From Your National Corvette Museum Ambassador
Club Display Winners
Congratulations to Sam Houston Corvette Club and Vintage Vettes of the Ozarks for being chosen for the Corvette Enthusiasts Club Display! Look for their displays to make their debut this Labor Day. A big thank you goes out to Circle City Corvettes of Dothan, AL and North Texas Corvette Club for their outstanding displays this past yearRegistration opens on the newly expanded R8C/Xperience Reunion
August 12-14, 2010
The R8C/Xperience Reunion is expanding to meet the interests of the 7000+ participants scattered from coast to coast. Formerly a bi-annual on-site Museum event, it has been expanded to an annual event targeting the varied interests of the participants. Keeping the every other year format in place, future Reunions in even numbered years will continue to be centered on the Museum and local activities. Overlaying this format will be specialized tours held during odd-numbered years in areas around the country meeting the needs and wishes of our more distant participants. The on-site events will remain in the late September – early October time period while the Tour events will be timed appropriately for their location.
For the 2010 transition year we have the overlay of both types of events and participants can choose their preference. Careful joint planning by both the Delivery and Events Departments has resulted in an event that reaches across a broad spectrum of interests. Whether you are a road warrior that likes to get out and about, or you are the kind that likes to stay in one area, our R8C Reunion offers something for everyone. This year’s event offers the choice of partaking in a road tour to Indiana or focusing your activities at the Museum.
Both On-Site and Road tour participants have the option to attend seminars at the Museum on Thursday, August 12 before the Touring participants start on their journey the following day. Thursday afternoon the Tour participants meet to get maps, route instructions and a review of the travel plans. The road tour travels to Indiana with the first stop lunch at the famous Schnitzelbank Restaurant followed by a guided tour of Jasper Engines and Transmissions. A short drive from there will take us to Dr. Ted’s Musical Marvels museum. The day wraps with arrival at the incredible 5-star West Baden Hotel with the nearby French Lick with its resort and casino. Saturday’s itinerary includes a tour of scenic Nashville Indiana, a drive through French Lick, Indiana including Railway Museum tour and Train Ride wrapping up with a banquet at the hotel. The return trip to Bowling Green features an optional stop at the famous Moonlite BBQ in Owensboro.
Registration for both the on-site and Road Tour events is the same with the Road Tour total package price $955 for two people. Those choosing to gather in Bowling Green have the joint event on Thursday followed by two days of varied activities which include our popular Makers Mark Road Tour, a BBQ lunch Road Tour, a poker run, golf cart autocross and banquet in addition to Thursday’s selection of seminars.
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 a
large 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.shtm
2011 Black Convertible Raffle
Saturday, September 4 at 3:30 p.m. CT.
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/raffle/index.shtml
2010 NCM 16th Anniversary Celebration and
Hall of Fame Induction
September 2-4, 2010
Labor Day weekend marks the Museum’s annual anniversary event as well as Hall of Fame inductions and recognition of long term Museum members. For 2010 we welcome participants to the 16th Anniversary celebration and the induction of 3 new members to the Corvette Hall of Fame.
This year’s Labor Day Celebration offers a great opportunity to hang out with other ‘Vette lovers and partake in some of the Museum’s favorite event activities as well as new ones. Several Road Tours to popular attractions in Kentucky and Tennessee are on the books – including the Bourbon and Coke Tour, Bluegrass and BBQ Tour and General Jackson Showboat Tour, plus a new free road tour and photo op.
Adding to the list of fun activities like the Golf Cart Autocross, there is the new ZR1 Time Trial which features timed racing of an RC Corvette ZR1 on a mini-version of Lime Rock Park. Use the NCM’s ZR1 or bring your own RC Corvette (1/12 scale). Autocross, poker runs and live auction add to the fun.
Seminars dot the agenda including a new Ladies’ Garage Party seminar and ones featuring Hall of Fame inductees and their sponsors. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday evening is the marquee activity of this event so you want to be sure to register for that banquet being held in the NCM Conference Center for the first time. Our 10, 15 and 20 year members will be recognized, Ambassadors will be treated to a breakfast, our open membership meeting will be held and our Lifetime Members will enjoy a special VIP reception on Thursday evening, advance registration required. Our featured display celebrates the 25th and 50th anniversary model years, 1985 and 1960. Contact events@corvettemuseum.org to enter your car.
Don’t miss our Silent and Live Auctions for a chance to pick-up some great items, many one-of-a-kind, and on Friday and Saturday women should be sure to stop into our Ladies’ Oasis located on-site. We hope to see you Labor Day Weekend!
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/celebration/info.shtml
Z06 Fest
September 16-18, 2010
The Z06 Fest – September 16-18 is the premier performance oriented event at the National Corvette Museum. This is the event where you can enjoy everything you want and need at to focus on speed and performance! Back by popular demand and co-hosted by Z06VETTE.com, this exciting event brings together enthusiasts for three-days of festivities geared towards experiencing the Z06 capabilities.
Drag racing, auto cross, tech sessions, seminars, road tours, poker run, a banquet and auction and much more are planned, with a special focus on the Z06 Corvette!
- Thursday begins with a scenic road tour/lunch that follows the plant validation check ride route out to Hopkinsville and the Dana frame plant where C6 frame rails are made and Z06 frames are assembled. This is a “drive your own Corvette” excursion and is limited to 60 participants; don’t forget to bring your camera for this tour. Z06Vette.com is running their annual Makers Mark tour; for additional information contact Mark Dickie. Other activities on Thursday include a GPS driven Poker Run and a seminar on Drag Racing fundamentals.
- Friday’s lineup is packed full of activities and the day will begin Drag Racing at Beech Bend Raceway! You must pre-register to participate and spectators are welcome for a gate fee of $5 payable at Beech Bend. In the afternoon enjoy the people’s/celebrity choice car show, group photo, seminars and for more fun!
- Saturday morning kicks off an exciting day of low-speed autocross at Trace Diecast. Gates open at 8:15 a.m. and the cost to participate is $20 per person for members - you must be pre-registered to participate – space is limited to only 40 participants. A new free scenic road tour is an alternate to autocross and the afternoon includes a presentation on the new NCM Motorsports Park and a Walk-Around and display of the 2011 models including the new Z07 and CFC Z06s. The day closes out with an afternoon live auction offering unique collectibles and the evening enjoyment of good food and camaraderie when we host the Z06 Banquet in our Conference Center!
We look forward to having you for this year’s Z06 Fest – have a safe trip and we will see you soon! You must pre-register prior to August 30th to receive the commemorative event badge and event pin.
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/Z06/info.shtml
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By: John Bruce
National Corvette Museum Ambassador