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What a Bash!
This year’s Bash event was a great way to kick off the event season and resulted in attendance of over 4,000 during the three-days of fun festivities. Thanks to everyone who attended – we hope to see you again soon!
See for yourself what makes an NCM event so unique by checking out a sampling of our online event coverage from this year’s Bash at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/c5bash/2008/page01.shtml If you were a part of the event, we hope you will take a moment to fill out our survey available online at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/survey/index.shtml Sharing your thoughts helps us plan and create events that exceed expectations – so thanks for the input and support!
Victory Red Raffle Winner!
Our 2008 Victory Red raffle winner was drawn during the live auction at the Bash event and congratulations to Paul Eitel of West Springfield, MA – ticket number 19625. Paul has always wanted a C6 and visits often when he is in the area to visit family in Nashville. A plant tour incented him to purchase a ticket and he was thrilled to be the new owner of a “beauty that he is honored to win” – Paul shared with us. We really appreciate the support of this raffle fundraiser and our thanks go to everyone who purchased a ticket.
Our next raffle winner will be drawn in approximately four weeks when we will pull the winning ticket for a 2008 Black Corvette Coupe. This raffle is limited to only 500 tickets to be sold. The odds are great on this raffle and tickets are available at $250 each. The winner will be drawn on Thursday, June 5! Find out more about this raffle and take a chance by visiting our website at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/raffle/index.shtml or call us at: (800) 53-VETTE.
May Calendar Wallpaper
May is only a day away and the calendar wallpaper we have prepared is one to excite you and get you in the summer show mood!
The May wallpaper image was taken at the Bash event and captures the thrill of the 2009 model roll-out as event participants enjoyed it up close and personal. Download this and other calendar wallpaper images “free” by clicking here: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/pictures/calendar.shtm
Shop for Mothers Day and Save in the Corvette Store 
Shop for mom and save in the Corvette Store in celebration of our Mothers Day special. May 1-11 you can receive $10 off purchases off $75 or more when using this NCM eNews code: ENEWSMOTHERSDAY2008
Choose from colorful and cool ladies apparel including this 100% cotton tee with a screen printed Corvette angels design and embroidered Corvette crown. Shop beginning tomorrow morning – May 1 for extra savings when using the special eNews code by clicking here: http://store.corvettemuseum.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=3 or call us at: (800) 53-VETTE.
C4/ZR-1 Gathering Event – Next Up on the NCM Event Schedule
Next week (May 8-10) kicks off a great three-day event showcasing the 4th generation Corvette when we welcome the “C4/ZR-1 Gathering” participants. Pre-registration has closed and you can join us by registering onsite. This event is focused toward the C4 model but is open to all Corvette enthusiasts looking for an event that offers autocross, drag racing, road tours, special displays showcasing the Challenge Series cars and much more!
The event is co-hosted by the ZR-1 Net Registry, the Grand Sport Registry and the Callaway Owners Group. View the agenda and make plans to join us! http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/gathering/agenda.shtml
You still have time to pre-register for the Corvette Forum Cruise-In May 22-24. Pre-registration closes at 5:00 p.m. CT on May 11 and everyone registering before the end of the day on the 11th will receive a commemorative dash plaque and personalized event badge. Many of the activities are limited to a specific number of participants and are filling quickly. Find out more and join us by registering online at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/forum/info.shtml
Car Shows Near You
We are happy to have the opportunity through NCM eNews to share the word about your upcoming club/car shows, and here is the latest update to share courtesy of eNews subscribers and supporters. Feel free to email us about your upcoming show or list it via our website under the “Club Event” section at: www.corvettemuseum.com Perhaps your show offers support to a non-profit beneficiary such as the NCM and you want to involve us in your next show – we appreciate the help and invite you to contact Membership Services Manager, Stephanie Morrill at: stephanie@corvettemuseum.com or (800) 53-VETTE.
* May 4 – Central Jersey Corvette Club’s “Road Rally” – Whitehouse Station, NJ
http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=cjcc
* May 17 – River City Corvette’s Display Day – Forest Hills Golf, La Crosse, WI
www.rivercitycorvettes.com
* June 13-15 – River Valley Vettes 17th Annual Weekend Event – Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada www.rivervalleyvettes.com
* June 21 – Lake Shore Corvette’s 6th Annual “Vettemilion” Corvette Show – Vermilion, OH - http://www.lakeshorecorvettes.com
* July 11-13 – Classical Glass Corvette Club’s “5 Star Classic” – Tacoma, WA
http://www.classicalglasscorvetteclub.com
* June 27 – Ohio Corvette Gathering 5th Anniversary – Lancaster, OH
http://cocoavetteclub.com
* August 15-17 – Midwest Corvette and Chevy Show – Valparaiso, IN
www.midwest-carshows.com
* August 17 – Lake Shore Corvette’s 2nd “Corvettes for the Troops” http://www.lakeshorecorvettes.com
* October 18 – Playground Corvette Club’s Vetts at the Village – Sandestin, FL
http://www.playgroundcorvetteclub.com
eBay Weekly Special
This week’s eBay collectible is one that commemorates the official ground breaking of our expansion.
Make your bid now on a limited production hard hat created for the Bash event ceremony and autographed by NCM team members, NCM Executive Director, Wendell Strode and Retired Corvette Assembly Plant Manager/NCM Board Chairman, Wil Cooksey. Find this and other collectibles online and make your bid here: http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnationalcorvette
Corvette Racing Action “live” on XM Radio
As announced in March, XM is a broadcast partner and the official satellite radio network for the American Le Mans Series. This year marks the first time that every event on the Series’ schedule will be broadcast on XM. Fans can tune into XM Sports Nation (XM channel 144) or XM channel 166 during the season to hear the races. A channel guide for the Series’ coverage can be found online at www.xmradio.com/alms
In addition to American Le Mans Series coverage, XM’s motorsport coverage includes the IndyCar Series season, the “Andretti-Green Racing Hour,” “Dale Jr.'s Unrestricted,” “Michael Waltrip Out Loud,” shows from premiere motorsports broadcasters like Claire B. Lang’s “Dialed In” and Joe Castello’s “Power Shift.” XM Sports Nation also offers the popular Performance Racing Network (PRN) show "Fast Talk" and "Alltel Pit Reporters."
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