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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.
Translation (for you non-Francophones):
Hello—I am not looking to sell. I just purchased this vehicle in the United States and had it shipped to France; it has now arrived. I would appreciate some information regarding the dashboard buttons, as well as advice on how to properly maintain it. However, should I ever decide to part with it, I will let you know immediately. Thank you.
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.
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.
What a beast. Look forward to seeing you and it at Carlisle.
I took Bridget to work today. She still needs a good going over and a bath.
Those coming to Carlisle from points south on Thursday May 14 should consider meeting up with fellow travelers at Maggies in Westminster for lunch.
Thinking about setting up a group trip to the kart track in lemonye
Looks like maybe a hoot. Any interest?
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.
Vicenc,! Great to hear from you again.
And what a great problem to have.
Obvs none of us on here have done a BCW front engine swap yet but it’s entertaining to think about what we could or would do if your car was ours.
My first stop on the innerweb is a search of what engine swaps work in a Chevette. Turns out the 60-degree chevy V6 (the ones for longitudinal duty in trucks and F-Bodies) allegedly go in without a hitch.
Chevette guys are all over this particular swap. Imho it makes a lot more sense than trying to shoehorn a V8 in there.
A Miata swap would also be awesome, imho. I’d try to get the whole drivetrain to work. It would have to fit, though I’d imagine you’d have to make the frame mounts for the engine.
Hell, I’d bet just about any this-century dohc four cylinder car engine could be made to fit, and wired to run, in a BCW TD body.
Maybe a 2.5 Ecotec?
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.
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