Greetings!
engineers to answer questions and point out the features of this latest generation Corvette.
Spring is around the corner and… so is the new C7 Corvette and the new Bloomington Gold Corvette event!
Speaking of NEW, we are excited to have launched our Gold Membership! We will have special on-grounds Corvette parking, a cocktail reception, and a luncheon for the Gold Members at this year’s event. See the following page for the article explaining full details on all the amenities of Gold Membership and how you can join and be a part of the fun!
Yes, our event will be new in many ways; a new location in Champaign, IL, many new Corvette vendors on hand, new Gold Autocross, new mini road tours, and new Gold Membership! And look for small details with changes and improvements for attendees, such as radio broadcast and announcements at the event, signage, and improved facilities.
If you’re doing Spring cleaning of the garage and you keep moving those boxes of parts from the Vette you sold years ago, then bring them to Bloomington Gold’s new parts resale spot. Here’s how it works; drop off your part(s), fill out a short description, state your asking price, and leave your name and phone number for buyers to call if they have a question. Sell that old stuff and you’ll have money to buy the new goodies you find in our vendor areas (see page 5)!
Speaking of the C7 Corvette… if you’ve seen it in person or on video, you know it is the coolest Vette yet! Full of improvements and amenities, the new C7 draws a nonstop crowd wherever it has been displayed. And, we will have the C7 at Bloomington Gold with a team of the GM
EVENTS SEMINARS
THURSDAY Show Not Open
GoldSchool
CERTIFICATION Gold SURVIVOR®
FRIDAY
7:00am-5:00pm
Enjoy Spring, and we’ll see you in June! Guy Larsen, President
SATURDAY 7:00am-5:00pm
SUNDAY
7:00am-5:00pm
8:00am-5:00pm Mandatory Check-In Mandatory Check-In
Mandatory Parking Mandatory Parking
2 President’s Note/Schedule Judging 8:00am-5:00pm
3 NEW Gold Membership Judging 8:00am-1:00pm
Awards 1:00pm-3:00pm
Benchmark/Gold/Survivor
SALES
Preview 7:00am-5:00pm
Start 11:00am
Corvettes (owner/dealer)
7:00am-5:00pm
7:00am-5:00pm
7:00am-5:00pm
Exhibitors
7:00am-5:00pm
7:00am-5:00pm
7:00am-5:00pm
Corvette Parking/Displays
7:00am-5:00pm
7:00am-5:00pm
7:00am-5:00pm
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Display 8:00am-5:00pm
8:00am-5:00pm Induction: 4pm
Display 8:00am-5:00pm
DISPLAYS
Staging: 5:00pm
GoldTour Mini-Tours GoldAutocross
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4 GoldSchool 5 NEW GoldPartMart 6 Judging Information 7 Advertising 8 GoldTour
Corvette Auction
ON THE ROAD
Contents
10 GoldYear 11 40th Anniversary 12 Great Hall: The People 13 Mecum Advertisement 14 Staff/Staff Spotlights 15 Sponsors 16 Hotel Information 17 GoldMerchandise
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7:00am-5:00pm
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18 Assembly Hall Map Back Contact
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Included with Membership
Two 3-Day Passes to Bloomington Gold Event Bloomington Gold ID Card Gold Member Pin Exclusive Member Tent/Lounge at our Event Complimentary soft drinks / water Exclusive Member Corvette Parking on Event Grounds Evening Reception for Gold Members Lounge at select Mecum Auctions for Gold Members Member Pricing on Bloomington Gold Apparel Member Pricing on Bloomington Gold Seminars Member named on The Great Wall Annual Member Gift Automatic enrollment for our Quarterly Newsletter Member Pricing on Sponsors’ Special Offers More Member Premiums to Come!
Value of $445.00
Join Now! Only $245.00 Includes Two 3-Day Passes! $165.00 Without Passes!
