Allentown Area Corvette Club, Inc. ‘Vetter’s Letter June 2018 Volume 25, Issue 6
President Mike Cutro From the val Office 201-572-8023 [email protected] As Sean Hampton says, "A dream without ambition is like a Vice-President Dennis Corona [Corvette] without gas....you're not going anywhere." 610-349-2620 [email protected] The "dream" we are pursuing now is Springfest 2019 and WE NEED Secretary YOUR HELP!! We need 2 people to step up, one as event chair and the second as Carol Jenkins sponsor chairperson. Please contact me or Dennis Corona with your interest. 610-417-8836 [email protected] June puts us in the thick of car season. Almost 10 events, including our trip to Treasurer Mike Best Bloomington Gold, are on the docket. Remember to go to the Member Resources 610-767-6079 page on our website to get information on these events. [email protected] Membership Please continue to keep Paulinea Johnson, Carmel Karch and Lori Mangano in Marty & Laura Hegyi 610-730-2846 your thoughts and prayers. Don't be afraid to pick up the phone and invite them 610-730-2695 to one of our events. It's important to remember that, although we are a car club, [email protected] it's about us as people and friends. Activities Jeff Mohring 610-392-6898 Keep a positive attitude, help others, shine up your Corvettes and have a great [email protected] start to summer! Merchandise & Clothing Marge Wakeling Best Regards, [email protected] Mike Cutro NCM Ambassador Mike Rich Ringhoffer AACC President 610-867-6494 Editor’s Note: President Cutro recognized members Joe and Denise Iervolino for Newsletter Editors Kevin & Michelle Minnich their incredible efforts running a successful 2018 Springfest Corvette Show. 610-530-0923 [email protected] Webmaster Michelle Minnich AACC Meetings 610-530-0923 [email protected] The Allentown Area Corvette Club meets at 8:00 pm at the Paragon Hall at Se‐Wy‐Co
Sponsored by: Fire Company (3621 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem, PA). There is ample parking, so please do not block the fire engine doors. Upcoming Club Meetings: 398 Stoke Park Road Bethlehem, PA Jun. 13 & 27 Jul. 11 & 25 Aug. 8 & 22 Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 2 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 25, Iss. 6 | June 2018
This Month June 2018 02—Highmark Walk-A-Thon (p.6) 07—Putt U Golf Night (p.9) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 10—Naval Reserve Family Day Corvette Display (p.9) 1 2 13—Club Meeting (p.1)
18-24—Bloomington Gold Trip 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (p.9) 27—Club Meeting (p.1)
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Looking Ahead 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Bloomington Gold Trip 7/07—Chicken Run (p.9)
7/14—Faulkner Car Show (p.10) 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 7/15—Chatterbox Cruise (p.10) 7/19—Kingfish Bistro Buffet (p.10) 7/22—AACC Summer Picnic (p.10) 7/27—”Shakespeare in Love” (p.10) Membership Corner 8/05—Das Awkscht Fescht Club rd Day (p.13) As of AACC’s meeting on May 23 there were: 8/19—Pocono Indy Car Display 239 active members (p.13) 7 potential members 8/23-26—Corvettes at Carlisle (p.13) The Board of Directors voted the following New Active Members during May: 9/09—AACC Fiberglass & Steel All-GM Show (p.13) Bruce & Elizabeth Garnto ...... Emmaus, PA...... ‘98 Cpe Daniel & Barbara Mulik...... Emmaus, PA...... ‘65 Cpe & ‘66 Cnv
The following are currently Potential Members: Karen Hess & JR Martinez...... Germansville, PA ...... ‘59 Cnv Jay & Kim Morgenstern ...... Allentown, PA ...... ‘14 Cnv Join our group on Robert Jr. & Donna Lehr ...... Zionsville, PA...... ‘01 Cnv Chuck Yeoman ...... Easton, PA ...... ‘15 Cpe
Wed., May 23 — By the narrowest of margins, the proposed Bylaw change to increase AACC’s dues failed to pass (45Y, 24N). Bylaw amendments require a 2/3 majority vote to pass. Page 3 AllentownCorvetteClub.org ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 25, Iss. 6 | June 2018
Roy Johnson, 1949-2018 Wed., May 16 | We were saddened to learn that Roy Johnson, an AACC member since 2014, passed away. Roy A. Johnson, 69, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at home with his family by his side. Born in Trenton, he grew up in New Egypt, attending Allen‐ town High School (’67). There, he met his high school sweetheart, Paulinea (Nurko), whom he married. They resided in both New Egypt and Jacobstown, prior to moving to Coopersburg, PA four years ago. After graduating, Roy entered the Air National Guard as a Weapons Technician, stationed at McGuire Air Force Base. He attended Trenton State College and graduated in 1986 with a degree in Elementary Education. He later earned his certification for Special Education at Georgian Court College. He was a long time teacher in the North Hanover School District and finished his career with the Springfield Township School District. Roy loved [C]orvettes and was a member of the Allentown Area Corvette Club of Pennsylvania. When not home, he and his wife could be found traveling the country in his [C]orvette, enjoying the south and the Smoky Mountains. Roy was also a proud Mason and member of the Mt. Moriah Lodge #28 F & AM of Bordentown. He was an avid wood‐ worker and gardener, spending a lot of time in his woodshop and in his garden. Earlier in his life, he enjoyed raising beagles and rabbit hunting. Roy loved to joke around and living life his way. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and will be deeply missed. Predeceased by his parents Lester and Dorothy Johnson and his sister Faith, he is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years Paulinea Johnson (Nurko), his daughters: Leslie Longyhore and her husband Daniel of Macungie, PA and Hope Johnson and Eric Mueller of Nazareth, PA. His sisters: JoAnn Reynolds and her husband James of Longs, SC and Donna Rath and her husband Gary of Floral City, FL. Five grandchildren: Christopher, Alexandra and Nathaniel Longyhore and Chace and Charlotte Mueller and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services [were] 11 am Monday, May 21 at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St, Allentown, NJ. Interment [followed] in Emley’s Hill Cemetery. Friends [could] call Sunday evening from 5 to 7 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Roy’s name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 98018, Washington, DC 20090‐8018.
