DETROIT – It’s a scientific fact: Low weight plus high horsepower equal exhilarating performance. That combination has defined the Corvette for six decades, as increasing power output matches the use of advanced materials to minimize curb weight. “Horsepower isn’t the only measure of performance,” said Harlan Charles, Corvette’s marketing manager….
Corvette Racing Hosts Auction at American Le Mans Series at Road America
by Taylor Wade ELKHART LAKE, Wis. — The American Le Mans Series continues through the 2012 season at Road America on August 16 through 18. Corvette Racing will host a live fan auction on Saturday, August 18 from 12:15pm- 1:00pm at Corvette Racing team transporter. Items include unique autographed team…
Auction, bike tour for charitable causes at Road America
Friday night could also be called “philanthropy night” at this weekend’s American Le Mans Series event at Elkhart Lake’s Road America. To kick off the festivities, Corvette Racing and No. 3 crew chief Dan Binks will host an auction to benefit Camp Anokijig, a youth summer camp located in Plymouth,…
Detroit – Hundreds of Corvette owners livin’ the dream
Hundreds of Corvette owns gathered at the Radisson Hotel in Bloomfield Hills on Wednesday to show their love of America’s premier muscle car and to also help feed the hungry. For at least the fourth straight year, Corvettes on Woodward has brought in Vette lovers from all over the state,…
Ruman Back In The Corvette For Road America Trans Am Round 6
Following a month-long break in Trans Am competition, Amy Ruman is more than ready for her return to race action this weekend as the Trans Am Series travels to the fabled Road America, WI circuit for the sixth round of the 2012 championship. After scoring her second career Trans Am…
After 50 years of dating, one couple looks back on the drive-in movies through the years
By Scott Atkinson | satkins1@mlive.com Jerry and Janet Coryciak sit in front of their 1962 Corvette at the Back to the Bricks kickoff party at the U.S. 23 Drive-in. The couple, married eight years, started dating 50 years ago, and some of those first dates were at the drive-in. MUNDY…
Detroit: Classic cars on display, for sale at Cobo
By Tom GreenwoodThe Detroit News Alvis Yang, 20, of Taiwan checking out a 1960 Corvette on Tuesday at the Detroit International Classic Car Show at Cobo. (Clarence Tabb, Jr./The Detroit News) Detroit — Talk about looking pretty in the city! At least 100 of the most beautiful classic vehicles on…
GRAND-AM News And Notes: Montreal 200
Fast Facts: Rolex Sports Car Series The Race: Montreal 200 The Place: Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Montreal, Quebec, Canada The Track: 2.709-mile temporary road course The Date/Time: Saturday, 11:15 a.m. ET The Race Length: 2 hours TV: SPEED (7 p.m. ET) Radio: MRN Radio Bookmark and Share Magical Season Has Established…
Grand-Am Teleconference Transcript: Paul Tracy, Alex Tagliani
An interview with: PAUL TRACY ALEX TAGLIANI THE MODERATOR: Thank you very much. Good afternoon, everyone. Today we have the pleasure of being joined by two of Canada’s top drivers, Paul Tracy and Alex Tagliani, as we prepare for Saturday’s Montreal 200 GRAND-AM Rolex Series race at Circuit Gilles Villenueve….
First time Speed Week racer savors land speed attempt
By Tom Wharton The Salt Lake Tribune First Published Aug 11 2012 04:03 pm • Last Updated Aug 11 2012 08:44 pm Bonneville Salt Flats » When Denver car buff George Michel celebrated his 65th birthday in September, he and his wife, Roma Lea, offered a toast in honor of…