Allentown Area Corvette Club, Inc. A Proud ‘Vetter’s Letter September 2021 Volume 28, Issue 9 NCM Lifetime Club

President Marty Hegyi From the val Office 610-730-2846 [email protected] Hello Corvette Enthusiasts, Vice-President David Hornung Thank you for electing me as your new Club President. It is a privilege and 610-390-9585 an honor to serve you in this capacity. I look forward to working with the [email protected] incoming officers and board, along with all of you, to continue to make AACC the best Cor- Secretary Carol Jenkins vette club around. We will lead this club with openness, honesty, and full transparency. 610-417-8836 [email protected] A huge thanks to Mark Dressel and the outgoing officers and board members for their Treasurer efforts in keeping the club functional during the very difficult and constantly changing past Bernie Toth 12 months. I’m sure we are all optimistically hopeful that in the next 12 months will see 267-772-0726 [email protected] the pandemic subside and AACC once again have a very active year. Membership September is a very exciting month for AACC, starting with our attendance at the Iron Pigs Laura Hegyi 610-730-2695 game at Coca-Cola Park on Sep. 03, our mini golf outing at Putt-U on Sep. 09, and our Mys- [email protected] tic Seaport trip from Sep. 16-19. But most important is our annual Fiberglass & Steel Cor- Activities vette & All-GM Car Show, held this year at Meuser Park in Easton on Sat., Sep. 11. Please Jeff Mohring pre-register and be sure to help out by volunteering with set up/tear down, parking, regis- 610-392-6898 [email protected] tration or 50/50 ticket sales on the day of show. If you cannot attend, consider giving a Merchandise & Clothing monetary donation. Remember that partial proceeds from this event go towards our chari- Amy Cook ty, Angel 34. [email protected] NCM Ambassador I look forward to seeing everyone at one or more of the above events. In closing, be safe Al Fuller and always remember to keep the shiny side up. 610-972-0560 [email protected] Marty Hegyi Newsletter Editors AACC President Kevin & Michelle Minnich 610-530-0923 [email protected] (Editor-in-Training: Elizabeth Garnto) Upcoming AACC Meetings Webmaster Michelle Minnich The Allentown Area Corvette Club meets at the Brookside 610-530-0923 Country Club (901 Willow Lane, Macungie, PA 18062). [email protected] There is ample parking on both sides of the clubhouse. Meetings begin at 7:30pm.

Upcoming Club Meetings: 398 Stoke Park Road Bethlehem, PA Sep. 08 & 22 Oct. 13 & 27 Nov. 10 Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 2 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 28, Iss. 9 | September 2021 Membership

This Month... September 2021  3 – Iron Pigs Game (Allentown, PA) (p.8)

 8 – Club Meeting Brookside Coun- Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat try Club (Macungie, PA) (pp.1,3)  9 – Putt-U Golf Night 1 2 3 4 (Center Valley, PA) (p.11)  10 – Breakfast Club (Allentown, PA) (p.11) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11  11 – AACC Fiberglass & Steel (Meuser Park, Easton) (pp.9-11)  16-19 – AACC Mystic Seaport Trip (p.11) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18  19 – SVCC Corvette Show (Schuylkill Haven, PA)

 22 – Club Meeting Brookside 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Country Club (Macungie, PA) (p.1) SVCC Coming Up... 26 27 28 29 30  10/02 – Buddy Walk @ Cedar Crest Coll. (Allentown, PA) (p.12)  10/03 – Peddler’s Village Corvette Show (Peddler’s Village, PA)  10/15-16 – Ocean City Corvette Membership Corner Weekend (p.12) At the end of August, there were:  12/04 – AACC Holiday Party (Hellertown, PA) (p.13)  246 active members  12/11 – A Christmas Carol (Civic  2 potential members Theatre, Allentown, PA) (p.13)

 12/17 – Longwood Gardens Bus The Board of Directors did not vote in any New Trip (p.13) Active Members during August.

There are currently two Potential Members. “AAVetteClub”  Matthew & Erica Greer………………..Macungie, PA ...... ‘01 Z06

Join our group on Whether you were recently voted into the club or are a Lifetime Member, we hope that you all stay as engaged as possible in AACC activities — read this newsletter, browse www.AllentownCorvetteClub.org, attend a club meeting, or call a fellow member to see what’s on their mind.

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AACC’s Sponsor Thinking of You Official Chevrolet Dealer: Sadly, Gary and Joann Warmkessel's daughter, Niccole (Nicky) Chirico, passed away on Thu., Aug. 26. Her obituary was published in The Morning Call and can be found on Har- ding Funeral Home's website: https:// www.hardingfuneralhomeinc.com/obituary/Niccole-Chirico. Faulkner Chevrolet Bethlehem 298 Stoke Park Road A viewing and funeral service were held at the funeral home on Tue., Aug. 31. Bethlehem, PA 18017 Contributions may be made in Niccole's memory to the Allentown Area Cor- 877 260-1080  FaulknerMotors.com vette Club, P.O. Box 90896, Allentown PA 18109, Attn: Angel 34. Online condo- lences may be left on the website listed above. If you would like to send a card AACC’s Charity to Gary and Joann, their address is 654 W. Washington Street, Slatington, PA

If you know of a member who is hospitalized, had surgery, or lost a loved one, please notify VP David Hornung ( [email protected], 610-390-9585) or another board member.

5611 Hemlock Place AACC Meetings @ Brookside CC Orefield, PA 18069 610.533.1923 Brookside Country Club follows CDC guidelines:  Angel34.org Those fully vaccinated are not required to wear a mask.

Cash bar is available. Dress code is in effect (no denim or AACC’s Board tee-shirts). Please have exact change for the 50/50 to minimize cash handling.

Board Chair ...... Ken Beck For those interested, Brookside offers Social Dining memberships which afford

Current Officers: access to the Clubhouse, including Dining Services, Social Events, and Fitness ...... Marty Hegyi facilities. Visit www.brooksidecountryclub.org/membership.aspx for more ...... David Hornung information...... Carol Jenkins ...... Bernie Toth

Elected Board Members: ...... Rick Bachl ...... David Cannillo ...... Jack Iatarola ...... TBD Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 4 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 28, Iss. 9 | September 2021 Membership /Events

Welcome Your 2021-2022 Officers and Board of Directors

Wed., Aug. 11 | As far as elections go, it was certainly a close one. Your ballots were counted (more than once) and we congratulate and welcome our new 2021-2022 Officers and Board Members:

President – Marty Hegyi Vice President – David Hornung Secretary – Carol Jenkins Treasurer – Bernie Toth Board Directors (2021-2023) – Jack Iatarola, Rick Bachl (Interim, through 2022) – David Cannillo (to complete Joel Dean’s position)

With Mark Dressel’s desire to not assume the Board Chair position, Ken Beck has been re-elected to serve as Interim Board Chair by the membership.

