2012 SHOW HOURS ARE SATURDAY 9AM - 9PM &
SUNDAY 9AM - 5PM
MUSCLE CAR AND CORVETTE NATIONALS WILL
FEATURE
BIG NICKEY CHICAGO and MR. NORMS Special Displays:
Relive the glory
days of the Muscle Car wars with a historical display of the very best cars from
Nickey Chicago and Mr. Norm. These displays once again will face off with only
real documented Nickey and
Mr. Norms cars from both of these Chicago Icons. You will also be able to meet
current and past staff members, including Don Swiatek, Hi-Performance Cars and
Parts Manager for Nickey and Mr. Norm Kraus, owner of Grand Spaulding Dodge.
2012 SPECIAL INVITATIONAL DISPLAYS:
Class of 1972 40th
Anniversary Display
Featuring the absolute “Top Dog” Muscle Cars from various manufacturers for
the 1972 model year. For 2012, we will feature TWO circles; one with hardtops
and one with
convertibles AND several additional special displays. You will be treated to
some of the country's rarest and most desirable Muscle Machines which are coming
in from prominent collections nationwide, many rarely shown to the public and the absolute rarest from GM, Ford, AMC and Mopar.
Class of '62 50th Anniversary
Display:
This time we
step back FIFTY years, when the concept of racing on Sunday and driving to work
on Monday began. The Super Stock wars were fully under way and the Big Three were
all doing battle at tracks across the country. Royal Pontiac, The Ramchargers
and more were recognized nationwide. Check out a fine selection
of big-body performance offerings from Pontiac, Chevy, Ford and the Mopar camp along
with several significant Corvettes in this
very special Invitational gathering.
Aero
Warriors Invitational Display
Inspired by the
Nascar Aero wars, these ultra streamlined cars took factory backed racing to
another level. Dodge started with the aero-back/flush grill Charger 500 and then
went a step beyond with the wild winged Daytona and then the Superbird, while
Ford jumped right in with the flush grill/extended nose Talledega's and the
Mercury Cyclone Spoilers. It is a treat to see just one of these Aero Warriors,
but for 2012, you will be able to see what may be the largest gathering ever
assembled under one roof.
Trans Am Terrors
When Chevrolet
entered the Trans Am wars in 1967 with their all new Z/28, the whole world took
notice. In 1969 Pontiac took ownership of the actual Trans Am name, and produced
the very first Limited Edition Pontiac Trans Ams, inspired by the race series,
producing a mere 697 units. When Chrysler brought out their all new E-body Barracuda's and
Challenger's it was clear what had to happen next. The Challenger T/A's and AAR
Cuda's were
purpose built, multi carb small block pony cars that had many unique features.
We are thrilled to host a gathering of some of the finest examples of these
Trans am inspired automobiles ever shown.
The "Bee Hive" , Presented by
The Wellborn Muscle Car Museum
The Mopar crew
started with a simple plan back in 1968; build a bare-bones rubber mat post body
car, throw in a standard large cube engine backed by a 4-speed with a Hurst
shifter and wha-la; instant affordable muscle. This special gathering will
chronicle the 1968-70 Coronet Super Bee's AND the single year 1971 Charger Super
Bee's, with engines ranging from the 383 right on up to the mighty Hemi.
"Going Topless" Invitational
Showcase
Featuring "top
dawg" Convertible Muscle Cars from 1964 to 1971. You will see Hemi's, 440+6,
427, 429, CJ's, SCJ's Tripowers and more! The rarest of the rare convertibles
will be invited and displayed in this showcase. Several very significant
convertibles will be unveiled at our show this year!
Shelby
Snakepit IV:
Back by popular demand,
this special feature returns again in 2012 in celebration of the 50th
anniversary of Shelby American and the Shelby Cobra, The Shelby Snakepit will return with a whole new crop of
Shelby's finest documented authentic creations from 1965-1970, featuring some of the rarest and most
significant Shelby Cobra's and Mustangs ever built. Hosted by Colin Comer, noted author and
Shelby historian.
Corvette Triple Diamond
Showcase and Competition, Sponsored by CORVETTE CENTRAL:
Featuring a historic
walk through time with the country's finest restored and original Corvettes that
have already achieved NCRS Top Flight AND Bloomington Gold status. Owners
will compete for the coveted Triple Diamond award, considered one of the
industries most prestigious. Entrants range from 1953-2003.
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Supercars and Members Showcase:
A very special
gathering of authentic dealer-built Supercars from Yenko, Gibb and others.
Presented by
www.Yenko.net.
Absolutely no “clones” or “tributes” here!
