Carlisle Ford Nationals 2023

[tixer]

I just realized we don't yet have a 2023 thread. Who's attending? I'll update this post with relevant details as I obtain them. Do we have a location for the club tent yet? I've had a hard time finding a map thus far.

This year's Carlisle show is June 2-4 - Gate-and-go deadline is April 18th, so if you haven't registered yet, do it now!
Carlisle website: https://wwe.carlisleevents.com/events/events-detail/index?id=ford+nationals
The Winner's List - (only really useful Sunday of the show, but easier than searching for it) https://wwe.carlisleevents.com/events/events-detail/winners?id=ford+nationals

For anyone still registering, don't forget to select the club "Lincolns of Distinction" as you do so.

I'm pleased to report that my car was selected for a special display this year. I'll be a part of the "Coyote Den" display in Building T. Of course that also means the family and I will be counting on many of you for transportation.

Also of interest to someone will be that we have an "extra registration" if anyone is still in need. We had a big winner in last year's bingo tent, and since the car is in the building, registration is included.

Club Hotel: Comfort Suites Downtown Carlisle. - https://www.choicehotels.com/pennsylvania/carlisle/comfort-suites-hotels/pa266

Confirmed attendee list:
Team Driller
Tixer (and family)

 

[driller]

I registered this past weekend and today I reserved the club tent. Not sure which Mark VIII we'll bring, but of course the Navigator will be there as the official support vehicle.

Tent location and showfield map is supposed to be released a couple weeks before the show.

Any last minute requests for club merchandise?

I hope the hotel bar and restaurant are ready for us.

 

[billcu]

I'm going to have to skip this year due to unexpected expenses. I will be making the Lincoln Homecoming at the Gillmore Museum though. You all have fun and toast one for me if you get a chance.

 

[tixer]

I'm sorry to hear that, Bill! You will be missed!

 

[driller]

Event schedule and map of showfield...

Click Here

If you're looking for the club tent, go straight through the gate and turn left once past the car wash area.

 

[tixer]

May as well post some photos, eh? This won't be nearly comprehensive as usual without Bill's contributions. but here's what I've got - In no particular order.

 

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[billcu]

Nice photos! I'm glad to see the old Continental at Carlisle. Did that have the original engine?

 

[steve]

Thanks for sharing. I was at Disney World, my son marched with the high school band down main street. With all of my kids activites I guess I may not get back to Carlisle until I am an empty nester.

 

[tixer]

Nice photos! I'm glad to see the old Continental at Carlisle. Did that have the original engine?

Chevy 350... They were kind enough to keep the hood closed. Sure was a pretty car though. Under the circumstances, we'll take it.

 

[tixer]

Thanks for sharing. I was at Disney World, my son marched with the high school band down main street. With all of my kids activites I guess I may not get back to Carlisle until I am an empty nester.

Maybe you'll get lucky and find that one of your kids likes this stuff. These days I don't even get requests, but declarations. "I saw this thing on your calendar. I'm joining you.."

 

[billcu]

Chevy 350... They were kind enough to keep the hood closed. Sure was a pretty car though. Under the circumstances, we'll take it.

I kind of suspected that. Were they running that dirt track dumping dirt on all the cars again?

 

[tixer]

They were, but it feels like maybe the winds were more favorable this year. I don't remember dust being as much of a problem.

I did finally cave and bought myself one of those "california duster" things that either Brad or Beerdog was telling me I needed. So far, so good. works nicely. I even opted for the "remote control" version, and have no regrets.

 

[steve]

Maybe you'll get lucky and find that one of your kids likes this stuff. These days I don't even get requests, but declarations. "I saw this thing on your calendar. I'm joining you.."

I tried and exposed them to my likes and hobbies, so not likely, I let them pick things they want to do, anything to keep them from burying their faces in screens. They keep very busy. Now-a-days Aimee and I are just uber drivers and ATMs for them, lol

 

[driller]

I appreciate the pics.

I have some pics I need to post but I've been buried by work and prep for the HRPT.

 

[beerdog]

Looks like another great year in the books. Those California dusters work well. Why was Mike's car in the building?

 

[billcu]

Looks like another great year in the books. Those California dusters work well. Why was Mike's car in the building?

Mikes car was there because those were all Coyote swapped cars or something like that.

 

[driller]