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Carlisle Performance & Style
May 12 - May 13, 2012

Adult Admission: Sat. $20 /Sun. $15/ 2-day Pass $25  
Child Admission: 8 and under - FREE
Gate Times: Sat. 9am-10pm / Sun. 9am-5pm
Gate-N-Go Deadline: April 09, 2012 (register here)

 
Carlisle Performance & Style is more than a car show; P&S is a motorsports and lifestyle festival - celebrating the hottest trends in the motorsports world. The weekend of May 12 & 13, 2012 the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds will once again be home to the hottest, loudest, fastest and most tricked-out cars, trucks and SUVs on the East Coast. You’ll find over 1,500 custom compacts tuners, modern muscle cars, VIP sedans, SUVs, mini trucks and more on the Performance and Style Showfield. Pile on stunt shows, live music, competitions and special guests to complete the true festival atmosphere – Carlisle Performance and Style – May 12 & 13, 2012.

 


COUNTDOWN TO
PERFORMANCE & STYLE 2012

SKIP THE LINES. AVOID THE HASSLE. ENJOY YOUR SHOW. SKIP THE LINES.  AVOID THE HASSLE.  ENJOY YOUR SHOW.
How to Save Time and Money: Details Below

Pre-register before April 9th to get your window sticker early and drive right in when you get to the gate!

When you pre-register, you save time AND you save money. Everyone could use a little more of both and Carlisle Events wants to help!

Beat the April 9th deadline and we will mail your window sticker to your address of record via USPS. The sticker will go out weeks in advance of the event. When you get to the show, enjoy the VIP treatment of driving straight to Gate 3. No matter how long the lines of people are at the show field registration area, you won’t need to stop there. Rather, once you drive through the main gate, you will be guided straight to the designated parking area.

Pre-registering also helps keep that wallet a little fatter. When you pre-register, you save $10. That’s more of your hard-earned money back in your wallet.

You deserve the preferential treatment. So don’t wait -- pre-register today! The April 9th, 2012 deadline will be here before you know it.

Register for the 2012 show right now to save! Call today at (717) 243-7855 or register online!

More time and money – sign me up! Click Gate-N-Go to hit the gas on a better show experience.



New Media Partner for P&S in 2012 New Media Partner for P&S in 2012
PASMAG - in Print, on the Web and With Carlisle Events

Carlisle Events and Performance & Style are happy to announce a media partnership with PASMAG (Performance Autos & Sound) for the 2012 event. As part of the agreement, expect great pre and post event coverage of Performance & Style in PASMAG, both on the web and in print. You might even see your car as part of one of their many photo spreads.

At Carlisle, PASMAG will be a featured vendor and you can find them on the Manufacturers Midway. All registered 2012 competitors will receive a FREE trial subscription to PAS and the 2012 "Best of Show" and "Car Club" winners will be featured in print. This will no doubt help you better follow the hobby you are so passionate about. Be sure to catch up with PASMAG at the event.



Kickin’ It Old Skool Presented by Tuner Evolution Kickin’ It Old Skool Presented by Tuner Evolution
Style Before Style was Cool!

Kickin’ It Old Skool is a new display for P&S in 2012. It features early '90s and older cars with a focus on JDM and performance. This is going to be a fantastic collection of nostalgia with an enjoyable trip down memory lane. The display is being assembled and presented by long time Carlisle friends Jay Martinez and Dan Champagne, producers of the Tuner Evolution show held every summer in York, Pennsylvania. This year’s show is August 25 and will again be held at the Sovereign Bank Stadium in downtown York.

Tuner Evolution



ICE HOUSE - BACK FOR 2012! ICE HOUSE - BACK FOR 2012!
See ICED-Out Vehicles in Building Z

The ICE House returns to Building Z for the 4th year in a row. This year the ICE House show is under the expert guidance of and sponsored by WC Customz. Will Fassett of WC Customz is arranging for 10 to 12 of the latest in in-car entertainment features. To submit your vehicle for consideration, you can download the application at the link below…or contact Will directly.



BEST-OF-CARLISLE & CARLISLE ELITE TOP FLIGHT AWARDS BEST-OF-CARLISLE & CARLISLE ELITE TOP FLIGHT AWARDS
Five Best-of-Carlisle Awards with Cash Prizes & Seven Carlisle Elite Awards

The new Best-of-Carlisle and Carlisle Elite judging format determines the “best-of-Carlisle” from invitational displays. Below are the award categories to be judged in 2012.

