LOGANSPORT, Ind. (AP) — The mayor of Logansport has decided to turn a parking spot he created for his yellow Chevrolet Corvette after receiving a parking ticket into a spot for handicapped individuals visiting the City Building. Mayor Ted Franklin tells the Pharos-Tribune he made the decision because the issue…
1966 Chevrolet Corvette: Restoration Fraud
Updated: July 30, 2012, 8:23 AM NORTH TONAWANDA – A car collector’s complaint has led to criminal charges against a man who sold him a 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, alleging that the Vehicle Identification Number plate on the classic sports car was forged. Robert C. Ernst, of North Tonawanda, who said…
Suntrust Racing: Max Angelelli & Ricky Taylor Brickyard Grand Prix Race Report
Max Angelelli and Ricky Taylor were back in familiar territory Friday after a highly eventful inaugural Brickyard Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ended with the No. 10 SunTrust Corvette Dallara DP of Wayne Taylor Racing driving duo’s first podium finish in their last five GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car…
Joke: A mature lady gets pulled over for speeding
Bob Akridge A mature lady gets pulled over for speeding in her Corvette. A traffic cop pulls her over. She says “Is there a problem, officer?” Yes ma’am, I’m afraid you were speeding. Oh, I see. The cop says, “Can I see your license please?” Well, I would give it…
Update on Mayor’s Corvette Parking Spot After Receiving Ticket
New parking space for Mayor Ted Franklin of Logansport, Ind. Courtesy WLFI. The good thing about being the mayor of a small town is that you’re exactly that, the mayor. So when you get stuck with a $20 parking ticket, instead of complaining or formally contesting the ticket, as your…
GRAND-AM: Fogarty On Pole For Brickyard GP
GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing will start today’s inaugural Brickyard Grand Prix from the pole, following a flying lap by Jon Foagarty in qualifying this morning at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The two-time GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series champion turned a best time of 1:23.035 in his Corvette DP, edging out the No….
Mid America Motorworks Plans Time Capsule for Corvette’s 100th Anniversary in 2053
by Mitch Talley on July 24, 2012 How would you like to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of Corvette? Even though that very special occasion is still 40 years away, Mid America Motorworks is thinking ahead and asking Corvette enthusiasts now to share their unique memorabilia with them that will…
Corvette to serve as pace car for Brickyard 400
INDIANAPOLIS — Chevrolet will use a new Corvette as this year’s pace car for the Brickyard 400. The Corvette ZO6 will be driven by Hollywood star Ron Howard and will top out at 198 mph. Camaros will be used as pace cars for this weekend’s other races in Indianapolis –…