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NCM Central News Report – June 10, 2004

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Welcome to "NCM Central", the electronic news report from the National Corvette Museum. Here you will find news on NCM events and happenings, Corvette Store specials, GM Corvette Assembly Plant updates, Corvette Racing reports and more.


Last C5 Roll Out

The very last C5 is scheduled to make its way down the Assembly line the week of June 28, marking the end of production of the 5th generation of Corvette. This special Corvette is a Commemorative Edition Coupe and is just one of the raffles currently underway. A winner will be drawn as part of the 10th Anniversary Corvette Celebration September 2-5, 2004. Tickets on the last C5 Coupe are only $25 each or take a chance on a new 2005 C6 for $10 per ticket. Another special raffle is underway for a “Build Your Own” Corvette Coupe for $100 per ticket – limited to only 2,005 tickets. Find out more about these exciting raffles by visiting our website at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/raffle/index.shtml or call us at: (800) 53-VETTE


Corvette Takes Provisional Pole Position After Qualifying at Le Mans

Corvette Racing Report – Le Mans

The Corvette Racing team claimed the provisional GTS pole position after the first day of qualifying before the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Oliver Gavin, driving the #64 Corvette C5-R along with Olivier Beretta and Jan Magnussen, clocked a lap of 3:52.158 in the second session on Wednesday evening. The #63 Corvette C5-R is currently at second in class after Max Papis, co-driving with Ron Fellows and Johnny O'Connell, set a time of 3:54.612. All 47 competitors on the grid will take part in another qualifying session on Thursday evening. "All you have to do is look at the number of laps run and the lap times to get a feeling for how hard this team has worked to prepare for Le Mans," said Doug Fehan, GM's program manager for Corvette Racing. "We are hoping for good weather and if given the chance, we will make another attempt to improve our times for both cars. I think we're looking at quite an interesting race this weekend." For more information on the C5-R Corvette Racing Team visit: http://www.corvetteracing.com


Vettes 4 NCM – Road Atlanta Adventure

An exciting adventure at Road Atlanta in Brazelton, Georgia is planned for September 1, followed by a caravan to the Museum on September 2 just in time for the kickoff of the 10th Anniversary Corvette Celebration! The “Vettes 4 NCM” - Road Atlanta event includes a run at the Brazelton track in your Corvette, a BBQ dinner, an autograph session and photo opportunity with the C5-R Race Team’s Johnny O’Connell and much more! Five people will be drawn for a chance to ride around the track in their own Corvette with Johnny O’Connell as the driver. A special raffle will be held for two VIP tickets to Petit Le Mans on September 24-25, a “Track Days” ticket to Road Atlanta, a leather Corvette jacket, and other exciting prizes. Registration for “Vettes 4 NCM” at Road Atlanta is open now and all proceeds from the event will be donated to the Museum. The event is generously coordinated by NCM members and supporters. Registration closes August 25. Registration and event details are available online at: http://www.vettes4ncm.com or by contacting NCM Member Vicki Hicks at: 770-565-7334.


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Submitted by Bobbie Jo Lee, National Corvette Museum Communications, who can be reached at bobbiejo@corvettemuseum.com or visited on the web at http://www.corvettemuseum.com.





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