REView March 2023

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, June 1st

6:00pm Gold Gala Reception in the

Bone Student Center (ticketed event) presented by Corvette Central

Friday, June 2nd

7:30am Gold Field Parking Opens

8:00am Gates Open

Gold Collection - Bone Student Center

Certification in Redbird Arena

Swap Meet

GoldField

Chevy Dealers

Indoor/Outdoor Vendor Displays

Special Displays

Seminars

11:00am Beer Garden with Music

5:00pm Show Closes

Evening Festivities:

Gold Member Reception at Medici’s

Saturday, June 3rd

7:30am Gold Field Parking Opens

8:00am Gold Collection - Bone Student Center

Certification Continues

Swap Meet

GoldField

Chevy Dealer

Indoor/Outdoor Vendor Displays

Special Car Displays

Seminars

11:00am Beer Garden with Music

3:00pm Certification Awards

4:30pm Line Up for Gold Tour

5:00pm Gold Tour on Route 66 ending at

Block Party in uptown Normal

Hosted by BN Visitors Bureau

Happy Spring everyone!

Guy is busy preparing Wise Guy Wednesday so I thought I would take the helm this issue. Well, we did it! Those of us in the Midwest and North survived another winter. Soon it will be warm every day and we will forget the cold weather that descends upon us each winter. Warm weather also means that Bloomington Gold is getting close. …about 2 months away. Yikes!

With that in mind…

2023 tickets are printing as you read this, so if you have already ordered them, they will be in your mailbox in the coming weeks. Remember, they will come in an envelope from ISU, not Bloomington Gold. And if you haven’t ordered them, what are you waiting for as there is no time like the present! The theme of the 2023 tickets is the Corvette Z06 and your ticket will be a great keepsake after the show.

We have been working to bring you more vendors, including USED CAR dealers! Bloomington Gold will be a great opportunity to find something new to enjoy in the summer months after the Show. Corvettes, Camaros, tow trucks or maybe just explore your options, plan to browse the East Lot over by Hancock Stadium.

The Gold Collection will house multiple Z06’s from different generations. Don’t forget to get your ticket for the Gold Gala Thursday night so you can be one of the first to see the 2023 Collection.

Finally, if you are planning on joining our Gold Membership program I encourage you to join soon so you can receive your Gold Member Polo or Vest (whichever you choose) ahead of the Show.

I look forward to seeing you in a few (very short) months.

Jocelyn Larsen

GOLD MEMBERSHIP

Join us as we celebrate 10 years of Gold Membership! In celebration of 10 years, Bloomington Gold is bringing back the Gold Member pin!

In addition, Gold Members will receive their Gold Member polo along with the following:

• 2 weekend tickets

• Lounge access with breakfast, refreshments, snacks and lunch daily

• Entry to the Gold Gala

• VIP Parking

• Friday Reception with give aways

Register to receive your Gold Member Gift before the show!

The Gold Member Pin is about 1 inch wide.

Cost for Membership (includes 2 weekend passes) $410 Advance $435 Starting March 1

With warm weather literally just days away, now is the time to put insurance back on your Corvette for the season. But are you really using the right insurance for your vehicle? Not everyone knows or understands the difference between Collector Car insurance and regular insurance. And, that it can save you money! To learn all the in’s and out’s read on.

Collector’s Insurance Vs. Traditional Collector’s Insurance Vs. Traditional Car Insurance: What You Need to Know

By American Collectors Insurance

The differences between classic or antique car insurance and traditional auto policies are distinct, salient, and important. Though they may seem subtle or generalized at first, being familiar with these differences can make or break a collector’s investment in the event of a loss.

Here at American Collector’s Insurance, we are well-versed in the inadequacies of traditional auto policies as they pertain to classic or antique automobile protection. The list below is a compilation of the most important distinctions between the two that you need to know about if you are a classic car collector.

Agreed Value vs Actual Cash Value Claim Settlement: The settlement value on a total loss claim is established in the policy. A collector car policy generally uses Agreed Value provision (where you and the insurance company agree on the collector car value before the policy starts). A regular auto policy generally uses Actual Cash Value provision, where the total loss settlement value is established after the loss occurs. Agreed value provides the additional peace of mind of not having to be unpleasantly surprised at the value your claim adjuster calculates on your classic car.

Vehicle Eligibility: When identifying a collectible automobile, classic car insurance companies typically requires the vehicle be no less than 15 years old, with some mandating an age of at least 25 years. However, cars are collected for several reasons, whether they are limited editions or specialty vehicles. A collector’s insurance policy takes this, and many other relevant factors into consideration that traditional auto insurance companies do not. Many insurers do not insure vehicles older than 25 years old on a regular auto policy.

