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October 31, 2013

[VIDEO] C6 Corvette Suffers a Nitrous Explosion at the Texas Mile

[VIDEO] C6 Corvette Suffers Nitrous Explosion at the Texas Mile

Here was a scary incident at fall 2013 running of the Texas Mile. Buddy Schulz is the owner/driver of this C6 Corvette and earlier in the day he had posted runs nearly 180 mph. But it was his last run of the day that makes the news.

Schulz’s Corvette was powered by a 416 ci LS3 with a 2-stage nitrous system. It appears that a missed shift sent the RPMs through the roof and the engine blew which engulfed the Corvette in flames. Schulz stopped the Corvette and the flames were already starting to get inside by the time he unbuckled and scrambled out the car.

The whole incident was captured on an on-board camera while another camera followed the car down the track from the sidelines.

The trackside emergency crews were on the scene a few seconds later and we watched as they work to put out the persistent flames.

The good news to come from this is that the driver escaped without injury and we are told that he already making plans for the car’s next engine.

Source:
Gearhead Flicks on YouTube via Jalopnik

October 30, 2013

[PIC] Wrecked C7 Corvette Chassis Will Get a Camaro Makeover

[PIC] Wrecked C7 Corvette Chassis to Get a Camaro Makeover

Earlier this month, a wrecked Blade Silver C7 Corvette Stingray made headlines after a picture of the decapitated Coupe went viral. We are still unaware of what actually caused the accident, but we have learned since that the Stingray’s LT1 drive train has been sold and is now at a shop in Florida.

The chassis showed up yesterday on the doorstep of Current Performance Wiring in Port Richey, Florida. A posting on facebook announced the arrival by showing a picture with the post “Early Christmas present at my door today…”

So what’s the plan for the 460 hp LT1 with an auto transmission? They said they will begin development of Gen V LT1 wiring and swap programming but it will eventually end up under a 1960′s Camaro.

Keeping it in the bowtie family…I’m cool with that.

Follow the guys at Current Performance Wiring on facebook as I’m sure this will be a project worth watching.

Thanks for the tip Brandon!

Source:
Current Performance Wiring

October 29, 2013

[ACCIDENT] Community Loses Power after 1974 Corvette Slams into Utility Pole

Photo Credit: Paul Furyes

Corvettes are known for their power.

This black 1974 Corvette is known now for its ability to knock out the power to nearly 700 customers after it collided with a utility pole over the weekend.

The 40-year-old driver of the classic C3 faces a charge of careless driving, according to Hamilton Police Chief Carol Pacey, after he rammed his car into a hydro pole near Hunter Street in the Dundas community in Ontario, Canada at approximately 11:15 a.m. Sunday.

The crash chopped the pole in two, and emergency crews took an hour to extract the driver from the Corvette and take him to General Hospital. Fortunately, his injuries weren’t believed to be life threatening.

Meanwhile, crews from Horizon Utilities had power back on by 5:30 p.m. for all the affected customers in the area bounded by York Road, Olympic Drive, King Street East and York Road.

Source:
TheSpec.com

October 29, 2013

[VIDEO] Classic 1969 Corvette Back on the Road After Being Flooded by Superstorm Sandy

[VIDEO] Classic 1969 Corvette Back on the Road after Superstorm Sandy

When Superstorm Sandy walloped the East Coast last October, the damage was widespread to homes, businesses, and boardwalks.

That damage also included lots of beautiful collector cars.

Fortunately, however, what can be destroyed can many times be restored to its previous glory.

With the one-year anniversary of the storm approaching (Oct. 28), the Web TV series American Detours, which pairs epic American roads with beautiful classic cars, decided to focus on firsthand stories of such resilient Jersey Shore collector car owners.

That includes the owner of a 1969 Corvette that was completely ruined after it was submerged in several feet of seawater.

In the episode, the owner is featured talking about how he tried to save the car first from a few inches of water in his garage, then realized his efforts were futile as the water continued to climb, eventually damaging the transmission, interior, suspension, and many other parts of the car.

