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Volume 17, Issue 06
Club Officers
PRESIDENT
Dave Logue
[email protected]
(615) 948-8620
VICE PRESIDENT
Mike Venable
[email protected]
(615) 414-5944
SECRETARY
Patricia Thompson
[email protected]
(615) 754-8851
TREASURER
Patrick Thompson
[email protected]
(615) 419-0792
NCCC GOVERNOR
Martin Workman
[email protected]
(615) 477-7705
MASTER MEMBERSHIP
Ken Hoffman
[email protected]
(615) 305-4248
JOURNALIST
Roger Boychek
Tiresmoke@
nashvillecorvetteclub.com
(615) 396-8729
WEBMASTER
George Kimble
Webmaster@
nashvillecorvetteclub.com
MUSEUM AMBASSADOR
Ken Miller
[email protected]
(615) 333-3400
VP of MEMBERSHIP
Chip Mezger
[email protected]
(615) 351-6351
Official Mailing Address
Nashville Corvette Club
223 Hidden Lake Road
Hendersonville, TN 37075
www.nashvillecorvetteclub.com
~ Member National Council of Corvette Clubs since 1975 ~
Table of Contents
President’s Corner …. .…………………...…………….……….................... 3
Vice President .….…...……………….....………...….……….…..…...…….. 3
Meeting Minutes ...…………….…….………………………..……………… 4
Note From Gary & Joyce …….…….………………………..……………… 5
Calendar of Events ...….…...……………………………….……….……….. 5
Charity News ……….………………………………………….…………....... 6
Tech Corner …….……………………………………………………….……. 6
NCCC Governor’s Report ......…...…………….………………...….. .......... 7
Who Knew? Part 2 By George Kimble .....…………………………………. 8
Master Membership .…..…………………………………….....………......... 9
Webmaster ………………………………………………………… ....…....... 9
Vice President of Membership Notes ….. ..……...…………… ………...... 10
In Our Thoughts ………………………………………………………..…... 10
Famous Quotes ….…….…………………………………………….………. 10
Happenings On Social Media ..……..……………………………...……..... 11
Contributors Corner .…………..………………….……………….…….… 11
Car Shows .………...……………….………………………… ….……….. 12
Touch of Gold June Door Prize Blitz By Janice Geng……………………. 12
Museum Notes ….. …………………………………………..………...….. 13
Competition .……………………………………………….....……...…...... 14
FCOA Application ..……………..………...……………………….…..….. 14
Funfest—Effingham, IL .….….……………..……………….…...……....... 15
Touch of Gold Flyer …………………………………….………………. 16-17
Motorsport Park July 2016 Flyer/registration ...………..…………….. 18-19
Advertisemet ………….............................................................................. 20-24
See photos from all Nashville Corvette Club events on our website:
http://www.nashvillecorvetteclub.com.
Tiresmoke, the official newsletter of the Nashville Corvette Club is published monthly at the end of each month . It is available on-line at
www.NashvilleCorvetteClub.com. Mail all correspondence to the club Secretary at the address at the bottom of the column on the left.
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Now the rumors of the C8 are taking flight on Facebook and
every other social media outlet. A couple of those rumors are
the C8 ZR1 Mid-engine “Zerv” Zora Duntov inspired with a 32
valve V8 by 2019.
Once again, the “CCC”…Continuously Changing Corvette
takes center stage in the car wars of the world. I can’t wait to
see the real thing.
President’s
Corner
Dave Logue
Dave Logue
“CCC” Continuous Changing Corvette
By the time the next edition of Tiresmoke appears, it will be
June indicating that we are at the mid point of 2016. Time has
the reputation of waiting for no person, fashion or design. Time also has an adverse gravitational effect on our bodies especially on those of us who spent too much time on the
fields and courts of competition.
In 1968, when I acquired my first Corvette and when I purchased my second Corvette in 1972, I had no problem getting
into and out of the fastest, sleekest and best designed car
in America. My knees were sound and I didn’t object to the
rough ride…after all; I had a 427 Vette. My Mom complained
that my Vette was too loud and it rode like it had “wooden
tires.” I guess looking back on Mom’s complaints, she was
right plus the gas consumption was horrible.
During the late 70’s and early 80’s, GM had hit a wall on design, performance and efficiency. Their answer to problems,
outside of complacency, was to cut the horsepower to under
200 HP and cheapen the design. In fact, in 1983 GM was so
disappointed with the new Corvette, they ordered the engineers
to go back to the drawing board and start over. All 1983 designs were scrapped. There were only 43 proto types that were
built and all were crushed. Ultimately, no 1983 Vettes were
produced for the public except for 1 lone survivor at NCM. The
employees at GM moved the car around the plant ahead of all
the “suits” sweeping the plant, but they had hidden the only ’83
Vette, changing the color and hiding it from sight for years
until the secret was discovered, and now it’s part of Corvette
history, the ugly duckling of all Corvettes ever built. But in
hindsight, you can’t determine where you’re going unless you
know where you’ve been, that was 1983.
By the late 80’s and early 90’s, GM and Corvette had regained
their prowess and were back on track with all the key components: Quality, Performance, Design, Affordability and Desirability. Corvette was once again back on the world stage. I
clearly remember my reaction to the C4 ZR1, I was in
awe. They are now very collectable and pricey. By 1997, the
C5 had totally taken hold of the luxury sport car market with
the LS1 engine and the re-introduction of the Z06. The C6
introduction in 2005 meant that the Corvette was only getting
better with more horsepower, better handling, superior ride, and
better fuel recovery. With the introduction of the C6, came the
disappearance of the famed “pop up headlights” and the temporary reintroduction of the 427 and the Blue Devil 638HP ZR1.
Just when we all thought the Vette couldn’t get any better, the
C7 was introduced in 2014 with a standard horsepower rating
of 460HP and with the Z06 rated at 650HP. This car is not for
the faint of heart or the timid owner. It is a seriously wicked
car. Wow, the thought of how the Corvette has evolved since
the Blue Flame 6 Cylinder and Power Glide transmission in
1953, makes the head spin.
Vice
President
Mike Venable
May was another fun filled month with things to do for our
NNC membership. It all started with lunch at the Bell Buckle
Café, in Bell Buckle Tn.. Then it was off for a relaxing weekend at The Parish Patch Farm & Inn located in Normandy TN.
Some members took walks on the 210 acre farm, while others
just relaxed in the lodge and visited with other members. Later
that evening we spent to fun evening at Cortner’s Mill where
we were served a 6 course meal, featuring foods and wines
from Southern Italy. After diner, many of us got together at the
lodge to roll the dice and play cards, into the early hours of
Sunday. A great time was had by everyone who attended and
we hope to make this a yearly event.
The following weekend we got together for the Piggitty Jiggitty Cruise to the Bull & Thistle Irish Pub in Gainesboro Tn..
