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Mustang enthusiasts have asked for a magazine that has no ads, no sales pitches, and no bogus “fillers” to eat up space. They have asked for a magazine that is free, easy to access, and nothing but focused on Mustang pictures and content. They have asked for a magazine produced and written by Mustang owners. They have asked for a magazine that highlights the daily drivers and the average Mustang that is driven and is not a trailer queen. They have asked for the chance to one day have their ride, their group, their club, or their cause to be recognized in print or online. It is our absolute pleasure to meet these standards and to give you STANG Magazine. We hope that both our message and our image will be seen in every Mustang community out there. Thank you Mustang fans and enjoy your ride! - Daniel Ramey, Editor-In-Chief

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ON THE COVER PEGASUS — Chris Perry

TEN TON STONE Daniel Ramey

ABOVE AND BEYOND Joyce Galanti

TALKING WITH TJ CARLISLE 2022

THE GOAT Doug Smith

ENJOY THE RIDE Anita Everett

2022 STANG MAGAZINE CELEBRITY CHOICE WINNER PEGASUS — Chris Perry

SHOTS FROM THE SHOW Photos by Rob Walko

OPEN INVITATION Mike Everett

CARLISLE RECORD BREAKING YEAR Carlisle Press Release SHOWTIME Daniel Ramey

STANG MAG SOCIAL HOUR Daniel Ramey MORE THAN CAR PASSION Chuck DeKett

VENOM INVASION Daniel Ramey MUSTANGS AT DAYTONA Daniel Ramey OUR STAFF w w w.stangmagazine.com

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like to first introduce myself. My name is TJ, blah blah

This year’s Ford Nationals was one for the books.

blah, that sums it up and all you need to know. Whew…

STANG Magazine absolutely rocked the house! Friday

got past the CRAP no one cares about! Now for the

night, we had a STANG Mag Kickoff Party Concert

good stuff.

and VIP After Party. The STANG Mag VIP After Party

Mustang culture is one that is very unique and brings

was hosted by our very own Brad Peterson. He is

together people from all walks of life. One thing is for

our “Master Chef” and he literally worked his ass off

sure though, the STANG Mag crew isn’t your typical

Thursday preparing all of the food for the after party

crew. We are a bunch of weirdos, oddballs, and out-

and let me say that he did not disappoint! The food

casts. We party hard and live by our ride or die motto and have adventures like no other.

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Las Vegas in front of a restaurant packed full of guests

touring some of America’s most haunted sites, to having my ass spanked by a beautiful Latina in

was amazing, succulent chicken with zesty flavors just bursting in your mouth.

On Saturday, we hosted the STANG Mag Rev Your Engine Tribute to our fallen, STANG Mag Meet and Greet, and of course our own STANG Mag Rib Con-

(and owning it), it’s never a dull moment! All I can say

test. The Rev Your Engine Tribute was a huge success,

is... strap in, rev the shit out of your motor, and let’s go!

as with all of our loud cars, we definitely attracted a

crowd who cheered on with us as we lit it up. There

Hell Yeah! I wasn’t going to let this opportunity go to

were many spectators who had their cameras and

waste. As soon as we struck the first chord to the song

phones out recording this event. The Meet and Greet

Rockin’ In the Free World by Neil Young, I was in heaven.

was special as we had our cars up near the stage so

The cacophony of life seemed to disappear and

that kids could sit in them and take pictures in them.

harmonized into a single epic moment. For two metal

The excited looks on the kids’ faces as they got into our

heads who have never played with each other, or for

cars made me realize that the future of Mustangs is in

that matter even rehearsed with the band, we came on

good hands.

stage cold and kicked the shit out of that song! We

The best part for me was playing on stage with Ten Ton Stone with my good friend Doug Smith. Doug wanted

absolutely rocked it on stage. This is one moment I will truly remember for the rest of my life.

to perform one song with the band and out of the blue

Huge Thanks to Doug Smith, STANG Magazine, and

one day he had asked me if I would join him on stage.

Ten Ton Stone for making this possible.

