Thank you for coming out to the Carlisle Ford Nationals 2025! We had a great time and are already counting down the days until next year (June 5-7, 2026). As a thank you for making Ford Nationals the best Ford Show, we are offering a 20% discount off 2026 NPD Showfield Registration. From now until Monday, June 16th, you can save 20% off the 2026 Ford Nationals NPD Showfield Registration... p.s. that is the biggest offer we offer! If you haven't already completed our survey, please click the button below to leave your feedback!

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Join us at the world’s largest all-Ford event, showcasing an incredible lineup of Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Euro Ford vehicles across the expansive 3,200+ vehicle National Parts Depot Showfield. Experience a full range of Ford cars, trucks, and performance products, with everything from on-site installations to exclusive displays. Browse the world’s biggest Ford Automotive Flea Market, packed with cars, parts, tools, memorabilia, collectibles, and more. Plus, explore the newest products and innovations in the Manufacturers Midway.

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The Shelby GT350 has become the name of legend in the automotive world from the original GT350’s of the mid-to-late 1960’s to the modern iterations from Ford and Shelby.  Built on the premise of performance, racers from Ken Miles to Hailie Deegan have competed using the GT350 throughout its storied history. Join us in June as we celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the GT350 with numerous activities planned, including a GT350 Special Display, a few special guests, expanded Showfield classes, and other activities celebrating the storied history of this marque.

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The 2005 Ford GT, what an iconic vehicle that celebrated so much for Ford Motor Company at it’s debut. These vehicles are still to this day and have cemented their place in Ford’s history. Now 20 years later it is time to celebrate these icons of performance with an event within our event that is not one to miss. This year we will not only have one Ford GT display but two GT Displays! One will be located in Building T which will feature a mix of race cars, rare builds, icons, and more. A second display will be located in a giant tent to the north of Building T showcasing these awesome vehicles! Inside the giant tent will also be a great stage with presenters, guests, and seminars encapsulating the GT’s storied heritage. Hear from the people behind the scenes and ask the questions you’ve always wondered about. 

Additionally, we will have a special Ford GT parade lap around the grounds and on the autocross course. We will also have special GT themed discussions during the annual Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation dinner on Friday Night at the nearby Carlisle Expo Center. This will be a GT event for the ages, you are not going to want to miss this!

Can’t make it all weekend with your GT? Register your GT for a Showfield spot in the highlighted GT area near the displays (Showfield Class # 915).
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Introduced in 1955 the Ford Thunderbird has become a timeless icon in Ford’s storied vehicle history. This year at the Carlisle Ford Nationals in June we will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of this icon! Join us for a special tent display, numerous activities, club gatherings and more!  

This year we will be joined by the International Thunderbird Club, the Vintage Thunderbird Club International, North American Turbocoupe Organization and Super Coupe Club of America for their regional meets as well as numerous all-inclusive Ford clubs. Both the ITC and VTCI have gathering events planned on their respective websites and social media pages. We expect a great gathering of T-Birds for this gathering. The tent display will also be located nearby in the Showfield with a representation of each Thunderbird generation in the tent. We will also have a Thunderbird parade on Friday at the event.

More activities are set to be announced as we get closer to the event. We encourage you to follow this webpage and our social media accounts for the latest news!

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Taking place during this year’s Ford Nationals will be a celebration centered around Ford’s compact that debuted in 2000 here for the North American market, the MK1 Ford Focus. This compact from Ford had numerous special editions, corporate show builds, and specialty builders back in its heyday. This year there will be an outdoor display near the Ford Focus classes showcasing some preserved examples of the special editions and specialty builds from back in the day. From Street Editions to Kona packages, Sony Editions to Mach editions, SVTs to S2s, Saleen Hatches to Roush Hatches and all the editions and builders in between. This will be a throwback display for the ages.

There will also be a memorabilia display in a tent in the center of the display with parts, apparel, media event goodies, and more all on display. In addition, there will be a number of activities planned as well so please stay tuned for updates.

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The Saleen Club of America and Saleen have come together to host a display of Saleen N2Os and S121s as part of the North American MK1 Ford Focus 25th Anniversary at our event. This display will be a limited tent display for Saleen Focus owners and will feature 10 of them on display from their limited production years of 2004 and 2005. This focus on the Saleen Focus comes as many don't even know Saleen produced them. Saleen produced the N2O (named aptly for the Nitrous "Equipped" version) from 2004 to 2005 and the S121 version in 2005 only. A child of the "Fast and Furious" period of the early 2000's, the Saleen Focus models boasted an over-the-top body kit, upgraded suspension, TSW Revo wheels, Momo racing seats (2004 only), and even a Nitrous system in the N2O version, although it was not hooked up from the factory. These are rare "period-correct" cars from the tuner craze. 

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Mercury in the mid-1980’s was known for it’s dominance with the Capri in SCCA Trans Am Racing. Mercury took the manufacturers title in 1984 after winning 12 of the 18 races.  Because of this dominance, Mercury was awarded the sponsorship of the 1985 Detroit Trans Am race known a the Motorcity 100. Mercury took advantage of the racing success of the Capri and chose the Capri RS as the pace car for the race. It was to be stylized like the Roush Protofab SCCA Capris of 1984, receiving similar graphics and paint schemes.  Originally 100 replicas were scheduled to be built for the Mercury Motorcity 100 as dealer driveaway vehicle. However that number was cut down to 54 by the time of the driveaway program at the Motorcity 100.

This year at the Ford Nationals we are working with the group at MotorsportCapri.com to bring together a group of these super rare fox-bodies. Located in Building T will be the Mercury Motorsport Capri Reunion with potentially the largest gathering ever put together since the 1985 Mercury Motorcity 100. Additionally we will have some activities and guests surrounding this reunion.

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Rolling into the Ford Nationals in 2025 is the Galaxie Nationals, a huge national gathering of Ford Galaxie owners put together by the Galaxie Club of America. This event rotates around the country every year and this coming June it rotates into Carlisle, PA. Their event will not only have a large gathering of Galaxies, with over 100 in attendance but will have many activities including seminars, club events, and a parade on Friday at the show to celebrate. National director of the Galaxie Club of America, Mark Reynolds, will be in attendance and will be a celebrity judge too! Maybe your Galaxie could be picked by Mark? More details will be forthcoming from the Galaxie Club of America as we get closer to the event to stay tuned to our page and the link below to the Galaxie Club of America. 

Have a Galaxie and want to be part of the fun? Register today using the link below and make sure you select the Galaxie Club of America to be a part of what they have planned.

