February - Corvette Super Sports

February 2007
Corvette Super Sports is a car club made up of Corvette owners with a
passion for a fine driving machine, with the goal to participate in and support auto-related
activities, such as: car shows, auto-crossing, rallies, drag racing, caravans, cruises,
parades, etc. We support (N.C.C.C.) National Council of Corvette Clubs, National
Corvette Museum, several social, civic, and charitable organizations. CSS is incorporated
as a non-profit organization in the County of Orange, California.
We welcome guests to our meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00PM at
the "SIZZLER" Steak, Seafood & Salad Bar restaurant located at 1401 N. Harbor Blvd,
Fullerton, CA 92835 (Harbor Blvd. at Brea Blvd.)
Who’s Who at Corvette Super Sports
Officers
Board of Governors
President: Greg Glodery
Vice-President: Joe Orrico
Secretary: Cindy Orrico
Treasurer: Teresa Cruz
Newsletter: Kathy Baddley
Webmaster: Jan Works
N.C.C.C.: Ellis Chee
Donna Stewart
Tom Cuccio
Ann Meeuwenberg
Ron DeBartolomeis
Jim Cooper
Sal Cruz
Chairpersons
Clothing-Shirts: Doug Meeuwenberg
Clothing-Jackets & Hats: Shirley Jones
Socials:
Charity: Marietta Darke
Raffle:
Meeting Hostess: Linda Norris
Membership/Hospitality: Donna Stewart
Phone Committee Chairman: Donna Stewart
Sergeant at Arms: Bill Darke
Trophies/Awards: Tom Cuccio
Dealer Rep: Ron DeBartolomeis
Car Show Chairman: Rick Miller
Car Show Co-Chair: Ron DeBartolomeis
Historian: Pat & Jan Works
Banquet:
Don’t forget the Board Meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM. The
meetings’ venue will be changed each month to add variety and the location will be
announced at the monthly Club meeting. Board meetings are open to all members. We
encourage you to attend and welcome your comments pro and con.
Message From the President
Welcome all to a new year with Corvette Super Sports. The activities have already
started with our annual banquet held at the NHRA museum. Once again Linda and Vicky
did an outstanding job on the event.
Our racers took off for Pahrump, Nevada and made their donatation of tire rubber at
Spring Mountain Raceway. The word is that Mike Baddley cut ten seconds off his time
and was only three seconds behind Joe O. Someone may need to get more
horsepower…soooon! Check the calendar of events for the next race days at Spring
Mountain.
Speaking of checking the calendar, in the near future, the monthly newsletter will be
posted on the club webpage for all to view. Monthly mailings of this document will be
reduced greatly to conserve mailing costs. Should any one not be equipped that new
invention called a computer, we will have a limited number of newsletters available at the
general meeting each month.
By now most everyone has heard that we have a new club sponsor, Selman Chevrolet.
This new association was brought about largely though the efforts of Ron De and Rick
Miller and through the tired less work of Geno Atchison from the dealership. This new
association will be good for the club, our members and our charities. The next big event
will be a car show at the Selman dealership on April 14, 2007. Additional information is
on the club webpage and flyers that will be available at March’s general meeting.
If you were not at February’s meeting and are planning to attend March’s general
meeting you may want to come a little early. February’s meeting was packed with new
people and regulars. That’s it for this month…Check the calendar of events…lots of
things coming up!
Best Regards,
Greg
General Meeting Minutes, February 6, 2007
First things first: A note from the “New” Secretary: At this time, I apologize for any
incorrect spellings or mistyped information. This is my first letter and I’m not familiar
with ‘All’ names, faces and facts! So, please let me know of any corrections. Thank you!!
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Greg opened our first official “General Meeting” of 2007 (at 7:13pm – late this time, won’t
happen again, I’ll be nagging him!) and the house was packed!!! We have an official meeting
due to our quorum was met. Welcome to everyone and Happy 2007! Greg humored us with
his usual appreciated joke!
Corvette Super Sports is very thrilled to have Merrill from Weir Canyon Chevrolet and Nick
from Selman join tonight’s meeting! Thank you gentlemen for sharing our meeting with us!
A bit of trivia: Greg advised us that our personal information that is computed onto the little
plastic motel electronic key, is “NOT” erased after you check out!! He suggested that the
keys be taken to registration upon check out and requested that the information be stripped
from these cards. Thanks, Greg for your background knowledge!
Regional NCCC Committee Report from Ellis Chee:
a. Jan 20, Governor’s meeting. 17 clubs were present.
b. Presentation of last years Regional NCCC competition awards:
i. Joe Orrico won 5th, Cindy Orrico won 3rd – Joe is getting closer to wearing that skirt!!! ☺
ii. Wagon Master, Allen Morris is setting up a caravan to travel to the NCCC
Convention in Nashville this coming June. You can contact Allen at
949.367.9000 or [email protected] for details. Additional details are
forthcoming! The convention is June 16-22nd. Joe and Cindy will be driving
out also, however, maybe not with the caravan, so please contact them if you
would like to join the fun!
iii. Ellis has more NCCC patches for $1.00 each.
At our CSS Banquet on January 13th, a new list was distributed to ensure the roster is updated
and correct – PLEASE make sure you have completed form so that we have your correct
information. Through my experience, it’s pretty darn tough to contact you if we have the
wrong number! A HUGE Thank you to Vicki, Linda and all others that made this night a
success!! You are SO appreciated for your extended efforts! Also, it was quite touching to
see the welcomed participation of our sponsors from Selman and Weir Canyon Chevrolet!
