The car community is all inclusive!  Politics, race, orientation, specific car interests, able bodied, adaptive or otherwise, when showing a car, you’re simply an enthusiast and your enthusiasm tends to draw the interests of others who want to see what you’re showing and talk about what they are into as well.  Sometimes, once the dust settles on the initial conversation, someone might notice something a little different, but really…does it matter?  For car lover Jason Schneider, losing a hand at age 12 has not stopped his passion for cars OR his ability to wrench on them.

Schneider is a native New Yorker and northeast Pennsylvania resident who has owned many cars in his life.  He doesn’t just own or drive them, he races them, maintains them and upgrades them too.  What makes him different (according to some) is that due to an unfortunate accident as a child, he lost his right hand.  Never one to look at himself as different, Schneider navigated life as any normal kid would.  He built soap box racers, played video games, he got his drivers license and he fell in love with cars.  Of course, not everyone looked at him in the same way that he did. 

Over time, Schneider has proven his doubters wrong and along the way, helped showcase others who have done the same.  In 2005, he began a career in filmmaking as an editor, and in 2019, his directorial debut titled “Despite the Loss” premiered.  The 88 minute long feature length documentary not only takes viewers on a journey through his life, but introduces audiences to others “like him” who have persevered, despite their loss.  In fact, two stars of the documentary end up getting married after connecting by way of a dating app.  There are others featured in the film that share an automotive passion like Schneider, including Harry Sandhu, the shop owner of Z-Tuner in Florida and Jacob Innabnit, a CAD Designer who owns Eximious Custom Parts in Alabama.  In short, the movie with Schneider and everyone else featured what they already knew; they really aren’t different at all.

In 2021, as part of the Carlisle Ford Nationals (June 4-6) presented by Meguiar’s, Schneider will be the special guest of Carlisle Events and the Ford community.  While at the event, he’ll be showcasing his 1993 Fox-body Mustang, while also taking it to the track as part of Friday’s Real Street Shootout.  In addition, Schneider will be introduced to Ford representatives and his story will be showcased on social media platforms throughout the weekend too, including his and those of Carlisle Events.

By the way, this is the first time Schneider has ever been to a car show at Carlisle and it all came together through a mutual connection, the JP Emerson podcast.  Emerson, a friend of Carlisle Events, is in season 1 of his internationally available podcast, and heard about Schneider.  While booking him in, he also connected with Carlisle Events with the idea of a surprise invite.  It all played out on Emerson’s March 8, 2021 episode.  Schneider accepted and has been looking forward to the visit ever since.

“As a long-time fan of Carlisle Events, and a diehard Ford enthusiast, I'm thrilled to be a special guest of the Carlisle Ford Nationals this year,” said Schneider.  “It's an honor to meet some of the Ford brass, and the Real Street Shootout is a great opportunity to put my new Mustang project through its paces and test my own skills on the autocross.”

There certainly is a lot to see and do for he and everyone else who comes to the event.  Ford weekend welcomes its first-ever Comic-Car Con, where tribute, replica and in some cases real TV and movie cars will be showcased.  In addition, the Pinto gets a 50^th celebration as does the Big Horse Mustangs (’71-’73).  There’s also a Stroppe Reunion and the annual Ford Nationals Select display within Building Y.

Carlisle Events is COVID-19 compliant and follows current guidelines suggested by state officials as well as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).  A detailed Health/Safety Measures summary is available on CarlisleEvents.com.  While on the web, be sure to apply for Feature Vehicle displays, register for the National Parts Depot Showfield or to be a vendor, purchase discounted spectator tickets in advance and more.  Call 717-243-7855 to learn more today.  

Spring Carlisle presented by eBay Motors returns to its normal late April time frame (21-25) in 2021 and with it comes non-stop automotive fun spanning hundreds of acres and two facilities.  While Spring Carlisle itself might offer a shopping bonanza for some, others flock to the Carlisle Expo Center for the chance to enjoy LIVE collector car auction excitement April 22-23.  Carlisle Auctions offers THREE great ways to bid; in person, on the phone or online and for those who pre-register to bid and want to bid online, that process can start right away. 

