Category: Corvette News

May 10, 2012 No Responses

Doing the right thing: Widower sells precious cars to feed starving children

Harvey Hielkema’s decision to sell his collection of vintage cars and tractors was made for a simple reason: God told him to. By: Judy Wiff, River Falls Journal   This 1984 Chevrolet Corvette, with only 14,416 actual miles, is among...
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May 10, 2012 No Responses

Sexless $72K Corvette GS Needs Ferrari Makeover

I pull my buddy’s Ferrari 458 Italia off the racetrack and into the pit lane, brake dust showering the tire rims like fairy powder. We’ve been hurtling down the straightaway at Monticello Motor Club at 150 miles per hour and...
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May 10, 2012 No Responses

Corvette ZR1 Does Practice Laps at Indianapolis

March 5,2012 When we heard that the Corvette ZR1 would be the pace car for the 96th Indy 500, we knew the most powerful car ever to fulfill this role deserves some extra coverage. So here it is, the performance...
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May 9, 2012 No Responses

C5 Corvette Seized From Drug Dealer is Now a DARE Car

by Mitch Talley on May 8, 2012 A Corvette once associated with a drug dealer is now helping Bartlett, Tennessee police teach youngsters about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. The 1999 model has been adorned with patriotic decals as...
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May 9, 2012 No Responses

State Hoops Prevent Corvette Expo’s Return

Posted May 9, 2012 A state regulation is preventing Knoxville from returning the popular Corvette Expo to Chilhowee Park, once a successful event at the venue. One of the key elements of the show is the auction of a Corvette....
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May 8, 2012 No Responses

VINTAGE: Concours Hosts Le Mans Racers – June 23-24

Historic Le Mans racers and some of the most famous collectible-car marques in the world will be featured during the 30th anniversary Dana Point Concours d’Elegance on June 23-24, at the St. Regis Monarch Beach resort in Dana Point, Calif....
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May 8, 2012 No Responses

‘Vettes for Vets’ car show is cruising for Corvette owners

 May 8, 2012  The Corvette has been America’s sportscar since General Motors introduced the first model in 1953. The fiberglass convertible was meant to compete with the likes of British-made Triumph and Jaguar, and cost around $2,000. The Beach Boys’...
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May 8, 2012 No Responses

Corvettes on display Tuesday at Old Chicago, Kearney, NE

KEARNEY — The 80 members of Archway Corvette Club will display their vehicles during a Show and Shine from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Old Chicago at 115 Second Ave. Admission to the event is free.   For more information, go...
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May 8, 2012 No Responses

Coolest job in tech: from the pits of Le Mans

By Jon Brodkin When race cars whiz around a track at 200 miles per hour, driving ability isn’t the only factor that determines who wins the race. Behind the scenes, in mobile data centers tucked into semis and behind laptops...
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May 8, 2012 No Responses

Third Round of American Le Mans Series – Corvette Racing at Laguna Seca 2012

by HPPCHRIS With 82 class victories to its credit, Corvette Racing has celebrated at race tracks from California to France – but it’s been four years since the Corvette drivers scored a podium win at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Fresh...
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