January/February 2022
We’re coming home.
Registration
for all events is
OPEN! See pages 3-9 for 2022 Event Information.
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Words from Guy: Hello Fellow Corvette Lovers! As you may have heard from our own release or from various Social Media outlets, Bloomington Gold is returning to Bloomington, Illinois in 2022! We have enjoyed hearing from everyone that has reached out to tell us how excited they are for our return to Bloomington. We truly believe this will be a good move for the Corvette hobby in that it will continue to bring in fresh faces, new friends and great opportunities for all! Within this edition of the REView is the 2022 Registration Program. Whether you’re a vendor or attendee or both, most everything you want to know about the Show is included in that section. So read on my friends, there is a lot of good reading on the following pages! Guy Larsen President Bloomington Gold Corvettes
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, June 9th
6:00pm Gold Gala Reception unveiling the 2022 50th Event Gold Salute to the Gold Collection in the Bone Student Center (ticketed event)
Friday, June 10th
7:30am Gold Field Parking Opens 8:00am Gates Open; Gold Salute to Gold Collection; Certification in Redbird Arena; Swap Meet; GoldField; Chevy Dealer; Indoor/Outdoor Vendor Displays; Special Displays; Seminars; Fast Laps (tentative); Beer Garden with Music 6:00pm Show Closes
Saturday, June 11th
7:30am Cars & Coffee; Gold Field Parking Opens 8:00am Gold Salute to Gold Collection; Certification Continues; Swap Meet; GoldField; Chevy Dealer; Indoor/Outdoor Vendor Displays; Special Car Displays; Seminars; Fast Laps (tentative); 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 downtown Normal Hosted by BN Visitors Bureau
Evening Festivities - Gold Member Reception at Medici’s
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Gold Salute to the Gold Collection As Bloomington Gold returns home to Bloomington, IL, the Gold Collection will also return to where it was once displayed, in the Bone Student Center at Illinois State University. In celebration of our return to Bloomington, this year’s collection will be a Salute to the Gold Collection. Sometimes living in the past can be a good thing and this year’s collection will be one of those times! Relive pieces of Bloomington Gold’s history as we bring back some of the significant cars that have been a part of past Gold Collections, Special Collections and the Great Hall displays.
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THE GOLD STANDARD®
of Judging
Providing recognition and incentives by the way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the field of automotive restoration.
For Corvettes:
BENCHMARK®
America’s most prestigious Corvette award. Getting BENCHMARK® Certified documents the ultimate standard for unrestored vehicles. Our standards for authenticity and condition are simple but difficult. The goal is to attain historic perfection - not cosmetic perfection. Our highly qualified judges are 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. To achieve BENCHMARK® status, an unrestored Corvette must attain GOLD CERTIFIED® and Silver or Gold SURVIVOR® in the same weekend.
GOLD CERTIFIED®
Friday, June 10 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. A GOLD CERTIFIED® car appears as it would have just after completion of ‘Typical Factory Production’. This does not necessarily mean that a Bloomington Gold car is cosmetically perfect. Factory cars weren’t. Instead, historic accuracy is the goal. In short, every car left the factory qualified to receive a Gold Certificate. However, age, use, repair, and/or inaccurate restorations all take their toll. Therefore, unrestored original cars may do as well (or better) than inaccurately restored cars.
SURVIVOR® Certified
Saturday, June 11 SURVIVOR® recognizes Corvettes that have been preserved and highly unrestored. These Corvettes are “worn in but not worn out”.
Resto Mod Certified
Friday, June 10 Resto Mod recognizes the seamless integration of today’s possibilities into yesterday’s performers by applying today’s capabilities and styling enhancements that result in improved styling, handling, performance, and comfort to modern standards while retaining a classic original design. A Bloomington Gold Certified® Resto Mod is a Corvette that is modified more than 50% in all four of the following sections: engine, chassis, exterior and interior.
For more information, see BloomingtonGold.com/Judging Page 6
Camaro Gold Certified®
Friday, June 10 1st Generation Camaros will be judged using the same guidelines that are used for Corvettes: A Camaros 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.
Awards Ceremony
Saturday, June 11 @ Redbird Arena, 3:00pm
Owners Meeting
Friday, June 10th at 7:45am
Staging
Beginning Thursday, June 9th at 8:00am Redbird Arena will house most of the certification cars. Staging begins on Thursday, June 10th starting at 8:00 AM, second group at 10:00 AM and third group at 1:00 PM. Owners please plan accordingly when making travel arrangements for you and your car(s). Staging times will be determined by the mapping/parking placement inside Redbird Arena. Bethany will email owners detailed instructions, maps and staging times mid-May.
QUESTIONS OR NEED ASSISTANCE?
Contact: Bethany Brucker, Judging Operations Manager 309.888.2588 or beth@bloomingtongold.com
Read Carefully:
Class Reaching Maximum Registrations If any class reaches the maximum number of registrations for CERTIFICATION or SURVIVOR® judging, please contact the office for assistance to register your car. Should Bloomington Gold Corvettes reach maximum registrants, they will either a) accept an additional team of qualified NCCB or NCSB Judges to review additional cars entered, or b) create a Wait List. 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.
