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Some Cool Sights And Sounds From Bloomington Gold 2024

If you missed this iconic show, we have pictures from the Gold Certification process, the last C4, the OG 1953 VIN 001, and more...

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A Bloomington appearance for the 1953 VIN 001/Photo Credit: Mark G, Corvette Forum

The first Bloomington Corvette Corral event took place in 1973, and by 1977, it had grown to be the largest Corvette show in the country. Soon renamed Bloomington Gold, the iconic event has moved around the state of Illinois throughout the last 51 years. After its first 19 years in Bloomington, the event relocated to Springfield, St. Charles, Champaign, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, eventually returning to its roots in Bloomington/Normal, Illinois.

Guy Larsen with Bloomington Gold described the longest-running Corvette event best when he recently said:

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