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RTR Vehicles and Team RTR are BACK in 2025 for the Carlisle Ford Nationals with a fresh face to the event! Formula Drift Pro Driver Ben Hobson is bringing out his 2025 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-D for a little bit of fun on the track! You may have seen Ben tearing up the course at Formula Drift Streets of Long Beach recently with all that his RTR Mustang provides. We are excited to have Ben join us for the first time here at the Ford Nationals, and not only will you see him in action, but you can meet him too! Ben will be at the RTR Vehicles Display on the Midway on Friday and Saturday for an autograph session each day. Ben in his RTR Mustang will also kick off the Burnout Contest sponsored by RTR Vehicles, which will be an event not to miss!

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Formula Drift PROSPEC driver Adam Heishman will be joining us at this year’s Carlisle Ford Nationals on Friday and Saturday. Adam, a native of local Newville, PA, is an up-and-coming PROSPEC driver with his New Edge Mustang. Drifting has become a huge part of Adam’s life. As someone who has been affected by mental health, Adam uses drifting not only as a personal outlet but also to help others. That’s why his team, Wall Hugs Motorsports, proudly runs the mental health and suicide lifeline phone number, 988, as his car number.

Adam will be slaying on the track on Friday at noon and Saturday at 3 p.m. If you miss him on the track, you can find him on the Midway under his team name of Wall Hugs Motorsports.

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Imagine the thrill of over 800 horsepower & 190+ mph top speed. Now imagine you are in a track-ready, street-legal Ford Mustang dubbed the GTD! This Mustang is in a league of its own and is smashing records left and right! The Mustang GTD just set a new Nürburgring record at 6:52:072, the first American-made production car to break the seven-minute barrier around the Nordschleife. This June, our friends at Ford Motor Company are bringing not only one, but TWO Ford Mustang GTDs for you to check out in person at the event! These GTDs will be located in the Ford Motor Company Footprint on the Midway and will be joined by Todd Valentine (Ford Mustang GTD Program Manager) and Carl Widmann (Ford Performance Chief Engineer). This is your chance to ask your questions and see what went into these awesome machines!

This man is no stranger to Carlisle and the Carlisle Ford Nationals so we are excited to welcome back Carl Widmann, Ford Performance’s Chief Engineer! Carl has been coming to Carlisle since the days when he was the Ford Mustang Chief Engineer on the S550 Program. This year, Carl will be joining us on Friday and Saturday in Ford Motor Company’s footprint to answer all your questions on the latest Ford Performance vehicles.  Carl will also be a part of TWO special walk-arounds at the stage on Friday and Saturday around 3PM. He will be in attendance with Todd Valentine (Ford Mustang GTD Program Manager) to show off the all-new Ford Mustang GTD. We are excited to see Carl and the team at Ford back and we hope you will join us in welcoming them back to Carlisle!

You, the Ford Mustang fans, make the Mustang what it is: a global icon for performance and excitement. Imagine living that excitement every day as the man behind the global icon of the Ford Mustang. That is what Joe Bellino, Ford Mustang Brand Manager, does every single day. This June, you, the enthusiast, will have a chance to see his view of marketing one of the most iconic marques in automotive history. You will be able to find Joe hanging out in the Ford Motor Company display on the midway during the event. We are excited to see Joe back in Carlisle this June, and we hope to see you welcome him and the entire Ford team back to the great Ford family reunion

We are super excited to welcome for the first time, Todd Valentine, the Ford Mustang GTD Program Manager to this year’s Carlisle Ford Nationals! Todd is the man behind the space age Ford Mustang GTD, the first American car to conquer the Nurburgring in less than 7-minutes. Todd will be joining us on Friday and Saturday in Ford Motor Company’s footprint to answer all your questions on the Ford Mustang GTD where you can find at least two GTDs on display. Todd will be part of TWO special walk-arounds at the stage on Friday and Saturday around 3PM. He will be in attendance with Carl Widmann (Ford Performance Chief Engineer) to show off the all-new Ford Mustang GTD. We hope you help us welcome Todd and the entire Ford team to Carlisle in June! 

Being at Carlisle is an important deal for any Ford enthusiast, and this guy has not missed one yet! Our good friend, John Clor, Ford Performance's Enthusiast Communications & Outreach Manager, has even missed his kids' (yes, that is plural) high school graduations to be in attendance here each June! We are super excited to have John joining us once again this June with two awesome opportunities for you to interact with him. First, if you are part of a club, John will be hosting a Ford Performance Club Mixer hosted by the Ford Performance Club Connect program on Friday. This is your opportunity to find out more about how Ford can help your club and get connected with the Ford Motor Company. This is a great opportunity, and we are excited to see it back here in Carlisle. The second opportunity is on Saturday morning during the LIVE Mustang Owners Podcast Recording and Town Hall. John will be giving out some unique prizes to some of the BEST questions during the recording/town hall, so come prepared with some awesome Mustang questions! Location and time will soon be announced, so stay tuned to this website and our social media accounts for more information.

Have you ever wanted to learn more about Ford's supercar, the Ford GT, from the men behind the machines? Our good friend "GT Joey" Limongelli has helped us put together a great group of discussions for the Carlisle Ford Nationals weekend this June. These well-known names in many Ford circles include:

John Coletti - Former Director of SVT and Ford GT
Camilo Pardo - 2005 Ford GT Designer and SVT Studio Chief Designer
Chris Theodore - Former Ford VP of North American Product Development
Kip Ewing - Ford Engineer and Designer on the 2005 and 2017 Ford GT programs
Rich Brooks - The GT Garage LLC
Lee Holman - President and Owner of Holman Moody
Steve Saleen - Saleen

These experts will be chatting at different times throughout the Ford Nationals weekend in the Ford GT 20th Anniversary Tent north of Building T. They will be sharing their involvement in the Ford GT program and their own individual insights about where the cars were, where they are now, and what the future holds for the Ford GT. A schedule with all of their appearances will be forthcoming. We are super excited to have all of these guests join us this June, and we know this will be an event that you cannot miss!

2005 Ford GT Designer Camilo Pardo comes to Carlisle this June to help celebrate 20 years of the Ford GT. Camilo is credited as the man behind the 2002 Ford GT concept car. As Chief Designer of the Ford GT and the SVT Studio at the time, Camilo's team worked on the 2005 and 2006 production Ford GT. The GT became an instant success and has remained a design icon ever since.

At this year's show, Camilo will be appearing in Building T and the adjacent Ford GT Tent as part of the Ford GT 20th Anniversary celebration. Camilo will be showcasing his art as well as joining "GT Joey" Limongelli for a roundtable discussion during the event weekend.

Ford GT Anniversary               Roundtable Discussion             Camilo Pardo's Website                   

The godfather of the Shelby GT350, Mr. Chuck Cantwell will be joining us on Friday and Saturday of this year’s event.  Chuck is the man behind the original GT350 from Shelby American as we celebrate 60 years of the famed car!  Chuck was also a key employee of Carroll Shelby in the 1960’s and had his hand in many Shelby products.  Chuck will be with us for a few events throughout the weekend involving Shelby American.

