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CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS 2021 COVERAGE


Video: SOEC Staff

The Ford Nationals 2021 extravaganza is now over. Held during the first weekend of June in Carlisle Pennsylvania, this yearly celebration of Blue Oval excellence IS the place to be for viewing almost 100 acres of FoMoCo products. 2021 saw special displays for Stroppe Edition Broncos, Ford Pintos, 1971-73 Ford Mustangs and famous Fords of Hollywood film / television.

There were an estimated 40 Saleen manufactured vehicles on the fairgrounds to proudly display Power In The Hands of a Few to all showgoers. This collection of Saleen vehicles ranged from early “four-eyed” 1985-86 editions to the latest 2021 S302 White and Yellow Labels currently offered.

Until next year!

Saleen Automotive booth
Airbrushed horse mural.
Vintage Saleen Autosport t-shirt.
1985 Saleen Mustang interior.

2021 Carlisle Ford Nationals award winners
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B523 – 1984 – 1993 SALEEN MUSTANG
65 – Tom Sassak — 1985 Saleen Mustang — FIRST PLACE
66 – Ron Doucette — 1989 Saleen Mustang — SECOND PLACE
67 – Luis Batista — 1990 Saleen Mustang — THIRD PLACE
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B524 – 1994 – 2004 SALEEN MUSTANG
68 – Johnny Kabigting — 2001 Saleen Mustang — FIRST PLACE
69 – Brandon Garcia — 2000 Saleen Mustang — SECOND PLACE
70 – Damion Krauss — 2004 Saleen Mustang — THIRD PLACE
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B525 – 2005 – 2014 SALEEN MUSTANG
71 – Thomas Cesare — 2006 Saleen Mustang — FIRST PLACE
72 – Keith Douglas — 2007 Saleen Mustang — SECOND PLACE
73 – Eric Seaman — 2006 Saleen Mustang — THIRD PLACE
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B526 – 2015 – CURRENT SALEEN MUSTANG
74 – Bob & Jackie Betz — 2020 Saleen Mustang — FIRST PLACE
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B527 – SALEEN POWERED
75 – James Horstman — 2007 Saleen F150 — FIRST PLACE
76 – Ramon Gomez — 2000 Saleen Explorer — SECOND PLACE
77 – Dean & Tara Shields — 1998 Saleen Explorer — THIRD PLACE
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G320 – 1966 – 1977 BRONCO
250 – Andy Ogurchak — 1966 Ford Bronco — *SPECIAL AWARD*
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: Eric Seaman, Saleen Club of America
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Y755 – FIRST GEN LIGHTNING F-150 SVT
657 – Barry Rodkey — 1994 Ford Lightning — *SPECIAL AWARD*
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: David Bruno, Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club

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CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS 2019 COVERAGE


Video: SOEC Staff

Early June signals the start of car show season for Ford fans living within the Northeast and Great Lakes region of the United States. The Carlisle Ford Nationals, presented annually at the Carlisle Fairgrounds in central Pennsylvania, had a record-setting 3,196 show vehicles in attendance for this east coast FoMoCo celebration.

An unofficial estimate of 54 Saleen-manufactured vehicles were proudly on display to exhibit Power In The Hands of a Few to all participants and admirers. Our collection of Saleen vehicles for Saturdays Fun Field Car Show ranged from those increasingly popular “four-eyed” 1985-86 editions to the latest 2019 SA-35 as well as rare XP Explorers and a S121 Focus.

With such a fruitful bounty of show cars, here were a few Saleen vehicles of note that we spied over the weekend:

  • The rarely seen California GT. These dealer “zone specials,” without Saleen serialization, are mythical and historical creatures.

  • Two Saleen SC editions, one from 1991 and the other from 1993; both vehicles respectfully represent a high-water mark for Fox generation Saleen Mustangs.

  • A lone SN95 Saleen S351. If the early ‘90s SC were a high-water mark, then the S351 was a multidimensional rocketship towards an innovative new era.

  • New S550 Saleen Mustangs, as the current generation S302 continues to roll through assembly for nationwide distribution, we see abundant opportunities for growth.

Gratitude and appreciation to all participants, enthusiasts and owners that makes this event so exceptional. Until next year!