Billy & Martha Gaines took us on some beautiful Tennessee
back roads. Just the kind of roads we Corvette owners love,
plenty of curves!
Memorial Day weekend found NCC members heading off in
different directions. Many attended the Auto Cross in Bowling
Green KY. at the NCM Motor Sports Park. Some drove their
Corvettes in the three day auto cross. Others volunteered their
time to work the event. No matter what you did, you helped
NCC add points in our pursuit to regain the #1 standing for the
NCCC Southeast Region,
Others took off to Granville Tn. to take part in the Heritage
Day Car Show. This is a annual event for the Nashville Corvette Club. One of the awards given out each year is in honor
of the late Sue McGee, who was a long time member of NCC.
This is a great car show where the whole town turns out to
greet everyone. One of my favorite places is Suttons General.
The ice-cream there is worth the trip alone.
June will find us cruising down to Columbia Tn. to tour the
home of James K. Polk, the 19th President of The United
States. I am sure things will be added to the calendar for June
so keep checking our calendar for upcoming event.
On The Cover
Just Cruisin, Ken & Pam
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time.
After final votes were counted from all participating National
Corvette Club’s in the NCCC, the NCCC’s National Charity
will now be St. Jude’s Hospital in Memphis TN.
Mike Venable, Vice President:
Described May’s Events as follows……………
May 14th & 15th, Parish Patch and Cortner’s Mill overnight event
in Normandy TN
May 21st, Irish Jig Cruise to the Bull and Thistle Club in
Gainsboro TN
May 28th, Heritage Days in Granville TN
Details regarding each Event will be disbursed by email as they
occur.
Mike also recognized Member Al Bennett as the winner of the
Don Hoffmeister Trophy Award for Al’s coordination of the
Keeneland Horse Racing Weekend Event in Lexington KY two
weeks ago. All who attended this Event had a great time!
NCC
Secretary
Meeting Minutes
Patricia Thompson
Nashville Corvette Club (NCC)
Monthly Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 9, 2016
Dave Louge, NCC President:
The NCC Club Meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. at
Freeland Chevrolet on Hickory Hollow Parkway in Antioch
TN.
Dave extended Well Wishes to long time Members Gary and
Joyce Downing. The Downing’s are moving to the San Diego
CA area later this month. Theys were instrumental in the organization of the NCC Touch of Gold Car Show held annually
in September at the O’More College in Franklin TN. The
Downing’s and their Club contributions will be missed by the
NCC Membership.
Dave reminded the Membership that our Monthly Club Meeting begins at 6:30 PM and should be concluded an hour later,
7:30 PM. Therefore the Board Members will continue their
efforts to maintain time limits to each of their presentations.
Reminder too that Freeland does close at 8:00 pm and we need
to respect their time parameters.
Mike Venable, Competition Chairman:
Next NCC Auto Cross is scheduled for September 24
& 25th. Needs Auto Cross workers for this Event.
Member Tim Thompson, Midamerica Funfest Event
Coordinator:
The Nashville Corvette club is hosting a group outing to the
Corvette Funfest located at Mid America Motorworks, 2900
North 3rd Street in Effingham IL, 62401. You can still register
for Thursday’s Fun Run (which is free!) by calling 866-3093973. Also request Club parking which costs $25 per car for
two people and premier parking (front lot) is $50 per car for
two people. Make sure to tell them you are with Nashville Corvette Club. Or by Internet, www.corvettefunfest., click on the
2016 Registration tab. On line, choose club parking $25.00
and our club number is
65B1E8E6C78E40458D52B21AEA78D005
The Hotel is the Lexington Inn and Suites at 1604 West Fayette
Avenue Effingham IL 62401 217-994-9949. There is a group
block of 20 rooms for 3 nights (Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
4 king @ $199.99 per night plus tax and 16 rooms with 2 double beds @ $189.99 per night plus tax. Call the Lexington Inn
direct and tell them you are with the Nashville Corvette Club to
get the group block rate.
Contact Tim Thompson @ 270-791-6421 or Barb Huebel @
615-812-3741 for questions
Thoughts and Prayers Extended To:
Sandy Berry, Henry Hurley, Mike Dill, Cindy Dill, Don
Benson, Don Benson’s 3 month old cousin and Bob & Lulu
Borgman’s daughter in-law
Meeting Guests:
Member Gene Gardner brought three guests to our
Meeting tonight as did Member Dave Miller. Total
of six guests enjoyed the evening with our NCC
Membership!
Absent Officer: Ken Miller, National Corvette Museum
Ambassador.
Dave presented Ken’s message who wanted to thank everyone
for volunteering at the NCM Track X last weekend. Also, the
NCM has a simulated Exhibit of where you are going thru the
Sinkhole experience as it occurred. Ken will return for June’s
Monthly Club Meeting.
Mr. Pat Thompson, Treasurer:
Treasurers Report given to the Membership.
Congratulations to our evening’s 50/50 Winners!!
Amelia Workman, Butch Geng, Dave Logue, Don Hoffmesiter,
Penn O’Briant, Roger Boychek, Tom Huebel, Barb Huebel
Ken Hoffman, Master Membership:
Chip Mezger, Membership Director:
Explained the Master Membership Points System to the Membership and that he is responsible for keeping track of each
Member’s MM Points. If you have questions/concerns regarding Master Membership Points, please see Ken or review your
Points on the Club’s Website.
Membership total to date is 217 with 2 more potential New
Members completing their application for Membership this
week.
Chip Mezger, Facebook Editor:
The Club’s Facebook website continues to grow and
is doing well.
Roger Boychek, Journalist:
Continues to receive Newsletter Articles from Members, 3 of
our Members contributed for the month of May’s Newsletter.
Member Ken Miller received this month’s National Corvette
Museum drawing ticket for a 2016 Corvette.
All June Newsletter Articles are due to Roger by May 18 th.
Martin Workman, Governor:
Advised the Membership that there are still 19 rooms left for
sale at the 2016 NCCC Convention being held in Omaha NE
from July 17th thru the 22nd.
The NCCC Convention for 2017 had been scheduled in Bowling Green KY, but currently has been cancelled due to contract
stipulations/disagreements with the National Corvette Museum/
Track X. However, the NCCC Convention Board has been
working with the NCM’s Director in order to resolve the issue.
More details regarding the matter will be available at a later
Terry Rucker, Car Show Chairman:
See Terry’s Newsletter Article for a listing of Local Car
Shows.
Terry acknowledged Penn O’Briant, Mike and Carolynn
Kobiske and Ken Miller for winning trophies at several of our
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Calendar of Events
Nashville Corvette Club
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Local Car Shows.
Terry Rucker, Touch of Gold Chairman:
The Touch of Gold Meeting is scheduled for June 1 st, 5:00 pm
at the Santa Fe Cattleman’s Restaurant off Music Valley Drive
in Nashville TN.
Also, needs donated items that can be used as prizes for the
TOG Car Show.