Thinking of You Our sympathies are with member Dale Terry whose mother, Dorothea (Sharer) Terry , passed away on May 30th. Please continue to keep our friends, Carmel Karch, Lori Mangano and Paulinea Johnson in your thoughts and prayers. (Refer to the most recent membership list for contact information.) If anyone knows of a member who is hospitalized, had surgery, or lost a loved one, please notify VP Dennis Corona ([email protected], 610‐349‐2620) or one of the other Board Members. Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 4 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 25, Iss. 6 | June 2018
Recap: Springfest 2018; the Story & Images Sun., May 06 | Joe and Denise Iervolino returned to their relaxed lifestyle now that their second Springfest has come and gone. They were prepared for a record‐breaking event, but the threatening weather kept the show participation down with 143 registered ‘Vettes. (They hosted 186 in 2017.)
This year’s Tricky Tray had an expanded “high‐end” section, thanks to the generous donations solicited by our mem‐ bers and our charitable community.
Special guest for the event was Ken Lingenfelter, owner of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering in Indiana. Ken spent the day speaking and taking photos with and signing items for his follow Corvette enthusiasts. During his presentation, Ken explained how he became associated with his namesake company, shared stories of his own racing career, and made everyone drool over the powerful machines created by Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. He even gave an open invitation for members to visit his personal car collection in the greater Detroit area.
As you noticed in the President’s letter on the cover page, Joe and Denise are handing the leadership reins over for 2019. While many committee chairs have been identified, AACC still needs the overall leaders to be named. Thanks to the Iervolinos for maintaining the high standard for AACC’s Springfest Corvette Show — who is next? Will it be you?
Special guest, Ken Lingenfelter Page 5 AllentownCorvetteClub.org ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 25, Iss. 6 | June 2018
Recap: Springfest 2018; the Winners Guest Class winners were: Ken Lingenfelter’s Choice ...... Rob Valdivia (‘13)
C1 ('53 ‐ '62) 1st...... John Giardina (‘58, RCCC) Faulkner’s Choice Award ...... Joseph Murante (‘17)
C2 ('63 ‐ '67) No entrants Best of Show...... John Giardina (‘58, RCCC)
C3 ('68 ‐ '73) 1st...... Steve Magaruh (‘69, CCDV) Best Club Participation (Pre‐Registered) ...... Skyline Drive CC 2nd ...... Jerry Fretz (‘72, CCDV)
C3 ('74 ‐ '82) No entrants AACC Top 10 winners were: Key to Guest Clubs: C4 ('84 ‐ '96) 1st...... Brad & Denise Orey (‘93, EACC) CCDV - CC of Delaware Valley Ed Bailey (‘04) 2nd ...... Craig Heller (‘93) EACC - Easton Area CC Charlie & Shirley Dalusio (‘16) 3rd...... Richard Fill (‘95, EACC) NGCC - Natural Glass CA Joel Dean (‘16) C5 ('97 ‐ '00) 1st...... Paula & Jeff Haycock (‘99, SBCC) RCCC - Richmond Cty. CC Len Feinberg (‘15) 2nd ...... Bruce Garnto (‘98) SBCC - Slate Belt CC Al & Andrea Fuller (‘19) 3rd...... Mike Bellante (‘00, SDCC) SDCC - Skyline Drive CC Scott Marakovits (‘13) Rick Miller (‘06) C5 ('01 ‐ ' 04) 1st...... Michael Drey (‘03) SCC - Syracuse CC Jim Peters (‘07) 2nd ...... Joe Archutowski (‘01, CCDV) Mark & Christine Rawlins (‘94) 3rd...... Bob Manincsak (‘03) Gary & Joann Warmkessel (‘14) C6 ('05 ‐ '08) 1st...... Irv Ulmer (‘08, SDCC)
2nd ...... Dave Ott (‘07, EACC) 3rd...... Victor Bankus (‘08) The Iervolinos offer their sincerest thanks to all club members for making the day a true success. C6 ('09 ‐ '13) 1st...... Joe Serra (‘12, RCCC) 2nd ...... Peter Carey (‘10, NGCA)
C7 ('14‐’15) 1st...... Paul Hammil (‘14, SDCC)
C7 ('16‐'19) 1st...... Joseph Murante (‘17) A special thanks to Len 2nd ...... Jennell Bergan (‘17) Feinberg for capturing 3rd...... Mario Simione (‘18, RCCC) photos of the day and sharing with the world Modified 1st...... Chuck Habel (‘13) on the “EACC” Fotki 2nd ...... Charlie Gaffen (‘02, NGCA) page. 3rd...... Brian Fisher (‘06, SDCC)
Custom 1st...... Bill Goode (‘’14, SCC) 2nd ...... David Gittings (‘77, EACC)
227 Photos by Len Feinberg Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 6 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 25, Iss. 6 | June 2018
Recap: County Corvette Tour Sat., May 12 | 21 club members toured the new County Corvette facility (West Chester, PA), including their still‐under‐construction paint booth. The group was also treated to a tour of a nearby private car collection.
