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‘Vetter’s Letter

Happy Holidays Corvette Enthusiasts,

This is probably the only opening letter I will ‘pen’ that will not be

all about the Corvette or AACC.

This is the Season of Happiness. It is normally filled with sharing fun‐filled times

with loved ones, family and friends. Unfortunately, we never seem to sit back,

relax, reflect and just do nothing. We are always rushing to get that one last gift,

sitting in traffic at the local malls, surfing the internet trying to find the best price,

or making just one more batch of cookies.

What we really need to do is put all this rushing aside and take a few precious

moments for ourselves. Most of you know of my serious illness a few years back,

and I for one have learned to not take things so seriously and find time to just

relax, sit back and reflect. (Janet may tell you differently.) Try to use this Holiday

Season as a time to spend with family and friends, and not worry about all the

last minute preparations. Life is filled with precious memories, take a few minutes

to think back and enjoy those special memories.

In my closing, my wish for all of you is to have a wonderful

and joyous holiday.

Be safe, be well.

AACC President

Allentown Area Corvette Club, Inc.

December 2013 Volume 20, Issue 12

President Jeff Mohring

610-392-6898 [email protected]

Vice-President Laura Hegyi

610-730-2695

Secretary Carol Jenkins

610-317-9277

Treasurer Janet Mohring

610-965-8593

NCCC Governor Joel Dean

610-533-2259

Membership Marty & Laura Hegyi


Events John Kostick, Jr. 610-432-7172

NCM Ambassador Rich Ringhoffer 610-867-6494

Newsletter Editors Kevin & Michelle Minnich


Webmaster Bud Benton


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AACC Meetings @ Blue Monkey

The Allentown Area Corvette Club meets at 8:00 p.m. in the

Palm Room (upstairs) at the Blue Monkey, 1092‐1094 Hower‐

town Road, North Catasaqua, PA.

Full menu and bar service is available.

Upcoming Club Meetings

Dec. 11 Jan. 8 (2014) Feb. 12 & 26

Jeff Mohring

From the val Office

Club Events 05—Last Day of Chunukah

11—Club Meeting, Blue Monkey, 8 pm, N. Catasauqua, PA (p.1)

14—AACC Holiday Party, BarnHouse Restaurant, Bath, PA (pp.3, 6)

25—Christmas Day

Mar 23—Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Post Party, Allentown, PA

May 4—AACC SpringFest Corvette Show, DeSales Univ., Center Valley, PA

Sep 21—AACC Fiberglass & Steel All-Chevy Show, SteelStacks, Bethlehem, PA

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NCCC Events www.ERNCCC.org

12/07: Regional Governor’s Meeting,

Grantville, PA

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For more information on NCCC events contact AACC’s Governor: Joel Dean 610-533-2259, [email protected]

2014 Events

NCCC Events

Please support our fellow East Region NCCC clubs by

participating in these events.

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Sat., Dec 14 — Make sure that you are registered for the 2013

AACC Holiday Party. The deadline is Wed., Dec 4th as John Kostick

needs to provide the final headcount. The club is again at The

BarnHouse Restaurant (Bath, PA), but this year we have the entire

dining and bar area so there should be plenty of room to eat, min‐

gle, and dance! Although the form appears on page 6, but be sure

to call John (610‐432‐7172) if you have not yet registered.

Sat., Nov. 2 — Driving a 1960 Corvette is always an adventure! One

never knows when she will need a little attention, as we found out

after a great day at the Peddler’s Village car show. Rick and I were

enjoying our drive home, rounding the curve at Ottsville when our

black beauty gave off a

strong odor from the

brakes sticking. Rick

pulled over and tried to

get them loose, when

what to our wondering

eyes should appear,

but Cynthia and Bill

Frank!! Yes, they

stopped and stayed with us as we waited for our tow truck! It sure

made the wait a lot better with a bit of humor and encouragement

from our new friends from AACC!!!

THANKS to you Cynthia

and Bill for sticking it out

with us.

You are truly

“Corvette Angels.”

Holiday Party

45 & Counting! As the 2013 Corvette season is winding down, it’s time to look ahead to 2014.

The 2013-2014 club year marks AACC’s 45th Anniversary, being incorporated in 1969 by some local folks with a passion for America’s Sports Car. Thanks to their dedication, we are here today!!

Corvette Angels Bonnie Serfass (‘60, et.al.)

