discount right now for anyone wanting to register for 2019 Corvettes at Carlisle on our website. There will be a 20% Holiday sale starting on Black Friday - FYI. Chip's Circle and Reserved Fun Field are excluded from any discounts, we have an extremely limited number available and want to keep it an exclusive feature to the event. In fact, the spaces are typically sold out prior to the sale.
Hope this clarifies everything for you.
Kind Regards,
Lance
Hope this clarifies everything for you.
Kind Regards,
Lance
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09-10-2018, 03:26 PM
#215
Melting Slicks
We did not have a 20% discount for prepaying, so it was a rumor. There is a 10% discount right now for anyone wanting to register for 2019 Corvettes at Carlisle on our website. There will be a 20% Holiday sale starting on Black Friday - FYI. Chip's Circle and Reserved Fun Field are excluded from any discounts, we have an extremely limited number available and want to keep it an exclusive feature to the event. In fact, the spaces are typically sold out prior to the sale.
Hope this clarifies everything for you.
Kind Regards,
Lance
Hope this clarifies everything for you.
Kind Regards,
Lance
09-11-2018, 01:36 PM
#216
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
My pleasure, I spoke with our team. We have 1 Chip's Circle left and 34 Reserved spaces left. These fill up fast, so if you decide to lean this direction I'd suggest doing it earlier than later. Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Lance
Sincerely,
Lance