Thanks to Jeanette and Scott Marakovits for organizing this event. 23 Photos by Laura Hegyi
Recap: Cornwall Iron Furnace Thu., May 17 | Club members toured the oldest surviving cold‐blast furnace in the western hemisphere. Everyone had a nice time at the furnace despite the rain. Only a few Corvettes made the journey. Thanks to Bobbie Paul for organiz‐ ing this “historic” activity.
Recap: Memorial Day Parade by Valerie Ferguson (‘17) Mon., May 28 | A group of AACC members participated in the annual Bethlehem Memorial Day Parade starting at Liberty High School and ending at Bethlehem Memorial Cemetery. There, they ob‐ served a moving Memorial Day Service including a moment of silence, recognition of Gold and Blue Star Mothers, the release of white doves, a 21 gun salute and Taps.
After the service, several of the members drove their Corvettes, picking up few addi‐ tional members along the way, in what has become an annual AACC event of paying respect to two local fallen soldiers — Captain Christopher Seifert and PFC Joshua Klinger. We placed American Flags (donated by Lowes) at the Memorial Gardens of Valerie & Blair Ferguson each of their homes. Each year we seem to interact more and more with the parents of these soldiers who are most appreciative of the fact that our club has not forgotten their sons. We additionally placed a laminated sign (made by Laura Hegyi) that AACC remembers Christopher and Joshua. Those who attended had many remarks on how meaningful an event like this is — AACC Cares!
Highmark Walk-A-Thon Chair: Ike Eisenhart (‘66, ‘11) Sat., Jun. 02 | As we go to print, someof our more “active” club members will step out for the 2018 Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community and support the Meals on Wheels effort. Participating mem‐ bers who raised at least $30 in donations will receive a t‐shirt sporting the club’s name.
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Event: Noon—4pm 15 per member* F $ ood served at 12:30pm Br n Cubed Cheese ing chairs if you want t Broasted Chicke o sit ives k Pickles & Ol under the shade trees. Pulled Por hips & Pretzels Hot Baked Beans C Restrooms, ball field , tennis Macaroni Salad courts , and biking and exerci Salad se Potato Water, Soda & trails are adjacent alogna to the pavilion. Ring B Beer are provided
Ev rs:$15 eryone is asked to bring *Adult Membe on-Members: $20 a favorite des N sert Kids age 5-11:$5
to share with friends (under 5 are FREE!)
Contact: Jeff Mohring (610-965-8593)
2018 AACC PICNIC RESPONSE FORM Method of Payment: Check, No. ______
Cash (Please do not mail cash. Submit this form with your cash or Pay during meetings only.) check (payable to “AACC”) to: # Adult Members attending: ______x $15/pp Name Jeffrey Mohring # Non-Members attending: ______x $20/pp Address 1918 Wenner Street Allentown, PA 18103 # Kids (5-11) attending: ______x $5/pp
Registration due: Jul. 11, 2018 Total Enclosed: Phone To East Allen Twsp. Bicentennial Park East Pavilion
Follow Rte. 987 / Airport Rd. North, approx. 2 miles past ABE Airport. Turn LEFT onto Snowdrift Road (at traffic light just past L&T Enterprises). Turn LEFT at stop sign onto Colony Drive. Turn RIGHT at stop sign onto Hanover Street. Turn LEFT at large sign for Bicentennial Park. The pavilion is atop the hill in the shade. You may drive up the hill to unload your car or drop off passengers, but no cars can be parked by the pavil- ion. Please park in the parking lot at the bottom of the walking path.
MoyersCatering.com Boyertown, PA Tel: 610-367-2251 Page 9 AllentownCorvetteClub.org ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 25, Iss. 6 | June 2018
Putt U Night Chair: Gary George (‘93, ’10) Thu., Jun. 07 | All members are invited to participate in this club‐paid event. Family and friends are welcome; however, non‐club members will be charged $5 per game. (Pay at the event.)
Putt U features two world‐class 18‐hole miniature golf courses, unlike anything you've played before. The holes are long and winding, and will offer a challenge to both kids and adults.
The event begins at 7pm and is weather‐dependent. An email will be sent by 5pm the day of the event if canceled.
Family Day Display Chair: Marianne Mosher (‘02) Sun., Jun. 10 | AACC is invited to bring up to 20 Corvettes to the 10th Annual Naval Reserve Center Family Day. Registration is free, two People’s Choice awards will be given, and a compli‐ mentary lunch will be provided. You must sign up at a club meeting. Arrive at East Allen Twsp. Bicentennial Park (East Pavilion C, 5450 Liberto Lane, Bethlehem, PA 18017) by 10:40am. The event runs from 11am—3pm.
AACC’s 2018 Club Trip Mon.‐Sun., Jun. 18‐24 | Eleven AACC cars are headed to Indianapolis for Bloomington Gold. Watch for updates in an upcoming newsletter as we hear about this awesome show and their side trips to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater and the National Museum of the US Air Force. (This trip is now closed to additional participants.)
Bacon with the Boys Chair: Jeff Mohring (‘04, ‘16) With all of the summer activities, Jeff Mohring is suspending monthly breakfasts until September 2018. Save your appetite and watch for updates as the weather and car season cool down.
