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NCM eNews - July 25, 2006

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July 25, 2006

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Raffle Winner Drawn For the �Last� Daytona Sunset Orange Coupe

The winner of the �last� Daytona Sunset Orange Corvette Coupe was drawn at the Z06 Fest event banquet on Saturday evening, and congratulations goes to Ron Lammy II from Flushing, MI.

Ron and his wife own a 2002 Convertible and have participated in several of our raffle fundraisers. They have never made a visit to the Museum, and look forward to coming soon to take delivery of their new Corvette. Thanks to everyone who participated in this raffle. You can view our raffle winners taking delivery here: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/raffle_winners/index.shtml

Your next chance to become the owner of a new Corvette is coming up as part of our Labor Day celebration! Tickets are available at $10 each on a 2007 Red Corvette Coupe! Find out more and purchase tickets for this and other exciting Corvette raffles here: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/raffle/index.shtml or call us at: (800) 53-VETTE.


Corvette Racing Scores 50th Victory in Portland Grand Prix

Record-breaking heat gave way to a history-making performance as Oliver Gavin and Olivier Beretta notched Corvette Racing's 50th victory. It was a day of champagne and roses in the Rose City for the pair as their No. 4 Compuware Corvette C6.R finished 54.8 seconds ahead of the No. 007 Aston Martin DBR9 of Tomas Enge and Darren Turner.

Ron Fellows and Johnny O'Connell finished third in the No. 3 Compuware Corvette C6.R. "It's fantastic to be part of Corvette's 50th victory," said Gavin. "The car was fantastic and the Michelin tires stood up extremely well under very hot conditions. We just managed everything as best we could and slowly eked out a lead. It was a hard fought battle in very difficult circumstances." Corvette Racing's milestone 50th win came as Chevrolet is celebrating Corvette's 50th anniversary in international road racing. "This one felt like it was 150 degrees," said Corvette Racing program manager, Doug Fehan. "We had cloud cover all day, and then just before the start the sun came out and superheated everything. The drivers did a magnificent job under adverse conditions, and their fitness levels paid off. It was a real dogfight with a great competitor, and fortunately we prevailed. Any time you get two cars on the podium, you've had a good day." For the complete release click here: www.corvetteracing.com Corvette Racing's next event is the Generac 500 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., on Sunday, August 20. The seventh round of the 10-race ALMS series will be televised live on SPEED starting at 3 p.m. EDT.


1997 Corvette Launch Kits to Add to your Corvette Memorabilia


A limited number of 1997 Corvette Launch Kits are available for a $100 donation to the Museum's Building Campaign.

The Limited Edition Launch Kits were created to promote the 1997 Corvette and include a hard-bound copy of the 1997 Winter Issue of Corvette Quarterly in a 120-page expanded version, a 1997 Corvette Brochure and a letter from Chevrolet's John Middlebrook explaining the importance of the launch materials. These limited edition materials were provided to media who helped support Chevrolet's 1997 Corvette launch efforts. Only 45 launch kits are available. Make your donation online at: https://store.corvettemuseum.com/services/donations.asp Kits are limited to a first come-first served basis.


C6 Corvette Rear Bumper Enhancement Letters

Add a sleek and stunning touch to your Corvette with C6 chrome enhancement letters.

Created with a high bond adhesive to withstand weather elements, this enhancement piece adds a nice personal touch that lasts. Order this and other Corvette accessory items online at: http://store.corvettemuseum.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID =3 or call us at: (800) 53-VETTE.


Labor Day Celebration Pre-registration Ends Soon


In approximately three weeks, pre-registration for the upcoming 12th Anniversary Labor Day celebration will close.

This year�s Corvette Celebration continues with our members only theme and all non-members will receive a complimentary one-year individual membership as part of their registration. Individual members receive a 10% discount on purchases in our Corvette Store, free admission to tour the Museum, a member lapel pin, certificate and a subscription to � America�s Sports Car� magazine.

