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NCM Ambassador's Report

Great news from the NCM! As you read below you will learn the NCM has purchased the 70 acres they needed to develop the Educational Motorplex Park. The NCM will develop it into a 1/4 mile dragstrip and a 1.5 mile road course. It will be for corvettes only and can be rented out by clubs. During NCM events it will be open and will be so much easier to access than Beech Bend. The NCM plans to have it open late 2009. The NCM also has new Hexagon Bricks available for sale. The bricks will be part of Corvette Boulevard and the first purchased will be close to the front so act soon. The bricks are $200.00 for members and $250.00 for non-members. They have 7 different logos you can select from (all of the C1/C6 logos and the NCM Spire) plus approximately 38-39 space for lettering.
I will have the new handouts on the bricks at the meeting so drop by and be one of the first to get a brick in the Corvette Boulevard!
 
NCM WORK WEEKEND
Last weekend a bunch of us attended the work weekend at the NCM. We had a blast, worked hard, got hot, and learned Bert has added a new skill to his ever growing resume. Just ask him next time you see him.
We all did different tasks and got to see some amazing things over the weekend. Some of the ladies worked in the build sheet area which has a hidden entrance only accessible through one of the car display areas. They got to catalog many cars and filed the build sheets you see hanging from the front of the cars as they pass through the assembly line.  Some worked in the Corvette Store, some stuffed mailers for new members and some worked in the archives. The ladies brought a bunch of food and we had a picnic style lunch in the conference room that was great! Overall we had a very nice time and got to meet some neat folks.
So next year please plan to attend a work weekend and see all of the behind the scenes workings of the NCM. It will amaze you and open your eyes to all of the hard work your NCM does for you.
 
 Georgia Crossroads Corvette Rendezvous Update
 
Well we are closing in on the November event and most of the bases are covered. We still need volunteers on some of the activities. I will have sign up lists at the meeting that you can review to see if there is something you want to help out on. Most of the activities are three hour shifts so you will have plenty of time to participate in any of the numerous activities even though you volunteer to help.
 
Everyone in the club has business they frequent and many of the business support fund raisers. If you could contact a few of these establishments and ask if they want to participate in the event it would be fantastic. They can sponsor a hole at the golf event, sell their wares as a vendor or donate a door prize. Every one of them will get recognized as a sponsor and the local area will benefit along with the NCM. If you have someone you think might want to help out or be a vendor and don't have time to contact them let Jerry Walker or myself know and we will make sure they are contacted.
 
The event registration is open on the NCM web site. Just go to corvettemuseum.com look for the event tab, click on it and scroll down to our event. All of the activities are listed there along with the registration page. As you will notice we have numerous things to do and have tried to get something for everyone's interest. There is a golf tournament with Andy Pilgrim, drag racing, auto cross, car shows, seminars,  road tours, vendors, the Corvette Store, auction and banquet just to name a few. The car shows, seminars, vendors and swap meet will be inside and there will be car washing facilities on premises for car show participants. So please go on line and register for the event today! If you do not have a computer and get this mailed to you contact Jerry or myself and we can get you registered. Thanks for all of your support and please volunteer a few hours for a great cause.
 
 
Carl
 
 
 

Additional Acreage Obtained for Educational Motorplex Park!

We have acquired 70 plus acres to be used for the development of an Educational Motorplex Park to be located across the interstate from the Museum.

The Motorplex Park will offer a < mile drag strip, 1.5 mile road track and an autocross/skid pad area. The Motorplex Park will be available for rent to Corvette Clubs for their educational and competitive use and will be an educational facet during NCM events.

Conceptual plans and more information will be announced in August. 


 

Searching for a Few Historic Motorama Show Cars


We are in the process of final selections for the Historic Motorama II scheduled in September and still have a few model year Corvettes not represented. 

If you have a 1954, 1955, 1968, 1972 or 1976 Corvette in stock trim and want to take part in this special event and be a part of General Motor's 100th Anniversary celebration, send your contact and car information to events@corvettemuseum.com
Flip Into Summer in Corvette Flip Flops

Everyone loves the comfort and relaxation of wearing flip flops and the Corvette Store now carries Corvette flip flops made with a soft polyurethane insole and rubber outsole for maximum comfort.

Find this and other summer fashions online
at:http://store.corvettemuseum.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=3
or call us at: (800) 53-VETTE.
PrimeDrive Registration Opens!


Registration is now open for our first ever PrimeDrive taking place on June 30 at Virginia International Raceway!  

This mini-school open to only 25 participants will allow students a chance to sample a driving program with minimal commitment to help them evaluate the opportunity in participating in a full scale driving school. Students will receive classroom instruction, a lap session on the track with an instructor and a ride-along during an instructor run session. 

Students interested must be driving a Corvette Coupe, Z06 or FRC and meet the event tech standards  helmets are required. For more information and to register go to http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/HPDE/viriprimedr
Collectibles from our Official Ground Breaking


A total of 18 commemorative shovels were used as part of our expansion ground breaking that took place at the recent Bash event. The shovels were used during the ceremony by dignitaries, board members and supporters, and three were sold during the event at $1,000 each as a fundraiser to benefit the building campaign.

One of the shovels will be on display in the Library and Archives and the remaining 13 are being offered for sale at $1,000 each. If you are interested in purchasing one of the commemorative shovels used at the ceremony, please contact Betty Hardison at: betty@corvettemuseum.com or (800) 53-VETTE  ext 141. Shipping is included in the purchase.

  

Autographed 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Promo Up for Bid


On Darrell Waltrips last visit to the NCM, he took time to sign a few collectibles and you can make a bid now on a 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Promo autographed by the NASCAR legend - complete with letter of authenticity!

If you like searching eBay for unique items then be sure to check out our weekly listing of one-of-a-kind collectibles. Find this week's feature and other items up for bid via our eBay auction site at: http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnationalcorvette 

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Updated: June 13, 2008