From Your National Corvette Museum Ambassador
Kentucky Senator Files Bill to Name Corvette Official State Sports Car
State Senator Mike Reynolds, D-Bowling Green, has filed legislation (Senate Bill 111) designating the Corvette as the official state sports car of Kentucky.
The Corvette’s role in Kentucky’s manufacturing and tourism industries make it a natural choice for “official sports car of Kentucky.” Warren County is the home of the General Motors Bowling Green Assembly Plant and the National Corvette Museum.
“Bowling Green is becoming more of a tourist destination. The National Corvette Museum is a major part of that and is a definite drawing card for the traveling public. Drawing attention to our community and the Corvette’s unique role in our American heritage can only boost economic development for our area,” Senator Reynolds said.
Senate Bill 111 has been referred to the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor. “The Corvette has become a tangible symbol of our Commonwealth, and I’m excited to make that symbolism official,” Senator Reynolds said. Senator Reynolds represents the 32nd district, which includes Butler and Warren counties.
NCM Benefit at HOD Autobahn Country Club, October 4, 2010
Join us for an NCM Benefit conducted by Hooked on Driving Great Lakes Chapter at the Autobahn Country Club on Monday, October 4 th. This will be a unique opportunity to run the combined full circuit at Autobahn a 3.1 mile course with 21 corners. Those familiar with NCM HPDE schools will find the format familiar with instructors/coaches in student cars, mandatory classroom and plenty of run time. Advanced students will have the opportunity to get coaching from pro-drivers.
Hooked on Driving requires Snell SA rated helmets, 2000 or 2005 and rentals are available. Convertibles must have factory roll protection or approved roll bar installed. For additional information or if you have any questions, contact Rob Schermerhorn at 847-380-9508 or robs@hookedondriving.com
The event fee for students is $295 and includes lunch. Guests are welcome and their lunch fee is $15.
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/autobahnCC/info.shtml
C5/C6 Bash: April 29 - May 1
Join us for the 13 th Annual C5/C6 Bash April 29 – May 1, 2010. The event includes scenic road tours, a digital scavenger hunt, drag racing, seminars, a silent auction, autograph sessions, golf cart autocross, poker run, car show and of course the popular Margaritaville Banquet!
Thursday’s activities kick off at the Museum with a silent auction, seminar, digital scavenger hunt and Celebrity Choice Car Show. Midday choose from a poker run or lunch with the Corvette Race Team followed by autograph session and group picture. A free fun run guided road tour wraps up the day and takes you through the Kentucky countryside.
Friday is packed with fun including dyno pulls, Corvette customer assistance from their quality reps, a Makers Mark road tour, Motorsports Park seminar, update on the Bowling Green Assembly Plant by new manager Bob Parcell, all day ladies’ oasis, lunch-time road tour to Porky Pig Diner, 2011 Corvette walk-around and Winner’s Circle and Duntov Society Recognition Reception.
Saturday wraps up the event, offering more dyno pulls, autocross, a C5/C6 registry meeting, General Jackson Lunch Cruise, poker run, golf cart autocross, live auction, raffle drawing and seminars on detailing and polishing your Corvette and planned giving. If you missed the ladies’ oasis on Friday you won’t want to bypass it Saturday from 10am-3pm! Saturday also offers another chance to speak with the Corvette Customer Assistance Team about any issues with your car. Once again we finish the activities with the Margaritaville Banquet, a whole party based around a Cheeseburger in Paradise with fun foods, decorations and live music for dancing. This year we inaugurate the NCM Conference Center and party in style.
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/c5_bash/info.shtml
C4/ZR-1 Gathering: May 13 - 15
This year’s C4 Gathering has our event ‘favorites,’ but also some new and ‘back by popular demand’ activity offerings that are sure to keep you entertained.
Gordon Killebrew will not only be offering his popular “Drive Through Troubleshooting” but also a full day version of his “Gordon’s School” at a special price for Gathering participants who sign up for this opportunity. Dyno pulls, silent and live auctions, Peoples/Celebrity Choice Car Show, poker runs, autocross, a digital scavenger hunt, golf cart autocross and a banquet are the returning event staples.
