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Hello All,

I’d like to take a minute to introduce myself and hopefully clarify my plans for the 2013 GM Nationals. My name is Tyler Staley, and I am the new GM event manager here at Carlisle. Also, I wanted to apologize for any confusion. Having started in October, it has been a fast-paced process trying to get the GM show in order. In my efforts to get all my ducks in a row, I neglected to thoroughly talk to Brian Henderson about the Solid Lifter Showroom. I was not very aware of the extreme enthusiasm this crowd has for the display, and after talking to Brian, I decided an every-other-year approach would not be the best thing for the display.

For 2013 my focus will be on the Buick brand, and Brian has agreed to help me bring in more Buicks for the display this year. We are going to re-name the display the "High-Performance Showroom." We will be trying to bring in a few special cars related to the celebration car for the GM show, but will still welcome the types of cars we've featured in the past. We'll be trying to find some great GSXs, Stage 1 cars, and the like. 2014 will be a Pontiac-focused year (50 years of the GTO), so we'll be looking for hi-po Pontiacs, as well as the hi-po cars from '69. I made this account in an attempt to keep communication open with all of our high-performance enthusiasts - please feel free to message me or email me with any questions. I look very forward to meeting all of you in June, and I am glad to see many of you are excited about this new approach. I also greatly appreciate the support and understanding of Brian as we work together towards another display at the GM Nationals. Fire away with any questions!

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welcome onboard, communication is the key to positive results.

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Thanks for checking in Tyler, and great news.

Mike

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Thanks for the warm welcome guys. Looking forward to meeting everyone when June rolls around!

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I am ALREADY getting interesting cars lining up. With @25 spaces, it will go quick..BKH

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Gives me a heads up when it's Pontiac time, next year. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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It can be Pontiac time this year!..BKH

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Can't get it painted in time for this Summer. Maybe you can set up a &quot;Gas Guzzler Used Car Lot&quot; from around 1974 when the first gas crunch hit and everybody unloaded these things for dirt cheap so they could buy Pintos and Vegas. That would be fun to look at! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

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Wow! Glad to see all the enthusiasm and that the display is already getting some neat stuff. Keep 'em coming guys! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

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Welcome to the site, Tyler. You are in good company!

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

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good to hear..GM Carslile is on the calendar this year for a couple of us..no date conflicts for a change....now what to bring?

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Your COPO Chevelle would be a good one for the SLS..BKH

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Brian,I would bring it

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Great, as soon as I start getting the email applications I will send you one. We are already getting great response for the SLS V. Not really all that sure we need a name change....BKH

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bkhpah</div><div class="ubbcode-body">SLS V. Not really all that sure we need a name change....BKH </div></div>

Ditto that Brain, tell them we don't care for a name change... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Mike

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I agree. Long live SLS!

Marty

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I'm thinking a fully restored Monaco Orange L-78 El Camino would sure brighten up an old dingy showroom!!

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I like old Elkos... I say bring it..BKH

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Especially Bill's car... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif[/img]

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Thanks guys! Sounds like a blast! Count me in.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Rose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks guys! Sounds like a blast! Count me in. </div></div>
crap..there goes the nieghborhood... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Alss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
crap..there goes the nieghborhood... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] </div></div>

Hey Hey.....That ol truck is gonna enhance the hood...

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Rose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm thinking a fully restored Monaco Orange L-78 El Camino would sure brighten up an old dingy showroom!! </div></div>

that just might be the straw that made my decision to drive out for the show, awesome el Camino Bill

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: x Baldwin Motion</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
that just might be the straw that made my decision to drive out for the show, awesome el Camino Bill </div></div>

Yikes! How do I live up to that? I better start cleaning that old truck up now!!

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TRUCKS at SLS ????? MY NAPCO needs a Big Block!

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Your NAPCO is the coolest!!!!

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Looks like some really cool stuff is coming out of the woodwork! Just checking in and letting you guys know that we just officially got Bobby Allison on board as a special guest. He'll be here Saturday to sign autographs and do pictures. NASCAR fans rejoice!

Tyler

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My understanding is, GM Carlisle starts on Thursday?......or Friday? When are the solid lifter showroom cars put inside the building? We're gonna need hotel reservations. Also wondering where the trailers are parked for the SLS, and how far is the lot from the showroom?

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I can answer a few of these questions. We start the SLS on Wednesday with absolute final placement on Thursday by 6. Trailer parking for SLS participants is right behind the building, so no problems with location. The show itself starts @ 8 AM Friday and runs until @ 10 AM Sunday. Already we are placing some real outstanding cars. This will be a very good Showroom once again...BKH

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Thanks Brian, sounds like we need rooms for at least 3 nights, and the trip from the trailer to the showroom will be brief.

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Welcome Tyler. We met at the Magna Grand National event in Delaware a few months ago when they showed the &quot;Black Air&quot; movie.. We sat at the same table.. I was with my 18 year Son.. Good luck and see you this summer.

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Looking forward to June. I'm thinking about leaving the cob webs underneath right where they are....?

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Hey! How are you? I had a great time meeting all you MAGNA guys in December. I've been in contact with Andrew, and he is going to do a screening of the movie here at the show too. Looking forward to seeing you in June!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: flyingn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Welcome Tyler. We met at the Magna Grand National event in Delaware a few months ago when they showed the &quot;Black Air&quot; movie.. We sat at the same table.. I was with my 18 year Son.. Good luck and see you this summer. </div></div>

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Was at Carlisle today for the spring swap meet..cruised by the SLS building...what a great venue! Figured it was a good reason to bring this thread back to the top..can't wait!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Alss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Was at Carlisle today for the spring swap meet..cruised by the SLS building...what a great venue! Figured it was a good reason to bring this thread back to the top..can't wait! </div></div>

Plus, I heard to ran into another good friend [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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Plus, I heard to ran into another good friend [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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yeah some crazy guy was yelling at me when I walked by! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

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[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img]

Dan

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We can only pray the weather in June will be as pleasant as this past weekend. I was there Thursday to Sunday... I love &quot;high pressure weather systems&quot; <span style="font-weight: bold">See you all in June</span>

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anyone hear anything on the registrations?.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Alss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">anyone hear anything on the registrations?. </div></div>

Last time I emailed Brian he said we didn't have to do anything, he'd be in touch. I'm all set with motorhome parking with Carlisle