Bloomington Gold Great Hall Inductees Announced for 2013
If you’ve got an aftermarket accessory in or on your ‘Vette, odds are you owe Mike Yager a thank you. The Mid America Motorworks founder started his business selling jackets, T-shirts, drinking glasses, owner’s manuals, emblems and jewelry out of the trunk of a borrowed car. Word of mouth, and enthusiastic customer support, helped Mike build this business into the Mid America Motorworks’ empire of catalogues which offer aftermarket parts, accessories and gear to Corvette and Air- Cooled VW enthusiasts.
This year, the Bloomington Gold Great Hall will see Mike’s name up on their honoree wall, along with Corvette Chief Engineer Zora Arkus-Dunton, Corvette Black Book writer Mike Antonick, engine design firm Reeves Calloway, and the institution of Bloomington Gold itself. Auto show presenters Carlisle Productions and it’s co founder Chip Miller, engine producer Bill Mitchell, C5 champion Jim Perkins, and racecar driver Dr. Dick Thompson will also be inducted.
The Great Hall honorees are part of a group of iconic businesses, individuals and cars that signify the importance of the ‘Vette. Over five years, Bloomington Gold is honoring 50 of the most influential people and Corvettes over a five year period, ending in 2014. Yager’s CERV-I, developed by Arkus-Duntov, was inducted into the Great Hall at Bloomington Gold in 2012.
This year’s cars include the following:
1957 Fuel Injection
1961 Gulf Racer
1962 327 CID
1963 Grand Sport
1965 First Big Block
1967 L88 Daytona Racer
1987 Escort Series Racer
Callaway Corvette
C5 Z06
C6 ZR1
About Mid America Motorworks
Mid America Motorworks offers quality aftermarket parts and accessories for Corvette and Air-Cooled VW enthusiasts. For more information on Mid America Motorworks or to request a free catalog, call 1-800-500-1500 or shop online at www.mamotorworks.com. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and keep up with Mike Yager at blog.autotainment.com
About Bloomington Gold
Bloomington Gold began in 1973 and is the longest running national Corvette event and is noted for its Corvette auctions, swap meets, Certification, SURVIVOR®, educational seminars, and special museum-type displays. For additional information or to schedule an interview with Ed Saari, please call 309-888-4477 or email Ed at [email protected].
See also websites: www.BloomingtonGold.com or www.SurvivorCollectorCar.com
