Pre-register before June 4, 2012 to get your window sticker early and drive right in when you get to the gate!

• Gate-N-Go

The younger generation is the future of the Mopar hobby and we want to make sure they have a home at the All-Chrysler Nationals. If you haven’t checked out the Young Guns classes yet, you might be surprised to see that what they are doing isn’t a whole lot different than what we “old timers” are used to. Young Guns classes are open to licensed drivers, age 16-25.

• Pre-register and Save!

If you forgot to get your Chrysler Nationals event souvenir this season, shame on you! The good news is that the Carlisle Store is online and open all year long! Check out our stock of 2011 merchandise and make sure to visit the Carlisle Store in building T for all the great Chrysler Nationals and Mopar gear for this year.

• Visit the Carlisle Events Store Online

Over 300 Mopars were available for sale in the Chrysler Nationals Car Corral where you can touch the car, meet with the seller, drive the vehicle and negotiate your own price. Services on the fairgrounds to aid in your transactions include notary services, financing, appraisals and insurance vendors.

If you want to sell a car in 2012, don’t miss this opportunity to put your vehicle in front of 44,000 Chrysler enthusiasts! For information or to purchase a car corral space, please contact us at 717-243-7855 or email info@carlisleevents.com.

Each year the folks from Mopar select one car from the Chrysler Nationals to be placed on display at the annual SEMA Show and 2011's nod went to Bob Villiger of Arkansas. Villiger's car is a 1969 Dodge Coronet 440 Superbee and it was his first ever trip to Carlisle for an event. Villiger's Super Bee is one of only three Top Eliminator winners chosen and featured on Mopar Alley at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Congratulations Bob!

This could be you in 2012! Register your car for Carlisle where the folks from Mopar can find you!

In 2012, we’re going to assemble a vintage NASCAR display. While we aren’t sure what all types of cars will be included just yet, it’s safe to say we’ll have a few Superbirds, which just might resemble something Richard Petty drove. After all, he is The King! Stay tuned for updates on this great feature and enjoy what will be a great NASCAR themed weekend, both at Carlisle and on your TV. If you’ve got a Mopar that you think belongs in the NASCAR display, contact event manager Ed Buczeskie at 717-243-7855 x131.

The Chrysler Nationals Swap Meet is the perfect opportunity to sell the parts and accessories that have been collecting dust in your garage. The swap meet is also the place for the parts you need to finish a job. Parts, memorabilia, collectibles and literature –you’ll find it all in the Chrysler Nationals Swap Meet.

For more information or to purchase space, please contact us at 717-243-7855 or email info@carlisleevents.com.

Our friends from Rausch Creek will be on site to share some of their training and expertise. Off Road enthusiasts or just off road interest, don’t miss RC 101 at the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals. Staff from Rausch Creek Off Road Park will be on site with trainers certified by the International Four Wheel Drive Trainers Association. Don’t miss your opportunity to pick up some pointers and techniques from the pros. Check the schedule for this Saturday only seminar and consider RC 102 for your hands on the wheel experience with your own rig.

• Rausch Creek Off Road Park

Building G always plays host to our “retro dealership” and we’re bringing this popular feature back once more. Turn your clocks back to 1972. Nixon was still President and gas was, at least as we look at it now, CHEAP! In addition, performance was still alive in the Mopar camp in ’72. They had everything from 340 small block engines to 440 big blocks. This, and so much more will be display as part of our annual and very popular “retro dealership.” Look for special displays throughout the dealership.

If you have an original or properly restored 1972 Mopar and would like to have it considered for the 1972 Retro Dealership, please complete and submit the Invitational Form.

• Download the Invitational Form

The 2011 Barn Finds display was such a huge hit that we have decided to make them a regular part of the show. If you have a car that’s solid but not nice enough to be considered a Survivor, why not do the mechanical repairs to make it safe and reliable? Once it’s roadworthy, drive it!! You can always restore it later but this way you can start having fun with it now. Call us at (717) 243-7855 or register online today!

Survivors are true time capsules and are the best way to see exactly how these vehicles were originally assembled on the line. They still have their original factory applied paint, interiors and drive trains; or at least a minimum of 85% of it. Thanks to Mel Major we were able to bring you over forty unique examples for each of the last several years. Maybe stopped by the Mopar Survivors Display to take lots of reference photos for their restoration project, enhance their knowledge or just to admire these rare beauties.

The ultimate Hemi is up for grabs at Chrysler in 2012. You could be going home with a 392” Stroker 5.7 Hemi engine; the perfect piece for your Mopar. At Carlisle in 2012, “WE ARE GIVING AWAY A HEMI!”

This engine will have a carburetor and will come with the MSD ignition controller for spark distribution. Just run fuel to the carburetor and power to the MSD box and GO! Simple enough right? By the way, expect something bigger and better than a standard 400 horse power motor.

A special thanks to Muscle Motors and Mopar Muscle Magazine with additional thanks to Manley, Comp Cams and Milodon.

Rules and a link to register will be posted very soon. In the meanwhile, please note, the engine pictured is NOT the actual giveaway engine, rather a photo for reference.

A common trait among the Mopar faithful is the do-it-yourself attitude. The Chrysler Nationals featured free seminars including information for both the seasoned veteran and rookie Mopar enthusiast. Previous topics have included performance, restoration and maintenance. Seminars were conducted by some of the biggest names in the business.

The Chrysler Nationals is fun for the entire family and we have not forgotten the kids. In the Kids at Carlisle Activity Center Area, we have crafts for kids and parents to enjoy together. We also have lots of play activities that we think will “wow” the young ones. Come and check it out!

• Kids at Carlisle

Ladies, stop by the Ford Nationals Women’s Oasis tent and visit our amazing vendors selling items from jewelry and accessories to handmade crafts and beauty products. Plus we have massages, seminars, and special services offered by the vendors. See the schedule in the event magazine or stop by the tent, located beside Building R.

• Women's Oasis Details

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow is a high school level engine build competition. Students compete for time and accuracy as they tear down an engine and rebuild it. Schools in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions are eligible to compete in the regional battle. Finals for each regional winner are held during the 2012 SEMA show in Las Vegas. This is a great program with a lot of automotive industry support.

Over 1 million dollars in scholarship money was made available in 2011, including money simply for participating. Don't miss out. Registration is NOW open and spots ARE available. Get your school registered early. Visit hotroddersoftomorrow.com for more information.

At the 2011 SEMA Finals, the University of Northwest Ohio, the School of Automotive Machinists and the Ohio Technical College teamed up to offer nearly $1,000,000 in scholarship money, with $10,000 going to each student on the first place team.

Finals Financial Breakdown
1ST Place - $10,000 per student
2ND Place - $9,000 per student
3RD Place - $8,000 per student
4TH Place - $7,000 per student
5TH Place - $6,000 per student
6TH – 10th Place - $5,000 per student

• Hot Rodders of Tomorrow
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