Friday:
11AM – Autograph Session with Gary Patterson of Shelby American at the Shelby American Display on the Midway

2:30PM – Walk-Around comparison of the All-New Shelby GT350 and the original GT350 at the Stage

Saturday
11:30AM - Walk-Around comparison of the All-New Shelby GT350 and the original GT350 at the Stage

2:30PM - Autograph Session with Gary Patterson of Shelby American at the Shelby American Display on the Midway

Former Director of SVT and Ford GT, John Coletti, comes to Carlisle on Saturday, June 7th, to help celebrate 20 years of the Ford GT. As the Director of both SVT and Ford GT at the time, John was responsible for spearheading many of the products you have come to love today, including not only the Ford GT but also the Cobra R, SVT Contour, Second Generation SVT Lightning, SVT Focus, SVT Cobra Terminator, and the 2004 Ford GT "Petunia" project.

At this year's show, John will be appearing in the Ford GT Tent as part of the Ford GT 20th Anniversary celebration. John will also be joining "GT Joey" Limongelli for a roundtable discussion during the event weekend.

Ford GT Anniversary         Roundtable Discussion          More about John Coletti

Dubbed the "Father of the Ford GT" and the "Engineer's Engineer," Chris Theodore comes to Carlisle on Saturday, June 7th. Chris will be here to help celebrate 20 years of the Ford GT. Chris worked on many Ford products, including the 2005 S197 Mustang, but is most remembered for the Ford GT, which he says he conceived while on a plane with other Ford executives.

At this year's show, Chris will be appearing in the Ford GT Tent as part of the Ford GT 20th Anniversary celebration. Chris will also be joining "GT Joey" Limongelli for a roundtable discussion during the event weekend. 

Ford GT Anniversary             Roundtable Discussion          More about Chris Theodore

Known as "The GT Whisperer," Rich Brooks and his company, The GT Garage LLC, have been working with Ford GTs since the beginning. They have done everything that can be done with the 2005-2006 Ford GT, from maintenance and modifications to repairs and restorations. Rich is a wealth of information on these cars, and we can't wait until June when he joins us once again.

At this year's show, Rich will be appearing in the Ford GT Tent as part of the Ford GT 20th Anniversary celebration. Rich will also be joining "GT Joey" Limongelli for a roundtable discussion during the event weekend. Rich will bring an early test mule Ford GT that he acquired from Ford, which showcases how Ford developed the GT using other Ford products.

Ford GT Anniversary           Roundtable Discussion             More About GT Garage LLC

No stranger to the Carlisle Ford Nationals, Steve Saleen will be joining us this June. Steve will have his namesake company, Saleen, set up on the Manufacturers Midway and will be hosting autograph sessions throughout the event weekend.

Steve will also be joining our friend "GT Joey" Limongelli on Friday afternoon in the Ford GT 20th Anniversary Tent. Joey and Steve will discuss the little-known story of how Saleen played a key role in bringing the 2005-2006 Ford GT to life. This is going to be a discussion not to be missed at the event.

Ford GT Anniversary              Roundtable Discussion            More about Saleen

“REVan” Evan Smith might be a name you recognize if you remember the Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords magazine, as he’s the former editor. Evan will be coming out to Carlisle this year to showcase all that is the Carlisle Ford Nationals and that might include YOU! Evan will be looking for the coolest cars, cars with cool stories, awesome people, and the sights and sounds of the event. This will all culminate in a number of videos for the REVan Evan YouTube Channel for Carlisle Ford Nationals Series of videos.

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Lee, the son of the late John Holman, who founded Holman Moody with Ralph Moody, comes to Carlisle this June! Lee is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the Ford GT40 programs of the 1960s and will be joining the Ford GT 20th Anniversary celebration this June.

Lee will be set up near Building T's East Side with his latest offerings from Holman Moody and will be joining a roundtable discussion with "GT Joey" Limongelli during the event weekend. Lee will take us back to the 1960s during this discussion and talk about the pivotal role Holman Moody played in the GT40 programs.

Ford GT Anniversary           Roundtable Discussion           More About Holman & Moody

Curt Hill comes to us as part of this year’s Ford GT 20th Anniversary happening in and near Building T. Curt spent 30 Years with Ford Motor Company and 12 Years with Roush as a Powertrain Engineering Supervisor. Curt led the Powertrain Engineering Team on the 2005 Ford GT and the SVT 2.5L High Output DOHC V-6 for the Contour SVT. During his time at Ford he was the Powertrain Engineering Supervisor for Special Vehicle Engineering and received the Henry Ford Technology Award. The 2005 Ford GT and many of the SVT products we enjoy today may not have been what they are today without Curt’s knowledge and expertise. Curt will join GT Joey Limongelli for discussion on his SVT and Ford GT involvement during the Carlisle Ford Nationals event weekend.

We are super excited to welcome back Ford Motor Company and Ford Performance to this year’s Carlisle Ford Nationals! Ford is such a great supporter of the event and they love connecting with you the enthusiast! Ford will have 2 absolutely HUGE displays at the event. The first will be the Ford Motor Company. From America. For America. Display which will host all the great Ford vehicle offerings currently on the market at your local Ford store.  The second display will be the Ford Motor Company and Ford Performance display on the midway where you will find all the latest Ford Performance vehicles including the new Ford Mustang GTD, the Ford Merchandise Trailer, the Ford Performance Racing Parts display, the Ford ASSET Team Display, Partners in Performance Gateway Mustang and Cruise for a Cause, and much more!  Additionally, don’t forget to sign up for giveaways at both locations for some great Ford swag items!

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The latest and greatest in Ford enthusiast vehicles come to Carlisle this June! Ford including Ford Performance and Ford Performance Racing Parts, Shelby American, RTR Vehicles, Saleen, Fathouse Performance, and Duncan Brothers Customs all are bringing their latest vehicles for you to see at this year’s event! This is your chance to not only see these vehicles up close, but also talk to the people behind these awesome machines. Get up close and personal with the vehicles instead of just looking at them on the internet! See and hear what makes their offering unique and why you should be the next owner of one of their vehicles. Check out our schedule below for the latest list of Walk-Arounds happening at the stage area during the event.