Fortunately, the car was insured with Agreed Value coverage through American Collectors Insurance, and the owner decided to purchase the salvage back after the claim was paid.

[VIDEO] Classic 1969 Corvette Back on the Road After Being Flooded by Superstorm Sandy

He then set out to restore the car starting in January and says he was done with the restoration by May â€“ not a bad turnaround for a total loss vehicle.

Hosts of the show, Jael de Pardo (SyFy Network) and Jeff Glucker (Hooniverse.com), were even allowed by the owner to take his beautiful green over tan Corvette onto the open road, talking cars and cruising to Jersey Shore landmarks along the way.

According to the show, more than 40 percent of American Collectors Insuranceâ€™s claimants from Superstorm Sandy decided to buy back the salvaged remains of their totaled vehicles and are in the process of restoring them the way they were before the storm.

Actually, this 1969 Corvette is even better than before in the eyes of the owner, who decided to switch to a five-speed transmission (from the old four-speed) that cruises at 1500 RPM instead of 3000 and allows him to carry on conversations and listen to the radio.

Sometimes, there is a silver lining to that dark cloud.

Source:
American Detours

October 28, 2013

[ACCIDENT] 1960 Corvette Strikes a Tree in Massachusetts

A Thursday afternoon crash of a classic C2 Corvette into a tree left an unidentified man in serious condition in Lunenberg, Mass.

The man apparently veered off the road in a red 1960 Corvette, striking a tree on Lancaster Avenue.

He was the only person in the car, according to Officer Robert DiConza.

“The accident is still under investigation. I haven’t had a chance to look at any of the paperwork yet so I’m not sure exactly what happened,” DiConza said Thursday night.
Police Chief James Marino added that the driver was apparently LifeFlighted to UMass Medical Center in Worcester for treatment of his injuries.

One of the first on the scene, Officer DiConza declined to say whether the victim was alert or conscious when he was put on the copter, though he did believe the injuries were serious.

Source:
Sentinel & Enterprise News

October 22, 2013

[ACCIDENT] C5 Corvette Driver Goes Off the Side of the Road in Malibu

The driver of this C5 Corvette Convertible is very lucky after surviving a crash off of Muholland Highway near Malibu, CA.

The Corvette went over the side of the road, and the driver was able to walk black up to the main highway afterwards.

It just so happened that the Los Angeles County Firefighters and the Malibu Search and Rescue team was wrapping us a training exercise in the area. They were able to render assistance to the driver and they provided us with the photo of the Corvette via the team’s facebook page.

Click here to see a larger version of the crashed C5 Convertible.

No cause was given for the accident and we assume it remains under investigation by the local authorities. We’re just wondering how far down the hill did the ‘vette go?

Source:
Mailbu SAR on Facebook via The Malibu Times

October 17, 2013

[VIDEO] Exclusive Video Shows Aftermath of Texas State Fair Corvette Stingray Crash

Editor’s update:
Our friend in Texas who originally provided us the video and photos has now requested that they be removed and we have done so. We apologize to our readers.
– Keith Cornett, CorvetteBlogger.com

SAVE THE STINGRAYS!

Last night we learned about a strange incident at the Texas State Fair where a participant at the Chevy Ride and Drive event crashed into two Corvette Stingrays with the back of 2014 Impala. We now have some more details from someone that was at the event and saw the crash first hand and told us that isn’t entirely accurate.

Video deleted on request

Jalopnik also has an eyewitness to the crash and here is what he said:

While I didn’t see what led up to it, I just looked up when I heard the first crunchâ€¦ the Impala with the rear damage was hit by the guy first. He was driving an Impala, and first smashed into the rear of the grey Impala, then into the white C7 and the yellow C7. I’m not sure if the red C7 was damaged at all.

