Carlisle Countdown
Team Owner
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From: Northern NYs Adirondack Mountains,http://www.visitsacandaga.com.
PS that wind event was in 07
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2005
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From: Philadelphia pa
I was there and thank God for NASCAR because I was going to stay for the parade but I decided I wanted to leave to watch the Bristol race so I left and missed the storm by about an hour.
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Columbia MD
Went to Carlisle yesterday, Friday. Weather was outstanding (albeit hot and muggy in the afternnon). Attendance was definitely down a bit, especially vendors but it was a great day for the vetteophiles. Thoughts and prayers to all those vendors and Carlisle staff who were planning to stick around through Saturday - this storm is huge folks!!!!!
To Gene Culley, Patrick and the guys at GMPARTSHOUSE, as well Ray and the guys at TOPFLIGHTREPRODUCTIONS, a special good luck in your return home.
NOTE: To all those that rented the electric scooters: GET SOME LESSONS!!!!!!! My wife and I were almost run over twice by those things! Hopefully, they drive their Corvettes way better.
To Gene Culley, Patrick and the guys at GMPARTSHOUSE, as well Ray and the guys at TOPFLIGHTREPRODUCTIONS, a special good luck in your return home.
NOTE: To all those that rented the electric scooters: GET SOME LESSONS!!!!!!! My wife and I were almost run over twice by those things! Hopefully, they drive their Corvettes way better.
Last edited by vetdude; Aug 27, 2011 at 02:50 PM.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Shamong, NJ
The crowd was way down, as many people chose to stay home and protect their property from the storm, or were afraid it to get caught in it at Carlisle. Considering how few people actually seemed to be walking around, I was surprised by just how much I did sell. I didn't think it was a "T shirt" crowd. I felt that the people who did show up, chanced the weather, because they wanted to buy parts. There just weren't many of them.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Southern New Jersey, The wet part at the bottom
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
There are Corvette owners that are garage queens/trailer queens, and then there are owners that wouldn't miss Carlisle ever despite the given that their pride and joy WILL get rained on (or worse!) yet still attend year after year. The Wife and I have been doing Carlisles since before there WAS a Corvettes at Carlisle, and the itinerary was only a Spring Carlisle and a Fall Carlisle that was either the week before or after Hershey. When I was much younger I'd walk every row, and look over the stuff in every spot (in the mud/rain, up and down the hills of Hersey (for the Fall event) Thursday through Sunday). I'm older than that now, and thank God and the Millers for what Corvettes at Carlisle has evolved into (no scooters for me thank you!) 
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: West Chester PA
St. Jude Donor '09 thru '25
I had a great time, just had to compress the normal 3 days into 2. Was kinda nice to have the smaller crowds, made it easier to stop and chat with friends as one walked around and spend more time at the vendor booths.
I will say that the scooter people are getting a little out of control, they need a recording "watch the car please" to let you know they are sneaking up behind you, driving them like they do shopping carts on nursing home day at the Acme.
I will say that the scooter people are getting a little out of control, they need a recording "watch the car please" to let you know they are sneaking up behind you, driving them like they do shopping carts on nursing home day at the Acme.
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From: Atco Raceway in between Pa & Nj 13.073 @ 106 MPH
I had a great time, just had to compress the normal 3 days into 2. Was kinda nice to have the smaller crowds, made it easier to stop and chat with friends as one walked around and spend more time at the vendor booths.
I will say that the scooter people are getting a little out of control, they need a recording "watch the car please" to let you know they are sneaking up behind you, driving them like they do shopping carts on nursing home day at the Acme.
I will say that the scooter people are getting a little out of control, they need a recording "watch the car please" to let you know they are sneaking up behind you, driving them like they do shopping carts on nursing home day at the Acme.
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Columbia MD
What surprised us most about the "walking-challenged" in their scooters was the fact they semed to have absolutely no problem whatsoever walking about the vendor booths and food court. A true miracle I tell 'ya. Guess what they say about the modern Corvette demographic really is true and why the cars are now more like GT cruisers than sports cars:
Corvette - the new Buick.
Corvette - the new Buick.
Last edited by vetdude; Aug 31, 2011 at 07:42 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Mullica Hill New Jersey
While not a senior as I am in my 50's, I bet I have spent more on just wheels for my Vettes than many "juniors" have on their cars, including the purchase price and their superchargers, and lambo doors.
I know many a "frugal" senior that pays in cash for their 2nd or 3rd Vette.
So if that's "Frugal", I hope to get and remain there myself thanks!
Marty
1FUNZR1
I know many a "frugal" senior that pays in cash for their 2nd or 3rd Vette.
So if that's "Frugal", I hope to get and remain there myself thanks!
Marty
1FUNZR1
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From: In limbo
St. Jude Donor '13-'15, '17 thru '22
No one has been buying at any of the shows this year. The economy has everyone being "careful".
The crowd was way down, as many people chose to stay home and protect their property from the storm, or were afraid it to get caught in it at Carlisle. Considering how few people actually seemed to be walking around, I was surprised by just how much I did sell. I didn't think it was a "T shirt" crowd. I felt that the people who did show up, chanced the weather, because they wanted to buy parts. There just weren't many of them.
The crowd was way down, as many people chose to stay home and protect their property from the storm, or were afraid it to get caught in it at Carlisle. Considering how few people actually seemed to be walking around, I was surprised by just how much I did sell. I didn't think it was a "T shirt" crowd. I felt that the people who did show up, chanced the weather, because they wanted to buy parts. There just weren't many of them.
Funny thing about the "t-shirt" crowd comment to me is that I WANTED to buy some t-shirts, but that was the only thing I couldn't find! Sure, we saw the ones in the buildings, but they were all either show oriented or C5/C6 oriented, and I wanted C3 themed stuff.
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