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NCM eNews - March 16, 2006

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March 16, 2006

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Build Your Own Coupe or Convertible Raffle Limited to only 2,006 Tickets!



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Dick Guldstrand to Attend ZR-1/C4 Gathering


Legendary Corvette racer and Corvette Hall of Fame member Dick Guldstrand will be in attendance at the upcoming ZR-1/C4 Gathering – May 4-6.

Dick will be presenting a special seminar on his involvement with the Grand Sport Corvette, and will be a part of the event festivities. Seminars, road tours, go-kart racing, peoples choice car show, a BBQ dinner, banquet and auction and so much more are planned at this year’s Gathering event. Register online at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/gathering/info.sh tml All pre-registered participants receive a personalized event badge and a commemorative dash plaque as part of their registration package. See what an NCM event is all about by viewing the exciting coverage of previous ZR-1/C4 Gathering events via our website at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/gathering/


Corvette Racing Update For Sebring

With a pair of new Corvette C6.Rs ready to race on March 18 in the classic 12-hour endurance contest, Corvette Racing is aiming to avenge their only loss since 2004.

Corvette Racing's championship driver lineup returns to Sebring intact. The No. 3 Compuware Corvette that scored three consecutive Sebring victories in 2002-04 will be driven by Ron Fellows, Johnny O'Connell and Max Papis. The No. 4 Compuware Corvette will be driven by the same trio that posted back-to-back wins in Le Mans and Petit Le Mans: Oliver Gavin, Olivier Beretta and Jan Magnussen. "We'll play the hand we're dealt," added Steve Wesoloski, GM road racing group manager. "It will be a tough challenge, but we've got the team, the drivers and the level of preparation that can put a Corvette in the winner's circle in Sebring. The performance adjustments will make everyone on the team push harder in every area, knowing that our backs are against the wall. No one at Corvette Racing likes to finish second." The Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. EST on Saturday, March 18 at Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Fla. The race will be televised live on SPEED Channel from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. For the complete release visit: www.corvetteracing.com


Help Us Give Away 100 New Generation Memberships

We will be giving away 100 “free” New Generation Memberships on Friday, June 2 and we need your help.

We are looking for young Corvette enthusiasts 16 years and under to introduce the Museum and our mission to. If you know of a young enthusiast, of no family relation, that would be a great addition to the Museum family please email a brief story to our Membership Services Manager, Stephanie Morrill at: stephanie@corvettemuseum.com or via mail to Stephanie’s attention. New Generation Members receive “free” admission to the Museum, a membership card and certificate, a special gift and a subscription to our quarterly newsletter – New Generation Newz. Wednesday, May 31 is the deadline to submit your entry for the drawing. Some of our entries may even be featured in an upcoming issue of New Generation Newz!


Silver Raffle Countdown

There are approximately 25 tickets left on the Silver Coupe raffle limited to only 500 tickets.

The drawing will take place on Friday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. CT as part of the C5/C6 Bash event. If you miss out on a chance to be a part of this exciting raffle, you have one more chance to win as part of the event festivities. Only 2,006 tickets will be sold on a chance to “Build Your Own” Coupe or Convertible (excluding the Z06 option) and the winner will be drawn at Saturday evening’s C5/C6 banquet and auction, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. Our winners will be contacted immediately following the drawings if not present at the event. Find out more and purchase your tickets online at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/raffle/index.shtml or call us at: (800) 53-VETTE.


NCM’s Economic Impact on Kentucky

Based on a recent economic model prepared in cooperation with the Kentucky Tourism office, the Corvette Museum generates a direct economic impact of $21.4 million and a total impact of $31.9 million (including the multiplier) annually.

These numbers are generated based on the following information: 

  • 140,000 visitors
  • 28,000 overnight (20%)
  • 112,000 day-trippers (80%)
  • Length of Stay same as Kentucky's average traveler

Create Your Own Corvette Class Ring

A Corvette Class Ring is not just a ring; it’s a symbol that represents your hard work and an icon of the American dream for over half a century.

A Corvette Class Ring is your Corvette’s story. Choose your Corvette emblem, your name or the personal license plate of your Corvette, your stone color to coordinate with your Corvette body color, engrave the amount of horses under the hood, your Corvette generation, and add the final touch of personalization – your VIN engraved inside the band. Find out more about this extraordinary piece of Corvette jewelry by visiting our website at: http://store.corvettemuseum.com or by calling our Corvette Store at: (800) 53-VETTE.


Popular Mechanics Searches for America’s Best Roads in a Z06


Popular Mechanics west coast editor, Ben Stewart drove a brand-new Z06 Corvette from Los Angeles to New York in search of America's best driving roads.

Check out his exciting journey by viewing the Popular Mechanics.com automotive blog here: http://www.popularmechanics.com/blog/automotive

 

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NCM eNews - March 16, 2006

Posted: 3/16/06 10:42pm Message 2 of 2
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Anyone else notice the nice "Coevette Class Rings"

TOO BAD YOU CAN'T GET ONE FOR A C3  What are they thinking.




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