Also, with David Hornung winning the VP position, the second year of his Board position is open. We began nomina- tions for this interim position at our Aug. 25th meeting. Peter Peppel and Harry Newman were nominated. Nomina- tions will conclude at the Sep. 8th regular meeting and we will elect this interim Board Director with an in-person bal- lot.

NOTE: Our traditional group photo will be taken in September when the gang is all back from Carlisle.

Committee Updates Amy Cook reminds members to send Clothing and Merchandise orders to  [email protected]. Our mer- chandising partner is A&D Fashions Embroidery (Emmaus, PA). Some inventory is still on hand and will be offered for immediate sale at in-person meetings. Ordered items will also be available at meetings. Selections are made from online catalogs:  www.sanmar.com and  www.alphabroder.com, or apply the club logo to your own item for $6. Your name can also be added for $5.

As Kevin Minnich and Elizabeth Garnto transition the Newsletter, Elizabeth is seeking committee members to support the NEW newsletter! Following the “divide and conquer” strategy, she hopes to find individuals to assist with various elements of the publication. If you can contribute, contact Elizabeth at  [email protected].

Submission deadline for the October 2021 newsletter is Thu., September 23. Page 5 AllentownCorvetteClub.org Membership/Events ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 28, Iss. 9 | September 2021

An online fillable form can be accessed at http://www.allentowncorvetteclub.org/z21-22-memrenewal-fillable.pdf.

 Return by Thu., Sep. 30, 2021 

RECAP: Das Awksht Fescht by Marty Hegyi (‘69, ‘07, ‘17) Fri.-Sun., Aug. 06-08 | Das Awkscht Fescht is held every August on the grounds of Macungie Memorial Park in Macungie, PA. This is a 3-day festival featuring antique cars, food trucks, games for children, an automotive flea mar- ket, a used car corral, and live music from a variety of local bands. The cars must be at least 25 years old, and this year that included all makes and models 1996 or older. On Sun., Aug. 08, AACC was responsible for parking all the Corvettes on the show field. We had our club tent set up displaying our AACC banner. Club members Dave Hornung, Linda Train- er, Bruce and Elizabeth Garnto, Tim Pummer, and Marty and Laura Hegyi assisted with parking. John Kostick and Jeff and Lisa Gontarek distributed our fall show flyers to all Corvette and GM vehicles on display. Several Corvette owners visited the tent and inquired about our show or requested membership information. 2022 will be the 59th year for Das Awksht Fescht, when cars 1997 and older are eligible to participate. Find more information at  www.awkscht.com. Photos appear on the next page... Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 6 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 28, Iss. 9 | September 2021 Events

RECAP: Das Awksht Fescht pictures!

RECAP: Corvettes at Carlisle by Marty Hegyi (‘69, ‘07, ‘17) Thu.-Sat., Aug. 26-28 | Another Corvettes at Carlisle Event is in the books, and what a fantastic show it was. The weather was hot and humid as it usually is at the end of Au- gust, but at least we had (almost) no rain for all three days.

Jim Flader and David Hausman led a caravan of 10 Corvettes to the Carlisle Fairgrounds at sunrise Thursday morning. AACC had a 20’ x 20’ tent in a new location this year with cold water and light snacks available for all members. In total, we had a record 36 cars preregistered and close to 90 members in attendance. Congratulations to Noel and Alice Peters for receiving a Celebrity Choice award for their beautiful 1965 Glen Green Corvette Coupe.

Some of the highlights of this year’s show included a great array of 1971 C3s as part of the 50th anniversary display and the 25th anniversary display of the 1996 Corvette Grand Sport.

And speaking of anniversaries, the Garntos and Cannillos surprised Laura and I with a delicious sheet cake that we shared with everyone, to celebrate our 30th consecutive year of attending Corvettes at Carlisle. On Thursday evening we had a wonderful group dinner at the Harvest Seasonal Grill and Wine Bar in Harrisburg, PA, which was attended by 33 members. On Friday there was a “Salute to Law Enforcement” with a parade of Corvette owners who work in law en- forcement, led by state and regional police vehicles. And on Saturday, there was a special ceremony on the main stage to honor all first responders.

New this year was a huge 36’ x 24’ American flag display suspended by two large cranes on Saturday at the top of the hill, overlooking the Fairgrounds. Everyone was invited to drive their cars to the top of the hill and park in front of the Flag for an amazing photo op.

The event ended with the annual Corvette parade and downtown party featuring hundreds of Corvettes and a live dance band in the center of Carlisle. Several AACC members participated in the parade this year. A good time was had by all. Page 7 AllentownCorvetteClub.org Events ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 28, Iss. 9 | September 2021

RECAP: Corvettes at Carlisle Pictures!

“AAVetteClub” Photos by Bruce Garnto, Laura Hegyi & John Popowycz Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 8 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 28, Iss. 9 | September 2021 Events

RECAP: Corvettes At Carlisle...more pictures!

RECAP: Iron Pigs Game Chair: Laura Hegyi (’69, ‘07, ‘17) Fri., Sep. 03 | Our club visited Coca-Cola Park to see our hometown Iron Pigs take on the Syra- cuse Mets — a battle of minor league teams for the Phillies and Mets. This year we were located in the Capital BlueCross Oasis. Unfortunately, the Pigs lost 7-3 to the Mets. FIBERGLASS AND STEEL CORVETTE & ALL GM CAR SHOW

Saturday September 11, 2021 MEUSER PARK Northampton St., Easton PA

• 8:30-11:00am Registration • 11:00am Participants must be registered • 11:30am Judging begins • 2:30pm Award Ceremony

JUDGED SHOW OVER 50 TROPHIES

Featuring 50-50 Raffle/Door Prizes/Restrooms/Food/Music www.allentowncorvetteclub.org Trophy Classes

• Corvette C1 to C8 – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place for Each Generation • Pre 1990 All GM cars – Top 10 Cars • 1991 - 2021 All GM cars – Top 10 Cars • Best of Show All Corvette – 1 Trophy • Best of Show All GM cars – 1 Trophy • Angel 34 Foundation Choice Award – 1 Trophy • AACC Corvettes – Top 10 Cars (judged by non-AACC participants)

For more information: Mark Dressel 862-220-0077 John Kostick 610-703-1753

PRE-REGISTRATION: $20 BY 8/23/2021 After 8/23/2021 and Day of Show $25 Make checks payable to: AACC and mail to: Mark Dressel 18 Lower Way Road, Easton, PA 18045

Name: ______

Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______

E-Mail Address: ______

Phone: ______Club Affiliation: ______

Year: ______Make / Model: (coupe, convertible, Z06) ______Color: ______

I understand the Allentown Area Corvette Club are not responsible for loss or injury to person or property anytime during this event. I expressly release the promoters from any liability for such loss or injury. Registrants must have valid auto insurance. Participants recognize that the judging and awards are based on the criteria set forth by the Allentown Area Corvette Club and shall be the official determination to winners of any awards. Alcohol is strictly prohibited on the grounds during this event. By Signature below, I agree to these terms.

