After a red, white, and blue kaboom at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds celebrating the 4^th of July, the grounds transitions to another type of earth-shaking thunder; the roar of some of the coolest and most historically significant Mopars ever built.  The Carlisle Chrysler Nationals and its passionate flock of showgoers converge on Carlisle July 15-17 for an event that is just as much of a car show and automotive flea market as it is a family and social reunion.

The calendar may note three days for the car show and parts shopping extravaganza, but with a touch of mid-summer weather, the event becomes four days of fun with early load-ins and the annual Mopar Rebellion Car Club kick-off party at the neighboring Carlisle Expo Center on July 14.

With everyone primed for the biggest and best show of its type in the world, gates open at 7 a.m. on the 15^th and from there, it’s non-stop action.  Not only will there be special displays (noted below) that are guaranteed to draw a crowd, Carlisle welcomes special guests, too.  These gusts include legendary racers like Paul Rossi, the Ramchargers, Golden Commandos, and Herb McCandless, while also making way for “as seen on TV” car experts.

The Carlisle Chrysler Nationals doesn’t just welcome legendary people associated with Mopar, it also celebrates the history of some iconic rides with special displays.  Planned displays for 2022 include the following:

1) Mopar Collectibles Display                 2) Mopars with a Family Connection
3) Plymouth Prowler 25th Display           4) 1972 Mopar 50th Anniversary Display
5) 1970 Charger 50th Anniversary Display (because 2020 was mean)

The Mopars with a Family Connection display is all-new and comes with a plethora of built-in feel-good opportunities.  There is no black and white to this display either, as the grey in it allows for any and all family ties within reason.  Another feature, the Mopar Collectibles Display, isn’t about the cars at all. Rather, this will be a building of Mopar-related items like bicycles, go-karts, Sno Runners, driving simulators, and more.

Something else we’re doing this year that’s totally new is the “State of the Hobby” address live at the stage. We’ve gathered some of the biggest names in the Mopar hobby from builders and restorers to business owners and collectors. The address will conclude with some incredible Mopar unveilings of all genres of the hobby.

In addition to new show elements, many great standards return, too.  This includes the Mopar Survivor display, Real Street Shootout (autocross), rolling exhaust contest, largest and coolest club contests, the Young Guns Showfield (25 and under), and of course the biggest and best all-Mopar themed automotive flea market.

The Carlisle Chrysler Nationals is actively taking registrations for the Showfield, vendor registrations for the automotive flea market, and selling discounted spectator tickets in advance of the July 15-17 offering.  Please note, vending space is LIMITED at this time due to demand.  Learn more about the competitions, special displays, and get involved today by calling 717-243-7855 or online at CarlisleEvents.com.

One of the best parts about the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals car show presented by eBay Motors annually is the eclectic mix of past, present, and future classics that pop up on the Showfield.  This year’s event is May 13-14 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds and JUST announced, guests can see for the first time, a car that’s sure to be in high demand in the coming months.

As part of this year’s East Coast Z Nationals, a show within the show, guests can get their first up close look at the stylish and sleek 2023 Nissan Z.  This will be THE first time that the 2023 Nissan Z is appearing at an enthusiast event in the northeast region.  For a car that was officially unveiled last summer and is highly sought after by its fan base, the chance to see it in person and up close has been sparse.  It’s all happening at Carlisle within Building Y and the aforementioned East Coast Z Nationals.

The Seiran Blue Nissan Z will be flanked by nearly a dozen classic and modified Zs and just outside of Building Y will be 50-100 more, plus Skylines and GTRs too.  In addition to the Seiran Blue color, the 2023 Z comes with blue-trimmed interior and a manual transmission.  Art imitates life, too, as a blue Nissan Z just like it adorns this year’s event t-shirts, commemorative pint glasses, decals, and more.

“I grew up with an older brother who collects, restores and races Z cars and I’ve owned and built a couple of them myself,” said event manager Ed Buczeskie.  “This is huge to have the ALL-NEW 2023 Nissan Z coming to Carlisle for its first enthusiast event in the northeast.”

In addition to the 2023 Nissan Z, guests coming to the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals can see cars and trucks from around the world, some of which they’ve never seen before.  This international automotive showcase also offers a passport program with checkpoints, further encouraging guests to “travel the world,” all while getting their booklet stamped, with some prizes available at the end of their journey. 

Unique displays include the Z, the BMW, 30 years of the Subaru Impreza, a French display spotlighting the collective works of Robert Opron, and more.  There’s family fun, including dune buggies on display, valve cover races, on grounds parades, and track activities.  Best of all, kids 12 and under are admitted FREE!

To learn more about the 2022 Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals, register to be part of the Showfield, sell within the automotive flea market, or purchase discounted spectator tickets, visit CarlisleEvents.com or call 717-243-7855.