Restoration Improvements: Many collector car owners have made substantial investments to personalize, preserve, restore, and improve their car so that it is different (and more drivable) than when it left the factory. In general, unless vehicle upgrades were previously disclosed and endorsed onto a regular auto policy, most regular auto insurers limit their claim repair scope and the value of their settlement offer for “total loss claims” based on the original equipment that was installed on the vehicle. You may be surprised at the settlement offer you receive on a nicely restored classic car after a total loss claim. Improvements include but are not limited to:

• Drivability improvements: e.g., upgraded suspension, installation of power steering

• Performance improvements: e.g., upgraded engine, transmission upgrade

• Safety Features: e.g., upgraded disc brakes, LED lighting upgrades

• Comfort improvements: e.g., installation of air conditioning, upgraded interior finishes

• Visual improvements: e.g., special non-factory paint colors, additional customizations

This year, let yourself get caught up in the excitement of the Bloomington Gold Judging process!

Witness some of the most beautiful Corvettes & Camaros in the country being judged by some of the best Corvette & Camaro judges in the sport.

The 2023 Bloomington Gold Certification process will actually begin Thursday, June 1st. As the rest of the show is busy setting the stage for the 2023 Event, certification owners will be going through the “Tech Stage” outside of Redbird Arena. At this point, various parts of the Corvette will be tested for their ability to operate as they did when the car left the factory. Does the car start with no smoke or abnormal noise? Do the radio, windshield washer and wipers work? Does the horn work and from all corners of the horn button? From here, the Corvette will drive over to Redbird Arena where it will spend the weekend parked on what is usually the stadium’s basketball court, waiting for the rest of the judging cycle to take place.

Make sure you stop in Redbird Arena during the Show Friday to see Gold Certified® and Camaro Judging and on Saturday to witness SURVIVOR® and Resto Mod judging. This is a site to be seen! Pristine Corvettes all parked perfectly on the judging field waiting for their turn to be judged. Teams of judges in their immaculate white shirts on Friday and their crisp red shirts on Saturday, huddled around the cars carefully going over tags, vins, engine compartments, chassis, body & wheels and the interior. Owners spend the weekend anxiously watching and waiting. Once the judging sheets are finally signed off on by both the car’s owner and the judges, they are whisked off to the tab room where the scores are tallied. Each car will receive either Gold, Silver or Bronze Gold Certification or SURVIVOR, depending on their goal. Some will even receive the much coveted Benchmark®!

Don’t miss the awards ceremony Saturday afternoon to see how your favorite car scored!

Registration for Certification is Open

A NEW VENUE FOR CERTIFICATION JUDGING IS COMING IN JANUARY 2024!

Bloomington Gold Corvettes will host Certification Judging in Kissimmee, Florida January 2024. Scheduled for January 9 & 10, Gold Certified®, SURVIVOR® and Benchmark® judging for Corvettes of all generations will be offered to owners.

The two days of judging will be held during the Mecum Kissimmee auction so that it allows owners and judges the opportunity to attend the Mecum auction as part of their weekend in Kissimmee.

2024 will not be the first time that Bloomington Gold has held certification in Florida. Certification judging was held in Kissimmee in January of 2021 when Bloomington Gold was unable to hold their October event in Charlotte, North Carolina due to the pandemic. Registration for Kissimmee will open in the coming weeks. It is also noted that 2024 Kissimmee will replace the Charlotte event in 2023.

KISSIMMEE

In addition to Kissimmee, Bloomington Gold also holds Certification Judging as part of their National Car Show in June in Bloomington, IL. Registration for Certification in Bloomington this June is OPEN and filling. Registration for Certification in Kissimmee will open this Summer. Click here to be notified when it opens.

GOLDMARKET

The 2023 Bloomington Gold Corvette Show marks FIFTY YEARS of bringing Corvette Enthusiasts together!

The Swap area of Bloomington Gold is where it all began 50 years ago this summer. The Vietnam war was ending and three men spent a Sunday afternoon putting together plans to hold a Bloomington Corvette Corral for Corvette owners to get together and swap stories, parts, memories….

Be a part of the GoldMarket in 2023! From Corvette parts to memorabilia, reserve your space to sell at Bloomington Gold Corvettes!

There will be Corvette memorabilia and collectibles for the enthusiast that wants to display their passion, and Corvette jewelry and apparel for those that like to wear their passion. Whether you want interior upgrades, greater

engine performance, new tires and wheels, or more shine, it can be found in the GoldMarket Maybe you need a hard to find part to restore a Corvette to its original form or you just want to talk to a restoration specialist to find out where to begin, the GoldMarket is the place to go!

Corvette dealers will display new and used Corvettes & Camaros for sale and test drives will also be available. So if you are in the market to purchase a new ride, the GoldMarket will again be bringing back a used car area!

If you are a vendor looking to display, please or contact Jocelyn@BloomingtonGold.com.

Single Day Pass $25

Two Day Pass $45

Children 12 and under FREE Open to the Public

Mia Pia and Joe Cacciatore