So Much To Do, So Little Time!!
The NEW 2009 ZR1:Tom Hill, Corvette Plant Engineer at Bowling Green, is bringing TWO 2009 ZR1s to the show – a Jet Stream Blue and a Victory Red!The Red ZR1 will be a hands-on car.Come meet Tom and discuss the most powerful and expensive Corvette ever built.Then order your new ZR1 from one of our dealers at the show!
Never Before Displayed In Public:At the GoldAuction, see three of the serial #1 Corvettes.
#0011955 – The first V8 Corvette
#0011956 – The first redesign Corvette
#0011957 – The first high performance Corvette
The GoldTour: Saturday evening at 6:00 p.m. Join hundreds of Corvettes as they travel the countryside onthe 35mile trip.
The L88 Invasion at the Special Collection:See the largest collection of L88s ever assembled.We will have 57 of the 216 L88s ever made.Each of these beasts boasts over 560 HP!
The largest Bloomington GoldCertification Event Ever: See the most collectible and beautifully restored Corvettes in the world on the most beautiful setting of green fairways, trees and a lake.
October 9, 2007 Bloomington Gold Will Offer Cross Country Tours BLOOMINGTON, Illinois. – Bloomington Gold, Corvettes USA announced a joint venture along with Corvette'N America Tours based in Flagstaff, Arizona. The venture combines Bloomington Gold's national reputation for quality events along with the specialized expertise of Dwayne and Cindy Bublitz. After watching their success and impeccable attention to detail, Bloomington Gold CEO, David Burroughs believed they would fit perfectly into the Bloomington Gold organization. With a rich history beginning in 1973, Bloomington Gold is America's longest running Corvette show and became the industry's premier event showcasing America's favorite sports car. In 1984, Bloomington Gold introduced the concept of local Road Tours.Then in June of 1994 Bloomington Goldset the Guinness world record with a total of 2,223 Corvettes on a single road tour. That record still stands. In more recent years, Dwayne and Cindy Bublitz began their private regional tours in Arizona and soon began attracting Corvette enthusiasts from across the country to experience the breath-taking scenery of the southwest. Now, through its new affiliation with Dwayne and Cindy Bublitz, Bloomington Gold Tours can provide people the opportunity to drive their Corvettes through some of America's most spectacular scenery, while at the same time enjoying Corvette camaraderie with owners from across the country. The expanded Bloomington Gold Tours will feature scenic trips to the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Future trips will move from the southwest to the northwest, then to the southeast and finally to New England. Also, event trips will be planned to the major automotive events like the Indy 500, Carlisle, Mid America's Funfest, and of course, Bloomington Gold. "We are very excited and thrilled to join Bloomington Gold," said Dwayne. "With the addition of Bloomington Gold Tours, we can offer the Corvette owner a full spectrum of Corvette entertainment. Corvette enthusiasts can be assured Bloomington Gold Tours will carry on the long tradition of quality that the name Bloomington Gold has symbolized for 35 years." Corvette owners can book their tours with confidence knowing Bloomington Gold Tours will handle all the details for a memorable first class experience," said Bloomington Gold's Burroughs. "We have watched Cindy and Dwayne run their tours with professionalism and first class treatment of their customers. We even booked a "test" tour with them just to make sure it was at a quality level that we would want our brand to be associated with. e have always been the industry's #1 brand for people who collect Corvettes. We are now going to be the #1 brand for people who like to drive them." For more information, log on to www.BloomingtonGoldTours.com or call 928-527-VETT (8388). June 22, 2007 Well done, David. David Hmura's record at Bloomington Gold will stand for a very long time. Over the past twenty years David and Merideth religiously brought their 1987 Corvette to be Gold Certified.Not just once or twice like most people, but for twenty consecutive years since it was brand new. David did this until it was old enough to qualify for SURVIVOR and, of course, BENCHMARK.This was that year. On June 16, 2007, as David drove across the stage, he accomplished his goal of reaching a BENCHMARK and simultaneously etched his name in the record books as the person with the most Gold Certificates (by far), let alone on the same car.It was fun to watch him over the years as he steadily drove toward that goal. The best thing about this record was why David and Merideth did it.They simply had fun at it.Every time they got Gold Certified, it appeared that they just had a great time and all the people around them did too.Their friends, the judges, spectators, and our staff all got in on the party.Hmura's became more than people just being Certified; they became part of the Bloomington Gold family.They brought a new dimension to our organization. And they brought their friendships to Carlisle and MidAMerica FunFest, too. No, increasing the value of their '87 Corvette was not on David's agenda.Neither was it a big ego deal, either.It was that he just flat-out enjoyed doing it and he wouldn't quit.We all need to learn a little from David Hmura. It was shocking to hear the unbelievable