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NCM eNews - March 19, 2008

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March 19, 2008

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Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 Raffle Underway!

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2008 NCM Events

Mark Your Calendars!

C5/C6 Bash
April 24-26

C4-Gathering
May 8-10

Corvette Forum Cruise-In
May 22-24

Alaskan Cruise
May 30-June 6

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

R8C/Xperience Reunion
September 25-27

Georgia Crossroads Vette Rendezvous
November 6-8

 

 

 


“Build Your Own” Corvette Raffle Winner Drawn

Congratulations “Build Your Own” Corvette raffle winner Alex Greenberg! Alex held winning ticket number 1914 and is really looking forward to taking delivery of his new Corvette at the Museum through the R8C program he has heard so much about. “How wonderful this is and what a way to start a long weekend!
Alex shared with us.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this raffle fundraiser. For only $10 per ticket, you could be our next Corvette raffle winner! We will be drawing the winner of our Victory Red Corvette Convertible on Saturday, April 26. Find out more and purchase your $10 tickets online at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/raffle/index.shtml or call us at: (800) 53-VETTE.


Three Weeks Left to Pre-Register for the Bash Event

Friday, April 11 is the last day to pre-register for the Bash event – April 24-26 and receive the commemorative lapel pin, dash plaque and event badge. We have word that an additional Z06 will possibly be available for the event and this means additional “ride/drive” opportunities! 

Reservations must be made on-site to registered participants only, no pre-event call-ins or emails can be accepted. Register now and be a part of our first event of the 2008 season that includes informative seminars, autograph sessions, drag racing, autocross, the official ground breaking of our expansion, a Wil Cooksey farewell and much more. View the online event agenda and register now at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/c5_bash/info.shtml


Historic Motorama II Update

Planning for Historic Motorama II is underway and will include stops at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Corvette Central. The event will take place September 10-13, and will feature one Corvette from each model year, 1953-2008, on a three-day journey departing from Bowling Green, KY for the arrival in Detroit, MI in time for the kick-off of GM’s 100th Anniversary festivities.

We are still taking applications for Motorama participants and our selection will take place on Thursday, May 1. If selected, the cost to participate is $500 per car (2 people per car) and includes 2 event shirts, a commemorative license plate, car flag and event brick with certificate of participation, along with meals and refreshments from various route sponsors. Participants are responsible for lodging and transportation costs. The selection is open to NCM members only – and any remaining slots will be opened to non-members after May 1. Entries must include name and address along with year, photo and info on the entry car – only original or close to stock entries please. Please email Adam Boca at: adam@corvettemuseum.com to be included in the selection process.


Educating a New Corvette Generation

Over 250 students will be visiting the Museum over the next few days to participate in our new educational tours targeted toward classroom curriculum that includes math and science incorporated with the physics of Corvette.

Our Admissions staff members have been working hard to coordinate with schools to introduce our new programs and the hard work is paying off. Great job to our Admissions staff members for educating a new generation of Corvette owners! 


Shop for Warm Weather Goods in the Corvette Store

Warmer temperatures are just around the corner and the Corvette Store is already stocking up on merchandise that is perfect for warmer weather.

Choose from ladies apparel including this fun “Jake” tank featuring a trendy longer length and made of 100% ribbed cotton knit.

Find this and other new styles for spring and summer online at: http://store.corvettemuseum.com/detail.aspx?ID=1978 or call (800) 53-VETTE to place your order.


Autographed Cap Up for Bid

This week’s eBay item is an autographed cap from the 2004 Performance Tour hosted by the NCM and features the signature of Corvette Racing’s Doug Fehan under the bill.

This commemorative event cap also sports an embroidered C5 emblem on the front and “2004 NCM Performance Tour” embroidered on the back. Make your bid on this and other unique collectibles and parts online at: http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnationalcorvette  


Corvette Racing Scores Sixth Sebring 12-Hour GT1 Victory

Corvette Racing scored its sixth GT1 class victory in seven years in America's classic endurance race, the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. Johnny O'Connell, Jan Magnussen and Ron Fellows drove their No. 3 Compuware Corvette C6.R to an eight-lap victory over their teammates Oliver Gavin, Olivier Beretta and Max Papis in the No. 4 Compuware Corvette C6.R.

For the complete release read more at: www.corvetteracing.com   The next race is scheduled for April 5, 2008, 1:30 p.m. ET, Acura Sports Car Challenge of St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Fla. TV: ABC live telecast, 1:30 p.m. ET

 

 

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