2012 Award Categories

Best-of-Carlisle:
Best-of-Show
Best Asian
Best Domestic
Best Euro
Best Team

Carlisle Elite:
2012 Debut
ICE
Paint/Body Work
Stance
Engine Bay
Why Not (Extreme or Unique)
Performance Built
Kid’s Choice

To submit your vehicle for consideration for indoor display, download the Invitational Application from the link below.



STARBOYZ ARE BACK IN 2012 WITH A SMOKE SHOW STARBOYZ ARE BACK IN 2012 WITH A SMOKE SHOW
Legendary Sport Bike Stunters Back by Popular Demand

The legendary sport bike stunt team, the StarBoyz are back again for Carlisle P&S, this time with an extra special StarBoyz Smoke Show. Check out Scott, Kevin and their adrenaline-hooked friends as they burn rubber, rev their engines and wow the crowd with stoppies, wheelies, burnouts and more.

Now, in addition to the tricks, they are going to show off and you can judge who will be "king of the burnout." The smoke show consists of several mini competitions aimed at pleasing the crowd. Check them out as they compete on a mini drift course, fastest circle burnouts, best move, combination series burnout and of course the best smoke show.

Edge of your seat excitement gets even better in 2012.

StarBoyz 


MCCANN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FRIDAY NIGHT KICK-OFF CHARITY CAR SHOW MCCANN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FRIDAY NIGHT KICK-OFF CHARITY CAR SHOW
Benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central PA

On Friday night of Performance & Style weekend, McCann School of Business and Technology will host the Carlisle Performance and Style Kick-Off and Charity Car Show to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central PA. The event will be held at the Carlisle campus of McCann School of Business and Technology located at 346 York Road in Carlisle. The event takes place from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Enck’s trophies will provide trophies for best-in-make categories as well as best paint, best engine bay, best interior and best I.C.E.

Pre-registration and further information is available on the Performance & Style Kickoff page.

All proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central PA to help them continue to provide a home-away-from-home to families of sick and injured children traveling to Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital for treatment. Keeping families together is their number one goal and we can help!

Friday night show sponsored by these fine local companies:

 



NEW FOR 2012 NEW FOR 2012
ELITE STREETZ TOP SHOP CHALLENGE AT CARLISLE

Six of the top custom automotive shops from up and down the East Coast will be battling it out at Carlisle Performance & Style 2012 for a MARKETING PACKAGE VALUED AT OVER $5,000 and the title of Elite Streetz Top Shop at Carlisle Performance and Style 2012. Each shop will show three customer or promotional-built vehicles in a special display area. A highly-qualified judging team will determine the winning group based on the vehicles in which the majority (over 60%) of the fabrication/customization was done in-house.

If you would like to have your company considered for Top Shop Challenge display, please download the application below.

All applications MUST be completed and submitted by March 1, 2012 for consideration.

Elite Streetz 


NICOfest – AUTOCROSS RACING AND DRIFTING EXHIBITIONS NICOfest – AUTOCROSS RACING AND DRIFTING EXHIBITIONS
Presented by NICOClub.com (Nissan/Infiniti Car Owners)

NICOclub.com, the largest and most comprehensive online resource for Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun enthusiasts will once again hold their annual NICOfest at Performance & Style. 2011 was the was the largest NICOfest to date with attendees from the West Coast, Florida, Chicago and EVEN AUSTRALIA!!!! Join NICO for autocross racing and drift exhibitions taking place throughout the weekend. Registrations for track activites will be up on the NICOClub.com early in 2012.

NICOClub.com 


SCIKOTICS WARD @ CARLISLE SCIKOTICS WARD @ CARLISLE
Gathering of Passionate “Scikotics”

The dedicated, fun and enthusiastic Scikotics community with members and chapters up and down the East Coast will once again take over the pavilion at Performance & Style for the Scikotics Ward @ Carlisle gathering. Last year was the first year for Scikotics Ward @ Carlisle and the display was awesome; the cars were hot and know the second year will be bigger and better! If you are a Scion owner be sure to check out the Scikotics site for an awesome community of car owners!

