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Gazette The Vette Set, Inc.

221 Paseo De Suenos

Redondo Beach, CA

90277

APRIL 2016

The Vette Set

Sponsored by

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Vette Est. 1965

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OFFICERS AND APPOINTEES The Vette Set Gazette is a monthly publication of The Vette Set, Inc., sponsored by Win Chevrolet, 2201 E. 223rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90810. Articles from members are always welcome, and are to be submitted to the Newsletter Editor ([email protected]) by 6:00pm Sunday following the General Meeting. These meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00pm at Win Chevrolet, 2201 E. 223rd Street, Long Beach. Guests are always welcome to attend any Vette Set event.

2016 Vette Set Officers & Appointees

Chevrolet trademark(s) used with the written permission of General Motors.

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Office Name Phone email

PRESIDENT Jerry Clement 310-293-9671 [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT Chuck Hammer 310-874-6657 [email protected]

SECRETARYAnton

Wijenayake310-378-6484 [email protected]

TREASURER George Berls 310-265-4932 [email protected]

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Bruce Gaines 562-480-9014 [email protected]

ACTIVITIES Jennifer Walton 562-544-2670 [email protected]

AMBASSADOR John La Bella 310-544-0286 [email protected]

Linda Tully 310-378-4062 [email protected]

Sharon Cowley 310-377-2460 [email protected]

BY-LAWS Jerry Clement 310-293-9671 [email protected]

John Tully 310-378-4062 [email protected]

Dick Whitford 310-640-9860 [email protected]

Santiago Chavez 310-923-5619 [email protected]

Linda Glaza 310-641-5036 [email protected]


Pami Hilty 310-540-1702 [email protected]

HISTORIAN Sharon Cowley 310-377-2460 [email protected]

N.C. MUSEUM

AMBASSADORGeorge Person 323-750-3719 [email protected]

NCCC GOVERNOR Jack Walter 310-617-4820 [email protected]

NEWSLETTER EDITOR Pat Cowley 310-377-2460 [email protected]

PROCUREMENT Pami Hilty 310-540-1702 [email protected]

RACE Santiago Chavez 310-923-5619 [email protected]

RAFFLE Rosie Gipson 310-546-7216 [email protected]

SPONSOR RELATIONS George Person 323-750-3719 [email protected]

SUNSHINE Patrice Walter 310-617-2159 [email protected]

WEB MASTER Raul Rodrigues 310-543-3105 [email protected]

AWARDS BANQUET

CAR SHOW

CHARITY

Office Name Phone email

PRESIDENT Jerry Clement 310-293-9671 [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT Chuck Hammer 310-874-6657 [email protected]

SECRETARYAnton

Wijenayake310-378-6484 [email protected]

TREASURER George Berls 310-265-4932 [email protected]

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Bruce Gaines 562-480-9014 [email protected]

ACTIVITIES Jennifer Walton 562-544-2670 [email protected]

AMBASSADOR John La Bella 310-544-0286 [email protected]


Sharon Cowley 310-377-2460 [email protected]

BY-LAWS Jerry Clement 310-293-9671 [email protected]

John Tully 310-378-4062 [email protected]

Dick Whitford 310-640-9860 [email protected]

Santiago Chavez 310-923-5619 [email protected]

Linda Glaza 310-641-5036 [email protected]

CHARITY Linda Tully 310-378-4062 [email protected]

HISTORIAN Sharon Cowley 310-377-2460 [email protected]

N.C. MUSEUM

AMBASSADORGeorge Person 323-750-3719 [email protected]

NCCC GOVERNOR Jack Walter 310-617-4820 [email protected]

NEWSLETTER EDITOR Pat Cowley 310-377-2460 [email protected]

PROCUREMENT Pami Hilty 310-540-1702 [email protected]

RACE Santiago Chavez 310-923-5619 [email protected]

RAFFLE Rosie Gipson 310-546-7216 [email protected]

SPONSOR RELATIONS George Person 323-750-3719 [email protected]

SUNSHINE Patrice Walter 310-617-2159 [email protected]

WEB MASTER Raul Rodrigues 310-543-3105 [email protected]

AWARDS BANQUET

CAR SHOW

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After being rained out on April 9, our Car Show has been rescheduled for April 30, 2016. This will be our 41st annual Car Show “All GM Beach Classic”. This year we will celebrate

Dick Whitford’s “Big Bertha”, The Fiquette’s Chevelle, and George Person’s long lost GTO

on our event Tee Shirt. You can see the back design on our Car Show flyer in the newsletter and on our web site. Each pre-registered entrant will receive a shirt. And all volunteers signing up to work our Show will receive one.

