Showfield & People

The Carlisle Showfield

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. Bill Miller of Carlisle Events announces that Jason Liss is the winner of the 1986 XR4Ti Give-Away car.	One of the most memorable Carlisle's ever saw 236 Merkurs on the showfield for 3 fun filled days. We had our obligatory rain on Friday but by Saturday it was dry and Sunday was sunny and HOT. There were plenty of Merkur stories being told, and lots of last minute prep being done to the cars before judging.
	The showfield on Saturday morning	Rich Franco looking at Paul West's car	One of the strong Canadian contingent relaxing on the showfield
	Scott Williams details his wheels.	Nice shirts!	The Carlisle events '86 XR give-away

Rows upon Rows of Merkurs
Saul Rivkin is interviewed fore a future 'Cars at Carlisle' show on Speed Channel.		Steve Kummerfeldt's car - all the way from Southern California		Wilky discusses the finer points of Merkur ownership
Rick DaSilva	Lubrication!	Scott Williams & Richie Franco detailing their cars	Wilky pauses for a moment while cleaning the car	Jim Gosses walks the showfield
Norm Tannehill, MaryAnn West & Brad Anesi working the tent on Saturday morning	Paul Michael Van-Hook detailing his Scorpio	Andrew West detailing his back seats!	Connie Anglin puts out her Merkur cookies	Ron Arnold's original 49,000 mile '85 in the Invitational Exhibit.area
Ken Harrison relaxes in the sun	Andrew West's car	Carlisle Event's President Bill Miller congratulates Jerry Chandler for coordinating the 65-car strong convoy	Rich Franco relaxes in front of his car
Peter Denbigh & ??	Peter Denbigh displays an original Merkur Owner's ID card, key ring and leather holder in the mailing box. A very rare item.		Jeremy Rivera's spectacular XR with it's wide body kit.
	George Schults' spotless '85	Eric Cotos' original Sierra Cosworth	One of the 65-strong convoy	Taryn Cotos' award winning '88 XR
		Richard Thompson's mangled caliper.		David Lockhart arrives at the showfield
Chris Grayson, Saul Rivkin, Dennis Edwards, Ron Arnold, George Schults and Chris Anglin	Gus Efstathiou and friends	Don't ever be concerned about whether your car is fit to be taken to Carlisle! Steve DuChene's worthy winner of the Die-Hard award.	A nicely detailed engine bay. Anyone know whose car this is?	Steve DuChene and friends relax on the showfield
*The MCA wins the largest club award with 236 cars!* (L to R) Bill Miller (Carlisle Events founder), Paul West, Scott Williams, Norm Tannehill, Miss All Ford Nationals, Brad Anesi, Saul Rivkin and Lisa Leatherly Click here for the Carlisle Events award winners Click here for past winner 1996-2004

Showfield Seminars
On Saturday, Dave Planakis held the Merkur faithful spellbound with a very informative seminar on the XR4Ti vacuum system, and problems encountered when vacuum leaks occur. Sunday morning under the tent, Chris Grayson and Chris Anglin gave a hands-on demonstration of suspension modifications to a packed house.
		Dave Planakis explains some of the tools and tricks of the trade.	Chris Grayson & Chris Anglin explains operation of the suspension components and demonstrate bushing replacement.

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