For more details/register visit www.BloomingtonGold.com or call 309.888.4477 BLOOMINGTON GOLD
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SEMINARS
Instructors
Time
Rick Barrack, Lance Miller & TBD Chuck Berge David Burroughs Tom Hill Kevin Mackay Al Grenning Terry Michaelis TBD
8:00 am 8:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 1:00 pm 1:00 pm 3:00 pm 3:00 pm
Adam’s Polish Chris Petris
8:00 am 1:00 pm
• Original body fiberglass/paint vs. repaired/repainted • Original chassis parts vs. restored/reproductions • Original interior parts vs. restored/reproductions • Original under hood parts vs. restored/reproductions
John Ballard TBD Steve Hack TBD
8:00 am 10:30 am 1:00 pm 3:30 pm
The 1963: • Original chassis parts vs. restored/reproductions • Original body fiberglass/paint vs. repaired/repainted • Original under hood parts vs. restored/reproductions • Original interior parts vs. restored/reproductions
Eric Gill John Ballard Marty Fowler Helene Zasadny
8:00 am 10:30 am 1:00 Pm 3:30 pm
Gary Naber Mike Hack Marco Hartner Gary Bosselman
8:00 am 10:30 am 1:00 pm 3:30 pm
• Collecting/Investing: What to Buy & Why • Pre-Purchase Inspections (How to do them right) • St. Louis Assembly Procedures • Bowling Green Assembly Procedures • Searching Past Owners & History • Corvette Legitimacy: Tags, Pads & Documents • Finding and Buying Investment Grade • C5-6 Engine Performance Upgrades
WORKSHOPS (Hands On)
• Detailing Products & Techniques • C5-6 Tuning & Maintenance (Engine & Electronics)
Telling original parts from restored/reproductions: The 1967:
Restoration techniques for the ’63-’67:
• Exterior Disassembly, Preparation, Refinishing, Assembly • Interior Disassembly, Preparation, Refinishing, Assembly • Chassis Disassembly, Preparation, Refinishing, Assembly • Under Hood Disassembly, Preparation, Refinishing, Assembly
For Complete Descriptions of Seminars visit www.BloomingtonGold.com. or email Shelley Sohn at shelley@bloomingtongold.com GoldSchool Proudly Sponsored by
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Registration Open!
Bloomington Gold’s Parts Resale! Tired of moving that box of old Vette parts from one corner of the garage to another? Well, we have an idea... bring it to Bloomington Gold this year and turn it into cash! New this year is the GoldPartMart resale area. Drop off your clean and complete parts and our Bloomington Gold staff will monitor your pieces and help you turn your discarded stuff into easy to store dollars...or you can turn around and find new goodies available at any of the dealers in our immense GoldMarket.
Here’s how it works:
• Bring your clean and complete parts to our GoldPartMart • Fill out a simple description (it’s best if you have it ready ahead of time) • Give your name, cell phone number and what $$$ you want for the item (realistically, of course) • We will collect a payment or have buyers call you to haggle or ask questions • If it sells, we will text you a message and you can pick up your cash!
Your Parts! Our Event!...The Perfect Deal!
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The Certification event was created to recognize cars preserved or restored to Typical Factory Production (TFP) authenticity and condition. The Survivor event was created to recognize those cars that APPEAR for the “majority” to have been preserved
as factory original. A Bloomington Gold award represents the judgment and opinion of NCCB/NCSB judges as to the appearance of authenticity and damage/ deterioration of the automobile “as is, where is” on the day it is judged.
® America’s most prestigious Corvette award. Getting BENCHMARK Certified documents the ultimate standard for unrestored vehicles. BENCHMARK Certified documents the ultimate standard for unrestored vehicles. To achieve Benchmark status, an unrestored Corvette must attain Gold Certification and excel in all four categories of Survivor during the same weekend. To date, fewer than 100 Corvettes have received the prestigious Benchmark award.
GOLD CERTIFIED®
Saturday, June 29
Gold Certified means that a Corvette has been “preserved in” or “restored to” within 95% of the way it appeared when it left the factory...no better, no worse, no different. Our standards for authenticity & condition are simple but difficult. The goal is to attain historic perfection not cosmetic perfection. Typically, that can be much more difficult to attain. Our highly-qualified judges have been known for their knowledge, courtesy and consistency for over 30 years. Gold Certification influenced the direction that organizations, collectors and our industry have followed ever since.
SUNday, June 30
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Getting SURVIVOR® Certified documents the standard for unrestored vehicles. It means that a panel of judges have certified the car meets these requirements: • Is over 20 years old • Pass a 10-mile Road Test
• Remain over 50% unrestored or unaltered • Retain over 50% original finishes good enough to use as a reliable color guide
Judges inspect only four components: Exterior, Interior, Underhood and Chassis. Cars must pass at least three of these four categories in order to become SURVIVOR Certified.
Awards Ceremony
Sunday, June 30
BENCHMARK, GOLD, & SURVIVOR Certificates will be presented.
Registration Open!
Register Online: BloomingtonGold.com by June 1 Info: Laurie Beyer at 309.888.2588 • laurie@bloomingtongold.com
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READ CAREFULLY Lottery Policy If a class exceeds ten (10) Certification or twenty (20) SURVIVOR Corvettes, a lottery will determine the order vehicles will be placed on the Wait List. To be eligible for lottery, your signed registration form and fee MUST be received by NOON, March 15, 2013. Registrations received after this time will be Wait Listed in the order they were received (if your class is already full).
