May 2015 - Longhorn Corvette Club

LONGHORN CORVETTE CLUB
BULLetin
The Monthly Publication of Longhorn Corvette Club
May 2015
Issue 5
2015 Officers
***Reminder***
Our Monthly Business
President – Lance Spracklen
May 8th
Vice President –
at 7:30p.m.
Tammy Spracklen
Treasurer – Laura Dash
Henna Chevrolet
Secretary – David Safely
8805 IH 35
Governor – Mike Sears
512-832-2305
Editor – Amy Priest
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Vice-President’s Message
Happy
Birthday
President’s Message
It's been a long month for me. I was not able to
attend any of our events this month, but I've heard
y'all have been having a great time without me. I
want to give a big congrats to Mike Cooper, the
winner of the 2014 Perry Hampton Memorial
Award. I am expecting to get involved more in
May and hope to see many of you around. Enjoy
this wonderful weather we're having.
The last week and a half has
been really rough. On Friday
April 10th I was involved in a
horrible car wreck. Thankfully
Dave Hemphill was in the car
behind me to help.
May
Birthdays
Stephen Bunker
Craig Freeman
~ Lance Spracklen
Darren Johnson
[email protected]
Marty Lege
Shannon Minton
John Tiemann
Paul Treadwell
James Wenzlaff
Melissa Wile
Kris Wilson
Here's something to drool about, speedometer they show does not register below
40mph. I guess that should give us a clue.
At 1244 hp it's more powerful than the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport.
When you drive a Corvette powered Hennessey Venom GT you will definitely feel the
need for speed. The top speed is incredible!
I want to take the time to thank
some special people who
helped me in my time of need.
I want to thank my husband
Lance the most. He dropped
everything to make sure he got
to the hospital right away.
Lance also waited on me hand
and foot while I lay in agony.
Dave Hemphill, thank you for
being there during the accident,
talking to Lance and everyone
else on the scene. Thank you
for delivering the items to
Blanco and picking up anything
else needed. Amy & Forest
Priest, thank you for stepping
up during the picnic to offer help
and for reading the speech.
Special thanks to Amy for
stopping by the house after a
long week at work and a long
drive from San Antonio. Mike
Cooper, thank you for coming to
visit me and bringing yummy
BBQ. Thanks to Lucy and Marty
who sent me emails during the
week to keep my spirits up. I am
very happy Perry Hampton was
a great success and I am
thrilled that people had a great
time. It's going to take time but
I'll eventually get back to my
normal self.
Tammy Spracklen
Here's A Fun Couple of Minutes:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/gWAavCjVQvM
?feature=player_detailpage
Thanks to Ed Colinski for contributing this article
[email protected]
Support our Sponsor
LCC Members
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John Lewis – General Manager
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Austin, TX 78758
512-834-8388
Directions
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Governor’s
Message
*See Corvette World associate for more details and to
schedule an appointment for service. Offer good at Austin
location only, unless otherwise agreed upon by GM.
Howdy Herd,
April was a quiet month as we continued preparing for our Autocross. Everything is
ready except a few odds and ends. Many thanks to those who have helped up to his point and
to those that have committed to helping at the event.
The next major regional event is the high speed autocross at Hallet Motor Racing
Circuit in Jennings, Oklahoma. This is the premier competition event in the region.
th
The next Governor’s meeting is the 13 of June. Please let me know if you have any
business you would like me to take to the region.
Have fun and keep the rubber side down,
Mike Sears
Here’s something you might not have heard…
Facts About the Chevrolet Corvette #8: The new 2014 Corvette Stingray can reach high speeds — in reverse
The top speed in reverse for the 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray is an incredible 53 miles per hour. That’s fast! We do not recommend testing it out
for yourself, but we bet it would be fun to try out on a track.
