Bloomington Gold 2020 9/11-9/12
This year's event was much later in the year and had been moved to Lucas Oil for a completely new look. Jim Shaver and Jerry Croy were among the members that were there for the tight load in on Thursday with Jim Alvis dutifully taking pictures on Friday. Jim's comments were "There were lots of beautiful and historically significant Corvettes at Bloomington Gold on Friday. New this year, other than the location, were two resto-mod Corvettes." See the write up about the history of Bloomington Gold below the pictures that Jerry sent to the club.
Guy Larsen took over ownership in 2012...Indianapolis show started in 2015
Long time “Corvette Guy” purchased Bloomington Gold from the Mecum family. Guy Larsen, from Palos Park, IL, will lead Bloomington Gold into its fifth decade as America’s premiere Corvette event. He has already played a significant role in other changes recently announced—the move back to Central Illinois in 2013 as well as the new Certification standards. More improvements are envisioned.
At age 13, Larsen tried getting hired by a restaurant in order to buy a new car by the time he was 16. Foiled by his parents who made him spend the money first on college tuition, Larsen finally got his car. At age 22, he purchased his first Corvette and has had one ever since. Although Larsen continuously improved his collection with more collectible and authentic Corvettes, he has never strayed from his original philosophy, “Corvettes are meant to be driven.”
“Guy is uniquely suited for this leadership role”, said David Burroughs, Founder. “He can relate to all our customer segments because he has first hand experience with so many aspects of the Corvette hobby/industry. He’s personally done frame off restorations, had Corvettes Gold Certified, served as Director of all Bloomington Gold judges, owns a (non-automotive) national trade show business serving exhibitors and vendors, and drives a C6 ZR-1 for the fun of it! Guy not only has a great business mind, he also has good common sense, even temperament, and is a true reflection of the customers and enthusiasts Bloomington Gold has served for 40 years. He’s a true “Corvette Guy”.
In 1973, the first Bloomington Corvette Corral event took place. By 1977, the Bloomington Corvette Corral had grown to be the biggest Corvette event in the country, with people attending from across the nation and around the world. Renamed Bloomington Gold, the event continued in Bloomington for nineteen years. It relocated to Springfield and St. Charles, then Champaign. Bloomington Gold Corvettes, now held at the Indianapolis, IN Motor Speedway, is the longest running all-Corvette event in the country, attended by more than 30,000 people over three days annually.
Long time “Corvette Guy” purchased Bloomington Gold from the Mecum family. Guy Larsen, from Palos Park, IL, will lead Bloomington Gold into its fifth decade as America’s premiere Corvette event. He has already played a significant role in other changes recently announced—the move back to Central Illinois in 2013 as well as the new Certification standards. More improvements are envisioned.
At age 13, Larsen tried getting hired by a restaurant in order to buy a new car by the time he was 16. Foiled by his parents who made him spend the money first on college tuition, Larsen finally got his car. At age 22, he purchased his first Corvette and has had one ever since. Although Larsen continuously improved his collection with more collectible and authentic Corvettes, he has never strayed from his original philosophy, “Corvettes are meant to be driven.”
“Guy is uniquely suited for this leadership role”, said David Burroughs, Founder. “He can relate to all our customer segments because he has first hand experience with so many aspects of the Corvette hobby/industry. He’s personally done frame off restorations, had Corvettes Gold Certified, served as Director of all Bloomington Gold judges, owns a (non-automotive) national trade show business serving exhibitors and vendors, and drives a C6 ZR-1 for the fun of it! Guy not only has a great business mind, he also has good common sense, even temperament, and is a true reflection of the customers and enthusiasts Bloomington Gold has served for 40 years. He’s a true “Corvette Guy”.
In 1973, the first Bloomington Corvette Corral event took place. By 1977, the Bloomington Corvette Corral had grown to be the biggest Corvette event in the country, with people attending from across the nation and around the world. Renamed Bloomington Gold, the event continued in Bloomington for nineteen years. It relocated to Springfield and St. Charles, then Champaign. Bloomington Gold Corvettes, now held at the Indianapolis, IN Motor Speedway, is the longest running all-Corvette event in the country, attended by more than 30,000 people over three days annually.