Friday, June 6^th:

11:00 am: A New Ford Motor Company Offering
Noon:  The New Saleen Yellow Label by Saleen Automotive
12:30 pm: A New Vehicle from Fathouse Performance
2:00 pm: A New Vehicle Unveiling from Shelby American
2:30 pm: The All-New Shelby GT350 from Shelby American
3:00 pm: The New Ford Mustang GTD from Ford Performance

Saturday, June 7^th

9:30 am: The New FP700S by Ford Performance Racing Parts
10:00 am: The New Saleen Yellow Label by Saleen Automotive
10:30 am: A New RTR Vehicles Product
11:00 am: A New Ford Motor Company Offering
11:30 am: The All-New Shelby GT350 from Shelby American
1:30 pm: A New Vehicle from Fathouse Performance
2:00 pm: The All-New Shelby Super Snake from Shelby American
2:30 pm: The Frankensnake Mustang from Duncan Brothers Customs
3:00 pm: The New Mustang GTD from Ford Performance

This ’65 Shelby GT350R from M2 Machines is done up like none Shelby before because it’s fresh out of the barn! This is the ninth die-cast in the Carlisle Ford Nationals series and is a must have if you have the prior seven pieces. The Shelby has a fresh out of the barn “barn-find” dirty look that isn’t like every other perfect Shelby out there to celebrate our 60th Anniversary of the Shelby GT350. The Shelby “meatball” number 95 pays homage to the first year of the Ford Nationals (1995) along with other hidden easter eggs making this diecast one to collect. The die-cast will feature unique packaging with a matching Carlisle Ford Nationals blister card which you can’t find elsewhere.

Carlisle Events has worked with the die-cast gurus at M2 Machines to have these available for purchase at the Carlisle Ford Nationals. There will be no pre-orders or holds and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis at the show. Quantities are limited to just 1,000 pieces and we expect them to sell out! The price is $20 and must be purchased in the Carlisle Store in Building T at Carlisle Ford Nationals. FYI – Quantities are limited to six (6) die-cast per person. 

Ford Performance Club Connect is expanding its outreach efforts with its registered clubs this year! They will offer more communication and opportunities for involvement in Ford activities. Join John Clor of Ford Performance for a full review of how they’ve updated the program. He will also be speaking on the "Ford Performance Brand Day Initiative", which includes the New Ford Owner Experience Information, making this a "can’t miss" gathering for club leaders and officers. We will have snacks and drinks for all leaders and officers in attendance at this mixer. 

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Shelby American will be unveiling a new vehicle offering at the stage on Friday afternoon at the Carlisle Ford Nationals. Join Shelby American President Gary Patterson and our friends at Team Shelby as they pull the cover off this new offering. Afterward, join Shelby American at the Carlisle Grandstand for a public showing of the all-new Shelby GT350.

LIVE at this year’s Carlisle Ford Nationals will be an awesome recording of the Mustang Owners Podcast coupled with one killer Town Hall / Q&A. Hosts John Clor and Mike Rey will be hosting a live recording session for the #1 rated Mustang Owners Podcast on Saturday Morning of this year’s event. Attendees can have their “Ask Us Anything” Mustang questions answered with the chance of appearing in the upcoming Mustang Owner’s Podcast Youtube video. John and Mike will have the answers with lots of insider information and cool stories, coupled with some FREE giveaways, a FREE Mustang Poster, and FREE prizes for the best questions. You are not going to want to miss this event!  Details and time to come soon so stay tuned!

Our good friend Jerry Heasley returns to the Carlisle GM Nationals this June, and he's looking for your help! He wants you to bring your best barn find stories, and you never know, maybe your story will end up on his YouTube channel or in his next book! Jerry will be here conducting two seminars in the Hospitality Tent, one on Friday at 12PM and one on Saturday at 10AM, where barn find stories will be shared. Even if you don't have a story, this is going to be one cool seminar to attend, as you never know what car and its story might come out of the woodwork!

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Our good friend Charlie Morris is back for the Carlisle Ford Nationals this June with an all new book! His new book title Mercury Drag Racing, a Golden Era of Performance Cougars, Comets, and Cyclones and more is the first book devoted to the drag racing efforts of the Lincoln-Mercury Division of Ford Motor Company. It includes a comprehensive history of how the program came about and the men who put the brand in the winner’s circle. Charlie will be covering some of this during seminars on Friday and Saturday during the event in Building R. When he’s not conducting a seminar, Charlie can be found in the Galaxie Nationals Display Tent in the North Field.

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When you think of 2008 Bullitt Mustangs, you typically think of the dark highland green (or as some call it Steve McQueen Green) color scheme matching the original from the movie. Of course, we all know there is the black option as well but did you know that there was a Torch Red Bullitt? Built at AAI as a 2007 GT manual coupe, this was the first prototype build used to verify the car performs as designed / engineered. The car came with an early version of AIS, a beta version of the exhaust, an early grill, some early chassis hardware, and a Bullitt faux gas cap w/ camo cover. The interior remained stock GT premium originally with tan leather seats with GT500 seats and steering wheel added later. There are no production “Bullitt” parts on the car, as they were all prototype tooled at the time. Later in life the prototype became part of the 2010 GT Track Pack development with Ford’s vehicle dynamics team and spent several winters in Arizona as a winter development car.  

Today, our friends at Hoondog Performance Group took delivery of the car through an agreement with Ford Motor Company. Current plans for the vehicle include featuring it at Hoondog events to assist in raising funds for their charities.

At this year’s Ford Nationals, you will be able to see the famous “RED” Bullitt as part of the Annual Ford Nationals Select Display in Building Y. Featured as one of the twelve to fourteen vehicles, this Ford prototype is sure to raise some questions. That said we encourage you to check it out in Building Y during the event weekend and speak with the caretakers at Hoondog Performance Group about it. We thank the team at Hoondog Performance Group for bringing it out for display.

The Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation is hosting a special dinner Friday of the Carlisle Ford Nationals. This is the third year for the dinner at the Ford Nationals, and it will sell out quickly like in years past. This year we will be featuring the Shelby GT350 and Ford GT as discussion topics. You do not have to be a GT350 or Ford GT owner or member of any club to participate, as the dinner is open to all. Meet special themed guests, hear the stories encompassing the history of the GT350 and Ford GT, indulge in great food and drinks, participate in raffles, and enjoy a live charity auction. All proceeds from this great event directly benefit the CMAF, and the event takes place at the neighboring Carlisle Expo Center.

While there are many great dining options in the region, there aren't many places other than the Carlisle Expo Center that can accommodate groups the size of our passionate club enthusiasts. Why not consider making this your club's Friday night dinner destination? Keep your Friday going by joining the fun with like-minded enthusiasts and special guests. Don't wait though, this dinner has a limited number of attendees and is sure to sell out! Register for the dinner using the link below to book your spot at the table! You may also call 717-243-7855 to book over the phone.

Tickets are NOW available and are $75 per person (price increases to $85 per person after April 16th). The dinner will begin at 6 PM on Friday, June 6; doors open at 5 PM. Tickets include a full-course meal, dessert, and host bar. Tickets will also include a limited special gift for each participant to commemorate the evening.