Signature: ______Date: ______Page 11 AllentownCorvetteClub.org Events ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 28, Iss. 9 | September 2021

Putt-U Mini Golf Chair: Jim Fagan (’11) Thu., Sep. 09 | Our 21st Annual Member Night @ Putt-U Miniature Golf (5201 Rte. 309, Center Valley) will start at 7pm. As always, this event is free for club members. Guests are welcome, but must pay the group rate of $6 per per- son. Check in at club house window, and choose either the red or blue course. Please limit group sizes to 4 to keep the groups moving. Ice cream and beverages are available for purchase. Parking is Corvette-friendly. The #1 MINIATURE GOLF IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY is a SMOKE- & ALCOHOL-FREE ENVIROMENT. This event will be rescheduled if it is raining and an e-mail will be sent by 5pm on the day of the event if it is to be canceled. There are 68 attendees to date.

Breakfast Club Event Chair: Jeff Mohring (‘04, ‘16) Fri., Sep. 10 | Back by popular demand, AACC members are invited to join Jeff Mohring for a 9am breakfast on the second Friday of each month at the Bethlehem Diner (1881 Catasauqua Road, Allentown, PA 18109). All are welcome. Contact Jeff to attend ( [email protected]).

Fiberglass & Steel in the Grass Sat., Sep. 11 | Your Fiberglass & Steel Team needs your donations! Please bring items to be used for door prizes to the Sep. 08 club meeting. Some suggestions would be car cleaning sup- plies, micro-fiber towels, automotive related- t shirts, etc . . . .You can also donate any small item that you feel others would be interested in.

Also, we plan to run a Wine & Spirits Basket Raffle at the show. This was a big hit at our Spring show and we’d like to replicate it! Please bring your favorite bottle of top-shelf liquor, fine wine, or craft beer to our Sep. 08 meeting. We prefer that you bring it in a bag or carton to make it easier to transport. Your contribution will help AACC raise funds for our charity, ANGEL 34. You may contribute as many bottles as you wish. If you cannot attend the meeting please contact Denise Iervolino @ 973-886-6967 to make arrangements to get your items to her or if you have any questions.

Thank you, in advance, for your generosity and for supporting AACC and ANGEL 34.

Please help us to spread the word!! We look forward to seeing you and all your great Corvettes and GM cars at this event! A digital flyer is available at http://www.allentowncorvetteclub.org/z21-fibglss-steel-0911.pdf.

Mystic Seaport Trip Event Chairs: David Hauman ('07), Jim Flader ('16, ‘21) Thu.-Sun., Sep. 16-19 | Check back in October for highlights and photos from the trip… Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 12 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 28, Iss. 9 | September 2021 Events

Buddy Walk & Corvette Display Chair: Laura Hegyi (’69, ’09, ‘17) Sat., Oct. 02 | The club will again be participating in the 22nd Annual EPDSC Buddy Walk on Saturday, October 2nd to raise funds for the National Down Syndrome Society. We will be dis- playing our Corvettes as we have in the past, so plan to arrive at the Cedar Crest College by 11:30 am to stage/park the Corvettes. The club will provide water. Bring your chairs and your favorite snack to share with other club members. We will be ordering a sandwich platter from Wegman’s and splitting the cost with those that attend, as we have done in past years. To date we have 17 members with 9 cars participating and raised nearly $500, but we can do better. .

Cedar Crest College (100 College Drive, Allentown, PA 18104). Corvettes arrive by 11:30 am. Opening Ceremony: 1:45 pm. Event ends around 4:30 pm.

Cost: $21/person. Register now at  https://give.classy.org/Buddy21

Ocean City Corvette Weekend Chair: Laura Hegyi (’69, ’09, ‘17)

Fri.-Sat., Oct. 15-16 | Corvettes at Carlisle is over and the AACC road trip to Mystic, CT is fully booked. If you missed out on one or both of these events, now you can get ready for our next adventure. The Free States Corvette Club is holding their annual Corvette Weekend in Ocean City, MD on Oct. 15-16. Online registration is open until Sep. 26. Many AACC members attend this annual event every year. Members attend the Saturday morning Corvette show or road rally and/or take part in the famous boardwalk parade where you can drive YOUR Corvette on the board- walk while thousands of spectators cheer you on. Or just come down, relax and enjoy the warm seaside weather of mid-October with your Corvette friends.

AACC will be caravanning down to Ocean City, MD on Thu. morning, Oct. 14th. Departure time and the meeting point will be sent in a future email. Some club members choose to arrive earlier and some stay later and make this trip a mini-vacation. Many members stay at the Grand Hotel, which is located right on the boardwalk.

A group dinner is planned for at least one of the nights. A club-wide email was sent on Sep. 01 regarding a dinner at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club on Fri., Oct. 15 that Karin and Bud Benton are arranging. (If you would like to attend, reply to that email, as there will not be a physical sign-up sheet at a club meeting.)

Online registration and all weekend event details can be found at  www.corvetteweekend.com.

Hurry and don’t miss out on this fun event. If you have questions, contact Marty Hegyi (610-730-2846). Page 13 AllentownCorvetteClub.org Events ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 28, Iss. 9 | September 2021

AACC Holiday Party Chair: Laura Hegyi (’69, ’09, ‘17)

Sat., Dec. 04 | Save the date! The club’s annual holiday party is planned for Sat., Dec. 04 at the Steel Club in Hellertown, PA. Watch for more details and instructions for signing up to come.

A Christmas Carol Chair: Elizabeth Garnto (’98Cpe) Sat., Dec. 11 | Save the date! AACC will be attending the Civic Theatre of Allentown’s pro- duction of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on Sat., Dec. 11. More details will be announced later in the month.

Longwood Gardens Chair: Jeff Mohring (04Cpe, 16 Z06Cpe) Fri., Dec. 17 | Back by popular demand is the holiday bus trip to Longwood Gardens for their “Fire & Ice” spectacular! The bus will depart from the Park & Ride (Wm. Penn & Rte. 33, Easton, PA) and the trip will be from approximately 11am-7pm. Your meal at Long- wood will be on your own. Cost: $55/person. There is a 56 person limit and this event is already wait-listed. Contact: Jeff Mohring (610-392-6898).

Cruise Nights Laura Hegyi has been sharing emails for local cruise nights including Blue Mountain Classics (Danielsville, PA), Dairy Queen and LVRAACA @ Salvatore’s Pizzeria (both Easton, PA), LV Mopar Madness and Ritz Barbeque (both Allentown, PA).

These events will NOT be published either within this newsletter or on our club website / events calendar. For these reasons, you are asked to please keep Laura’s emails or print for your later reference. Thank you. Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 14 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 28, Iss. 9 | September 2021 News

C8 Average Transaction Tops $82k by Sam McEachern (GMAuthority.com) Thu., Aug. 05 | The average transaction price of a C8 Corvette Stingray topped $82,000 in the second quarter of 2021, setting a new record high for the nameplate. According to data from Cox Automotive, the average price of a C8 Corvette Stingray in Q2 was $82,489. The mid-engine sports car has a base price of $60,995, while the hardtop con- vertible model is priced from $68,495. The vehicle’s high ATP suggests most customers are buying the vehicle with a relatively pricy list of options on it. Dealers are also charging full price or more for the C8 Corvette Stingray due to high demand and lower-than-usual production output throughout 2021.