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I KNEW THAT THIS WOULD BE THE BIGGEST SHOW I HAD EVER PARTICIPATED IN, BUT PULLING ONTO THE SHOWFIELD FOR THE FIRST TIME ON THAT FRIDAY I WAS STILL LEFT SPEECHLESS...

The Carlisle Ford Nationals is a show I have wanted

was going to take the full three days if I was going to

to do since I first started modding my Mustang three

take it all in. With well over 3,400 vehicles registered

years ago, but living eight hours away in Charlotte,

for this show and (I’m guessing) over 2,000 of those

NC is quite a drive. In January of 2022, I decided

being Mustangs, it was just an amazing sight. To

that this would be the year and registered for the

see that many Mustangs in one place at one time...

show. I knew that this would be the biggest show I

needless to say I was in heaven!

had ever participated in, but pulling onto the showfield for the first time on that Friday I was still left speechless at the size of this event. At that point, I could see why it was a three day event because it

The excitement for me was not only to be in the showfield at Carlisle, but to get to see in person and meet some of the people I have followed on

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PEGASUS – 2019 GT social media for years. That is what the car community is to me, it’s about the people and relationships made along the way. Bringing home an award from the Ford Nationals would be a dream come true, but with the amount of badass Mustangs on the lot it was in no way expected. Then to find out on Saturday that I was selected as the Celebrity Choice Award from STANG Magazine, words could not express my excitement and gratitude. I am truly honored and humbled to be selected. What a show and what a great time!

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THE 2022 CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS (JUNE 3-5) BECAME THE LARGEST CAR SHOW EVER PRODUCED

BY CARLISLE EVENTS !

Carlisle, PA – Carlisle Events has been hosting

You heard right, the 2022 Carlisle Ford Nationals (June 3-5) became the largest car show ever produced

by Carlisle Events and in doing so, broke a record previously set in 2003 by a non-Ford event. This makes the Carlisle Ford Nationals THE “King of the Hill” at Carlisle and with room to spare over some of its brand X competitors.

automotive gatherings at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds

With amazing weather spanning three days, the National

since 1974. In addition, the Carlisle Ford N ationals

Parts Depot Showfield quickly filled up, bringing car

presented by Meguiar’s has been entertaining tens of

owners and enthusiasts together to mix, mingle, and

thousands of enthusiasts since its inception in 1995.

enjoy the sights and sounds of all things Ford. Not

This year, the company who has welcomed generations

only were the cars on display, but vendors were set

of families through its gates for nearly 50 years, and

up too, offering shopping opportunities for those

the event, which has been growing in size for the past

looking for OEM or NOS items, plus merchandise,

10 years, set an all-time high for registered Showfield

collectibles, and more. While parts and shopping are

vehicles with 3,454.

a popular draw for those coming to Carlisle, the display

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cars are what really grabs everyone’s attention…

Summit, Electric Avenue (EV’s), and the annual Ford

and grab their attention they did.

Nationals Select display in Building Y.

It’s only fitting that a record-setting event set a few

Cars didn’t just show at Carlisle, they were in motion

other records along the way. In addition to its grandiose

too by way of a trio of parades and some exciting

nature, the Carlisle Ford Nationals also hosted a record

track activities. Select cars from the SSP Mustang display

amount of registered Shelby vehicles. Team Shelby

paraded around the grounds, Team Shelby hosted

boasted over 400 registered club members and

a grand cruise-in, and nearly 300 Showfield participants

made a real splash indoors too, as part of their 60-

rolled into the streets of downtown Carlisle for the

year celebration. In Building T at 3 p.m. on June 3,

annual Ford Parade and Street Party.

Gary Patterson, president of Shelby American, Jim Owens, Mustang and Shelby Marketing Manager, Carlisle Events co-owners Bill Miller, Jr. and Lance Miller, and anxious onlookers witnessed the unveiling of the “Cammer Cobra” concept, a 427 SOHC V8 powered continuation Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe.

In addition, Friday hosted track time with Gateway Mustang and Ford Performance Racing School (FPRS) plus a Real Street Shootout (autocross). Saturday offered more track fun with Gateway and FPRS, plus a rolling exhaust contest, and rolling burnout and donut contest supported by Atturo Tires. VMP

Special displays included the Lightweight Reunion

Performance also came to Carlisle and brought the

in Building T, 40 years of SSP Mustangs, the Bronco

cars to life with dyno tuning. Families even got to

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enjoy some monster truck rides by way of the Virginia Giant.