We greatly thank them for the enthusiasm that they share with us. And…. On such a bright
note to this….. We were honored as Geno presented CSS with a sponsorship check of
$2,000.00!!! CSS, along with Selman and Weir Canyon – we are going to enjoy an awesome
year!! Many, many thanks for the support! Greg presented Geno with some photographs
taken of the Selman and Weir Canyon employees that attended the banquet. Ron Jobes was
not present at our banquet, therefore, Greg presented him tonight with his congratulatory 5
Year Pin! Congrats, Ron!!
Marrietta Darke’s Report:
a. Jill Teson – At our Christmas Party at Jill’s house, we collected $185 and a check was
sent to “His House”. She received a thank you letter from them for our donation! GO
CSS!!
Donna Stewart’s Report: (Wow – this was so impressive, so many new interests!!)
a. Jeff Henninger is a former CSS President and honorary member – 34 years!!!!. He lives
in Indianapolis.
b. Billy Cox – friend of Ron DeB (By the way, DeBartolomeis is too long to type while
chewing gum, therefore, from here forward, I now change it to DeB ☺).
c. Mark Gallarda
d. Merrill Strachan from Weir Canyon, one of our great sponsors. Merrill is our “Corvette
Specialist at Weir!!
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Nick Nguyen from Selman – yet another great sponsor representative, our Club
representative and Corvette specialist at Selman!!
f. Johnny Rocket (Simon) from Covina – friend and racing buddy of Joe & Cindy Orrico.
g. Phil Arey from Huntington Beach!
h. Art Galaro is Joe’s neighbor (Above)?? Teaches professional motorcycle racing. Talked
his neighbor into buying a new Z06 (That would have been difficult for any of us, huh?).
i. Tommy Demarca and Craig Perkins – just more friends and acquaintances from Selman
Chevrolet and Geno (Gosh, aren’t we glad that Geno is so shy?) Tom is looking to
purchase one of our favorite cars – um, that would be a CORVETTE!
j. Brian – local business owner – looking to buy – is friends with all the other new friends
listed above!
k. Dennis Dickerson – he wore a Porsche shirt! That’s ok – we shouldn’t have any trouble
converting him!!
l. Joe Cruz – has a 1981. His daughter came with him to enjoy our meeting.
“I” would like to make a comment here… most of our Newcomers came from a referral from
Geno, I believe we should send Geno over to Selman Chevrolet to purchase a New
CORVETTE! He certainly fits in with us!
Treasurer’s Report – Teresa Cruz:
a. Petty Cash = $75.
b. Checking = $___________. This does NOT include our Selman $2,000.00 contribution,
which will be our first 2007 deposit!!
Old Business - Greg:
a. Thanks again to Linda and Vicki for all their outstanding efforts and work that they
continue to demonstrate throughout the years for our special events, ie. Banquets,
bowling, etc.
b. Selman handed out a mascot – it’s on Greg’s desk at work – a toy Corvette. – (Greg,
we’d better not find out that it’s big enough to drive!!)
c. Valentine’s Day bowling was last weekend. Ann stated some people were not notified
and apologies were expressed. A new phone committee is being formed in hopes of this
not occurring again. The event was a success – fun was had, money and fun prizes were
won.
d. New faces at head table: Joe Orrico is Vice President, Cindy Orrico is Secretary (That’s
me!), Teresa Cruz is Treasurer. Many thanks to the previous Officers. All new Board
Members stood and were recognized.
e. Sometimes, I wonder what is up with this club…. But our New Years Eve party was held
by, no less than Mustang Sally and his child bride Renita!! Well, at least there was no
Mustang in site and there were 220 Jello Shots and a motor home parked across the street
for those who lost at playing billiards (HA!). What can I say, but THANKS!!! Some
couldn’t make it all the way to midnight, but those people usually felt better on New
Years Day too!! For those that stayed, Scott and Renita were grateful for the 2 remaining
Jello Shots for the next morning!
f. Joe stated that at Spring Mountain Racing a week ago, the new Engineer for all
Corvettes, Tadge, was present. He has a question and answer session about the future –
naturally, he could not disclose many details, however, was encouraging that
CORVETTE LIVES!! Tadge and his wife came out to the track on Sunday and were
signing car parts!! A small world that it is, Joe’s employment takes him to Alaska at
times and he is associated with the Corvette Club in Alaska. One of their members, Gene
Augustine is staying in the area, but without ‘his’ Corvette. So…. Where there’s a
WANT, there’s a way!! He actually “Rented” a new C-6 in Las Vegas, drove it to
Pahrump and proceeded to race the track and truly loved every minute of it! They don’t
have such luxuries in Alaska!.
New Business:
a. Our Car Show with Selman will be on Saturday, April 14th. Flyers are in the process of
being made and will be distributed ASAP! One arrangement that would be beneficial to
CSS, Selman, Weir, that we have an ability to draw in members of other clubs and
successful in car shows, so PLEASE, pass the word!. Emphasis on Corvettes, but have
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opened it up to other models… Ron DeB stated that all Corvettes, C-1 through C-6, hot
rods, trucks cars, all GM, all pre 1970 Classics, and Hot Rods will be on the venue.
There will be prizes for each category. Details are still being perfected! Unfortunately,
time ‘not’ permitting; this will NOT be a sanctioned event. We will also have our normal
Car Show at the Elk’s Club on August 18th. A deposit has been given to the Elk’s Club
to hold our date. It is highly encouraged that everyone participate and we dearly need
more raffle prizes, so please put your Corvette caps on and call on your friends! We will
also need volunteers help with parking, etc. during the day of the show. Please – “Do the
Hokie Pokie – put both feet in and volunteer! OH! And don’t forget to register ‘your’
car! Pre-Registration cost is $25.00, after that, it goes up $10.00!! Car Show Day
Registration time is from 9:00 – 11:00am and the event should be concluded by 2:00pm.
We are doing something new; we will be giving cash awards!! Please support this event!