May 2016 - July 2016
June
JoAnne Chovan, Chairity Chairperson:
Recapped recent NCC Charity Events including the Nashville
Rescue Mission and Operation Stand Down. See JoAnne’s
article for more details.
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Touch of Gold Meeting, Sante Fe Cattle Co.
Restaurant Nashville, TN *
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NCC Momthly Board Meeting *
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James K Polk Cruise *
Provided NCC Website updates, gave details of Membership
Auto Cross Event standings. See George’s article for more
details.
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NCC Monthly Meeting @ Freeland Chevrolet *
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Flag Day
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Southern Wheels Car Show Tullahoma, TN *
In closing, Dave thanked Member Al Bennett for his coordination of the KY Lincoln Memorial visit, Maker’s Mark Distillery
tour and the Keeneland Horse Track Event last weekend. It
was definitely a lot of fun!
Dave encouraged Member questions/concerns and responded to
them.
Member Dale Johnson advised the Membership that he is
the NCC Shirt Sales Coordinator and see him if you would like
to buy an NCC shirt!
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Father’s Day
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Summer Begins
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Tiresmoke Articles Due *
Meeting was concluded and adjourned at 7:45 P.M., Monday,
9 May 2016.
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Autocross by East Tn Corvette Club*
NCM Motorsports Park Bowling Green, KY *
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Independence Day
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NCC Momthly Board Meeting *
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NCC Monthly Meeting @ Freeland Chevrolet *
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Tiresmoke Articles Due *
14-16
Corvette Homecoming Bowling Green, KY *
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Cruisein to Lynchburg (Middle Tn Corvette Club) *
17-22
NCCC Convention Omaha, NE *
George Kimble, Webmaster:
Dave Louge, President Closing Statements:
Poor Boys Car Show Waverly, TN *
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July
A Message from Gary & Joyce Downing
As we sit in a pretty empty house, PODS loaded with our belongings,
completely exhausted physically and mentally, we wanted to take
August
the time to thank all the members for all the blessings and well
wishes as we partake on our next journey. Being members of
this club for 9 years have been rewarding and lifelong friendships have formed, which are hard to leave. We shall miss the
cruises, various car shows and countless meals. When September comes, we’re sure the Touch of Gold car show will continue
to be successful.
We’re heading west now, to
be with family, particularly
young grandchildren. The Corvette is already on its way,
traveling in the presence of an
Excalibur and Lamborghini.
Though we may join a Corvette
club in our new area, we’ll
always have strong ties and
great friends with the Nashville
Corvette Club.
We’ll miss you all! If you’re ever in the Temecula/Menifee/San
Diego area please stop by and say hello!
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NCC Momthly Board Meeting *
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Payne Chevrolet Corvette Appreciation Day *
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NCC Monthly Meeting @ Freeland Chevrolet *
* denotes a master member points event
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Tech Corner
Corvette: How to Remove Wrinkles From
Leather Seats
Charity News
By Ken Miller
Taking care of your seats doesn't have to be difficult, and you
don't have to live with wrinkles. Put down the seat cover catalog and read this first!
By Nick Vaughn - January 22, 2015
Jo Ann Chovan
Nashville Corvette Club
Charity Update
2 Comments
This article applies to the Corvette C5 (1997-2004), C6 (20052013), and C7 (2014-2015).
The exterior is the first thing anyone sees when walking up to
your Vette. But if you're like most owners, you want the inside
of your ride to look just as good as the outside. Most of us have
a 'go-to' product for keeping the dash and trim looking clean.
But sometimes we have a tendency to forget about the seats.
What options does an owner have if the seats are no longer
showroom perfect? Read on to learn about these options.
Hello Everyone! I hope you all have been out enjoying all of
the events the Nashville Corvette Club has to offer. There’s so
much available I’m sure you will all find something to your
liking, as I know we have. As far as our Charity activities this
year Nashville Corvette Club has made some very nice contributions to the community and continues to look for other opportunities to bring relief to those in need.
The first part of this year we have provided support to the following organizations:
The Nashville Rescue Mission in the form of Purses and
Shave Bags for the homeless women and men who use
their services. We delivered 88 purses and 37 shave
bags plus $177 that we used to purchase 35 - $5
McDonalds gift cards.
Operation Stand Down Tennessee in the form of a $500.00
donation to Colonel John Krenson, Executive Director
of the organization.
Materials Needed
§ A small, plastic bucket
§ Small towels
§ Microwave
§ Gloves or oven mitts
§ Leather cleaner and conditioner of your choice
Let's start with the cheapest
option first.
What’s Next?
At the May 9, 2016 membership meeting I requested that you
all think about some of the organizations who need assistance
that you are aware of in our community. I really want your
input so I can take the opportunities to the Board meeting June
8th. The sooner the better so I have some time to visit the organization and talk with those individuals in charge before the
Board meeting. Although I have received general areas of focus (noted below, I need more specifics, names, locations, contact information, etc.) Ideas presented to date:
Underprivileged children
Abused/abandoned animals
Senior citizens
Ronald McDonald House
“Taking the Reins” for children with developmental challenges
Thanks very much for all of your support and kindness as we
help those in need within our communities.
Have a Safe and Enjoyable Spring/Summer 2016 on the Road!
You may contact me at the following:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 615-392-8119
Option 1 – Use Heated Towel Method
Step 1 – Microwave the towels in bucket
The bucket is going to need to be small enough to fit inside
your microwave. Also, make certain that there are no metal
attachments on your bucket; there's no need to destroy your
microwave, or potentially your house! Roll up the towels and
place them inside the bucket. Fill the bucket with water to a
point where you can get all of the towels submerged in water.
Put the bucket in the microwave. Set the timer for five minutes,
and start the microwave.
Warning
DO NOT use a bucket or container that has any metal parts in
the microwave.
Figure 1. Make sure the bucket you use does not contain any
metal parts.
Step 2 – Place the heated towels on the seat(s)
Once the microwave goes off,
remove the bucket from the
microwave. The bucket, towels, and water will be EXTREMELY hot. Take caution
not to burn yourself. You may
want to use oven mitts or thick
gloves for the next step. Once
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NCCC
Governor
you've removed the towels, take them to your car. Unroll a towel and place it over a wrinkled area. It's a good idea to recline
the seat back as far as possible so that the towel(s) don't slide
down. Use as many towels as necessary to cover up all of the
wrinkled areas. Leave the towels in place until they are cool to
the touch. Once they are cool, remove them and check the seats.
You should see an improvement on the tautness of the material.
Martin Workman
Warning
The bucket and its contents will be VERY hot after being microwaved. Wear protective gloves or use oven mitts to remove
the bucket from the microwave.
Figure 2. Hot towels work wonders on wrinkled seats.