Chicken (& Ice Cream) Run Chair: Jeff Mohring (‘04, ‘16) Sat., Jul. 07 | It’s time again for the AACC Chicken Run. We will depart the Lehigh Valley for lunch at Kauffman’s Bar‐B‐Que Restaurant (Bethel, PA; www.kauffmansbbqrestaurant.com). A post‐meal ice cream stop will be at Heisler’s Dairy Bar (Tamaqua, PA; www.heislersdairy.com). This is a rain or shine event. Corvettes are optional. Both locations only accept CASH. More to follow. Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 10 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 25, Iss. 6 | June 2018
Showing Off at Our Sponsor
RAIN‐DELAYED — Sat., Jul. 14 | AACC again partners with Faulkner Chevy‐Cadillac for their 7th Annual Car Show. The event will run from 9am‐2pm, is open to ALL vehicles, and is free to attend! Registration 9‐ 11am. Food is available for purchase from a local Boy Scout troop. If you haven’t before, register online through the banner ad on Faulkner’s website or go directly to www.faulknermotors.com/CarShowRegistration. If you registered and can no longer attend, contact Sandi Kirby at [email protected].
To do our part, AACC needs volunteers to help with setup, registration, parking and tear‐down.
Final Chatterbox Cruise Chair: Harry Newman (’14) Sun., Jul. 15 | AACC will attend one more Corvette cruise‐in before the Chatterbox becomes a Wawa. Join Harry for a 90‐minute drive to August, NJ. The group will leave the Rte. 33/Wm. Penn Park & Ride @ 11:30 am. Remember to bring your EZ‐Pass, chairs and 2‐way radios.
The Chatterbox will reserve parking for our group. A 50’s themed menu is featured and a great time will be had.
Kingfish Bistro Buffet Chair: Laura Hegyi (’69, ‘07, ‘17) Thu., Jul. 19 | Join your AACC friends for a wonderful buffet dinner at one of our member’s restaurants — Kingfish American Bistro & Wine Bar (3833 Freemansburg Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18020; www.kingfishbethlehem.com). Cindy Beck (‘99) is offering fellow AACC members a $42 buffet which includes salad, 3 entrees, starch, fresh seasonal vegeta‐ bles, dessert and unlimited non‐alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic drinks can be purchased at the bar. A sign‐up sheet is at club meetings. Final payment is due by Wed., Jul. 11th.
AACC Picnic Chair: Jeff Mohring (‘04, ‘16)
Sun., Jul. 22 | Join fellow club members for some summer food and fun at our annual picnic. We return to Bicenten‐ nial Park in East Hanover Twsp., a few miles north of Lehigh Valley International Airport. There is a minimal fee for the meal and drinks. Guests are asked to bring a dessert to share. The event flyer is on pp. 7‐8. Watch for the sign‐up sheet at our upcoming meetings.
Are You in Love? Chair: Bobbie Paul (‘06) Fri., Jul. 27 | Show your appreciation to a Springfest donor. Attend the 8pm performance of Shapespeare in Love — The Play at the PA Shakespeare Festival (DeSales Univerity, Center Valley, PA; pashakespeare.org). The $39pp payment is due by June 8th. Contact Bobbie Paul — 610.764.1206.
CORVETTE & ALL GM SHOW
Sunday, September 9, 2018 PNC Plaza SteelStacks at ArtsQuest All GM st (645 E. 1 St.) Bethlehem, PA
Vehicles Welcome! * Rain or Shine * Cars Antiques Registration: 9:00 – 11:00am Trucks Classics Show Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm Vans Street Rods Awards Presentation: Approx. 2:30pm SUVs Hot Rods Goodie Bags Door Prizes Dash Plaques DJ Show Participants Food & Drinks 9/11 Remembrance Cash Prize Drawing
Limited to GM 20 Trophies for GM + 21 Trophies for Corvette Vehicles ONLY! 2 Trophies for GM Trucks Best in Class Trophies for Corvette & GM AACC Corvettes are in separate class Info: Mark Dressel @ 862-220-0077 John Kostick @ 610-703-1753 Walking distance to the Sands Casino, outlet shopping and many restaurants Proceeds benefit Lehigh Valley area charities
RE EGISTRATION by Sept. 02, 2018 P -R : $20 Trophy Classes:
$25 from Sept. 03, 2018 through Day of Show st nd rd • Corvette C1 to C7 – 1 , 2 & 3 Goodie Bags & Dash Plaques are limited to the first 100 registered vehicles
Place for Each Generation
Name • Pre 1990 All GM cars – Top 10 Cars Please print clearly • Address 1991 - 2018 All GM cars – Top 10 Cars • All GM Trucks – 1st & 2nd Place City/State/Zip • Best in Class Corvette & GM Car/Truck eMail Phone – 1st Place for each
Year Model
Club Affiliation
Make checks payable to: “Allentown Area Corvette Club” Mail to: Mark Dressel 18 Lower Way Road, Easton PA 18045
Disclaimer: The Allentown Area Corvette Club, PNC Bank, and ArtsQuest are not responsible for loss or injury to person or property anytime during this event. Registrants must have valid auto insurance. Alcohol is strictly prohibited. CODE: 2017v1 www.AllentownCorvetteClub.org
GPS address: 645 E. 1st St., Bethlehem, PA 18015
From New Jersey, New York and points east: From Philadelphia and points south: Take I-78 W. to Exit #67 (Hellertown/Bethlehem). Take the Northeast Extension of the PA Turnpike to Follow Rte. 412 NORTH Exit #56 (Lehigh Valley) to Rte. 22 E. Turn RIGHT onto Founders Way Take PA-378 S toward BETHLEHEM Turn LEFT onto W 3RD ST From the Poconos and points north: Turn LEFT onto Founders Way Take Rte. 33 S. to Rte. 22 W. Take PA-378 S toward BETHLEHEM From Harrisburg and points west: Turn LEFT onto W 3RD ST Take I-78 E. to Rte. 22 E. Turn LEFT onto Founders Way Take PA-378 S toward BETHLEHEM Turn LEFT onto W 3RD ST Turn LEFT onto Founders Way