Estimated flyer time is the next couple weeks.
Vice President’s Report – Joe Orrico
DATES
Feb 17 &
18th
Feb 24th
March 9
& 10
March 18th
March 21st
April 14th
April 14 –
15th
April 21 –
22
April 21st
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EVENT
Civil War Enactment –
Calico
Adam’s Car Care Products –
Detailing
Gambler’s Classic –
Laughlin
Cal Rods, San Gabriel
Irwindale Speedway (CSS
March Event)
CSS & SELMAN
CHEVROLET CAR SHOW
Long Beach Grand Prix
COMMENTS
See Jill or Rick Miller - Caravan
Ron Deb needs final count by Feb 20th
Meet at Sizzler at 8am, depart 8:30am prompt!
Caravan will depart Carrow’s (60 Freeway at
Mountain) at 9am SHARP! See Donna Stewart
See Ed Childs / Flyer Available
Flyers Available – Caravan departs Coco’s on
Imperial / 57 Freeway at 2:45pm sharp.
☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ = CSS Club Members!
Spring Mountain Corvette
See Joe or Cindy Orrico
Track Days
Hot Nevada Vettes Car
With Spring Mountain Event (Above)
Show/Rallye
As you can see, our new Secretary (That’s me! And I can chew gum while typing) likes to
type, therefore, our Newsletter will be reduced from US Mail to email, for those who have
email access. Hard copy will be distributed for those who do not have email. Please notify
Cindy if you still require a mailed copy. Our Newsletter will also be posted on our website!!
Yeah!
Geno announced that there is an upcoming Jackson’s Invitational Golf Tournament for charity
if anyone would like to attend. It’s a $500 donation to play. This event will be held on
Friday, April 27th . Geno also is looking for volunteers for working this event, selling raffle
tickets, etc. Geno will buy dinner! Support Pediatric Kids!
Beginning the first part of March, Selman and Weir will include advertising our car show on
April 14th. Cool!
Get Your Jacket, Get Your Corvette Super Sports Jacket!! If you are interested in purchasing
a CSS jacket, please see Shirley Jones.
WOW - Mustang Sally (Ok, Scott) is the proud owner of a HUGE CORVETTE LOGO
TATTOO on his back!! What a man with dedication….. AND A HIGH PAIN
TOLERANCE!
Greg inquired as to who likes to golf? He would like to organize a fun fundraiser and/or
social gathering. Is there any interest in pursuing further? Any volunteers? This could be a
club event. No other car club to Greg’s knowledge has done this before, therefore, revenue
might be grand? Geno has some interest with Selman, possible foursomes could be
established.
Prizes and Winners for tonight: (A few more than once!)
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Ed Norris won the dinner raffle
50/50: $65 – Won by Ed Norris? Is this fixed?
Raffle prizes won by: Ron Jobes, Billy Cox, Mustang Sally, Bert Weist, Tim Pearson,
Billy Cox (2 time winner!), Lynn Miller, Donna Stewart, Jeff Henninger, Ginger Girvin,
Joe Orrico, Billy Cox (Gee, 3 time winner!), Diane Weist,
Greg and Ron DeB displayed our new CSS Banner provided by Selman!! Our new one has
locking capabilities for those considering um…. “Borrowing it?” Think again!! ☺
Doug stated that the Corvette blankets/throws are in progress. The price has dropped $10.00.
Current price is $25.00. Doug said he would place the order of 25.00. Please contact Doug to
get your orders in!
Greg advised that the next Directors meeting will be posted on the website, however, you will
need to ‘go down one level’. Jan Parks will also post it on the calendar section on the web.
We will have a short cruise/social gathering and dinner. All are invited, not just members.
Members voted in were: Bert & Diane Weist (Yeah!) and Larry & Roylene Camp.
Donna Stewart motioned the meeting be closed, Jeff Henninger seconded that motion! .
May you have a very Blessed Month of February, may your love of your Corvette continue and may I
someday get the nerve to get a Corvette Logo Tattoo, just like Scott’s!!!
Respectfully Submitted By:
Cindy Orrico – Secretary (AKA Goddess)
P.S. Mark your calendars – Secretaries Day is April 25th!!!! ☺
Newsletter Editor
Our goal in 2007 is to make the CSS newsletter as informative and useful to our club
members as possible. We therefore look for feedback and suggestions on format, content
etc. As you can see, the majority of content comes from members on planned activities
as well as cruise, show and race experiences. Please submit your suggestions and article
content at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.
Calendar of Events
March 2007
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Sun
Pomona Swap Meet at the L. A. County Fairgrounds, 5:00 am to 2:00 pm, rain or
shine; car parts and related items; general admission $8; children under 12 free.
Flyer
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Tues
General Club Meeting
910
SatSun
Gamblers Classic Car Show and Poker Run (15th annual) "Back to the River" at
River Palms, Laughlin, Nevada. Register before 1-31-07 to save $25.00. Flyer and
registration form
17- Sat18 Sun
8th annual Palm Springs Corvette Association Car Show and Autocross at the
Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio, Calif. All proceeds go to charity to help find a
cure for Lou Gehrig's Disease (A.L.S.) Open to all makes and models.
Info: Ed or Penny Goad (760) 365-1959 or email
Sun
Cal-Rods (San Gabriel Valley) Car Show at Santa Anita - street rods, customs,
classics and Corvettes. Corvettes will be judged separately; 1st, 2nd & 3rd places in
five classifications. Car show on the infield 10:30 am to 4:00 pm; Day at the Races
(first race at 12:30 pm) includes free racing program and handicapping seminar for
entrants; pony rides and carnival games for kids until 4:00 pm. Registration $20 by
March 12; $25 day of show if space is available. Call (909) 626-0300 for more
information or flyer and registration form here
18
Sun
Comanche Cruise Car & Bike Show at Canyon High School, 220 W. Imperial
Highway, Anaheim. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Open to all cars, rods, specialty vehicles,
exotics, trucks and bikes. Club participation awards, trophies, raffle. Flyer and
registration form.