Muscle Cars & Muscle Bikes
For many of us,
it was bicycles that started the fever. A revolution began in California in June
of 1963 with the introduction of the very first Schwinn Stingray, and one by
one, kids everywhere jumped on the bandwagon. 1968 brought the introduction of
the Schwinn Krate bikes, along with the Raleigh Choppers out of England, and
bike companies everywhere started producing "Muscle bikes", inspired by Drag
Racers and the hot cars of the era. Join us in celebrating these cool bikes,
which in some cases, will be paired with the cars that inspired them.
Additional
Special Displays:
We are currently discussing
several addditional special Invitational displays for the 2012 show. If you have an idea or
would be interested in coordinating a special display, please contact Bob Ashton
at bashton426@gmail.com
CELEBRITY APPEARANCES:
Mr. Norm
Kraus, The man
behind Grand Spaulding Dodge will be in the Mr. Norms Garage display, sitting
behind his original showroom desk ready to take your order! Saturday and Sunday.
Helen "Mrs. Fred" Gibb;
Helen will be joining us in our ZL1/COPO Invitational display with her very own
GIBB COPO nova, #50 of 50 built. Helen will be sharing her personal stories
along with her photo albums with a very special look at what it was like to be
Mrs. Fred Gibb of gibb Chevrolet, home of the ZL1 Camaro's and a variety of
special COPO cars. Saturday and Sunday.
Dennis Pittsenbarger;
As host of Hot Rod Magazine Radio, Dennis is living his dream, traveling
throughout the country talking about cars with some of the coolest people ever;
Car Folks! Dennis will be broadcasting LIVE at the show Saturday and also taping
for future segments both Saturday and Sunday.
Jim Mattison,
Jim is known world-wide for his Pontiac Historical Services, but he also played
a key role in COPO programs and the ZL1 "back in the day." Jim will host several
seminars about the COPO program and will also share some great stories about his
personal experiences with many interesting personalities and what it was like
spending time behind the wheel of ZL1's in 1969. Saturday and Sunday.
Don Swiatek;
Don was the Hi-Performance Cars and Parts Manager for Nickey Chevrolet and
today, serves as a member of the Nickey Chicago team. See Don in the Nickey
Chicago booth Saturday and Sunday.
Additional
Automotive Celebrity Appearances To be Announced.
FEATURED ARTIST:
To Be Announced;
Nominations can be sent to bashton426@gmail.com
(2011 Featured Artist Steven Macy)
(2010 Featured Artist; Dan McCrary)
(2009 Featured Artist: David Snyder)
ADDITIONAL SPECIAL FEATURES:
Triple Diamond Corvette
Gallery and Competition,
Sponsored by CORVETTE Central:
See the finest restored
and original Corvettes that have already achieved Bloomington Gold and NCRS Top
Flight status. These are truly the “best of the best” in the Corvette world!
Display is set up in chronological order to show the history of the Corvette
featuring Corvettes from 1953-1993.
Vintage
Certification Program for Unrestored Original Muscle Cars; EXPANDED AGAIN FOR
2012
We are proud to host
our Vintage Certification Program for unrestored, original Muscle Cars.
This program is designed to encourage owners to maintain their cars in original
condition, as they left the factory. These cars are used to document build
methods and other significant and historical features. For 2012, we will be
certifying several Camaro's and Chevelles along with several FORD muscle cars
and possibly others.
Rescue 1 Fire
Safety For Kids Willys:
See the Rescue 1/Bar's
Leak '33 Willys and meet Driver/Fire Fighter Jeff Steere. Kids will get the latest
Fire Safety coloring books and other neat stuff while learning the importance of
home fire safety. www.firesafetyforkids.org
Rescue 1 Fire
Safety For Kids Charity Auction:
Your chance to bid on a
wide variety of parts and memorabilia while helping out a great cause. We will
host a Silent auction and a Live auction with 100% of the proceeds going
directly to the Rescue 1 Fire Safety For Kids program. (To make a donation,
please e-mail
bashton426@gmail.com) You
can bid to own one-off autographed memorabilia, parts and maybe even a car or
two!
ALL INDOOR
SWAP MEET:
See nearly 200 all
indoor swap spaces jam-packed with everything from intake manifolds and body
panels to rare New Old Stock parts along with a wide variety of services.
This is an automotive parts and services ONLY swap meet! Absolutely NO
bedsheets, travel agencies or other non automotive vendors allowed. (Automotive
collectibles are allowed in this area).
INDOOR
COMMERCIAL VENDORS:
See a variety of
automotive related vendors offering good and services. Join Mid America
Motorworks, , Reliable Carriers,
Inc., Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, Legendary Interiors, Inline Tube and restoration specialists including MuscleCar Designs, The Finer Details,
Muscle Car Restoration and Design and others. Your chance to talk directly to the
best nationally recognized service providers in the industry!
