New GM Corvette Plant Manager Named
 GM Bowling Green Assembly Plant Manager Bob Parcell has been appointed Plant Manager, Lordstown Complex, effective August 1, 2010. Dave Tatman, current Plant Manager of Warren, Willow Run and Parma Transmission Operations, will succeed Parcell as Bowling Green Assembly Plant Manager.
Dave Tatman is ready to jump in and lead the ship at Bowling Green Assembly, the world’s only producer of the Chevrolet Corvette.
“You only get so many blessings in life, and this is one of them - to be assigned to the plant in Bowling Green. In my opinion, it is the crown jewel of GM’s assembly plants,” Dave said.
Be sure to watch for our September/October issue of America's Sports Car magazine where we will have a feature article and interview on Dave Tatman! |
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"Build Your Own" Z06 or Grand Sport Winner Drawn!
 Congratulations to Timothy Hagler of Richmond, TX! He held winning ticket number 146 in today's raffle for a "Build Your Own" Z06 or Grand Sport! We sold 385 of the 500 tickets.
Next week is your chance to win a 2011 Crystal Red Grand Sport Coupe! The car is fully loaded with cashmere interior, removable transparent roof panel, automatic, chrome aluminum wheels, 3LT package and more!
As of Thursday, July 29 we've only sold 43 tickets! Tickets are $250 and the raffle is limited to 500 tickets. The drawing is Thursday, August 5 at 2pm Central Time, so get yours today online at corvettemuseum.org/raffle or call 800-538-3883. |
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Get V.I.P. Access to GM's Milford Proving Grounds!
 It is a driving enthusiast's dream come true... the chance to gain special access to the top secret General Motors Milford Proving Grounds. And this dream becomes reality for the lucky participants of this year's Pace Car Reunion September 21-25.
Located in Milford, Michigan this is the industry's first dedicated automotible testing facility, covering 4,000 acres with the equivalent of 132 miles of highway-quality training.
At the MPG the group will head to the famous high speed oval, the scene of the famous PR footage of Duntov with the brand new 1963 Corvettes. Participants will do a few laps and then have a group photograph on the banking.
Do you have to have a Pace Car to come? Nope. While the event focuses on this model Corvette, you don't have to have one. In fact, we'd love to have other Corvettes and other models of Pace Cars, too! Check out the full agenda online and register while there's still space! |
Cruise to Hawaii with NCM in 2011!
 Next February we set sail for an adventure around the Hawaiian islands! This is your chance to cruise with fellow Corvette enthusiasts on a 7-night Norwegian Pride of America cruise!
The cruise includes stops at Honolulu, Maui, Hilo, Kona and Kauai February 26 through March 5. Cruise rates start at $1,540 per person and include taxes, a Hawaiian luau, transfers, travel insurance, NCM polo shirt, NCM private corktail party and a cruise escort. Does not include airfare, optional shore excursions or personal expenditures. The rates are good through September 25, 2010, so book now before your cabin is gone!
For more information visit ncmcruz.com.
We are also raffling off a cruise for two with airfare! Tickets are only $50 each, and the raffle is limited to 400 tickets! Check it out now online. |
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It's Christmas in July! Save Extra in the Store
 Pictured: C5 Corvette Brew Jean Koozie $11.95
Last chance to save an extra 5%... this Christmas in July special ends Sunday night! Discount applies to regular price merchandise only. Enjoy shopping online or by calling (800) 53-VETTE (83883). Order confirmation will not reflect additional discount. Not valid on previous purchases. Cannot be combined with other coupons or special offers.
Click here to become a Corvette Museum member! |
August Upcoming Events
July 31-Aug 1: 16th Annual All Corvette Show, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake, MN (Karen Renfrow / NCM Events Department Attending)
Aug. 1: 30th Annual All Chevy Show, Colussy Chevrolet, Bridgeville PA
Street Elite Corvette Show, Columbus, OH (Marla Grinstead / Corvette Store Attending)
Rose City Corvette Classic, Portland, OR (NCM Volunteer Attending)
Aug 6: GM Powered Show and Shine, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Aug. 7: 2010 DTRC Car Show, Jay's Grille, Denver, CO
Car Show, Sir Walter Chevy, Raleigh, NC
Aug. 13-14: America's Corvette Club Show, Livonia, MI (NCM Volunteer Attending)
Aug. 13-15: Classical Glass Corvette Club's 20th Annual 5-Star Classic, Dupont, WA (NCM Volunteer Attending)
7th Annual Rod & Custom Cruise-In, Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, Bloomsburg, PA
Aug. 14: 3rd Annual NCCO All Corvette Show, Marc Heinz Chevrolet, Norman, OK
Aug. 15: Rochester Corvette Club's Sponsor Appreciation Day Car Show, Bob Johnson Chevrolet, Rochester, NY
Aug. 20-22: 23rd Annual Gunnison Car Show, Gunnison, CO
Bloomington Gold Tours Rt-66/Grand Canyon Tour, Northern AZ
Aug. 21: Vettes for Vets Car Show, American Legion Post, Carmel, IN
Aug 22: 3rd Annual Vettes for Vets, Savage American Legion, Savage, MN
Corvette Spectacular, Los Altos, CA (NCM Board Chair Buzz Marston Attending)
Aug. 27-29: Corvettes at Carlisle, Carlisle, PA (Mary and Gary Gaddis, Fran Martin Attending)
Aug. 29: NCA Corvette Show, West Gate Bank Center, Lincoln, NE | |
NEW EBAY ITEMS POSTED
Corvette 50th Anniversary Media Packet: Includes a booklet and dvd from the 50th Anniversary of Corvette. Ends August 1. Bid here. |
"THE CORVETTE FACTORIES: BUILDING AMERICA'S SPORTSCAR"
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This week's question was: What was the color of this year's Brickyard 400 Pace Car? (Official paint color name)
Congratulations to Kevin Bowman of Des Plaines, IL! He correctly identified the Corvette as Bowling Green Metallic! Kevin scored a Corvette t-shirt and passes to the Museum!
You, too, can play Tuesday Nite Trivia by becoming a 'Fan' of NCM on Facebook! |
HELP RECOVER A STOLEN CORVETTE!
Jim & Bev Corkern of Northshore Corvette Club of Louisiana need your help! Their son was moving from Valdosta to New Mexico, and while staying overnight in Knoxville, TN at a Holiday Inn Express his rig was stolen. Below are the contents:
- 1972 Corvette Midnight Blue / Silver Interior, 454 Original, 4 Speed
- Harley Davidson Ultra Glide Classic 50th Anniversary Silver Black
- 2004 Ford F250 Diesel 4x4 LWB Truck
- 4-Wheeler
- Portable Generator
- 24' Totally enclosed white trailer.
If you see anything that might appear to be these items call the police.
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NEW ETCHED BUILD SHEETS
The Library and Archives now offers etched build sheets on alder wood, available for most Corvettes produced from 1981 to 2010. The finished piece is 8" x 10" and is $60 for members, and $75 for non-members. Check it out here. |
Mark Your Calendars!
R8C / Xperience Reunion
August 12-14, 2010
Click here to download our new Events brochure with paper registration form!
Check out the mini video about the planned events here. | |
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