The back window of the tow truck

reads, “Junk Cars Removed”


Dec. Birthdays As of AACC’s meeting on November 13th there were:

185 active members 3 potential members

Welcome our newest members, voted in by the Board on 11/13/2013:

Chuck & Dianne Habel ................Morrisville, PA......................... ‘13 Cpe.

Stephen & Lori Mangano ............Bethlehem, PA......................... ‘04 Cpe.

The following are Potential Members as of this publication:

Terry & Deb Klippel ...................... Nazareth, PA.... ‘64 Riverside Red Cnv.

Dick Wilson....................................Emmaus, PA ..................... ‘13 GS Cpe.

We all look forward to seeing you at upcoming AACC meetings & events!

Membership Corner 4 Geoffrey Hall

Gary Peters

6 Ron Chubirka

7 Elly Reynard

8 Curtis Jessee

12 Ray Frohnapfel

15 Frank Shuletsky

Joe Jecha

16 Mike Cutro

Holly Hess

21 Charlie Tucker

22 Tom Himmelsbach

25 Paul Holaska

27 Valerie Ferguson

READcycle John Kostick is collecting used magazines to be enjoyed by residents at area nursing homes. Just drop off your pub-lications at a club meeting and John will handle distribution.

Thanks to everyone who supported the Race for Adam Foundation at the

Texas Roadhouse (Easton, PA) charity fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 29th. The

event, organized by club members Mike and Cindy Cutro, generated $332 in

proceeds to benefit research for Niemann‐Pick disease. These monies were

the result of a 10% contribution by the restaurant from nearly $2,000 in

meals purchased that evening plus $140 in attendee cash donations.

AACC sends our best to Adam Recke and his family as they continue their

battle with this disease.

Thanks for Dining With Us

If you didn’t tuck in your baby for

winter yet, go online and see our

Nov. 2013 newsletter for winter

storage tips. You will be happy

come Spring...

Your AACC Membership Committee is laying plans for our

2014 event schedule. An early event could be a tour of the

Mack Museum (near the Queen City Airport, Allentown,

PA). John Shedlock, a Mack retiree, investigated a plant tour at the

Macungie facility, but they are only available to those placing orders. Since

that is beyond the club’s budget, we will instead try for a museum tour. One

hour tours are offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting hourly

from 10am to 3pm. An interest sheet will circulate at upcoming meetings

and a date will be set...so stay tuned!! (Thanks, John!)

Mack Museum?


Sat., Nov. 2 — Corvette people run “road rallyes,” but when a boating club does it, the event is called a “land naviga‐

tion contest.” Three AACC couples participated in this year’s event, making up two different teams. (There were 15

total vehicles in the rallye.) The day started with instructions over breakfast at the Starlite Diner (Trexlertown, PA).

The route took the teams through parts of both Lehigh and Berks counties, all the while exploring the back roads we

tend to ignore in our daily commutes. Parts of the route followed the Covered Bridge Trail; other parts followed un‐

paved roads to get us from point A to point B. (Thank goodness we took the truck and left the ‘Vette in the garage.)

This rallye was more than remembering your left from your right and being able to count intersections or mailboxes —

it involved looking for clues like holes in a rock, a specific lawn ornament, and broken window panes. If you followed

the directions correctly, the first half of the route got you to the Sheetz gas station in Maidencreek (PA) and the second

half kind of ended at the WK&S Railroad in Kempton (PA). Here we had a private train ride with a little history lesson

and some beautiful fall scenery along the 40‐minute trip. From Kempton, after only a few more turns and questions,

the pack arrived at the final destination, the Virginville Hotel, for a country‐style dinner and the awards program.

Our team (comprised of the Minnichs and Hegyis) tied for first place based on questions, but went 1.9 miles further

than the other team, so we were awarded 2nd place. Prizes were given for the top three scoring teams as well as the

lowest. The second AACC team, Carol Jenkins and Joy Stear, had a rocky start and missed an early turn which de‐

stroyed their mileage total while managing to get back on route...but they were still laughing at dinner! This was the

first rallye for the Hegyis and they may be hooked...