WE ARE COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR OUR TROOPS Do you want to do something to help our soldiers serving overseas? Support the Troops, Inc. sends packages to our troops on a regular basis, not just during the holidays. If possible items should be fragrance-free, no pork products, no perishables, glass or crushable items. Think of items useful and easily packable! Short list of suggested items that are often needed: Disposable cameras, snacks & candy (individually wrapped), drink mixes to be mixed in water, peanut butter & crackers, sunscreen, toiletries, razors, AA batteries, sanitizers & wipes, personal care items, and personal notes! Personal notes to our soldiers from adults or school children are always needed and really boost their morale, letting them know that the people back home support them! Please do not date them. Monetary donations are gladly accepted if you wish to help defray the costs of shipping or to buy any other needed items. Each box sent currently costs about $16. Tax deductible receipts are available – we are a Charitable 501(c)(3). Checks can be made to “ Support the Troops Inc.”If you know of anyone currently serving overseas, especially from our local area, contact us with their full name and address and how long they will be serving at that address and, if possible, any other information. We will gladly add them to our list to send them a care package as well. Thank you! Blair & Valerie Ferguson. Support the Troops Inc., EIN # 26-2763914; 143 Pinehurst Lane, Easton, PA ,18042; 610-438-8885 [email protected]
Invited Guests include: • Bethlehem American Legion • Navy Operational Support Center Harry F. W. Johnson Post 379 Lehigh Valley • City of Bethlehem EMS • PA National Guard • City of Bethlehem Fire Department • Support The Troops, Inc. • City of Bethlehem Police Department • US Army • Lehigh Valley Veterans History Project • US Department of Veterans Affairs • Gene Dickson, “More Than Money”
Proceeds benefit Lehigh Valley Area Charities Dream Come True, No Kill Lehigh Valley, PA Wounded Warriors Inc., St. Luke's Home Care & Hospice, and Support the Troops, Inc. Page 13 AllentownCorvetteClub.org ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 25, Iss. 6 | June 2018
Das Awkscht Fescht Chair: Marty Hegyi (‘69, ‘07, ‘17) Fri.‐Sun., Aug. 03‐05 | The annual “Das Awkscht Fescht” classic car and truck show will be held at Macungie Memorial Park (Macungie, PA). Vehicles must be 25 years or older to participate. (This year, 1993 Corvettes are eligible to partici‐ pate in the show.) Registration will close on July 1st and there is no day‐of‐show registration. ( www.awkscht.com)
Volunteers are needed to assist with parking Corvettes on Sunday, Aug. 5th. AACC will have a tent with our banner and club information. Gates open at 6:00 am for walk‐ins. Show cars can enter at 7:30 am. Admission: $8 for adults, $3 for age 15 and under. Personal vehicles are not permitted on the grounds — only eligible show cars. Contact Marty Hegyi (610‐730‐2846) to assist with parking or watch for the interest sheet at an upcoming meeting.
Pocono Indycar Race Chairs: Marty & Laura Hegyi (‘69, ‘07, ‘17)
Sun., Aug. 19 | Pocono Raceway reached their capacity for the Corvette Corral at the upcoming ABC Supply 500 Verizon IndyCar Series Race. Registration is closed, but you can still get your name on the standby list in case others can no longer attend.
Relax at Carlisle Chairs: Marty & Laura Hegyi (‘69, ‘07, ‘17) Thu., Aug 23 ‐ Sun., Aug. 26 | The board has again approved the payment for AACC to have coverage in the Club Tent section at Corvettes at Carlisle for 2018. At this point, we have enough pre‐registered members to have one tent space refunded. Everyone is invited to pre‐register, get out from under the hot sun, and take a rest with fellow club members. Registration information is available at www.carlisleevents.com.
2018 will feature a special display of the Cooksey Corvettes — the 2008 Crystal Red Z06 427s — and celebrate the 25th anniversary of Wil’s hiring in Bowling Green.
2018 Fiberglass & Steel All-GM Show Co-Chair: Mark Dressel (‘14)
Sun., Sep. 09 | In case you missed it at our recent meeting, Mark Dressel announced that the new chairs of AACC’s fall show — Fiberglass & Steel — are opening attendance to all GM vehicles! The event flyer is included on the previous pages and is posted on our website.
Watch for opportunities to volunteer and support our club’s second show as the date gets closer.
Good luck to Mark, Jeff (Gontarek; ‘82), Lisa (Dove; ‘96) and John (Kostick; ‘10) with the expanded show format at an established venue — SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA. Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 14 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 25, Iss. 6 | June 2018
Trophy Shelf Additions Sun., May 06 | AACC Springfest Corvette Show, Center Valley, PA — see page 4 for club winners Sat., May 12 | Warren Hills Regional HS Car Show, Washington, NJ — Jim Peters (2nd, Corvette)
Please notify the Newsletter Editors when you win an award at a non‐club‐sanctioned event.
AutoWeek’s 6 Questions on ZR1 by Jake Lingeman (AutoWeek.com) Thu., May 03 | The 2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1 is incontrovertibly an engineering marvel. Taking a nuclear reactor like the LT5, attaching it to a real‐deal clutch and forcing 755 hp (and 715 lb‐ft of torque) through the driveline, rear diff[,] and eventually to the rear wheels[,] takes planning, more planning and lots of math. Coping with nearly 1,000 pounds of downforce and all that heat takes work too. We had a few questions for the ZR1 engineers after the first drive; here are their answers. Autoweek: What was the limiting factor for power and torque production, other than money, of course? Heat? Fuel? Air? Packaging? Tadge Juechter, chief engineer: The limiting factor was packaging. How physically large could our engine be that was still usable at the track. Autoweek: What was the single greatest challenge of heat extraction for the 755‐hp motor? Juechter: The challenge was to see how many heat exchangers you can get in the car to get quality air as we are tapped for space.
