Hundreds of dedicated Corvette racers and enthusiasts will celebrate the marque’s 60th year in production at Road America on Sunday, August 19. The occasion is the Corvette World Tribute, a gathering of vintage and contemporary examples of America’s favorite sports car at America’s greatest road course. Like brats and cheese,…
Briggs Cunningham’s Le Mans-winning Corvette race car found in Florida
By: Dale Jewett on 7/31/2012 One of three 1960 Chevrolet Corvettes campaigned by Briggs Cunningham at the 24 Hours of Le Mans–a car whose whereabouts have been unknown for more than 30 years–has been found. The car, which wore the No. 1 for the Le Mans race with drivers Cunningham…
Thief: Uses Tow Truck To Steal Corvette
Columbia, SC (WLTX) — In one of the most brazen reports of car theft in the Midlands, someone stole a Corvette from the Jim Hudson Toyota dealership using a tow truck. Irmo Police are asking for the public’s assistance in solving this July 8th car theft. At around 6:50 that…
Mayor changes mind about creating parking spot
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….