Featured Video: Removing Upholstery Wrinkles
There are 19 rooms left at the
Embassy Suites. Rooms are
also available at the Courtyard
Marriott. Room block price is
good until 6/17/2016. There
are several NCC members
traveling to Omaha for the
Convention. One group will
be leaving Saturday, July 16,
spending the night in Columbia, Missouri, and then arriving in Omaha on Sunday, July
17. Contact Al Bennett or
Patricia Thompson for details. To sign up for Convention go to
http://www.corvettesnccc.org/Convention2016.html.
Negotiations with the Bowling Green, Kentucky NCM Motorsports Park (MSP) has been underway for the past several
months. There are several key items within the agreement made
by MSP that NCCC cannot agree to as it will put NCCC at a
high financial liability risk. The MSP has taken a position they
will not negotiate any further to try to resolve these items.
Therefore, the NCCC Elected Officers met on 4/22/16 with the
2017 Convention Directors and discussed where to go from
here. It was decided that NCCC cannot put the organization at
financial risk and the 2017 Convention to be held at MSP was
immediately cancelled. There could be an abridged 2017 Convention. One of the ideas is to have it following the September
Governors’ Meeting in the St. Louis area. It would last from
Saturday evening to Monday evening and out on Tuesday. The
Sheraton has 300 rooms available only for those days. With
regard to the 2016 Convention, Wendell Strode cancelled his
appearance at the Omaha Convention. Governors voiced their
opinions about continuing support of the NCM. Considering all
that NCCC has contributed and now this refusal to work with
NCCC has left a bad taste. There was a vote taken to stop payment of the additional monies owed to the Motorsports Park for
the signage at the garages. Dave Goebel with East TN CC did
ask that members to please support the upcoming SE events at
the Motorsports Park because monies will come back to our
Region.
Option 2 – Use a Cleaner or Conditioner
There are many options for
cleaners and conditioners on
the market that claim to help
extend and protect the life of
leather and synthetic leather
seats. The best recommendation is to take your time to find
a product that works best for
you. Not all are the same or
produce the same results.
Working a cleaner, like Leatherique, into the seat can help preserve the leather.
Pro Tip
It's recommended to use a cleaning and conditioning product
made by the same manufacturer if possible. Use the cleaning
product first and then follow up with the conditioning product.
You don't want to use conditioner first, as you could ingrain dirt
and grime in to your seats.
If you've tried the steps listed above and you have also tried the
cleaning and conditioner option, and the seat is still wrinkled,
you may have a problem with the foam that makes up the body
of the seat. Unfortunately, that would be a much more costly
repair.
Source: Corvette Forum
Rear Bumper Apron Protector
By Michael Kobiske
After putting a nick in the rear spoiler of my new C7, I found
this apron to protect the paint as you load/unload items. I suspect they are available for all Corvette models.
BREAKING NEWS!! NCCC announced on 5/18/2016
that the 2017 Convention in Bowling Green is now BACK
ON SCHEDULE! The dates are August 21-25, 2017. Obviously the differences outlined above with the MSP have
been worked out to the satisfaction of the NCCC Board.
New NCCC Charity: St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital (133 votes),
Shriner’s (88 votes), Lion’s Club (5 votes
New Director of Charity: Michele Cantelmo out of the East
Region
NCC members should be receiving emails from NCCC (Dave
Heinemann). Something new he has implemented to keep in
touch with members. Very important to keep your email ad-
C7 Corvette Stingray Rear Bumper Apron Protector. Easily
attaches with built in loops to secure to your plastic trim panel
inside the hatch area. Made from soft fabric, will not scratch
your rear bumper and easily folds up for storage if not in use.
$47 at RPIDesigns.com #C7-5005
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Who Knew Part two
Dimensions of “NOW”
BY George J Kimble
We recently discussed the significance of reducing the uncertainties of the time line parameter referred to as the “NOW”. Here we
will unravel some insights to that fuzzy unknowable region with descriptions of some of the variables related to the “NOW”. We
said it was the same “NOW” whether you were impinging energy on the ends of levers in Golf or driving a Corvette. Some aspects
of the time line point “NOW” are understandable as variable facets of that threshold where “THEN” transcends into the “WHEN”.
Remembering the “NOW” is defined as that “PERFECT” point in time, where all the aspects of the frontier of ball face meeting the
swung club or peddle force meets the road and the results are maximized. The measured delivery of force, upon the three dimensional space, in a timely manner, to compel an object (mass, ball or vehicle) into a future known recordable place, in space time is never
completely defined. People might refer to that moment in time and 3 dimensional space as the “apex” (that place where the maximum deliverable force has the most effective results) on the corner or swing. This is the frontier of “NOW”. At any rate that threshold is composed of many constraining limits. One of those limits is Balance”.
“Balance” has several sub-variations that can be described in a physical sense. In order to understand balance we need to destruct
the fuzzy composite into some of its non-fuzzy (measurable) components. First we understand that “Balance” in time is the point
where the transition from “THEN” to “WHEN” crosses over the timeline point we refer to as ”NOW”. At that instant we exert harmonious actions to the ends of our levers at the most opportune time to achieve the favorable propulsion of mass into a future desired location. This is the most effective time to apply force and achieve the compulsion of mass to our goal. Some aspects that effect “Balance” are acceleration, deceleration and rotation. These variables are not mutually exclusive. These three aspects represent
some of the methods we can apply to the apex when the mass is in balance. The three dimensional aspects of the apex are determined by the lay of the space, (wherever the ball lies or the cone is placed). The amount of force we can apply or need to apply to
achieve the desired outcome from the “NOW” may only be determined by the leverage we can apply to our feebly human mechanical extensions. We can best achieve the application of force from our levers when directed towards a balanced mass.
A mass in balance can more easily be manipulated in the three dimensional space. We have need for at least three levers. These
levers adjust the desired acceleration, braking and turning. Maintaining a balanced stance in golf allows more rotating force on the
club handle and that balanced stance is rooted in the stability afforded by our legs translating the muscle forces against the immovable ground. Balance is similar in the autocrossing vehicle. We must translate the anchoring effect of the wheels in a way to effect the
desired change in the direction of the mass. A four dimensional apex’s perfect location is where balance and timing coincide. We
strive to locate this point. A balanced mass has no forces acting upon it. A mass at rest is in balance. Application of force on the ends
of levers and impacting a mass always unbalances the mass. The variable of acceleration is a composite variable with components of
speed and mass. The effect on the ball’s or vehicle’s balance is a lifting in front (leading time frame of the mass) and squat in the
rear. Braking would place weight on the front and cause the balanced mass to pitch forward squatting in the front and lifting the rear.
We could further define these variables as momentum. Momentum has both a directional quality and a speed quality. The speed
quality is represented by distance and time. The time component is always undefined. It can only be described as Then, Now or
When. Turning is also a force we can apply to the component of “Balance”. Turning is a force that propels the mass downwardly on
the outside of the arcing mass and upwardly on the inside. Sir Isaac Newton told us there would be a resistance to change in direction and speed (i.e. momentum). Tire variables, power steering, brake configuration, size of club head, and other levers deliver effect
on these intrinsic qualities. Many other conditions of the physical space affect our efforts. Incline, surface texture, and ball surface
are typical facets of these in the golf play. If we could know the exact configuration of all variables, we could be more efficient at
delivering the maximum desired change in the mass’s current position in the time line between Then and When thereby reducing the
fuzziness of the NOW moment.
