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.


Hand Signed Duntov-Shinoda Print Sets In The Corvette Store

Limited edition - hand signed Duntov-Shinoda print sets are available in the Corvette Store. These unique four-color lithographs are high quality pieces of Corvette art featuring two legends of Corvette history, Zora Arkus-Duntov and Larry Shinoda. Print sets are hand signed by Duntov or Shinoda and match numbered. Each print measures 24" x 30" and has an image area of 22" x 28". These prints are true pieces of collectible Corvette memorabilia, as both gentlemen are deceased. Order these unique items by visiting the online Corvette Store at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/store or by calling (800) 53-VETTE.


Corvette Racing Returns to Le Mans

The Corvette Racing team looks to return to the GTS Class Winner's Circle in 2004 at the most famous sports car race in the world. Corvette Racing has placed on the podium the past four years and is looking to capture another class win after victories in 2001 and 2002. Beginning next week, visit http://www.corvetteracing.com and http://www.gmracing.com for updates on the team's efforts leading up to and during the 72nd running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.


Corvettes Caravan To American Le Mans Event At Infineon Raceway

IMSA, the sanctioning body for the American Le Mans Series, has joined with the Western States Corvette Council (WSCC) and the National Corvette Museum to produce Corvette Caravans that will bring hundreds of the exotic American sports cars to the Infineon Grand Prix of Sonoma, CA July 16-18. “This is a great opportunity for Corvette owners and enthusiasts to get together to not only enjoy a weekend of racing and a Corvette Corral at the track, but also to demonstrate their love of Corvettes in caravans to the track,” said Buzz Marston, a member of the National Corvette Museum Board of Directors and Public Relations Director and E-Board member of WSCC. Infineon Raceway is offering special ticket prices of $35 for a weekend three-day pass and $20 for race-day only admission for the Corvette Corral. In addition to special parking in the Corral location, participants will have exclusive event venues and activities on Saturday and Sunday. Activities will include a meet-and-greet with General Motors executives and members of the Corvette Racing team, guided paddock tours and raffles for special prizes, with the top prize being the chance for a pace car ride around Infineon Raceway. Additional information is available online at: http://westerncorvettes.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.