DelHigh Land Navigation Contest

Image by

David Kimble Photos by

Kevin Minnich

Rallye Master, Mike Lebeduik,

with his map of the day’s route

The AACC gang: Michelle,

Carol, Joy, Laura, and Marty


Going in Circles Sun., Nov. 3 — The final autocross of the East Region NCCC season was hosted by

Revolution Corvette Club and held on the course at Carlisle Fairgrounds. As typical,

more than Corvettes participated and the FTD (Fastest Time of the Day) went to a

Subaru WRX STi. The Corvettes were fast, though, and the quickest of the day was

AACC’s own Tom Schneck. He was followed closely by Jim Fagan, a mere 0.7 seconds

slower. Rookie driver, Laura Hegyi, piloted her yellow ‘07 around the course and managed to cut 10 seconds off during

the day. Being her first time running an autocross, Laura received coaching from her fellow (no pun intended) AACC

members and others wanting to see her succeed in the sport they enjoy.

This makes one think, will the Hegyi’s add another ‘Vette to their stable

with some rallye stripes??

Photo by

Marty Hegyi

image: caranddriver.com

Racer’s trick: strategically placed

painter’s tape protects your ride from

the cones that jump in your path!


Host a Holiday Party “AAA Traveler”, Nov/Dec 2013, p.5 Host a Holiday Party Your Friends Will Love and Live to Tell About

By the time you finish reading this article three people will have been injured in a car crash related to drinking and driv‐

ing. By the time your lunch hour is over, someone will have died in an alcohol‐related driving accident.

The facts are sobering. As we are heading into the holiday season, AAA encourages everyone to approach the festivities

with an awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving.

If you’re planning a get‐together, here are a few tips to keep in mind.

Be a friend first and a host second. Don’t force alcoholic drinks on your guests. Make available a veriety of non‐alcoholic beverages and respect the wishes o those

who say “no thanks.”

Set a good example. Don’t let yourself overindulge. Your guests are likely to follow your lead.

The best defense if a good offense. Encourage car pooling and give a small gift to

designated drivers. As soon as your guests arrive, identify who those designated driv‐

ers are — they’re certain to be an ally later on.

De-emphasize drinking as entertainment. Slow down your guests’ drinking rate by engaging them in conversation and asking them to participate in fun activities that

you’ve planned.

Serve food throughout the evening. Tempt your guests away from the bar with an attractive array of food. High‐

protein items such as cheese and meats stay in the stomach longer and slow down the rate of intoxication. Rich,

starchy foods such as mashed potatoes and beans are great, too.

Minimize salt. Salt makes people thirsty and speeds up intoxication. Serve dips and spreads with unsalted or low‐salt

crackers or raw vegetables. Also, consider cold‐cut trays, cheese fondues and cheese balls. Avoid using carbonated mix‐

ers as they tend to speed up the body’s absorption of alcohol. Stick to water or juices.

Put away the alcohol when the hour is late. Close the bat 90 minutes before the party is over and don’t encourage

“one for the road.” Bring out coffee, food, and dessert. Only time will sober up someone who has had too much to

drink. If things appear to be getting out of control, cut back on the amount of alcohol in the mixed drinks. If need be,

hide the alcohol somewhere and claim that you’ve run out!

Never serve someone who is under the age of 21. Keep alcohol in one area so you can monitor it easily.

Take charge! Take keys, call a cab, or insist that a person who has had too much to drink to stay overnight. They will

thank you in the morning.

Remember, only time will make your guests sober, not coffee and not cold showers. It takes about one hour to burn off

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same amount of alcohol. Keep a watch on behavior, Sleepy, too talkative, too giddy,

and uncoordinated guests are under the influence.

For irate intoxicated guests, “hide” their car keys until they have found another ride

home. You may feel as if you have lost a friend that night, bnut you will have an even

better friend the next morning.

If you are a party guest, keep these following points in mind.

Accept a drink only when you really want one. If someone tries to force a drink on you, ask for a non‐alcoholic bev‐

erage instead. If that doesn’t work, “lose” your drink by setting it down somewhere and leaving it.

Skip a drink now and then. Having a non‐alcoholic drink between alcoholic ones will help keep your blood alcohol content level down, as does spacing out your alcoholic drinks.

Limit consumption of alcohol beverages to one drink (beer, wine or spirits) per hour.

Happy holidays! With a few wise choices you can look forward to many more!!

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Harley Earl’s Corvette Fails to Set Record Rick Tavel, CorvetteOnline.com Oct. 30 — If you are into collector cars, and particularly collector

Corvettes, you might have made a point to watch Velocity TV to see one of

the crown jewels of the Corvette kingdom go across the block. Mecum’s

“Windy City” auction was held October 10 -12, where almost a thousand

cars were offered, and 64% of the cars were hammered sold. Though the

Schaumburg Convention Center offered shelter from the rainy skies, the

weather still appeared to have an effect on the a crowd and the bidding,

quite a contrast to the Dallas auction held only a few weeks before.