Scikotics 


CARLISLE DIRTY STANCING PRESENTED BY LOWLIFESTYLE CARLISLE DIRTY STANCING PRESENTED BY LOWLIFESTYLE
Dubbers, Drifters and VIPs – Fitted and on the Floor

Over the past few years the stance game has become more and more popular. The LowLifeStyle & JunkStyles crew will be transforming Building Y into a Stance Hall during P&S 2012. Be sure to swing by to check out some cars that test the limits of fitment. This year will feature some of the finest vehicles on air-ride and static suspensions, as well as some aggressive examples of flush, tucked and poked fitment.

Dirty Stancing in 2012 


BACK IN 2012 - DRIFTSYLVANIA R/C DRIFTING BACK IN 2012 - DRIFTSYLVANIA R/C DRIFTING
This is Only the Beginning!

Driftsylvania, a group of friends who share a passion for R/C Drifting will once again tear up in the Carlisle Performance & Style Pavilion with R/C drifting demonstrations and competition. Last year, the crew competed against Vaughn Gittin Jr. driving; we’ll just have to wait and see what surprises they have in store for 2012! More information on the 2012 R/C Competition Classes is coming soon.



HOT RODDERS OF TOMORROW HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM HOT RODDERS OF TOMORROW HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
Spring Carlisle to Host 2012 Northeast Competition

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow is a high school level engine build competition. Students compete for time and accuracy as they tear down an engine and rebuild it. Schools in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions are eligible to compete in the regional battle. Finals for each regional winner are held during the 2012 SEMA show in Las Vegas. This is a great program with a lot of automotive industry support.

Over 1 million dollars in scholarship money was made available in 2011, including money simply for participating. Don't miss out. Registration is NOW open and spots ARE available. Get your school registered early. Visit hotroddersoftomorrow.com for more information.

At the 2011 SEMA Finals, the University of Northwest Ohio, the School of Automotive Machinists and the Ohio Technical College teamed up to offer nearly $1,000,000 in scholarship money, with $10,000 going to each student on the first place team.

Finals Financial Breakdown
1ST Place - $10,000 per student
2ND Place - $9,000 per student
3RD Place - $8,000 per student
4TH Place - $7,000 per student
5TH Place - $6,000 per student
6TH – 10th Place - $5,000 per student



SHOP ON THE MANUFACTURERS MIDWAY SHOP ON THE MANUFACTURERS MIDWAY
Find the Top New Part Manufacturers and More

The Manufacturers Midway at P&S is at the center of the action and is the place to find new parts and accessories from the top new parts dealers. Many vendors choose Carlisle as the place to debut new products and project cars; be sure to visit the Midway and to see what’s new in 2011!



TURN YOUR PARTS AND RELATED MERCHANDISE INTO CASH TURN YOUR PARTS AND RELATED MERCHANDISE INTO CASH
Become a Vendor and Sell Your Automotive Merchandise

The P&S Swap Meet is the perfect opportunity to sell the parts and accessories that have been collecting dust in your garage. The swap meet is also the place for the parts you need to finish a job. Parts, memorabilia, collectibles and literature –you’ll find it all in the P&S Swap Meet.

For more information or to purchase space, please contact us at 717-243-7855 or email info@carlisleevents.com.



    CARLISLE CLUB CHALLENGE CARLISLE CLUB CHALLENGE
    2011 Results

    In addition to the competition among the cars on the Performance and Style Showfield, there is a battle between clubs to see who has the most cars registered. As a bonus, we offer the use of a 20’ X 20’ tent to clubs who register 25 vehicles or more.

    These tents are a great place to take a break and they make a great club headquarters for the weekend. Larger clubs may be eligible for a bigger tent. Contact us for details. Contact us for details.

    2011 Club Participation Winners
    1st–NICO
    2nd–ihatestickers.com
    3rd–CNYSubaru.com



    iWHEELiE.COM iWHEELiE.COM
    Experience the Wheelie Machine Simulator with iWHEELiE.COM!

    What is it? A Wheelie Machine Simulator is an apparatus/activity where you can experience riding a wheelie, which you control, on a real motorcycle in a safe environment. Get On It with iWHEELiE.COM at Carlisle Performance & Style!

    This unique ride will be available Saturday only. A fee to ride applies.





    AutoTrader Classics
    Black Magic Appearance Products
    Eagle Productions Photography
    Gumout Performance Products
    Heacock Classic
    IHATESTICKERS.COM
    ITW Global Brands
    Meguiar's Inc.
    PASMAG.COM
    RockAuto.com
    Tuner Evolution

    All of these companies will be displaying their products & services on the Manufacturers Midway at the show.


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