news that David passed away on June 25, less than ten days after reaching his twenty year BENCHMARK. Although we are very saddened by this unfortunate and untimely event, we will laugh again with Merideth one day as we remember all of the wonderful moments shared on his journey. So long, David Hmura.You are one of the good guys! David Burroughs June 22, 2007 Bloomington Gold announces show results David Burroughs, CEO of Bloomington Gold, has declared the 2007 Bloomington Gold Corvettes USA show a success.In a letter to the staff he indicates that we achieved the vision that was set back in 2004 to re-build our show to world class status matching the 1992 event, which has remained the benchmark for 15 years. Many of our guests agree. The Bloomington Gold office has received numerous e mails this week.Here are some of the comments. "I attended this year for the first time ever.I want you to know that I had an absolutely fabulous time." "First, I'd like to thank you folks for putting together a fantastic show!I enjoyed every minute of it.Everything ran like a well oiled machine, and I can't say enough good things about the experience.You all did a terrific job each and every day!Thank you, and keep up the good work!I look forward to 2008." "I have to extend m congratulations for all the hard work of the BG staff.I attended the Saturday events, my 4th visit, and what a great event it is!!Beautiful surroundings, clean, organized, and lots to do.Really, really a great show and we'll see you next year." "I drove my '71 for six hours to your show and it was worth every minute of travel time and gas.Great show, you need to give a big thank you to all the staff and helpers.They were friendly, helpful, which made the experience that much more enjoyable." "I sent an e mail on Friday that said I was not going to be at the Saturday Awards ceremony.My plans changed yet again and I was able to make the Saturday awards presentation.I am very glad I made the second trip to Chicago.Thanks again for a great Corvette event." "Thanks you all very much again for making this such a successful and memorable launch for Corvette Market.Everything went incredibly well from our standpoint.We go to a large number of events and few have the combination of hospitality, efficiency and fun that you pack into Bloomington Gold.It is really amazing the way literally EVERYONE seems to be personally invested in ensuring that every attendee has an experience that is as good as it can be." We wish to thank everyone who came through the gates to share some time with us.We saw groups of people throughout the golf course sitting with friends, relaxing and chatting.In this busy world, it was a welcome sight. We have already held post-show meetings to begin planning for 2008.Stay tuned. The 2008 Bloomington Gold show will once again be held at Pheasant Run Resort and Spa, St. Charles, IL, June 26 - 29. April 20, 2007 Bloomington Gold announces new collectibles at the GoldStore The 2007 Bloomington Gold event held June 14th through the 17th will include many items for event goers to purchase to commemorate the event.Vette Collectibles, a division of Brickel's Racing Collectibles, Inc., is working with Bloomington Gold to bring you exclusive products only available at the event or on www.vettecollectibles.com. For the first time in several years a Bloomington Gold die cast Corvette will be available in both a 1/24th scale version and a 1/64th scale version.The 2007 Z06 Silver Bloomington Gold Corvette will proudly wear the official Bloomington Gold logo on the hood and both doors.The license plate will also celebrate the event. Only 504 consecutively numbered pieces will be produced in the 1/24th scale.The features include a metal chassis, with the consecutive numbering located here, and opening hood, doors, and trunk.Even the packaging will make you feel like you are at Bloomington Gold. The 1/64th scale Bloomington Gold Z06 Corvette is limited to just 1536 pieces.Both sizes of this highly collectible, first in a series die cast are sure to be treasured. For the first time ever a Bloomington Gold Zippo lighter will also be available at this year's event. Each lighter is consecutively numbered on the front.Only 50 pieces will be produced of this first in a series collectible Bloomington Gold lighter. For the young and young-at-heart Corvette fan, we have created a Bloomington Gold Teddy Bear wearing an adorable Bloomington Gold hooded sweatshirt.This cute and cuddly little friend is just waiting for you to take him home. All of these exclusive Bloomington Gold products are available in the Gold Store or the Vette Collectibles booth in the Mega Center.Can't make it to the event?Pre-order any of these items by visiting www.vettecollectibles.com or calling toll free, 877-678-3883. These Bloomington Gold exclusive items are brought to you by Vette Collectibles, a division of Brickel's Racing Collectibles, Inc. April 15. 2006 New contract with Pheasant Run announced. Ed Saari, CFO announced today that Bloomington Gold has signed a contract extension with Pheasant Run Resort and Spa.This contract extension gives Bloomington Gold the option of continuing the show at the resort though 2013. In addition, the show will return to its normal dates of the last weekend in June beginning in 2008. The dates for future show are as follows:
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