IMPORTANT DETAILS: Online Registration closes on May 15th. Register Online at BloomingtonGold.com Page 7
For Exhibitors and Swap meet Vendors
*Any company that sells C5-8 accessories and C1-4 parts is encouraged to display everything from exhaust installs to cup holders.
Why Bloomington Gold?
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Reach thousands of Corvette and Camaro enthusiasts over two days. Company name, website and contact info listed on Bloomington Gold website and listed in both the electronic and print 2022 program. A unique indoor/outdoor venue that isn’t affected by weather conditions. Your competitors will be there!
Why this event is NOT one to skip!
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It’s our 50th Event back in Bloomington which will be a huge draw to both vendors, car enthusiasts and the general public. People are hungry to get out and BUY! Your competitors will be there!
Vendor Set up:
Thursday, June 9, 7:00am - 6:00pm
Show Hours:
Friday, June 10, 8:00am - 5:00pm Saturday, June 11, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Display Location Options: Swap Meet Lot - The traditional swap meet will return in 2022! Spaces are on asphalt and are offered in 18’ wide and 18’ deep increments. Some of the spots offer shade from trees. Tent rental is also available. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE! Horton Field House - Horton Field House will house a majority of the vendors for 2022. Located directly across from Redbird arena, this location will be protected from the elements and secure at night. Patio - Rigs & larger displays that request or require to be outside will be located on the North side of the East parking lot as well as in between Redbird and Horton Field House. There are also a few 10x10 spots on grass available. GOING FAST!
Please read the 2022 Vendor Contract as it will answer a lot of your questions!
Click Here! Reserve Space online in the Store at BloomingtonGold.com!
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2022andRoad Tour After Party! Saturday, June 11 5:00pm
The 2022 Road Tour will start from the Show grounds at Illinois State University and head North toward Lake Bloomington. Along the way, the route will include historic Route 66! After cruising around beautiful Lake Bloomington, the route will head back to downtown Normal for a Hometown Celebration hosted by the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Cost: Road Tour - $10 per car. After Party- FREE!
The first 250 registrants will receive a commemorative license plate that can be picked up at the information booth during the Show.
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2022 REGISTRATION FEES AND LINKS TO REGISTER TICKETS:
Single Day Pass Weekend Pass
GOLD MEMBERSHIP:
Membership with 2 weekend passes Membership with no passes 5 Year (Lifetime Membership) Additional Gold Member Polos
PARKING:
Attendee Parking Trailer Parking Motorhome Parking
$25 $45 $400 $310 $1,750 $50 FREE! $75 for entire weekend $25 per day
CERTIFICATION: Benchmark® 1953-1982 $1,475 Includes Certification and SURVIVOR® Registration Benchmark® 1984-2002 $1,400 Includes Certification and SURVIVOR® Registration Corvette Gold Certified®
$675
SURVIVOR®
$575
Camaro Gold Certified (1st Gen Only)
$675
Resto Mod Certification
$650
GOLD EVENTS: Gold Tour
$10
Gold Gala
$20 per person
Club Parking
FREE!
Gold Year 1972 Includes single day admission
$25 per day
To Register, click the buttons or go to BloomingtonGold.com and choose SHOP. Page 10
By Bill Nichols Bloomington Gold Camaro Specialist
As you know, we are excited to be returning to the Bloomington/Normal Illinois location for this year and have an opportunity to conduct our 2nd year of 1st generation Camaro certification, as well as a limited number of Special Camaro’s in our Special Collection. There are three ways that Camaro owners can participate at the 2022 event, and here are the details on those:
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Enter your car for certification judging: This will be our second year of Certification judging of Camaros with our Generation 1 Team. The judges include Larry Christensen, Dale Murphy, and Benny Pfieffer, all extremely experienced in the first-generation Camaros. The Bloomington Gold Certification is well recognized for its accuracy and completeness in the hobby. Click here for judging guidelines, and pertinent information to familiarize you with the Bloomington Gold Certification process. To Register for judging, click here to be taken to our web site. The fee to register your Camaro is $675. Camaro Special Collection Display: My team and I select a few outstanding or rare examples for static indoor display, throughout the show. There is no fee, and the award is recognition that you participated in our unique display. I am soliciting interested participants now and would hope to make our final selections and notification by mid-February. If you think that you have a Camaro that would qualify to be part of the 2022 display, please email details about the car as well as a photo or two of your Camaro including under the hood and the interior. Information should be sent to me at wrn63@att.net. General Participation in our Camaro Dedicated Parking, and display: We offer a dedicated Club parking for Camaros where owners can mingle among like-minded enthusiasts while they peruse the Swap meet vendors, or the vehicles being judged, or possibly participate in the Road Tour or the Driving School demonstrations. There is no charge other than the event entry fees.
If I can answer any further questions, regarding our Camaro event, please feel free to email me at wrn63@att.net or contact the Bloomington Gold office at info@bloomingtongold.com I look forward to seeing you June 10th and 11th. Sincerely, Bill Nichols
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This year, Bloomington Gold will be featuring a special display of cars…cars that have been seen on the big screen as well as on the television screen. Housed in Horton Field House, a small handful of Hollywood cars will be parked for your viewing pleasure. If you have or know of a car that may be an interesting addition to this display, please contact us at info@bloomingtongold.com
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