As the anticipation builds for the auction and consignments are checked in, enthusiasts who want to look and serious buyers looking to add a nice piece to their collection can preview what’s on tap starting April 21.  From there, nearly every car will be in place for the event by 7 a.m. on April 22.  Carlisle Auctions will start the bidding fun each day at 12 p.m. and by doing so, gives everyone in attendance even more of the fun they’ve come to know from Carlisle Auctions.

Carlisle Auctions is in the giving spirit for 2021 as well, moving select lots for charity.  This includes (as of press time) a beautiful 1964 Cadillac Eldorado and a wooden American Flag art piece.  The car comes to Carlisle Auctions by way of the Williamsport, Maryland Volunteer Fire Company & EMS, while the flag art is courtesy of the Cumberland Valley Corvette Club.  There will also be a 2015 Ford Mustang Ecoboost Coupe, #9 of 30.  Proceeds from this sale benefit the Rescue 22 Foundation.  100% of the sales from these items will benefit the fire company and Warrior Project, respectively. 

The two-day event not only presents the aforementioned charity items but will also offer an all-truck specialty hour on April 22.  This hour spotlights all things truck and should see about two dozen trucks of various styles, size and era cross the block. 

“We are thrilled to offer our second auction of the season in Carlisle,” noted Tony Cline, Director of Auction Operations.  “We are eager to showcase and sell the consignments we have to date but we are also actively looking for more.  If you have a vehicle that you’d like to sell, call us today to reserve your spot.  We can’t wait to have you as part of this fantastic auction starting April 22.”   

Vehicles will begin loading in on Tuesday, April 20.  All outdoor placements can be viewed by one and all, but ONLY event staff, registered buyers/sellers and guests and select business partners are permitted to enter the Expo Center during the auction.  Due to gathering restrictions, general spectators are restricted from entering the Expo Center.  If a desired lot doesn’t sell, Carlisle Auctions offers a “Still for Sale” option for one last chance at connecting seller and buyer person to person and away from the spotlight of the auction block.  “Still for Sale” is available starting April 22 and is available in person for a few days following the event in person and online at www.CarlisleAuctions.com for approximately three weeks. 

Carlisle Auctions is COVID-19 compliant and follows current guidelines suggested by state officials as well as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).  A detailed Health/Safety Measures summary is available on CarlisleAuctions.com.  While on the web, be sure to learn more about the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Auction, consign to sell, or as noted, register to bid and view committed consignments.  Learn more online or call 717-960-6400 today.

Carlisle Auctions has been connecting enthusiasts with cars for sale by way of auction for some time.  Often, a sale means the buyer gets the ride of their choice, while the seller and auction house financially benefit.  On Thursday, April 22, one person will go home with a car, but the party that benefits the most will be a group of first responders in Williamsport, Maryland.

Carlisle Auctions two-day event runs April 22-23 at the Carlisle Expo Center and happens in conjunction with Spring Carlisle presented by eBay Motors (April 21-25) at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds.  The auction sees nearly 100 years of history cross the block and upwards of 400 consignments committed to sell.  One such consignment, a 1964 Cadillac Eldorado, has been designated as a charity car.  The car, donated by a local Williamsport, Maryland resident, will see 100% of its sales benefit the Williamsport Volunteer Fire & EMS in Williamsport, Maryland.  For them, that means the purchase, maintenance and operation of emergency life-saving equipment needed to protect the town of Williamsport and its surrounding areas.

While this isn’t the first car tapped for charity that Carlisle Auctions will sell, it is the first where dollars go directly to first-responders and their needs for the community they cover.  This car, while not 100% original, is of survivor quality and definitely a daily driver.  Like many rides of its age, there are some cosmetic blemishes, but it comes with four new tires, a cleaned-out fuel system, new convertible top motor and more!  Best of all, it’s basically been in storage since 1991 and when you register to bid with Carlisle Auctions by calling 717-960-6400, you can bid online today, or by phone or in person at the event. 

