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Corvette's "Pink Lady" Passes
 Donna Mae Mims of Bridgeville, PA died on October 6, 2009. She was known by many as the "Pink Lady, Think Pink, Donna Amazing and even Free Maui". Donna started racing in 1958 and was the first woman driver ever to win a Sports Car Club of America National Championship H Production in 1963. Her career led her to racing such cars as the Camaro, Austin Healey, MG, Corvette and Corvairs. She worked for Yenko Chevrolet and Yenko sports car division as executive secretary for both and was the liaison for design and production with the Yenko sports car division. She worked closely with Zora Arkus-Duntov, Ed Cole and the pioneers of Chevrolet Racing. She raced many times in Sebring, Daytona, and Riverside.
Donna Mae was a participant in the original Cannonball Run in her 1968 Cadillac Limo. She was known as being able to go toe to toe with some of the best drivers in the country. She was an avid longtime member of the Sports Car Club of America, Corvette Club of Western PA, founder and member of Steeltown Corvette Club, and member of Three Rivers Corvette Club. She also belonged to Western PA Corvair Club.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Corvette Museum, 350 Corvette Dr., Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101-9134, phone: (270)-781-7973. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauerfamilyservices.com |
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2009 ZR1 Drawing Next Week!
 If you haven't gotten your tickets you'll want to do so right away! There are ONLY 140 left for our 2009 Black ZR1 raffle next Thursday, October 22 at 2pm Central Time.
This fully-loaded Corvette has ebony leather seats, chrome wheels, 6-speed manual transmission, OnStar and the 3ZR option which includes the memory package, heated seats, Bose stereo, navigation, 1-year of free XM radio and more!
Tickets are only $300 each, and 638 total tickets are to be sold. They're available online or by calling (800) 538-3883. You don’t have to be present to win, so get your chance before they're all gone!
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Corvette Racing's Doug Fehan Wins Fan Award
 Corvette Racing's Doug Fehan was a big winner Sunday and received a highly sought after award voted on by fans of the American Le Mans Series. Fehan, Corvette Racing program manager, won his second straight 'From the Fans' award.
The honor, based on input from Series fans worldwide through americanlemans.com, was among many special honors presented at the Series' annual awards banquet in Monterey, Calif.
"Thank you!!! Please send this thank you to the Corvette Nation that made this possible. It is a BIG win for the future of Corvette Racing!!! Corvette owners ROCK!!!!" emailed Fehan.
Fehan was singled out by fans as being the person who made the greatest contribution to the Series and sports car racing in the past year.
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Are You Ready For Cold Weather?
 This deluxe fleece pull-over will definitely keep you cozy, while staying in style! Bonded outer layer and thermal Microfleece inner layer lock in warmth and protect you from the elements. Coldgear® fabric wicks moisture from the skin and circulates body heat to keep athletes warm without weighing them down. Embroidered C6 Corvette emblem on the front left chest.
Visit the store online to browse our selection of items at http://store.corvettemuseum.com |
Vets 'n Vettes Pre-Registration Ends Oct. 21
 If you haven't pre-registered for our 2nd Annual Vets ‘n Vettes event November 5-7, you have until next Wednesday, October 21 to do so! While on-site registration is available, those who pre-register will receive a special lanyard with badge and dash plaque.
The three-day event honors the many men and women who gave so much to protect our freedoms and begins Thursday with a scenic drive to Bourbon country for a tour of Maker’s Mark.
Other activities include Corvette golf cart autocross, excursions to Fort Knox, the Patton Museum, Barren River Lake and Chaney’s Dairy Barn, a poker run, digital scavenger hunt and more. Of course, the event would not be complete without participating in the Bowling Green Veteran’s Day Parade.
Registration is only $10 for the event, and you can sign up online or call 800-538-3883 if you need further assistance. |
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Corvette Racing Second in Wild Finish to ALMS Season Finale
 Corvette Racing teammates Jan Magnussen and Johnny O'Connell finished as runners-up in the season-ending Monterey Sports Car Championships at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The race ended as Magnussen spun across the track and hit the wall on the pit straight in the No. 3 Compuware Corvette C6.R. The Danish driver was examined and released from the trackside medical center after his encounter with the concrete barrier as the Corvette's safety systems and energy-absorbing structure performed as designed in the impact.
Read more about the race on our Corvette Racing website and see a clip of the crash on You Tube. | |
2009 Black ZR1
Thursday, October 22 at 2pm Central Time.
Only 638 tickets available at $300 each. Just 140 Left! |
HALL OF FAME NOMINATION DEADLINE NEARING
Download an application online.
Applications are due October 31, 2009 and qualified nominations are valid for a 3-year period. Current NCM staff and board members are not eligible. |
Mark Your Calendars!
Vets 'n Vettes
November 5-7 |
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