Event Preview – Carlisle Import and Performance Nationals

There is a really great event happening on the weekend of May 20-22, the Carlisle Import and Performance Nationals. Previously held as the Import and Kit Car nationals, this year the folks at Carlisle Events are combining the Import with Performance for a much larger show.

Organizers estimate that there will be over 2000 cars at this event, we have no doubt they will be close.

We love the Import shows at Carlisle. Every year there is a massive Audi Club tent with the equally huge Audi car corral. It is truly amazing how many Audis show up at Carlisle, from ancient DKWs right up to the newest models, and everything in between. There are always some really interesting cars to look at, and plenty of camaraderie from other owners.

Aside from the Audi related happenings, this show is a car lover’s paradise. Nearly every make and model is represented in some way, shape or form. There is a large swap meet area, places for accessories from a variety of sources, food, music, things for kids to do, and more.

Here are the Audi related events that you will be sure to want to hit!

Audi Owner Dinner at Market Cross Pub & Brewery

When: May 20, 6PM

Where: Market Cross Pub & Brewery, 113 North Hanover St., Carlisle, PA

Repeat attendees will tell you that there’s a core group of hardcore Audi enthusiasts who plan the on-field show presence, cookout and more. This group also plans an annual dinner at the Market Cross Pub & Brewery in downtown Carlisle. Set early in the weekend on Friday night, the gathering is a great way to decompress from the drive in or simply catch up with old friends or meet new ones.

If you’re planning to attend, make sure to drop an email to TheAudiClub@gmail.com in order to make sure they have enough space for all attending.

ACNA Mid-Atlantic Caravan to Carlisle

When: May 21, 6:15AM-6:30AM Meet, 6:30AM-8:00AM Caravan

Where: King of Prussia Mall, Maggiano’s Restaurant Parking Lot, 205 Mall Blvd, King of Prussia, PA

Should you be coming to Carlisle on Saturday from the Philadelphia area or points east, you can join the ACNA Mid-Atlantic Chapter for a caravan of Audi owners. The group will assemble between 6:15-6:30 AM in the Maggiano’s restaurant parking lot at the King of Prussia Mall and then travel first to the Audi Owner Breakfast at Audi Mechanicsburg, then on to the show after that.

To join Audi Club North America Mid-Atlantic Chapter at this event, please RSVP via e-mail to Saul Rivkin at: saul.rivkin@gmail.com no later than Thursday, May 19, 2016.

Audi Owner Breakfast & Parts/Accessories/Clothing Charity Sale at Audi Mechanicsburg

When: May 21, 8AM-10AM

Where: Audi Mechanicsburg, 356 Woods Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA

Each year, local dealership Audi Mechanicsburg hosts a catered breakfast free of charge on Saturday morning (8-10AM) for Audi owners coming to Carlisle. In addition to checking out the latest models Audi has to offer and filling up on breakfast ahead of the event, the show also includes a sale of Audi items fundraiser for the dealer’s charity of choice Safe Harbour.

Now in its second year, the charity sale will again feature a mix of Audi parts, accessories and Audi collection items donated by Audi of America’s after sales team and delivered to the dealership by the Audi Club North America. Items will include several sets of wheels in mainly B8 sizing, sample Audi collection jackets and shirts, roof accessory rack bars and attachments, floor mats, marketing posters and more. Pricing will be whatever you think the item is worth with 100% of the money collected going to Safe Harbour. Wheels will be the sole pricing exception, with pre-determined unpublished minimum prices and will only be sold full sets.

Audi enthusiasts need not attend the show itself to participate in the Audi owner breakfast All Audi owners are welcome to attend and take part

Carlisle Weekend Event Schedule for Audi Enthusiasts

Friday, May 20

7AM-7PM                             Gates Open, Fairgrounds

8AM-10AM                          Autocross, Autocross Track, Fairgrounds

9AM-5PM                             Passport Checkpoints Open, Show Field, Fairgrounds

10AM-12PM                        Drifting Competition, Autocross Track, Fairgrounds

11AM-4PM                          Carlisle Elite Selections Chosen, Show Field, Fairgrounds

12PM-2PM                           Autocross, Autocross Track, Fairgrounds

2PM-4PM                             Drifting Competition, Autocross Track, Fairgrounds

3PM                                       Seminar: Rust Repair, Seminar Tent, Fairgrounds

4PM-5:30PM                       Autocross, Autocross Track, Fairgrounds

5:30PM-7PM                       Drifting Competition, Autocross Track, Fairgrounds

6PM                                       Audi Owner Dinner, Market Cross Pub, Carlisle, PA

Saturday, May 21

6:15AM-6:30AM                                ACNA Mid-Atlantic Caravan Meet, Maggiano’s, King of Prussia, PA

7AM-7PM                             Gates Open, Fairgrounds

8AM-10AM                          Audi Owner Breakfast, Audi Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg, PA

8AM-10AM                          Audi Charity Sale, Audi Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg, PA

8AM-10AM                          Autocross, Autocross Track, Fairgrounds

9AM-5PM                             Passport Checkpoints Open, Show Field, Fairgrounds

10AM-12PM                        Drifting Competition, Autocross Track, Fairgrounds

10AM-5PM                          Drive-Thru Judging, Judging Tents, Fairgrounds

10AM-5PM                          Kids’ Activity Center Open, Building R, Fairgrounds

11AM                                    Seminar: How to Get Your Car on Track, Seminar Tent, Fairgrounds

12:30PM                               Seminar: Concours Prep, Seminar Tent, Fairgrounds

12:30PM-2PM                     Autocross, Autocross Track, Fairgrounds

2PM                                       Seminar: Wiring Diagnostics, Seminar Tent, Fairgrounds

2PM-4PM                             Drifting Competition, Autocross Track, Fairgrounds

3PM                                       Low Car Limbo, Grandstand, Fairgrounds

3:30PM                                 Seminar: Speed Tuning, Seminar Tent, Fairgrounds

4PM                                       Ms. Carlisle Competition, Main Stage, Fairgrounds

4PM                                       Drive-Thru Judging Last Call

4PM-5PM                             Autocross, Autocross Track, Fairgrounds

5PM                                       Scenic Cruise (self-guided, pick up map at Guest Services or Gate 3)

5PM                                       Rolling Exhaust Contest, Gate 6, Fairgrounds

5PM-7PM                             Drifting Competition, Autocross Track, Fairgrounds

7PM                                       Burnout Contest, Grandstand, Fairgrounds

7PM-8PM                             Autocross, Autocross Track, Fairgrounds

8PM                                       Drive-In Movie: Love the Beast, SAAB Area in Swedish Field

Sunday, May 22

7AM-3PM                             Gates Open, Fairgrounds

8AM-11AM                          Autocross, Autocross Track, Fairgrounds

9AM                                       Worship Service (non denominational), Grandstand, Fairgrounds

9AM                                       Winners List Posted & Awards Pickup, Guest Services Building, Fairgrounds

9AM-12PM                          Passport Checkpoints Open, Showfield, Fairgrounds

11AM-2PM                          Drifting Competition, Autocross Track, Fairgrounds

2PM-3PM                             Autocross, Autocross Track, Fairgrounds

We’d encourage anyone within the driving distance to come to the show. You won’t be disappointed!

Click here for the event website and ticket information.

Check out these posts from our previous year’s coverage.