Autoweek: What was the unexpected component that needed reinforcement with the added power? Alex MacDonald, Chevy development driver/engineer: The X pipe in the center of the exhaust needed reinforcement due to the heat and pressure.
Autoweek: Corvettes are usually user friendly ‐‐ performance cars an average schlub can drive. The last ZR1 did how‐ ever have a reputation for being a bit nervous at high speeds. Is that an issue now? If not, why not?
MacDonald: The C6 Z06 was neutral in terms of downforce. Our Z06 and ZR1 have significant downforce. The ZR1 has 60 percent more than Z06.
Autoweek: At the unveiling, you guys said ZR1s have their own bodywork forward of the A‐pillar. Can you tell me spe‐ cifically which pieces are different?
MacDonald: Every piece forward of the A‐pillar is new. Autoweek: How would you spec your personal ZR1? Juechter: Admiral blue with black wheels. Manual transmission with the Competition seats and low wing.
MacDonald: Ceramic white with the ZTK and 3ZR Packages, Comp seats. Page 15 AllentownCorvetteClub.org ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 25, Iss. 6 | June 2018
News from 2019 Corvette Seminar by Scott Huntington (CorvetteOnline.com)
Fri., May 04 | April ended with a bang, with the National Corvette Museum’s annual bash. The highlight of the event was the What’s New Seminar, which allowed attendees to get a glimpse of the new Corvette models coming in 2019. Let’s take a look at the latest news coming out of the seminar, and what it means for car lovers the world over.
2017 was a great year for the Corvette, with the car holding more than 40 percent of the market share for luxury sports cars in the United States. 2018 has been pretty decent so far too, with more than 7,000 Corvettes manufactured or or‐ dered and scheduled for production. The most popular exterior colors are Watkins Glen Gray, Arctic White, and Black – though if you’ve got your heart set on that particular gray, then you want to pick up a 2018 Corvette because the color is being retired in 2019 in favor of Shadow Gray. Of course, you can always wrap it to whatever color you want, which is still very popular as well.
2019 Updates
Corvette oil changes will be a little different starting with the 2019 model. All of these new models will come filled from the factory with 0W‐40 synthetic oil. This means that you don’t need an oil change between road driving and track days.
Many of the models are also getting new accessories to play with. A new performance air intake will be available for LT1, LT4, and LT5 engines, and a new accessory rocker kit will be available for just shy of $900 for the Stingray and Z51 models. New calibration upgrades for the Magnetic Ride Control suspension system will also be available.
The new Corvette ZR1 pace car for the Indy 500 was also revealed, though it was joked that it’s the only pace car that will stay on the track and just go on to win the race.
One announcement that is suspiciously absent from the Corvette Semi‐ nar is any news on the new C8 mid‐engine Corvette that we’ve been speculating about for a few years now. A test version of this model was spotted in March in Colorado, sporting plenty of camo plastic and a flat‐top steering wheel, according to spy photos, but Chevy is playing this one close to the chest so there’s no telling when we might get an official announcement.
Even without the mid‐engine Corvette announcement, this year’s Corvette seminar gave us plenty to chew on while we wait for the new model year to start showing up at our local dealerships. You can take a look at the whole seminar presentation here — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIjxurWmPUU — including all the questions that hosts Tadge Juechter and Harlan Charles answered after the presentation came to a close. Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 16 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 25, Iss. 6 | June 2018
Learn Directly from Andy Pilgrim by Andy Bolig (CorvetteOnline.com) Sun., May 13 | We recently reported that long‐time Chevrolet and Cadillac factory driver Andy Pilgrim has joined the NCM Motorsports Park as a full‐time team member and Andy wasted no time in bringing his expertise to those inter‐ ested in becoming a better driver.
Andy has a passion for teaching new drivers how to be safer drivers and of course, he’s a motorsport enthusiast, so he’s always seeking to hone his craft and share his experience with other enthusiasts looking to do the same. The National Corvette Museum has just announced that Andy Pilgrim will be offering one‐on‐one sessions with enthusiasts that include private track time at the NCM Motorsports Park. Sessions will be limited to up to two drivers per day and will include Andy setting a data lap and giving the trainee valuable takeaway information and analysis via VBOX.
Both one, and two‐day sessions are available. Lunch is included on both one and two‐day sessions, and dinner is included on the first of the two‐day sessions. The cost is $3,000 for one day in your car or $5,500 for two days in your car. Use one of the NCM Motorsports’ car for $6,000 for one day and $11,000 for two days.
...With a mission of helping drivers of all ages and skill levels become more proficient behind the wheel, Andy Pilgrim brings his years of experience and expertise to new drivers and those seeking to hone their skills. This opportunity has been made available solely through the great working relationship between the Corvette Museum and the NCM Motorsports Park. Contact Matt Busby for information at 270‐467‐8802 or email him at [email protected].
Thanks to a supportive Corvette community that values the brand’s history, Bowling Green has become the hub for all things Corvette. Corvette faithful can interact with the brand’s colorful history at the Museum, watch history in the making at the only Corvette Assembly Plant, located directly across the road from the NCM and Motorsports Park (once assembly plant tours resume) and now enthusiasts can enjoy one‐on‐one insights by one of Corvette Racing’s Hall of Fame members. The resin surely runs deep in the Kentucky countryside.
