Upcoming Events
January 18 – Bow Tie Brunch – We will meet at 10am at 22038 Canton Court, Farmington, MN. It is called the "Treasure Chest" by its owner, Karl, past owner of Crystal Lake Automotive. There will be a shop tour with a demonstration. Lunch will be provided.
February 15 – Winter Banquet – We will have our Winter Banquet at Game Show Battle Rooms in St. Louis Park this year (1661 West End Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416). The member cost per ticket is $10.00 for the games only. The club is covering the balance of the cost per ticket. This is a member plus one event. Please arrive at 1:00pm to form teams; games will begin at 1:30pm. You may choose to meet us for lunch beforehand at 11:00am at the Woodfire Grill located at 550 Winnetka Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427. This is just minutes away from the games!
Come to lunch and the games or just the games. You don't want to miss this new fun club adventure! Click on the picture below to RSVP and pay.
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March 22 – Tech Tour – We will meet at the Minnesota Transportation Museum, 193 Pennsylvania Ave. E., St. Paul, MN. The Museum is the rebuilt Jackson Street Roundhouse. It houses historical collections, active railcar restorations, and railway memorabilia. We will meet there at 10am, tour the museum for 2 hours, and then head to lunch at the Crooked Pint Ale House, 1734 Adolphus St., Maplewood, MN 55117.
April 12-13 – GSTA – The 67th Annual GSTA Rod & Custom Car Show will be at Canterbury Park (new location) this year. It is presented by Brainerd International Raceway. Let a club officer know if you plan to submit your Camaro for entry. The club will cover half of the entry fee if you are accepted. Click the link below to download the entry application. https://www.gstarod-custom.com/_files/ugd/33efad_0a990e76dff042f5a23f052a4322bfff.pdf.
May 17 – Spring Opening Cruise – Exact meeting location is TBD. Most likely heading toward Mankato and also seeing a car collection in the area. Reserve the date for now.
April 12-13 – GSTA – The 67th Annual GSTA Rod & Custom Car Show will be at Canterbury Park (new location) this year. It is presented by Brainerd International Raceway. Let a club officer know if you plan to submit your Camaro for entry. The club will cover half of the entry fee if you are accepted. Click the link below to download the entry application. https://www.gstarod-custom.com/_files/ugd/33efad_0a990e76dff042f5a23f052a4322bfff.pdf.
May 17 – Spring Opening Cruise – Exact meeting location is TBD. Most likely heading toward Mankato and also seeing a car collection in the area. Reserve the date for now.
Additional Events of Interest
Additional shows--organized or supported by NCC members.
Check back later for any new shows. Thank you!
Check back later for any new shows. Thank you!
Current Event Photos
Our annual Toys for Tots service event was held on December 14th. We had 23 people come to shop at the Quarry Target. The same Target team from last year helped us out again to have our largest shopping trip yet benefiting children of all ages at the holidays. Afterward we dropped off the toys at Kare 11 and headed to a wonderful lunch at Doolittles Woodfire Grill. A huge that you to the Target team, to all who helped by donating financially, and to the members and their kids and grandkids who came to help us shop. Have a wonderful Holiday!
We had our first Tech Session on Saturday, November 16 at the Wings of the North Air Museum at Flying Cloud Airport. We had about 20 people come. The docents did a great job.! We even got to see a plane under repair in their shop.
We held our Season Ending Cruise on Saturday, October 5th. We rallied the members at the Holiday Station in Hastings with a total of 19 Camaros. We took a leisurely drive down along the Mississippi on the Wisconsin side to Nelson. Then we headed back up to Hastings, stopping for a picnic lunch at Staehli Park Road. It was a beautiful day to end the season before we put our Camaro's to rest for the, dare we say it, winter.
Motor News
Chevy Camaro Must Become Less Expensive To See Next-Gen: Exclusive
By Alex Luft January 12, 2025 5:16 pm
Since GM officially announced plans to discontinue the sixth-generation Chevy Camaro, enthusiasts have been on edge for info about the future of the storied muscle car. What we’ve heard thus far has been all over the place, starting with remarks from Chevy chief Scott Bell, who was quoted as saying in a March 2023 press release that the discontinuation of the sixth-gen model “is not the end of the Camaro story.” Beyond that, we’ve also heard some comments stating that the Camaro should return as an electric performance car and even as family of battery electric performance cars. Now, GM Authority is here to bring you the latest.
Read the rest of the story here: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/01/chevy-camaro-must-become-less-expensive-to-see-next-gen-exclusive/
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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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Should The Next-Gen Chevy Camaro Be A Ford Mustang Or Toyota GR86 And Subaru BRZ Rival?By Jonathan Lopez December 27, 2024 12:03 am
GM discontinued the sixth-generation Chevy Camaro following the conclusion of the 2024 model year, much to the dismay of fans. Nevertheless, this isn’t the first time the Camaro nameplate has been killed off, with GM previously giving it the axe in 2002 before the launch of the fifth-gen in 2009 for the 2010 model year. Indeed, we wouldn’t be surprised to see GM launch an all-new, seventh-generation Chevy Camaro sometime in the next several years. However, the question is this – what form should it take? (Place your vote at the end of the article.)
Read the rest of the article here: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/12/should-the-next-gen-chevy-camaro-be-a-ford-mustang-or-toyota-gr86-and-subaru-brz-rival/ _______
GM discontinued the sixth-generation Chevy Camaro following the conclusion of the 2024 model year, much to the dismay of fans. Nevertheless, this isn’t the first time the Camaro nameplate has been killed off, with GM previously giving it the axe in 2002 before the launch of the fifth-gen in 2009 for the 2010 model year. Indeed, we wouldn’t be surprised to see GM launch an all-new, seventh-generation Chevy Camaro sometime in the next several years. However, the question is this – what form should it take? (Place your vote at the end of the article.)
Read the rest of the article here: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/12/should-the-next-gen-chevy-camaro-be-a-ford-mustang-or-toyota-gr86-and-subaru-brz-rival/ _______
Hennessey Claims ‘The Exorcist’ Chevy Camaro ZL1 Is The Greatest Sports Car Of All Time: Video
By Jonathan Lopez December 23, 2024 10:43 pm
The title of “greatest sports car of all time” is bound to lead to some rather heated debate among car enthusiasts, especially GM Authority readers. However, according to the team at Hennessey Performance, the Chevy Camaro ZL1 Exorcist is a worthy contender for the crown. To back this bold claim, Hennessey has released a new three-and-a-half-minute video showcasing the Exorcist in its natural element.
Find the rest of the article here https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/12/hennessey-claims-the-exorcist-chevy-camaro-zl1-is-the-greatest-sports-car-of-all-time-video/
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By Jonathan Lopez December 23, 2024 10:43 pm
The title of “greatest sports car of all time” is bound to lead to some rather heated debate among car enthusiasts, especially GM Authority readers. However, according to the team at Hennessey Performance, the Chevy Camaro ZL1 Exorcist is a worthy contender for the crown. To back this bold claim, Hennessey has released a new three-and-a-half-minute video showcasing the Exorcist in its natural element.
Find the rest of the article here https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/12/hennessey-claims-the-exorcist-chevy-camaro-zl1-is-the-greatest-sports-car-of-all-time-video/
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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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