20
Tues
CSS Board Meeting
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21- Wed25 Sun
Yosemite Area Film Festival for Car Enthusiasts in Oakhurst, Calif. Displays of
racing, vintage, antique and exotic cars, automobilia and souvenir vendors, wellknown race car drivers and automotive industry personalities. Five days of
screening automotive films from the '50s through today. Special guests to include
James Garner and "Mr. Corvette" Dick Guldstand. Flyer and website with schedule
and tickets
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NASCAR at Irwindale Speedway - CSS Corvettes in a mini car show in the Chalet
Village area, each car and two occupants get free admission for an evening of
spectating and a paced "lap of honor" around the high banks of the speedway.
Caravaners will meet in Fullerton and depart at 2:45 pm for Irwindale. Flyer
Sat
April 2007
3
Tues General Club Meeting
Joint CSS/Selman Car Show at Selman Chevrolet in Orange.
Corvettes, all-GM, and pre-1970s vehicles. Selman will provide FREE Bar-B-Q with
soft drinks included (no alcohol)
CHiPs For Kids will be represented.
Pre-registration is $25 before April 1
On-site registration is $35, 9 am-11 am; Show is 11 am-2:00 pm
Judging categories, registration form and more information
CSS Members: Please help Marietta obtain raffle prizes for this event.
**The CSS tax ID number is 952466878**
Thanks for your support with our first event with our NEW sponsor.
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Sat
17
Tues CSS Board Meeting
2122
SatSun
Corvette Track Days at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump, NV.
There will be a BBQ on Saturday evening.
Info: (877) VET4FUN Spring Mountain or here
Register: (800) 391-6891
202122
FriSatSun
Hot Nevada Vettes' Corvette Days 2007 at Spring Mountain, Pahrump, Nevada.
Concurrent with the Corvette Track Days event. Begins with a welcome mixer on
Friday evening, NCCC-sanctioned People's Choice Car Show on Saturday, and
"Seven Sins" Poker Rallye on Sunday. Website and Registration Form
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Sun
Pomona Swap Meet at the L.A. County Fairgrounds, 5:00 am to 2:00 pm, rain or
shine; car parts and related items; general admission $8; children under 12 free.
Flyer
May 2007
1
Tues
General Club Meeting
Sat
Corvettes of Riverside Club Car Show at Riverside Plaza, 3545 Central Ave.,
Riverside, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, trophies, music, raffles, auction. Registration $25 by
April 1; $35 after that. Call Joe Cupido (951) 274-0547. Registration and more
details here
6
Sun
Corvettes Limited “All Chevy" Car Show, At Team Chevrolet, 3003 E. Colorado
Blvd., Pasadena. Registration 8-9:00 am; judging 10:30 am - 1:00 pm. Trophies,
raffle, 50/50 drawing. All proceeds donated to charity. Registration $20 by April 15;
$25 afterwards. Info: Ralph Verdicchio (626) 335-2142 or Burke Chaplin (626) 4444159. Trophy classes and registration form
15
Tues
CSS Board Meeting
Sat
Corvettes of San Diego Corvette Dreamin’ Car Show at San Diego Mission Bay.
Sanctioned People's Choice car show and non-sanctioned concours (judged) at the
same location. Trophies, dash plaques, raffle prizes. Registration 7:00-9:30 am,
judging 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Registration for Concours Car Show $30; People's
Choice Car show $20. Information and registration form
Sun
North County Corvettes Club Plastic Fantastic 2007 Car Show. All-Corvette
People's Choice and Concours (judged) at Spanish Landing near San Diego Airport.
Registration for Concours $20 before May 10; People's Choice $20 before May 10;
add $5.00 on site. Registration form
SatSun
Gasoline Alley's Eighth Annual Birthday Bash, North Las Vegas, Nevada. Event
kickoff party will be held on Saturday from 4:00pm to 11:00pm at The Cannery
Casino and Hotel and includes live bands, dedicated parking, vendors, trophies and
drawings. Sunday from 7:00am to 5:00pm, we're on the grass at Eldorado Park. As
always, this event is open to all vehicles, motorcycles, trucks, low riders, racecars,
etc. Show trophies include Best of Show, Top Twenty, Participants' Pick, Kid's Pick,
and People's Choice. Drawings throughout Sunday for prizes including Mario
Andretti Racing School, dinners and shows on the Strip, NHRA memorabilia, and
more. All proceeds to benefit The Lili Claire Foundation, which assists children with
neurogenetic defects. Registration $25 by May 16; $30 on-site. More details and
registration form or call Mike at (702) 371-7469.
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June 2007
3
Sun
Pomona Swap Meet at the L. A. County Fairgrounds, 5:00 am to 2:00 pm, rain or
shine; car parts and related items; general admission $8; children under 12 free.
Flyer
5
Tues
General Club Meeting
1316
Wed- West Coast Region Caravan to the 2007 NCCC Convention in Nashville.
Sat
Wagonmaster Allen Morris or (949) 367-9000. Caravan schedule
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SatFri
2007 NCCC Convention in Nashville, Tenn. Information and registration.
19
Tues
CSS Board Meeting
July 2007
3
Tues General Club Meeting
15
Sun
17
Tues CSS Board Meeting
Pomona Swap Meet at the L. A. County Fairgrounds, 5:00 am to 2:00 pm, rain or
shine; car parts and related items; general admission $8; children under 12 free.
Flyer
August 2007
7
Tues
General Club Meeting
18
Sat
Corvette Super Sports Car Show. Buena Park Elks Club. Details to come.