“The owner came to our Deputy Chief and said that he wanted to donate a car to the fire department,” noted Kimble, Vice President of Williamsport Volunteer Fire and EMS.  “We were amazed when we saw what he was offering us because normally, donated cars aren’t road worthy, they are the type that we’d use for extraction or rescue practice.  This one…this was very different,” continued Kimble.  “Due to COVID, we had to cancel all of our bingo events over the past year and while we did some raffles, the sale of this vehicle will go a long way towards our needs.”

In fact, their current needs include supplementing the cost of a brand-new ladder truck and a pending purchase of new Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s). 

“When Mr. Kimble came to us with this car and his idea, we were happy to welcome he and his first-responder brethren into the Carlisle Auctions family,” noted Tony Cline, Director of Auction Operations.  “We have seen some nice Cadillac’s over the years, but none as nice and attached to such a worthy cause as this.  We encourage bidders to bid with their hearts and with the Williamsport, Maryland community in mind.  We can’t wait to sell this one on Thursday afternoon, April 22.”

Carlisle Auctions is COVID-19 compliant and follows current guidelines suggested by state officials as well as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).  A detailed Health/Safety Measures summary is available on CarlisleAuctions.com.  While on the web, be sure to learn more about the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Auction, consign to sell, or as noted, register to bid and view committed consignments.  Learn more online or call 717-960-6400 today.

Carlisle Events and its automotive flea market events have been a staple in automotive circles since 1974.  Fall Carlisle, the flagship event for the company and its slightly younger sister, Spring Carlisle, have been connecting buyer and seller with automotive pieces, parts, collectibles, merchandise and more for decades.  Meanwhile, the internet as we know it began to take shape in the ‘90s and with it, online shopping anchored by eBay (launched in 1995).  While there are many outlets that offer both in-person car events and online shopping, there aren’t two bigger options than Carlisle Events and eBay.  Beginning with Spring Carlisle (April 21-25), Carlisle Events and eBay come together to bring an infinite array of options to the consumer, while also helping to bring the consumer up to speed with all that eBay has to offer. 

eBay will be recognized as the presenting sponsor of Spring Carlisle and Fall Carlisle.  In addition, eBay joins great partners like A&A Auto Stores, Amsoil, Meguiar’s, RockAuto.com and American Collector Car Insurance as official season-long sponsors.  

eBay and Carlisle Events have roots dating back as early as 2000.  eBay Motors launched and soon thereafter, introduced their online marketplace to Carlisle Events as an official sponsor in 2002.  For many years after, they worked directly with Carlisle Events and showgoers on the ins and outs of buying and selling online.  Since the initial partnership, online buying and selling various products has become commonplace, including by every one of the aforementioned Midway vendors and even Carlisle Events by way of an overstock merchandise eBay store.

Carlisle Events welcomes them back to share their online selling experience and be part of the overall market of buying and selling “car stuff.”  Guests will find them and their marketplace experts on the midway at many events this season.  While at Carlisle, everyone is encouraged to learn more about continued sales once in-person events conclude, all while eBay’s 24/7 online market remains open, benefiting everyone, not only at Carlisle but around the world!

“Online marketplaces through websites and applications, such as our partner eBay, are a fixture of business today,” noted Ed Scholly, director of Business and Event Development.  “They exist as part of the overall market, which includes the communities, vendors and enthusiasts taking part in offline experiences such as Carlisle’s events. We are excited to see this convergence at Carlisle and further our online and offline connections as we buy, sell and trade throughout the year.”     