This star-studded event included some special guests too. Of course, Ford stood front and center as a brand, but with them came some familiar faces, including John Clor, Jim Owens, Kash Singh, Carl Widmann, and Emeline King. In addition, Steve Saxty and Al Joniec found their way to Carlisle, while Camilo Pardo, designer of the 2005 Ford GT and Steve Saleen also spent time at Carlisle meeting guests and signing autographs. Jack Roush, Jr. even surprised showgoers by attending the Carlisle Ford Nationals for the first time.

Save the date because the 2023 Carlisle Ford N ationals returns to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds June 2-4. Planned special display themes include an SVT Anniversary Reunion, SVT Cobra Reunion, Ford Lightning Anniversary Reunion, the Coyote Den Display (open to all Coyote Powered Fords including swaps), and a Malaise Era Vehicle Display. For details on this event or to check out the winner’s list and photos visit CarlisleEvents.com.

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WHAT SETS CARLISLE APART FROM THE REST? THE ANSWER IS QUITE SIMPLE. THE PEOPLE.

and has become the Ford “mecca” calling others from all over the country yet to experience its splendor.

What sets Carlisle apart from the rest? The answer is quite simple. The PEOPLE. Carlisle has one of the most dedicated and annually returning group of Ford fans

Carlisle Ford Nationals once again has produced an

on the planet! Year after year, they all strive hard to

amazing event for 2022. Every year, Mustang and Ford

make each event better than the one before with new

enthusiasts from all over the world look forward to

ideas, new displays, and new custom vehicles. Carlisle

stepping foot once again on the Carlisle fairgrounds to

Ford Nationals has one of the biggest displays of Ford

see both familiar and new faces as well as familiar and

Mustangs that you will ever see in one location. For many,

new Ford vehicles. Carlisle is an annual reunion for most

Carlisle becomes “SHOWTIME”.

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As always, STANG Magazine was in attendance and doing our part to make sure that this year’s Carlisle Ford Nationals was unforgettable. Not only did we have our annual display on the Midway with our select Mustangs, we hosted the Friday Night Kick-Off Concert, hosted a Saturday Social Hour Meet & Greet at the main stage, and spearheaded the STANG Mag Rev Your Engine Tribute for our deceased loved ones who were all major players in the Carlisle Mustang scene and painfully missed by all. From sun up to sun down Thursday to Sunday, Carlisle Ford Nationals was off the hook with so much to see, do, and experience!

All the major Mustang companies were on site including Roush, Saleen, and Shelby. There were new released Mustang, Bronco, and other Ford models on display.

Carlisle even provided the opportunity to meet and greet Ford celebrities as they do every year. Around every corner, you never know who you will run into. For

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us, Carlisle has become home and a chance to enjoy the passion that we all share.

For those who have never experienced Carlisle Ford Nationals, we strongly urge you to make the trip and experience it for yourself. It is unlike any other Ford event in the country and it is much more than just a simple show. It is a long weekend of fun, sun, and your face smiling so hard it will hurt for weeks afterwards.

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THIS BAND HAS IT ALL AND WE WANTED TO GIVE THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY AT THE BIGGEST FORD EVENT ON THE PLANET.

an actual Friday night kick-off concert on the main stage to launch the weekend’s festivities. Without hesitation, we accepted the offer!

Now if you ever have been to Carlisle Ford Nationals, you would know that this event is HUGE and there are thousands of attendees. We knew we could get the job

Carlisle Ford Nationals 2022 was EPIC in every form and

done, but we needed a band that would rock the socks

that is because STANG Magazine was invited to bring

off anyone listening or attending the concert. That was

back a long standing tradition that was somehow lost

the biggest challenge. We needed the best band in

along the way in Carlisle Ford Nationals history. What

the area to play at Carlisle and one that could cover just

was that tradition you might ask? The answer - kick off

about every music genre out there. Without hesitation,

concerts. By history, Carlisle has hosted some amazing

we picked a local rock cover band called Ten Ton Stone.

bands on stage at various events since their inception.