August 1 is the deadline to reserve a table for your club, business or group at the upcoming Hall of Fame Induction Banquet featured as part of the event. The ninth annual Hall of Fame will feature the induction of retired Corvette Chief Engineer, David Hill, Corvette performance engineer and racer, John Lingenfelter and one of the founding members of the National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS), Gary Mortimer to the elite group of individuals recognized for their contribution to the Corvette. Corporate table sponsors receive reserved seating and recognition in the Hall of Fame program. Tables seat 10 people and are available at $650 each.

Pre-register for the event before August 20 and receive a commemorative dash plaque and lapel pin, in addition to a personalized event badge. This year�s event is a grand celebration of our 12th Anniversary and showcases Corvette clubs and their participation. Find out more and register online at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/celebration/info. shtml


First Delivery of the 2007 Model Year

A Velocity Yellow coupe owned by Jack "Chub" and Janice Dodds was the first Museum delivery for the 2007 model year.

We have 53 - 2007 model deliveries already scheduled for the month of August and will end the 2006 model year with a total of 1138 deliveries. Taking delivery of your new Corvette at the Museum is an experience like no other. Find out more about this exciting program by visiting our website at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/ncm_delivery/index.shtml


Ticket Reservations Open for Corvette Plant�s 25th Anniversary Event

The special events committee at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant has finalized details for the Corvette Plant�s 25th Anniversary Celebration September 8-10, and tickets to join in the fun can be purchased online via the Corvette Plant�s website at: https://www.bowlinggreenassemblyplant.com/cgi-bin/ticket.cgi

  • Friday night, September 8 : Come and relive the sixties for �Sixties Night� in the Museum�s Skydome. The event includes hamburgers and diner style foods brought right to your table by familiar faces, a DJ taking us back with sixties music, guest speakers reliving the past 25 years at the plant, and employees performing �Blasts From the Past�. The event starts at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person.
  • Saturday, September 9 : Parade, GM dealership vehicle displays, GM/Motorsports, XM Radio, a �Just for Fun� Car & Motorcycle show, food and drink vendors, and children�s activities will take place on the Museum�s grounds beginning at 10:00 a.m. You can register to win Dale Earnhardt Jr., Brian Vickers, and Rick Hendrick autographed pieces. Meet assembly plant employees and their family members and get ready for a great night of entertainment with country music performer, Joe Diffie and the 2005 Nashville Star winner Erika Jo. The concert will take place in the Museum�s amphitheatre with food and drink vendors present. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 each if purchased in advance.
  • Sunday, September 10 : Special guests will lead groups of Corvette and XLR drivers on a scenic drive through the Kentucky country side with a lunch stop over. The road tour will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at approximately 2:00 p.m. You must register for the road tour � space is limited.

Purchase tickets and register for the scenic road tour online at: https://www.bowlinggreenassemblyplant.com/cgi-bin/ticket.cgi


Help the NCM by Buying GM Products

If you currently own a non-GM vehicle (1996 model or newer) and make your purchase of a new GM vehicle by August 31, 2006 you could be one of 100 that help us gain $25,000 towards our building campaign.

GM Vehicles are any new 2006 or 2007 model Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac, Saturn, GMC, Hummer or Saab. You can help continue our Building Campaign efforts through this special promotion. Find out more by clicking here: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/donations/sales.shtml


Corvette Racing Victory Celebration Rocks Downtown Detroit

American Thunder rumbled through the streets of Motor City last week when a Corvette caravan commemorated Corvette Racing's fifth victory in the GT1 class at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The celebration began with the presentation of the 24 Hours of Le Mans trophy at Compuware Corporation, the primary sponsor of the championship-winning Corvette C6.R race cars, and concluded at GM World Headquarters after a parade through Detroit's downtown business district. The parade featured Corvette Racing drivers Oliver Gavin, Olivier Beretta, Jan Magnussen, Ron Fellows, Johnny O'Connell and Max Papis in Corvette convertibles, the Corvette Indianapolis 500 pace car, and dozens of Corvettes from local clubs. When the caravan arrived at its destination, crew chief Ray Gongla demonstrated the race car's power with a tire-smoking burnout. For the complete release click here: http://www.corvetteracing.com/

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