Schedule of Events:
5 PM: Doors Open
6 PM: Dinner
7 PM - 9 PM: Ford GT and Shelby GT350 Discussions & Charity Auction

Buy Tickets for the Dinner                                 Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation

The Downtown Carlisle Association presents the annual and always popular Ford Parade, Park and Party on Saturday, June 7 at 7PM. Automotive enthusiasts, specifically those interested in the FOMOCO brands, will line the streets of downtown Carlisle to see a wide array of cars showcased during the Carlisle Ford Nationals. The parade field is limited to only 400 Ford, Lincoln and/or Mercury vehicles and is $30 to participate.  

The parade will once again be led by a select group of Ford officials showing off some of their hot new products! In addition to the parade, spectators will enjoy specialty vehicles, a wide variety of food and fanfare.

You must be registered for the Carlisle Ford Nationals to be eligible for the parade. Don't miss out on this great Saturday night attraction. All vehicles must be staged at the Carlisle Expo Center prior to 6:30PM for departure.

Day of Show/Onsite Registration at Guest Services:
• Thursday: 10 AM to 4 PM
• Friday: 8 AM to 4 PM
• Saturday: 8 AM to 4 PM (based on availability)
• Fee includes t-shirt, goody bag & special parade dash plaque (while supplies last)

Register for the Parade        View the Parade Route Map

With the planned implementation of a two-year road construction project which includes the installation of at least one roundabout, changes to the Carlisle Ford Nationals parade route are required. These changes are beyond the control of Carlisle Events and the DCA. The new route was carefully evaluated and crafted in a combined effort by the DCA, Carlisle Events, and local authorities. View the Parade Route Map Here. This route, while different from the standard path into downtown, gives even more of the Carlisle community a chance to see your wheels in motion AND gives those along High St. and North Hanover St. a chance to enjoy the festivities from a whole new angle.

The Carlisle Ford Nationals spotlights all-things Ford and for 2025, the event welcomes another crushing piece of automotive history; the all-Ford powered Virginia Giant monster ride truck.

Prepare yourself for the ride of a lifetime via this car-crushing, heart-pounding monster!  Climb aboard the Virginia Giant ride truck for a white-knuckle ride that will have you on the edge of your seat as you crush cars near the autocross track at Carlisle Fairgrounds.  Based off a '92-'96 F-Series Ford body, the Virginia Giant adds to the Ford Nationals excitement and is suitable for guests of all ages. Rides take place Friday and Saturday from 9AM until 5PM and Sunday, 9AM until 12PM.

Please note, a nominal fee applies per person per ride AND no actual Fords will be crushed in the execution of this activity.

If you’re coming to the Carlisle Ford Nationals to look at the classic and collector cars on the NPD Showfield, don’t forget, not far from those rides are an amazing mix of automotive flea market (a.k.a. swap meet) and midway vendors.  

Mix in the Oasis, offering some non-automotive items and a food court laced with some of the tastiest fare available and you get one of the largest vending footprints of its type anywhere.

Learn more about our event vendors and their location(s) today by downloading the Carlisle Events App or once available online (or in person), check out the vending pages and map of our event guide. Online, the guide and map are posted about one week prior to the event. At the event, it’s available at Guest Services or any main point of entry.

Check out the Event Guide/Vendors       Tips for Navigating the Swap Meet

Download the Carlisle Events App

The Ford Nationals Automotive Flea Market is a great place to sell the parts, accessories, automotive memorabilia and literature that have been collecting dust in your garage. Put your parts in front of thousands of Ford enthusiasts and buyers. If you are a vendor or would like to become a vendor, be sure to take advantage of the following offers:

- Book vending & car corral space(s) prior to 45 days of the event at a discounted rate.
- FREE Product Listings in the Event Guide & the Carlisle Events App.
- Early bird renewal discount of 10% when you renew your space(s) at the event up until Friday after the show. 

If you have any questions or need helping booking your space(s), give us a call at 717-243-7855. 

Buy Your Vending Spaces Online   More about Vending at Carlisle

A wide variety of Ford cars and trucks are annually available for sale in the Ford Nationals Car Corral. You can shop, compare and make the deal directly with the owner. Notary Service will be available. If you need anything else for the purchase of a vehicle, our staff in Guest Services can provide a contact list. If you are a car corral vendor or would like to become one, be sure to take advantage of the following offers:

- Book vending & car corral space(s) prior to 45 days of the event at a discounted rate.
- Early bird renewal discount of 10% when you renew your space(s) at the event up until Friday after the show. 

Please Note: All vehicles in the corral must be for sale, in running condition and cannot be displayed on trailers. Spaces are approximately 10’ frontage x 20’ depth per outside space for the entire event. 

If you have any questions or need helping booking your space(s), give us a call at 717-243-7855. 

Reserve your Car Corral Space  More about Vending at Carlisle

CJ Pony Parts presents Pony Trails, an annual signature event for enthusiasts attending the Carlisle Ford Nationals. Every year on the Friday of Ford Nationals, CJ Pony Parts hosts a car meet followed by a cruise from their headquarters in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle. Before 8 AM, most of CJ's front lot is full of Mustangs and other Fords from across the country. For many of the regular attendees, it's a great opportunity to see old friends from the Mustang community and make new ones.

Pony Trails this year will take place on June 6th starting at 7 AM and embarking on the cruise to Carlisle at 9 AM. Come meet the CJ Pony Parts team and celebrate your favorite Ford vehicles and get some free coffee, donuts, and swag!
Learn More About Pony Trails

Annually, the Carlisle Ford Nationals host a display dubbed the Ford Nationals Select. Launched in 2015, this display is positioned within Building Y and features 12-14 cars that are unique to the history of the Ford Brand. Each car will be numbered and receive a commemorative banner to mark their inclusion in the display. In addition, banners will hang from the rafters akin to what sports teams do, logging the history of the Ford Nationals Select.

In addition to the competition among the cars on the Ford Nationals NPD Showfield, there is a battle between clubs to see who has the most cars registered. Clubs that place 1st - 5th will receive a Hemmings Club Challenge banner and recognition on the Winner's List!

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.
 
Apply to be an Officially Recognized Club     Learn More about the Club Program 

The Coolest Club award is based on the premise of your club tent being THE PLACE to be. Plan your theme and your decorations well for the show because there are a host of clubs vying for the honor.

At the Ford Nationals, the Coolest Club Hangout is sponsored by the Ford Performance Group and the winner is chosen by John Clor.