Coincidentally, we had Ten Ton Stone perform at one

For unknown reasons, the music scene seemed to die

of our previous STANG Mag events and we were

down over the years and randomly we approached the

beyond thrilled with the band’s appearance, abilities,

staff at Carlisle last year with a request that we have our

and performance. This band has it all and we wanted to

own band set up at our display and rock the house. Lucky

give them the opportunity to play at the biggest Ford

for us, Carlisle said yes, and better yet, asked us to host

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After months of preparation, the day finally came and the STANG Magazine Friday Night Kick-Off Concert was born! The Carlisle stage was revived and a long standing tradition was reborn! The stage was set, our Mustangs were parked and displayed in the pit, and we rocked out until the sun went down. Not only did Ten Ton Stone deliver a stellar performance, they even invited two of our staff members to join them in showing off their guitar skills by aiding in playing the song “Keep on Rocking in the Free World”. Needless to say Doug and TJ, who were the staff that got to play on stage, will never forget that moment and neither will the rest of us for that matter. Just seeing them smile the entire time while wailing on those strings was priceless.

Ten Ton Stone killed it and they went above and beyond in helping bring back a Carlisle tradition that we hope will now continue and never get lost again. We can’t thank Carlisle enough for the opportunity and we can’t thank Ten Ton Stone enough for the memories. Special thanks to the members for a great night. Holly on vocals, PW on lead guitar, Tommy on drums, Jeff on bass, and Wolfie on rhythm guitar, you all ROCK! Special thanks also goes out to Rob Walko for capturing the night and delivering photos that will forever go down in STANG Mag and Carlisle Ford Nationals history!

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AS A SHELBY OWNER, I COULD NOT WAIT TO CHECK OUT THE 60 YEARS OF SHELBY DISPLAY...

fair grounds. Second, they set a record for the greatest number of registered Shelby vehicles. Third, and one of my favorites, STANG Magazine was on hand, hosted a free kickoff concert on the main stage on Friday evening, and had a presentation

GOAT – Greatest of All Time! That is truly what

Saturday of just a few of the many Mustangs featured in

Carlisle Ford Nationals was this year. Why was it

STANG Magazine. It was a jammed packed weekend

the greatest? Pretty simple. First, a new record

of cars, trucks, and fans of everything Ford.

was set by Carlisle for the largest show field in their histo-

Carlisle Ford Nationals also had a whole crew of

ry. That is an impressive feat! Considering that Ford

celebrity speakers and presenters including Steve

Nationals has been an event for almost 30 years and

Saleen, Jack Roush Jr., and many, many others.

there have been countless other events held at the

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DOUG SMITH presentation that I was able to see firsthand was Emeline King, Transportation Designer for Ford. It was a great interview and a great story to back it up.

Walking the show field was amazing, seeing some of the most beautiful cars and trucks ever. Mustangs, Thunderbirds, F-150s, Crown Vics, Probes and Pintos, there was something for everyone to enjoy and appreciate. I will admit, I am a little biased, so as a Shelby owner, I could not wait to check out the 60 Years of Shelby display in Building T. 60 years of Carroll Shelby’s vision, presented in awe inspiring beauty!

Due to the number of vehicles on display and a mere three days to see it all, it was difficult to take everything in, but there’s always next year! STANG Magazine will be back, on the Midway, and bigger than ever! If you didn’t get a chance to see us this year, make sure you stop by in 2023, meet the STANG crew and get your own ride featured in an upcoming issue. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS HOSTS SOME AMAZING MOMENTS WHERE THE ATTENDEES CAN REALLY GET TO SPEND TIME WITH THE MAJOR PLAYERS OF THE FORD AND MUSTANG SCENE. This year at Carlisle Ford Nationals, STANG Magazine was