Knowing some of the variables in a physical sense allows us to plan our approach to the apex point. We want to be in balance. Our
car or club should not be doing more than one thing at a time. When we try to do too many things simultaneously the intermingled
variables become too complex to assure a quality apex maneuver. In golf, the swing should be smooth and follow a continuous arc
that precedes the contact point and processes that contact point through the apex at the “NOW” into the “WHEN” of the follow
through part of the swing. In autocross the car should be only executing one force at a time as well. A smooth arc that precedes the
apex and also follows through the complete rotation of the corner will result in closer approaches to the “NOW” where all results
stem from. Approaching the “NOW” and maintaining balance is best practiced by applying braking, then turning and then accelerating, in that order. Cars and most tools to direct mass can do several things well. However, most levers do not do more than one thing
well at time. Our goal would be to find the sweet spot to start braking (the braking Now) and complete that upsetting maneuver,
therefore bringing the 4 wheels back to equilibration, assuring maximum adhesion of all the tires, before upsetting the car again by
turning in a smooth calculated arc, then rebalancing the wheels again and applying the proper amount of acceleration to utilize the
machine’s adhesion and resistance to change to move again into a stable condition.
We have to process the sensations of this balancing-unbalancing while executing the maneuver. This seat of the pants sense of balance is the difference between good times and excellent times. Our bodies and mind are very good at sensing minute changes in the
mass’s balance. We can easily tell this in a paragraph of speech and understand the physical complications of motion required. The
hard part is actual application of the levers to the sweet spot. To realize the sensations evidenced by balance and acting in the most
advantageous time with the appropriate application of force is a learned task. The first time you drive an autocross, everything happens so fast. Your heartbeat goes up 20-30 beats per minute just because of the speed. You spend more time thinking about what to
do than just doing it… You are not able to adapt right away, because for it to become natural you need laps. You may do some quick
first laps but more likely you will not! The more practice we have the better our results. The sensations of balance need to become
“natural” to you. The sensation of “natural” is when you start driving from the subconscious mind. Another example of this going
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out coordination you managed to throw it back in some direction. At that point your brain formed a mental pathway, a neural pathway representing that physical act. Over time the redundant practice of implementing that neural pathway became a subconscious
action. You no longer had to think about throwing the ball. Here is another way to think about this natural sensation processing. If
you took a cup of water and poured it on top of a mound of dirt, it would find the path of least resistance down the mound. If you
repeated that pouring it might go down the same path or maybe find a slightly less resistant path. Now think about doing the pouring
a thousand times. The water following the path of least resistance will make a deeper rut into the dirt and it will travel down that
path faster and faster. Time and again we tune our responses to the balance point closer and closer to the sweet spot in the four dimensional space. This is when we stop thinking our way around the track and start feeling the track in a tuned in natural way. i.e.
subconsciously. You seem to feel it when you have made a good drive just as you seem to feel the corner was executed smoothly.
Your mind and body are processing the balance sensation closer to the appropriate “Now” point in the time line.
One thing, is certain in all endeavors, you and everyone around you will make mistakes. At the speeds of the head of the golf driver or the racing vehicle this processing ramps up in difficulty. The time slowing ability of our minds through neural pathways allows
our balancing to be more completely realized. Only by redundantly doing the conversion from “THEN” to “WHEN” does this natural pathway develop. As Sir Richard Branson said, “The best way to learn is by doing.” It is all about the doing! I wish you all good
luck at your doing… golfing, racing or interacting with people. Just do it! Do it “NOW”!
Master
Membership
Webmaster
George Kimble
Ken Hoffman
We are now into the final half of the Master Member contest
year. There is still plenty of time to add to your point total. A
way to earn points quickly is working or driving in an autocross. You earn 75 Master Member points per day you participate. Also planning a cruise gets you an additional 75 Master
Member planner points. And working the Touch of Gold car
show gives you 75 points. Check the Master Member page on
the Nashville Corvette Club web site for a complete schedule of
points. Remember the success of the club depends on your
participation.
Hello World,
We have had a great start to the spring Corvette Season. I
would like to thank all those thoughtful Members that send in
their photos to share with our friends on the World Wide Web.
I can’t make every event so I really enjoy seeing and posting
the Clubs activities and sharing with those of us who were unable to participate in the adventures of Nashville Corvette Club.
Look
at
these
wonderful
contributions:
http://
www.nashvillecorvetteclub.com/events/2016/
eventphotos2016.htm
We are very fortunate to have members willing to arrange the
events and assure we are welcomed with top notch accommodations. There are many who work hard behind the scenes assuring we will have another Corvette Adventure to remember.
Send any info or photos for the Clubs enjoyment to: [email protected] If you need to convey special information
about upcoming events I can help you reach the membership
with details that are sure to encourage more to be included. If
you would like a Flyer to explain your event send me some
information and I can formulate a Flyer to show our club what
to expect on your planned excursion. I will be proud to share
your view with the membership.
GJK
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dress up-to-date. If you change your address, please send me
the new address so I can change it with NCCC.
There are 249 NCCC clubs and 18,341 members nationwide.
The Southeast Region has 1,441 members with East TN CC
being the largest club in our Region and in the country.
Guy Larsen with Bloomington Gold spoke about the June 2325, 2016 event at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Indiana Region is coordinating the autocross at the speedway. Gold Laps
($40 for 2 laps on the Oval Track in your own Corvette) or
Gold Autocross ($25 for 5 runs).
Go to http://www.bloomingtongold.com for more information.
If you have questions about NCCC, please let me know.
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Vice President
Membership
June 2016
BIRTHDAYS
Sandy Berry
5
Chuck Irving
6
Sallie Jansen
6
Hilda Kirby
7
Lulu Borgman
9
Carl Hofman
9
Dale Mexic
11
Patrick and Valerie Canning
1055 Natchez Valley Lane
Franklin, TN – 2015 Z51
Ron Jarrell
12
Gary Downing
19
Timothy and Sheena Miller
2093 Callaway Park Place
Thompsons Station, TN – 1982 Coupe
Gail Hurley
21
Kathy Rucker
23
Chip Mezger
DIRECTORY UPDATE
New Members
Dennis Callies
355 Arrowhead Court
Kingston Springs, TN – 1990 Coupe
In Our Thoughts
TOTAL
MEMBERSHIP
AS OF May 31, 2016
220
Please keep the following family members in your
thoughts and prayers!