ZR1 Fastest at NCM Motorsports Park by Andy Bolig (CorvetteOnline.com) Tue., May 15 | Snow‐shovels have finally given way to hot‐shoes in Bowling Green, Kentucky and the NCM Motorsports Park’s own Andy Pilgrim has just set the record for the fastest production car around the NMP’s track wielding a 2019 ZR1 Corvette. Located in Corvette’s home town, the NCM Motorsports Park is located adjacent to the Corvette Assembly Plant and the National Corvette Museum.
While the Motorsports Park’s track is open to any make and model of auto, holding the honor is a testament to the labors of those local to the area and the teams in Detroit who have forged Corvette into the world‐renowned perform‐ ance benchmark it has become. It’s only fitting that it holds the record‐setting lap time on its home track.
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The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR‐1 has done an astonishing 2:05.59 around the Grand Full, 3.15‐mile configuration, even to the astonishment of a seasoned veteran racer such as Andy. “I knew the new ZR1 was quick from my first drive at the Media Launch at Road Atlanta. Setting a production car lap record on OE tires at MSP by turning a 2:05.59 lap, let me know just how quick,” he said.
Of course, a blazingly‐fast car does not a record make and to pilot the new ZR1 into the record books, the NCM Motorsport Park team only needed to go down the hallway to their in‐house hot‐shoe, Andy Pilgrim. Driving fast Corvettes has been common for Andy for several generations. He was one of the first factory drivers chosen by Corvette Racing when they decided to head out into competition.
At Speed with Leno in a 2019 ZR1 by Harrison Noble (CorvetteOnline.com) Mon., May 21 | What can be said about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 that hasn’t already been said before? By now, you know Chevro‐ let’s most venerable Corvette to‐date has a top speed of more than 200 mph and makes the most horsepower of any road‐going produc‐ tion ‘Vette ever produced.
Accomplishments such as those can be attributed to the C7 ZR1’s robust powerplant; an all‐new 6.2‐liter supercharged LT5 V8 which produces more than 755 horsepower and 715 lb‐ft of torque, as well as an 8L90E eight‐speed automatic transmission. Combined with the notion that the C7 ZR1 uses the most carbon fiber of any production Corvette produced before it, and you’ve got the recipe for a supercar ‘Vette that rivals cars more than twice its price.
One thing that Jay Leno notes . . . is that the C7 Corvette ZR1 isn’t only the fastest on the strip; it’s also the fastest Cor‐ vette on the road course, too. Shad Balch, Corvette Product Specialist for GM, explains how the C7 ZR1 has some of the most road course‐going aerodynamics of any production Corvette ever produced.
“It’s one thing to get a car to go that speed,” Balch details. “It’s a whole other composition to get it to stick to the ground. With this aero package actually at full speed, there are more than 950 pounds of downforce on top of this car to keep it sticking to the ground.”
It’s obvious that the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has a lot going for it, but is it safe to call the Corvette a supercar now? We think so. Watch the video at https://youtu.be/hFwfSZDvUCw. Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 18 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 25, Iss. 6 | June 2018
NEW 2019 Arctic White Grand Sport 1LT Coupe, Adrenaline Red int., AT (Stock#K5100186) MSRP $71,705
NEW 2018 Ceramic Matrix Z06 3LZ Coupe, Jet Black int., AT, Carbon65 (Stock#J5300233) MSRP $107,460 Sale Priced $99,019
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There are additional NEW and USED Corvettes at Faulkner Chevy’s Lancaster, PA location.
ALL CORVETTES Current AACC members receive 10% off GM Service, Parts and Accessories. See Sandi about our vehicle discounts. Present your membership card to enjoy the savings!
Faulkner Chevrolet Cadillac Sandi Kirby 298 Stoke Park Road New Sales Manager Bethlehem, PA 18017 purchased from Direct: (610) 849-1150 [email protected] Faulkner Chevy Local: (610) 867-4177 include a free Sales: (855) 535-9080 Service: (855) 450-0639 1-year AACC membership! www.FAULKNERMOTORS.com Page 19 AllentownCorvetteClub.org ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 25, Iss. 6 | June 2018
NCM News & Events Corvette Announces Two New Colors May 03 | Last week at the Michelin NCM Bash the GM Corvette team shared samples of the two new 2019 Corvette colors. Replacing Watkins Glen Gray is Shadow Gray, and replacing Admiral Blue is Elkhart Blue.
The team also announced the last date to order the current colors, and when ordering will begin for the new colors. Find out all the details on our website! Read more at http://www.corvettemuseum.org/two‐new‐colors‐introduced‐ for‐2019‐corvette/
Win a New Corvette and Trip to the Rolex 24 May 03 | Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Corvette Racing by entering for your chance to win the ultimate experi‐ ence for Corvette and Racing enthusiasts! Enter for your chance to win a 2019 Corvette Stingray and trip to the 2019 Rolex 24. Enter to win at https://www.chevrolet.com/corvette‐anniversary‐sweepstakes
Registration Open for Corvette Racing Weekend presented by Michelin May 03 | Now in its second year, Corvette Racing fans will gather in Hershey, PA for a two‐day event celebrating the team and their accomplishments. Friday evening kicks off with a reception, seminar, buffet dinner and autograph ses‐ sion. New for the 2018 event is a Friday Poker Run that includes a tour of the Yuengling Brewery and Jerry's Classic Cars Museum. On Saturday we have a packed day with a Q&A session with Doug Fehan and Tommy Milner, seminar with Tadge Juechter, auction of Corvette Racing memorabilia, seminars with Lee Willard of Michelin and Cam Bower of Mo‐ bil 1 and more!
Friday's banquet is limited to 150 attendees. Tickets are $75 and include Saturday admission. The Poker Run is $25 and includes lunch and a goodie bag, limited to 60 participants. Saturday only admissions [sic] is $35.
