GOLD SCHOOL
Friday June 21st Class Descriptions
11:00am
Meet the #001 Corvette
Presenter: Corey Peterson, Historian
This is a rare chance to see the reportedly first ever manufactured Corvette, the 1953 Serial #001 Corvette! Historian Cory Peterson, who was part of the team that located the car, will be on hand to discuss the research behind #001 as well as the hunt to find it. He will answer all your questions including where the car has been for over 70 years and how it was located. And don’t be afraid to ask him the elephant in the room…. why he and many other historians believe it is truly is Serial #001!
Location: In the tent on the patio that houses the 001 Corvette. It is located by the info booth.
11:30am
Early Days of Corvette Gatherings
Presenter: David Burroughs, founder Bloomington Gold Corvettes & Mike Yager, Chief Cheerleader Mid America Motorworks
Before there was internet, emails, smartphones…. way back to the 70’s! How did Corvette aficionados come together? What was the drive that brought them together? How did these ‘gatherings’ grow to become ‘shows’. What were the obstacles, what were the expectations? Come hear from two of the (icons) who grew the corvette hobby and grew Corvette gatherings into some major car events in the world.
Location: Classrooms in Horton Field House
1:00pm Need More Power in Your C7 or C8?
Presenter: Ken Lingenfelter
You can never have too much power, right?! But can it easily be added to the most recent model Corvettes with all the electronics they have? Renowned expert Ken Lingenfelter will share how Lingenfelter Performance actually can add on performance enhancements model corvette engines! The C7 & C8 powertrains are already impressive in numbers and in the seat of the pants! Find out what options there are to get even more from yours.
Location: Classrooms in Horton Field House
Saturday, June 22nd Class Descriptions
Saturday, June 22
11:00am
L88 Walk around with David Burroughs
Join the discussion with Dave Burroughs as he takes you through the history and significance of the L88, including the history of the L88’s on display in Horton Field House. Don't miss the rare showing of the L88 video: Roar & Peace!
Location: Horton Field House- L88 display
12 Noon
Meet the #001 Corvette
Presenter: Corey Peterson, Historian
This is a rare chance to see the reportedly first ever manufactured Corvette, the 1953 Serial #001 Corvette! Historian Cory Peterson, who was part of the team that located the car, will be on hand to discuss the research behind #001 as well as the hunt to find it. He will answer all your questions including where the car has been for over 70 years and how it was located. And don’t be afraid to ask him the elephant in the room…. why he and many other historians believe it is truly is Serial #001!
Location: In the tent on the patio that houses the 001 Corvette. It is located by the info booth.
1:00pm
Early Days of Corvette Gatherings (repeat from Sat)
Presenter: David Burroughs, founder Bloomington Gold Corvettes
Mike Yager, Chief Cheerleader Mid America Motorworks
Before there was internet, emails, smartphones…. Think way back to the 70’s! How did Corvette aficionados come together? What was the drive that brought them together? How did these ‘gatherings’ grow to become ‘shows’. What were the obstacles, what were the expectations? Come hear from two of the (icons) who grew the corvette hobby and grew Corvette gatherings into some major car events in the world.
Location: Horton Field House Classrooms
4:00pm
The Roar of The Fuelies
Be sure to be outside the Bone Student Center on University Dr as the Fuelies that make up the 2024 Gold Collection leave the Bone Student Center and drive to their trailers. Something you don’t want to miss hearing or seeing!
Location: Bone Student Center Entrance off University Dr