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Corvette Assembly Plant Shipping Backlog

Laura

 Photo Credit: MidEngineCorvetteForum.com Take a look at this fresh photo of the new Corvettes at the Corvette Assembly Plant, poised for dispatch! At first glance, it looked like a snowy landscape, but it turns out those are brand-new Corvettes cloaked in their shipping covers, all set for delivery to dealerships for customers. It seems like Jack Cooper Transport might be struggling to keep pace. As we welcome March, it’s an opportune moment to review some production insights and assess our current status. For these discussions, we refer to Roger Kiel’s Unofficial…

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NCM Searching for a New Leader

Laura

National Corvette Museum BeginsSearch for a New Leader  Photo Credit: National Corvette MuseumThe National Corvette Museum Board of Directors is actively seeking a new CEO following the departure of Sharon Brawner, who served as president and CEO until earlier this month. In the interim, Bryce Burklow is fulfilling the role of Chief Operating Officer until a permanent successor is appointed. Kaye Wagner, Chair of the Board, expressed the commitment to advancing the search for new leadership while maintaining the museum’s legacy and connections to staff, donors, members, and the Corvette…

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Semi with 10 C8’s Stolen

Laura

 Photo Credit: Facebook/Cochise County Sheriff’s OfficeAuthorities reported that Isaiah Walker, a 23-year-old from Lawton, Oklahoma, seized a semi-truck transporting over $1 million worth of new Corvettes from an Arizona truck stop, claiming he needed a ride home after his release from prison. According to the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office, Walker assaulted and robbed a truck driver at the Loves Truck Stop in Willcox, near Interstate 10. He engaged the victim in conversation about the truck’s cargo, then suddenly attacked him and forcibly ejected him from the cab, exploiting the victim’s…

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Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale

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  Photo Credit: Larry Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, heralded as the official kickoff to the auction year, saw unprecedented success with a record-breaking $207.6 million in Total Auction Sales, marking the highest in Company History. The nine-day extravaganza commenced with a Rock the Block party featuring electrifying performances by Foreigner and Night Ranger. A highlight was the impromptu appearance of Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony, who joined Red Voodoo’s set to pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen on what would have been his 69th birthday. Celebrity-owned vehicles stole the show, with stars like…

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GT3.R’s didn’t finish Rolex 24

Laura

Pratt Miller MotorsThe Rolex 24 Challenge   Photo Credit: Richard Prince for Corvette Racing Despite falling short of a podium finish, the Corvette Z06 GT3.R exhibited promise during the race. The Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports No. 3 and No. 4 cars led a combined 118 laps in the GTD Pro class out of the 773-lap race. Unfortunately, both Pratt Miller Corvettes encountered mechanical issues, with the No. 3 car suffering a cracked oil tank and the No. 4 car needing a replacement power steering pump. The No. 3 Corvette…

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Z06 GT3R At Saturday’s Rolex 24 At Daytona

Laura

Saturday’s Rolex 24 At Daytona  The Pratt Miller Motorsports GT3R The debut of the Pratt Miller Motorsports Corvette Z06 GT3R promises an impressive start, securing a spot within the top 10 in the highly competitive GT field for the IMSA Racing Weather Tech Sports Car Championship’s Rolex 24 At Daytona on Saturday. During the Roar Before the 24 weekend, Antonio Garcia led the Corvette Racing effort for Pratt Millers in the No. 3, setting a noteworthy lap of 1:44.786 in the Corvette Z06 GT3.R during a red-flag-interrupted qualifying session. Teammate…

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