A puzzling occurrence happened to a headline attraction, Harley Earl’s personal specially-built 1963 Corvette Stingray

convertible, which sold for a $1.5M hammer price ($1.65M including the buyer’s premium). It was the high sale of the

auction, but it is a car that clearly should have brought significantly more than the hammer price.

The car sold to a phone bidder after opening action quickly moved the price to $1M and then up to $1.5M, where the

reserve on the car was met and it sold. The owner must have been pleased, since the car was purchased in 2010 for

just under $1M and a 60% return on investment at three years is pretty healthy. But the dilemma is, why, in the hottest

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Corvette market in history, did one of the five Corvette “Crown Jewels” sell for only $1.5M, especially in comparison

to the 1967 Corvette that just set a world’s record in Mecum’s auction just a few weeks before?

“Only $1.5M,” sounds pretty elitist, but it is not meant that way. In a market where production Corvettes are selling

for $600K to over $1M, and a 1967 L88, one of twenty Corvettes produced that year with the vaunted engine, just set

a world’s record selling for $3.2M, then why did the father of the Corvette, Harley Earl’s personal Corvette and one-

of-one specially built cars bring less than half of the price of the L88? The law of supply and demand dictates that in

relative terms this car should have brought much more than the hammer price, and add to that the best ownership

history a Corvette could have and it is pretty clear that the buyer got a pretty good deal. I realize that $1.5M is a lot to

pay for any car, certainly more than I can afford, but in terms of the recent market and all of the attributes which make

this one of the bluest, blue-chip collector Corvettes, the $1.5M sale is clearly a disappointment.


While AACC attends many regional

NCCC events, our members stretch out

to participate in other, non‐sanctioned

shows. Jim Peters, has been a busy boy

this fall and claimed these awards with his 2007 Arctic

White/Cashmere C6 Convertible:

9/28—WPBA Fall Car Show; Sponsor’s Choice

9/29—Corvettes for Chip; 2nd C6

10/5—Corvettes at

Peddler's Village; 2nd C6

10/19—Touched By

Cancer Car Show; Best of Show

Congrats, Jim!

Winner’s Circle While we enter snow season in the Northeast, another

season is underway — the Car Shows are back!!

Just a few of the nearly 50 national shows are:

Detroit (Jan 18‐26)

Philadelphia (Feb. 8‐16)

Chicago (Feb 8‐17)

Bethlehem (March 20‐23)

New York (April 18‐27).

If you can’t attend some of these events to get your fix

of styling and performance, just surf the internet to

experience the shows’ webcams and read their event

reviews.

Some “not exactly auto shows” may be of interest as

well. Two key events are SEMA and Barrett‐Jackson.

SEMA was held from Nov. 5‐8 in Las Vegas and is the

premier automotive specialty products trade event in

the world. Barrett‐Jackson’s flagship auction will be

held in Scottsdale, AZ from Jan. 12‐19, and will feature

the 1963 “Asteroid” Corvette seen at Carlisle 2013.

Showing Off

Automobile of the Year Joe Lorio, Automobile.com Yes, the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette is the Automobile of the Year. No, this was

not a foregone conclusion. The Corvette may have a special place in the

American automotive pantheon, but not every new Corvette has been a big

deal. The C6, for example, was a conservative effort, a safe play that didn't

reach. The new C7, though, is something else.

This is a thorough redesign, and it starts with a new frame. Switching from

steel to aluminum (previously only Z06 and ZR1 models used an aluminum

frame), the C7's frame structure is nearly 100 pounds lighter than the C6's

and considerably stiffer. The front and rear cradles ‐‐ both aluminum ‐‐ are

also lighter and stiffer. The lift‐off top remains, but it's carbon fiber (as is the hood). The V‐8's 6.2‐liter displacement is

the same as before, but this is an all‐new engine, backed by a new seven‐speed manual transmission. There's new‐

found sophistication in the chassis and an interior that makes no excuses to anyone.

The car's performance is simply awesome. In today's era of horsepower inflation, the big V‐8's 455 hp, or 460 hp with

the performance exhaust, may not be numbers made for bar boasts ‐‐ we'll have to wait for the Z06 for that ‐‐ but you

get the impression that reaching some marketing‐driven power figure was not the point. The point was to smoke tires,

roar out of turns, and storm down the straights ‐‐ oh, and do all that without quaffing unleaded. As it turns out, this

new 6.2‐liter proves to be highly effective at all those things.

