Upcoming Events
June 20-22 – Back to the 50's – Will be at the State Fairgrounds again. Registration opened February 18th.
July 12 – 24th Annual Summer Classic Cornerstone Automotive Car Show – Our car show in Stillwater returns for our 24th year together (5900 Stillwater Blvd, Stillwater, MN 55082). It will be an All Makes, Models, and Years show which is sure to attract a huge crowd. The show runs from 10am-2pm. It is a Top 21 Format and first 125 participants will receive a free t-shirt! There is a participant entry fee of $15 with participant voting. This show is free to spectators. Northstar Camaro Club members who bring their Camaro will get in free. We will have two food trucks--Pigs Unlimited and El Rancherito. Must be present to win. (See flyer below.)
July 18-20 – Street Machine Nationals – The link below will allow you to register your vehicle for this event: https://streetmachinenationals.regfox.com/2025-st-paul-mn-street-machine-nationals-july-18-20.
This registration is only for you and your Camaro. Remember to say that you are with the Northstar Camaro Club when registering. We have 20 parking spots reserved. Parking spots will be in the same location as last year. With the increasing demand for parking spaces for this show, we will change to selling ALL parking spaces in person only (no online) at the June 10th meeting, before the Member meeting beginning at 7:00pm or until sold. A random generator will be used until spots are gone, selling one space at a time. We will keep a waiting list of names to contact if/when a spot(s) becomes available. Parking spots are $25. We will take cash or check only at the meeting.
July 26 – Grove Creek Raceway – Some of our daring club members will try their hand at racing on Saturday, July 26th at Grove Creek Raceway in Litchfield. If you are interested in racing, let one of our club officers know. If you only want to watch, that's fine too. There is a $50 entry fee for racing (plus the entry fee) and a $18 spectator entry fee. At this time we have four members planning to race their Camaro. Use the sign-up Genius below if you plan to attend so we can let the raceway know how many are coming.
August 2 – Certifit **Under the Stars** Car Show – This show returns to Certifit! All makes, models, and years are invited to this show (2255 Walnut St, Roseville, MN 55113). $15 participant entry fee--participant voting--Free to NCC members that bring their Camaro. The show is free to spectators. It is a Top 21 Award format and participants must be present to win. Certifit **Under the Stars** will run from 5:30 to 8:30pm. We will have the Pigs Unlimited food truck. (See flyer below.)
August 17– Summer Banquet – We will sail again out of Stillwater on Sunday, August 17th for our 4th Annual Boat Cruise and Lunch. Check back here for the RSVP in July.
September 20– Caliber Collision Fall Classic Car Show – Join us for our newest car show this fall. Our Fall Classic Car Show will be held at Route 65 Sales & Classics. (14954 Aberdeen St NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304) All makes, models, and years are invited to attend. $15 participant entry fee--participant voting--Free to NCC members that bring their Camaro. The show is free to spectators. It will be a Top 21 Award format. Participants must be present to receive their plaque. The show will run from 10am to 2pm. We will have the Pigs Unlimited food truck. (See flyer below.)
Additional Events of Interest
Additional shows--organized or supported by NCC members.
Check below for any new shows. Thank you!
Check below for any new shows. Thank you!
Current Event Photos
Saturday, May 17th we held our Season Opening Cruise. We had a great turnout with 24 members' rides and 47 members! We had a nice route heading to Mankato. We saw a lot of great vehicles at Unique Classic Cars. We then headed to a nice, warm pavilion for a catered Famous Dave's Lunch. Thanks to everyone who helped in planning and executing our cruise and all the brave souls who came along despite the cold and wind.
We toured the MN Transportation Museum on Saturday, March 22nd. We had our own group tour guide. He shared a lot of great information with our group. Afterward we headed to the Crooked Pint Ale House for lunch. This will definitely be on our list to tour again, even adding the train ride to the trip.
We held our Winter Banquet on Saturday, February 15th. We started with a great lunch at Woodfire Grill (the ribs were finger-licking good) and made the short trip to Game Show Battle Rooms in St. Louis Park at West End. Seventeen members gathered to test our skills. The Blue team took the trophy, but we all had a great time!
Motor News
More Powerful Than Any Muscle Car: The Chevrolet That Helped Andrew McCarthy Conquer the Screen
By Belle Marino May 27, 2025
Andrew McCarthy, a face of the Brat Pack and a star of some of the most beloved coming-of-age films of the 1980's, didn't just win over audiences with charm and quiet intensity--he did it from behind the wheel of a classic. The 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible wasn't just a prop. It was part of the story. A symbol of freedom, cool, and quiet confidence that mirrored McCarthy's screen persona perfectly...