Facts About the Chevrolet Corvette #15: The first Corvette emblem featured an American flag — making it
illegal
Chevrolet had planned to use an American flag in its iconic crossed flag emblem for the Corvette, but before the 1953 release, discovered that it
was illegal to use it. According to National Flag Code, it is illegal to use the flag for advertising purposes, and that includes vehicle emblems.
Chevrolet quickly changed gears and decided to use the fleur de lis, a French symbol for peace and purity.
Works cited: https://www.asapwarranty.com/blog/2015/15-interesting-facts-chevrolet-corvette/
Activities!!!
Activities Director's Message
Coming up we have three major events in May. First, our Fast & Furious Autocross in Mart on May 1-3. This
event will qualify for this month's Points Trail. Be sure you get into the group photo. The other event for the
Points Trail this month is the Corvettes Cruisin Galveston at Moody Gardens on May 29th through 31st. I'll be
leading a Caravan starting from Corvette World of Austin at 2pm on May 29th. I will also be leading a Caravan
to Texas Motor Speedway for the annual Lonestar Classic. We'll be leaving from Henna Chevrolet at 8am on
Friday, May 15th. If you've never been to the Lonestar Classic you're missing out. You will get the chance to
have a police escorted cruise from TMS to the Circle R Ranch in Flower Mound for some BBQ on Friday.
Then, Saturday a car show at TMS & Awards Banquet at the Marriott, and Sunday race on the oval or infield
track for a full track day. Find more info at Upcoming Events. I hope to see many of you there.
Also, take note that our Business Meeting, Executive Committee meeting, and monthly social have been
pushed out a week due to the Autocross at Mart, TX.
Upcoming Events
Fri May 1 - Sun May 3
Sun May 10, 2015
9am - 12:30pm Cars & Coffee @ The Oasis
Where: The Oasis on Lake Travis, 6550 Comanche Trail,
Austin, Texas 78732
LCC Fast & Furious Autocross
Where: 4235 FM 339, Mart, Tx 76664
Description: Longhorn Corvette Club invites you to our 2015
NCCC Sanctioned AX. Come to Prairie Hill Dragway, in Mart,
Tx and join us for 10 low speed autocrosses. We will do our
best to maintain a fast, cone free, fun filled course. You will be
able to leave your rig at the track on Friday night if you get
there between 3 and 6pm at which time the gate will be locked.
Tech will be at the track between 3 and 6pm on Friday then
Saturday and Sunday morning up until the drivers meeting.
Track concessions will be open for lunch. It is a CASH only
concession serving hotdogs and hamburgers. Seating is
limited so you should bring your chairs. Saturday we will
complete the autocrosses as efficiently as possible so that
there is plenty of time for relaxation and celebration. Sunday
we will quickly complete the remaining autocrosses to get you
loaded and back on the road. The drivers meeting will start at
8:30 AM. The first car on the track by 8:45. To keep costs to a
minimum, there will be no awards, shirts, or trophies. Our goal
is to provide you with thrills, not frills.
Fri May 8, 2015
7:30pm - 9pm Monthly Meeting @ HENNA CHEVROLET I35/183
Where: 8805 Interstate 35 Austin, TX 78753 I-35 and 183
(512-832-2305)
Description: Join us for this monthly car show. There is no
entry fee, no judging, and no prizes. This is a chance to meet
other car enthusiasts and talk about what we all love best!
Invite your friends and encourage non-members to come since
this is open to all those who love cars. Donations to the Capitol
Area Food Bank are always welcome during this event. The
Oasis restaurant opens at 11am for brunch. Expect a cruise to
be organized for after this event.