This year 50 trophies will be awarded. You can sponsor a trophy for $25 which will then have your name/dedication on the plaque as the sponsor.

Linda Glaza sent out invitations to potential sponsors in January and we are receiving many raffle/silent auctions prizes. Don Popovich has been advertising our Show with advertisements and flyers at car shows and local businesses. We have a banner ad in www.socalcarculture.com. Visit their site for a look. Rob Weimer has been contacting potential vendors.

Linda Tully has been distributing raffle coupons. If you need more please contact her. Our raffle is a highlight of our Show. Prizes from sponsors and club members draw interest from everyone at the show.

It not only raises funds for our charity but gives the Car Show participants another focus in anticipation of awards.

Please let me know if you have a raffle/silent auction donation which needs to be picked up/delivered.

Volunteers for the Car Show have stepped up to help the Leads. Anyone who has not signed up and would like to help please let me know. Volunteers must sign up before March 26 (just like the pre-registration show cars) in order to receive a free event tee shirt. There is no guarantee that extra shirts will be available and those will be $15 each. All volunteers who cannot participate on April 30 please let me know ASAP, [email protected] or 310-378-4062. Thank you all for supporting our 41st Vette Set Car Show.

John Tully 2016 Car Show Co-Chair

mailto:[email protected]

ACTIVITIES Jennifer Walton

VETTE SET ACTIVITIES CALENDAR April 7 --- General meeting at WIN Chevrolet at 7pm

April 10 --- Mohave Magnum led by David Tavares. Details TBA.

April 14--- Meet & Greet the Corvette drivers racing in this year’s Grand Prix! Event will be a fundraiser for NCM and held in downtown Long Beach starting at 5-7pm. RSVP ASAP for parking details and address directly to Leslie Gardner, [email protected] or call her at (714)343-3838. Food and drinks are provided. Bring your donation check in any amount made payable to the National Corvette Museum. You will receive a ‘thank you’ letter.

April 15-17 --- Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.

April 15-17 --- Gambler’s Classic in Laughlin, Nevada. Meet at 10am, Friday, Krispy Kreme.

April 20 --- Activities Dinner Meeting at 6:30pm at Soup Plantation, 21309 Hawthorne Blvd, in Torrance. Please bring your well researched ideas for new club runs or activities!

April 30---41st Annual Car Show, sponsored by The Vette Set, at Ruby’s Diner in Redondo Beach. Contact John Tully or Santiago Chavez for more info.

May 9 --- “Monday Driver’s Club” led by Jack Walter. Meet at 10am at IN-N-OUT off the 405 at Inglewood, in Redondo Beach. Leave at 10:10am. No sign ups, just show up. Enjoy your Corvette on a great twisty drive up and down Little Tujunga Canyon near San Fernando. We’ll go in groups “Racers” to

“Cruisers” so a good time will be had by all. Lunch will be in the Hanson Dam area. Rain date: May 16.

May 18---Activities Dinner Meeting at 6:30pm at location the China Buffet, 3525 PCH, in Torrance 90505. Please bring your well researched ideas for new club runs or activities!

June 2 --- General meeting at WIN Chevrolet at 7pm

June 15 --- Activities Dinner Meeting at 6:30pm; location TBA. Please bring your well researched ideals for new club runs or activities!!

June 24 --- Big Bear Bash. Details TBA.

July 11 --- “Monday Driver’s Club” led by Jack Walter driving up Angeles Crest Hwy with lunch in Wrightwood.

July 1-11---Colorado Trip led by Rob Weimer. Details TBA.

NON-VETTE SET SPONSORED

SO. CAL. ACTIVITIES Cruising 50’s --- 2nd Saturday of each month, 2-6pm for pre 1974 cars at Farmer Boys, near the 110 Freeway & Redondo Beach Bl.

Caffeine Cruisers --- Every Saturday, 7-10am in Torrance, on SE corner of Artesia & Hawthorne, between Starbucks & Sizzler.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES SUGGESTED BY CLUB MEMBERS

1. John & Diane Kern: ‘Breaking the land speed record in Nevada’ on magnificent driving roads with scenic views. Map and consulting to be provided by the Kerns.