Parts shortages caused brief shutdowns at the GM Bowling Green Assembly plant in Kentucky earlier in the year, but have returned to normal levels in recent weeks. Cox Automotive notes C8 Corvette production has been in“ fits and starts,” in Q2, with quarterly sales rising 224 percent to 7,971 units. The publication notes this is the highest quarterly sales figured for the Corvette nameplate since 2016.

Tony Johnson, director of car and crossover marketing for Chevy, told GM Authority in June the automaker is “not even close,” to meeting demand for the C8 Corvette Stingray. Johnson said the company has an overwhelming amount of new sold orders for the vehicle at the moment, though he stopped short of sharing an exact figure.

We have more orders than we can handle,” Johnson said. “I can’t give you a number (on how many orders we’ve re- ceived), but I can tell you it’s significant.

“We’re working on meeting that demand,” he added. “We know there’s a lot of customers who really, really are excit- ed to get their hands on a Corvette.” . . .

Buy Reggie Jackson’s 1961 Corvette by Mitch Talley (CorvetteBlogger.com) Fri., Aug. 07 | I’ve been a New York Yankees fan for about as long as I’ve been a Corvette enthusiast– in other words, ever since I can remember.

That’s why my ears really perked up when I read about this 1961 Corvette convertible owned by Yankees legend Reg- gie Jackson since 2005 but now up for sale on [bringatrailer.com]. The high bid has reached $35,500 with five days left in the auction.

This C1, originally sold new in California, is one of 16 classics being offered on dealer consignment on Bring a Trailer as part of the Mohr Imports Monterrey Collection Sale during Monterrey Car Week.

The 1961 Corvette featured a new rear end that foreshadowed the 1963 inspired by GM design chief Bill Mitchell’s XP -700 show car.

This Ermine White Corvette features black vinyl upholstery and has a numbers-matching 283/270 horsepower V8 en- gine with dual four-barrel carburetors, finned valve covers, a generator, an aluminum radiator, and chrome treat- (Continued on page 15) Page 15 AllentownCorvetteClub.org News ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 28, Iss. 9 | September 2021

Reggie’s ’61 Continued...

(Continued from page 14) ments for the air cleaner housing and ignition cover. It’s paired with a four-speed manual transmission.

The car features a push-button Wonderbar AM radio, an analog clock, a cigarette lighter, lap belts, a dash-mounted rearview mirror, and 15-inch wheels with spinner-style covers.

The odometer shows 36,000 miles though Mr. Jackson has driven it just 2,500 miles in his 16 years of ownership.

While the car appears to be in excellent condition overall, a photo does show a small tear in the black convertible top.

You may remember that less than a year after retiring from Major League Baseball, Jackson suffered a heartbreaking loss in a fire on August 4, 1988 that destroyed a warehouse in Berkeley, California along with 35 of his vintage cars stored there and valued at more than $3 million.

Destroyed was the first car in his collection, a 1940 Chevrolet he had bought in 1971 for $300 and a TV set, as well as a 1983 Porsche Targa he received from the California Angels after capturing the American League home run title.

How GM Handles C8 Repairs by Jonathan Lopez (GMAuthority.com) Sat., Aug. 07 | The C8 Corvette Stingray is a special vehicle for Chevrolet, introducing the first-ever production mid- engine platform in the history of Chevy Corvette nameplate. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the way in which General Motors handles C8 Corvette Stingray structural repairs and parts distribution is also somewhat special.

As GM Authority reported previously, only authorized collision repair centers can performance structural repairs on the new C8 Corvette Stingray, per a post made to GM TechLink.

Structural repairs must be made by certified GM Collision Repair Network (CRN) or Cadillac Aluminum Repair Network (CARN) shops,” reads the TechLink article.“ Non-certified shops will not be permitted to receive the restricted structur- al part numbers from a GM dealership. The majority of the structural frame components for the C8 Corvette will be put on parts restriction.”

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C8 Repairs Continued...

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By restricting the sale of key structural components, General Motors is essentially limiting where C8 Corvette Stingray customers can have their sports car serviced when it comes to major structural repairs. While some may consider this restrictive, the C8 Corvette Stingray’s aluminum frame makes it difficult to perform certain structural repairs. As it stands, this restrictive repair practice is somewhat common among mid-engine aluminum-frame sports cars.

What’s more, GM dealers with body shops that are seeking to become a part of the GM Collision Repair Network can apply to do so. Repairs require a fixture bench to complete.

Additionally, repairs require handing over the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), which suggests that General Motors is keeping tabs on which C8 Corvette Stingrays have been in severe collisions.

Road America: Two Podiums, On to Le Mans by Corvette Racing Sun., Aug. 08 | Corvette Racing finished second and third in the GT Le Mans (GTLM) category of the IMSA Weather- Tech SportsCar Championship on Sunday at Road America[,] as the program now heads across the Atlantic Ocean for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

GTLM championship leaders Antonio Garcia and Jordan Taylor finished second in the No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R, just ahead of Tommy Milner and Nick Tandy in the No. 4 mid-engine Corvette. Shortly after the race, all focus turned to Le Mans with the team traveling over in the coming days with the Test Day set for Aug. 15.

Sunday’s race marked Corvette Racing’s 20th event at Road America, and early on the two C8.Rs were in control. Taylor and Tandy ran 1-2 during the opening minutes. An early-race call to take fuel and tires just 22 minutes in gave the No. 4 Corvette the advantage during the opening hour. Running second, Tandy took fuel and fresh Michelin tires just ahead of a full-course caution period.

Once the GT pits opened for stops, the No. 3 Corvette side switched to Garcia along with a full fuel fill and fresh tires. Meanwhile, Tandy remained in the No. 4 C8.R and took just enough fuel to top off the tank to move from third to first ahead of the restart at the 40-minute mark.

Tandy continued his good work in traffic on the restart to move five seconds ahead of Garcia before a second full- course caution 20 minutes later. Tandy and Garcia both stayed in with the No. 4 C8.R retaining an advantage.

Garcia stopped the No. 3 Corvette for more fuel and tires with 75 minutes left with the No. 4 coming in less than 15 minutes later for a driver change to Milner. Disaster struck, though, as the car’s wheels spun while on the airjacks. Race

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Corvette Racing at Road America Continued...

(Continued from page 16) officials assessed the No. 4 C8.R a drive-through penalty for the infraction.

Meanwhile, Garcia set out to pressure Matt Campbell in the No. 79 entry late but the pace and gap was too much to overcome.

Corvette Racing next makes its return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which runs Aug. 21-22.

