The All-GM Nationals is fun for the entire family and we have not forgotten the kids. In the Kids at Carlisle Activity Center Area, we have crafts for kids and parents to enjoy together. There is also a contest for kids to design a poster around our mascots, Max and Mandy the Mechanic. Max and Mandy will visit the kid’s area periodically throughout the event. Another contest is for “Carlisle Cuties” – babies and toddlers up to age 3 – to dress to impress in their GM or Carlisle themed apparel. Cuties will meet at the Grandstand on Sunday at 12:30; all participants will receive a toy and the cutie with the best outfit will win a $100 US Savings Bond. We also have lots of play activities that we think will “wow” the young ones. Come and check it out!

• Kids at Carlisle

With nearly 1,500 vending spaces at the All-GM Nationals, the swap meet is the place for the parts you need to finish the job that’s been sitting in your garage for years or to find your next GM project car. Parts, memorabilia, collectibles and literature – if it’s from the General’s army you’ll likely find it in the All-GM Nationals Swap Meet. For more information or to purchase space, please contact us at 717-243-7855 or email info@carlisleevents.com

Over 150 GM cars and trucks will be available for sale in the All-GM Nationals Car Corral. The best part about the car corral is that you can meet with the seller, drive the vehicle, negotiate your own price and see and touch the car in person. Services including notary, financing, insurance, temporary tags are available right in the car corral. For more information or to purchase a car corral space, please contact us at (717) 243-7855 or email info@carlisleevents.com

The Carlisle All-GM Nationals is open to ALL Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac, GMC, Oldsmobile, Saturn & HUMMER vehicles! Register for the 2010 All-GM Nationals NPD Showfield now and save! Registration includes weekend admission for two people. Multi-vehicle discounts are available. Save $5 by registering for the event by June 4th, 2010. Call us at (717) 243-7855 or register online today!

• Register Online

No Carlisle event would be complete without the burnout contest. “Carlisle King (or Queen) of the Hill” bragging rights are up for grabs once again at the Carlisle All-GM Nationals. Pre-registration is required at Guest Services. A show sticker (i.e. registered for vending or showfield), driver’s license and proof of insurance are required. Participants are limited to 10 vehicles and 3 minutes each.

In addition to the competition among the cars on the All-GM Nationals NPD 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 those 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.

2009 Club Participation Winners:
1st – Capital City GTO
2nd – Mid Atlantic Fiero Owners
3rd – Greater Northeast Impala SS Club

With the 40th anniversary of the Monte Carlo and 50th of the Corvair, we plan to celebrate in a big way at the All-GM Nationals. The only problem is that we need your help! If you own a Monte Carlo or Corvair and want to be a part of the celebration, let us know how best to put the spotlight on these awesome cars and their owners. Please contact Rick at rickm@carlisleevents.comto be a part of the celebration.

• Pre-Register and Save!

Tom Henry Racing will once again be located on the Camaro Showfield with their “Tom Henry Racing Camaro". This customized, performance-enhanced version of the new, fifth-generation of Chevrolet's iconic sports coupe will be sold exclusively by Tom Henry Racing, the high-performance subsidiary of Bakerstown, Pennsylvania dealer, Tom Henry Chevrolet. These unique Camaros build on the reputation established by THR when it sold the unique "Tom Henry SS" Camaro during 2001 and 2002.

• Tom Henry Racing

Ladies, stop by the All-GM Nationals Women’s Oasis tent and visit our amazing vendors selling items from jewelry and accessories to handmade crafts and beauty products. Plus we have massages, seminars, and special services offered by the vendors. See the schedule in the event magazine or stop by the tent, located beside Building R.

Whether you’re running a big block “rat”, a super charged hairdryer or a Pontiac HO, all engines and spectators are welcome to join in the Friday night drag racing. Racing takes place at the 1/8 mile, NHRA sanctioned track of nearby Quarter Aces Drag-O-Way.

• Quarter Aces Drag-O-Way
• Quarter Aces Drag-O-Way Directions

Don’t miss your chance to win a great example of Chevy history – a 1979 Monte Carlo - on Sunday of the All-GM Nationals. This Monte is running a small block Chevy with tons of engine and interior upgrades. Be at the stage on Saturday with the “Giveaway Car” ticket provided to you upon entry of the event to be eligible to win a car! No purchase is necessary but you must be present to win.

We’re teaming up with Gardner Competition Engines and Chevy Enthusiast Magazine for another great engine giveaway. This year we will present a 383-cubic-inch Chevrolet Small Block V8 to one lucky winner. The build of this pump gas street motor is expected to produce between 450 to 500 horsepower. Two installments of the build will be featured in the June and July issues of Chevy Enthusiast.

