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12Oct 2021 by vettevues

Corvette Racing Conquered One More First at VIR 2021

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Corvette Racing conquered one more first at Virginia International Raceway Saturday, October 9, 2021. Corvette Racing took their third first-place victory in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at the Michelin GT Challenge in the No. 4 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R. Antonio Garcia, Jordan Taylor, Nick Tandy, Tommy Milner Tommy Milner and Nick Tandy Corvette Racing at Virginia International Raceway 2021 Corvette Racing at Virginia International Raceway 2021 Below are the press releases: CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: Third Straight for Milner, Tandy, No. 4 C8.RGarcia, Taylor on cusp of GTLM title after runner-up finish ALTON, Va. (Oct. 9, 2021) – Corvette Racing’s Nick Tandy and Tommy Milner took their third straight victory in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship by winning the Michelin GT Challenge at VIR on Saturday as the…

25Sep 2021 by vettevues

Corvette Racing at Long Beach: Another Victory for No. 4 C8.R

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Corvette Racing’s Tommy Milner and Nick Tandy won their second straight race in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship – a GT Le Mans (GTLM) victory in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach with the No. 4 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R. Below are the press releases from that event. CORVETTE RACING AT LONG BEACH 2021 CORVETTE RACING AT LONG BEACH 2021 CORVETTE RACING AT LONG BEACH 2021 PRESS RELEASE DATED SEPTEMBER 25. 2021 CORVETTE RACING AT LONG BEACH: Another Win for No. 4 C8.RMilner/Tandy pairing comes out on top against Taylor/Garcia in Corvette street fight. LONG BEACH, Calif. (Sept. 25, 2021) – Corvette Racing’s Tommy Milner and Nick Tandy won their second straight race in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship on Saturday – a GT Le Mans (GTLM) victory in…

13Sep 2021 by vettevues

CORVETTE RACING AT LAGUNA SECA 2021: Latest Press Releases and Updates

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On Vette Vues blog page, we have compiled the latest Chevrolet press releases for Corvette Racing at Laguna Seca 2021. Corvette Racing's Tommy Milner and Nick Tandy won the GT Le Mans (GTLM) category of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the No. 4 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R. Press Release: SEP 13 2021 Tommy Milner (left) and Nick Tandy, drivers of the #4 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R celebrate their victory in the GTLM class Sunday, September 12, 2021 after winning the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Hyundai Sports Car Championship at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. (Photo by Richard Prince for Corvette Racing) CORVETTE RACING AT LAGUNA SECA: Long-Awaited Victory for No. 4 Corvette The #4 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R driven by Tommy Milner and Nick…

16Aug 2021 by vettevues

2022 Provisional IMSA Schedule

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The 2022 Provisional IMSA Schedule is just announced. Jan. 21-23, Roar Before the 24 at DaytonaJan. 27-30, Rolex 24 at DaytonaMarch 16-19, SebringApril 8-9, Long BeachApril 29-May 1, Laguna SecaMay 13-15, Mid-OhioJune 3-4, Belle IsleJune 23-26, Watkins GlenJuly 1-3, Canadian Tire Motorsports ParkJuly 15-16, Lime RockAug. 5-7, Road AmericaAug. 26-28, Virginia International RacewaySept. 28-Oct. 1, Road Atlanta

16Aug 2021 by vettevues

Corvette Racing at LeMans 2021 Press Releases and Updates

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On this blog post, you will find Corvette Racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2021 Press Releases and updates. Bookmark it and check back for all updates from Chevrolet Corvette Racing. Nicky Catsburg (l to r), Jordan Taylor, and Antonio Garcia, drivers of the #63 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R celebrate their second-place finish in the GTE Pro class Sunday, August 22, 2021, during the FIA World Endurance Championship 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit du Le Mans in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Richard Prince for Corvette Racing) Press Release date Aug. 22, 2021 CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: Runner-Up in C8.R Le Mans Debut Garcia, Taylor, Catsburg second in GTE Pro; No. 64 Corvette endures hard-luck race LE MANS, France (Aug. 22, 2021) – The mid-engine…

