June 2021
ATTENDEE GUIDE: A Preview of the 2021 Event!
JUNE 18-19, 2021
WORDS FROM GUY... I can hardly believe we are just days away from SHOW TIME! The much anticipated 2021 Bloomington Gold Event is finally here! We have a very special show lined up this year and we hope you have plans to join us later this week. If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, you can buy tickets online through Ticket Master or at the gate. We will see you at the Lucas Oil Stadium in a few short days! Guy Larsen Bloomington Gold President
2021 TICKET INFO: • Through the Bloomington Gold website. (click the button below) • In person through the Colts Box Office until June 14th. • At the Gate during the Show. The Lucas Oil Stadium Ticket Office and Will Call are located on the South end, to the right of the Stadium entrance. Follow the signs. Bloomington Gold is open to the public! Kids 12 and under are free. Advance Purchase: 1-Day Pass $27.50 2-Day Pass $50.00 At the Gate: $30 per person per day Note: Tickets are electronic only, no printed tickets will be issued.
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SHOW SCHEDULE Friday, June 18 8:00am Gates Open 8:00am-5:00pm Gold Member Lounge Open- Crown Royal Room 8:00am-5:00pm Vendor Sales 8:00am-5:00pm Special Displays, Certification & VIP Parking Corrals 8:55am National Anthem 10:00am Gold Theater Opens 11:00am Tour of Lucas Oil Stadium 11:00am-2:00pm Race Simulators 11:00am Beer Garden Opens 11:30am-1:00pm Gold Member Lunch Crown Royal Room 3:00pm Lucas Oil Stadium Tour 5:00pm Official Caravan departure for Griot’s Garage Drive in 5:00pm Gates Close
Saturday, June 19 8:00am Gates Open 8:00am-5:00pm Gold Member Lounge Open- Crown Royal Room 8:00am-5:00pm Vendor Sales 8:00am-5:00pm Special Displays, Certification & VIP Parking Corrals 8:55 am National Anthem 10:00am Gold Theater & Gold School Open 11:00am Tour of Lucas Oil Stadium 11:00am-2:00pm Race Simulators 11:00am Beer Garden Opens 11:30am-1:00pm Gold Member Lunch Crown Royal Room 3:00pm Lucas Oil Stadium Tour 4:15pm Gold Collection Parade 4:45pm Line up for Gold Tour 5:00pm Gold Tour 5:00pm Gates Close
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THINGS YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS: Friday, June 18 • The 2021 Gold Collection - the 1971 LS6
This year’s Gold Collection will feature one of the rarest high-performance Corvettes: The 1971 LS6. 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of this very rare production Corvette of which only 188 were ever produced. Of the original 188, less than 100 still remain. Bloomington Gold’s 2021 Gold Collection will be the largest gathering of remaining 1971 LS6 Corvettes in one location.
• The First Generation Camaro
Don’t forget to also spend some time seeing the 7 Camaros on display that represent the first generation of the Camaro! Each car has its own special story! The 2021 Gold Collection is presented by
• Certification Cars - All Day
On the course of the stadium are over 70 precisely parked Corvettes and Corvette RESTO MODS, all there to achieve one thing: to become Gold Certified!
• Vendors - All Day
It’s going to feel GREAT to get out and actually see and feel products as you BUY THEM IN PERSON! Vendors will be located in three areas this year including the South Parking lot and Patio, on the Concourse and down on the field level in the Exhibit Hall.
• GOLD THEATER - 10:00am to 4:00pm
While in the exhibit hall, don’t miss the GOLD THEATER featuring REAL footage of past Bloomington Gold events as well as Mecum Auctions top 10 Corvettes Sales and the National Corvette Museums Sinkhole!
• Special Parking Displays - All Day
In the South parking lot we will be featuring 4 special displays this year! The 1971 Corvette as part of Gold Year, the 1996 Corvette as part of Silver Salute, the C8 as so few people have seen them, and Camaros! If you own any of these 4 car models, please click here for more info on how to participate!
• Drive Out to Griot’s Garage - 5:00pm
End your day joining us for our first Cruise-out as we cruise into Griot’s Garage in Plainfield, IN. Leaving the parking lot at 5:00pm and lasting until 7:00 attendees will enjoy a free tour of the facility, food, give aways and special discounts! This EVENT is free, but please click here to register so we have a good head count.
