Corvettes at Carlisle Set to Honor 1970 and 2020 Corvettes

50 years separate C3 and C8 generation Corvettes, but Corvettes at Carlisle 2020 plans to showcase the best of both eras!

For 2020, two great Corvettes at Carlisle displays will offer guests a chance to look at the past and present of the brand, all in one place. This year’s weekend plans to host some 5,000 Corvettes and tens of thousands of guests, all flocking to America’s Automotive Hometown to see every generation of Corvette, shop for Corvette parts, meet those who build their beloved car and more!

Set to run August 27-30 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, event organizers plan to celebrate 1970 C3 Corvettes as well as the new 2020 C8 Corvette. It’s been 50 years since the 1970 Corvette was introduced to consumers and this display will showcase some of the best from that era. Positioned under a display tent on the Fun Field, dozens of ’70 Corvettes will run the gambit, from show quality drivers to low mileage originals, this display is a must-see for any lover of Corvette’s past!

While one part of the grounds will welcome Corvette history, another will welcome its present and future in the form of the 2020 C8!  This showcase isn’t just any old display of cars, it’s a mass gathering from Team Chevrolet. Last year, they brought 14 pre-production models to Carlisle, parking some in general parking, others under a tent and two as part of a special display room in the heart of the Fun Field.  Expectations are that all of that AND MORE will be part of this August’s event! The display room/big box is back, Team Chevrolet is back and with the 2020 Corvette available to consumers, expect even more on grounds from show-goers along with those carrying Michigan plates.

Chip’s Choice

There’s one other can’t miss display planned for August and that’s the annual Chip’s Choice showcase.  For 2020, the display is hands-off from the Corvettes at Carlisle team and instead, is being selected exclusively by the team from Bloomington Gold.  In fact, this display will feature a dozen or so cars that were Benchmark Award winners.  

“Carrying on the Carlisle tradition for the 50th anniversary of Corvette, the 1970 display will be a tremendous hit,” noted Lance Miller, co-owner of Carlisle Events.  “Some of the cars lined up for this year’s event are truly must-see cars and we’re very excited to shine the spotlight on these amazing cars,” continued Miller.  “This year’s Chip’s Choice will be another staggering display of incredible Corvettes supplied by our friends at Bloomington Gold. Bill Locke and Guy Larsen from Bloomington Gold have been sending me the submissions for this year’s show and I’m EXCITED to see them in person.  Plus I’m really eager to see some of the modifications that people are coming up with for the all-new 2020 Corvette, it’ll be a great event!”

Corvettes at Carlisle 2020 Tickets

Discounted single-day admission tickets are available online now through event weekend.  There is even a package deal available that offers access plus a shirt. Those looking to show can save 10% by registering now through July 27.  After that date, registration shifts to full price and is still available online through event week, but relevant materials must be picked up versus being mailed with an early registration and savings. 

Call 717-243-7855 or visit CarlisleEvents.com to learn more.

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