CLCG NCM Ambassador Newsletter
April 2010
Spring is in the air (and in many member's noses) and while the temperatures are great - the pollen isn't. This is definitely one of the worst pollen seasons in recent history and not a good time to expose your cars. Besides turning your car yellow, it can also clog your air cleaner and infiltrate places you cannot imagine - and have to clean.
Sorry to say - no one has signed up for the work weekend in May. I understand that tight budgets and high cost of gas (funny how that happens every summer) have probably been the main causes - along with very busy schedules. This is not a problem as the club is doing fantastic things in-and-around the local area and the museum is not going away any time soon. I will continue to offer dates - like the proposed date in Aug in case anyone wants to go. The primary purpose of our club is to get together and have fun and fellowship - which we can do here, at the museum or anywhere two or more Vette owners gather.
There is a lot going on at your museum so please take a look below - pay particular attention to the last article for our next visit to the NCM as a club. Feedback on the Newsletter is always welcome!
For your planning purposes, the NCM calendar of events for 2010 is below:
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C5/C6 Bash C4/ZR-1 Gathering Corvette Forum Cruise-in Northern Europe Cruise VIR HPDE Stay informed of event news by subscribing to E-NEWS |
Anniversary Celebration/Hall of Fame
Induction Z06 Fest Pace Car Reunion Vets 'n Vettes Speed events hosted by Beech Bend Raceway. |
NEXT EVENT
Corvette Racing’s next event is the American Le Mans Series at Long Beach on Saturday, April 17. The one-hour, 40-minute race is schedule to start at 4:40 p.m. PT and same-day coverage will be televised on SPEED at 8 – 10 p.m. ET.
American Le Mans Series Salutes Corvette Racing in Final U.S. GT1 Race
Compressed Schedule and Tight Quarters Emphasize Engineering and Precision on Bayside Circuit
LONG BEACH, Calif. - After beginning the 2010 American Le Mans Series with the longest event on the schedule, Corvette Racing will take on the shortest event on the ALMS calendar this weekend in the series' second round on the streets of Long Beach. After an uncharacteristic pit lane miscue and a series of mechanical glitches in the season-opening Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, Corvette Racing is determined to rebound in the 100-minute sprint race on Saturday, April 17.
Track time will be at a premium on the 1.986-mile, 11-turn temporary circuit. Friday begins with two hours of practice on a green track and ends with a short 30-minute practice session and qualifying. The ALMS drivers won't see the circuit again until they begin their reconnaissance laps before the 4:40 p.m. race start on Saturday.
"I believe the compressed schedule actually gives Corvette Racing an advantage over many other teams," said Corvette Racing program manager Doug Fehan. "The combination of the team's simulation technology and years of experience racing in various series at Long Beach will offset the limited track time. We're confident that when the Corvette C6.Rs roll out of the transporters, we could race with that setup."
There will be only one scheduled pit stop for a mandatory driver change in the 100-minute race. Corvette Racing has taken steps to prevent a repeat of the Sebring misstep.
"We have dissected and analyzed the entire pit stop process, and where there were shortcomings we've addressed them," Fehan said. "The team has put in place procedures that should prevent that from ever happening again."
Driver Johnny O'Connell, teamed with Jan Magnussen in the No. 3 Compuware Corvette C6.R, is a veteran on the Long Beach street circuit. He first raced there in 1986 as an up-and-coming driver in the open-wheel ranks. He also spent time behind the wheel of a Trans-Am car on the temporary course before ALMS came to Long Beach in 2007.
"I think everybody on the team is going to be very motivated after what turned out to be a very disappointing Sebring race for us," O'Connell said. "The limited track time means that every aspect of preparation has to be done quickly and professionally. With Corvette Racing's engineering capabilities, I'm confident we can get our car in its operating window quickly."
"On a street course like Long Beach, a driver has to be smart but also a little aggressive to get a good result," O'Connell continued. "The short stints are going to put the emphasis on sharp pit stop strategy and quick driver changes. You can't afford to lose time behind a slower car, but you also have to remember that any mistake on a street circuit is usually highly detrimental to success."
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Corvette Store Sale!National Library Week - Save 20% on all Books and Media Now through April 15th receive 20% off each item in the Books & Media category! Not valid with any other discounts or on previous purchases, member discounts do not apply to sale items. Discount is displayed in the Shopping Cart under Order Total. Sale lasts for one week only – Shop Now! |
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Corvette Store Feature:Metal Signs Shown here: 2005-current Corvette Front Emblem Metal Sign. PhotoSTEEL™ is a special photo processing technology that allows your Corvette emblem to be indelibly memorialized on virtually indestructible 14 gauge steel! PhotoSTEEL™ is rust proof and can be used even in outdoor, harsh environments. Perfect mounted on a wall, standing independently or hanging freely from the ceiling or an outside eave. PhotoSTEEL™ has a substantial and rich feel that will continue to impress for years come! 32" x 12"
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Club VisitsCorvette Clubs who choose to visit the Museum for a special “Club Weekend” can experience the Museum in a totally unique way. Our team can assist with customizing your trip to suit your club’s interest and schedule. Your club is welcome to visit anytime during the year, but we do recommend planning your visit when there is not an event if you would like activities to be club specific. Below you will find a list of activities we can assist or plan for your weekend. For more information on club visits, contact Chris Sweeney, Tours/Admissions Supervisor at chris@corvettemuseum.com or by calling 1-800-53-VETTE. Guided NCM Tour Plant Tour NCM Guided Road Tour Club Brick Unveiling NCM Delivery Programs Special Club Visit Badges Dinners and Lunches Club Meetings Volunteer Projects |
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Take Care and Save the Wave!
John