Throughout the hour, we met people from around the

asked to take center stage on Saturday to host a social

country with the furthest traveling from Texas and

hour and meet and greet. Instead of us sitting around

Michigan. We also met kids attending for their first time

for an hour talking about the magazine and how you

and gave them the opportunity to get their photos

can get your Mustang featured, we decided to bring up

taken while enjoying sitting in the driver’s seat of our

some of our best ponies to put them on display, open the

beloved Mustangs. The best part about the hour was

doors, and give the audience a chance to sit inside some

looking around and watching everyone enjoying their

of these beauties. Mainly for the kids, we thought this

time talking with each other and asking the staff questions

idea would get the audience more engaged and more

about their Mustangs. This was much better than sitting

passionate about the Ford Mustang. Not only that, but

around and listening to another vendor trying to sell their

we also utilized the time to have a rib cook off contest

product and promote their business.

with audience participation and handed out some STANG Magazine swag including posters, flags, and other merch.

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the major players of the Ford and Mustang scene. Even though we wouldn’t really consider ourselves as a “major player” in the industry, we do consider ourselves as a cornerstone of the ever changing but yet surviving Mustang legacy and will continue to do our part in passing on the Ford passion from year to year. We want to thank Carlisle Ford Nationals for a wonderful year and opportunity and we look forward to many more to come.

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WE BROUGHT OUR CARS UP IN FRONT OF THE STAGE AND MADE THEM AVAILABLE FOR THE FAMILIES AND KIDS TO ENJOY, THAT’S WHERE IT STRUCK HOME FOR ME. I met the STAG Mag family in 2021 when I won my spot

bit more. I was looking for a group of people who love

in their 2021 Carlisle Ford Nationals display. I was a bit

cars, are laid back, fun, and friendly. By the end the

shy at first being that I didn’t know anyone, but it didn’t

weekend I knew I had found my place.

take long for that to change! I’ve had a passion for cars (particularly Mustangs) since my childhood days. I fondly remember walking car shows with my dad and listened to him as he called out almost every make and model as we approached each car. I could tell when I pulled up at the display in 2021 that these people shared the same passion I did. At this time, I have had my current Mustang for about 5 months. I had started going out to shows and meets looking to meet people who shared the same interest as me, however, unknowingly I was looking for a

Fast forward a year later to Carlisle Ford Nationals 2022.

I was excited that I was returning with the STANG Mag family, but I had no clue that attending this event with them would take things to a whole other level for me.

Meeting the president of Shelby American, enjoying the Friday night Kick-Off party with a live concert by Ten Ton Stone, watching scores of people pull out their cell phones and record our display as every car participated in our Rev Your Engine Tribute to family and friends who’ve passed on, and cruising down the streets of Historic

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Carlisle while participating in the Carlisle Ford Nationals Parade were just a few of many great memories made this year. Although, one will stick out more to me than the rest and that would be the STANG Mag Social Hour.

We were invited by Carlisle Fairgrounds to take over the Main Stage area, introduce ourselves, and entertain the crowd. We brought our cars up in front of the stage and made them available for the families and kids to enjoy, that’s where it struck home for me.

Watching the kids come up close with their parents and enjoy the same experience I had with my dad when I was their age. Letting them sit in the car for pictures and talking with them about it. Seeing them smile big with their eyes lit up when I told them they could get in. To me, that was an extremely special moment and I’d like to thank Daniel Ramey of STANG Magazine as well as the organizers of Carlisle Ford Nationals for making this happen. It is something I know I will never forget, and I hope the families and children that enjoyed will have lifelong memories of it as well.

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THE WEATHER WAS AMAZING! PEOPLE WERE AMAZING! THE SHOW WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!

with my family… the STANG Magazine crew and supporters! The weather was AMAZING! People were AMAZING! The show was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! STANG Magazine went above and beyond this year at Carlisle Ford Nationals with hosting the Friday night kick off concert with Ten Ton Stone, hosting a STANG

Last year I had my Mustang on display at the STANG display. This year I had my 2019 Ford Ranger as a support vehicle. I look forward to Carlisle not just for the cars, trucks, and displays but for spending time

Mag meet and greet and social hour at the main stage on Saturday, reviving and putting on display for attendee use the historical “The Other Side Sucks Saloon” known all along the east coast since 2006 for

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its appearance at dozens of racing events, showing off the newly revised and printed STANG magazine issues, handing out the infamous STANG Willy Wonka event tickets and souvenir lanyards of past and future events, and greeting friends and family making all visitors feel welcome! Oh, we also had a rib cook off, Rev the Engine Tribute for friends and family that have passed and hosted a VIP party after the kick off concert! WHAT A FLIPPING WEEKEND! Our staff at STANG Magazine put in 110% and it showed this year! By far, one of the best years to date and many more to come.