Register at http://www.corvettemuseum.org/event/2017‐corvette‐racing‐weekend/?instance_id=865
Museum in Motion: National Parks Tour May 10 | Join the National Corvette Museum as we explore some of the most unique and awe inspiring landscapes America has to offer! This year's National Park tours will take you to the Grand Canyon's South Rim, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Arches National Park, Glen Canyon Dam, Monument Valley and Canyonlands National Park. The tour includes six hotel nights, four group meals and tour of Monument Valley. We have two tours to choose from! September 16‐22, 2018, and September 23‐29, 2018. Cost is $1890 for the driver and $390 for the passenger. Members save $40 per person!
View the itinerary at http://www.corvettemuseum.org/event/mim‐national‐parks‐tour/?instance_id=814 Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 20 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 25, Iss. 6 | June 2018
NCM News & Events Continued... Chevrolet Racing: Louis to LeMans May 24 | Beginning June 11, the Museum’s Exhibit Hall will once again be transformed to feature a special themed display. For a period of about seven months, that theme is Chevrolet racing history. The story of Chevrolet racing will be told from the early days of Louis Chevrolet as a racing driver for Buick, through the AMA ban on racing, to Chevrolet Racing’s involvement in NASCAR, to the Le Mans winning Corvettes. Significant stories will be told through the display of various cars and artifacts, from engines including one from a C5‐R, and a fuel injec‐ tion cutaway, to race suits, trophies from various races and more. The exhibit will run until January 4, 2019.
Chevrolet Finishes 1-2 in 102nd Indianapolis 500 Jun. 01 | Chevrolet claimed its 10th Indianapolis 500 victory dating to 1988 when Rick Mears won from the pole for Team Penske. Since its return to Verizon IndyCar Series competition in 2012 with the 2.2‐liter twin‐turbocharged, direct injected V‐6 engine, Team Chevy has posted three 1‐2 finishes.
“I can’t describe it. I feel like collapsing. I want to cry. I was wondering if I would ever win it and thoughts went through my mind during the month,” said Power, who in 10 previous starts came closest to winning in 2015 with a runner‐up finish to fellow Team Chevy driver Juan Pablo Montoya. “This was the last box to tick, but I’m not done.”
Second place Ed Carpenter, who secured his third Indy 500 pole in a Chevrolet in the past six years, led a field‐high 65 laps in the No. 20 Fuzzy’s Vodka Chevrolet for his namesake team. His previous best finish was fifth in 2008.
Read more at http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/home.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/ en/2018/may/0527‐indy500.html 2018 Corvette Events MiM Branson Experience ...... Jun. 06‐10
MiM LeMans (in France) ...... Jun. 08‐19
National Corvette Museum LeMans Weekend @ NCM ...... Jun. 16‐17 350 Corvette Drive MiM Explore Buffalo ...... Jun. 20‐24 Bowling Green, KY 42101 History of the American Auto— © National Corvette Museum 2018 Ford vs. Chevrolet ...... Jul. 08‐12 MiM R&R in Roanoke ...... Aug. 26‐28 Anniv. Celebration/NCM ...Aug. 30‐Sep. 01 Current NCM Raffles Corvette Racing Banquet (CA)...... Sep. 08 ‘19 Black 2LT Cpe | 1500 Tix. @ $100...... Jun. 07 ‘19 Arctic White 2LT GS Cnv | 1000 Tix. @ $200 ...... Jun. 21 MiM Pacific Coast Hwy...... Sep. 10‐16 ‘19 Torch Red 2LT Cnv | Unlim. Tix. @ $10...... Sep.01 MiM National Parks Tour ...... Sep. 16‐22 Page 21 AllentownCorvetteClub.org ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 25, Iss. 6 | June 2018
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1954 Roadster — Sportsman Red, Completely restored to NCRS standards. One of 100 in this color. Serious inquiries only please.
(Joan, [email protected])1802 Estate Liquidation — 1977 Maroon Coupe & 2002 Silver Coupe — Both are in very good condition with manual transmissions. Market value offers considered. This is a first offering to AACC members, before they may be offered to the general public. Call for details. Bethlehem.
(Brian, cell 610-972-1420, home 610-867-8973)1711 1994 Black Rose Coupe — Black interior, 6-spd., 52K+ miles. A former AACC club member car. Inspected, PA Classic tag, ready to enjoy. $9,500
(Tom, 610-751-5314)1805 AACC Car!! 1998 Pearl Purple Metallic Convertible — Rare color combo (1 of 10) w/ Pewter leather & white top, 6-spd., Dual-zone AC, PS,
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2002 Silver Coupe — Black interior, 6-spd., 24,300 miles. $18,125 (Stacie, 484-619-5563)1805 2016 Night Race Blue 2LZ AT Z06 Coupe — Black interior, Carbon Flash racing stripes, NAV, Performance Data Recorder, APR carbon fiber skirts and front wheel spats, X-Pel on front and sides plus full ceramic coating by Oakes Detail. Genuine GM Z06 indoor cover, Corvette battery
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1965-67 AM-FM Corvette Radio — p/n 986281, fully serviced, good chrome, works great. $325.00. (Tom, 610-751- 5314)1802 2002 Silver Z06 Items — Many parts including OEM decklid, hood, emblems, lugs, mats, racing helmet. Many additional items.
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C5 Car Cover — UltraShield indoor/outdoor cover (carcovers.com). New, never used. 4149 list, will sell for $75. (Ernie, 610-504-8707)1804 C6 Tires — 4 original tires from 2006 Z06, Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar, 328 miles. 2- 275/35/ZR18, 2- 325/30/ZR19. Tire Rack lists these for
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