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2012 HIGHLIGHTS The 2012 <strong>Carlisle</strong> <strong>Events</strong> season opened with 12 events on the schedule and, due to expansion, concluded with 14 this year and a total of 16 next year. Following Spring <strong>Carlisle</strong>, the specialty season launched with Performance & Style. Great weather allowed a great array of tuners, modern muscle and custom compacts to be on display while an enthusiastic audi- CARLISLE PERFORMANCE & STYLE — MAY 12-13, 2012 CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS — JUNE 1-3, 2012 ence walked the grounds. There was drifting onsite, a burnout competition, beauty contest and great displays like Kickin’ it Old Skool, the Scikotics Ward, interactive exhibitions and more. In all, the weekend displayed the best from the hobby. Just two weeks later, foreign cars were on full display with the Import & Kit Nationals. Show-goers went around the world as part of the second annual passport program while seminars and industry guests entertained the masses. Another great weather weekend brought enthusiasts out in droves, and scenic cruises, autocross and special downtown <strong>Carlisle</strong> displays and activities had everyone talking about this very special import weekend. <strong>Carlisle</strong>’s Summer of Muscle launched in June with a spectacular tribute to Carroll Shelby as part of the Ford Nationals. Nearly 3,000 vehicles laced the grounds, many of them Mustangs, to pay tribute to a man who gave so much to the industry. Representatives from SPEED TV, Barrett-Jackson Auctions and Team Shelby were onsite to recognize his accomplishments and interact with the thousands of en- thusiasts at <strong>Carlisle</strong>. Seminar tents were packed, as were the streets of downtown <strong>Carlisle</strong> for the second annual all-Ford parade and street party. The event was one of the biggest events of its type in the history of <strong>Carlisle</strong>, and excitement is building for next year’s gathering. The GM Nationals were the original mid-point of the season schedule (prior to expansion) and show- CARLISLE IMPORT & KIT NATIONALS — MAY 18-20, 2012 CARLISLE GM NATIONALS — JUNE 22-24, 2012 cased a trio of giveaways, monster truck rides, special displays like the 348 and 409 “W” Engine reunion and Solid Lifter Showroom IV. In addition, over 100 years of history was on display with cars ranging from a 1913 Cartercar to modern-day machines. Live music was also popular, with CMT country artist Jason Sturgeon playing to an enthusiastic crowd. 16 2012 FALL CARLISLE <strong>Carlisle</strong><strong>Events</strong>.com <strong>Carlisle</strong><strong>Events</strong>.com 2012 FALL CARLISLE 17