28Jul 2021 by vettevues

Taylor Eager to Defend Race Win in His Return to Road America

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Taylor Eager to defend his Race win in his return to Road America in the #3 Corvette C8.R. Taylor and Garcia pilot the No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R ELKHART LAKE, Wis., July 28, 2021 – There’s always a buzz when Road America is discussed among drivers. The layout, the challenges, and the beauty are just a few topics regarding the 4.048-mile permanent road course in Elkhart Lake. It took 13 years and races in a slew of different cars and series for Jordan Taylor to claim his first victory at the prestigious track. Taylor and Corvette Racing teammate Antonio Garcia took the checkered flag in 2020 at Road America in the GT Le Mans class for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. They’ll go for a second straight victory at the…

19Jul 2021 by vettevues

CORVETTE RACING AT LIME ROCK: C8.R Goes Short-Track Racing Results

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Updated 07/19/2021 CORVETTE RACING AT LIME ROCK: TAYLOR, GARCIA TAKE OVERALL VICTORY Corvette Racing’s Jordan Taylor and Antonio Garcia won a weather-shortened Northeast Grand Prix at Lime Rock Park on Saturday, their third straight victory in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. No. 3 Corvette wins over No. 4 C8.R in weather-shortened, GT-only race LAKEVILLE, Conn. (July 17, 2021) – Corvette Racing’s Jordan Taylor and Antonio Garcia won a weather-shortened Northeast Grand Prix at Lime Rock Park on Saturday, their third straight victory in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Taylor and Garcia had the No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R ahead when the race was stopped with 70 minutes left due to lightning in the immediate area of the track. Race officials called the race with 25 minutes left in the…

28Jun 2021 by vettevues

CORVETTE RACING AT THE GLEN 2021: Hard-Fought Win for Garcia, Taylor

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Congratulation’s Jordan and Antonio and Corvette C8.R on their Win in the 6 hours at Watkins Glen! They drove the No. 3 Corvette to a steamy and hard-fought triumph for the team’s first win at Watkins Glen International since 2014. Jordan Taylor and Antonio Garcia, drivers of the #3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R celebrate their victory Sunday, June 27, 2021 after winning the GTLM class of Sundays IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Richard Prince for Corvette Racing) Source: Press Release No. 3 Corvette takes season’s second victory; Milner, Tandy charge derailed late in race WATKINS GLEN, NY (June 27, 2021) – Corvette Racing returned to Victory Circle at Watkins Glen International on Sunday with…

19Jun 2021 by vettevues

1963 Corvette ZO6 Tanker – Part 1

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Today on the Vette Vues Magazine blog we are looking at part 1 of a two-part article that appeared in May and June 2020 issues of Vette Vues. It covers the history of the 1963 Corvette ZO6 and one that is owned by Dave Matlock. The cover of the May 2020 issue is Dave's 1963 ZO6 big tank Corvette on display at the Corvette Chevy Expo in Galveston Island Texas. Dave Matlock's 1963 Z06 Tanker Sting Ray: Born to Be A Race Car and a Collector Car! Article by K. Scott Teeters Image Credit: G.M. Archives Dave Matlock of Montgomery, Texas, is no stranger to Corvettes. The 1963 Z06 Corvette Sting Ray Tanker is Matlock's ninth Corvette. Matlock was always a big fan of C2 Corvettes, especially the 1963 Split-Window…

14Jun 2021 by vettevues

CORVETTE RACING AT DETROIT 2021: Milner, Tandy Win Battle of Corvette C8.Rs at Belle Isle

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Tommy Milner and Nick Tandy won an all-Chevrolet Corvette C8.R battle in the GT Le Mans (GTLM) category of the Detroit Sports Car Challenge on Saturday at Belle Isle Park. Photo Courtesy Chevrolet JUN 13 2021 DETROIT (June 12, 2021) – Tommy Milner and Nick Tandy won an all-Chevrolet Corvette C8.R battle in the GT Le Mans (GTLM) category of the Detroit Sports Car Challenge on Saturday at Belle Isle Park. The duo in the No. 4 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R beat their Corvette Racing teammates Antonio Garcia and Jordan Taylor by 0.226 seconds in a non-points GTLM round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The two Corvettes made their lone pit stops of the race three laps apart, with Taylor pitting first after 42 minutes. Tandy then stopped with…