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Saturday, June 19 • Gold Collection - 8:00am to 4:00pm • Certification Cars - All Day • Vendors - All Day • GOLD THEATER - 10:00am to 4:00pm • GOLD SCHOOL - 10:00am to 3:00pm
10:00am Corvette LS6 History & Details Presented by Jim Wallace, moderator John Kraman, Mecum Auctions
11:00am Origins of COPO: The Quest for 427 Presented by Matt Avery, Automobile Journalist, Photographist and Journalist
1:00pm The Inside Scoop from John Kraman By John Kraman, Director of Company Relations and Lead TV Commentator/ Analyst for Mecum Auctions
2:00pm Is Your Collector Car Properly Insured? Presented by Orlando Maroles, American Collectors Insurance
• Gold Parade - 4:15pm
You wont’ want to miss as the 2021 Gold Collection cars and certification cars leave the stadium! The route starts on the East patio and continues South through the Parking lot.
• Road Tour - 5:00pm
This event is FREE for all attendees. Cars will leave the South parking lot from the West side and then take a road tour to different destinations in Indy. No need to pre register!
PARKING: 500 South Capitol | Indianapolis, IN 46225 The South Parking Lot will be open to Corvette, Camaro, Gold Member & *Special Parking Displays. In addition, there are 39,649 parking spaces within 6 blocks in each direction of the Stadium. CLICK HERE for a map of these additional parking locations. *Special Parking displays in 2021 will be Gold Year, Silver Salute, C8’s & Camaros. Click here for more information.
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MOVIE SCHEDULE for both
Friday, June 18 and
Saturday, June 19 10:00am
A Compilation of The Past
Sometimes it IS OK to Relive the Past!
Digitized photos from the Bloomington Gold archives! The Early Years: A Salute to the 1953-1963 Corvettes Going to Bloomington Taking out the L88
10:30am
Mecum Auctions
11:15am
Bloomington Gold 1995
12:30pm
Bloomington Gold 1988
Top 10 Corvette Sales
Digitized footage from the 1995 Show!
Including the L88 Earthquake
Digitized footage from the 1988 Show!
1:30pm
Bloomington Gold 1989
2:15pm
L88 Explosion
3:00pm
A Compilation of The Past
Digitized footage from the 1989 Show! Digital footage from the 2018 Show!
Sometimes it IS OK to Relive the Past!
Digitized photos from the Bloomington Gold archives! The Early Years: A Salute to the 1953-1963 Corvettes Going to Bloomington Taking out the L88
3:30pm
National Corvette Museum
4:15pm
Mecum Auctions
The Sinkhole
Top 10 General Motors Sales
The Theater is located in the Exhibit Hall on the Field Level. Page 6
10:00am
Corvette LS6 History & Details
11:00am
Origins of COPO: The Quest for 427
1:00pm
The Inside Scoop from John Kraman
Presented by Jim Wallace, moderator John Kraman, Mecum Auctions Come to this presentation and learn about the Corvette LS6 from former GM Engineer and one of the more knowledgeable LS6 people around - Jim Wallace, along with moderator, John Kraman of Mecum Auctions. They will be discussing general LS6 history and showing visuals that will help you identify the important details of authentic Corvette LS6’s.
Presented by Matt Avery, Automobile Journalist, Photographist and Journalist Join author Matt Avery as he dives deep into the origins of Chevrolet’s ultimate muscle cars, the COPO cars. In this seminar Matt will lay the groundwork for understanding how and why these legendary vehicles came to be. Key topics in this foundational session for GM’s COPO program includes the Camaro’s launch and the resulting dealer efforts to meet the market’s demand for 427-equipped Camaros. Matt will spin through and explain the operations of the iconic nationwide players, including Dana, Nickey, Motion and more with a special spotlight on the vehicle programs of pioneer Don Yenko and his lasting legacy today.
By John Kraman - Director of Company Relations and TV Commentator and Analyst for Mecum Auctions Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes of a Mecum auction? John will take you inside the auction to give you a view of what goes on within the auction and what it takes to make an auction happen. Then he will discuss the current market for collector cars – what’s hot, what’s not!
2:00pm
Is Your Collector Car Properly Insured?
Presented by Orlando Maroles, American Collectors Insurance Do you know the difference between standard Auto insurance and Collector Car insurance? And if you do, how certain are you that your collector car(s) is properly insured? This is a great (free!) opportunity to learn the difference between Standard Auto Insurance versus a Collector Car policy designed for unique collector vehicles like the ones at this event, as well as the not so unique one that may be in your garage! Orlando Morales from American Collectors Insurance will also explain the importance of an Agreed Value policy as well as how insurance companies determine whether a car is a total loss or not, and what your options are in those circumstances. Even if your collector is already insured with a collector car company, you won’t want to miss this seminar as there is always something new to learn! Page 7
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