Carlisle Chevrolet Nationals to Turn Up the Heat in PA, June 26

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Chevrolet Monte Carlo Carlisle Drift Challenge

Chevrolet event to celebrate a half-century of Monte Carlo excellence and the legendary LS6 454 V8.

If you’re an avid fan of Monte Carlos, Novas, Camaros, be sure to head on over to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds for some serious Chevrolet small-block goodness, June 26-27. Carlisle Chevrolet Nationals, the fairground’s recurring, big brand summer event seeks to gather scores of Bow Tie fans.

For 2020, more than 1,000 cars and a few hundred vendors are expected and this year’s event spotlights some special anniversaries, displays and guests along the way.

Carlisle Chevrolet Nationals to Turn Up the Heat in PA, June 26

The event spotlights 50 years of the Monte Carlo as well as the Official Eastern Meet celebrating the Monte Carlo’s 50th anniversary!

Guests should expect to see some ultra-rare, unique and significant rides. The Monte Carlo celebration will also include a parade around the grounds on Saturday morning. Cars will come together to form a “50” on the north hill of the fairgrounds. Plans for this summer bash include a display honoring GM cars of the 1970s, including Oldsmobile, Buick, Pontiac, etc.

Carlisle Chevrolet Nationals to Turn Up the Heat in PA, June 26

Most importantly, 2020 Carlisle Chevrolet Nationals is also recognizing the 50th anniversary of the mighty LS6 454. Guests can enjoy the always-popular Solid Lifter Showroom, presented by Super Car Workshop.

Each indoor display as well as those outside on the National Parts Depot Showfield are just some of the many great aspects of the event. But cars aren’t the only stars in 2020.

Guests can also meet Spike TV’s Powerblock Host Courtney Hansen, June 27. She has been part of Autoweek’s Vinsetta Garage, PowerNation, Rides on TLC, Million Dollar Motors, Overhaulin,’ and more. Find her in Building T for an autograph, photo or simply say hi!

Carlisle Nationals to Turn Up the Heat in PA, June 26

Seminars offer a great automotive education, and Friday and Saturday will have good deal of classes covering a variety of topics. There’s also Friday evening track time as part of the real street shootout, plus the all-new exhaust contest and more.

Bruce Larson - Carlisle Nationals to Turn Up the Heat in PA, June 26

Finally, we’ve got Nitrofest, powered by drag racing legend Bruce Larson. It’s an adrenaline-filled, crazy display that turns heads and makes the hairs on your body stand up. It’s a chance for guests to enjoy the sights, sounds and scents of a retired top-fuel drag racing car and experience the start-up process.

You can register online, single day and full-event tickets are available. Registration for the National Parts Depot Showfield is available through the week of the event, with online ticketing discounted through the event itself.

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Derin Richardson is a seasoned editor who's worked in print and digital media since 2008. He earned his Bachelor of Arts at California State University, Fullerton, and is an avid fan of American muscle. He oversees content for LS1Tech, The Mustang Source, Mustang Forums, Dodge Forum, MB World, JK-Forum and 5Series.

As the grandson of a former L.A. Fire Department mechanic, he's grown up around cars and trucks most of his life. Some of his fondest memories are the times he helped wrench on his grandfather's 1941 Ford Pickup, which he endearingly nicknamed "High Yeller."

He currently drives a Red Hot 2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS but appreciates anything with four wheels and a little rumble.

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