Apply to be an Officially Recognized Club     Learn More about the Club Program

Living by the phrase “Available to All, Not for Everyone”, the team at RTR Vehicles has produced some special cars for very special people. RTR knows not everyone is meant to be an RTR owner, but when you are, you're part of a unique & passionate group unlike any other. That said, RTR vehicles are cut from a different cloth and from here on out will be showcased as such on our NPD Showfield! TWO NEW classes have been added for RTR Vehicle owners. Class 190 is for all RTR Mustangs and Class 195 is for all RTR Vehicles (Non-Mustang). Now is the time to show off the raw emotion that is your RTR vehicle. Register today and stand out from the rest of the crowd.

Register for the NPD Showfield                     Visit RTR Online

With the popularity of many Ford products from the likes of Roush, Saleen and Shelby it only makes sense that other companies would get in on the action as well! The likes of Hurst, Pettys Garage, Tuscany, Hennessey and more are specialty builders set on providing you, the enthusiast, an awesome vehicle. So why not show them off at the Ford Nationals? Class 140 is home to those specialty built enthusiast vehicles. We are excited to see this class continues to grow!

Have a Hurst, Pettys Garage, Tuscany, Hennessey, or other specialty builder produced Ford vehicle? Register it for the Showfield in Class 140! 

Register for the NPD Showfield

We believe that one of the most honorable awards you can get at the Carlisle Ford Nationals is a Celebrity Choice Award. But do you really know what a Celebrity Choice award means? The deemed "celebrities" are notable people in our hobby, such as special guest, engineers who were the visionaries on the cars you love, to club leaders who make it their mission to bring people to the event each year. Getting a Celebrity Choice award is a true honor because that celebrity is picking one car out of the whole Showfield that means something to them. It's not the traditional judging, as there is no point scoring, but a personal reason behind why someone likes your car. 

Celebrity Choice selections takes place on Saturday of the show. Celebrities will walk the grounds to find that one car that gets their pick. You will know you are a winner right away, because there will be a special sticker on your car, as well as a document that notifies you that you won. Your autographed award will be available for pickup on Sunday!

Register for the NPD Showfield

Coker Tire will be awarding the "Best Wide Whitewall" award to an exceptional car featuring one of Coker's wide whitewall brands at the show. These brands include Firestone Bias, BFG Silvertown Radials, BFG Bias, Coker Classic Radial and Bias, American Classic, and USRoyal. They will select 25 or more winners from various events throughout 2025, sharing the results on their social media platforms. Additionally, in December 2025, Coker will choose a Grand Prize winner to display at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California from January 30^th through February 1^st, 2026! Could your car be the lucky winner?

Visit Coker Tire Online

Car owners have the chance to showcase just what their car sounds like in a standalone environment during the Exhaust Contest! On Saturday of Ford Nationals all eyes will be on you and your car. Don't miss this cool competition as cars will start in a line on the track and roar as they accelerate. This will also be judged but take note, the best overall sound will take home the prize, not necessarily the loudest.

The contest consists of one round, hosting 20 cars. The Exhaust Contest is FREE but you MUST be registered on the NPD Showfield to be eligible to participate! Sign up in Guest Services starting on Friday at 7AM. This is a first-come, first-served basis and we do expect the round to be filled so please sign-up early! 

Refer to the Event Guide for the official time & location (published two weeks prior to the event).

View the Past Winner's List    View the Event Guide

On Saturday of Carlisle Ford Nationals, visit the track to get your fix for tire burning excitement during the Rolling Burnout and Donut Contest presented by RTR Vehicles!

This contest will feature multiple ways to get your burnout going! Participants can chose from the following:

1. Do a rolling burnout down the track!
2. Do a donut on the fresh donut pad!
3. Do a wicked rolling burnout into a donut onto the pad! 

The contest is limited to 10 contestants and sign-ups will begin Friday at Guest Services. You must be a registered participant at the show and provide your driver’s license & insurance card when signing up. 

Refer to the Event Guide for the official time (published two weeks prior to the event). 

View the Past Winner's List      View the Event Guide     

There is a NEW day and time for the Autocross Real Street Shootout in 2024! The contest will be taking place SUNDAY at 9AM. It will begin with check-in followed by a driver's meeting and tech inspection. This FREE activity is being supported by Gateway Classic Mustang. It's fast, it's furious and it's fun! 

If you think you and your car have what it takes to compete in the shootout, signup for the contest at Guest Services starting on Friday. This activity is a first come, first serve basis, so be sure to sign-up when you get here! The top three finishers will receive a trophy and will each get a cash payout! If you want to have some fun on the track, this is your chance…and it’s FREE!!

Participants must have a registered (and street legal) car on the Ford Nationals NPD Showfield, be 18 years of age or older and have a valid license and insurance. Refer to the Event Guide for the official time (published two weeks prior to the event). Participants are REQUIRED to bring their own helmets for safety. You will be unable to participate if you don't have one. 

Approved helmets are REQUIRED. Helmets must have one of the following SNELL FOUNDATION certifications: “SA2020, SA2015, SA2010* & SAH2010*; or M2020, M2015, M2010*; or EA2016. Helmets must have the original Snell certification labels affixed. A SNELL foundation rating of “K” (karting) is NOT allowed at this event. A helmet with DOT approval is NOT sufficient without also having one of the SNELL certifications listed above. *NOTE: Helmets with Snell “SA2010”, SAH2010”, or “M2010” certification must have an original manufacture date sticker affixed with a manufacture date less than ten (10) years old.

*Due to safety concerns, stock height SUVS and trucks may be excluded from the contest.

View the Past Winner's List    View the Event Guide

VMP Performance has been in the Ford performance market for over 20 years. VMP was started by Justin Starkey in 1999 when he bought his first Mustang. VMP Performance has grown to include many different parts and accessories. VMP's main focus is EFI tuning, both mail-order tuning and dyno-tuning. VMP uses the most up to date SCT, HP Tuners and COBB software / hardware and the highest quality equipment on their mobile dyno to provide you with the best possible tune. VMP has nearly $100,000 invested in our dyno-tuning operation, between dyno equipment, computers, and software. VMP has mail order tuned over 1000 vehicles and dynotuned over 1000 vehicles on our Mobile Dyno-Jet 224x Mobile Dyno. Justin Starkey, VMP's tuner and owner, worked at SCT for nearly a year as part of the technical support staff. He still enjoys a close relationship with SCT. Justin's extensive knowledge base and industry contacts, coupled with many thousands of hours of research and development on our dyno allows us to give you the best possible mail order and dyno tunes. VMP specializes in custom tuning for the Ford family of vehicles. They custom tune all OBD2 Ford vehicles. Get your Ford tuned at this year’s Carlisle Ford Nationals.



Visit VMP Performance online today!

