Gathering Event Update

If you are planning events to attend this year – we hope you will join us for the C4/ZR-1 Gathering – May 3-5.

Co-hosted by the ZR-1 Net Registry, Grand Sport Registry and the Callaway Owners Group, this is an event that focuses on seminars, autocross and tech sessions and is a must-attend event for C4 owners! Newly added activities to the event include a display detailing the making of Callaway Corvette models and seminars by Fred Gallasch and Doug Rippie. Find out more and register online at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/gathering/info.shtml

Corvette Readies C6 Coupe Victory Edition for Europe

General Motors will roll out the Corvette C6 Coupe Victory Edition in Europe this March, a vehicle designed to celebrate Corvette Racing victories in such storied venues as the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The automaker said it will only build 250 units of the limited-edition model, which comes with a day of professional instruction at selected racetracks across Europe. The Victory Edition is equipped with the LS2 6.0-liter V8 that churns out 404 horsepower and 403 pound-feet of torque, linked to a six-speed manual transmission. A six-speed paddle-shift transmission is optional.

The Victory Edition Corvette comes in two race-inspired colors: black or Velocity Yellow. It gets Competition Gray aluminum wheels: 18-inchers in the front and 19s in the rear. A body-color rear spoiler is standard. The interior has two-tone leather seats with Corvette flag emblems, carbon-look interior trim and a numbered "Victory Edition" badge. Other features include a DVD navigation system and a luxury package that bundles heated seats and a memory package with presets for two drivers. A head-up display includes a G-force meter. This collector's item is only available in Europe.

Car Shows are Rollin In!

We appreciate having the opportunity to promote upcoming Corvette/car shows across the U.S. and here is the latest show information we have received. Feel free to forward your information to us and we will be happy to help share the word.

Don’t forget that many shows benefit the NCM through special promotions, membership drives and donations from portions of the show’s proceeds – so thank you for your support in attending these shows. We appreciate the support of the show organizers and invite you to help promote the NCM at your club’s upcoming show. Contact Membership Services Manager, Stephanie Morrill at: stephanie@corvettemuseum.com or (800) 53-VETTE for more information. You may also list your show on our “club event” section at: www.corvettemuseum.com or email me to have your show listed in NCM eNews.

February 24 – National Corvette Challenge – Richmond, VA
www.national.corvettechallenge.info
March 24 – 12th Annual Corvettes in the Mall – Warner Robins, GA
www.CorvetteClubcentralga.org
April 21 – Texas Corvette Association’s 15th Annual Open Car Show
www.texas-corvette-association.org
May 6 – Allentown Area Corvette Show – North Hampton Comm. College
610-867-6150
May 6 – All Corvette Show – Thomas Chevrolet, Media, PA
www.countycorvetteAssociation.com
May 6 – Northern CA Corvette Association’s – “A Legend on Display” Show
www.nccacorvettes.org
June 2 – Flag City Corvettes Show – Findlay, OH
www.cartunesonmain.com
June 2 – Northern CA Corvette Association’s “Vette Magic” Show
www.nccacorvettes.org
June 29-July 1 – Lake Tahoe Corvette Club’s “Corvettes at Lake Tahoe” Show
www.LakeTahoeCorvetteClub.com
July 13-17 – Western States Corvette Council Convention, Reno, NV
www.WSCC.WS
August 10-12 – National Corvette Homecoming
www.nationalcorvettehomecoming.com
August 10-12 – 4th Annual Rod and Custom Cruise-In
570-387-2000
August 11 – America’s Corvette Club – “Corvettes America” Show, GM Tech Ctr.
www.corvettesamerica.org
August 25 – Northwest Arkansas Corvette Club’s “Summers End” Corvette Show
www.nwarkansascorvetteclub.com

There’s Nothing Like Sebring – Corvette Racing’s Doug Fehan

As has been its yearly tradition, at least lately, Corvette Racing took a trip south last week to Sebring International Raceway for a three-day private test leading up to the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, the 2007 American Le Mans Series season opener.

As is always the case, the purpose was two-fold. "Mostly the focus was Le Mans," said Doug Fehan, Corvette Racing program manager. "We have Sebring pretty much down. But you have to classify Le Mans as something entirely different. There's no track in the world quite like Le Mans, Fehan said. “But there's also not a more grueling circuit anywhere close to Sebring. A team and car that can survive 12 hours there can run 24 hours anywhere, a common opinion held throughout the American Le Mans Series paddock. Things that go wrong at Sebring won't go wrong anywhere else in the world. That's why we use it. We look at anything that moves up and down on the car and see how they react at Sebring. Various portions of the track are applicable to Le Mans so we can look at braking and things like that. After three full days, the cars were within one lap of each other. That's almost unheard of during our tests."

The 2007 American Le Mans Series opens with the 55th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring on March 17 at Sebring International Raceway. The green flag will fall shortly after 10 a.m. with SPEED providing live coverage. The race also will be broadcast by American Le Mans Radio with IMSA Live Timing & Scoring available at americanlemans.com.

2006 Corvette Z06 Daytona Pace Cars in Stock

With a limited edition of only 3,500, you'll want to order your die-cast replica of the 2006 Corvette Z06 Daytona 500 Pace Car - in stock and ready to ship today! Features include:

*Opening doors and hood
*Detailed engine
*Die-cast metal body
*Authentic Pace Car graphics
*officially licensed by General Motors and the Daytona International Speedway
*1:24 Scale

Order yours now by shopping online at: http://store.corvettemuseum.com/detail.aspx?ID=1233 or by calling us at: (800) 53-VETTE.

European Corvette Cruise Update

There are 75 Corvette enthusiasts ready to sail on the Mediterranean Legacies Cruise, June 18-30 !

Our cruise director has informed us that there are only a few ocean-view and inside staterooms available – so if you are interested in joining other Corvette enthusiasts on this European adventure to Venice, Athens, Rome, Florence and more aboard Celebrity’s Millennium Cruise Ship – don’t wait to reserve your spot.

In addition to vacationing on this memorable cruise, you can also be a part of a three-night “pre-cruise” to cheer on the Corvette Race Team at the 24-Hours of Le Mans in France June 15-18! The Le Mans “pre-cruise” includes:

Three Nights in Tours
* June 15th - June 18th, 2007
* Breakfast daily
* Airport transfers
* Le Mans transfers Sat & Sun
* Welcome dinner
* Optional Le Mans hospitality
* GPT Le Mans gift package
* Hospitality desk
* On-site GPT representative
* Taxes/service included
* Le Mans tour itinerary
* Restaurant guide

We invite you to find out more about the Museum’s 6th Annual NCM Cruise at: http://www.ncmcruz.com/ or by contacting Sea Master Cruise Director, Sheri Clarke at: 866-427-8938.