Video: SOEC Staff

2019 Carlisle Ford Nationals award winners
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R148 – 1984 – 1993 SALEEN MUSTANG
384 – Frank Lomardi — 1989 Saleen Mustang — FIRST PLACE
385 – Karl LaFrance — 1993 Saleen Mustang — SECOND PLACE
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By Ken Appell Carlisle Ford Nationals — *SPECIAL AWARD*
386 – Matthew Baucke — 1989 Saleen Mustang — THIRD PLACE
387 – Michael Kaleda — 1991 Saleen Mustang
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By Lance Miller Carlisle Ford Nationals — *SPECIAL AWARD*
388 – Peter Filippatos — 1988 Saleen Mustang
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By Sean Saleen Saleen Automotive — *SPECIAL AWARD*
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R147 – 1994 – 2004 SALEEN MUSTANG
381 – Nick Yelovich — 2001 Saleen Mustang — FIRST PLACE
382 – Roseann Debella — 2002 Saleen Mustang — SECOND PLACE
383 – Shaun Nye 2000 — Saleen Mustang — THIRD PLACE
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R153 – 2005 – 2014 SALEEN MUSTANG
401 – Reginald Singleton — 2008 Saleen Mustang — FIRST PLACE
402 – Tom Cesare — 2006 Saleen Mustang — SECOND PLACE
403 – Theodore Falk — 2011 Saleen Mustang — THIRD PLACE
404 – Brandley Spotts — 2008 Saleen Mustang
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By Fran Cosentino Branded Club — *SPECIAL AWARD*
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R154 – 2015 – CURRENT SALEEN MUSTANG
405 – Justin & Belinda Warren — 2017 Saleen Mustang — FIRST PLACE
406 – Kenneth Bailey — 2016 Saleen Mustang — SECOND PLACE
407 – Reginald Singleton — 2015 Saleen Mustang — THIRD PLACE
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R155 – SALEEN POWERED
408 – Matt Trebuchon — 2014 Ford Expedition — FIRST PLACE
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By Mike Rey MOCSEM, Saleen Automotive — *SPECIAL AWARD*
409 – Ronald Belch — 2001 Saleen Explorer — SECOND PLACE
410 – Steven Wolfe — 2004 Saleen Focus — THIRD PLACE
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B328 2005 – 2007 FOCUS HATCHBACK (Non SVT)
83 – Cody Clinton — 2005 Saleen S121 — FIRST PLACE
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B316 – FACTORY MODS – INCLUDING POLICE VEHICLES
47 – Lisa & Brian Sams — 1991 Ford Mustang LX SSP — *SPECIAL AWARD*
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: David Bruno, Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club

Award winning Lisa & Brian Sams 1991 Ford Mustang SSP
Award winning Lisa & Brian Sams 1991 Ford Mustang SSP

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FORD NATIONALS, CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA MAY 31 – JUNE 2, 2019

Carlisle Ford Nationals, May 31 to June 2, 2019

SOEC weekend hospitality tent

Vehicle Classes:
131: MUSTANG – 1984 – 1993 SALEEN
133: MUSTANG – 1994 – 2004 SALEEN
135: MUSTANG – 2005 – 2014 SALEEN
137: MUSTANG – 2015 – Present SALEEN
139: SALEEN POWERED (truck, Focus, S7, etc)

CLUB:
Choose SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB in the club drop down menu on registration to help us help you.

Carlisle Events Website:
www.carsatcarlisle.com

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Carlisle Holiday Sale November 23rd – January 2nd

This year the sale returns and kicks off on Black Friday, November 23; running through Wednesday, January 2 at 5 p.m. For more than one month, fans of Carlisle Events and the 10 events produced by the company (plus four auctions backed by Carlisle Auctions) can secure all types of access at a 20% discount. This 20% discount includes season passes and showfield registration; again all at a 20% discount.

https://store.carlisleevents.com/

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CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS 2018 COVERAGE

We survived Carlisle!!! Held during the first weekend of June in Carlisle Pennsylvania, the Ford Nationals IS the place to be for viewing almost 100 acres of FoMoCo products. 2018 marks our tenth consecutive year hosting Saleen owners during this Pennsylvania landmark event. This year we saw the introduction of Team Saleen as well as an inspired return of both Saleen Automotive and Steve Saleen.

There were an estimated 64 (under 70) Saleen manufactured vehicles on the fairgrounds to proudly display Power In The Hands of a Few to all showgoers. Our collection of Saleen vehicles ranged from the early “four-eyed” 1985-86 editions to the latest trifecta of S302 Black, Yellow and White Labels. With a side dish of those rare vintage XP Explorers and Saleen Foci.

