15Sep 2023 by controllers
The Two Lives of a Monster Corvette Race Car: #88 Corvette

The Two Lives of a Monster Corvette Race Car: #88 Corvette

Corvette Racing News
The Two Lives of a Monster Corvette Race Car: A Chronicle of #88 Corvette by Jan Hyde of the Registry of Corvette Race Cars In the world of motorsport, the stories of race cars often mirror the lives of the drivers who command them – filled with triumphs, challenges, and unexpected turns. The narrative of the #88 Corvette, an iconic racing machine, unfolds as a captivating tale of resilience and transformation. It all began amidst the gleaming machines and passionate enthusiasts at Hagerty's third annual Greenwich Concours on that memorable day on June 3, 2023. Michael Lindgren, a fellow car enthusiast, unveiled a car with a remarkable history, claiming it to be one of only two built in 1970 by Jim Hall's legendary Chaparral team, supported by Chevrolet following Roger…
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03Sep 2023 by controllers
Corvette Race Cars Stole the Show at 2023 Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion

Corvette Race Cars Stole the Show at 2023 Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion

Corvette Events, Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvette Racing News
Celebrating 70 Years of Corvette Racing: Top Race Cars at 2023 Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion Step into the exhilarating world of Corvette racing history as we take you on a thrilling journey through the decades. The 2023 Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion (RMMR) was an automotive spectacle like no other, where enthusiasts gathered to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the iconic Corvette. From Le Mans legends to innovative prototypes, we bring you the top Corvette race cars that graced the Monterey Car Week stage. Each of these exceptional machines has a unique story to tell, and they've left an indelible mark on the racing world. Join us as we explore the remarkable lineup of Corvette race cars that left spectators in awe at this prestigious event. Our coverage is brought to…
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08Jul 2023 by controllers
Learn How to Display Your Corvette Race Car at the Showcase of Speed in Watkins Glen!

Learn How to Display Your Corvette Race Car at the Showcase of Speed in Watkins Glen!

Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvette Racing News
Showcase Your Corvette Race Car at the 30th Annual Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival. Are you the proud owner of a Corvette race car? If so, come celebrate 75 years of Corvette racing and the 70th birthday of the iconic sports car by displaying your Corvette race car at the Showcase of Speed at the 30th annual Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival and at the famed Watkins Glen International race course. Dates are September 8-10; this is the perfect opportunity to show off your prized Corvette race car and revel in the glory of its past and present accomplishments. Celebrating 75 Years of Racing and 70 Years of Corvette This year marks a major milestone for both the world of racing and the iconic Chevrolet Corvette. Seventy-five years ago, racing…
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27Jun 2023 by controllers
Rev Up Your Engines: Get Ready for the 2024 Weathertech Championship with Chevrolet’s New Corvette Racing Program

Rev Up Your Engines: Get Ready for the 2024 Weathertech Championship with Chevrolet’s New Corvette Racing Program

2024 Corvette Information, C8 Corvette Information, Corvette Information, Corvette Racing News
Rev Up Your Engines: Chevrolet and Pratt Miller Motorsports Team Up to Launch a Revolutionary Corvette Racing Program for 2024 Weathertech Championship! After 25 years of successful partnership, Chevrolet and Pratt Miller Motorsports announced the formation of a program of Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports. In the upcoming 2024 Rolex 24 At Daytona, they will launch a full-season program for the newly introduced GT3-spec Corvettes in the GT Daytona (GTD) PRO category of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. With additional customer programs scheduled to be announced soon, this factory-supported effort will be the first of two Corvette Z06 GT3.R programs for the 2024 WeatherTech Championship. Given the established and successful relationship between Chevrolet and Pratt Miller Motorsports, who developed the new GT3 car and will build the cars, this was…
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14Jun 2023 by vettevues
2017 Corvette Grand Sport Pace Car: Details and Photos

2017 Corvette Grand Sport Pace Car: Details and Photos

2017 Corvette Information, C7 Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvette Racing News
Chevrolet's Corvette Grand Sport to Lead Drivers in C7 2017 Indy 500 - the 14th Time a Corvette Has Served As Official Pace Car. The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Indianapolis 500 Pace Car at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Corvette Grand Sport will pace the field at the start of the Verizon IndyCar Series Indianapolis 500 race on Sunday, May 28, 2017. (Photo by Chris Owens/IMS for Chevy Racing) Today on our blog, we are looking back at the 2017 Corvette Grand Sport Indy Pace Car that was the official pace car for the 2017 Indianapolis 500. It led drivers to the green flag on May 28., 2017, for the 101st running of the legendary race. Read on to learn about this stunning car. Corvette Grand Sport…
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22May 2023 by controllers
1960 Camoradi Corvette Le Mans Racer, Bid to $1,100,000 But Did Not Sell