Sandy Berry
Bob & Lulu Borgman
Mike & Cindy Dill
Henry Hurley
Ron Jarrell
Don Robertson
Randy Shewin
Tim Thompson
Tina Thompson
Frances Walsh
Membership applications are available
on the club web site
Famous Quotes
Notes from Vice President, Membership
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me
at kick boxing.
Emo Philips
Go to the Nashville Corvette Club’s website, click on Club
Membership, scroll down and log into the secure Membership
Directory to obtain contact details on NCC members. Contact
the Webmaster or me for login and password information.
If your wife wants to learn to drive, don't stand in her way.
Sam Levenson
DIRECTORY PHOTOS
My wife dresses to kill. She cooks the same way.
Henny Youngman
In preparing the Club directory for this month I noticed that
there are still many member listings without photos. Individuals
with outstanding warrants and restraining orders may shy away
from photos of themselves, but with our Club seeing a photo of
someone is part of getting to know them so that they’re recognized when you actually meet. So, I’d be happy to take an
award-winning snapshot at the next meeting or event. . .don’t
be shy, just ask! If you already have a photo, just send it to me
at [email protected].
The key to being a good manager is keeping the people who
hate me away from those who are still undecided.
Casey Stengel
Our doctor would never really operate unless it was necessary.
He was just that way. If he didn't need the money, he wouldn't
lay a hand on you.
Herb Shriner
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. . .and some-not-so-vintage
Happenings
On Social Media
artwork!
Chip Mezger
NCC Facebook Highlights. . .
The NCC was well represented at the NCM Bash in Bowling
Green. .
. . .and we cruised to the Paris Patch Farm and Inn and enjoyed fine cuisine at the Cortners Mill Restaurant
We checked out some vintage artwork. . .
Contributors Corner
Each month club members are encouraged to submit
articles for publication in Tiresmoke. Listed below
are the members who submitted items for this issue.
Ken Miller
Janice Geng
George Kimble
Mike Kobiske
Joyce Downing
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June 12th - SUMMERFEST 2016 CAR SHOW to be
held Sunday, June 12 at Central Magnet School, 701 E. Main
St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Presented by Wilson Bank and
Trust in conjunction with Mid-Tenn AACA, Stones River
AACA, and Music City AACA. Registration $15 per vehicle
from 9am til 1pm, awards at 3:30pm in 52 Classes plus Special
Awards. Drive-thru judging
June 18th: Tullahoma, TN - Southern Wheels N Motion Car
Club presents 24th annual open car / truck show at Waggoner
Park, 1300 E. Carroll Street, Hwy 55, Tullahoma, TN. Registration 8am - Noon, Judging begins at Noon, Awards at
3:30pm. 43 Classes
June 25th: Waverly, TN - 31st Annual Poor Boys Open Car
Show, 1325 Hwy 70 West, Waverly Central High School. 55
Classes for Judging, 1st - 2nd - 3rd place trophies. $100 TOP
Car Stock - $100 TOP Truck Stock - $100 TOP Car Modified $100 TOP Truck Modified - $100 TOP Street Rod and (5) $100
Drawings from Registration entries. Drive thru judging - All
vehicles must be judged by 12:30pm
July 2nd: Cookeville, TN - Red White and Boom Classic Car
Cruise-In, July 2, Saturday from 12 noon till 4 in Cookeville,
Tenn. at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. Dash Plates to first
200 drivers, plaques for first 100 Veteran Drivers
Car Shows
Terry Rucker
Cruise In’s
Friday (Every) - Hendersonville, TN - The Streets of Indian
Lake behind the Regal Theater, Vietnam Veterans Pkwy, Exit 7
and Indian Lake Blvd. April 15th thru Halloween. Every Friday
night - 6pm - 9pm.
Friday (Every): LaVergne, TN - Sonic Drive-In located 5210
Murfreesboro Road with parking at CVS. Starting April 15,
2016
Saturday (1st): Clarksville, TN - Memory Lane Cruiser's Cruise
Night at a BRAND NEW site. Starting April 2nd - October 1st,
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm, they will be cruisin at Books A Million parking lot, located at 125 Hampton Place, Clarksville, TN
37040
Saturday *bi-weekly (Every Other) - Murfreesboro, TN Murfreesboro Hot Rod Club will host a bi-weekly Cruise-Ins
this year (2016), on Saturday nights, From: 5pm till 9pm Starting: May 7th then May 21st, June 4th and June 18th respectfully until September 24th. Location: Central Magnet
School, 701 East Main Street, Murfreesboro TN. There are
parking lots to park in and grass areas.
Last Saturday of every month Gateway Classic Cars will have a
Cruise- In from 8 Am till noon at 320 Tech Park Drive Suite
600 La Vergne, TN 37086 from
June 11th ONLY Cruise-In at Fairfield Glade : Sponsored by
the Plateau Corvette Club and the Fairfield Glade Community
Club; it’s free and all cars are welcome.
Touch of Gold
Our Touch of Gold Car Show is looking for class sponsors; if
you know of a company or individual who you think may sponsor a class or an award, please let Ken Miller know and he will
be glad to contact them if you do not want to approach them.
Touch of Gold Car Show
June Door Prize Blitz
Car Shows
By Janice Geng
June 3rd Trimble, TN - Michael Ballard's Custom Car Show,
Trimble, TN. Registration Starts: 8am. Miss Vicki's Diner, the
Moonshine Tasting Room and a whole lot more..! Need more
info? (731) 297-2002
June 04, 47th Annual AACA Car Show and Flea Market Saturday June 4th - rain date June 11 - Winchester, TN at
Franklin County Middle School Parking Lot
June 4th: Erwin, TN - 56th Annual Southeastern Autorama....
Location: Unicoi County Track Field, Corner of South Mohawk and Love Street, Erwin, TN 37650. Show starts at: 7 am
in EDT
June 4th: Shelbyville, TN - The Meet of Legends Car and
Truck Show.... Location: 1250 Madison Street, Shelbyville,
TN. Show Hours: 8am till 4pm. Registration Fee $10
June 4th: Winchester, TN - 47th annual Tims Ford Region
Car Show, 2990 Decherd Blvd, Winchester, TN Registration
8am till Noon, Awards at 3pm. Entry fee $15.00
June 11th: Henderson, TN - Troy Mitchell and Bryn Dudley
Memorial Classic Car, Truck, Bike Show.... Location: Brenda's
Kitchen, 549 Hwy 45-N, Henderson, TN. Show Hours: 8am til
3pm, judging starts at 12-Noon, Entry Fee: $25
June 11th: Columbia, TN - Cruisin' the Square in Downtown
Columbia. Classic car registration $15.00. Car Gate opens at
8am, (after 10am use entrance W. 6th St to Woodland).
The Nashville Corvette Club holds our next annual car show
on September 10, 2016 at O’More College of Design. The
beautiful buildings and school grounds make the perfect spot
for the new and vintage cars and trucks to be shown. However,
the friendly attitude and generosity of our Club members are
the real reason that many car lovers continue to come back to
the Touch of Gold Car Show. The Show is one of our largest
fund raisers for our many Charities. Some of those charities are
the Nashville Rescue Mission, Salvation Army, and O’More
College of Design Scholarship Fund.