Find the rest of the article here https://tork.buzz/classics/More-Powerful-Than-Any-Muscle-Car-The-Chevrolet-That-Helped-Andrew-McCarthy-Conquer-the-Screen-20250527-0018.html
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By Belle Marino May 27, 2025
Andrew McCarthy, a face of the Brat Pack and a star of some of the most beloved coming-of-age films of the 1980's, didn't just win over audiences with charm and quiet intensity--he did it from behind the wheel of a classic. The 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible wasn't just a prop. It was part of the story. A symbol of freedom, cool, and quiet confidence that mirrored McCarthy's screen persona perfectly...
Find the rest of the article here https://tork.buzz/classics/More-Powerful-Than-Any-Muscle-Car-The-Chevrolet-That-Helped-Andrew-McCarthy-Conquer-the-Screen-20250527-0018.html
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Its a Classic and an Icon of American Culture: The Car That Captivated Chuck Norris
By Tomás Aguirre June 02, 2025
Bold, powerful, and built to make an entrance -- the Chevrolet Camaro isn't just a muscle car. It's a cultural symbol. And for action legend Chuck Norris, it's the ride that captured his attention and never let go...
It's not just a car -- it's a machine with attitude. And Chuck wouldn't have it any other way.
Read the rest of the story here: https://tork.buzz/classics/Its-a-Classic-and-an-Icon-of-American-Culture-The-Car-That-Captivated-Chuck-Norris-20250602-0001.html
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Fifth-Gen Chevy Camaro Swaps V6 For 800-Horsepower 4.8L V8: Video
By Jonathan Lopez January 11, 2025 1:05 am
There’s more than one way to go fast, especially when it comes to the Chevy Camaro. Sure, you could stick the tried-and-true formula of a supercharged 6.2L V8, but for this particular fifth-gen, the answer was a bit different. You see, this thing was originally equipped with a V6, but now it’s sporting a 4.8L V8 from a Silverado, plus a honking big turbo, all of which adds up to a rather violent 800 horsepower.
Find the rest of the article here: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/01/fifth-gen-chevy-camaro-swaps-v6-for-800-horsepower-4-8l-v8-video/
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By Jonathan Lopez January 11, 2025 1:05 am
There’s more than one way to go fast, especially when it comes to the Chevy Camaro. Sure, you could stick the tried-and-true formula of a supercharged 6.2L V8, but for this particular fifth-gen, the answer was a bit different. You see, this thing was originally equipped with a V6, but now it’s sporting a 4.8L V8 from a Silverado, plus a honking big turbo, all of which adds up to a rather violent 800 horsepower.
Find the rest of the article here: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/01/fifth-gen-chevy-camaro-swaps-v6-for-800-horsepower-4-8l-v8-video/
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1967 Chevy Camaro Z/28 Trans-Am Race Car Kissimmee Auction Bound
By Brett Hatfield January 5, 2025 1:05 am
Ford debuted the Mustang in mid-April, 1964 as a half-year model. Sales were expected to be around 100,000 units per year, but far eclipsed that mark, with more than 400,000 units crossing Ford showrooms in the first year of production. The one millionth Mustang was sold before two production years had passed. Chevrolet desperately needed to capitalize on this new pony car market. The Bow Tie’s answer came on September 26th, 1966, in the form of the Chevy Camaro.
Find the rest of the article here: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/01/1967-chevy-camaro-z-28-trans-am-race-car-kissimmee-auction-bound/
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By Brett Hatfield January 5, 2025 1:05 am
Ford debuted the Mustang in mid-April, 1964 as a half-year model. Sales were expected to be around 100,000 units per year, but far eclipsed that mark, with more than 400,000 units crossing Ford showrooms in the first year of production. The one millionth Mustang was sold before two production years had passed. Chevrolet desperately needed to capitalize on this new pony car market. The Bow Tie’s answer came on September 26th, 1966, in the form of the Chevy Camaro.
Find the rest of the article here: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/01/1967-chevy-camaro-z-28-trans-am-race-car-kissimmee-auction-bound/
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Member and Planning Meetings
The Northstar Camaro Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Meetings begin at 7:30pm.
Member meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at:
Davanni's Roseville, 1905 W Perimeter Dr., Roseville, MN
Planning meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of the month on ZOOM. All members will receive an email invitation and agenda from our Vice President with a link to attend the Zoom meeting.
Members are welcome to attend both meetings. Topics include both old and new business, and there is usually a presentation or lively discussion relating to our favorite subject--Camaro's!
This is the place to exchange ideas and get to know fellow club members.
The Northstar Camaro Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Meetings begin at 7:30pm.
Member meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at:
Davanni's Roseville, 1905 W Perimeter Dr., Roseville, MN
Planning meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of the month on ZOOM. All members will receive an email invitation and agenda from our Vice President with a link to attend the Zoom meeting.
Members are welcome to attend both meetings. Topics include both old and new business, and there is usually a presentation or lively discussion relating to our favorite subject--Camaro's!
This is the place to exchange ideas and get to know fellow club members.
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/164755116936294/ (This is a private group you will need to join to access.)
https://eventswithcars.com/
https://carshownationals.com/
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