With 460 lb‐ft of torque (again, add 5 with the performance exhaust), the ability to fry the Michelin Pilot Super Sport

rubber is always there, just a push of the traction control button away. When you're more interested in go than in

show, the Corvette gets down and boogies. We clocked an 11.9‐second quarter mile at 118 mph; 60 mph ticks by in

less than four seconds. Launch control is available should you want to clock yourself, and there's a function that will

record your time so you can amaze your friends. Full‐throttle blasts are accompanied by a race‐car‐worthy soundtrack

trumpeting from the quad exhaust pipes, but under mellower circumstances the engine emits a muted yet purposeful

rumble.

Even in a Corvette, you're not always stomping on the gas, and this powertrain is just as rewarding in less aggressive

driving. The new, seven‐speed manual features creamy clutch action and a slick shifter. Without turbochargers to man‐

age, the V‐8's throttle response is precisely predictable, and the long‐travel accelerator pedal lets you easily mete out

the exact amount of power. Despite the normally aspirated engine's large displacement and potent output, a tall top

gear and the ability to run on four cylinders (in Eco mode) help this muscular beast post EPA numbers that you won't

be ashamed to mention in polite company: 17/29 mpg city/highway for the manual, 16/28 mpg for the automatic.

The Stingray is a great car for going fast, but it's also great for going slow. It's great for going fast not because it goes

faster, but because it's now easier to drive it faster. The excellent steering comes by way of a system that Chevrolet

says is five times stiffer and a wheel that's smaller than before; the result is newfound precision that makes this big

machine much more wieldy. The chassis incorporates the expected suite of computer‐managed traction and handling

aids, but what's remarkable is how customizable they are and how deftly they perform their bacon‐saving functions

while still leaving so much of the car control in the hands (and feet) of the driver. There are five main modes, topping

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Automobile of the Year Continued

out in Track, into which you can delve further until you get to the level

where stability and traction control are completely off. The optional and

highly worthwhile Z51 package supplements all that with an electronically

locking rear differential that constantly apportions torque from side to side,

which allowed even the less skilled among us to power out of corners at

GingerMan Raceway with confidence. This Corvette is not going to break

away suddenly or snap around on you. There's grace and fluidity here.

Accessibility is a theme running through the C7. Despite the sophisticated technology, this is not a cold, technocratic

machine. It is a democratic sports car ‐‐ and what could be more American than that? From the moment you press the

hidden pad releasing the familiar electronic door latch and slip inside, the C7 presents a friendlier countenance. The

driver's relationship with his surroundings has changed. You're no longer buried in the car, lost in a sea of undulating

fiberglass, surrounded by cheap‐looking plastics.

Forget all that. Your interaction with the C7 is as straightforward as a handshake. The ergonomics feel right; the switch‐

gear is clear and functional; you can see out of the cabin; and the seats hold you comfortably in place. Yes, the Corvette

really does have decent seats ‐‐ and we haven't even tried the optional competition buckets. It also has an interior wor‐

thy of a $50,000‐plus sports car. The materials look and feel good, and the interfaces manage to be modern yet not

gimmicky, a concept that more and more carmakers are finding elusive these days.

The interior design may actually be more successful than that of the exterior, which is the new car's most subjective

aspect and its most controversial. The styling is very busy, and the essential Z51 package adds even more in the form of

spoilers and brake‐cooling ducts. Against that, the new design does move the Corvette's look forward at last, after

three generations of stasis. And based on the reactions of our younger staffers and of the cell‐phone‐wielding papa‐

razzi, the design also seems to resonate with a new generation. If the Stingray really can capture their imagination,

then the Corvette might once again be seen on the coasts, not just in the middle of the country.

It is interesting that, in our days of driving and discussions, it emerged that the Corvette's major rival for this award was

the Cadillac CTS. Of all the new cars introduced this year ‐‐ from brands such as Mercedes‐Benz, BMW, Lexus, Ford,

Jaguar, Land Rover, and many others ‐‐ the top two contenders for Automobile of the Year were both from General

Motors. General Motors, the bumbling giant, tied up in knots of bureaucracy and legacy costs, recipient of a much‐

vilified loan from Uncle Sam. Although many will never admit it, today's GM is putting out some excellent products. We

can't help but marvel at the fact that they were developed under the darkest possible skies. Given the circumstances,

we might not have expected a great new Corvette, but that's exactly what we got.