1960 Camoradi Corvette Le Mans Racer, Bid to $1,100,000 But Did Not Sell

1960 Corvette Information, C1 Corvette Information, Corvette Features, Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvette Racing News, Corvettes at Auction
During the Mecum Indy 2023 Auction, the 1960 Camoradi Corvette Le Mans Racer crossed the auction blog and Bid to $1,100,000 but did not sell. Read on to learn its Rich Racing History! We are looking at a very important historical Corvette, the 1960 Camoradi Corvette Le Mans Racer. We have looked at this Corvette race car before, but it is well worth looking at again because it recently crossed the auction block at the Mecum Spring Classic at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center, 1202 E 38th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, that ran May 12 through the 20, 2023. We have two articles that feature the 1960 Camoradi Corvette Le Mans Racer that appeared in Vette Vues Magazine. The first article that it was featured in was in part…
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10May 2023 by controllers
Corvette Z06 Makes History As First Hardtop Convertible Pace Car At 107th Indy 500

Corvette Z06 Makes History As First Hardtop Convertible Pace Car At 107th Indy 500

2023 Corvette Information, C8 Corvette Information, Corvette History, Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvette Racing News
History will be made at the Indy 500 this year as the Corvette Z06, the world's first hardtop convertible, makes its debut as the Indy Pace Car. This innovative design is sure to turn heads both on the track and off. For the first time in the renowned history of this symbol of automotive excellence, a hardtop convertible Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will be the pace car at the 107th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 28, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The convertible's stunning exterior and interior design will be in full view during its time, both on and off the track. This generation of the Corvette Z06 is the first to feature a hardtop convertible, drastically increasing the convertible's performance on the track and the comfortability of the…
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24Mar 2023 by controllers
CORVETTE RACING AT SEBRING 2023: Fifth in Late-Race Carnage

CORVETTE RACING AT SEBRING 2023: Fifth in Late-Race Carnage

Corvette Racing News
We are looking at a press release of Corvette Racing at Sebring 2023, where the # 3 C8.R Corvette is fifth in a frantic finish at Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring held at the Sebring International Raceway. Corvette Racing showed strong early but was left wondering what might have been at the end of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring on Saturday. SEBRING, Fla. (March 18, 2023) – Corvette Racing showed itself strong early but was left wondering what might have been at the end of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring on Saturday. The No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R – with Antonio Garcia, Jordan Taylor, and Tommy Milner sharing the wheel – placed fifth in the GT Daytona (GTD) PRO class after the second…
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01Feb 2023 by controllers
Corvette Racing to 2nd Place at 2023 Rolex 24

Corvette Racing to 2nd Place at 2023 Rolex 24

Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvette Racing News
Celebrate the 25th Season of Corvette Racing with a Stellar Performance at the Rolex 24 - Second Place in the GT Daytona (GTD) Pro Division! Chevrolet Corvette C8.R racing entered its 25th season in the Rolex 24 At Daytona with an impressive class finish of second place. Antonio Garcia, Jordan Taylor, and Tommy Milner collaborated to pilot the No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Corvette to a superb result in the GT Daytona (GTD) PRO division. Read the press release below to learn more details: PRESS RELEASE: Corvette Racing at the 2023 Rolex 24, placing 2nd with Antonio Garcia, Jordan Taylor and Tommy Milner in the No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Corvette. Photo Credit - Richard Prince - Chevrolet Racing IN THIS ARTICLE: CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA 2023: Close… but Second in Rolex…
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27Jan 2023 by controllers
Corvette Z06 GT3.R Revealed at Daytona: Photos & Press Release

Corvette Z06 GT3.R Revealed at Daytona: Photos & Press Release

2024 Corvette Information, C8 Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvette Racing News
Today is a big day for fans of the legendary Chevrolet Corvette, as the all-new Corvette Z06 GT3.R has been officially revealed to the public! The racecar made its debut at Daytona International Speedway ahead of Saturday’s Rolex 24, a full year before it will make its competition debut at the 2024 Rolex 24 At Daytona. The Corvette Z06 GT3.R is sure to make a big impact on the racing circuit, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this high-performance racecar. Watch for complete coverage and photos from the event in an up-and-coming issue of Vette Vues Magazine. But in the mean time, we have the latest release from Chevy! Corvette ZO6 GT3.R Revealed - Front View of the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3R - Photo…
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