Detroit Metro CVB and MotorCities National Heritage Area to announce 2012 Autopalooza lineup at April 24 Press Conference

What:

A press conference to kick off Autopalooza, southeast Michigan's summer-long series of world-class automotive cruises, races and shows, starting with the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, June 1-3 and the Hot Rod Power Tour, June 2

Who: 

Speakers include:

• Jim Campbell, VP of Performance Vehicles and Motor Sports, Chevrolet
• Michael O'Callaghan, Executive VP and COO, Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Bud Denker, Event Chairman, Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix
• Jerry Pitt, Publisher, Hot Rod Magazine
• Nancy Darga, Managing Director, MotorCities National Heritage Area

Special Vehicles on Display:

• 1953 Suburban
• 2011 Indy Pace Car
• 1934 Chevrolet Coupe Replica
• 1970 Dale Jr. Chevelle
• MIS NASCAR Vehicle
• 1957 Bel-Air
• 1932 Confederate

Representatives from this summer's Autopalooza events will be available for interviews after the press conference.

When:

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where:  

GM Heritage Center, 6400 Center Drive,
Sterling Heights, MI 48310