Coming Oct. 26th: The 2023 Corvette Z06! In case you’ve been living under a rock or your internet is broken, Chevrolet has been caught testing the 2023 Z06. There were sightings in the USA and Germany. The official reveal will be Tue., Oct. 26th. Here are just a few of the re- cent highlights to wet your whistle…

 Watch the C8 Corvette Z06 Attack the Nürburgring’s Carousel  here

 Here is the  reveal teaser

 Please visit us, of course free at  www.MidEngineCorvetteForum.com

Bloomington Gold Charlotte: Oct. 1-2 by Steve Burns (CorvetteBlogger.com) Thu., Aug. 19 | Boy, it sure is fantastic having car shows back on the calendar once again. If you missed out on this year’s Bloomington Gold event in Indianapolis, you’ve got another shot coming up in about a month and a half. Bloom- ington Gold Charlotte is ramping up and will take place October 1st and 2nd at the Hendrick Motorsport complex in Charlotte, North Carolina.

In a recent email blast, the Bloomington team stated that registration for Gold Certification is near a record high. That means if you want to get your car Gold Certified yet this year, it’s time to get moving and register now.

In addition to the usual Survivor, Gold, and Benchmark judging there are plenty more reasons to make the trek to Char- lotte. Attendees will be able to tour the sprawling Hendrick Heritage Center where some of the rarest and most expen- sive Corvettes currently reside. Many Corvettes vendors will be offering their latest wares as well. Along those lines, you’ll be able to get your hands on the latest Bloomington Gold and National Corvette Museum apparel. In addition, several local vendors will be offering jewelry, clothing, and other items.

Attendees looking to explore the area can check out the nearby Charlotte Motor Speedway and the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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Once again, Bloomington Gold Charlotte is being held in conjunction with the Queen City Corvette Club’s annual show. Their show and shine event takes place on Sunday, October 2nd. If Certification judging isn’t your thing, then this may be the show for you. Organizers are expecting around 500 total Corvettes between the 2 Corvette events.

There’s still time to register for Bloomington Gold Charlotte. Interested parties can register online  here or call BG’s Certification Operations Manager, Beth Brucker, at 309-888-2588. . . .

For more information on the 2021 Bloomington Gold Charlotte show, head on over to their  website for additional details.

Runner-Up in C8.R Le Mans Debut by Corvette Racing Sun., Aug. 22 | The mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette C8.R finished on the class podium in its 24 Hours of Le Mans debut Sunday with the trio of Antonio Garcia, Jordan Taylor and Nicky Catsburg placing second in the No. 63 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Corvette C8.R.

The debut of the mid-engine racing Corvette came a year later than originally planned due to the global COVID-19 pan- demic. But the wait proved worth it with Corvette Racing showing its usual competitive spirit during its 21st race at Le Mans since 2000.

“Today’s second-place result in GTE Pro for the No. 63 Corvette C8.R and drivers Antonio Garcia, Jordan Taylor and Nicky Catsburg is a significant achievement as we debuted the mid-engine Corvette C8.R at Le Mans,” said Jim Camp- bell, Chevrolet U.S Vice President, Performance and Motorsports. “To be on the podium at Le Mans with the C8.R is very gratifying. It’s a testament to the hard work and determination of our Corvette production and racing teams.

“The support of Corvette owners and fans from around the world has been incredible,” Campbell added. “This race result is dedicated to our customers and supporters.”

While the No. 63 Corvette ran in contention for the entire race, the No. 64 C8.R of Tommy Milner, Nick Tandy and Alex- ander Sims seemingly ran into nothing but bad luck. It began on the roll-off from the grid when Milner was hit from behind by the eventual class-winning Ferrari at the beginning of the formation lap.

The contact broke part of the diffuser, but the No. 64 Corvette ran well early and even led in a wet start with Milner going to the fore. He and Tandy cycled through and kept the No. 64 C8.R in contention before the diffuser finally broke in the fifth hour shortly after Sims’ first stint.

It was the first of three visits to the garage for the No. 64 team, which also had to repair part of the gearbox, clutch and

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(Continued from page 18) the alternator. Milner, Tandy and Sims – who set a GTE Pro record race lap of 3:47.501 – finished sixth in class.

On the No. 63 Corvette side of the garage, all three drivers drove double stints to open the race. Each of the trio led for a time as well as the race began to evolve into primarily a battle between Corvette and Ferrari, although five cars remained on the lead lap in GTE Pro at the halfway point.

Things began evolve into a two-car race into the final six hours between the No. 63 C8.R and No. 51 Ferrari. The Cor- vette team kept it close and was able to triple-stint its Michelin tires in the late going but couldn’t make up the neces- sary ground. The No. 63 Corvette did, however, complete the entire 24 hours without a change of brakes.

Corvette Racing returns to action in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship on Sept. 10-12 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif.

Corvette Racing’s Future at Le Mans by Keith Cornett (CorvetteBlogger.com) Sun., Aug. 22 | One of the reasons why General Motors has been unable to clearly define the future racing plans for both Cadillac and Corvette Racing was because the organizers of Le Mans hadn’t yet offered up their vision of what sports car racing would look like in 2024 and beyond.

On Friday, the ACO did just that with the announcement that the next generation GT class will be based on the GT3 specifications. However, in an effort to keep a team’s operating costs as low as possible, the ACO is looking to “prevent” factory-backed teams from “officially” participating in the new class.

Richard Mille, President of the FIA Endurance Commission said one way to do that is by enforcing the driver classifica- tions to ensure a mix of professional and amateur drivers in the new GT class.

Sportscar365.com specifically asked ACO President Pierre Fillon about how a team like Corvette Racing could partici- pate in Le Mans in 2024 and he replied, “You have to ask the question to Corvette. They can come with amateur driv- ers and private teams.”

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Fillon says the ACO hasn’t yet determined if there will be more than one GT racing class or two, as is currently the case with GTE-Pro and GTE-Am, but he reiterated that the objective is to contain costs, saying “Today GTE is very costly, and it is something we don’t want” when the new class begins racing in 2024. Fillon adds, “We will have the final decision at the end of this year.”

We believe that GM was set to announce Cadillac’s participation in the new LMDh class on Friday, but stepped back from making it official following the ACO press conference. Currently, Toyota, Porsche, Audi, Ferrari, BMW, Acura, and Peugeot have all announced plans to go racing in the new LMDh prototype class.

While Le Mans has always been the signature event for Corvette Racing, IMSA president John Doonan says IMSA’s new GTD Pro class will still offer a place for manufactures [sic] to participate in GT racing.

“We felt like it was absolutely the right time to make the transition to GT3 specifications. With GTD Pro, we still believe there’s a place for manufacturer programs, works teams if you will, in GT. That’s what we believe is right for the indus- try.[ʺ]

The ACO’s decision not only puts Corvette Racing’s future Le Mans plans in doubt, but it could cause GM to rethink its plans for a GT3 program for IMSA as well. While a move to the LMDh has most likely been discussed behind closed doors, most Corvette Racing fans we’ve talked with are not very enthusiastic about such a change.

