Camaro at Woodward Dream Cruise?

Guys, I have seen mention at several places that people are thinking the new production Camaro will be making an appearance at the Woodward Dream Cruise in August. It seems like Jalponk (?) mentioned that GM insiders had hinted that to them??? I blew it off the first few times I read it, but am starting to wonder......Anyone else have any clues?

I think it is a safe assumption to make. I won't be surprised to see it there.

GM has made many unanounced sneak peaks at new models at Woodward. Lasy year was the HHR SS. In years past the Camaro prototype, SSR and others have made supise visits.

I would not expect a full disclosure press deal but a drive through with Bob Lutz or Rick Wagoner is not out of the question.

I expect the full disclosure will have to wait till Indy.

I expect the full disclosure will have to wait till Indy.

It's already been publicized the full reveal will happen before Indy. We were told the plans, but as you know, we cant disclose the info. Sit tight. It'll sneak up on us faster than you think. :thumb:

It's already been publicized the full reveal will happen before Indy. We were told the plans, but as you know, we cant disclose the info. Sit tight. It'll sneak up on us faster than you think. :thumb:

Any links to this publicized info, besides what was said behind closed doors at Milford.

Any links to this publicized info, besides what was said behind closed doors at Milford.

asides from the retractions posted on a few forums, no. GM hasn't said anything "officially" regarding the unveil event.

It was made very clear to us the public unveil will be before Indy. Directly from John Fitzpatrick, the Camaro Marketing Manager. That was in response to his reading the posts about Indy being the unveil that surfaced the week before the focus group. He came to us with that info to ensure we cleared it up.

asides from the retractions posted on a few forums, no. GM hasn't said anything "officially" regarding the unveil event.

It was made very clear to us the public unveil will be before Indy. Directly from John Fitzpatrick, the Camaro Marketing Manager. That was in response to his reading the posts about Indy being the unveil that surfaced the week before the focus group. He came to us with that info to ensure we cleared it up.

Ok so if Chevy will unveil the car before Indy or whenever will they be putting up production info on the web?
For some of us far from Indy and contemplating spending the cash and time to be at the event only because the Camaro would be unveiled there, if the car won't be unveiled then my interest in the event sinks.

For some of us far from Indy and contemplating spending the cash and time to be at the event only because the Camaro would be unveiled there, if the car won't be unveiled then my interest in the event sinks.

I suspect that's why they don't want to say anything right now. The Camaro club there has a very good relationship with Chevy (isn't Doug Harden involved with them? Can't remember...) I'm sure they want to make sure they snag as many attendees as possible for the event.

Ok so if Chevy will unveil the car before Indy or whenever will they be putting up production info on the web?
For some of us far from Indy and contemplating spending the cash and time to be at the event only because the Camaro would be unveiled there, if the car won't be unveiled then my interest in the event sinks.

I can appreciate the time and money issues. It's difficult to respond to this without getting into specifics. What we can say is Indy will be the first opportunity for enthusiasts to meet and talk with members of the Camaro design and engineering teams.

This is a bit disappointing. I had hoped that Indy would be the first real public event - that was some strong motivation for going.

Oh well.

This is a bit disappointing. I had hoped that Indy would be the first real public event - that was some strong motivation for going.

Oh well.

An opportunity to take a lap around the track and a photo with my car at the infamous brick start/stop line is enough for me.

I remember the stories of those who went to the last F-Car event at Indy back in 2000, and I've regretted not going since. I wasn't going to pass this opportunity up again.

For some reason, I don't think taking a lap around the track in my B2300 pickup is going to do much for my excitement level. :D

The last pure F-body events I attended were many years ago. In fact, it was Gathering I (http://members.cox.net/bobcosby/stang/images/grp_ga~.jpg) (an extremely small group) & Gathering II (http://members.cox.net/bobcosby/stang/images/sign1a.jpg) (the first really big event) in Atlanta.....97 & 98. Great times.

I had hoped that Indy would be the first real public event...

I don't know for sure or even if it was mentioned but perhaps it will be the first public event for it, the initial unveiling may be a press-only event? I don't know, just throwing that out there.

Regardless, I am extremely excited about meeting up with everyone at Indy. Bob...don't you owe me a beer? ;)

Uh.....possible. What for? I don't remember.

It must be in honor of the old farts club, because I don't remember either. Or maybe I owe you a beer? Or soda? I dunno...just be there, will ya?

For some reason, I don't think taking a lap around the track in my B2300 pickup is going to do much for my excitement level. :D



Just as long as you are reading the "Crossfire Injection" emblem on my rear bumper, Bob. ;)

Wasn't it mentioned earlier in another post by the Fbodfather that the Camaro would appear before Indy, but if you wanted to see the different flavors of the Camaro and their colors...go to Indy?

EDIT:
Ok, from this thread: http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=5379256

OK I see where some confusion may have come from. In some areas, like this thread title for instance(http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=605696), the word "Official" has been added where is should not have been. If you look at the original info released by our club it only states that it will be unveiled at Indy with "various" different levels/colors etc. There will be others before, private, press, etc. Here's a post Scott made on camaro5 site:


Originally Posted by fbodfather
I'm getting a LOT of emails asking about Indy and when everyone will see the first production cars.

Let me say this:

If you want to see the various "flavors" of Camaro -- and you want to see some of the presentations that the Disciples saw -- and you want a chance to meet some of the people who have worked on this car tirelessly to make it the best Camaro ever -- by far -- and you want to see hundreds upon hundreds of fellow Camaro/Firebird/pace car enthusiasts' cars -- and you want to take a lap on the world famous Indy Motor Speedway --
THEN YOU WANT TO COME TO INDY and I suggest you make arrangements now rather than later........

That said -- plans can change anytime -- and we all know that spy photos are apt to happen -- no matter how hard we try to keep the car under wraps. (I actually had security on-hand last week and baffles made so that cars could be unloaded somewhere without the possibility of prying eyes (or cameras) taking pictures........)

We will show the car to select members of the media sometime this summer -- and we've done this long enough to know that SOMEONE -- somewhere -- will manage to get their paws on a picture or two -- so to say that Indy is the first time you'll ever see a production car -- is simply not a true statement -- because we DON'T know what will happen between now and then.

I know this -- if you don't go to Indy -- I suspect you may be disappointed that you didn't go.

Well , I will certainly be there with a large group of f-bod friends .