Event support appreciation to Rudy & Betsy Beyer for their effort operating the SOEC tent and appreciation to all participants, enthusiasts and owners that makes this event so exceptional.


Video: SOEC Staff

Saleen display tent
Saleen display tent
2003 S281 Extreme wheel
2003 S281 Extreme wheel
93-0016 Saleen Mustang
93-0016 Saleen Mustang
Custom white leather Recaro Trend seating
Custom white leather Recaro Trend seating

2018 Carlisle Ford Nationals award winners
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R148 – 1984 – 1993 SALEEN
339 – FRANK LOMBARDI — 1989 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — FIRST PLACE
340 – KARL LAFRANCE — 1993 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — SECOND PLACE
341 – DALE WARNER — 1985 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — THIRD PLACE
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R149 – 1994 – 2004 SALEEN
342 – JOHNATHAN ELIAS — 2003 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — FIRST PLACE
343 – ANDY BENTINCK-SMITH — 2004 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — SECOND PLACE
344 – NICK YELOVICH — 2001 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — THIRD PLACE
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R152 – 2005 – 2014 SALEEN
353 – REGINALD SINGLETON — 2008 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — FIRST PLACE
354 – JAY RONCA — 2006 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — SECOND PLACE
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: Donald Farr Mustang Times — *SPECIAL AWARD*
355 – WAYNE WACHTER — 2014 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — THIRD PLACE
356 – RUDY & BETSY BEYER — 2013 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — *SPECIAL AWARD*
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: Steve Saleen Saleen Automotive
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R153 – 2015 – PRESENT SALEEN
357 – JOSEPH DIVITTORIO — 2015 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — FIRST PLACE
358 – KENNETH BAILEY — 2016 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — SECOND PLACE
359 – MICHAEL HARRISON — 2017 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — THIRD PLACE
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: Amy Boylan Ford Enthusiast — *SPECIAL AWARD*
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R154 – SALEEN POWERED
360 – RAMON GOMEZ — 2000 FORD EXPLORER SALEEN — FIRST PLACE
361 – BEN MOURA — 2005 FORD FOCUS SALEEN — SECOND PLACE
362 – ROGER FORTUNE — 1996 FORD EXPLORER XP8 — THIRD PLACE
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B318 – 2000-2007 FOCUS HATCHBACK (NON SVT)
59 – GREG WACKETT — 2005 FORD FOCUS — SECOND PLACE
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G201 – 1993 SVT COBRA MUSTANG
132 – PHILIP SCALISE — 1993 FORD MUSTANG — *SPECIAL AWARD*
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: David Bruno, Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club

Award winning Philip Scalise 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
Award winning Philip Scalise 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

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R103 – 1966 MUSTANG – STOCK
199 – ROBERT LARMOUTH — 1966 FORD MUSTANG — *SPECIAL AWARD*
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: Rudy Beyer, Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club

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CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS 2017 COVERAGE

It came. It went. For east-coasters and for those around the Great Lakes region, our celebration of blue oval power kickoffs summer each year with the Carlisle Ford Nationals. Held during the first weekend of June in Carlisle Pennsylvania, the Ford Nationals IS the place to view 82 acres of FoMoCo products.

There were an estimated 47 Saleen manufactured vehicles in attendance for Saturday’s Fun Field Participant Ballot Car Show. With a small collection of Saleen Mustangs in the Carlisle Car Corral anticipating new enthusiastic owners. Our collection of Saleen vehicles ranged from the debut model year 1985 editions to the latest 2017 S302 Yellow Label. With a sprinkle of an S331 Sport Truck and two Saleen Foci.

Event support appreciation to Rudy & Betsy Beyer for their effort operating the SOEC tent and appreciation to all participants, enthusiasts and owners that makes this event so exceptional.