Callaway Introduces ‘Launch Edition’ by Mitch Talley (CorvetteBlogger.com) Tue., Aug. 24 | If you’re interested in the upcoming Callaway Corvette C8 “Launch Edition,” you might want to head to this weekend’s Corvettes at Carlisle where the car will be making its public debut.

Corvettes at Carlisle, billed as the world’s largest Corvette event with more than 5,000 Corvettes gathered, is slated for Thursday, Aug. 26 through Saturday, Aug. 28 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Callaway factory staff will be on hand to answer questions about the new package – described by the company as “a group of powerfully engineered components designed to enhance several Corvette C8 performance characteristics.” No details on exact performance figures have been released by the company, but it’s rumored to be in the neighbor- hood of at least 600 horsepower, up considerably from the stock 495 horsepower.

Callaway Cars will have a display tent on the Carlisle Manufacturers Midway, where staff members will present the new products and support purchases of Callaway’s Show Specials. C7-based Callaway Corvette SC757s will also be on hand,

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Standard equipment on the C8 Launch Edition will include:

 Callaway Engine Group with Callaway Ported Intake Manifold and Callaway Honker C8 Inlet Air System  Interior Build Plaque  Underhood Build Plaque with Vehicle Identification Number  Callaway Exterior Badging  Authentication Documentation Package  Callaway Forged C8 Wheel Set  Double-D Exhaust System  Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser  Callaway Interior Group with Callaway Alcantara Horn Cover, Callaway Door Sill Panels, Callaway Billet Pedal Pad Set, Callaway Embroidered Floor Mats.

The Callaways also feature a 3 Year / 36,000 Mile Limited Warranty.

Options include Premium Wheel Finish, Aero Group Level 1 and 2, Handling Group Level 1, Callaway Factory Delivery, and Track Delivery.

Last month, company founder Reeves Callaway told Autoweek that the Callaway C8 won’t be available until sometime next year.

“What we have to do from a product point of view is slotted to the product plan in the correct way,” Callaway told Au- toweek. “And what that means for us is, we can’t compete with any model that General Motors produces, we have to be an additive to whatever model we choose. And whatever model makes the most sense, though we don’t want to be in a position where people have to choose between a Callaway and a General Motors standard product, we want them to always think of the standard product as enhanced by Callaway’s approach. So generally, we choose the top perform- ing model and do something to it.”

For more information, call Callaway Cars at 866-927-9400 or check out their website at  www.callawaycars.com. Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 22 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 28, Iss. 9 | September 2021 News

New 2022 Exterior Colors in the Sun By Keith Cornett ((CorvetteBlogger.com) Thu., Sep. 02 | It was only last week at Corvettes at Carlisle that we had an opportunity to see the three new exterior colors for the 2022 Corvette– Hypersonic Gray, Amplify Orange, and Caffeine Metallic. We always like to reserve judg- ment on any new color until we’ve had the opportunity for ourselves to see it in the sunshine. Unfortunately, the cars at Carlisle were kept under a tent so we never did get a great look at them.

Lucky for us, this week we are in Bowling Green for the National Corvette Museum’s 27th Anniversary Celebration, and the three new Corvette colors are on display outside under the patio. We were able to capture these Corvettes in di- rect sunlight and have them for you below.

I had received a couple inquiries from readers about the new colors, specifically the Hypersonic Gray with folks asking my opinion on it. There are two Hypersonic Gray cars here on display, one a regular Coupe and the other being Silver IMSA GTLM Championship Edition. As you can see, there is some travel in the color from the way the different body panels are aligned, but not so much like Silver Flare which can change drastically based on your point of view. Of the three new colors, it’s our favorite.

But holy cow does that Caffeine Metallic wake up under the sun. It becomes a burgundy with red, orange, and silver metallic flakes all shining hard. Those that see it under the sun are having their minds changed about the color based on a few enthusiasts we talked with while around the car, although many preface their comments with “it’s not our first choice but…” In the sun, it’s a very dynamic shade, but out of the sun, it’s a chocolate bar.

Finally, we do like the Amplify Orange which we think is very much in the same vein as Rapid Blue in that there is no metallic shine at all. It reminds us of the Tangelo Orange colors on the Forgiato C7 widebodies that were all the rage a few years ago.

COVID-19 slowed things down but the world is coming around again! Car shows and cruise nights are back! Len Feinberg (’17 Callaway) captured these:

https://public.fotki.com/EACC  Marc's Auto Cruise 8-2-2021  Upper Macungie Township National Night Out 8-3-2021  Califon Cruise Night 8-4-2021  Cops N Rodders Cruise Night 8-5-2021  LVRAACA Bushkill Park Cruise 8-6-2021  Wilson Borough Lions Shine N Show Expo 8-7-2021  Cops N Rodders Cruise Night 8-12-2021  LVRAACA Dairy Queen Cruise 8-14-2021  15th Annual Cops N Rodders Car Show 8-15-2021  Trolley Shops Cruise 8-21-2021 AACC’s own Fotki page is:  Corvettes at Carlisle 8-26 to 8-28-2021 https://members.fotki.com/AAVetteClub/ Page 23 AllentownCorvetteClub.org Sponsor ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 28, Iss. 9 | September 2021

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NCM Ambassador’s Corner by Al Fuller (‘20) Hello fellow AACCers!! Well, the days are getting shorter, but (hopefully) the smiles are just as big. I hope this finds everyone well, healthy, and enjoying the occasional respites from what I believe is the most humid summer in a very long time. I try and reserve my commentary for items that are not personal in nature, but, as I have become good friends with so many of you, I wanted to update my situation and perhaps confirm a rumor some of you may have heard. My employer has offered me a relocation to North Carolina, and after visiting the area in late July, Andrea and I feel it is the right move to accept their offer. Same employer (I love my job and co-workers), same job, just working near our NC facility as our Bethlehem facility is closing in 2024. That hopefully explains my “business” of late – and our lack of participa- tion in so many AACC events that we normally would love to attend, and my parting with lots of Adams Polishes prod- ucts. Besides both of us continuing to work full-time, we are consumed with getting rid of 18 years worth of “clutter” that I’ve managed to accumulate, and prepare our home for sale. We expect to be living in NC (albeit initially in a rental property) in early November at this point – things are moving quickly. I’ve told Marty and Laura that Andrea and I in- tend on remaining AACC members going forward, and we plan on making the trip to Carlisle every year, so this will not be “goodbye.” Of course, having an NCM Ambassador remotely located will most likely not work, so I’m sure there will be efforts to find a replacement. Speaking of Carlisle, if you’re wondering why the newsletter is late, blame me. And I blame Carlisle — wow, what an event! Hopefully if you were not able to attend in person, you’ve seen updates on social media and/or on the Carlisle Events website. Personally it was an incredible event for Andrea and I. Like our esteemed past president, I was asked to be a celebrity judge, and was humbled to do so. The car I chose was a 1980 (C3) L82 Corvette that was fully restored by a father and son from NY, then painted in Atomic Orange (a C7 color). It was stunning from a distance, and even more so up close; and the “story” was incredible. They were very appreciative of being picked, and great representatives of the hobby. And, while in line for the celebrity judge meeting, Harlan Charles introduced me to Josh Holder, another GREAT ambassador for GM Engineering. Additionally, as many of you know, Andrea was the receptionist for Audi Allentown for its first years of existence, while it operated out of a temporary building/trailer. And, for a short 6 weeks, I was a salesperson there. While there, I sensed something very special about two of the younger members of the sales team. Now, fast forward almost 6 years, and one of those two is the GM of the Ciocca Subaru dealership they acquired from Kerbeck, and the other is the GM of Ciocca Corvette. We reconnected at Carlisle, and they invited Andrea and I to join them for their small dinner off-site with the GM Team on Friday night. Andrea and I ended up sitting with Keith Cornett, aka the “Corvette Blogger,” and Exterior Design Manager (although he has a more impressive formal title) Kirk Bennion. I was already acquaintances with both,

