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

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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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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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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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Corvette Racing to 2nd Place at 2023 Rolex 24

Corvette Racing to 2nd Place at 2023 Rolex 24

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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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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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SVRA 2023 SCHEDULE FEATURES 22 RACING EVENTS

SVRA 2023 SCHEDULE FEATURES 22 RACING EVENTS

Corvette Events, Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvette Racing News
2023 SPORTSCAR VINTAGE RACING ASSOCIATION PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE Check out the SVRA 2023 schedule. We also have the press release from the SVRA Website below. The SVRA 2023 schedule features 22 events at premier venues across the country. DateTrackLocationFebruary 3-5*Auto Club SpeedwayFontana, Calif.February 23-26Sebring International RacewaySebring, Fla.March 3-5Thunderhill Raceway ParkWillows, Calif.March 9-12NOLA Motorsports ParkAvondale, La.March 23-26Michelin Raceway Road AtlantaBraselton, Ga.April 27-30Sonoma RacewaySonoma, Calif.May 4-7WeatherTech Raceway Laguna SecaSalinas, Calif.May 18-21Road AmericaPlymouth, Wis.May 26-29Lime Rock ParkLakeville, Conn.June 9-11Ridge Motorsports ParkShelton, Wash.June 15-18Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayIndianapolis, Ind.June 22-25Mid-Ohio Sports Car CourseLexington, OhioJuly 13-16Portland International RacewayPortland, Ore.July 28-30New Jersey Motorsports ParkMillville, N.J.August 18-20Summit Point Motorsports ParkSummit Point, W.Va.September 1-3Willow Springs International RacewayRosamond, Calif.September 6-10Watkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, N.Y.September 22-24World Wide Technology RacewayMadison, Ill.October 5-8VIRginia International RacewayAlton, Va.October 12-14Chattanooga Motorcar Festival Chattanooga, Tenn.October 13-15Utah Motorsports CampusTooele, UtahNovember 2-5 Circuit…
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CORVETTE RACING AT LIME ROCK 2022: Short Track, Big Fight

CORVETTE RACING AT LIME ROCK 2022: Short Track, Big Fight

Corvette Racing News
CORVETTE RACING AT LIME ROCK 2022: Corvette Racing is getting ready for this weekend. We are looking at a pre-race press release from Corvette Racing for the FCP Euro Grand Prix at Lime Rock Park. Corvette Racing at Lime Rock - Photo Credit Corvette Racing CORVETTE RACING AT LIME ROCK: Short Track, Big Fight Garcia, Taylor looking for back-to-back wins at sports car racing’s bullring DETROIT (July 12, 2022) – After racing at the wide-open spaces of places like Daytona and Le Mans, Corvette Racing this weekend travels to sports car racing’s version of a bullring: Lime Rock Park for Saturday’s Northeast Grand Prix. Saturday’s two-hour, 40-minute race is one of two GT-only events for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Antonio Garcia and Jordan Taylor, teammates in the No. 3…
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CORVETTE RACING AT MONZA: Celebrazione for Tandy, Milner!

CORVETTE RACING AT MONZA: Celebrazione for Tandy, Milner!

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Corvette Racing made history this weekend at Monza when they became the first people ever to win an event with a Chevrolet Corvette C8.R in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). See the press release below. CORVETTE RACING AT MONZA: Celebrazione for Tandy, Milner! No. 64 Corvette C8.R claims maiden win in FIA WEC on Monza debut MONZA, Italy (July 10, 2022) – VITTORIA for Corvette Racing at Monza! Tommy Milner and Nick Tandy drove the No. 64 Chevrolet Corvette C8.R to a thrilling win in the Six Hours of Monza. It was the program’s first victory of the season in the FIA World Endurance Championship and the maiden win in the series for the mid-engine Corvette. Tandy crossed the finish line first in GTE Pro after the leading Ferrari…
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Corvette C8.R 2nd at Chevy Grand Prix Canada 2022

Corvette C8.R 2nd at Chevy Grand Prix Canada 2022

Corvette Racing News
We are looking at the press release from Corvette Racing. Corvette C8.R placed second at the Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. CORVETTE RACING AT CTMP: No. 3 Corvette Back on Podium Garcia, Taylor takes runner-up GTD PRO finish in return to Canada Great Drive by Jordan Taylor & Antonio Garcia P-2 & Team Corvette! BOWMANVILLE, Ontario (July 3, 2022) – Corvette Racing’s Antonio Garcia and Jordan Taylor made their way back onto the GT Daytona (GTD) PRO podium Sunday as the No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R placed second at the Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. It’s the first podium for the Corvette duo since April’s race at Long Beach for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The result boosted Garcia and Taylor back…
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CORVETTE RACING AT WATKINS GLEN 2022: Road to Redemption

CORVETTE RACING AT WATKINS GLEN 2022: Road to Redemption

Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvette Racing News
We are looking at a press release dated June 22, 2022, as Corvette Racing prepares for Watkins Glen. CORVETTE RACING AT WATKINS GLEN: Road to Redemption Garcia and Taylor hope to rebound from Le Mans with Six Hours repeat DETROIT (June 22, 2022) – While their run at the 24 Hours of Le Mans ended with disappointment, Antonio Garcia, Jordan Taylor, and the rest of Corvette Racing’s squad in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship are back stateside for another shot at a long-distance race victory. The Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen is the first race in the U.S. since May 1 for Corvette Racing and the rest for the field of competitors in the new GT Daytona (GTD) PRO category. Through five races, Garcia and Taylor stand second in…
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