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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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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12May 2023 by controllers
The Rich History Of The Track Ready ZO6 Corvettes

The Rich History Of The Track Ready ZO6 Corvettes

1963 Corvette Information, C2 Corvette Category, C5 Corvette Information, C6 Corvette Information, C7 Corvette Information, C8 Corvette Information
Unleashing the Legend: a Look into the Rich History and Track-ready Features of the Iconic Corvette ZO6 As we look at the ZO6 Corvette history we are reminded that the ZO6 dates back to 1963. It was the first option package specifically designed for Corvettes that were meant to be used on the track. Since then, the ZO6 has become an iconic symbol of performance, with five generations of the ZO6s being offered throughout the Corvette's eight generations of production. This blog post will explore the rich ZO6 history and the track-ready features that have made it such a beloved model. CORVETTE Z06 GENERATIONS YEARSENGINEHORSEPOWERTRANSMISSIONC2 (1963)L84 5.4L OHV V-83604-speed manualC5 (2001-04)LS6 5.7L OHV V-8385 (2001);           405 (2002-04)6-speed manualC6 (2006-13)LS7 7.0L OHV V-85056-speed manualC7 (2015-19)LT4 6.2L OHV V-8    supercharged6507-speed manual or…
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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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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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03Jan 2023 by controllers
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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07May 2022 by controllers
CORVETTE RACING AT SPA: Tough Day for No. 64 Corvette

CORVETTE RACING AT SPA: Tough Day for No. 64 Corvette

Corvette Racing News
Rain, bad luck conspire against Milner, Tandy in fourth-place run The team had a fourth-place finish in the Six Hours of Spa due to misfortune and Mother Nature. Photo Credit: Corvette Racing SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (May 7, 2022) – Misfortune and Mother Nature worked against Corvette Racing on Saturday as an early-race advantage turned into a fourth-place class finish for the No. 64 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R at the Six Hours of Spa. Tommy Milner and Nick Tandy finished a lap down in the FIA World Endurance Championship’s GTE Pro class but had hopes for much more early on. Nevertheless, the team will take all the information it gained from this weekend into its next event – the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Saturday’s race was a disjointed one, to…
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