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(Continued from page 24) but it was nice to spend quiet time with them. We spent the evening sharing Corvette stories, and learning about the GM Team’s incredible passion for the car. Carlisle continues to be a magical place. . . In terms of the NCM, the Anniversary Celebration event is happening as I type this. I was hoping to attend as your Am- bassador, but my pending home sale prohibited that from happening. I am trying to participate remotely as time allows. I will try and update with next month’s letter, but the NCM did just announced (yesterday, 09/01/21) they’ve selected a new President and CEO – Sharon Brawner. I’m incredibly excited for this change, as are many others. Sharon drives a C7 Corvette, and has worked the last 20+ years for the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum as SVP of Sales and Marketing. She just seems like a perfect fit in every sense of what the NCM needs. I am excited to meet her, and have her meet many of our AACC members. I am hopeful the full story will be elsewhere in the newsletter, but, as I said, I’m late with my submission this month (who am I kidding, I am *ALWAYS* late, but later than normal this month), so I expect the rest of the document is complete. In any case, you’ll see the story at some point. Given my lateness, I’ll sign off here. Save the wave, see everybody for our event on the 11th, where we will be bringing both a Corvette and a “Corvette-powered Cadillac.”

Al Fuller AACC’s Master Ambassador to the National Corvette Museum

NCM News & Events 24 at 20: Honoring Earnhardt, Corvette and the Overall Win at Daytona Wed., Aug. 04 | Twenty years ago at the 24 Hours of Daytona, two epic things happened in Corvette history. We invite you to join us as we celebrate that anniversary with the opening of an exhibit called 24 at 20: Earnhardt, Corvette, and the Overall Win at Dayto- na. On September 2nd, we will host a seminar featuring champion- ship-winning driver Andy Pilgrim, former Corvette Racing Program Manager Doug Fehan, and retired Corvette Racing Marketing Man- ager Gary Claudio, who will share their memories of that historic race, and all that led to it. Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 26 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 28, Iss. 9 | September 2021 NCM

NCM News & Events Stingray Grill Set to Open on August 12th Wed., Aug. 04 | The Stingray Grill, an all-new dining experience at the National Corvette Mu- seum is set to open on August 12th. The art gallery-esque venues [sic] "has a similar level of quality and feel, as each element compliments others to create and [sic] impression on all your sense[s]. The Corvette Stingray itself has something for every sense, except taste, and the Stingray Grill now adds that," said Consulting Curator of Exhibits Tom Peters.

Learn more about the Stingray Grill and check out the menu  here

Thank You Jack for Leading the NCM! Wed., Aug. 04 | National Corvette Museum Interim President & CEO Jack Matukas com- pleted his service to the Museum on Friday, July 30. Jack served as a Museum Board member from 2002 to 2015, and his affection for the Museum led him to agree to serve in this capaci- ty.

“As Interim President/CEO, I’ve been fortunate to witness firsthand the dedication and enthusi- asm shown by the entire NCM staff. That positive attitude carries over into making every per- son that comes through our doors feel welcome. That is the formula for our current success and will guide us as we move forward. I am pleased and, at the same time humbled, to have played a small role in achieving our objective of continuing to build the NCM into the strong, vibrant organization we all can be proud of for years to come. Also, a shout out to all our members, ambassadors, volunteers and Corvette Clubs. Your continued support shows the affection you have for “The Home for all things Corvette”. You will always be welcome here. Thank you everyone for your kind words of support and for placing your trust in me. I know that you will do the same for the incoming President/CEO.

The future is bright indeed.”

- Jack Matukas

The Museum Board is well on its way with the search for a new President & CEO, and we are planning to make an an- nouncement soon.

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NCM News & Events Continued... Corvette Raced by Couple Donated Thu., Aug. 12 | David and Linda Goebel donated their 2007 Corvette Race Car to the National Corvette Museum on Wednesday, August 11th. Both David and Linda have an impressive racing past. David began in Drag Racing and the pair autocrossed with multiple NCCC championships before moving into the SCCA Re- gional and National Divisions, as well as Pro Racing. This Corvette will be used by Andy Pilgrim at the NCM Motorsports Park for Hot Laps and more!

Join the Andy Pilgrim Driving Experience @ NCM Thu., Aug. 19 | We are excited to announce that we just opened THREE spots for the August 30th Andy Pilgrim Driving Experience. Book now before it's too late! All other dates are sold out, so this availability won't last long...

The Andy Pilgrim Driving Experience is hand crafted by Pro Racer and Corvette Hall of Fame Inductee, Andy Pilgrim, and will put participants in the driver's seat of a C8 Corvette with personalized feedback from Andy throughout the 1- day program!

5-time Championship winning Pro Racer and Corvette Hall of Famer Andy Pilgrim is“ in the house” at NCM Motorsports Park! Andy has won 5 championships and 74 races so far in his professional racing career. For 2021 he will be driving a Ferrari GT3 for the SKI Autosport team in selected IGT, Global GT and Trans Am races.

UPDATE: A fourth date has been added, on Nov. 14th.

See the Vision Realized: 60 Years of Mid-Engine Corvette Design Exhibit Thu., Aug. 19 | The last day for guests to see The Vision Realized: 60 Years of Mid-Engine Corvette Design exhibit will be Sunday, September 12th. Replacing this exhibit in the design and engineering area will be Generations of Inno- vations from Friday, October 1st through December 31st, 2021. Click to  Plan a Visit

Sports Car Market Magazine Names its 2021 “40 Under 40” Honorees Thu., Aug. 19 | Sports Car Market has named its top “40 Under 40” for 2021. One of the National Corvette Museum's very own has made the list. Congratulations to Director of Collections and Curator, Derek E. Moore for being selected! This is only the second time that the magazine has recognized 40 car enthusiasts under 40 years old who are leaders in the collector-car world. Hundreds of nominations were received from Sports Car Market readers and the final list was selected by the magazine’s editorial staff. Congratulations Derek! Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 28 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 28, Iss. 9 | September 2021 NCM

NCM News & Events Continued... NCM Wins 2021 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award Thu., Aug. 26 | The National Corvette Museum would like to announce that it has been rec- ognized as a 2021 Travelers’ Choice award winner. This achievement celebrates businesses that consistently deliver fantastic experiences to travelers around the globe, having earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the last 12 months. Thank you to all of those who made this award possible!