Video: SOEC Staff

89-0024 Saleen SSC
89-0024 Saleen SSC
17-0032 S302 Yellow Label
17-0032 S302 Yellow Label
02-0019 S281 Extreme
02-0019 S281 Extreme
97-0042S S351 Speedster
97-0042S S351 Speedster

2017 Carlisle Ford Nationals award winners
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B327 – 1984 – 1993 SALEEN
89 – ANDY BENTINCK-SMITH — 1989 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — FIRST PLACE
90 – THOMAS TOCCO — 1988 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — SECOND PLACE
91 – MATTHEW BROZOVICH — 1986 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — THIRD PLACE
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B328 – 1994 – 2004 SALEEN
92 – JOHNATHAN ELIAS — 2002 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — FIRST PLACE
93 – ROSEANN DEBELLA — 2002 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — SECOND PLACE
94 – EDWARD LYNCH JR — 1998 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — THIRD PLACE
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B330 – 2005 – 2014 SALEEN
98 – RUDY & BETSY BEYER — 2013 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — FIRST PLACE
99 – REGINALD SINGLETON — 2008 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — SECOND PLACE
100 – ERIC SEAMAN — 2006 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — THIRD PLACE
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B332 – SALEEN POWERED
103 – MICHAEL SEELEY — 2007 FORD SALEEN S331 — FIRST PLACE
104 – KIM AYWAS — 2005 FORD SALEEN S121 — SECOND PLACE
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B310 – 1969 – 1970 COUGAR ELIMINATOR
37 – THOMAS WILDS — 1970 MERCURY COUGAR — *SPECIAL AWARD*
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: David Bruno, Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club

Award winning Thomas Wilds' 1970 Mercury Cougar Boss 302 Eliminator[
Award winning Thomas Wilds’ 1970 Mercury Cougar Boss 302 Eliminator
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FORD NATIONALS, CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA JUNE 2-4, 2017

Carlisle Ford Nationals, June 2-4, 2017

SOEC weekend hospitality tent

Vehicle Classes:
131: MUSTANG – 1984 – 1993 SALEEN
133: MUSTANG – 1994 – 2004 SALEEN
135: MUSTANG – 2005 – 2014 SALEEN
137: MUSTANG – 2015 – Present SALEEN
139: SALEEN POWERED (truck, Focus, S7, etc)

CLUB:
Choose SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB in the club drop down menu on registration to help us help you.

Carlisle Events Website:
www.carsatcarlisle.com

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Gate-N-Go: Your Green Light to the Showfield

Register for the 2017 Carlisle Ford Nationals Showfield. Registration includes weekend admission for two people. To qualify for the 10% Gate-N-Go pre-registration discount and have your entry window sticker mailed to you, please pre-register prior to May 1st, 2017 at midnight EST. Discount will be applied at checkout. After registering, a receipt will be emailed to you – please bring this receipt to the event. If you belong to a club, enter the full club name. Please do not abbreviate the club name.

https://store.carlisleevents.com/

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CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS 2016 COVERAGE

Whew! The first weekend of June described with a single word. 2016 marked our eighth consecutive year hosting Saleen owners during the Ford Nationals by Carlisle Events. There were an estimated 53 (or 54) Saleen manufactured vehicles on the fairgrounds to proudly display Power In The Hands of a Few to all showgoers. A collection of Saleen Mustangs ranging from the initial 1985 production year to the latest 2016 S302. Of special note was the appearance of 88-0020R from Performance Autosport’s proprietor Mark LaMaskin. A reminder of Saleen Automotive’s accomplished motorsport history.

Event support appreciation to Rudy & Betsy Beyer for their tireless effort operating the SOEC tent and assistance with S302 new car delivery during the show. Lastly, gratitude to all participants, enthusiasts and owners that make these events so special.


Video: SOEC Staff

2016 Carlisle Ford Nationals - Photo: Colby Vining
2016 Carlisle Ford Nationals – Photo: Colby Vining
2016 Carlisle Ford Nationals - Photo: Karl LaFrance
2016 Carlisle Ford Nationals – Photo: Karl LaFrance
2016 Carlisle Ford Nationals - Photo: Bill Urbanski
2016 Carlisle Ford Nationals – Photo: Bill Urbanski
2016 Carlisle Ford Nationals - Photo: Bill Urbanski
2016 Carlisle Ford Nationals – Photo: Bill Urbanski

