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Detroit Metro CVB and MotorCities National Heritage Area to announce 2012 Autopalooza lineup at April 24 Press Conference


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DETROIT--April 20, 2012: The following was announced by the Detroit Metro CVB.

What:

A press conference to kick off Autopalooza, southeast Michigan's summer-long series of world-class automotive cruises, races and shows, starting with the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, June 1-3 and the Hot Rod Power Tour, June 2


Who: 

Speakers include:



  • Jim Campbell, VP of Performance Vehicles and Motor Sports, Chevrolet
  • Michael O'Callaghan, Executive VP and COO, Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Bud Denker, Event Chairman, Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix
  • Jerry Pitt, Publisher, Hot Rod Magazine
  • Nancy Darga, Managing Director, MotorCities National Heritage Area










Special Vehicles on Display:



  • 1953 Suburban
  • 2011 Indy Pace Car
  • 1934 Chevrolet Coupe Replica
  • 1970 Dale Jr. Chevelle
  • MIS NASCAR Vehicle
  • 1957 Bel-Air
  • 1932 Confederate














Representatives from this summer's Autopalooza events will be available for interviews after the press conference.


When:

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.


Where:  

GM Heritage Center, 6400 Center Drive,
Sterling Heights, MI 48310