21
Tues
CSS Board Meeting
26
Sun
Pomona Swap Meet at the L. A. County Fairgrounds, 5:00 am to 2:00 pm, rain or
shine; car parts and related items; general admission $8; children under 12 free.
Flyer
September 2007
4
Tues
General Club Meeting
18
Tues
CSS Board Meeting
October 2007
2
Tues General Club Meeting
14
Sun
16
Tues CSS Board Meeting
Pomona Swap Meet at the L. A. County Fairgrounds, 5:00 am to 2:00 pm, rain or
shine; car parts and related items; general admission $8; children under 12 free.
Flyer
November 2007
6
Tues
General Club Meeting
20
Tues
CSS Board Meeting
December 2007
2
Sun
Pomona Swap Meet at the L. A. County Fairgrounds, 5:00 am to 2:00 pm, rain or
shine; car parts and related items; general admission $8; children under 12 free.
Flyer
4
Tues
General Club Meeting
18
Tues
CSS Board Meeting
Birthdays & Anniversaries
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
Nick Nguyen 2/01 (Sponsor/Dealership)
Tammy Mielke 2/9
Doug Meeuwenberg 2/15
Mark Costello 2/24
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Tom Cuccio 3/3
Bert Wiest 3/9
Pat Works 3/17
Teresa Cruz 3/26
Ron DeBartolomeis 3/30
FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES
Bert & Dianne Wiest 2/14
MARCH ANNIVERSARIES
Maynard & Ann Wilson 3/16
Geoff & Ginger Girvin 3/21
NCCC West Coast Region Point Standings
Final Results for 2006
CLUBS
CLUB
2005 POINTS
2006 POINTS
Vapor Trail Vettes
419 (8th)
1022
Corvettes of Temecula Valley
1149 (1st)
907
Corvettes West
1075 (2nd)
812
Pomona Valley Corvette Association
514 (6th)
785
Corvette Super Sports
920 (3rd)
744
Antelope Valley Corvette Club
697 (5th)
627
Las Vegas Corvettes Association
179
387
Vettes 'R' Us
918 (4th)
372
Corvettes of San Diego
475 (7th)
322
Victor Valley Vettes
239
313
Wild West Corvette Club
115
229
Corvettes Limited
193
210
Pacific Coast Corvettes
183
190
The Vette Set, Inc.
245 (10th)
131
Corvettes Unlimited
60
124
San Diego Corvette Club
206
120
Corvettes of Southern California
134
114
Southwest Corvettes
73
103
Newport Harbor Corvettes
27
29
Millennium Corvettes
63
24
Cruisin' Corvettes of Kern County
23
Orange County Vettes
246 (9th)
22
Redline Corvettes
41
20
Palm Springs Corvette Club
53
16
Corvettes of Fresno
24
7
North Coast Vettes
75
7
LADIES
NAME
2005 POINTS
2006 POINTS
Nancy E.
39
72
Jean M.
68
Cindy R.
65 (5th)
64
BaLinda M.
88 (4th)
64
Karen S.
141 (1st)
46
Brenda B.
45
Vicki M.
45
Julie Z.
42
Joanna P.
43
43
Cindy L.
41
41
Renee A.
100 (3rd)
41
Lynn M.
39
Linda S.
39
38
Rosemary R.
18
37
Kathy H.
33
37
Jeanie E.
24
36
Sherry V.
9
36
Kathy C.
29
35
Deborah J.
6
34
Ellen B.
20
33
Glenda G.
12
33
Dawnette N.
43 (9th)
31
Roberta S.
13
30
Diana D.
29
Dorothy M.
37
29
Sandra B.
28
29
Roxanne W.
14
28
Cathy W.
15
27
Betty R.
13
27
Susan A.
29
27
Linda T.
27
Carole N.
18
27
Elaine S.
31
27
Benita K.
Gwen H.
26
18
26
Sherry A.
26
Polly P.
25
Becky L.
9
24
Charlotte H.
15
24
Rosemary W.
15
24
Ginger W.
6
23
Leslie C.
65 (7th)
23
Nelly S.
103 (2nd)
22
Janie H.
13
22
Wendy A.
Rita W.
22
65 (6th)
22
Linda N.
21
Teresa C.
20
Lisa H.
34.
20
Kristine M.
12
20
Elaine C.
14
19
Sue J.
61 (8th)
19
Lorri P.
42 (10th)
19
Desmarie S.
19
Elvira R.
19
Donna M.
19
MEN
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2005 POINTS
2006 POINTS
Dave M.
20
117
Tom C.
46
96
Cliff H.
15
76
Scott E.
42
75
Joe O.
61 (10th)
71
Charlie P.
12
67
T.C. M.
104 (2nd)
66
Bob M.
9
65
Steve T.
63 (7th)
63
Doug L.
43
59
Tim S.
46
57
Ron Z.
42
49
Pete E.
27
47
Gene A.
101 (3rd)
47
Paul B.
45
Rick M.
52
45
Carlos V.
9
43
Roy D.
19
39
Larry A.
39
38
Tim P.
37
Doug W.
14
37
Daniel R.
18
37
Keven J.
37
Dan H.
33
37
Randy G.
12
36
Ken R.
35
Andy S.
111 (1st)
35
Jeff B.
21
33
Jim C.
14
33
Leslie R.
15
33
Lytle T.
Ron D.
30
16
Phiip D.
30
30
Dick B.
31
30
Charlie S.
25
30
Jim S.
31
30
Allen M.
27
29
Ron M.
29
Bob D.
29
Tom H.
27
George N.
28
27
Jerry K.
26
Rick C.
26
Dan P.
25
Robert W.
25
John L.
36
24
John T.
