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NCM eNews - June 18, 2009 (1/1)
 6/18/09 11:05pm
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Burke, VT - USA

Vette(s):
SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
Still have - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am


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June 18, 2009

Crystal Red Raffle Winner Drawn!

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Congratulations to Ron Olson of Reno, NV drawn this afternoon as the winner of the 2009 Crystal Red Corvette raffle! Ron held winning ticket number 327 and will be taking delivery soon. Thanks to everyone who participated in this raffle.

Your next chance to win a new Corvette is just around the corner! On July 23 we will make another call to announce the winner of the “Build Your Own” Z06 raffle limited to only 500 tickets! Tickets are available online or by calling us at: (800) 538-3883. 

Z06 Fest Registration Opens


Registration for the action packed Z06 Fest event on September 10-12 is now open! Join us for drag racing, autocross, tech sessions, seminars, road tours, poker run, scavenger hunt, a banquet and auction, all themed with a special focus on the Z06 Corvette!


The complete agenda is online and you can register now. We hope you can join us!

Place a Commemorative Brick to View at the 15th Anniversary Celebration!


If you are planning on attending the 15th Anniversary Corvette Celebration, place your order now for a walkway brick and have it placed prior to your arrival at the event! Our 4” x 8” Caravan bricks feature the '09 shield logo and are available at $150 for members and $175 for non-members. We also have the new hexagon-shaped bricks that are placed indoors on Corvette Boulevard. 

These and all other brick orders must be received by July 3rd for guaranteed placement in time for the Labor Day Weekend viewing.  *Custom bricks are not guaranteed at this time depending on approval process. Place your order and find out more online or call us at: (800) 538-3883.

Community Shares Excitement at our Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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On Tuesday morning we had the honor of partnering with the Warren County Chamber of Commerce in an official ribbon cutting of our 47,000 sq. ft. expansion. Over 100 guests including our City Commissioner, County Attorney, Judge Executive, Magistrates, Tourism officials, NCM Board Members, GM Corvette Plant team members, local business representatives and Chamber members were in attendance. Many agreed that it was one of the largest ribbon cuttings they had seen.

“The Museum is the signature for our city and a source of pride.” said Warren County Judge Executive, Mike Buchanan to the enthusiastic crowd. Wendell Strode, NCM Executive Director, recognized the many NCM members and supporters who have donated to make the expansion a reality. Read more by viewing the Bowling Green Daily News article
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Limited Space Available at our Upcoming HPDE Events

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There is still time to get in on a learning experience you won’t forget when you become part of an NCM High Performance Driving Event! Reserve your spot on July 20-21 and join us in Millville, NJ for two days of speed and fun at New Jersey Motorsports Park's Lightning Track. Kirk Bennion, C6 Lead Exterior Designer, will be part of the fun and we have openings in all groups as well as a new group for convertibles - subject to certain restrictions. This is a trial test to see if this will be included in all of our future events.  In addition to our "PrimeDrive" at NJMP, a one day limited program to try on a simplified and limited level, we will offer "Performance Driving Lite" for those who have convertibles or would like to experience what a track feels like at reduced and controlled speeds. Find out more and register here.

Registration for our Thunderhill Driving Event in Willows, California July 30-31 will be closing soon and time is running out to experience the thrills of this amazing track. Here is your chance to reserve your spot for both events taking place in July. Find out more about being a part of the excitement at Thunderhill by clicking here.

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Hot Weather - Cool Stuff

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The Corvette Store is the place to go for cool apparel including this ladies sleeveless v-neck made of 100% cotton.

We have unique selections for everyone in the family and NCM members save when shopping! Shop online
or call us at: (800) 538-3883.

 
Corvette Racing Wins GT1 in the 24 Hours of LeMans

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Corvette Racing brought down the curtain on the GT1 era with a victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Johnny O'Connell, Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia scored Corvette Racing's sixth class victory in the world's biggest sports car race with the No. 63 Compuware Corvette C6.R. The winning Corvette completed 342 laps, racing to a six lap margin of victory over the No. 73 Luc Alphand Aventures Corvette C6.R of Yann Clairay, Julien Jousse and Xavier Maassen. Read more here.

Corvette Racing will make the move to the GT2 category in its next event, the Acura Sports Car Challenge at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, on August 6-8. The two-hour, 45-minute race is scheduled to start at 2:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 8. The race will be televised same-day tape-delayed on NBC at 4 p.m. ET.

 
Win Dale Jr's Camaro!

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You have a chance to win Dale Jr’s Camaro as part of the newest chapter in the long-standing Chevy/PRS relationship. The promotion’s grand prize not only includes an all new Camaro, but a trip for two to the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway where the winner will have the chance to meet Dale Earnhardt Jr. and receive the new PRS Silver Sparkle Starla guitar autographed by Dale Jr. and Paul Reed Smith.

The promotion will culminate at the Chevy Rock and Roll 400, the last race before "The Chase", on September 12, 2009 at Richmond International Raceway. In addition to supporting the Dale Jr promotion, PRS will also be on-site to deliver the custom-built PRS/Chevy themed Rock & Roll 400 trophy estimated at a retail value of more than $30,000. The promotion runs until August 17, 2009. Enter for your chance to win Dale Jr’s Camaro!

 

 

 


 

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