VIP
COLLECTION, CARS FOR SALE:
This area is reserved
for 14-16 of the finest collector cars offered directly by the owners. Cars must
apply to be accepted in this very special gathering!
COLLECTOR CAR
CORRAL:
Find the collector car
of your dreams in this area featuring cars offered for sale. (Saturday
morning move-in) Limited to 15-20 select approved cars for 2012.
MODEL CAR
CONTEST, Presented by C.A.R.S. In Miniature and Model Empire
We are pleased
to present our 3rd Annual Model Car
Contest. This feature is totally FREE to enter for both Adults and Kids. Bring your model in
Saturday to enter. We will offer stock and modified classes for Junior, (12 and
under), Senior, (13-17) and Adults, along with special classes for Dioramas and
a Misc. class. Awards will be presented for 1st -3rd place and ALL Junior
entrants, (Age 12 and under) will receive a FREE model car kit, compliments of
Model Empire. Contest registration runs Saturday 11:00am- 7pm and participants
will get a re-entry ticket to return Sunday. Awards presented Sunday at 2:00.
REVELL Model Car "Make and
Take"
This awesome
feature allows kids to participate with a hands-on actual build, supervised by
our friends from Revell and the C.A.R.S. In Miniature group. This is totally
FREE and all participants get to take home the model car that they build right
at the show. We encourage parents to bring the kids in and introduce them to the
great hobby of model car building, which is where many of us started.
CELEBRITY
BOOK SIGNINGS;
Meet some of the very
best nationally known automotive writers and expand your library with a
personally signed copy of their latest releases.
Colin Comer:
Author of Million
Dollar Muscle Cars and his beautiful book; The Complete Book of
Shelby Automobiles; Cobras, Mustangs and Super Snakes. Saturday and Sunday.
John Gunnell:
John has authored way
too many books to list here, including the popular Standard Catalog
series, and he currently writes for several national magazines. Saturday and
Sunday.
Curt Roem;
Curt recently released his cool book titled "My Dad's GTO" which tells the story
of Curt's introduction to a lifelong involvement with cars and the hobby, and
the many fond memories he shares with his Father and and now, his Son.
Dr. Pete
Giminez:
Dr. Pete will be offering his “Corvette
Racing Legends, The Story of the L-88 Option Packages” book and will also be
discussing his latest book which focuses on Chevrolet's COPO option cars.
Saturday and Sunday.
Mike Yager:
Mike is the Chief Cheerleader of Mid America Motorworks. In addition to
creating one of the world's greatest American Dream success stories, he has
authored an outstanding book titled "The Corvette Bible." The new revised Second
Edition was recently released, and mike will be signing in the Mid America
Motorworks display. Saturday and Sunday.
Don Keefe,
In addition to being Editor of The Smoke Signals magazine, Don has authored
numerous articles and an outstanding book titled "Grand Prix, Pontiac's
Performance Luxury Car". Don will be signing his book and will also host several
interesting seminars. Saturday and Sunday.
Additional
authors for 2012 to be announced...
KIDS SCAVENGER HUNT:
MCACN is devoted to
making this event for ALL of the family, so we have created a Kids Scavenger
Hunt. Kids will get a special punch card and map so they can search for “clues”
at our Sponsor booths and other show landmarks. When they complete the search
and turn in their cards, they will be awarded free prizes. REMEMBER; Kids
12 and under always get in free!
SEMINARS
We will be
hosting a variety of FREE informative Seminars throughout the weekend. Subject
matter for each of the seminars along with exact times will be announced prior
to the show. Seminars will be conducted by the following;
Chris Petris:
Mr. Petris will take you on a tour of the Corvette Central "Cutaway" C4
Corvette. See what makes your Corvette tick and learn all about how the
electronics and other parts work. Saturday and Sunday.
Al Rogers;
Acclaimed Photographer/Author for a number of national publications; How to get
your car in the magazines. Learn what the editors and photographers look for in
a magazine feature car. Saturday and Sunday.
John Gunnell;
Noted Author and Historian. John will join Al Rogers to share with you what it
takes to get YOUR car into the magazines. Saturday and Sunday.
Don Keefe;
Editor of Smoke Signals and noted Author and Historian. Saturday and Sunday.
Subject matter tba.
Jim Mattison;
Jim will be joining us again for 2012 covering several new topics tba.
Jim McGowen:
Quad Shop proprietor Jim McGowen has been rebuilding and restoring carbs for
many years. See what it takes to bring your carb up to the highest standards
both mechanically and visually. Saturday.
Gary Vossberg;
Gary is the proprietor of V-Tech, one of the country's foremost C2 and C3
Corvette restoration sources specializing in suspension components and much
more. Gary will share his knowledge on what it takes to bring a variety of
components back to their former glory. Saturday.
Much More to follow...stay tuned!