“In light of eBay and Carlisle’s 20-year history, we’re thrilled to be returning as an official sponsor of Spring and Fall Carlisle,” said Ron Jaiven, GM of eBay Motors. “eBay and Carlisle share a longstanding dedication to helping auto enthusiasts everywhere find exactly what they’re looking for – and as eBay continues to evolve its offering to make both the selling and buying experience better and simpler, we’re as committed as ever to delivering an unparalleled experience on the marketplace, surfacing the unique and not so unique vehicles and parts and accessories that motors enthusiasts are coveting.” 

Carlisle Events is COVID-19 compliant and follows current guidelines suggested by state officials as well as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).  A detailed Health/Safety Measures summary is available on CarlisleEvents.com.  While on the web, be sure to learn more about Spring Carlisle, register to become a vendor, sell in the car corral, or purchase discounted spectator tickets in advance of the event or call 717-243-7855 to learn more today.

Corvettes at Carlisle and the Corvette community have marveled at the design, power and elegance of the Grand Sport since the “first five” were introduced in 1963.  2021 Corvettes at Carlisle (August 26-28), presented by Top Flight Automotive, celebrates 25 years of the consumer-based Corvette Grand Sport.  This display will not only highlight some of the best from the 1996, 2010 and 2017 offerings, it welcomes the Grand Sport Registry (GSR) to the event AND special guest, retired GM Engineer, John Heinricy.

The Grand Sport Registry is an active automotive enthusiast organization with approximately 800 members dedicated to all things Corvette Grand Sport related. Its mission is to help owners and enthusiasts get more enjoyment out of these very special Corvettes by sharing information and participation in local and national Corvette events. The group is a dedicated Lifetime Club Member of the National Corvette Museum (NCM) and Two-Acre Member of the NCM Motorsports Park. While its focus is on all generations of the Corvette Grand Sport, GS ownership is not required for membership. In addition to a huge Grand Sport Corral at the Fairgrounds, the GSR will host a Carlisle welcome party for its members, co-sponsor the Chip Miller Benefit dinner, and participate in the downtown Carlisle parade as part of its 25^th anniversary celebration.

Heinricy is no stranger to Grand Sport fans, as he’s the owner of the first ’96 Grand Sport off the line…an iconic Z51 coupe which carries VIN #0001.  This car WILL be available for display at Corvettes at Carlisle in 2021. To the faithful he’s known as the “Father of the Grand Sport,” working as the Assistant Chief Engineer for Corvette and Director of the GM Performance Division during the time of its production.  Not only will he be available for guests to mix and mingle with, he’ll make a special appearance at the Grand Sport Registry tent, be part of the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation dinner on Friday, August 27 AND he’ll be downtown in Carlisle as part of the returning Corvette parade and street party.

A job title and the first car of its kind only scratches the surface of Heinricy’s resume. An inductee into the NCM Corvette Hall of Fame, John has won 11 SCCA national championships driving a Corvette, was intimately involved in developing the Corvette showroom stock racing program and the Corvette Racing C5R effort. He was a key member of the team that set 12 international world time / distance speed records, averaging as high as 175.885mph over a 24-hour period. Most recently, “Heinrocket” set multiple lap records in a Cadillac CTS-V at tracks in China and the Middle East.

This appearance also includes autograph sessions Friday and Saturday along with a Q&A on Saturday at 11 a.m. within Building R.  Heinricy’s appearance is just one of many special features at Corvettes at Carlisle in 2021.  In addition, don’t miss every generation of Corvette, 50 years of the 1971 Corvette, a nod to law enforcement by way of the Chip’s Choice display in Building T, the incredible NCRS Gallery display plus the Solid Axle Corvette National Convention comes to town as does a 7-sanctioned NCCC judging field.

Carlisle Events is COVID-19 compliant and follows current guidelines suggested by state officials as well as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).  A detailed Health/Safety Measures summary is available on CarlisleEvents.com.  While on the web, be sure to learn more about the car show, register to become a vendor, sell in the car corral, or purchase discounted spectator tickets in advance of the event or call 717-243-7855 to learn more today.