Did you find your name on this year's winners list? If so, you are invited to participate in the Awards Presentation in front of the stage on Sunday. The first step is to go to Guest Services starting at 9AM on Sunday to pick up your award. Those that win and wish to participate in the Awards Presentation will parade their car in front of the Grandstand to be announced and to get photos.

Professional photography is available at the Awards Presentation and pictures are available for purchase under the Grandstand. Please refer to the Event Guide for the official time (published two weeks prior to the event).

If you cannot attend the presentation, your award can be picked up Sunday between 9AM-12PM at Guest Services. After the show you may pick up your award during regular business hours at the fairgrounds, request to have your award shipped for a fee, or pick it up at any Carlisle Events Show up until one year after the event. 

View the Event Guide   Ship your Award   View the Winners List

When you bring your kids to this year's Ford Nationals, there will be different things they can participate in at the show! Check them out below: 

Kid's Goody Bag- Available for pickup at Guest Services for kids 12 and under! Parents will receive a goody bag coupon for each kid when they pick up their Showfield Goody Bag or when coming in with a spectator admission ticket. Some goodies within the bag are a coloring book, free cup with a coupon for a free drink at the food court and much more! Limit one per child, child must be present. 

RC Car Giveaway & Kids Cash Grab- Kids 12 and under can sign-up to potentially win an RC Car! When signing up for the giveaway, they are also eligible to be chosen for the Kid's Cash Grab. The Giveaway sign-up is located in Guest Services. Winners of the RC Car & kids selected for the Cash Grab will be contacted via phone!

Kids Bingo- Kids 12 and under can participate in Kid's Bingo and potentially win some cool prizes! Check out the event guide for the time and location.

Kids Choice Award- Kids can cast a vote for their favorite car within Building T and the owner of the car will get an award!

Ride a Real Monster Truck- Climb aboard the Virginia Giant ride truck for a ride that will have you on the edge of your seat as you crush cars near the autocross track. The Virginia Giant is suitable for guests of all ages, and makes a great activity for the whole family! Fees apply. 

We hope to see your whole family at the show!

More Kids at Carlisle Information

Thanks to our apparel and merchandise partner, Green Mountain Monogram, you can pre-order a 2025 Carlisle Ford Nationals T-Shirt well in advance of the show! Visit The Carlisle Registration Store online to pre-order your t-shirt today and pick it up at the Carlisle Ford Nationals! Pre-ordered shirts will NOT be shipped, so you must pick them up at the show! The T-Shirt will also be available during the event at the Carlisle Store in Building T, but the only way to ensure your size is through pre-ordering!

Pre-Order a T-Shirt

Carlisle Events hasn’t forgotten that sometimes it’s nice to take a break from automotive shopping. Join our amazing vendors and artisans selling items such as handmade crafts, jewelry and accessories, kitchen must-haves, unique clothing, treats to temp you, scents to relax you, beauty products and so much more! Done shopping? The tent is also home to some incredibly, and often tasty, seminars and special services offered by the vendors. Refer to the Event Guide for the official location (published two weeks prior to the event).

View the Event Guide     

We are happy to introduce CarShowGear.com—your go-to spot for year-round Carlisle Events merchandise! Brought to you by our exclusive Merchandise Partner, Green Mountain Monogram. Dive into a collection of premium gear celebrating all things Carlisle Events! From comfy apparel to past event t-shirts to must-have collectibles, it's the perfect way to stay connected to Carlisle Events all year.

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The Carlisle PA Fairgrounds is a large footprint that can be a challenge at times, even for the most experienced attendee. 82 acres, 16+ miles of paved roadway, vendors and cars everywhere…it’s easy to understand how you may start wondering to yourself “where did I see that part or car I want to buy?” “How do I get my purchase from its space to my truck?” “How am I going to do this?” 

Never fear, because we’ve compiled a helpful list of ways that enhance your on-site experience at Carlisle! Thanks for joining us and enjoy your time at the show!

1. BRING CASH - The more the better. It’s hard to negotiate a deal without being able to pay.
2. WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES - It’s a lot of walking.
3. SUN BLOCK/DRINK LIQUIDS - You’ll be in the sun all day. It’s important to protect yourself and stay hydrated, especially if your weekend outdoors is your first prolonged exposure to the sun for the year.
4. REMEMBER THE SPACE - Take a picture of the space location or write it down. Every space at Carlisle has a disk to designate the space. Look down and you’ll see the space marker. Write down the letter and number. Don’t try to remember the space or the surrounding area. You’ll spend the rest of the day looking for it.
5. COME EARLY - Rare parts and great deals typically happen for the first person to find them. Set up day(s) and the first day of the event are for the serious shoppers.
6. ACT FAST - If you see a great deal, grab it. If you plan to come back later, it will probably be gone.
7. NEGOTIATE - It’s a flea market so don’t be afraid to make a REASONABLE offer.
8. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED - Chances are good that you will find something you weren’t planning to find, so keep your eyes open.
9. LOOK EVERYWHERE - Even if you are looking for parts for your brand of vehicle, don’t walk past the vendor selling parts for other models or generations just because you assume there’s no way the vendor has what you want. Give their space a look too. They might not only have it, it may be cheap since it’s not what they typically sell.
10. USE THE CARLISLE EVENTS APP - Use the FREE Carlisle Events app to easily find your way back to a vendor (if you know the row and space). You can also use it to check activity schedules, register for other events, connect with fellow enthusiasts via social media, browse a digital copy of the event guide and more.
11. STAY LATE – There are always deals at Carlisle, but sometimes the best ones happen early on day 1 of a show, or late on its final day. Vendors are typically more willing to negotiate when they are packing up – especially large items.
12. BRING A SHOPPING LIST - Our memories aren’t as good as we think. Write it down. You can even make a list on your phone. Take pictures of what you need.
13. BRING A BAG, CART, ETC. - Parts will get heavy so have a way to carry your purchases. Ask the seller if you can leave heavy parts until later.
14. HAVE IT HAULED - Carlisle Events offers FREE* parts hauling. Keep that in mind if you’re looking at an engine, transmission, truck bed, etc.
15. FREE TAXI SERVICE – Need to get from point A to point B but don’t feel like walking it? Carlisle Events offers a FREE* taxi service. Dial 717-960-6429 to secure a ride. 
16. ASK! - If someone has parts for a vehicle but not the ones you need, ask if the seller has it. It might still be in his truck or at home. Even if he doesn’t, he might know someone who does.
17. KNOW THE VALUE - Do some homework on the parts you’re looking for so you know if the price is a good deal.
18. AVOID THE CROWDS - When you arrive, go to an out-of-the-way area to start rather than following the herd.
19. WALK IT ALL - Don’t miss any rows. The Carlisle Fairgrounds isn’t a perfect grid so make sure you hit every row and space.
20. ADVERTISE - Wear a hat, shirt or signboard that spotlights what you’re looking for.  It just might create a conversation, especially if what you’re searching for is obscure and/or rare. 

