Big&BadGTA

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Figured with the "History and Originality" of the Bloomington Gold Corvette Survivor, Benchmark, and Certification awards and status, this would be relatable here.

Bloomington Gold is opening up their event to Camaro. Doesn't speak to the generations of cars involved, or related models (from Pontiac), but the inclusion of Camaro does add an element to their event. Here's the press release:
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Bloomington Gold Corvettes, USA Invites their Cousin, the Camaro, to Play at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Bloomington Gold Corvettes is excited to announce an addition to the 2019 Event. For the first time in the 45-year history of the Show, Bloomington Gold will invite Camaros to join them at the 3-day event June 20-22, 2019 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Camaros will be offered similar opportunity to enjoy many of the amenities already offered to Corvette owners such as laps on the infamous IMS track, participation in the road tour and Camaro focused vendors, to name a few.
Certification of Camaros will not be offered initially but may be offered in the future.
Why the addition of Camaro’s to an event that is highly recognized as Corvettes only? “Not only do a lot of our customers have Camaros in their garage, [the Camaro] is a nice stepping stone before entering the Corvette hobby. Why not share the fun that so many Corvette owners are having at Bloomington Gold with owners of another Chevrolet vehicle with the same need for speed?” says Guy Larsen, Bloomington Gold Owner and President.
The idea of adding Camaros to the event is not a new one. In fact, Bloomington Gold has been considering the addition for a few years. “After sharing the idea with a number of our sponsors, customers, and key Camaro players at GM, we decided now is the time to move forward with the addition, “continues Larsen. This addition should be seen as a positive one and a way for Bloomington Gold fans to nurture a new attendee base in the treasures to be had at Bloomington Gold.
Bloomington Gold is a 3-day event that takes place within the confines of the Iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway each June. The event is open to the public. Tickets for the 2019 Show as well as lap times, garages and suites are on sale now and can be reserved through the Bloomington Gold store found at Bloomingtongold.com.
For more information on Bloomington Gold see Bloomingtongold.com.

chazman

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indy82z

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I got to take one of my old IROC's around the track in 98 I believe. It was awesome. Would love to do that again!

DynoDave43

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An interesting move.

Big&BadGTA

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From the way it reads, looks like you can.

Polo Z03

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CPC Norwood

The politics of the two east coast shows is getting old. Fredrick is dying a painful slow death since its break with Carlisle and the Carlisle event is sustainable but perhaps the weakest event offering due to the scheduled date of the event.

I think the reasons for the Bloomington event change has a back story too, I will check with my contacts at GM to confirm.

MrPackstin

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The internet has sure changed things over the years too.

z28cop

CPC Norwood

GM pulled the plug on Fredrick 2 years ago with the announced event name change at Carlisle to the "Chevrolet Nationals" and at the end of last Year's event GM was on the fence about returning.

The question is where is GM going to display the 2020 car this year??

detltu

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Camaro Nationals has been on my list for a while. Hate to hear about issues with politics and potential trouble. It's such a long drive I would probably have to trailer the car up.

Crazy that all of these events are on the same weekend.