The Corvette has long been a tremendous performance value wrapped in an all‐American package. Now, however,

with newfound sophistication and user‐friendliness, the C7 should melt the barriers that have kept away so many driv‐

ing enthusiasts. This is not just a car for the Corvette faithful but instead spreads the gospel to a new, wider audience.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is a world‐class car with no apologies to make, an expression of greatness from a

town and a car company that have been dismissed as losers. It is also the Automobile of the Year.



Wave Rules Dan Woomer (Lost Caravan Corvette Club) Oct 23, 2003 | The Corvette Wave is an integral part of the mystique and

culture of the Corvette owner experience. Corvette owners who wave at

fellow Corvette owners when they pass on the road, show a mark of

recognition that you are among the elite group of intelligent people who

are driving America's True Sports Car. And as a member of this elite

group, you should be recognized for your poise and intelligence. So for

those who don't know the five simple Corvette Wave rules, here they are:

1. There is no excuse for not waving at your fellow Corvette

owner.

Although most Corvette owners have the class and under‐

standing to accept when their wave is not returned, not

waving is a serious breach of proper Corvette etiquette.

2. Whoever sees the other Corvette first, starts the wave.

There isn't any rule about who waves first. This is simple; if you see another Corvette, wave!

3. Rules 1 and 2 apply to both sexes.

As far as who starts the wave, it doesn't make a difference if you are a man or women. Rules 1 and 2 apply.

4. Any type of wave is okay.

Whether you shoot a big wave up through your open Vette top, out the window, or a quick salute with

your hand on the steering wheel, any wave that can be seen by the other Corvette driver is okay. However,

this does not include any style of jester that can be interpreted as obscene or insulting. Remember,

Corvette owners are a class act; while someone might have been rude or stupid to you, try not to return

the favor. (This is a tough rule not to break with all the stupid drivers who manage to get a driver's license.)

5. A late wave is better than no wave.

If you suddenly realize that a Corvette driver is passing and waving at you,

get a wave off as soon as possible. The other Corvette driver may see your

wave in their rear view mirror and realize that you where just a little late in

getting your wave going. Although missing the timing of your wave is a

"goof," getting off a wave that the other Corvette driver has a chance to

see can acceptably cover this slip‐up.

So you can see the underlying concept here is simple: Wave at your fellow

Corvette owners, whoever they are, whenever you see them. This will

show you are a person who understands the full measure and etiquette

that comes with your proud ownership of a Corvette.

Editor’s Note: Visit www.SaveTheWave.net for

more history and the t‐shirts depicted here.

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NCM News & Events


Motorsports Park General Manager Hired Nov 07 | In case you missed our big announcement this week, we are excited to share that

Mitch Wright has joined us as General Manager of the NCM Motorsports Park. With over 35 years of experience in the

automotive industry, some of Wright’s previous positions include Director of Racing/Facility Operations at Miller Mo‐

torsports Park in Utah, General Manager at NOLA Motorsports Park in New Orleans, President/General Manager at

Pittsburgh International Race Complex and Vice‐President of Sports Car Club of America Pro‐Racing. He has been in‐

volved in developing programs and overseeing operations and events at all of these tracks. Read more about Mitch on

our Motorsports Park website online, and check out a video introduction of Mitch on our You Tube channel.

Corvette Named 2013 Performance Car of the Year Nov 14 | Road & Track magazine took 13 performance cars ‐ including the Mercedes‐Benz SLS AMG Black Series, Fer‐

rari F12berlinetta and Audi R8 V10 Plus for a test drive to determine which one takes the cake... and to no one's sur‐

prise it was our trusty 2014 Corvette Stingray earning top honors.

"It sounds melodramatic, but virtually all of our drivers agree: The C7 isn't just a Corvette. Since the early days of the

Cross‐Fire C4, 30 years ago, the plastic Chevy's been a racetrack wonder and a twisty‐road chore. It's been a numbers

car, beloved of the stopwatch but frequently consigned to the garage when it's time to focus on enjoyment. This new

one? It's something else. The seats, finally, are good enough for long trips. The roof is easy to remove and store. It's

become a brilliant everyday car." Read the full article on Road & Track's website, www.roadandtrack.com.