Multi-Car Policy An owner entering multiple cars in a class going to Lottery, will be drawn at random with the other entrants. However, if one of his cars is drawn and placed in a class, any of his subsequent cars drawn for that same class will be automatically placed on the next available wait list slot (and not in the class). If the class has any cancellations or no shows, all wait list owners move up accordingly into the next available slot; either in the class or on the wait list.
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‘LIGHTING THE TIRES’ FOR A RECORD-BREAKING TURN-OUT! Begun in 1973, in Bloomington (50 miles northwest of Champaign), Bloomington Gold is not only the longest running national Corvette event but also is noted for innovations that have been commonly copied by many other automotive events. Corvette auctions, swap meets, Certification, SURVIVOR®, educational seminars, and special museum-type displays all began at Bloomington Gold. But what “lit the tires” for most Corvette enthusiasts were the awesome road tours when Bloomington Gold was located in Central Illinois. One of those tours is recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest continual road tour of 2,223 Corvettes. That record still stands. A feat simply not practical in the Chicagoland area. “Even Corvette owners know we don’t always do things by the books in Champaign, but for Guinness we’ll make an exception,” noted Champaign Mayor Don Gerard in regard to an impending World Record. “Downtown Champaign will be the final destination for the Bloomington Gold Road Tour and we’ll have food, entertainment and a whole lot of fun waiting for the Cavalcade of Corvettes.” We cordially invite each and every one of you to plan on being a part of this epic new chapter in the 2013 GoldTour. The 2013 Bloomington Gold show runs June 28-30.
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8 Left (West) onto Bloomington Rd. (County Rd. 150) 9 Right (North) onto S. Prairie View Rd. 10 Left (West) onto Tin Cup Rd. 11 Left (South) onto N. Lake of the Woods Rd. 12 Right (North) onto Lake of the Woods County Park Rd.
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5 Left (South) onto S. Duncan Rd. 6 Right (West) onto W. Curtis Rd. 7 Right (North) onto S. Staley Rd.
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NOTE: GoldTour map is tentative and subject to change. Check www.bloomingtongold.com for updates.
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CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF THE STING RAY 1963 marked the introduction of the futuristically designed Corvette – a styling icon which introduced features never before seen until the GM design staff put their genius on paper, worked it into clay and then ultimately produced what is arguably one of the most recognizable vehicles in the world. We’ve come to know the split window as a one time only element but other innovations brought forth with the release of the Sting Ray endured for years to come. As Bloomington Gold celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1963 Corvette, our vision is to fill the GoldYear area with as many of these iconic cars as possible. Your car turns 50 only once and it deserves to be shared with those who truly appreciate the influence the original Sting Ray continues to enjoy in the sports car world. Contact Alan Knuckey at 309.888.4477 or alan@bloomingtongold.com
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Time for a Celebration! It is the 40th Anniversary of Bloomington Gold Corvettes AND the 60th Anniversary of Chevrolet Corvette! Come to Champaign, Illinois this year and see how Bloomington Gold and Chevrolet Corvette celebrate! This year will be a bigger and better event! Look for more displays by Chevrolet with some super surprises in store. Once again, GM engineers will be on hand to answer your questions. And in addition to their terrific Corvette display, this year the Corvette Racing Trailer will be on site! You won’t want to miss the chance to view these Corvette racers, engines and view their race history. Be sure to try your hand at the Racing Game stations too! Keep watching our future newsletters for more news on exciting displays from Chevrolet. And of course, Bloomington Gold will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a display of 1963 Gold Year Corvettes!
Can’t wait till June!
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Year Four
The People
“Not Everyone Can Be In The Great Hall...
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2013 Inductees Mike Antonick Zora Arkus-Duntov Bloomington Gold Reeves Callaway Carlisle Productions
Chip Miller Bill Mitchell Jim Perkins Dr. Dick Thompson Mike Yager
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he Great Hall is conceived to run for five years. Each year, ten people and ten Corvettes will be inducted into the Hall. Each year, the nationally known selection committee will select the current year’s inductees. At the end of the fifth year, the conclusion of our efforts will result in something that has been missing from our sport - recognition of our Pioneers; the fifty most influential people (organizations) and the fifty most influential (or historic) Corvettes that shaped the Corvette Phenomenon as we know it today.
The Great Hall Proudly Sponsored By
Updates will be available on our website at www.BloomingtonGold.com and in future Gold REView Newsletters.