New for the event is a ZR-1 Tuning seminar by Corey Henderson, 20th Anniversary FIA 24 Hour Record seminar with drivers Tommy Morrison, John Heinricy and Jim Minneker, and new GM Plant Manager Bob Parcell will conduct a seminar. He will join Tom Hill and Steve Grilli from the Plant on a 2011 Corvette Intro and Walk-around. The popular Dana Industries Road Tour has been revived and combined with a Jim Ingles Check Ride experience.
Other road tour destinations include Makers Mark Distillery, Warren County’s Split Tree BBQ and Chaney’s Dairy Barn plus a free guided road tour through Kentucky country-side!
This year’s event will be informative, competitive and yet relaxing!
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/gathering/info.shtml
Corvette Forum Cruise-In: May 27 - 29
The Forum Cruise-In event once again takes place on its traditional Memorial Day weekend, this time on May 27-29, 2010, provides the online group members of the Corvette Forum a chance to meet, greet, and enjoy three days of technical, social, and culinary events. This event offers participants an array of activities including seminars, road tours, autocross, poker runs, an owner's night out, a live auction and the event banquet. The Cruise-In cuts across all Corvette generations and interests—there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The agenda and on-line registration should be active in February 2010. The deadline for on-line registration for the Corvette Forum Cruise-In is May 17, 2009. Make sure you are signed onto NCM eNews to be notified about the event. On-line registration includes the event lapel pin and a personalized badge & lanyard.
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/forum/info.shtml
C6 CRYSTAL RED DIECAST CORVETTE IN AUTHENTIC GM PAINT
Limited edition 1:24 scale diecast metal model of the C6 Crystal Red Corvette. Features authentic GM paint, sequentially numbered metal chassis, detailed interior and engine compartment, opening hood, doors and rear hatch and comes packaged in a stylish window box with keyhole cutout to view serialized production number. Limited edition of 756 total units. Sample Diecast shown. Actual production models may vary.
$54.95
http://store.corvettemuseum.com/detail.aspx?ID=2438
C5 Born in the USA Denim Shirt
American Pride is reflected in this long sleeve denim shirt featuring the Stars and Stripes and the C5 logo. 100% cotton. Corvette is screen printed above the pocket on the left front chest.
$32.00
http://store.corvettemuseum.com/detail.aspx?ID=844
National Corvette Museum Raffles
The National Corvette Museum conducts a series of raffles each year as a way to raise funding for the day to day operations of the Museum.
“Our raffle fundraisers are a tremendous help to the Museum and alarge part of our planning and daily operation funds,” states NCM
Executive Director, Wendell Strode. "We appreciate the help of
everyone who helps us by purchasing and selling tickets".
All raffle winners will also enjoy the benefits and excitement of taking delivery of their new Corvette at the Museum as part of the “R8C Museum Delivery” experience. A VIP tour of the Museum and Corvette Assembly Plant, one-year individual membership to the Museum, hands-on training/instruction by a NCM delivery team member, program decal and a wall plaque are all part of the Museum Delivery experience that is available exclusively through the Museum. R8C deliveries are viewed world-wide via the Museum’s webcams.
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/raffle/index.shtml
2010 Crystal Red ZR1 Corvette Raffle
2nd Prize $1,000
3rd Prize $500
Friday, April 30, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. CT.
- Dark Titanium Leather Seats
- Chrome Wheels
- 6-Speed Manual Transmission
- OnStar
- Magnetic Selective Ride Control
- 3ZR Option: Memory Package, Universal Home Remote, Heated Sport Seats, Bose Premium Audio with 1-Year XM Service, Bluetooth Phone Connection, Navigation System
- Museum R8C Delivery Program
- Only 638 Tickets Available
$ 500.00
PURCHASE YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS NOW !
http://store.corvettemuseum.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=30
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By: John Bruce
National Corvette Museum Ambassador