The guy looped back around, and was heading toward the building, and everyone screamed and ran like Godzilla was coming (I stayed and took pictures, as there was a more than adequate barrier to stop him from killing us all). He parked the car and the police and event staff were all frantic. The guy gets out of the car and seemed totally fine, just shook up. I took a pic of him talking to the police… juuuust incase he goes crazy and winds up on the news or something.

SAVE THE STRINGRAYS
Accident Roll Call

October 17, 2013

[SAVE THE STINGRAYS] Someone Crashed a New Impala into these Corvette Stingrays at the Texas State Fair

Someone Crashed a New Impala into these Corvette Stingrays at Texas State Fair

Photo Credit: Jalopnik

We’re debuting a new tag tonight called “SAVE THE STINGRAYS”. We think it’s only proper given the fact that learned tonight about another two or three C7 Corvettes that were taken out in a case of Bow-tie on Bow-tie violence in Texas.

According to Jalopnik, things got interesting at the Chevy Ride and Drive event on Wednesday afternoon at the Texas State Fair after an unidentified driver in the 2014 Impala hit two or three 2014 Corvette Stingrays, damaging at least two of the C7s as well as the Impala.

You can see by the photo above that the rear of the Impala appears to have struck the Arctic White Corvette the hardest, bending the front suspension and pushing it into the Velocity Yellow C7 next to it.

We can’t tell if that Torch Red Corvette was also impacted, but a forum member says that only two Corvettes were injured in fracas. Thanks to rojhoj on the Corvette Forum for posting this picture of the Yellow Corvette being towed away:

Jalopnik closes by saying the driver said in a nasal voice “Did I do that?” and then ran off into the woods. Because Jalopnik!, I’m not sure that really happened or if los jalops are just having fun. We’ll update as soon as we have more details.

SAVE THE STRINGRAYS
Accident Roll Call

Source:
Jalopnik and Corvette Forum

October 15, 2013

[ACCIDENT] Another 2014 Corvette Stingray Bites the Dust

Here’s another 2014 Corvette Stingray that met its demise much too soon. Like the Velocity Yellow Corvette Stingray accident we showed last week, details on this crash are so far non-existent. We can only surmise that based on the windshield, this Corvette was involved in a serious accident and may have been rolled. Let’s hope the driver is okay!

Imagine you’ve been waiting to get the new Corvette since the 1.13.13 reveal. You followed the rollout, participated in spirited discussions on the forums about the design and performance estimates. Since you ordered your Corvette early, you are able to have it delivered within the the first month. Finally, you get out on the streets to enjoy the car and then BAM!, just like that it’s hauled away on a flatbed.

What a waste.

Click here to see a larger version of this wrecked Stingray.

Again, our thoughts are with the driver and we hope there will be another Corvette Stingray for them some day.

Source:
Corvette Forum

October 10, 2013

[ACCIDENT] Is This the First Customer-Owned 2014 Corvette Stingray Crash

Well that didn’t take too long. It’s been less than one month since the first Corvette Stingrays started being delivered to customers when this picture of a crashed Velocity Yellow 2014 Corvette Stingray shows up this afternoon on reddit.

It’s not like this is the first time we’ve seen a 7th generation Corvette Stingray involved in an accident. During the development phase and run-up to production, the Stingray ended up in a ditch in Arizona and took a hit by a Lincoln Towncar into the passenger side door. Both Corvettes were repairable and based on the condition that we can see, we’re hoping this one is too.

Click here to see a larger version of the crash image.

Unfortunately, details of the accident are scarce, but we can speculate like the snarkiest of reddit commentators: Turn off traction control and this is what happens. We don’t know if thatâ€™s the case, but chances are it was driver error.

The C7 in the picture appears to be Z51-equipped Stingray based on the wheels and spoiler. The damage looks to be concentrated in the front of the car and the drivers airbag looks to be deployed. Hopefully the driver is okay and can one day face himself in the mirror after knowing he was the first customer to wreck a new Corvette Stingray.

Should more details and pictures emerge, we’ll share them here as always.

Source:
reddit via Motor Authority