Along with over 1,000 imports and kits of all makes and models the 2009 Showfield featured vintage and specialty Japanese vehicles from CVCCs to 350Zs. Unique rides like Datsun Roadsters, early Subarus and RX-7s were all on display. 2009 paid homage to all of the cool rides from the “Land of the Rising Sun.” If you are into anything from Celicas to Miatas, it was a true representation of some of the best! The feature of the 2010 Carlisle Import/Kit-Replicar Nationals (May 21-23) will be German cars with a focus on factory high-performance models. If you have a BMW M-Series, Audi S model, Mercedes AMG, this is an event you won't want to miss!

This year’s special guest for the Kit-Replicar side of the All-Import/Kit-Replicar Nationals was once again be Bruce Meyers, father of the modern day Dune Buggy. Meyers made his Carlisle debut in 2008 and was such a hit that we had to have him back in 2009. Bruce brought the first Meyers Manx Kick Out to the show for its East Coast debut and along with John Denmat conducted the final assembly of the very first Manx Kick Out SS – here at the Show!! Meyers has a long history with Dune Buggies, dating back to the original water pumpers of Southern California. Meyers took it upon himself to re-design the crude, heavy vehicles into the lightweight version that we are accustomed to today. After being featured on the cover of national automotive magazines like Hot Rod and Car and Driver, The Meyers Manx’s popularity took off across the country. Over the years, Meyers produced over 7,000 kits stemming from the Manx.

• Meyers Manx
• Built by Denmat

This year, we will welcomed all vintage (1979 and older) import motorcycles to attend the Import-Kit/Replicar Nationals. A special parking area was made available on the Showfield for all bikes and a invitational display showed off some of the nicest vintage motorcycles in the area. If you have a 1979 or older Yamaha, BSA, Honda, BMW or other import bike you are encouraged to join over 1,000 import automobiles at IKR in 2010.

• Daily Registration: $10 - Includes 1 motorcycle and 2 people
• Weekend Registration: $20 - Includes 1 motorcycle and 2 people
• Pre-registration of Trailer Parking: $15 per 10' x 40' space
• Day of Event Trailer Parking: $20 per 10' x 40' space

In honor of our special guest Bruce Meyers, we gave away a 4-speed manual transmission dune buggy. Powered by an air-cooled VW engine, this red buggy with Keystone Classic Wheels is certain to be a head turner on the streets; yes, it is street legal! Check back to see what we will be giving away in 2010.

• 2009 Import-Kit/Replicar Giveaway PDF

The Race Car Paddock is an area just inside of Gate 3, reserved for imports and kit/replicars that are set up for racing. Show off your car and hang out with fellow drivers and race enthusiasts in this great area. If you get tired of relaxing, you can always take a few laps on our on-site autocross. Save time by registering online today or by calling our office at (717) 243-7855.

The Carlisle Import-Kit/Replicar Nationals has long been home to many car clubs with some using the show to host national meets. Clubs that register a minimum of 25 vehicles are eligible to receive the use of a 20’ X 20’ tent for the weekend at no charge. These tents make a great location for the club headquarters and the ideal place to just hang out and socialize. Larger clubs may be eligible for a bigger tent. Contact us for details.

• 2009 Club Challenge Winner: Saabs@Carlisle

Don’t just sit in a lawn chair all weekend; show us what your car can do by taking your turn on our on-site Autocross track! Located in the North Field, the track has the feel of a road course and features six turns as well as elevation changes. Be sure to sign up early before it’s sold out. If you’re not ready to get behind the wheel we offer a viewing deck above the track where you can safely watch the action. If you have any questions or want to learn more about autocross competition members of the Susquehanna Region of the SCCA and the Appalachian Sports Car Club are on hand all weekend.

Clubs that receive a Carlisle Events’ supplied tent are also encouraged to participate in the Coolest Club Hangout competition. There aren’t really any rules and the process is simple: just decorate your tent in a manner that would make the Carlisle staff want to hangout with your club for the weekend. The winning club will be awarded with a banner that can be proudly displayed on your tent for the weekend letting everyone know where the cool people are!

For the second year we awarded the Carlisle Elite classification. The Carlisle Elite are ten vehicles that are hand-chosen by the Carlisle Events’ planning staff. These cars were selected on Friday only and the only other criterion is that the vehicle had to catch our collective eye. Winners received a very nice award and they become a lifetime member of the Carlisle Elite. The Elite winners were assembled at the Stage on Sunday as part of the awards ceremony and each vehicle owner was asked a series of questions and given a few minutes to talk to the crowd about their car. Be sure to arrive on Friday next year, if you want to be considered for the Carlisle Elite.

Although IKR is a laid-back show where anyone can display a car for the weekend, there are those who have taken their car to the next level and want validation for that effort. For those who fit into that category we offer Standard of Excellence Judging where owners compete against a set of criteria on the judging sheets rather than the other vehicles. The qualified judging team is comprised of knowledgeable automotive enthusiasts and industry professionals. There are classes available for imports, kits and unrestored originals. To apply for Standard of Excellence Judging please click here.

Axcelerated Motorsports is the official Dyno of Carlisle Events and frequents all Carlisle Car and Truck shows throughout the season. Axcelerated provides mobile Dyno tuning for cars and trucks using their Dynojet 248 chassis dynamometer. Next time you’re here, find out how much horsepower your car or truck really has! Their wide band O2 monitoring will determine if all that precious fuel is making power or just being wasted out the tailpipes.

Attention clubs! Coming early or staying late? Club rates may apply for off peak hours at the events. A minimum number of cars may be required. Availability varies by event. For more information, please contact the Carlisle Dyno Guy at 215.297.8139 or dale@axceleratedmotorsports.com.

• Axcelerated Motorsports, Inc.

Every IKR show offers free seminars all weekend to all show attendees. Sessions are available for import and kit owners and previous topics have ranged from power tuning to building an entire kit car. Seminars are typically informal with plenty of opportunities for interaction with the presenters. All presenters are very knowledgeable in their areas of expertise and most are available during the weekend for further discussion. A complete list of seminars will be available on the web site a few weeks before the show; don’t forget to check back in for updates.

Building Y is home to the best of the best with a diverse display of imports and kits. Many of the cars that have participated in this display in the past have come directly from the pages of national magazines and some starred in movies or on TV. More importantly, most of them are owned by average car enthusiasts like you. If you have a vehicle, import or kit, that you think should be part of the 2010 Invitational Display, please complete and submit the 2010 Invitational Form.

Awards are presented Sunday at 1:00 PM during the Awards Parade. If you cannot attend the parade, your award can be picked up Sunday between 9:00-11:00 AM. Carlisle Events will no longer provide shipping of awards at no cost. After the show you may pick up your award during regular business hours at the fairgrounds or pay $10 per award for shipping. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope you will join Carlisle Events on Sunday in celebrating the vehicles that are honored as winners.