2014 Corvette Brochures Available Nov 14 | Hot off the press, the Library and Archives now has 2014 Corvette Dealer brochures

available for purchase. The brochure includes 25 full color pages with Corvette options, facts,

figures and more. Buy online for $20.00.

Find more NCM news online at www.CorvetteMuseum.com or call

1.800.53.VETTE(538.3883) National Corvette Museum

350 Corvette Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101

© National Corvette Museum 2013

Current NCM Raffles

2014 Blade Silver Cpe | 7spd, 3LT, Z51, R8C, 2014 tix @ $100 .......12/06

2014 Torch Red Cpe | 6spd AT, 2LT, R8C, Unlim tix @ $10 ... 1/30 (2014)

2014 NCM Events (Preliminary) Apr 14‐15: Sebring HPDE

Apr 24‐26: NCM Bash Apr 27‐29: MiM Tail of Dragon Tour

May 15‐17: ZR‐1/C4 Gathering

May 22‐25: Barn Raising III

Jun 30‐Jul 1: VIR HPDE

Jun 27‐28: Corvette 60th Anniversary

Aug 28‐30: 20th Anniv./Caravans

Nov 6‐8: Vets ‘n Vettes

http://www.CorvetteMuseum.com

Corvette Classifieds If you have something Corvette-related to sell, contact the newsletter editors to run a free ad. We will make all efforts to run your ad until the item sells. Contact Kevin & Michelle Minnich at [email protected] or call 610-530-0923.

Neither Allentown Area Corvette Club nor the Newsletter Editor(s) are responsible for ad content or for any exchanges as a result of ads published.

AACC Car!! 1969 Convertible — Bright, shiny red with black interior. 88,965 miles with less than 2,000 miles on rebuilt drivetrain. 350ci/350hp engine and 4 speed manual. Car is totally rebuilt. (Frank, 610-914-0575)

1978 25th Anniversary Coupe — Oyster interior, “larger” engine, stock CB radio. 17,500. miles. NADA value = $9,900 - $14,100 range. All reasonable offers entertained. Car is from an estate. (Ms. Iva Ferris, Paralegal, Harry Newman & Assoc.,PC, 610-867-5005 between 9am-5pm)

1979 Coupe — 350, AT, AC, White w/Oyster interior, Smoked Glass T-Top, new tires, new exhaust, AM-FM cas-sette , 56k original miles. All original with antique plates. $7,000 OBO. (Kathleen / Bert, 610-797-6568, [email protected])

1987 Callaway Convertible — Red exterior/Beige interior/Beige top, manual, twin turbo, Greenwood Aero kit, 14,000 miles. Excellent Cond. $30,000. (Dennis, 610-625-5054)

1989 Convertible — Dark Blue Metallic with Saddle interior and top, AT, power everything, A/C, AM/FM/Cass, chrome wheels, Only 16k miles, mint condition! Asking $16,500. (Mary, 908-546-8779)

1993 Coupe – Arctic White/Torch Red int., LT1 300 HP, 6-spd.manual, power leather sport seats, dual roofs (glass & white), PowerEffects stainless exhaust, ALL ORIGINAL, never in rain, always garaged, always Zymol waxed, original owner, Pristine/Mint Condition, Showroom New! Concours trophies and awards with ONLY 9,000 miles!! $15,000. (Bob Starner, Stroudsburg, PA, 570-629-5880 / 570-421-1000 / 570-242-9280 or [email protected])

NEW!! 1996 Coupe — Black exterior/Black interior, 4-spd. AT, 44,000 miles, AM/FM/CASS. Excellent Cond. $17,500. (Ginger, 302-684-8735 [Lewes, DE])

1999 Coupe — Black exterior/Light Oak interior, 6-spd. manual, chrome Z06 wheels, 58,000 miles. Excellent Cond. $16,000. (Greg, 267-897-5358)

Holley 750 Carburetor — Single pump, dual feed, electronic choke, shiny finish, like new, used less than 100 miles on a C2. Asking $325. (Gary, 610-767-3605)

Original 1985 Wheels — 16” x 8” complete with lug nuts. Sold as complete set. $400 firm. (Woody, [email protected])

C5 Accessories – Trunk Lid Liner with Logo (almost new, $50); Stainless Steel Battery Cover (new, $40). (Joel, 610-533-2259, [email protected])

2002 C5 Factory Exhaust — Previous home owner left in attic. Make offer. (John, [email protected])





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