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[VIDEO] SEMA 2013: The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept

[VIDEO] SEMA 2013: The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept

Chevrolet this week showed 2 other concept Corvette Stingrays at SEMA in Las Vegas. In addition to the Gran Turismo Corvette Stingray Concept we showed you Tuesday, they also showed off the Atlantic and Pacific concepts as well. The cars are intended to represent the differences styling between the left and right coasts of the U.S. We’ll take a look at the Pacific concept a little later, but for now click past the jump to check out our photo gallery and video walkaround of the Corvette Stingray Atlantic concept.

The Blade Silver 2014 convertible is styled after a private jet. Outside the C7 sports a Carbon Flash Metallic front splitter, rockers, rear diffuser, and rear license plate holder. The headlamp buckets and hood accents are painted Fusion Gray. Chrome five-spoke wheels (19′s in the front and 20′s in the rear) with new Stingray script center caps sit at all 4 corners of this C7. Other exterior features include an under-hood liner with the Stingray logo, molded splash guards, and a nifty glass windscreen behind the seats.

The Atlantic’s interior is swathed in suede and includes custom luggage, premium carpet floor mats, custom sill plates, and a very cool embroidered center armrest with the new Stingray logo.

Motivation for the Atlantic concept comes from a stock LT1 engine which is mated to the 6-speed automatic transmission which is perfect for a long cruise alongside the Atlantic Ocean.

We’ll take a closer look at the Pacific concept shortly, but in the meantime enjoy our Corvette Stingray Atlantic photo gallery below.

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The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept
The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept
The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept
The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept
The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept
The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept
The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept
The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept The Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept  

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Corvette Museum Names New General Manager of Motorsports Park

Corvette Museum Names New General Manager of Motorsports Park

The opening of the new National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park is less than a year away.

To help with the construction of the park and develop overall plans for operations, the Museum has appointed a veteran in the industry, Mitch Wright, as general manager.

Once he has helped the park get up and running, Wright will manage and oversee the operation.

Wendell Strode, executive director of the Museum, said Wright was the number one choice to run the park.

“His wealth of experience and involvement with the construction of other motorsports facilities will be extremely beneficial to this project,” Strode said. “We are honored to have Mitch on board.”

Wright’s experience over a 35-plus year career is impressive. He arrives in Bowling Green after years of working at several successful motorsports parks, not to mention he is a championship race car driver, a highly respected race car builder and developer, and a key figure in the SCCA World Challenge racing series’ success.

Wright has previously served in leadership positions, helping develop programs and overseeing operations and events at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah, NOLA Motorsports Park in New Orleans, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, and Sports Car Club of America Pro-Racing.

“I am really excited to be part of this fantastic facility and the NCM Motorsports Park team,” Wright said. “I am looking forward to being a part of making the NCM Motorsports Park and Bowling Green a destination for corporate activity, driver training and education, and recreational motorsports for car and motorcycle enthusiasts. A great buzz within the enthusiast groups is building, and next fall is coming fast. I am looking forward to showing off this great venue to all that come to drive, ride or tour the place.”

Learn more about Wright on the NCM Motorsports Park website at www.motorsportspark.org.

Click here to watch a video about Mitch:

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NCM Motorsports Park

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