Wed May 13, 2015
7pm - 9pm Executive Committee Meeting @ VFW
Where: VFW Post 8787, 500 VFW Road, Austin, TX
Fri May 15, 2015 – Sun May 17, 2015
8am Caravan to TMS at Henna
Where: HENNA CHEVROLET, 8805 Interstate 35 Austin, TX
78753
Description: For those attending the Lonestar Classic we will
leave from Henna at 8am. The first event doesn't start until 1pm
so we will have plenty of time get there. The expected driving
time is 3 hours. Info about the Lonestar Classic is below.
http://www.lonestarcorvetteclub.com/content.aspx?page_id=87
&club_id=977600&item_id=394854
Activities cont’d…
Wed May 20, 2015
7pm - 9pm Dinner Social @ Ross' Old Austin Cafe
Where: 11800 North Lamar Boulevard #6, Austin, TX 78753
Description: Join us for this monthly event where we just sit and gab about whatever with other members. Enjoy some great food at
great prices.
See the menu here: http://www.greencity.com/cafeross.htm
Fri May 29, 2015 – Sun May 21, 2015
2pm Caravan to Moody Gardens at Corvette World
Where: Corvette World Austin, 12190 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, TX 78758
Description: For those attending the Corvettes Cruisin Galveston event we will be leaving from Corvette World at 2pm. Our route
will take us south 71, east 90, where we will stop at Buc-ee's. East 90 to 6 south to I-45. This will be a light, safe cruise off of the
main highways. Expect 4 hours of driving. For more info on the event see http://corvettescruisingalveston.com/
Secretary’s
Message
Please review these minutes
prior to our meetings so that
we can vote to approve
them. Thanks!
April - Business
Meeting Minutes
April - Executive
Meeting Minutes
David Safely
* If you cannot open, please email
[email protected] and I will
email them to you.
The Longhorn
Corvette Club
would like to wish
all the moms out
there a very
Happy Mother’s
Day on Sunday,
May 10th.
Meet the Members!
Beth Misner
Mike Martin
Welcome Beth!
Beth joined the LCC a few months ago with a 2011 Grand Sport
supersonic blue with ghost flames, custom paint, that she got
brand new as soon as she didn’t need her “mom-mobile”
st
anymore. It’s her 1 Vette, however, her husband pre-dated her
Vette obsession with a 1995 of his own. She says “I have had a
long-time obsession, inherited from my daddy, who chose my
middle name, Lynette, to rhyme with Corvette. I already had a
cousin named Yvette. My Corvette was even in my wedding
vows!” Now that’s a love of Corvettes! Some fun things that she
likes to do are: drive, drive, drive. “I drive to Granbury every 1014 days to see my dad up there. I really like driving the farm
roads in the Spring to view the wildflower in my Vette. I would
love to put this car in some shows with the pretty paint job.” She
says she can’t WAIT to be in one of our Corvette Cruises. She
has seen our caravans go by before and is excited to be IN one!
Other things to know about Beth: I am a native Texan, just now
getting back home after 29 years out in California. It is so good
to be home, and I love Austin! My husband is from Pittsburgh, but
y'all don't hold that against him, he got into Texas as soon as he
could! We travel a whole lot, and hope to be able to be involved
with the club as much as we can.
I have a 2008 convertible, and as you can see in the photo it is
white with a black top. I acquired it on Jun 28, 2014, from
Corvette World in Austin. It is my first ever Corvette. I came
CLOSE to buying a year old 1972, once, but it was gone
before I got there. C'est la vie.
My first encounter with Corvettes was in 1961, at UT-Austin. I
had a close friend who had a black 1959. We put a ton of
miles on it, and had wanted to do the bit like the TV show
ROUTE 66. We even saw the filming of part of one episode in
Austin. That never materialized, though we did have lots of
fun.
I have always had a thing for convertibles, particularly 2seaters. My first 2 seater was a 1967 Triumph TR4A. A
Corvette was one of two vehicles that I had always
wanted. The other was a 1957 Thunderbird, and I owned for
30 years. I had sold the Thunderbird a couple years ago, and
decided I'd go ahead and get the Corvette. I probably spent 3
or 4 months perusing vehicles on Corvette World's websites
before actually looking at them. The white 2008 seemed the
most desirable of their inventory, and made the deal with them.
