Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals Returns for 2021!

By Daud Gonzalez - April 29, 2021

Don’t miss out on one of the largest and most anticipated automotive events of the year- including 2,300+ unique vehicles on display.

In just a little over two weeks, the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Pennsylvania will become the hotbed of some of the country’s best builds! This spectacular event returns to the East Coast during a two-day stretch, May 14-15. Admission is 100 percent open to all and daily tickets can be purchased for just $10.

Few automotive gatherings can boast a display this grand and diversity this vast. Without a doubt this is one of the year’s premier events for automotive enthusiasts. Let’s talk about just a couple activities planned throughout the show.

JDM, Euro, & Domestic Exhibits in Full Force

Love European imports? Well, you have come to the right place. The 2021 show will feature both a Volvo-specific celebration, along with the Opel Nationals, an event that only happens every 5 years.

Renault will also make a strong showing at the Nationals, featuring a display focusing on 1980’s Renaults, along with a special display on the Renault 12- the largest ever seen in North America.

Imports more your thing? Check out the Honda K-series 20 year anniversary showcase, which will only feature builds with K-engines and K-swaps of all kinds.

Maybe the smooth song of an inline-six is more your calling? Well, the 30 year celebration event of the legendary Toyota 2JZ will also grace the Nationals, featuring 2JZ builds of all kinds.

Indoor Displays, Drive-thru Judging, Drifting, Autocross, and More!

Those interested in the finest vehicles the show has to offer will find solace in the premier indoor display, featuring the best of the best from each category across the whole event.

Not to mention, there is also drive-thru judging for any vehicle that signs up for a show!

If you love racing, we are just getting to the good stuff. Not only will there be the Race Car Paddock featuring all kinds of race cars through many decades on display, but also live motorsports!

Included will be both an Autocross competition and a drifting exhibition, including Drift Limbo!

Exhaust Competition, Low Car Limbo, Vehicle Seminars, Car Corral

As if that wasn’t already a jam-packed event list, there is still more to experience at IPN 2021. The multi-stage exhaust competition will judge based on the best overall sound, not just noise.

There will be a Low Car Limbo, which will put an end to the debate of whose car is actually the lowest (is it even fair to have a Miata?).

Those interested in topic-specific seminars as well will have the chance to attend for free. This year’s topic’s include Fuel Injection Retrofits on classic cars and Importing Your Dream Car to the U.S. and what the process is like.

Also, at the Car Corral, there will be all types of different vehicles of all models and ages for sale for those interested. Yes, this event is that massive!