2. Jerry Clement: Spring overnight trip Fri/Sat to Bishop and Lone Pine

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3. Lee & Diane Feher: Tandem Sky Dive

4. John Tully: Tour to Surf City Garage in Huntington Beach to see their detailing products

5. Jerry Hilty: Summer Car Clinic

6. Chuck & Careen: Peterson Automotive Museum

7. Bonniegay Bacon: Frank Sinatra Museum

SUNSHINE Patrice Walter

APRIL BIRTHDAYS: 4/2, Frank Tecca 4/3, Roger Toombs 4/11, Eric Withee 4/23, Jerry Hilty APRIL ANNIVERSARIES: 4/18, Diane & John Kerns

Patrice

NAME BADGE DRAWING The name badge $60 lucky person was George Person. Yes, he was wearing his badge. According to my record keeping since 2012, George has not won the name badge drawing, however, he has won the 50/50 collection in Sep. 2014 for $47 and Oct 2013 for $65. Next month's drawing will be $10.

ROSIE’S

RAFFLE Rosie Gipson

VETTE SET

GEORGE

PERSON

50/50 DRAWING: Marci O’Brien, who won the previous two 50/50 drawings, did not attend this month’s meeting. Before the drawing her significant other, President Jerry Clement, made a comment saying that “maybe” he would be lucky this month since Marci was not present to win. Well, Jerry must be living right. A potential new member, Lee Harris, was asked to reach into the 50/50 bucket and to please pull out just one ticket. Jerry won $65 while the club received $65. The last time that Jerry won was back in Oct. 2012, for $82.00. President Jerry was due to win!!

Congratulations to the lucky winners.

Thank you,

Rosie

NCM AMBASSADOR &

SPONSOR RELATIONS

George M. Person, Jr.

New Corvette Colors to be Revealed at Michelin NCM Bash According to Corvette Production Manager Harlan Charles, Chevrolet will announce four new colors for the 2017 Corvette and have samples available at the Michelin NCM Bash April 28-30. Word on the street is we can expect two shades of blue (Admiral Blue that was seen on the Grand Sport, and possibly Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic that can be seen on the Cadillac). Of course they expect a new 'gray' to debut, too.

Museum Hosting LeMans Viewing Party On June 18-19, 2016 the world's greatest car manufacturers will battle at the 24 Hours of LeMans. Through special arrangement with

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the ACO, three locations outside of France will be given commercial free, direct feed of the race...Berlin, Tokyo and Bowling Green, Kentucky at the National Corvette Museum.

They are planning to show the race on their 28 foot giant screen in the Chevrolet Theater, with live timing and scoring, refreshments during the entire 24 hours, private Skypes hourly from the Corvette Racing Team and door prizes. They think this will be the next best thing to being there yourself!

Corvette Plant Recognized Gm's Corvette Assembly Plant has received recognition by Trade & Industry Development magazine for their 2015 investment of $483 million for facility upgrades and expansion plans. According to the magazine, the company's investment was one of the top 15 in the nation.

Due to the success of the Corvette Z06, GM is investing over $439 million to expand and improve the plant. When completed, the new 450,000 square foot facility will make up nearly half of the plant's total operation. Improvements include substantial upgrades in technology, including new tooling, robots and state-of-the-art environmental and efficiency enhancements to the paint shop.

Corvette Racing has Podium Finish at Sebring Corvette Racing's Triple Crown streak continued Saturday with a 10th class victory in the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. Oliver Gavin, Tommy Milner and Marcel Fassler in the No. 4 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R won their second straight race to open the IMSA season to go along with a victory in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. The team has won the last five of the world's top endurance races - Daytona and Sebring in 2015 and 2016, plus the 24 Hours of LeMans in 2015.

Chevrolet, Buick and GMC Expand Military Discounts Now through May 31, 2016, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC will expand their military discount programs for all 21 million U.S. military veterans and their spouses, in honor of National Military Appreciation Month.

GM offers the industry's most comprehensive automotive military discount program. The program is available to U.S. military veterans, active-duty personnel, reservists, retirees and their spouses.

The discount is available for popular models including the 2015 and 2016 Corvette. Complete details on eligibility is available on the NCM website.

"Build Your Own" 2016 Corvette Coupe, Convertible or $50,000 Cash Raffle Friday, April 29 at 4 PM CT, Tickets $250, limited to 1,000 tickets

2016 Torch Red Corvette Convertible Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 3 PM EDT at the CT, Tickets $10, Don't wait until the last minute to buy as orders will be cut off well before the drawing time.

