From Your National Corvette Museum Ambassador

Gathering Event Underway
The second event of the season is 31 underway and all Corvette enthusiasts are welcome to sign up for the ZR1/C4 Gathering on arrival if interested in participating in three days of fun that include drag rac­ing, scenic road tours, seminars, auctions and more! Special displays throughout the weekend include the new ZR1 and 20th Anniversary Corvette Chal­lenge series cars. Participants can see these historic cars and enjoy racing footage and roundtable discussions pertaining to their signifi­cant marks in Corvette history.
View the online agenda at:

http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/gathering/agenda.shtml We hope you can join us! View our 2008 event season lineup at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/calendar/ncm_events_.2008.shtm

Vettetastic 2008 Showcases Corvette
The beautifully decorated Vet­tetastic car on permanent display at the entrance of the NCM, is sponsored by the Bowling Green/ Warren County Convention and Visitors Bureau and showcases a military tribute theme - "United We Stand". "This particular display is very special to me as a Vietnam Vet," NCM Executive Director Wendell Strode shared with ceremony guests in attendance at a special ribbon cutting last week. "People
paid a price for the freedoms we enjoy and this display honors that in a very meaningful way." For more information on this special display program visit: www.vettetastic.com

GM Next Offers more on the New ZR1
Check out www.ZRI .gmnext.com for the latest news and information on the new ZR1, including videos, photos and a transcript of a live chat with Corvette Vehicle Chief Engineer Tadge J. Juechter.
GMnext is also offering ZR1 news and information delivered right to your mobile phone with the ZR1 Mobile Club. Text ZR1 to 466398 (GM) to join.

Additional Acreage Obtained for Educational Motorplex Park!
We have acquired 70 plus acres to be used for the development of an Educational Motorplex Park to be located across the interstate from the Museum. The Motorplex Park will offer a V* mile drag strip, 1.5 mile road track and an autocross/skid pad area. The Motorplex Park will be available for rent to Corvette Clubs for their educational and competitive use and will be an educational facet during NCM events.
Conceptual plans and more information will be announced in August.

By: John Bruce
National Corvette Museum Ambassador