*While parts hauling and taxi service are free, donations are graciously accepted.  Donated money goes directly to the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation. 

Have you ever walked the grounds at Carlisle, lost beyond belief and wondering where your favorite show cars are, or how to find that vendor you’re looking for? Carlisle Events has figured out a way to solve your navigational challenges via the Carlisle Events app. Available for free download on the App Store and Google Play, the app is your on the go tool kit for all things Carlisle Events! Find vendors, check out the event schedule, interact on social media, buy tickets, get directions and review the event guide! Know before you go and with this app, you’ll never be lost at your car show of choice again! 

Carlisle Events App (Apple Devices)  Carlisle Events App (Android Devices)

Get ready for a seamless event experience by purchasing your tickets online! Buying tickets online means saving both time and money, so you can focus on enjoying the event.

With just a few clicks, your tickets will be sent straight to your phone, making entry a breeze. Skip the ticket lines—our gate staff will scan your mobile ticket, and you’ll be on your way to an unforgettable day.

Choose from a variety of ticket options to fit your plans:

• Single-Day Spectator Tickets
• Event Passes
• Spectator Ticket & General Parking Packages
• Season Passes for All Carlisle Events

Don’t wait—secure your tickets today at CarlisleTickets.com and enjoy the convenience and savings of planning ahead!

Buy Tickets, Event Passes or a Season Pass  

Please Note: The option to purchase your tickets at the event is still available to you, but you will be paying full price. 

Thanks to Scootaround, the exclusive scooter and wheelchair rental service for Carlisle Events, you can rent mobility scooters & wheelchairs for the event. Scootaround allows you to reserve your scooter in advance online or by calling 1-888-441-7575. The only way to guarantee scooter availability is to reserve online prior to the event! 

Please Note: Online reservations close the Friday before the event week. 

Rent a Scooter

A $5 off discount will be applied for active, reserve or retired military members who purchase a single day spectator admission ticket in person at the Fairgrounds. The $5 off savings is offered for service members who show a valid military ID when purchasing and is for only the ID holder and their single day admission. This discount is available for in person purchase only to any Carlisle Events hosted show during the current season.

We truly thank those that are currently serving and for those that have served for us!

Read the Spectator Rules

Ford Nationals welcomes our sponsors and partners, where the industries best companies share their passion for automobiles with enthusiasts. Learn more about our sponsors and how they can help you!

National Transport Services - Offering specialized car shipping services that can handle anything from exotic cars, large pickups, and even recreational vehicles – giving you more options for having your car delivered safely and on time.

Coker Tire - Coker Tire is known around the world for manufacturing wide whitewall tires for classic cars.

CJ Pony Parts - With over 40 years in the aftermarket business, CJ Pony Parts has the parts, knowledge, and expertise you need to restore or modify your ride.

JEGS - JEGS is a trusted high-performance auto parts retailer that serves millions of automotive enthusiasts providing quality parts through both their iconic catalog and comprehensive digital shopping experience to help customers enhance their vehicles' performance.

Visit all our Sponsors and Partners

In the final months of 2024 and through the first four months of 2025, the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation made available $9,000 in scholarship monies to support the next generation of students who share Chip’s love for all things automotive. This amazing opportunity was open to any high school, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student pursuing a career in the automotive field.  Today, we're excited to announcer our winners!  

Chip Miller co-founded Carlisle Events in 1974 and throughout his personal and professional life, was a die-hard automotive enthusiast. Sadly, we lost Chip in 2004 to a rare disease known as Amyloidosis. To honor his memory, his namesake foundation, the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation (CMAF), is proud to share that an all-new scholarship has been established. The scholarship is intended to support the next generation of students who share Chip’s love for all things automotive. This amazing opportunity is open to any high school, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student pursuing a career in the automotive field. Multiple $1,000 awards were made available, with winners announced on May 30, 2025. Scan the accompanying QR code to donate to the CMAF and/or visit ChipMiller.org.

Our inaugural CMAF Memorial Scholarship Winners are:   

1. Jaydon Sanford: Current student at School of Automotive Machinists & Technology 
2. Fernando Mendoza:  Current student at Triton College.  
3. Juliana Bogda:  Current student at Penn State Main Campus
4. Gabriel Montoya:  Current HS student/will attend WyoTech in Laramie, Wyoming
5. Harper Williams-Garner: Current HS student enrolled in a dual diploma program
6. Bennett Brady:  Current student at Santa Clara University
7. Cristian Martins: Current student at McPherson College 
8. Megan Wojciechowski:  Kettering University graduate/now seeking her Masters at University of Michigan-Dearborn
9. Annabelle Boyce: Current student at Virginia Peninsula Community College

Congratulations once again to these fine award winners!  The second annual offering will be live in the coming months and anyone looking to donate to boost available opportunities can do so now by calling the CMAF at 717-243-7855 x113 or via the donation link below.  

Learn More About the Scholarship                                        Donate to the Scholarship

Help those in need at most events this season.  Give generously to members of local Lions Clubs as they staff our gates (varies by event) and accept donations for their Lions Disaster Relief Initiative program.   

Look for Lions in a yellow vest with a black donation tin in hand.  Last year, with your support, nearly $13,000 was raised, including over $6,300 at Fall Carlisle alone.  Can’t donate in person?  Learn more about the Lions program online by way of the links below.

Carlisle Area Lions Club – Learn More
Lions Disaster Relief Initiative – Learn More
Donate to the Disaster Relief Initiative Today 

Enjoy the final moments and aspects of what surely was an amazing event weekend.  Gates open at 7AM to start shopping for last minute deals from remaining vendors. 

Sunday at Carlisle offers FREE parking in any Carlisle operated parking lot. Additionally, if you had purchased an event ticket from a prior day, bring it back in on Sunday and get in for FREE (or pay regular admission without an event ticket from prior day)!

A non-denominational worship service is held at 9:00AM Sunday morning. We welcome you to join us for the service led by the Salvation Army and our partners-in-faith. Coffee and donuts available. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend! We hope to see you there. Refer to the Event Guide for the location (published two weeks prior to the event).

View the Event Guide 

Are you looking for some items that you may have seen at the event? Well, we may have you covered on our eBay store, Carlisle Overstock! Here we list any "extras" that were available at the events. Items range from special display banners and license plates to unique show diecast and stickers! You never know what you may find...

Carlisle Overstock eBay Store

FYI - Due to circumstances beyond our control, we regret to announce that Morgan Drifts' scheduled appearance at the 2025 Carlisle Ford Nationals has been canceled.  We apologize for the inconvenience.