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Hey everybody!
Carlisle is set for May 15 next year, and this will be the last time I do the honors. I’ve set aside a block of rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott for us, and I’ll post the web link to that as soon as I get it. You can call the hotel and book under Speedster Owners Group in the meantime at 717-475-2044. The room rate is $129 this year for the king, $139 for two queens.
We will be coordinating once again with Andy Burger (AKA @PrickleyPete) of the awesome dune buggy group and he and I will be adding (hopefully) fun things to this thread and this outing in the coming months.
Meanwhile Mr. Cory Drake has taken the liberty to start designing a commemorative T-shirt for the event. This is his first draft and I think it’s swell. Chime in if you agree.
I believe, based on recent attendance, we’re going to have to press upon him the need to depict more MGs and dune buggies and fewer Speedsters and Spyders on this design. But we’ll see what develops.
Currently there is a Black Friday deal for show field registration, 15% off, just bought.
https://store.carlisleevents.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=23
Thanks, Al. Just signed up myself. See you and Rose there. Merry Christmas.
Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"<h1>The Carlisle Events Holiday Sale!</h1>
Our 2025 Holiday Sale is LIVE NOW through January 5! This is your chance to save BIG on your Showfield Registration, Spectator Admission, and Event Passes for the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals (May 15-16, 2026). There’s no reason to pay full price to attend one of the largest shows of its type on the east coast. You can also save on Season Passes to use throughout the car show season! And gift cards always make a great gift. Buy for yourself or a loved one. Christmas is just 13 days away; so hurry and take advantage of this great savings offer today. The sale ends January 5! We can’t wait to see you in May of 2026 in Carlisle!Mr. Erickson! I just registered for Carlisle with my wife Sharon and looking forward to the event. I’m not sure what hotel I’ll be staying at yet, but I’ll let you know later. I assume we are still with the Speester group!
see you then. Gregg
We usually stay as a group at the Courtyard Marriott in Mechanicsburg. They have given us a break on room rates and allowed use of their conference room for us to hang out. Pricing has not been finalized for this year yet. Looking forward to it.
Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"Excellent, Greg. As Bill mentioned, here’s the hotel info.
I’ve set aside a block of rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott for us, you can book at this link or call the hotel and book under Speedster Owners Group in the meantime at 717-475-2044. The room rate is $129 this year for the king, $139 for two queens.
Beautiful. The link works. No issues. Come on Springtime!
Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"Ed, when we arrive in Carlisle, unfortunately we won’t be staying at the Marriott because of their pet policy. We will be staying at the La Quinta nearby in Mechanicsburg. Please keep us informed of any extra activities that weekend. I certainly hope for a good turnout for the club! See you soon and hoping for good weather! Gregg. greggstrain@icloud.com
Will Do, Gregg.
And everyone else: Do not call the number I posted at the top of this thread. I made a mistake, that’s Mary’s personal cell phone. If you need to call the Courtyard Marriott, use their desk number: 717-766-9006
You can make a reservation using this link.
Thinking about setting up a group trip to the kart track in lemonye
Looks like maybe a hoot. Any interest?
Those coming to Carlisle from points south on Thursday May 14 should consider meeting up with fellow travelers at Maggies in Westminster for lunch.
Rose and I will be leaving Thursday from Burtonsville, MD so it looks pretty much on way to Carlisle from there, so we would be interested.
Al Greig
Credentials for Carlisle arrived today. Number 111. Looking forward to seeing you all there.
Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"Received mine too!
Sad, there is no reserved show field space for the Speedster Owners Group. Guess the numbers have dropped too far.
Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica RoadsterIf you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)
Paul, check the map. We’re way down in the corner where they do the judging.
Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"Got it. Thanks Bill.
Neither group is on the alpha list, so I didn’t search the map.
Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica RoadsterIf you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)
A clutch of us are heading up Thursday (5/14) afternoon and I believe the count right now is Kelly, me, Paul, Glen and Al and Rose Grieg lunching at Maggie’s in Westminster noonish. @Jeni Drake and Cory are TBD.
@East Coast Bruce says he’s coming with a new guy (or couple?) So they’re invited to Maggie’s too if Thursday’s their trip. From other directions, Paul Mossberg says he’s coming, Bill Ascheman is coming and David Kumpf is camping with the Buggy People.
Thursday dinner at the Pizza Grill unless folks want something else.
So Friday by 9 AM we’ll deploy to the show field so as to get in line with the dune buggies for the cruise to the Carsonville Hotel, about an hour on back roads, for lunch. We’ll head back after lunch and those in the mood can come with me and line up at the K1 track for a little kart-racing action (not sure if they still have axe-throwing).
Showfield activities on Saturday include a parade lap and Toys for Tots dropoff. Bring a new unwrapped toy for that if you wanna.
I have an optional lunch cruise in my pocket for Saturday for those who want to book out of the show field. Blue Buffalo Tavern.
Saturday dinner is the dog party. These people can cook.
Just a thought Ed: My definition of a weatherman – “What other job pays so much to be wrong so often?” Fiction and fact from Gregg’s Almanac. But the forecast looks good and we’re planning on going – safe travels everyone, see you Friday….
Carlisle 2026 rough itinerary
Thursday lunch at Maggie’s in Westminster (310 E Green St, Westminster, MD) at noon.
4:30 pm Arrive at Courtyard by Marriott Camp Hill.
6 pm dinner at Pizza Grill, 3817 Gettysburg Rd.
Friday
up at 8 am, get to the show field by 9, find the Dune Buggies for a cruise to lunch. Driver’s Meeting at 9:30 on fairgrounds.
10 am cruise steps off for Carsonville Hotel (3176 Powell’s Valley Road, Halifax, PA) about an hour on back roads, for lunch.
We’ll head back after lunch and those in the mood can come with me and line up at the (1001 BOSLER AVENUE, LEMOYNE, PA) for a little kart-racing action.
6 pm Back at the Courtyard by Marriott. Dinner Friday is restaurant scramble.
Saturday 8 am Breakfast at the hotel or Sunlight Diner.
10 am Show field.
Showfield activities on Saturday include a parade lap (1:30 pm) and Toys for Tots dropoff. Bring a new unwrapped toy for that if you wanna.
I have an optional lunch cruise in my pocket for Saturday for those who want to book out of the show field. Blue Buffalo Tavern (57 N Second Street , Newport, PA).
Saturday dinner is a hot dog party on the show field. The Buggy folks grill up a storm. It starts around 6-ish & goes late. Hang out and have a brew.
Well, I think that went OK, considering the weather. It was great to see Paul at the event again. And special thanks to Gregg & Sharon Strain and Al & Rose Greig for rolling in from heroic distances.
FYI, next year the plan is to integrate more tightly with the buggy group. Andy Burger (aka Prickly Pete) and I will approach the Carlisle management in the fall with a proposal. Basically, the idea is to get as many people as possible to sign up for the even under one “club name” because they comp the big groups their tents and furniture. It cost $265 to rent the tent two years ago, which was the last time I did so under Speedster Owners.
The Buggy guys had to pay as well this year. If we combinate we got a shot at getting one free.
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