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I AM SO GRATEFUL THAT CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS ALLOWED US TO PLAY A LARGER ROLE IN THE EVENT THIS YEAR. Leading up to the Carlisle Ford Nationals is always

included give-aways, a Friday night VIP Party hosted

exciting hearing about what STANG Magazine has

by STANG Magazine, a rib cook-off, and the best was

planned. I am so grateful that Carlisle Ford Nationals

STANG Magazine taking the stage inviting the crowd

allowed us to play a larger role in the event this

to join us as two of our members played with the

year. It was over the top with an awesome tent that

band Ten Ton Stone at the Carlisle Kick-off Concert.

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I felt so proud of the people I now call my STANG family that worked so hard putting the event together and adding so much more to this three day event.

I loved talking to the people that came to our tent about the magazine and the adventures we go on.

Most are incredibly surprised by how much we do and the magazine itself. I love telling the story of one man’s dream of creating this magazine that brought together a family of people that believe in our motto to “Enjoy the Ride and Who You Ride With”.

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STANG MAGAZINE ALWAYS HAS AN OPEN INVITATION TO ANYONE ATTENDING CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS TO STOP

BY THE DISPLAY, SAY HI, AND HANG OUT WITH THE FAMILY. It’s always a great experience with STANG Magazine

together. Each year our display gets better and more

at Carlisle displaying our Mustangs on the Midway. It

inviting to meet new people.

is always a great gathering with friends and meeting new people that come to see our cars, talk about the magazine, and all of the adventures we have been on

I like to be able to walk around and check out the other Mustangs and see all the different modifications and how they make their car personal to them. I love

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hearing the history and stories behind each ride. It is also great to see all Fords displayed and taking the trip down memory lane with the care put into the restorations. It is great to meet people from other Mustang groups that you travel with throughout the year.

STANG Magazine always has an open invitation to anyone attending Carlisle Ford Nationals to stop by the display, say hi, and hang out with the family.

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VENOM INVASION TOOK THE SPOTLIGHT WITH THEIR DISPLAY THAT MADE BOTH KIDS AND ADULTS SMILE FROM EAR TO EAR. Every year Carlisle boasts having the biggest and baddest

This year for 2022, and hands down the Coolest Club on the East Coast, Venom Invasion took the spotlight with their display that made both kids and adults smile from ear to ear. With a massive pirate ship theme, Venom Invasion took no quarter and demolished all competition to claim their title as Carlisle Ford National’s 2022 Coolest Club award recipient.

Ford show on the planet but did you know that they

If you attended Carlisle Ford Nationals this year, the

also have the biggest and baddest representation of

Venom Invasion pirate ship was hard to miss. To start,

Ford related groups and clubs set up on site and ready

this display was MASSIVE. The amount of time and

to rock and roll all weekend? That’s right. Carlisle Ford

energy put forward by this club was unreal in making

Nationals allows Ford related groups and clubs from all

this display as realistic as you can get. Equipped with

over the country to set up their own tents, displays, and

more props and details than you could ever imagine,

group areas to compete head to head for two awards -

as well as having realistic smoking canons, this pirate

the Largest Club award and the Coolest Club award.

ship was something you would only see out of a movie.

For the Largest Club award, the winner is determined

For any show goer who was there just to see some

by the number of group members registered for the

Mustangs or other Ford vehicles, they got more than

show and that have their vehicle on display at the

they expected.

Carlisle venue. For the Coolest Club award, the winner is determined by which club has the best display, most energy, and overall best representation at Carlisle.

This year’s Carlisle Ford Nationals was a once in a lifetime moment to experience a show that brought more than just some shiny autos and routine vendors.