NCM Names Sharon Brawner as New President and CEO Wed., Sep. 1 | The National Corvette Museum Board of Directors has selected Sharon Brawner to serve as Presi- dent and CEO of the National Corvette Museum. Brawner joins the National Corvette Museum, effective today, from Nashville, TN where she served as the longtime Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.

NCM Board Chairman Glenn Johnson said “We are thrilled to announce that we have hired Sharon Brawner as President and CEO of the National Corvette Museum. Sharon possesses the necessary skills to expand the mission of this museum and work collaboratively across the or- ganization to help us reach our strategic objectives. Sharon’s leadership skills are proven, and we’re fortunate that her career path led her to our organization.”

NCM Search Committee Chair Kai Spande said of the process to find Brawner, “We teamed with a firm specializing in not-for-profit organizations to conduct a thorough, nationwide search to find the best possible candidates. There were many, but Sharon Brawner was the clear choice. Not only does Sharon have extensive experience leading one of the most successful museums in the world, but she’s also a true car buff who was born and raised in Kentucky. We’re looking forward to a bright future with Sharon in the driver’s seat.”

“As a Kentucky native and a true car enthusiast, I have long been a fan of the Corvette. I’m thrilled to be able to bring my experience in tourism, museum, and non-profit leadership to The National Corvette Museum,” said Brawner. “I’m beyond honored to accept the position of President and CEO, and I know that, together with the NCM team, we can create incredible new opportunities to continue the growth and success of this world class museum.”

Brawner spent just shy of two decades at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum supporting its mission of pre- serving and interpreting the history of country music. Brawner initially joined the Country Music Hall of Fame and Mu- seum staff in 2001 as director of new business development. During her tenure at the museum, Brawner made a sig- nificant impact on many fronts. Under Brawner’s direction, just since the museum’s 2014 expansion, earned revenues

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(Continued from page 28) grew over 42% through 2019. These gross revenues exceeded $42.1 million, having grown from $29.6 million in 2014.

In her most recent role as senior vice president of sales, marketing & IT, Brawner had day-to-day oversight of the mu- seum’s traditional revenue-producing areas including admission ticket sales, special event sales, restaurant and cater- ing sales, product licensing, corporate sponsorships, and the Museum’s retail store sales. Also operated by the muse- um, Brawner oversaw management of Historic RCA Studio B, the Home of 1,000 Hits, and Hatch Show Print, one of the oldest working letterpress shops in America. Additionally, Brawner led the Museum’s traditional advertising, promo- tions and other marketing communications including the museum’s website, social media outreach, and publicity efforts.

Prior to joining the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum staff, Brawner was vice president of sales, marketing and communications for the Nashville Sounds AAA Baseball team and, before that, served as the vice president of admin- istration for the Nashville Kats Arena Football team. Early on in her career, Brawner served 10 years in the hotel and hospitality fields within the areas of sales, marketing and corporate partnerships with the likes of Opryland Hotel, Loews Anatole Hotel, Galt House Hotel and others.

Brawner is a graduate of the 2019 class of Leadership Nashville and currently serves on the board of Feed America First. For 11 years, Brawner served as a board member of the Tennessee Tourism Committee and was a board member for the TransPerfect Music City Bowl. Brawner also served as an adjunct professor at Belmont University, teaching a Masters-level class on sports marketing with an emphasis on corporate sponsorships. Brawner is a native of Hodgen- ville, Kentucky and attended Western Kentucky University.

Brawner will assume full CEO duties effective today, September 1, 2021.

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interior). 57,00 miles. Originally was an AACC car. Asking $12,500 OBO. (Roy, 717-635-5897)2010 2001 Magnetic Red Coupe — Black int., 6-spd, 38,000 miles, new tires, Chrome wheels, Removable top (body colored), NE Philly, nd garage-kept, 2 owner, asking $20,000. (Tom, 215-888-7721 or 215-722-8371)2012 AACC CAR!! 2014 Laguna Blue Coupe — Kalahari int., 13,451 miles, Auto, 3LT, Chrome Wheels, Performance Exhaust, Nav, Carbon Fiber Roof Panel, Xpel Clear Film Paint Protection, Custom Stingray Floor and Cargo Mats, Battery Protection Package, Dark Gray Calipers, Heated & Ventilated Seats, Michelin PSS Run Flat Tires. Multiple judged show trophy winner; Impeccable condition, not one imperfection, no accidents.

Fully stock, no outside engine mods, 2 key fobs. $52,995. (Mike, 201-572-8023,  [email protected])2105 2016 Night Race Blue LT2 Convertible – Blue top, Gray Interior, 7-spd, Magnetic Selective Ride, Performance Data Recorder w/ Nav, Black ma-

chined wheels, Multi-mode exhaust. 9,400 miles. $60,000 negotiable. (Michael, 610-751-1303)2107 1964 Parts – Original 15" rims and hubcaps on new bias ply whitewalls ($300) and hood parts (male hood locks, female hood locks, hood hinges, hood support 2 -1/16 hood hinge shims and 1-1/16 door hinge shims; sandblasted and cadmium plate; $350). John ([email protected],

732-715-2854)2105 2002 C5 5-spoke Alloy Wheels – Original rims on car only 10 miles, garage stored. 2 - 17" (fr), 2 - 18" (rr). Internet advertised for $190/200

(used). Asking $130/140 each. (Marianne, 610-262-3597 or  [email protected])2107 C5 Factory Chromed Aluminum Wheels — (2) 245/40ZR17s on 17” front rims and (2) 245/40ZR-18s on 18” rears, 5 open spoke design. Fronts have almost 100% tread, rears have 75%. $1000. (Tony,-570-499-9100)2104

C6 Stock Factory Exhaust for Z06 — FREE — Contact if you are interested before disposed! (Mark, 610-945-4031)2106 C8 Aluminum Wheels -- Q8P (2) 19X8.5 Front Rims and (2) 20X11 Rear Rims, 5 Open Spoke Bright Silver Painted Aluminum, with Wheel Caps,

Lug Nuts, and TPMs. Brand new, never been used, still in boxes. $1000. (Ken-610-351-0755 or  [email protected])2104

1965-66-67 Corvette Coupe — Prefer a small block, stick and disc brakes. A/C would be a plus. (Ken, 267-249-8362)2001

‘67 Corvette Coupe — 4-spd., driver level car. (Matt, 302-632-1585)2107

1985 Front & Rear Body Panels — Good condition. (Mark, 862-220-0077)2106 Page 31 AllentownCorvetteClub.org Blank ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 28, Iss. 9 | September 2021 ALLENTOWN AREA CORVE TTE CLUB, INC.

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