24
Steve S.
24
Ralph V.
24
Gregory G.
9
Walt W.
23
23
Howard S.
90 (5th)
22
James H.
27
22
Rick A.
22
Jeff S.
22
Brian C.
62 (9th)
Ray S.
22
22
Craig C.
43
21
Henry L.
9
21
Adrian D.
21
Hector P.
21
Brian R.
31
20
Steve E.
32
20
Mark D.
46
20
Bob B.
67 (6th)
20
Paul C.
20
Tom H.
12
20
Bruce J.
55
19
John P.
62 (8th)
19
Ace C.
9
19
Bill E.
9
19
Fred R.
19
Harold P.
19
Note: For a complete listing of points visit the NCCC web-site at
http://www.corvettesnccc.org/
National Corvette Museum News
(From the NCM web site http://www.corvettemuseum.com)
NASCAR FANS....Spend an Evening with Rick Hendrick
NASCAR fans, don't miss an opportunity to spend
an evening with Rick Hendrick of Hendrick
Motorsports at the National Corvette Museum! The
"Evening with Rick Hendrick" event will take
place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 26. Hendrick
Motorsports will be sending several Corvettes from
Mr. Hendrick's collection to be displayed along with
the Jeff Gordon #24 and Jimmy Johnson #48 Cup
cars.
Attendees to the "Evening With Rick Hendrick"
Fundraising Event will also receive:
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The 2006 Daytona Pace Car Diecast
autographed by Jeff Gordon, Jimmy Johnson
and Rick Hendrick.
Jimmy Johnson Special Edition Diecast
autographed by Jimmy Johnson and crew
members of the #48 car.
A Hendrick Motorsports collectible DVD of
the highlights of the 2006 race season.
Personal time with Mr. Hendrick who will
address those in attendance and then take
questions.
Catered reception.
A donation of $250 per person will reserve your
spot and proceeds will go towards the Museum's
building addition. A significant portion of the
donation will be deductible to the extent of the law.
Please contact us at: 270-781-7973 to reserve your
spot!
Win a New Atomic Orange Corvette
Coupe!
Only 500 tickets are being sold at $250.00 each, on
a chance to win a new 2007 Atomic Orange
Corvette Coupe !. This exciting raffle car is
decorated with the stunning atomic orange color,
and features cashmere interior, the 3LT package,
polished aluminum wheels and automatic
transmission. The winner will be drawn on
Thursday, March 15 at 2:00 p.m. CT in the
Museum's Skydome. Find out more and get your
tickets here:
MORE>>
Event News
Registration is open on three 2007 events scheduled
for April and May!
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Hendrick – April 26-28
C4/ZR-1 Gathering – May 3-5
Corvette Forum Cruise-In - May 24-26
An event at the Museum is like no other
event and offers special activities including:
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Corvette Assembly Plant Tours.
Seminars by Corvette Engineers.
Country-side road tour excursions through
Kentucky back roads with stops at some of
Kentucky's best known attractions.
Drag racing and autocross.
Autograph sessions with Corvette
celebrities.
Auctions featuring rare and historic Corvette
memorabilia and collectibles.
Museum events are open to all enthusiasts.
Corvette Racing
(From the Corvette Racing website http://corvetteracing.com)
Corvette Racing to Defend American Le Mans Series Championships in
2007
Corvette Racing officials announced today [1/17] that America's premier production sports car team intends
to return to the American Le Mans Series in 2007 to defend its GT1 manufacturers, team and drivers
championships. Corvette Racing also plans to race for its sixth GT1 class title in seven years at the 24
Hours of Le Mans.
"The Corvette C6.R race program continues Chevrolet's tradition of racing production-based vehicles to
improve the breed," said GM Racing director Mark Kent. "The continuous exchange of information and the
constant transfer of technology between the racing and production programs ensure that lessons learned on
the track benefit every Corvette on the highway."
Corvette Racing will test in February in preparation for the season-opening round of the 12-race ALMS
series, the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, on March 17, 2007.
Since its debut in 1999, Corvette Racing has competed in 77 races, scoring 51 victories and 34 one-two
finishes. The team has won the ALMS GT1 manufacturers championship for Chevrolet six consecutive
years. Corvette Racing drivers Ron Fellows, Johnny O'Connell, Oliver Gavin and Olivier Beretta have
combined to win the ALMS GT1 drivers championship five consecutive seasons. Other highlights include
five GT1 class victories in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and an overall victory in the 2001 Rolex 24 at
Daytona.
From the Racer’s Pit – Not Your Normal Article
I believe it’s time we at CSS got some action out of our Newsletter and put Kathy
Baddley to work!! So not only am I going to write this Racer’s Pit article, I encourage
someone, anyone – oh, say like Ron Jobes, to write about that “Cleaning The Car” stuff,
Car Show stuff! How about it Ron? (Guess we’ll see who reads this!) I admire a
breathtaking clean car, I just don’t have the energy to clean one that well!!
CSS is made up of many different stories of how we became Corvette lovers, whether it
be the looks, the drive, the power or the need to clean something! When I first started
with CSS, Ron Jobes and Gary Simmerman told me my car was dirty. Well, actually, I
had just got it washed. They proceeded to ask me to pop the hood? Now, I’m thinking
why pop the hood, you don’t clean the engine, do you? Well, they continued to tell me
that I had water spots under the hood of my car and that I need to clean the wax off with
Q-Tips! – “OH Good Grief!” My personal story is that I fell in love with the car when I
saw my first one at 11 years old and bought mine when I was 50! 39 years is a long time
to wait for a dream!!
Now on the other hand, my amazing husband, Joe, believes anyone who buys a Corvette,
buys it for “The Power and Performance” – “What Performance? Then again, I said, “Oh
no – I bought it for the looks!”….. until my first Auto Cross. Who knew how the car
could perform – not me! Therefore, I blossomed into as we say “A Racer” and loving it!