I love the car. It is my daily driver, typically, but I also have a
Ford Explorer that is used for general purposes. I enjoy just
driving, out in the country. Generally, I am by myself, but have
a friend that I try to get to ride with me when she can. I hope to
get her to do the trip to Galveston. She's 'out of pocket' till
Friday, so I haven't been able to check with her, as yet.
I am not much for racing or high speeds, but would love to do a
time/distance rally, where the course is laid out, a sheet of
clues given out as to the route and ACCURACY is of the
utmost importance as to speed, miles covered. I did that a few
times years ago when I had an MGB and loved it. We got
some DLBF trophies, but still enjoyed immensely. I said my
navigator was bad, was told my driving was
bad. LOL! (DLBF: DEAD LAST BUT FINISHED)
As for me, I am a CPA, retired. I was in banking for about 30
years, then general accounting. I enjoy music (play piano,
more or less), sometimes doodle with my sketch pad, and have
done some poetry, short stories...none of it published, just for
my on enjoyment.
Chris Kernstock
Chris joins the LCC with his 2015 Stingray, night race blue metallic, Z51, with all the
bells & whistles. It is his sixth corvette since 1989. He bought this new one as a birthday
present to himself in December 2014. Currently, he has another Vette, a 2007, Atomic
Orange coupe which he really likes but he may be selling it soon. He says, “I have
always been a 'car' person and became interested in Corvettes enough to want one
when the C4 body style came out in '84.”
“Kim & I enjoy road trips, and the car makes my commute much more enjoyable on the
occasions when I drive it to work.”
What he wants to get from his club membership: “I guess what I'm looking for from the
club is some social exposure to people with interests similar to mine, i.e. Corvettes.
Historically, I don't get out much, and I'm working on that.”
Well, we are looking forward to seeing you come to our upcoming events and meeting
you and Kim and your lovely new car!
National Corvette Museum News
The new 2016 Corvette was unveiled at the NCM Bash, that went on from April 23 - 25,
and it is AMAZING! New colors and new features - such as a FRONT VIEW PARKING
CAMERA! Finally! Here are some of the highlights as provided by the NCM.
2016 Stingray
New Twilight Blue, Spice Red and Jet Black Suede Design Packages; New colors include
Corvette Racing Yellow and Long Beach Red Metallic; Front curb view parking camera on
2LT and 3LT and more. Get the details http://corvettemuseum.blogspot.com/2015/04/2016-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-offers.html
2016 Z06
Same new design packages and colors as the Stingray plus a new limited edition C7.R
model. The Z07 package boasts a 0-60 mph acceleration in 2.95 seconds in the automatic
and 3.2 seconds in the manual. It is offered as both coupe and convertible. Get details http://corvettemuseum.blogspot.com/2015/04/2016-corvette-z06-is-most-capable.html
2016 Corvette Z06 C7.R Edition
Limited to 500; Offered in coupe and convertible models with 3LZ trim; Corvette Racing
Yellow Tintcoat or Black exterior; C7.R Edition graphics package; Numbered C7.R Edition
interior plaque showing the build number, starting with VIN 700001 and much more.
Check out the complete release on this car http://corvettemuseum.blogspot.com/2015/04/chevrolet-introduces-2016-chevroletz06.html
Tracy Prout ~ NCM Ambassador
April’s Points Trail Event ~ The Perry Hampton Picnic
2014 Perry
Hampton
Award
Winner
Mike Cooper
See you next year!
Reminders:
Executive Committee
2015 Executive
Committee
Meeting
Forest Priest
May 13th
Matt Stark
7:00p.m.
Joyce Stark
VFW Post 8787
Lynn Bailey
500 VFW Rd.
Dave Hemphill
Austin, TX
512-836-8767
Appointed Positions:
Directions
Historian: Amy Priest
NCM Ambassador and
ALL members are welcome to attend
the Executive meeting.
Web Master: Tracy Prout
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