What's New at Bloomington Gold this Week: |
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Bloomington Gold recently dug deep in the archives and found actual slides and movies with live footage of past Bloomington Gold events. The materials have been digitalized into movies and are what makes up most of the films being shown in the Gold Theater! |
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Advance Purchase:
Day Pass $27.50
2 Day Pass $50.00
At the Gate:
$30 person/day
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There are a number of ways attendees can purchase tickets for Bloomington Gold:
- Through the Bloomington Gold Web site
- Through TicketMaster (search Bloomington Gold)
- In person through the Colts Box Office* (not open show days, buy at the gate)
- At the gate, starting at 8:00am show days
The Lucas Oil Stadium Ticket Office and Will Call are located on the southeast corner of Street Level on Capitol Avenue, across from section 121.
All Tickets are electronic this year.
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INCASE YOU MISSED IT FROM LAST WEEK..... |
Here is another sneak peak of one of the Gold Movies to be shown at Bloomington Gold this June. On this one, see Corvettes being manually assembled as well as early days of Bloomington Gold! (click image to play) |
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The Gold Theater will be located in the Exhibit Hall on the Field Level. Movies will be playing all day both days. Come and go as you please! |
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Cruise With Us To Griot's Garage
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Friday, June 18th 5:00pm-7:00pm |
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Join us for this free event on Friday of the Show! Free food, samples, tours and Fun. Bring a cooler and hang out!
We ask that you pre-register for head count purposes.
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INCASE YOU MISSED IT THIS WEEKEND....
Or just want to see it again!
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Watch a quick sneak peak of one of the Gold Movies to be shown at the Bloomington Gold. On this one, look for celebrities like Mike Yager, Al Knoch, Chip Miller, and ... Sean Penn!
Click the image below to go to the movie....
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Over the years, a number of celebrities have come to Bloomington Gold and are a huge draw. While other events boast TV celebrities or rock stars, most of ours have 4 wheels. In 2018 we welcomed 46 L88's, 2019 we had the Mako Shark, and the list goes on.....
This year is no different as we welcome our 2021 celebrity guest...the LS6 that started it all....
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With Bloomington Gold's 2021 Gold Collection featuring the 1971 Corvette LS6, having the "beast" that started the LS6 power craze on display is the perfect lead in to the Gold Collection. |
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Originally bought for his wife as a Valentine's Day present, Red Alert and owner Bob Hamilton made history tearing up the drag strip. With top speeds of 123 mph, Red Alert soon became the best known Chevelle on the drag strip. Along the way, it has become arguably the most famous drag-racing Chevelle ever. With the original LS6 still in the car, it also maintains most of its original sheet metal, interior and paint. Truly a display you won't want to miss at Bloomington Gold this year! |
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Also New This Week:
Bloomington Gold will start certifying Camaros!
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The wait is over
Camaro Owners!
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Bloomington Gold will start certifying Camaros at the June 2021 Show in Indy. The same guidelines that Bloomington Gold uses for certifying Corvettes will also be used for Camaros: |
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A GOLD CERTIFIED car appears as it would just after completion of "typical factory production." It means that a Camaro has been preserved or restored within 95% of the way it appeared when it left the factory – no better, no worse, no different. Bloomington Gold’s standards for authenticity and condition are clear – the goal is to attain historic perfection, not cosmetic perfection.
The Camaro Certification team will be headed by Bill Nichols, former GM Engineer. If you have a Camaro that you would be interested in having judged at the Inaugural year of Certification this June, or have questions, please contact Bill Nichols at [email protected] or 248.632.3138.
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2021 Event Tickets are on Sale! |
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WELCOME
THE GOLD THEATER!
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Let’s Flashback to 1995….. In 1995 less than 1/3 of households had a PC and people used cell phones only for talking on the phone. Amazon opened their “doors” , and the hit movie was Braveheart.
Flash Forward to Bloomington Gold this June as we present 1995: A look back at the 26th annual Event which highlights the 1995 Show at the fairgrounds in Springfield, IL. While faces may have changed over time, voices certainly don't! See if you recognize current Bloomington Gold team members and long time attendees that make appearances in this film. Whether it is 1995 or the documentary on the collapse of the museum, we have hours of Corvette themed movies!
- 1984: The Bloomington Gold Version
- Mecum Auctions Top 10 Corvette Sales
- Pure Gold- The Best of Bloomington Gold
- The Story of the SinkHole at the National Corvette Museum
- L88 Explosion
- Back in Bloomington.....and More!
*A complete movie schedule for June 18th & 19th will be released early May.
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THE 1971 CORVETTE LS6 –A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
Written by Matt Robertson, published in Vette Vues Magazine
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The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Coupe LS6 is one of the rarest cars in the world. It was only offered for a year, and during that time only 188 were made. The rarity of the LS6 combined with its unique features has made it a coveted prize among classic car collectors. The car was originally priced at $6,717.00 ($5,496.00 base price with a $1,221.00 LS6 package). Today one of these vehicles in top condition can cost $200,000.00 or more.
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Need to Insure Your Collector Car for the Summer? |
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Bloomington Gold is excited to partner with American Collectors Insurance as the Official Collector Car Insurance! |
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American Collectors Insurance has been offering coverage on Corvettes since 1976, a time when no other insurance companies would touch a Corvette.
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“Thinking back to when I owned my first Corvette and ACI was the go to company for insurance, and here 45 years later they are still market competitive, I think it says a lot for the company. Which is why they were the perfect company to partner with as official Collector Car Insurance of Bloomington Gold”, Guy Larsen, Bloomington Gold President. Be sure to stop by their booth at Bloomington Gold within the Gold Collection to help us welcome them!
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THIS YEAR'S GOLD MEMBER GIFT IS..... |
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Nike Dri-Fit Polo
in Black or Blue!
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Select your choice of color when signing up for Gold Membership. Can't decide on a color? Additional polos can be purchased! |
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2021 Gold Lounge for Gold Members is Sponsored by "Friends of Bloomington Gold"
Jim Graven and Doc Michael Davis
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This year, there are so many special year Corvettes to celebrate that we are having 4 Parking Displays! C8's, a Sliver Salute to 1996, 1971 Gold Year and Camaros!
Be sure to plan to spend time walking each display!
C8's and Camaros are "arrive and park". Gold Year and Silver Salute should pre-register.
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Thank you to our favorite trailer maker, TRAILEX! |
Trailer recently joined Bloomington Gold as a Friend of Bloomington Gold to co- sponsor the beer garden with founding "Friends of Bloomington Gold" Joseph & Maria Pia Cacciatore! |
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OK, the 2021 Beer Garden will be a lot more fun and way different than buying beer at the Ball Park! New this year, is a beer garden outside the Certification Concourse. Sit back and enjoy the live entertainment or grab a beer to roam the Show. And don't worry if you don't drink beer, all beverages will be served!
Sponsored by Founding "Friends of Bloomington Gold" Joseph & Maria Pia Cacciatore and Trailex
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Interested in sponsoring Bloomington Gold?
You don't have to in the automotive industry!
Thank you to Joseph and Maria Pia Cacciatore for suggesting and founding "Friends of Bloomington Gold". This is for long time enthusiasts of Bloomington Gold that are not necessarily in the automotive industry. For more information, contact [email protected].
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