As I have shared about Karen DeB, there is more to the car than looks alone. Karen
appears to be afraid of the car, so was I, so I practiced. Karen took the Ladies Class for
Auto Crossing and she practiced. Now, I guess Karen can go fast with sharp turns, but
can’t take a casual drive around without a helmet. Then there’s Kathy Baddley! Until
last November at Spring Mountain, Kathy had never even driven the car!! Well, that was
until I threatened her with the award that I ended up giving to Karen at our banquet in
January. After threatening Kathy about driving their car on the Parade Lap and getting
no where with my threats, I went off to enjoy my cruise. All of a sudden I hear a horn
honk and of course looked to see what idiot was honking in the grid line! WOW – to my
shock, Kathy and Mike were behind me – KATHY BEHIND THE WHEEL!! Man, was
I scared – SHE’S NEVER DRIVEN THE CAR BEFORE AND SHE’S BEHIND ME!!!
But then, I’ll never forget the ear to ear grin on Mike’s face!!! I think that day started
Mike’s Mid Life Crisis!! But then, now Mike is worried he may have to buy Kathy her
own Corvette!! Geno, I smell a sale!!!
Now, I don’t’ know all that mumbo jumbo about the engine parts, even though I now
have on my resume that I can change brake pads in the parking lot of the Best Western
Hotel in beautiful downtown Pahrump, Nevada!! But I am learning about engine parts –
must be my male side – I like the engine parts rather than the cleaning ingredients! I
clean enough at home and the office. And no, I’ll probably never ‘beat’ Joe’s time so he
has to wear a skirt, but I truly am loving it. Joe has really become hooked and I so love
to see the excitement on his face knowing he’s really gonna try to stay out of the gravel!
And, it gives me the opportunity to stay in some of the saddest motels I’ve ever known!
Oh, and let’s not forget about our trailer and the 19 pairs of shoes I get to take with me!!!
The one thing that the Car Show enthusiasts need to understand is that it doesn’t rain in
California, therefore, they get their car shows all the time. For those of us who race, it’s a
seasonal thing – only in winter. At these far out located race tracks, 110 is a little too
much for the tires, brakes and our bodies!! We have even started a tradition – I make and
serve PBJ sandwiches, potato chips, cookies and Twinkies – it’s a given racing meal
during a day of racing!
So let’s see if this article ‘fires anyone up’ to write one themselves… hint, hint…. Tell
us ‘your’ story. I can speak for Joe and myself, that we enjoy reading our Newsletter and
I am in hopes that you all concur. So, let’s hear from you!
By the way, I miss the Auto Cross Day at Fontana, Lot 12 – I will never forget that place!
I miss getting beat by Bill Darke and Steve Towers, let alone Joe! But that became my
racing addiction!
Thank you! My goal is to have given you at least one giggle out of this. If I succeeded,
I’m happy.
Cindy O
From the Waxer’s Detail Shop
No input this month. Hope to hear about the Adam’s Wax event next month. Anyone up
to writing an article? Let’s hear from you.
From the Cruiser’s Log Book
Confederate & Union Flags
Shoeless Jill Teson lead the small contingency of CSS members to days of yesteryear as
we made our way to the Civil War Re-enactment at Calico Ghost Town on 2/17/07.
Jill threw herself into day including dressing for the period. Small though we were, we
enjoyed the battles, costumes, food and most especially the company on this sunny and
beautiful afternoon. There were some unusual sights to see that day and much to our
surprise we even saw a “WANTED” poster of another CSS member!
Geoff & Ginger Girvin took the lead to get us back to home grounds. We stopped in
Claremont for dinner and shared stories and laughter. By the way, did you know that
Geoff & Ginger met and attended high school in Claremont? Did you know the streets
used to roll up at 6:00pm in those days?
Thanks again to Jill and Geoff for your great driving & leadership. From the time we met
until we parted company the day was relaxing and fun filled!
The high tech ride up and back made interesting book ends for a trip back in time.
Submitted by Lynn Miller
Some Useful and Fun Stuff
While experiencing a pain in “the back of the seat” with his 2004 Z06, Jim
Cooper came across the following service bulletin used to solve his problem.
Subject: Seat Back Twisting (Resynchronize Seat Back Recliner) #04-08-50-005
(02/26/204)
Models: 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette
Condition: Some customers may comment on the driver’s or passenger’s seat back
twisting.
Cause: This condition may be caused by the seat back recliner cables not releasing
together.
Correction: Technicians should resynchronize the seat back recliner using the
following procedure.
• To resynchronize the recliner actuator, perform the following steps below:
o Adjust the unoccupied seat to the full forward track position.
o Recline the seat to the full rearward position and release the recliner
handle to lock the seat back.
o Release the unoccupied seat to the full upright position and release the
recliner handle to lock the seat back. This will allow both the inboard and
outboard recliner mechanism to release and re-synch in the full upright
position.
• Check the seat back recliner mechanism for resynchronization by applying
pressure with your hand to the head rest.
• If the seat back twists, the following components need to be checked:
• Recliner cables proper routing and function.
• Recliner assemblies proper function.
• Seat back frame for damage.
If any condition is discovered with a component, refer to the appropriate Service Manual
section in Si.
Race Tire Info
For those of you considering the purchase of, or already using KUMHO tires. The
following information should be of interest.
Submitted by Joe Orrico.
Bumper Sticker Notes and Pics
No input
Charity Information
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Corvette Super Sports Classified Advertising
®
1ST ANNUAL
CAR SHOW
March 18, 2007
~ at Santa Anita Park ~
ENTER YOUR CAR TODAY!