2016 Carlisle Ford Nationals award winners
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G510 – 1984 – 1993 SALEEN
130 – GARY ROSS — 1993 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — FIRST PLACE
131 – COLBY VINING — 1991 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — SECOND PLACE
132 – DALE WARNER — 1985 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — THIRD PLACE
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G511 – 1994 – 2004 SALEEN
133 – JOHNATHAN ELIAS — 2000 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — FIRST PLACE
134 – KARL LAFRANCE — 2004 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — SECOND PLACE
135 – ROSEANN DEBELLA — 2002 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — THIRD PLACE
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G512 – 2005 – 2014 SALEEN
136 – ISAIAH SLONAKER — 2005 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — FIRST PLACE
137 – REGINALD SINGLETON — 2008 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — SECOND PLACE
138 – ERIC SEAMAN — 2006 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — THIRD PLACE
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G513 – SALEEN POWERED
139 – THOMAS SESSOMS — 2007 FORD SALEEN S331 — FIRST PLACE
140 – JOSEPH LAGROSSA — 2007 FORD SALEEN F150 — SECOND PLACE
141 – DOUGLAS BORING — 2004 SALEEN FOCUS — THIRD PLACE
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B729 – YELLOW MUSTANGS
095 – STEVE & SANTINA FLYNN — 1999 SALEEN MUSTANG — SECOND PLACE
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B703 – 1966 – 1977 BRONCO STOCK / LUBR
014 – ANDY BENTINCK-SMITH — 1966 FORD BRONCO — *SPECIAL AWARD*
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: David Bruno, Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club

Award winning Andy Bentinck-Smith’s 1966 Ford Bronco
Award winning Andy Bentinck-Smith’s 1966 Ford Bronco

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FORD NATIONALS, CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA JUNE 3-5, 2016

Carlisle Ford Nationals, June 3-5, 2016

SOEC weekend hospitality tent

Vehicle Classes:
385: MUSTANG – 1984 – 1993 SALEEN
386: MUSTANG – 1994 – 2004 SALEEN
387: MUSTANG – 2005 – 2014 SALEEN
389: SALEEN POWERED (truck, Focus, S7, etc)

CLUB:
Choose SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB in the club drop down menu on registration to help us help you.

Carlisle Events Website:
www.carsatcarlisle.com

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Gate-N-Go: Your Green Light to the Showfield

Register for the 2016 Carlisle Ford Nationals Showfield. Registration includes weekend admission for two people. To qualify for the 10% Gate-N-Go pre-registration discount and have your entry window sticker mailed to you, please pre-register prior to May 2nd, 2016 at midnight EST. Discount will be applied at checkout. After registering, a receipt will be emailed to you – please bring this receipt to the event. If you belong to a club, enter the full club name. Please do not abbreviate the club name.

https://store.carlisleevents.com/

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CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS 2015 IS A WRAP

The fastest weekend in June. This is but one description for the Ford Nationals by Carlisle Events. For an unprecedented third year, SOEC again hosted Steve Saleen and company for a weekend of Power In The Hands of a Few. A weekend filled with first introductions, information sharing, bench racing and countless autographs.

Many thanks goes to Jim Dvorak and Mothers Polish for supplying goody bags, a sample of their California Gold car wash and microfiber towel to our first 48 show registrants. This event relationship dates back to 2009. Show planning and support is the backbone of these gatherings and we must recognize the efforts of Rudy & Betsy Beyer, Mertz family, Boring family, and Greg Wackett for their tireless effort. Lastly, gratitude to all participants, enthusiasts and owners that make these events so special.


Video: Tom Cesare

James Hajkowski's 14-020 302 Yellow Label - Photo by owner
James Hajkowski’s 14-020 302 Yellow Label – Photo by owner
Jeff Foulk's 06-0778 S281 SC - Photo by Owner
Jeff Foulk’s 06-0778 S281 SC – Photo by Owner
Greg Wackett wearing a vintage Steve Saleen fire Suit
Greg Wackett wearing a vintage Steve Saleen fire Suit