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Venom Invasion went all out to show the world who they were, how to have some fun at auto events, and promote the unity needed to succeed in the auto club world. These men and women came together to deliver an unbeatable weekend that will be hard to top for decades to come. Don’t worry though because if you missed this year’s Carlisle Ford Nationals and the Venom Invasion display, rumor has it that they are planning something even bigger and better for 2023.

Let’s just say that Venom Invasion might scare your socks off at Carlisle Ford Nationals next year.

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East coast. Let’s face it, Pennsylvania has numerous shows and events but it is Pennsylvania. Florida has the constant sunshine, Daytona Beach, and tons of eye candy. It is definitely the spot to be if you really want to have a killer Mustang retreat!

This year we were blessed to have Jeff and Nate in attendance at Carlisle Ford Nationals to help support STANG Magazine and to promote their Mustangs At Daytona event. We were able to check out both replica Mustangs of Lightning McQueen and Barricade. Amazing in their own right, these two Mustangs traveled all the way from Florida just to be a part of our beloved Carlisle Ford Nationals. In turn, we are returning the favor and will be heading to Daytona so that Florida can get to check out some of our wicked STANG Magazine Mustangs. Like we said many, many times before, Carlisle Ford Nationals is like a reunion. We meet up with friends and family from Carlisle Ford Nationals in every aspect was this year’s best event to date. Now, we might be jumping the gun

all over the globe and set plans to return the favor in other states, regions, and one day countries.

a little because in July we have the highly anticipated

Check out Mustangs At Daytona and make sure you

Mustangs At Daytona event which is a week long

attend at least once in the near future. This year’s

Mustang owner’s dream vacation which will also

event is scheduled for July 11 - July 16, 2022. This event

include yours truly, STANG Magazine, hosting the

will be the biggest and baddest Mustang gathering on

Daytona track day! We absolutely can’t wait to take

the East coast and we will help support it every step

the party to the beach and show Daytona how we roll!

of the way!

The founders of Mustangs At Daytona, Jeff Dixon and Nate Taylor, have been slowly building this event to become the premier Mustang gathering on the

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“JUST THE TIP OH GOD, DON’T STOP!!!

there’s the oil, if your car sits for an hour, virtually all the oil in the motor has drained back into the oil pan.

I’m sure you’ve all heard that taking you car on short

On startup, it takes a minute+ to relubricate the

trips isn’t good for it. But why is that? Well, there are

entire motor, especially when it’s cold the oil is thicker

several reasons for it.

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Second, engine wear; there’s a gap in the piston rings

Finally – uneven heating; on a short trip, you’ll heat the area around the cylinder walls to normal operating temperature but there are many

back up to top performance.

areas of the engine that are not heated the same. Disproportionate heating can cause weak

that keeps the explosion of the gas in the cylinder, but

spots in any metal and degrade life expectancy. So

that gap closes to make a solid ring when the engine

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next time you get in your car for that 1-minute run

is hot. For the first 10 seconds that the car is running,

to the convenience store for a 6-pack, give your ride

you’re blowing exhaust gas into the oil pan; and then F

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SOCIAL EVENTS DIRECTORS:

Editor-In-Chief: Daniel Ramey Executive Director: Kaitlyn Ramey Creative Director: Chuck DeKett HR Director: Anita Everett SR Director: TJ Perry Analytics Director: Tim Perry

Tija Moyer Dave Moyer Brad Peterson Michelle Van Sickler Dan Medina Laura Mattern

HISTORY AND RESEARCH DIRECTOR:

CRUISE EVENTS DIRECTORS:

Scott Bieber

SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTORS: Nicklas Bieber Lisa Cook Mike Everett

Mark Ide Laura Ide Joerg Werner

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS DIRECTOR:

Rayn Hoch

MARKETING DIRECTORS:

Doug Smith Joyce Galanti

STANG SEMA RELATIONS DIRECTOR Mark Dennis

OPERATIONS DIRECTORS:

Robert Moorman (Northeast Region) Jeff Dixon (Southeast Region) Don Houston (Midwest Region) Roberto Marty (Midwest Region) Janie Cantu (Midwest Region) Ingo Rutenberg (Canadian Region) Dawn Rutenberg (Canadian Region)

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