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But Everyone Can Be On The Great Wall” We are offering you the opportunity to be a part of our Great Hall display. You may purchase a faux stone* on “The Great Wall” which will be a part of “The Great Hall” at Bloomington Gold 2013. “The Great Wall” will consist of individuals, families, businesses and clubs. If you, your family, your business or your club would like to be a part of “The Great Wall,” please complete the Order Form (downloadable at www. bloomingtongold.com).and return it by May 15, 2013. You will receive a complimentary poster-sized version of The Great Wall to be picked up at the show. To Purchase: Laurie Beyer at 309.888.2588 laurie@bloomingtongold.com *Each stone is 6” X 12” in size. $100 Per stone.
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f f a t S GUY LARSEN President
LAURIE BEYER Certification Operations
CATHY WINTERS Registration
DAVID BURROUGHS Founder
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Cathy Winters was introduced to Bloomington Gold Corvettes as a Gold Tour drove through the small town where she and her husband Gregg first lived. In the 1990’s, as SnapOn Tool franchisees, she and her husband Gregg were vendors in the Gold Market. In 2010 Cathy joined Bloomington Gold’s staff as the Director of Registration. Her responsibilities grew to cover vendors and accounting.
SHELLEY SOHN Judging Events Coordinator/ Seminar Operations
In the years since her first taste of Bloomington Gold, Cathy and Gregg raised 2 children, Kyle and Kelsey. Kyle has joined his dad as a business partner and tool dealer. They also have been blessed with 2 grandchildren, Kaylin, 7 and Jace, 4.
JOE REMES Field Operations Director
Cathy was born and raised in Bloomington and she studied accounting at Illinois State University. Cathy is active in local government as the Supervisor of Dry Grove Township in McLean County, IL. She also is active in the Children’s Rights Council of Illinois. Cathy and Gregg have traveled all over the United States and the Caribbean. But their favorite place is Table Rock Lake in Missouri, where they have spent time with their children and close friends boating, fishing, and water skiing. Her hobbies are gardening, landscaping and home improvement projects. Cathy has been a great addition to the team and we look forward to planning many more shows together.
Lori Worman Exhibitor Sales/Sponsorships
WILLIAM LOCKE The Great Hall
ALAN KNUCKEY GoldField, GoldClubs, GoldYear, GoldTour
CORBYN S. KERN Graphic Design
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To be a sponsor for this or upcoming events, contact Cathy at 309.888.4477 or cathy@bloomingtongold.com
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Discover why generations of Corvette owners trust Corvette America.
BOOK YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS FOR OUR 2013 BLOOMINGTON GOLD EVENT!
Rooms are filling up fast. The following is a list of official host/ partner hotels for Bloomington Gold. Please remember to mention you are attending Bloomington Gold when making reservations to obtain special event pricing. Visit our website at www.bloomingtongold. com for a complete list of available local Champaign, Illinois hotels or contact Shelley Sohn at 309.888.2588 or shelley@bloomingtongold.com for more information.
Hotels
Res. Phone #
Miles from Event
Baymont Inn & Suites
217.356.8900
3.7
Comfort Suites
217.328.3500
3.5
Country Inn & Suites
217.355.6666
3.8
Courtyard by Marriott
217.355.0411
3.7
Eastland Suites & Conf. Center
217.367.8331
4.3
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham
217.398.3400
5
Hilton Garden Inn
217.352.9970
6
Holiday Inn & Conf. Center
217.328.7900
4.7
Holiday Inn Express
217.328.0328
4.7
Homewood Suites
217.352.9960
3.4
La Quinta
217.356.4000
3.4
Quality Inn & Suites
217.352.4055
3.7
Wingate by Wyndham
217.355.5566
3.7
Or contact the Champaign County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1.800.369.6151 for lodging information.
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Gold MERCHANDISE e Check out our NEW branded products... Order NOW...they won’t last long!
Just because Vanlentine’s Day is over doesn’t mean you still can’t get your special someone’s engine revvving with Bloomington Gold Merchandise! Bloomington Gold is excited to offer an exclusive line of quality men’s and women’s clothing as well as stainless steel stationary accessories and decorative ornaments branded with the Bloomington Gold logo. Show off your passion for the Corvette hobby at home or at the office. But don’t wait...only a limited quantity and sizes available!
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To purchase online, www.BloomingtonGold.com, or call us 309.888.4477 BLOOMINGTON GOLD
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NOTE: Map is tentative and subject to change. Check www.bloomingtongold.com for updates.
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ASSEMBLY HALL • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS JUNE 28-30, 2013
Downtown Champaign, Illinois
GoldSchool & The Great Hall Contact
We want to hear from you! Let us know your thoughts, questions and comments for future issues of the Gold REView at guy@bloomingtongold.com.
www.BloomingtonGold.com 309.888.4477