2015 Carlisle Ford Nationals award winners
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R205 – 1984 – 1993 SALEEN
326 – BROZOVICH, MATTHEW — 1985 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — FIRST PLACE
327 – MILLER, PAUL — 1989 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — SECOND PLACE
328 – SASSAK, THOMAS L. — 1989 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — THIRD PLACE
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R206 – 1994 – 2004 SALEEN
329 – KISH, MIKE — 2002 FORD SALEEN EXTREME — FIRST PLACE
330 – VINING, COLBY — 2002 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — SECOND PLACE
331 – PIPER, ROD — 2000 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — THIRD PLACE
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R204 – 2005 – 2014 SALEEN
323 – SINGLETON, REGINALD — 2008 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — FIRST PLACE
324 – BUCHAN, JAMIE — 2009 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — SECOND PLACE
325 – DOUGLAS, KEITH — 2007 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — THIRD PLACE
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R203 – SALEEN POWERED
320 – BORING, DOUGLAS — 1988 FORD SALEEN RANGER RACE T — FIRST PLACE
321 – PETERSON, DONALD — 2007 FORD SALEEN S331 — SECOND PLACE
322 – SEELEY, GARY — 2007 FORD F150 SALEEN — THIRD PLACE
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B322 – FOCUS SPEC. INT. (ROUSH, SALEEN, MACH, KONA)
58 – PEFFER, MAT — 2003 FORD FOCUS ROUSH — FIRST PLACE
59 – CLINTON, CODY — 2005 FORD FOCUS ROUSH — SECOND PLACE
60 – BORING, DOUGLAS — 2004 FORD SALEEN FOCUS — THIRD PLACE
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B357 – 1968 – 1969 FAIRLANE/TORINO
166 – BREGITZER, DENNIS — 1968 FORD TORINO GT — THIRD PLACE
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: Steve Saleen Saleen
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Y153 – 1955 – 1957 THUNDERBIRDS
582 – MENTZER, CHARLES — 1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD — *SPECIAL AWARD*
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: Rudy Beyer Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club
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Y172 – 1969 – 1973 BOSS (INC SHINODA)
646 – SMITH, MICHAEL A — 1969 FORD MUSTANG BOSS — *SPECIAL AWARD*
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: David Bruno Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club

Award winning Michael A. Smith's 1969 Boss 302 - Photo by Jeff Foulk
Award winning Michael A. Smith’s 1969 Boss 302 – Photo by Jeff Foulk

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EAST COAST DEBUT OF 2015 BLACK LABEL 302, CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA: JUNE 6, 2015

Photos by: Betsy & Rudy Beyer

Since Saleen is located in Corona, California East Coast fans didn’t have an opportunity to see a 2015 Black Label Saleen 302 in person. The debut of the 2015 Black Saleen 302 was in Los Angeles on March 20, 2015. The debut car was painted in a new Saleen Signature color, California Sunset. The color is a bright gleaming yellow that changes tones as the amount of sunlight changes, like the California setting sun.

A Beryllium Black Label Saleen 302 was displayed at the April Knott’s Berry Farm show on April 19, 2015 while the California Sunset Black Label Saleen 302 was in a China.

The Ford Nationals in Carlisle, Pennsylvania was the East Coast debut of the 2015 California Sunset Black Label Saleen 302. The car hauler trailer arrived around 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 6. Excited fans crowded around the Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club tent as Saleen staff, Derek Hall and Dan Webster off-loaded the Saleen from its trailer stall.

At this point a chef would have passed out samples of the delicacy that was just prepared. Steve Saleen didn’t distribute samples of the car, but patient fans did receive a free autographed poster of the new Black Label Saleen 302. In addition to the posters, cards with the Saleen 302 specifications and Sturgis Mustang Rally magazines were passed out.

While Steve Saleen signed posters, the Black Label Saleen 302 remained on display in front of the SOEC tent. The curiosity of the crowd was satisfied, and the desire for a new Saleen was been awakened for many fans.

After the autograph session, seven Saleen vehicles participated in the parade to downtown Carlisle to park and remain on display for the evening. After the parade, the group went to dinner at Apple Bees.

The Supercharged Black Label Saleen 302’s starting price is $73,214. If you are currently unable to fulfill the desire own a Supercharged Black Label Saleen 302 with the full body Saleen makeover, then other versions are available. The naturally aspirated Black Label Saleen 302 starts at $62,362, the Supercharged Yellow Label Saleen 302 starts at $53,720, and the naturally aspirated White Label Saleen 302 starts at $42,754. Check out www.saleen.com for details.

In the past, Saleen Mustangs were together on the Showfield, but other Saleen vehicles were scattered in their respective class based on the Ford model. This year Carlisle Events added a Saleen Powered Class so that all Ford/Saleen produced vehicles could be parked together.

The Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club was pleased to host Steve Saleen’s appearance at the Carlisle Event. Thank you to all of the Saleen owners who helped with many tasks. Also thank you to Ken Appell and the Carlisle Events staff for their help. Lance Miller and Bill Miller (great friends but not related) are the owners of Carlisle Events. Under their direction the Carlisle Ford Nationals has become a great place for our Saleen owners to gather and share their enthusiasm for Saleen “Power in the Hands of a Few”.

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