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NCM eNews - June 12, 2008

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June 12, 2008

Your Next Chance to Win a Corvette!


We again want to thank everyone who participated in the Pace Car raffle that took place yesterday. Our winner David Koller has owned several Corvettes in the past, but recently sold his 2003 in order to buy a race car. He has participated in many of our raffles and is so excited to have finally won!Right-click%20here%20to%20download%20pictures.%20To%20help%20protect%20your%20privacy,%20Outlook%20prevented%20automatic%20download%20of%20this%20picture%20from%20the%20Internet.%20

We will post his picture to the website once he visits the Museum to take delivery. Your next chance to become an NCM Corvette Raffle winner is coming up on August 30 when we will draw the winner of the 2009 Red Corvette Coupe!

Tickets are only
$10 each and can be purchased online or by calling (800) 53-VETTE. 

 


More Special Displays Planned at our 14th Anniversary Celebration!


There is more news on the special displays planned for the upcoming Labor Day Celebration in recognition of our 14th Anniversary – August 28-30! See the Official GM Pace car used at the inaugural Telcel Motorola Mexico 200 from 2005 and Paul Smith’s MTL C5 Race car. Paul’s car won the PINKS ALL OUT MTI Racing event at the Atlanta Drags in May. Bring your camera and come see these unique Corvettes!Right-click%20here%20to%20download%20pictures.%20To%20help%20protect%20your%20privacy,%20Outlook%20prevented%20automatic%20download%20of%20this%20picture%20from%20the%20Internet.%20

The celebration will also be a memorable one as we honor our Hall of Fame inductees Allan and Don Barker, Reeves Callaway and Maurice Olley. Seminars, auctions, road tours and much more are just a part of what makes an NCM event so special. All non-members registering for the event will receive a complimentary individual membership as part of their event registration. Find out more and register online.


Get Ready for the Next NCM Cruise


Over 100 NCM cruisers were part of the Alaskan Cruise last week and many are now enjoying a land excursion as part of the adventure! Your next chance to join other Corvette enthusiasts on an NCM cruise is coming up March 1-8, 2009 as we set sail for the Mexican Riviera! Enjoy ports of call including Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and days at sea to relax and enjoy! This seven night cruise includes:

Seven nights aboard the Mariner of the Seas Cruise Ship
Fine dining including all meals, snacks and 24 hour room service
Contemporary musical stage productions
Private NCM fun and games to include prizes
Private NCM welcome corktail party
Welcome Captains' corktail party
Farewell Captains' corktail party
Souvenir Polos and Gifts

Find out more about our NCM cruise adventures or contact our NCM Tour Director Sheri Clarke at: 866-427-8938.




Corvette Corral at Lime Rock Park


Enjoy the fun and excitement of Corvette racing up close and personal by participating in the Corvette Corral at Lime Rock Park July 11-12! Corral participants will have the opportunity to be a part of parade laps, a driver “meet and greet”, celebrity judged car show, various sponsor presentations, and can take part in a raffle for a guided “Hot Pit Tour.”


Corral participants can also add lunch to their race ticket/corral package purchase! Cheer on the Corvette Race Team and show your support in the Corvette only Corral by clicking here for “Affiliate Tickets” and entering this ID and password ID: 246/Password VETTE2008.

More in the Corvette Store!


The newest apparel and merchandise showcasing the Corvette are arriving daily in the Corvette Store and you can find these items online now!

Choose from this metal band watch with the C5 Corvette emblem featuring a calendar window, quartz calendar movement and a collectible tin box.

Browse and shop for this and other unique collectibles and apparel online or call us at: (800) 53-VETTE.

 

Hot Rod Friends Share the Passion


The 6th Annual Holley NHRA Hot Rod Reunion is taking place at Beech Bend Raceway this weekend, and we are enjoying the chance to welcome back these friends and avid automotive enthusiasts.

Hundreds of event attendees toured the Museum today and more will be visiting throughout the weekend. “We love coming to Bowling Green and the Museum – this is just a great town to bring our cars to and have fun,” participants shared with us. Automotive enthusiasts share a common passion for cars of all kinds, and we love being a Museum were everyone feels welcome and at home!    

  

Autographed Corvette Racing Lithograph on our eBay site


Make your bid now on an autographed Corvette Racing lithograph created by Rob Fellows Motorsport Art.

The lithograph, titled "24 Hours Determined," depicts Pratt & Miller's #2 Corvette in the 2001 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona and is signed and numbered (255 of 395) by artist Rob Fellows (brother of Corvette Racing Driver Ron Fellows) and autographed by Corvette Racing Drivers Ron Fellows, Johnny O'Connell, Franck Freon and Chris Kneifel. Certificate of Authenticity included.

Bid on this and other unique items via our eBay Motors section.



Corvette Racing First and Second in GTI Qualifying

When qualifying concluded shortly before midnight last night, Corvette Racing was first and second in provisional GT1 qualifying. Jan Magnussen turned the quickest time in the GT1 class at 3:49.406 in the No. 63 Compuware Corvette C6.R, with Oliver Gavin a heartbeat behind at 3:50.766 in the No. 64 Compuware Corvette C6.R.

The two Corvettes completed a total of 86 laps on the 8.48-mile Circuit de la Sarthe. Qualifying will continue with a second four-hour session today to set the starting grid for the 76th running of the world's most revered sports car race. However, rain showers are predicted for tomorrow. Read the complete release here.  Practice and qualifying for the 24 Hours of Le Mans will conclude tonight with two timed sessions from 7-9 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight. The 24 Hours of Le Mans will start at 3 p.m. local time (9 a.m. EDT) on Saturday, June 14 and finish at 3 p.m. (9 a.m. EDT) on Sunday, June 15. SPEED will televise the start of the race live on June 14 from 8:30 a.m. EDT to 12 p.m. EDT, and the finish from 9 p.m. EDT on June 14 to 9:30 a.m. EDT on June 15.

 


 

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Tickets only $10 Each!


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2008 NCM Events

Mark Your Calendars!




High Performance
Driving Event at VIR
June 30-July 1

14th Anniversary Celebration
and Hall of Fame
August 28-30

Z06 Fest
September 11-13

Historic Motorama II
September 10-11

R8C/Xperience Reunion
September 25-27

Vets n' Vettes
November 7-8

Georgia Crossroads Vette Rendezvous
November 6-8

 

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