Corvette Racing at Daytona: Focus Turns to Race for Another Rolex 24 Victory

Corvette Racing at Daytona: Focus Turns to Race for Another Rolex 24 Victory

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 28, 2016) – Corvette Racing and Corvette Daytona Prototypes made it through a treacherous qualifying session unscathed at Daytona International Speedway ahead of this weekend’s Rolex 24 At Daytona. Rain pelted the track for most of the day with the worst of it falling during time trials. Corvette Racing returns to Daytona as the defending GT Le Mans (GTLM) class winner, having finished first and third in class a year ago.

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American Muscle exhibit comes to the National Corvette Museum

The Chevrolet Corvette has evolved into one of America’s most beloved performance cars, but by the strictest definition of the term, it isn’t a muscle car. Also realizing that visitors to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, may have automotive interests that stretch beyond a single model or genre, the facility’s exhibit hall will play host to American Muscle – Hot Rods & Street Rods through March 25. Though few are truly muscle cars, the vehicles on display range from a 1932 Ford “Deuce Coupe” to a 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda, and cover the gamut of domestic automakers.

National Corvette Seller Mike Furman Honored at GM Dealers Meeting

We were very happy to hear that National Corvette seller Mike Furman of Criswell Chevrolet in Gaithersburg, Maryland was recently honored at a General Motors’ dealers meeting earlier this month. Mike was officially recognized as Chevrolet’s No.1 Sales Rep in the East Coast Region for the 400 Corvettes as well as another 200 vehicles that he delivered to customers in 2015.

Detailing cars at Barrett-Jackson car auction

Perry Dodd, owner of European Detail, wipes down a 1961 Corvette at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. Millions of dollars worth of collector cars and memorabilia will be sold at the annual event.

National Corvette Seller Mike Furman Honored at GM Dealers Meeting

National Corvette Seller Mike Furman Honored at GM Dealer Meeting

We were very happy to hear that National Corvette seller Mike Furman of Criswell Chevrolet in Gaithersburg, Maryland was recently honored at a General Motors’ dealers meeting earlier this month. Mike was officially recognized as Chevrolet’s No.1 Sales Rep in the East Coast Region for the 400 Corvettes as well as another 200 vehicles that he delivered to customers in 2015. Mike said the dealers meeting was held at the Imax theater in Arlington, VA

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IMSA Introduces New Balance of Performance Process in GTLM, GTD Classes

IMSA Introduces New Balance of Performance Process in GTLM, GTD Classes

Photo Credit: Jan Magnussen/Twitter Mention IMSA and Balance of Performance testing and most Corvette Racing enthusiasts roll their eyes while muttering about how arbitrary and unfair the process has been to our C7.Rs. That’s because the previous BoP calculations only took into account timing and scoring data. But for 2016, the process has changed significantly thanks to a new system of individual data loggers which are mandatory on all GTLM and GTD cars. These new

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Corvettes on Craigslist: A Pair of 1963 Corvettes

Corvettes on Craigslist: A Pair of 1963 Corvettes

As a young boy, I used to dream of finding a 1963 Corvette tucked away in a field, hidden by weeds until I found it and then lovingly brought it back to life. Well, here’s my chance. But ouch, that price tag of $30,000 for these two 1963 convertibles in less than desirable condition seems more than a little steep to us. As one person wisecracked in a comments section on another website, you could

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[VIDEO] Corvette Stingray’s Wheels Stolen in San Antonio

[VIDEO] Corvette Stingray's Wheels Stolen in San Antonio

The Evans Ranch Apartments on the north side of San Antonio look like a nice place to live, but residents have been complaining about car break-ins and thefts over the last two months. Most recently, a Torch Red Corvette Stingray’s wheels were the latest victims in the crime wave. Sierra Hernandez talked with News4SanAntonio.com and said her car had been broken into recently as well. “The more you think about it and the more you

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Corvette Racing at Daytona: Rolex 24 Racing Information

Corvette Racing at Daytona: Rolex 24 Racing Information

Corvette Racing will be back in action this weekend for the 54th Rolex 24 at Daytona so now is the time to start planning on how you can follow the C7.Rs in their quest to repeat last year’s win in the competitive GTLM class. Here is a comprehensive list of links that will help you follow all the action as well as answer the most pressing question for sports car racing fans? How can I

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Lingenfelter Shares 750 horsepower Stage 2 Package for the C7 Corvette Z06

Lingenfelter Shares 750 horsepower Stage 2 Package for the C7 Corvette Z06

If your 2015 Corvette Z06 just isn’t powerful enough for you, the folks at Lingenfelter Performance Engineering have just the answer for you. Their new Stage 2 engine package boosts horsepower to 750 and torque to 750 lb-ft, up from the factory levels of 650 in both categories. Lingenfelter promises you’ll notice a big difference in acceleration, which is saying something when it improves an already powerful stock Z06. They also claim that the Stage

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