Before the term “super car” was used in reference to six figure, mid-engine, Euro cars it applied to high-performance domestic muscle cars from the peak days of drag racing. We will honor those super cars once again in Building G (by Gate 1). The Legendary Super Car Showroom presented by the Super Car Workshop and sponsored by the Yenko Sports Car Club is an awesome display of GM models that were taken to the next level by select dealerships, including Berger, Yenko, Dana, Harrell, Gibb, Motion and Nickey. For a sneak peak at some of the very rare, very valuable and very fast cars that will be on display click on the link below.

• yenko.net

While you’re here at the All-GM Nationals, tune up your automotive knowledge with free seminars including information for both the seasoned veteran and rookie do-it-yourselfers. Previous topics have included performance, restoration and maintenance. Seminars are conducted by some of the biggest names in the business. Be sure to check back here on the event site leading up to the show and in the event directory for a complete listing of topics and presenters.

Bruce Larson is a name synonymous with drag racing all across America. Bruce is known as Mr. USA-1, for his long-standing association with Chevy and the Camaro. In 1965, Bruce was introduced to the first all-fiberglass Funny Car, the USA-1 Chevrolet, and as they say: the rest was history. We are pleased to welcome back Bruce Larson and the USA-1 Camaro. Bruce will meet with fans, sign autographs and share his knowledge and experience during Drag Racing 101.

David Snyder will help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Corvair and the 40th anniversary of the Monte Carlo with an awesome display of his automotive art featuring products produced by GM. David will be displaying his portfolio of automotive art work in “T” building. Stop by and meet Dave – you can witness first hand as Dave demonstrates his artistic ability as he works on a new painting. Dave will also be available to personalize his new book “The Automotive Art of David Snyder”.

• David Snyder Car Art Online

The American Camaro Association is once again hosting their 12th Camaro Nationals, here at the All-GM Nationals. 49 judged classes in 10 Levels, from non-judged to ACA Concours will once again be offered. Over 700 Camaros showed in 2009 and with the release of the new Camaro, we expect to meet our 1,000 F-Body goal this year. Goody bags for early registrants, hundreds of door prizes and a Camaro memorabilia auction will all be part of the celebration. Scott Settlemire, John Fitzpatrick and Cheryl Pilcher (members of the Camaro team and the ACA) will once again be special guests of the Camaro Nationals at Carlisle and our quest for 1,000 GM F-Bodies.

• The American Camaro Association

The Pontiac Pavilion presented by Pontiac Enthusiast Magazine is back at the All-GM Nationals. The Pavilion is a great place for Pontiac enthusiasts to get up close and personal with the cover and feature cars and to meet special guests from the Pontiac world. The Pontiac GTO is always well represented by two different clubs, the Capitol City GTOs and the Susquehanna Valley GTO Tigers. They brought LOTS of GTOs in 2009; thanks guys and gals! Be sure to register early for the 2010 event. Pre-registration is now open. Register for the All-GM Nationals, June 25-27, 2010. Save some bucks and be a part of the elite.

Many new stars were discovered by the editors from Pontiac Enthusiast Magazine. Check out their website and the pages of their magazine to catch up on all the latest Carlisle feature cars.

• Pontiac Enthusiast Magazine
• Pontiac Registry

Contestants for Miss Carlisle All-GM Nationals compete for cash prizes on Saturday evening at the Grandstand. Ladies can register at the Guest Services Information Trailer by the stage Friday and Saturday prior to the event.

PLEASE NOTE: We have implemented new rules and created a new format for Miss Carlisle. See the registration form for details.

Building T houses a special Invitational Display of GM vehicles of significance. We strive to put together a display that represents every area of the GM hobby. Stock or modified, new or old, it’s welcome. To have your Corvair, Monte Carlo or other GM model considered for the indoor invitational display, please complete and submit the 2010 Invitational Form.

• Download the 2010 Invitational Form

Whether it’s for bragging rights, showing your ride to the GM faithful, or a photo for your display, the Carlisle Events Award Parade is a must do for winners and spectators alike. Professional photography is available at the parade ceremony and available on-site for purchase. Awards are presented Sunday at 1:00 PM during the Awards Parade in front of the stage.

If you cannot attend the parade, your award can be picked up Sunday between 9:00-11:00 AM. Carlisle Events will no longer provide shipping of awards at no cost. After the show you may pick up your award during regular business hours at the fairgrounds or we will ship awards for $10 each. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope you will join us on Sunday in celebrating the vehicles that are honored as winners.

In 2009, we implemented a new judging process at the All-GM Nationals. Experienced and qualified judges who are “car people” judged the NPD Showfield classes, including Camaros, though they have their own established classes and judging process. The new judging format includes the “Best-Of” category award. Winning this coveted honor includes membership in the Carlisle Winners Circle, formed especially for these very special vehicles and their owners. The award is a jacket bearing the exclusive logo you see in the accompanying picture. Only winners of these special awards become members of the “Winner’s Circle” and are eligible to receive these jackets. (However, in the interest of preserving family relations, winners are permitted to purchase additional jackets for family members.) We congratulate the inaugural members of this new and very exclusive club and look forward to adding more members to the Winners Circle this year!