June 2018 | Vette Vues Magazine

15Jun 2018 by vettevues

History of Chevrolet Racing Exhibit Opens at Corvette Museum

History of Chevrolet Racing Exhibit Opens at Corvette Museum Chevrolet Racing: Louis to Le Mans Runs Through January 2019 The National Corvette Museum’s Exhibit Hall has been transformed to feature a special themed exhibit. For a period of about seven months, that theme is the history of Chevrolet racing. The story of Chevrolet racing is told from the early days of Louis Chevrolet as a racing driver for Buick, through the AMA ban on racing, Chevrolet Racing’s involvement in NASCAR, and the Le Mans winning Corvettes. Significant stories are told through the display of various cars and artifacts, from engines including one from a C5-R, and a fuel injection cutaway, to race suits, trophies from various races and more. “The idea of the exhibit started with Corvette’s success at Le…

08Jun 2018 by vettevues

2016 Corvette Brochure

2016 Corvette Information, C7 Corvette Information, Vintage Chevrolet Corvette Brochure

Check out the 2016 Corvette Brochure from Chevrolet. It covers the features, colors, information, options, specifications and is full of pictures. 2016 Corvette Brochure [envira-gallery id="7566"] Here are some more 2016 Corvette blog posts you might enjoy: http://vette-vues.com/2016-corvette-stingray-offers-new-design-packages-connectivity-and-technology-enhancements/ http://vette-vues.com/chevrolet-introduces-2016-corvette-z06-c7-r-edition/ You might also enjoy some photos of the 2016 Corvette: http://vette-vues.com/chevrolet-corvette-z06-2016/ http://vette-vues.com/2016-sema-corvettes-gm-display-at-sema/ http://vette-vues.com/current-issue-preview/ http://vette-vues.com/corvette-magazine-subscriptions/

07Jun 2018 by vettevues

2008 Corvette Z06 E85 Indy 500 Pace Car

2008 Corvette Information, C6 Corvette Information, Chevrolet Corvette History, Corvette Features

Today in our blog we are going to look back at the 2008 Corvette Z06 E85 Indy 500 Pace Car. It was driven during the race’s pace lap by two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Emerson Fittipaldi at 92nd Indianapolis 500. Photos of the car appeared in the August 2008 issue of Vette Vues Magazine, of which it also graced the cover. [caption id="attachment_7506" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Cover of the 2008 August issue of Vette Vues Magazine. The car is the 2008 Corvette Z06 E85 Indy 500 Pace Car driven during the race's pace lap by two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Emerson Fittipaldi at the 92nd Indianapolis 500 takes place on Sunday, May 25, 2008.[/caption] 2008 Corvette Z06 E85 concept Pace Car The Corvette Z06 E85 concept pace car is based on the production Z06 - already…

07Jun 2018 by vettevues

July 2018 Issue Preview Vette Vues Magazine

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To order back issues visit our secure online store: CLICK HERE. You can also check our classified ads for vendors that sell literature: CLICK HERE. #562 JULY 2018 ISSUE VETTE VUES MAGAZINE, VOLUME 46, ISSUE NUMBER 12 [caption id="attachment_7453" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Vette Vues Magazine July 2018 Cover[/caption] [caption id="attachment_7454" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Vette Vues Magazine July 2018 Articles[/caption] In the July 2018 issue of Vette Vues Magazine we have coverage of the Corvettes at the 2018 Amelia Island Concours, and the Sunshine Corvette Club of Miami’s Spring Meet. Wayne Ellwood continues his series on the History of Body Kits and covers the C4 Corvette Era. Scott Teeters series of Corvette Factory Show Cars shares the history of the 1969 Manta Ray Corvette. Dieline Motorsport ZR1 is not only our cover car,…

04Jun 2018 by vettevues

1963 Chevrolet Super Sport Commercial

1963 Corvette Information, C2 Corvette Information, Corvette Videos

This promotional film for the Chevrolet Super Sports includes footage and features of the Nova, Chevelle and Impala SS models as well as the Corvette Sting Ray. https://youtu.be/5NV69a3rumU 1963 Chevrolet Super Sport Magazine Advertisement including Corvette Here is another 1963 Corvette video you might enjoy: http://vette-vues.com/1963-corvette-grand-sport-1/ http://vette-vues.com/current-issue-preview/

03Jun 2018 by vettevues

CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: Consistent Corvettes Complete Testing Program

Corvette Racing News Current and Past

CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: Consistent Corvettes Complete Testing Program [caption id="attachment_7440" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Corvette Racing ran through its scheduled testing items Sunday during eight hours of track time ahead of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2018 as the team looks toward what it hopes is a ninth class victory in the annual French endurance race on the 8.47-mile Circuit de la Sarthe.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_7441" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Corvette Racing ran through its scheduled testing items Sunday during eight hours of track time ahead of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2018 as the team looks toward what it hopes is a ninth class victory in the annual French endurance race on the 8.47-mile Circuit de la Sarthe.[/caption] Gavin sets team’s pace in No. 64 Corvette C7.R w/ No. 63 entry not far off…

01Jun 2018 by vettevues

New GM World Display Celebrates Racing Heritage

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Motorsports-themed experience debuts ahead of Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix DETROIT — General Motors’ motorsports heritage takes the pole position in GM World in the heart of the company’s Renaissance Center headquarters in Detroit. A dozen modern and vintage racing vehicles and pace cars from across the motorsports spectrum fill the new display, which opens this week to the public ahead of the June 1-3 running of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix. “The new display in GM World celebrates one of the richest histories in motorsports,” said Tim Mahoney, chief marketing officer of Global Chevrolet and GM Global Marketing Operations leader. “With the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix only a few days away, it offers a great reason to visit the Renaissance Center before heading to Belle Isle for the races.” GM…

01Jun 2018 by vettevues

How Corvette Racing Gets Ready to Race | Video

Corvette Racing News Current and Past, Corvette Videos

Corvette Pride – How Doug Fehan, Oliver Gavin & Mike Rockenfeller Get Ready To Race Mobile 1’s video interviews with Program Manager Doug Fehan and drivers Oliver Gavin & Mike Rockenfeller to learn how they prepare for Corvette Racing which is now celebrating 20 years of success. With more than 20 years of experience on the sportscar scene, Corvette Racing is a well-drilled operation on race weekends, backed up by a talented and experienced driver line-up. Mobil 1 The Grid caught up with Program Manager Doug Fehan and drivers Oliver Gavin & Mike Rockenfeller to learn more about the team’s slick set-up, and how they have become the brand to beat in North American GT racing. Video by Mobil 1 The Grid via YouTube. You might also enjoy these Corvette Racing…