The June Club meeting on the 13th is designated as Door Prize
Blitz Month. I am asking each member to bring one door prize
to the meeting. We need to collect at least 125 door prizes. We
pride ourselves in giving each participant a door prize.
Help promote the car show by sharing the show flyer with
businesses and friends. You can find it on the website under
Touch of Gold. Vendors, food, door prizes, bake sale, and
50/50 drawing make this a fun day. Come participate! We need
many workers!
Don’t forget to bring the door prizes to the June meeting!
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We welcome visitors to come spectate at the track!
For aschedule of upcoming events, visit
Museum
Notes
www.motorsportspark.org.
CHEVROLET DEBUTS NEW CORVETTES COLORS
What better way to kick off Corvette event season at the National Corvette Museum than
by debuting the four new 2017
Corvette colors? The last
weekend of April each year
marks our annual Michelin
NCM Bash, and this year participants were the FIRST to
see all four new Corvette colors: Admiral Blue, Black Rose
Metallic, Sterling Blue and Watkins Glen Gray Metallic. Samples of each color car were on display and attendees got to "try
them on for size."
If you missed out, we have a few photos on our website, as
well as the 2017 Corvette ordering guide here.
2017 GRAND SPORT PRICING ANNOUNCE
Chevrolet announced today the track-bred 2017 Corvette
Grand Sport will be priced at $66,445 for coupe models and
$70,445 for convertibles, when they go on sale this summer.
The prices include the destination charge, but not tax, title and
other dealer fees.
With heritage-inspired design cues combined with trackfocused chassis and suspension elements, the new Grand Sport
builds on a legacy established in 1963, when five Grand Sport
race cars were built under the direction of the Corvette’s first
chief engineer, Zora Arkus-Duntov.
Read the complete details on our website here.
CORVETTE RAFFLE WINNERS DRAWN
Congrats to Kathy McDade of Canton, MS - winner of our
2016 "Build Your Own" Stingray Corvette raffle drawing on
Friday, April 29 with ticket #954. We sold all 1,000 available
tickets.
Congrats to John Johnson of Cape Coral, FL, winner of our
2016 Torch Red Corvette Stingray Convertible drawn on Saturday, April 30 with ticket #4482.
Ken Miller
Hello from your NCM Ambassador and a big thank you to all
that were able to join me at Motor Sports Park during the Bash
on 4/29. I hope you all had a great time! For all you racers out
there, the Motor Sports Park track is heating up with more
events so please check out the web page at NCM Motor Sports
Park. Here is some info on what you can expect. Also, thanks
again to all for your continued support of the raffle ticket sale.
Someone has to win, so it might as well be you!
MOTORSPORTS PARK
Have a need for SPEED? The NCM Motorsports Park is located less than two miles from the Museum and offers the chance
for you to ride in a Corvette, drive your car on the road course
for a lap, participate in a high performance driving school and/
or spectate at one of many motorsports events going on
throughout the season.
take you for a spin in a Corvette. Laps are available when the
track is not in use for an event. When planning a trip, you are
welcome to call ahead to check availability and make an appointment. No appointment? Give us a heads up when you are
in town and we will do our best to accommodate you for a ride!
Cost: $100 to pit out, one time by, and pit in (approximately
two laps around our Grand Full Course). Minimum age to participate is 12, and minimum
If you have your own car to drive on the track, consider a Touring Lap or Parade Lap.
Touring Laps
One session includes four laps in your own car at average highway speeds. Passengers are welcome.
Cost: $45/session for Touring Laps
Parade Laps
Maximum of 20 cars per group, with a lead and follow car, two
laps, and an average speed of 40-45 mph. Drive your own car.
Passengers are welcome.
Cost: $20/car for Parade Laps
Gift certificates are available for laps.
Laps are available weekdays when the track is not rented and
during select National Corvette Museum sponsored events and
activities. Laps are offered on the hour, every hour, starting at
9:00am CT and ending at 4:00pm CT. Please call in advance to
give the Motorsports Park staff a heads up that you’d like to
participate so that cars and equipment are ready when you arrive. Laps are not available during private events, or while the
track is in use by an event. Track availability is dependent on
weather. NO REFUNDS.
Please inquire by contacting [email protected] or
270-777-4507.
Spectating
ENTHUSIASTS JOIN ACRE CLUB
In February the National Corvette Museum announced that the
“Acre Club” for the NCM Motorsports Park would be reopened, offering an additional 17 acres available for sponsorship. The acres were used to construct a berm, and are offered
at $15,000 each, payable by 12/31/2016.
Stepping up to the plate to purchase an acre were Dennis and
Jan Lombardo of Long Beach, CA. If you ask Dennis what
made them decide to participate he laughs, “Because I screwed
up and didn’t buy one last time.” Dennis says he and wife Jan
are not into motorsports, with the exception of attending the
Indy 500 each year, but that didn’t stop them from taking part
in the Acre Club. “It’s just another avenue to help the Museum
stay here,” Dennis said. “I do whatever I can… I sell raffle
tickets, memberships to the Museum.”
Read more about the Lombardos, and how an acre at the Motorsports Park can have your name on it online here.
CORVETTE STORE FEATURED ITEM
ZR1 Supercharged 200+ T-Shirt
Casual comfort comes "supercharged" with this new t-shirt!
100% preshrunk cotton
$20.00
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MICHELIN NCM BASH RECAP
Did you make it to the Michelin NCM Bash last
week? We've put together a short highlight video, so
if you were here - you might spot yourself on it! If
you weren't, you'll see what you missed out and
hopefully make plans to come next year! Check it
out online here.
Competition
Mike Venable
PARKING LOT BANNER SPOTS AVAILABLE
Want your Corvette Club or Organization featured
on a banner in our parking lot? We are now accepting 2016-2017 banner reservations.
Banners are available for a $500 donation. Banners
are updated each year in August when new banners
are erected and stay up for one year, after which time
they are returned to the club. Banners are first come,
first serve and your spot is held when your payment
AND reservation form are received.
To learn more about our banner program and download a reservation form, click here.
Buy online at www.corvettemuseum.org/raffle or
call 800-538-3883 during normal business hours.
There is a 3 day event on July 2-3- 4. This event will also be
held at the Motor Sports Park in Bowling Green KY. Register
now before it sells out. This event is sponsored by the East
Tennessee Corvette Club. I am sure they will be looking for
volunteers to help work the event. Remember, you and the
club will earn points when you volunteer to work these events!
MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PERKS
Did you know that being a member of the National
Corvette Museum is not only a tax deductible contribution, but also gets you tons of perks like a quarterly subscription to America's Sports Car Magazine,
discount in the Corvette Store, discounted registration on Museum events, free admission to the Museum, plus discounts on things like bricks, build
sheets, window stickers, Corvette Plant tours, NCM
Insurance, hotels and car rentals! Not only that but
your membership helps us continue to preserve the
history of the iconic sports car.