Buy at www.corvettemuseum.org/raffle or call 800-538-3883 during normal business hours.

First 2017 Corvette Grand Sport to be Auctioned The first retail production 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Collector's Edition will be auctioned Friday, April 8, in lot #3003 at 6 p.m. at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach, Fl. Auction. One hundred percent of the sale price from the auction will benefit the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institude.

Read more about the auction and charity beneficiary on the NCM website.

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http://www.corvettemuseum.org/raffle

Corvette Racing Banquet featuring the Corvette Racing Team and Corvette Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter Saturday, April 30 at 6 PM at the Embassy Suites, Seaside, CA.

Hooked on Corvettes and Taste of the Track Day at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Monday, May 2nd.

Hooked on Corvettes: Five 20-minute sessions $359, includes lunch. Taste of the Track: lead and follow spirited tour around the track. Two sessions, 20 minutes around the track. $100 per car with driver lunch provided. Passengers are allowed. Helmets required. Extra lunch fee applies. Register at NCM website as well as for the above events. Sponsor Relations No new news.

Corvette Racing Events Coming Up Our favorite team in black and yellow will be taking to the track two times this month.

April 16, 2016 Long Beach Grand Prix Circuit Long Beach, CA Race Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes Circuit Length: 1.968 Miles Television Broadcast: 7:00 PM ET 4/16/2016 FOX Sports 2 12:00 AM ET 4/17/2016 Fox Sports 1 2:00 PM ET 4/17/2016 Fox Sports 1

April 30 - May 1, 2016 Laguna Seca at Mazda Raceway Salinas, CA

Race Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes Circuit Length: 2.238 Miles

Television Broadcast: 2:00 PM ET 5/1/2016 FOX Sports 1

Continental Monterey Grand Prix / IMSA WeatherTech Championship Series Passes and Corvette Corral. Add a Corvette Corral parking pass for $25 for the weekend.

George Person, Jr

The following is the NCCC West Coast Region Calendar for 2016.

Jack Walter

NCCC

GOVERNOR Jack Walter

9 Sat The car show was postponed to April 30 due to rain

19th Gambler's Classic at the Riverside Casino in Laughlin, NV -- Corvettes of Bakersfield.

Car show, poker rallye, dinner show, raffles. Includes one T-shirt, goody bag and dash

plaque.Click here to see a flyer

Click here to see a registration form

NCCC national meetings at the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, MO -- Allen Morris (949) 367-9000

Email: [email protected]

West Coast Corvettes Drag Day at Auto Club Speedway.Click here to see a flyer

April 2016

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NCCC West Coast Region Calendar

Sanctioned events are in red West Coast Region events are in blue Other events are in black

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41st annual judged car show at Ruby's Diner in Redondo Beach -- The Vette Set

WC-401-001 Sanctioned judged car showClick here to see a flyer and registration form

Info: John Tully Email: [email protected]

Participant's choice car show at Temecula Promenade Mall -- Corvettes of Temecula Valley

WC-500-001 Sanctioned judged car showClick here to see a flyer

West Coast Regional governors meeting at Marie Callender's Restaurant, 160 E. Rincon St,

Corona, CA 92879

The meeting starts at 1:00 PM. Come earlier for lunch.Info: Allen Morris (949) 367-9000 Email: [email protected]

4 high speed time trials at Spring Mountain Motorsports in Pahrump, NV -- Corvette Super

Sports

WC-326-001 Sanctioned high speed time trial



WC-326-004 Sanctioned high speed time trialClick here to see a flyer and registration form

All American participant's choice car show at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA --

Pomona Valley Corvette Association

WC-434-001 Sanctioned participant's choice car showClick here to see a flyer

Info: Paul Cope (909) 568-4040 Email: [email protected]

Two low speed autocrosses in Santa Maria, CA -- Vapor Trail Vettes

WC-518-005 Sanctioned low speed autocross

WC-518-006 Sanctioned low speed autocrossClick here to see a flyer

Register at MotorSportsReg.com

39th Annual Plastic Fantastic all Corvette car show at Seaport Village in San Diego, CA --

North County Corvette ClubClick here to see a flyer and registration form



Participant's choice car show -- part of Huntington Beach Concours -- O.C. Vettes. You

must register with HB Concours to be in the car show.

