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NCM eNews - February 7, 2008

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February 7, 2008

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April 24-26

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May 8-10

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May 22-24

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May 30-June 6

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June 30-July 1

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August 28-30

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September 11-13

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September 25-27

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November 6-8

 

 

 


Corvette Forum Registration Opens

Pre-registration for the Corvette Forum Cruise-In is live and ready for you to make plans to join us! Over 100 people have already registered for the event scheduled for May 22-24.

Open to all automotive enthusiasts, this year’s Forum event includes exciting road tours and excursions, drag racing, autocross, car show/awards, scenic tour/poker tour, seminars, an “owner's night” outing, dyno pulls, live auction and other activities planned with high energy Corvette enthusiasts in mind! Many of the activities are limited to a specific number of participants – so register online now at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/forum/info.shtml Want to see what the Corvette Forum event is all about? View previous event photos online at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/cruisein/index.shtml 



Download “free” Calendar Wallpaper for February

Our February calendar wallpaper is ready for you to download and features a detailed image of the new ZR1 Corvette Cutaway!

This is one image you will want to save and use again! Download this month’s wallpaper in six screen resolutions at:  http://www.corvettemuseum.com/pictures/calendar.shtml


News 24/7 via our NCM Xpress News List

We appreciate the support you give us as an NCM eNews subscriber and hope you enjoy our weekly e-newsletters. Many times throughout the day and evening, important Corvette related news takes place and we now have an additional outlet to share with you that will allow continual updates on Corvette racing, GM and Corvette related announcements, raffles, event news, and more as they happen!

We invite you to subscribe to our NCM Xpress list that offers information 24/7 – day or night as information is made available. These news updates will not replace your weekly NCM e-newsletter - it is an additional source of news sent to keep you informed of news and updates quickly. We invite you to join our Xpress News email list by subscribing at: http://listserv.corvettemuseum.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A0=NCM-XPRESS  You may unsubscribe at any time and as with NCM eNews, your email information will not be shared with any outside sources.


Four Weeks until a Crystal Red Corvette Winner is Drawn

Another opportunity to win a new Corvette is coming in four weeks, when we draw the winner of a 2008 Crystal Red Coupe! Tickets are only $250 each and the odds on this raffle are great – only 500 will be sold! The drawing is March 5 at 2:00 p.m. CT and our winner need not be present to win.

As with all of our raffle fundraisers, the winner has the opportunity to enjoy the “Museum Delivery” experience with their new Corvette and receive a hands-on introduction, VIP tour of the Museum and Corvette Assembly Plant, and one-year individual membership. Deliveries are also viewable via our webcams so participants can share the memories with friends and family. Take a chance on becoming our next Corvette raffle winner by clicking here: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/raffle/index.shtml or call us at: (800) 53-VETTE.


Corvette Magazine Coverage

Your favorite Corvette Magazines have some exciting features in their new issues that you don’t want to miss. Here are samplings of the hottest newsstand features coming from some of our media friends:

  • Corvette Enthusiast Magazine – The April issue of Corvette Enthusiast features the new and highly anticipated 620+ horsepower ZR1. They’ve got some great trouble-shooting tips for C4 owners with the 4+3 transmission and for the owners of the earlier Corvettes, and this issue starts a two-part series, highlighting the rebuilding of a Rochester mechanical fuel injection. There are plenty of powerful products from the recent SEMA show in Las Vegas and a C6.R wrap-up story for 2007. Also, don’t forget about the feature cars and the interesting stories that their owners have about them. www.corvetteenthusiast.com
  • Corvette Magazine - Corvette Magazine's March 2008 issue reports on more than 200 Corvettes which were sold at the six Scottsdale auctions and profiles a half dozen cars in depth, including the 1963 Pinin Farina Rondine concept car that brought $1.6 million, the 1969 ZR2,  Zora Arkus Duntov's 1955 and the Dick Guldstrand 1995 Nassau roadster. There is also a complete report on the two-hour Corvette Market Magazine seminar, where 200 collectors heard the latest market news and were able to ask questions of six Corvette experts. www.corvette-mag.com
  • Corvette Fever – The April 2008 issue showcases exciting articles on the Tenth Turbo with Jeffrey Griggs and Bob Bremmer attesting their drop-top Duntov Turbo as a rare performer. Also, Bob Salerno’s Top Flight ’66 was restored with its original options and you can read all about it.  Get ready for a lesson on Corvette weekend projects along with good technical articles on the C5X hitting the dyno and how to get and keep your Corvette up in the air. http://www.corvettefever.com/index.html
  • Corvette Quarterly - Here’s what’s new in the CQ 2008 spring issue -
    A ZR1 overview story along with a nice spread on Pratt & Miller’s new C6RS.
    Other articles include Corvette Z06 versus Superbike: Two Yamaha factory bike racers test both on one of the curviest roads in America; Speeding Legally — places to enjoy the full performance of your Corvette; and Knowledge is Power: Corvette Racing’s state of the art telemetry system.  http://www.cqmag.com
  • Vette Magazine – The new issue features the 2008 SEMA Scholarship info that will benefit anyone wanting to work in the automotive aftermarket arena and the 2007 Corvette Story that you vote on. Also included are articles on Callaway’s C16 Speedster new open-top stunner, James Deguara’s custom 1980 Corvette and a 2003 Twin-Turbo booster shot for John Nestor’s 2003 Corvette.  www.vetteweb.com

Corvette Footwear Now Available in the Corvette Store

Corvette Style from head to toe! You have asked for Corvette footwear and now it is available through the Corvette Store. Enhance your Corvette driving experience with these Corvette driving shoes.

Whether you want to really feel the pedals or just stroll in Corvette style, these shoes are the ultimate in footwear! Made with the finest glove leather upper and lined with leather and nylon.Available in black or white. Find these and other unique Corvette items online at: http://store.corvettemuseum.com or (800) 53-VETTE.


Group Discount on Club Brick Orders

Corvette clubs placing orders for medium or large bricks for the front walkway have the opportunity to receive discounts on small bricks to be placed around the large brick.

When your club orders a medium or large brick, small bricks can be purchased for $100 eachwhen there are 10 or more small brick orders placed with your club. This special offer is available for a limited time only, so if your club has been considering a brick placement, now is the time to place your order and show your club support! Find out more about our brick program by visiting:  http://store.corvettemuseum.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=55


Two Spots for Corvette in the 2008 IntelliChoice.com Awards

IntelliChoice.com, the online source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis and part of SOURCE INTERLINK MEDIA, recently announced the winners of its annual “Best Overall Value of the Year” awards for 2008 cars, trucks and SUVs.

The BOVY Awards, which evaluate every facet of what it costs to own and operate a vehicle over time, identify best-in-class vehicles that deliver outstanding value and lower than expected costs. In a year that saw several new nameplates join the list, only five brands won multiple awards – Corvette was one of them! Read the entire article at: http://www.prweb.com/releases/value/class/prweb681384.htm



Weekly eBay Feature – Zora Collectible

This week’s eBay item is a hot collectible that you will want to get your bid in on before the auction closes. Place your bid on a Hot Wheels Hall of Fame Legends car created as part of a commemorative 35th Anniversary series.

It is autographed by Elfi Arkus-Duntov - wife of Corvette legend, Zora Arkus-Duntov. Zora was known as the father of the Corvette and this collector piece represents his unforgettable mark on Corvette. Take a look and bid online at: http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnationalcorvette



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