Membership is only $50 a year. Learn more and sign
up online here.
CORVETTE STORE FEATURED ITEM
C7 Corvette Championship Polo
$45.00
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The Nashville Corvette club will be hosting a group outing to Corvette Funfest in 2016
Funfest is located Mid America Motorworks, 2900 North 3td st. Effingham Il. 62401
Register for Corvette Funfest: Club parking $25 per car and two people, premier parking (front lot) $50 per
car and two people. Make sure to register for Thursday Fun Run (free).
By phone (866) 309-3973 (option 1 then option 2) Make sure to tell them you are with Nashville Corvette
club and want Club parking $25.00 registration fee,****Register for the Fun Run(free)******.
By Internet www.corvettefunfest.com click on the 2016 registration tab, or On line choose club parking
$25.00 and here is our club number 65B1E8E6C78E40458D52B21AEA78D005
******Make sure to purchase tickets for Saturday Night’s BBQ, it sells out******
Hotel will be the Lexington Inn and Suites
1604 West Fayette Avenue Effingham IL 62401 217-994-9949
We have a group block of 20 rooms for 3 nights (Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
4 king @199.99 per night plus tax and 16
rooms with 2 double beds @189.99 per night plus tax.
Call Lexington Inn direct and tell them you are with the Nashville corvette club to get the group block and rate.
Contact Tim Thompson @270-791-6421 or Barb Huebel @615-812-3741 for questions
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July 20I6 Motorsports Park Weekend
July 2, 3, & 4, 20I6
Saturday and Sunday - 14-Low Speeds on the Skid Pad
-70 driver limit
Monday 7- Low Speeds on the West Track (TracX)
-55 driver limit
Location: NCM MOTORSPORTS PARK
505 Grimes Road Bowling Green, KY 42101
Cost of Events:
Sat. Day 7-LS
$65
Sunday 7 LS
$65
Mon. 7- LS TracX
$110
Motor Homes
$50 Fee (all 3 days)
Make checks payable to Southeast Region NCCC
Mailto:Betty Parks, 120 Pullman Trail, Roswell, GA 30075-3054
Sanctions Pending
21 Low Speed Events -Southeast Region sanctions
Registration and Tech
Fri. @ track 2 to 5 PM; Sat-Sun-Mon @ Track 7 to 8 AM
Drivers meeting held all days at 8:15 AM
Don Parks
David Goebel
Chairpersons
SE Region RCD
Event Coordinator
89parks@bellsouth .net
drv2win@msn .com
Lodging
Holiday Inn University Plaza, 1021 Wilkinson Trace, Bowling Green, KY, Phone: 270-745-0088
"Special" rate @ 99/NT + tax-rate expires June 1, 2016. Use RATE CODE "SEN'. Rooms limited - call early!
Welcome Party at hotel Saturday Night
Event Information
Closed Exhaust 103DBA @ 50 Ft. noise limit
Motor Homes allowed per NCM Rules. Overnight fee applies. .Pets must be kept leashed or confined.
Registration will assign numbers. SE Region Permanent Number List will be given priority.
Participants may be required to work event.
Non-NCCC entrants and workers are not covered by NCCC insurance.
NCCC entrants only per NCM Contract requirement.
Registration MUST BE received by May 15
18
2016, to receive event t-shirt.
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Motorsports Park July 2016 Speed Event Registration Form
Date: July 2, 3, 4, 2016
Sanctions: Pending 21 Low Speed Events Southeast Region
Location: NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY 42101
ALL Low Speed. Ck day(s) you are entering: Sat.
□
Sun □ Monday □
□
DL □ NCCC # □
All 3 days
Driver #1 Name:_________________________- Registration Use Only>
NCCC Number:________________________________ Assigned Number: _____ ________
Driver #2 Name:_________________________- Registration Use Only> DL □ NCCC # □
NCCC Number:________________________________ Assigned Number: _____ ________
Driver #3 Name:_________________________- Registration Use Only> DL □ NCCC # □
NCCC Number:________________________________ Assigned Number: _____ ________
Driver #4 Name:_________________________- Registration Use Only> DL □ NCCC # □
NCCC Number:________________________________ Assigned Number: _____ ________
E-mail address: _______________________________________________
Address:
Street: __________________City:__________________ State:____ Zip Code:___________
Emergency Contact Information, if not at event:
Name:_____________________ _____Relationship: _______________ Phone:___________
Car Year & Type: _______________________________________Requested Class: _______
Entrants without assigned regional number will be assigned number by registration.
Sat. & Sunday $65
Monday
$110
Cost per Driver
All 3 Days $220 (Discount for entering All 3-Days)
Checks payable to Southeast Region NCCC
Mailto: Betty Park, 120 Pullman Trail, Roswell, GA 30075-3054,PH: 770-993-0271
Driver T-shirt size #1 ------#2 ------#3 ------#4 ----Registration MUST BE received by May 1st to get event t-shirt._______________________
Registration Use Only
Check #__________ Amount $____________
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Car Corral
NCC Apparel
Immaculate Velocity Yellow Corvette convertible with all
the options. This model has the 3 LT package and Z51 Performance Package. Needs nothing.
Looking for a good home for this garaged kept show car.
Drives like a dream.
Tires are in excellent condition with very little tread wear.
Call Ken for details and pricing. 615-333-3400
NCC Club Polo Shirts
Men’s
$25.00
Ladies
$22.00
(Payment in advance requested)
Add $3.00 for embroidered name (Optional)
Club logo included with 5 color options for car color
Standard Club shirt is Blue as shown above.
Available in 8 optional colors
NCC Team Nashville T-Shirts
(third print release)
Front
Back
Specify: S-M-L-XL-2XL-3XL
Pickup your shirt
At the next
NCC Second Monday meeting
$11.00 on delivery
To Order send an email to:
[email protected]
Or call
(615) 373-4805 (cell)
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FOR SALE
Aluminum Billet Grille For 2006-2010 Corvette . This is
brand new and never been used. In excellent condition. This
is not a strap on grille. The brackets that are still in the unsealed bag.
Call Ken for details and pricing. 615-333-3400
FCOA currently has three fundraising items for sale:
“Vinny the Vette – Meets His New Parents at the National Corvette Museum” ($9);
“Corvette” – Mike Mueller with Bob Woods ($9);
“Generations Art-Coloring Book” ($10).
Contact Martin Workman to order copies of these great
Corvette related children’s books. Please consider ordering
copies to help FCOA.
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Birmingham – Little Rock – Nashville – Memphis
Mobile – Atlanta – Jackson
206 Louise Avenue
Hendersonville, TN. 37075
Phone: 615-264-0059 ● FAX: 615-264-0104
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Cell Phone 615-414-5944
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