WC-325-001 Sanctioned participant's choice car showClick here to see a flyer and registration form

Click here to see the HB Concours flyers

Big Bear Bash at Robin Hood Resort in Big Bear City -- Corvettes West

WC-302-R01 Regionally sanctioned people's' choice car show

WC-302-R02 Regionally sanctioned chance rallye


WC-302-002 Sanctioned gimmick rallyeClick here to see a flyer and registration form

Info: John Blackledge (951) 317-9346 Email: [email protected] Fri-Sun

22-23 Fri-Sat

June 2016

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May 2016

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5th annual O.C. Vettes poker run.

WC-325-002 Sanctioned gimmick rallyeClick here to see a flyer and registration form





NCCC national Convention in Omaha, NE

Car show, rallye, low speed autocross, matching time trial, high speed autocross, funkhana,

valve cover races, golf tournament, tours of local attractions, Corvette Mall, hospitality

room. Parties, costume party, national champions awards banquet, Convention awards

breakfast.2016 NCCC Convention web site

Ronald McDonald House participant's choice car show.

WC-395-001 Sanctioned car show

26th annual 5 Star Classic Car Show in Clocktower Park, 1400 Palisade Blvd, Dupont, WA

98327 -- Classical Glass Corvette ClubClick here to see a flyer

Info: Email: [email protected]

Desert Breeze gimmick, poker and hidden time rallyes in Victorville, CA -- Victor Valley

Vettes

WC-507-001 Sanctioned gimmick rallye

WC-507-002 Sanctioned chance rallye

WC-507-003 Sanctioned chance rallyeClick here to see a flyer

Info: Patrick Rommel: Email: [email protected]



West Coast Regional governors meeting at Marie Calender's Restaurant, 12180 Mariposa

Rd., Victorville, CA 92395

The meeting starts at 1:00 PM. Come earlier for lunch.Info: Allen Morris (949) 367-9000 Email: [email protected]

Annual Blast in Santa Maria, CA -- Vapor Trail Vettes. Sanctioned gimmick rallye and 3

chance rallyes.

WC-518-001 Sanctioned gimmick rallye



WC-518-004 Sanctioned chance rallyeRegister at MotorSportsReg.com

17th annual Cruisin' For A Cure for prostate cancer at the Orange County Fairgrounds in

Costa Mesa, CA.

Proceeds go to the City of Hope for prostate cancer reasearch.Cruisin' For A Cure web site





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October 2016

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September 2016

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August 2016

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July 2016

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HISTORICAL REPORT

The second running of the “Monday Driver’s Club” was organized and led by Jack Walter. This month, Jack’s plan was to tour the Orange County Coast from Seal Beach to Dana Point and have lunch at Dana Point. Our 10am meeting point was Krispy Kreme in Gardena.

We were rained out on the first Monday of the month (March 7), so we went on the following Monday. This day started out with sprinkles, but ‘eliminating cabin fever’ trumped ‘washing dirty cars,’ so we journeyed down the coast.

Jack took us to Ruby’s Shake Shack at Crystal Cove on PCH. Date shakes are one of their specialties. Those that didn’t bring their lunches, purchased eats at the Shack. Once there, the sun came out.

Group Photo at the Rock Store

Jack then led the group to our lunch spot at the Dana Point Marina.

MONDAY DRIVER’S CLUB

MARCH 14, 2016

Ocean views on both sides of the Shack

Damp streets at the start of the run

Happy Campers

Also, thanks to Stephanie for loaning me the memory stick from her camera.

Pat

Starting Point Getty Drive-by

Good food with great scenery 10

Jack, thanks for another fun run

Bonniegay shared brownies

ITEMS FOR SALE C6 stock mufflers and pipes - 2006 coupe, replaced by dealer upon new car delivery, $250. Contact Rosie Gipson @ 310-546-7216 or [email protected].

Corvette car cover - blue, $50, fits C1 thru C4 (I was told). Contact Rosie Gipson @ 310-546-7216 or [email protected].

1965 Big Block Corvette Roadster The 396 Corvette was produced in the latter half of1965. It has a 6-speed automatic transmission installed by Corvette Mike. It is Milano Maroon with a black interior and has production GM side exhausts. For further information, contact Tom Nagle at 951-961-7727 or [email protected]

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Tom with his Custom C5 at 2015 Vette Set Car Show

Photo from Internet Photo from Internet

Custom C5 Corvette This custom 2004 Corvette has C5 running gear with a completely carbon fiber body that is a very close match to a 1961 except it is about 4 inches wider. It is basically a stock C5 with sequenced six tail lights. For further information, contact Tom Nagle at 951-961-7727 or [email protected]

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