Street Rods • Customs • Classics • Corvettes
Car Show
Day at the Races
Family Fun (to 4:00 p.m.)
• On the legendary Infield at
Santa Anita Park
• Show hours 10:30 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m.
• Experience the thrill of live
Thoroughbred Races
• First Race 12:30 p.m.
• FREE Racing Program &
FREE Handicapping seminar
for entrants.
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Pony Rides
Face Painting
Carnival Games
Bounce Houses
Hosted by Cal-Rods San Gabriel Valley and Santa Anita Park
Freeway Close: 210 Fwy. Exit Santa Anita Avenue proceed South. Right on Huntington Drive.
Veer right onto Colorado Place and enter through Gate 6.
Information (909) 626-0300
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Pre-Register by March 12, 2007
$20.00 Pre-Registration / $25.00 day of show (if space available)
Entry Fees Include Dash Plaque
Infield Space Guaranteed for Pre-Registered Cars Only
Awards and Giveaways
Clubs Wishing to Park Together Must Enter Together
Show Car Placement 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
A “Day At The Races” For All Car Entrants (4 max.)
FREE Racing Program for Entrants
FREE Handicapping seminar for Entrants
Cars must stay in place until ½ hour after the last race (approx. 5:00 p.m.)
**Due to horses on property, please keep car noise to a minimum, no open headers or burn-outs.
*Patrons cannot bring to Santa Anita Park: Balloons or any type of ball. Alcohol or any beverage in a glass containers.
Cal Rod Proceeds go to benefit local charities
For additional information:
Cal-Rods (San Gabriel Valley)
Phone: (909) 626-0300
Fax: (909) 626-9644
Email: [email protected]
Gate 6
To Santa Anita Park
Freeway Close - From the 210 Fwy. exit Santa Anita Avenue. Proceed south,
Right on Huntington Drive. Veer right onto Colorado Place to Gate 6.
~ PRE 1972 ~
STREET RODS, CUSTOMS & CLASSICS
Two awards will be given for the following years:
Pre 1930
1930 to 1935
1936 to 1940
1941 to 1945
1946 to 1950
1951 to 1955
1956 to 1960
1961 to 1965
1966 to 1972
66 Awards Will Be Presented.
Corvettes will be judged separately.
Cal-Rods cars are for display only
& are not eligible for awards.
~ ALL YEARS ~
CORVETTES
1st, 2nd, & 3rd place awards
will be given to the
best corvettes in the
following years:
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5/C-6
1953
1964
1975
1986
1997
to
to
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1963
1974
1985
1996
2007
Awards will be given for “Best of Show” and “Best Corvette of Show”. Award will be presented for “Best Club Participation”.
APPLICANT
(Please type or print)
Please mail your entry form to CAL-Rods Car Club, P.O. Box 335, Covina, CA 91723
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First Name
Last Name
(Area Code) Phone#
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address
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City
State
Zip
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Make of Car
Year
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Model
Color
Club Affiliation
RELEASE OF LIABILITY:
I herby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Cal Rods and all other contestants and officials from any and all liability arising our of said
events, I indemnify and hold harmless, MI Developments Inc., Magna Entertainment Corp., Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc., Oak Tree Racing Association and their respective officers, directors,
employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, losses, or liabilities arising or which may or might arise directly or indirectly out of, or by reason
of, the use or occupancy of the property commonly identified as Santa Anita Park by myself and my agents. I state that I am the owner of the car(s) which I have entered in this meet,
that I do carry liability insurance on said car(s) and that said insurance is currently in effect.
Signature: ______________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________
(Car Owner)
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March 21 – 25 2007
Southern Yosemite
Automotive Film Festival
Car Films: Dozens Of Your Favorites, Obscure and Hard To Find: New, Never
Seen Before - Plus Displays Of Racing, Exotic, and Vintage Cars, Automobilia
and Collectible Vendors, Silent Auction, Wine Tasting, Gourmet Foods,
Celebrities, Movie Stars, Racecar Drivers, Authors, Journalists and More
James Garner To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award - Meet The
Drivers - See The Cars; Plus Director Guy Bee - “The Last Ride”;
California Premiere - “Dirt”; Richard Kiel from “Cannonball Run II”;
Rarely Seen “Sound of Speed”; Fast Lane Summer - Drag Racing
Documentary; Finish Line; Riverside Raceway Retrospective; A Tribute
To Clay Reggazoni; Presentation of “The Lee Iacocca Award
More Info? Contact The Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce
559-683-7766 - Or Visit Us Online At
www.southernyosemite.com
NASCAR
IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY
CSS CLUB EVENT
MARCH 31, 2007
HERE’S THE DEAL:
• CSS BRINGS 25 – 30 CARS FOR A MINI CAR SHOW IN THE
CHALET VILLAGE AREA.
• EACH CAR AND TWO OCCUPANTS GET FREE ADMISSION
FOR THE EVENING EVENTS.
• PRIOR TO THE NIGHTS RACING CSS PARTICIPANTS TAKE A
SPECIAL PACED “LAP OF HONOR” AROUND THE HIGH
BANKS OF IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY.
• A CSS MEMBER WILL BE UPSTAIRS WITH BRUCE FLANDERS
TALKING ABOUT THE CARS, THE CLUB, ITS ACTIVITIES AND
CHARITIES.
• BRING YOUR FAVORITE TAILGATE GOODIES OR ENJOY
THE SNACK BAR MENU OF THE EVENING.
• ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBERS MAY PURCHASE TICKETS
AT $5.OO OFF THE REGULAR PRICE.
TENATIVELY WE SHOULD MEET AT COCO’S ON IMPERIAL HWY AND THE
57 FWY AT 2:15 PM. DEPART COCO’S AT 2:45.