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Bloomington Gold Returns to Bloomington

20 May 1998

Bloomington Gold Returns to Bloomington

    BLOOMINGTON, Ill., May 20 -- Bloomington Gold, the granddaddy
of America's Chevy Corvette shows, is returning to its roots in Bloomington,
Ill. after years of absence.
    This year's event is being held at the new Interstate Center, a 170 acre
facility on the west side of Bloomington, less then a mile from the
intersection of I-55, I-74 and I-39 in central Illinois.
    The new owners of Bloomington Gold, Dana Mecum and Kevin Collins, believe
the show will be a unique experience for Corvette enthusiasts and the
industry.  Many of the traditional events at Bloomington Gold -- such as
Judging (Certification, Survivor and Benchmark), the Swap Meet, GOLDfield, the
Gold Mine show and sell, vendor displays, Special Collection, the Road Tour
and the Bloomington Gold Hall of Fame -- have been improved.  But it's the new
additions that will make this year's event extra special.  For example, the
Special Collection Gallery, various on-site auctions for everything from
Corvette parts and restoration specials to daily drivers and even the most
collectible Corvettes in the world.  Then there is the "Value Pak,"
exclusively for Corvette owners, that includes unlimited event access for two,
special Corvette parking, a collectible event program, Road Tour
participation, mementos and more -- all at a discounted price.
    Bloomington Gold starts on Thursday, June 25th and runs through Sunday,
June 28th.  General admission is just $10 per person per day.  Children under
12 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.  Admission includes access to
all events on the grounds.  The gates open at 7 a.m. each day.  For
information, call 888-42-GOLD-1.
    For twenty-six years Bloomington Gold has been the standard against which
other Corvette shows have been judged.  This year's Bloomington Gold is
raising the bar.
    The four day event is expecting over fifty thousand participants and
spectators.  The show invites all car enthusiasts to join in this celebration
of America's only true sport car, the Chevy Corvette.