Update from Carlisle Events!

[7E-Bodies]

Bummer. Had hoped to finally meet you.

Kevin

[cuda hunter]

So may great folks I was hoping to meet this year. 
this will be my second year. 
Gonna miss you guys.  Maybe next year huh? 

[MEK-Dangerous]

I think the show will go on as scheduled. Attendance will be down to maybe half of what we are used to, but maybe not. It will be sad to see, but on the positive end, we have a big tent, so the 6 or so of us that actually show up will have plenty of room for social distancing.   

In case you missed it, that was sarcasm. I'm sure there will be more than 6 of us, but we will be responsible adults in this matter. Practice social distancing, and be safe people. There are so many awesome people on this forum, I would hate to hear of any of you getting the virus.

[7E-Bodies]

 

[screamindriver]

It'll be interesting to see how this plays out... There's quite a few other shows in the area that have cancelled for mid july here already{remember no gatherings over 25 people}..Some wanted to open their business ahead of the governor's mandate..He told them they risk losing their business license and any business insurance wouldn't cover any issues before it's time to actually open their area ...It might get ugly here until it's over..

[fc7cuda]

Well the way I see it, this is an opportunity for Chrysler is a Carlisle to step up and get the ball rolling.  Let's safely have some swap meets and car shows and slowly get closer to what was previously normal. 

[Chryco Psycho]

AT this point I doubt I will be allowed into the US as I have no US status  , even If I can enter I would likely be in quarantine for 2 weeks , How do I afford that ? So far there are zero flights allowed into Panama until the first week of July now & that is not a firm date either so I might not be able to return Home .
SO Unless they change the date to Sept I doubt it will be possible for me to even attend .

[anlauto]

@screamindriver  Carlisle's first event is in 27 days, June 17th, what is your Governor's restrictions on large gatherings right now and do you see them being lifted in the next three weeks ?

Our Premiere  just announced the ruling against crowds of more then 5 people be extended well into June

[69BFan]

If the "Spring Carlisle" event is able to go on, it will be a good indicator of how things may proceed.  As a vendor for the Chrysler show, even though it is scheduled three weeks after the Spring meet, things will be constantly changing.  I can only hope that they make a decision in a timely manner. 

For the people attending the Spring meet, I personally believe that a decision needs to be posted by May 29th.  Likewise, I hope that a decision to reschedule the Mopar event will be made and posted by June 15th. 

We are very much on the fence on how we will deal with the show.  Unless something changes drastically, we will be at the show in July.  Most probably, we will be operating with less inventory as I am anticipating attendance being down 30 to 40%.  Unless, things open up drastically, I feel that attendance will be made up mostly of those who are within a two to three hour drive one way.

Has anyone checked into their lodging accommodations?  Are they going to be only able to operate at 25 to 50% vacancy?  The same with restaurants, what will they be able to do to handle the people.

Not to be all gloom and doom, but the methods on how things will proceed should be important to all of us.  We can all take the efforts to operate safely.  I am sure that Carlisle Events are working to make things work.  Other than the health concerns, for us to attend the event, it is approximately an $8400 expense before I pull out of the drive heading to the event.  This is just pure out expenses, no inventory cost.  At what point is it financially necessary to change your business plan for the weekend.  This is the question that almost all of the vendors are asking at this time.

[captcolour]

Cumberland County, PA ranks 18th in the state in number of cases.  That's out of nearly 70 counties.  PA manages restrictions on a county level with three phases:  Red, Yellow and Green. 37 counties currently in yellow phase.  Cumberland County moves to Yellow Phase restrictions tomorrow which includes:

    Stay at Home Order Lifted for Aggressive Mitigation
    Large Gatherings of More Than 25 Prohibited
    In-Person Retail Allowable, Curbside and Delivery Preferable
    Indoor Recreation, Health and Wellness Facilities and Personal Care Services (such as gyms, spas, hair salons, nail salons and other entities that provide massage therapy), and all Entertainment (such as casinos, theaters) Remain Closed
    Restaurants and Bars Limited to Carry-Out and Delivery Only

Last level is Green Phase and no counties moved to green as of yet.  Green phase just says:

    Aggressive Mitigation Lifted
    All Individuals Must Follow CDC and PA Department of Health Guidelines

So unless Cumberland County moves to green before July 1st, doubt the show will go on.  The fact that no counties are at green yet is an issue.

[7E-Bodies]

Sounds identical to Illinois

[screamindriver]

The above break-down pretty much sums it up...Moving into the yellow phase IS the 25 person gathering...Trust me I'm with everyone and would like to see this event happen...I've made quite a few upgrades on the cuda and I've been ready for the show...
      It just doesn't appear to be moving fast enough in the time frame we have left...The US has extended the border restrictions for yet another month !! So no one will get in until at least the end of june..That's cutting it close considering it might not open even then...
   I understand the situation but I can't help but feel we're all being held hostage to the crisis...Let's face it most of our hobby's crowd are older,and wiser and we should at least have the chance to do the right thing if this event is allowed to happen...It's not like we're a bunch of kids at the beach or the bar with no concerns for everyone's well being..

[7E-Bodies]

  indeed...but the whole thing just gets so damn depressing. Now the mob media is gearing up to hype a "second wave". I'm truly in the mindset that the whole thing is an opportunity.

Kevin

[Mrbill426]

Agreed and I am not buying into it. 

indeed...but the whole thing just gets so damn depressing. Now the mob media is gearing up to hype a "second wave". I'm truly in the mindset that the whole thing is an opportunity.

Kevin

[Brads70]

I'm thinking/hunch that this will get rescheduled to Sept ?