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NCM Members Donate $1.3 Million 
NCM Ambassadors and members, Ivan and Mary Schrodt have made a $1.3 million deferred gift arrangement to the Museum consisting of a family trust, a life insurance policy and six Corvettes – one of which they took delivery of on Saturday, November 11.
“The Museum is so important to us and we truly felt that it was the right place to make the financial commitment,” Ivan and Mary shared with us as part of a special reception at the Museum in honor of their generosity. “The relationship we have with the Museum has enabled us to do and enjoy so much, and I would encourage anyone with a passion for Corvettes to consider the Museum if they are planning a charitable gift.” “ America’s Sportscar Magazine” will feature the full story and more in the Jan/Feb issue – so stay tuned. Find out more about supporting the Museum through planned giving opportunities by visiting our website at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/planned_giving/ or by contacting Development Manager, Frank Ragukonis at: frank@corvettemuseum.com
Corvette Racing's Small-Block V-8 Wins Global Race Engine of the Year Award
 GM's small-block V-8 added another accolade to a long list of honors when Corvette Racing's LS7.R was named the Global Motorsport Engine of the Year at the inaugural Professional Motorsport World Expo in Cologne, Germany, on November 9.
“Winning this award is another milestone in the history of the legendary GM small-block V-8," said GM Racing director Mark Kent. "The championship-winning LS7.R has evolved to a very high level of development, yet it retains the longstanding virtues of compact size, simplicity, reliability and high specific output that have made the GM small-block V-8 the world's most successful production-based racing engine." For the complete release visit: www.corvetteracing.com
Ten Days Left To Shop and Save the Shipping 
You have 10 days left to shop and save the shipping on orders of $100 or more in the Corvette Store.
Shop online and avoid long lines and crowds and give a gift that is perfect for any Corvette fan! Not sure what to buy? Give a Corvette Store gift card that you can purchase in any dollar amount. Gift cards can be used for items in the Corvette Store as well as bricks and memberships! Shop online now through November 26 and save by clicking here: http://store.corvettemuseum.com or call us at: (800) 53-VETTE.
SPEED to Air another American Muscle car Marathon
 On Friday, Nov. 24 as a special part of the Speed marathon, the new mini-series, "The Last Sting Ray," will air from 8PM to 11PM -- all 6 episodes back to back.
You can go to: http://www.thelaststingray.blogspot.com to read a synopsis of this miniseries, which tells the story of Corvette, the life and times which produced this amazing car, and the full story of the "The Last Sting Ray."
We Are Over Halfway There On the GM Sales Initiative
We are over halfway there on the GM Sales Initiative Challenge that could mean a $25,000 donation to the building campaign if 100 people who currently own a non-GM vehicle, purchase any new GM vehicle before December 31. 
The challenge was made by an NCM member who retired from GM who will anonymously make the donation if we reach our goal. Help us spread the word to your club members and friends who are considering purchasing a new vehicle before the end of the year. Find out more about the GM Sales Initiative challenge by visiting our website at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/donations/sales.shtml or by contacting Connie Russell at: connie@corvettemuseum.com
Corvette Buyers Tour Participants
There are 15 Buyers Tour participants scheduled for the remainder of November and we are thrilled that over 110 have participated since the program option opened in late May. One participant came from as far away as Switzerland to be a part of the program! If you are purchasing a new Corvette, we invite you to be a part of the “Corvette Buyers Tour”!
This exciting tour is being offered in conjunction with the Bowling Green Corvette Assembly Plant, and offers a VIP journey through the Assembly Plant for you and up to 3 guests to experience the assembly of America’s Sports Car with your very own personal tour guide. Participants in the “Buyers Tour” may also be able to schedule their tour on the day their Corvette is being built. You might be able to “give birth” to your Corvette and start your Corvette’s engine for the very first time. Buyer’s Tour participants will also receive an in-depth 3-5 hour private tour. Find out more about this exclusive tour by visiting our website at: http://store.corvettemuseum.com/services/buyertour.asp or by calling our Museum Delivery Team at: (800) 205-4248.
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