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Corvette Takes 1-2 GTS Class Victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans

LE MANS, France - The Corvette Racing team won a dramatic GTS class battle at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday. The #64 Corvette C5-R of Oliver Gavin, Olivier Beretta and Jan Magnussen took the GTS victory, finishing sixth overall, while the #63 Corvette of Ron Fellows, Johnny O'Connell and Max Papis took second place honors. "This is our greatest Le Mans victory," said Doug Fehan, program manager for Corvette Racing. "Le Mans provides a global space where we can show what teamwork can accomplish. We never worked harder before or during a race, which makes the victory that much sweeter." After 24 action-packed, sleepless hours of racing, the Corvettes return to the top step of the podium at Le Mans, taking a decisive victory from Ferrari. The win represents a remarkable third victory in five years for Chevrolet at Le Mans. Both Corvette teams overcame many obstacles during the 24 hours, from triple driver stints to numerous front and rear fascia changes during the course of the accident-prone race. The Corvette Racing team will return to the track on June 25 for Round 2 of the American Le Mans Series at Mid-Ohio. For more information on the Corvette Racing Team visit: http://www.corvetteracing.com


New in the Store – Metal Sculptures, 1:18 Scale Diecast Models and More

Newly added to the Corvette Store are unique and creatively designed metal sculptures available in a variety of logo designs including a 40th Anniversary, ZR-1, C4, 25th Anniversary and the Museum’s 10th Anniversary logo. New diecasts are also in stock like the Corvette C5-R 24 HRS ALM Series Road America 500 – 2002 diecasts in 1:18 scale, Commemorative Edition 2004 Corvette Z06 diecast in 1:18 scale and the patriotically themed “Austin Powers” Corvette in 1:18 scale size. While shopping, you can check out the latest T-shirts available like new Ron Fellows screen print T’s for adults and children, and Ron Fellows camisole tanks for ladies, all featuring the Ron Fellows helmet and Corvette Racing logos. These and many other new items are available in the Corvette Store – shop online by clicking here: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/store Or call us at (800) 53-VETTE.


GM Announces 24-Hour Test Drive Challenge

GM has announced the “24 Hour Test Drive Challenge” open through July 6, 2004. Consumers taking an overnight test drive – but still choosing to purchase a competitive product –will receive $250! The GM $250 Challenge is available at GM dealerships participating in the 24-Hour Test Drive Program. For more information about the Test Drive Challenge, consumers can visit: http://www.gm24hourtestdrive.com


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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.

GM has announced the “24 Hour Test Drive Challenge” open through July 6, 2004. Consumers taking an overnight test drive – but still choosing to purchase a competitive product –will receive $250! The GM $250 Challenge is available at GM dealerships participating in the 24-Hour Test Drive Program. For more information about the Test Drive Challenge, consumers can visit: http://www.gm24hourtestdrive.com

I checked this link out and what a horrible sight.. the only thing that would be any fun is one of the saab 9-3's.. gm is letting you take home anyone of their compacts, sedans, mini-vans, pickups, those blights upon modern society known as SUV's, and those ridiculous El Camino revisted XUV's...

no vettes, no GTO, nothing exciting enough to waste time doing it.

|UPDATED|6/15/2004 2:38:43 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|

The test drive comes in handy for me anytime my cars are in the shop for extended repairs. My Chrysler was in the shop waiting for a part for about a week last year and I got a different test drive vehicle each day. (The same dealer owns the Chrysler and the Chevy dealerships.) I think they have a quota on how many people they need to test drive the vehicles, they were more than happy to give me a vehicle.