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Post by truenorth on Apr 24, 2020 8:21:39 GMT -8
The Corvette C8 will arrive in a Zora hybrid variant with a thousand horsepower !: Online a document with the line up of the eighth generation of the "Vette", which would also include a 1,000 hp "Zora Halo" hybrid variant
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Post by downforce on Apr 30, 2020 21:04:00 GMT -8
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Post by downforce on May 10, 2020 22:16:12 GMT -8
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Post by truenorth on May 11, 2020 6:44:19 GMT -8
Peter DeLorenzo: Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, September 13, 1964. Jim Hall (No. 67 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport) runs ahead of Augie Pabst (No. 2 John Mecom Racing Ferrari 250 LM) out of Canada Corner during the Road America 500.
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Post by truenorth on May 14, 2020 8:55:29 GMT -8
Final year for the Corvette C5-R in 2004 also marked the beginning of the Gavin/Magnussen/Beretta tandem w/ chassis 010. Its first victory was LeMans24 in 2004 – the first of three in a row in France. Gavin and Beretta won three straight late in the season including PLM
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Post by truenorth on May 14, 2020 10:14:12 GMT -8
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Post by truenorth on May 14, 2020 10:15:42 GMT -8
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Post by truenorth on May 19, 2020 6:54:07 GMT -8
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Post by truenorth on May 22, 2020 11:16:25 GMT -8
So glad to have Corvette Racing (teamchevy) for the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual! We will miss you next september... Porsche, Ferrari, Aston Martin AND Corvette! What a GTE PRO class
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Post by truenorth on May 22, 2020 14:44:46 GMT -8
Corvette Racing @corvetteracing Dan Binks was an integral part of building Corvette Racing into what it is today. His leadership was key in the growth and success of the Corvette program over the years. We appreciate everything he has done for Chevrolet and wish him all of the best!
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Post by truenorth on May 24, 2020 7:29:40 GMT -8
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Post by downforce on Jun 11, 2020 5:36:32 GMT -8
Greenwood Corvettes
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Post by wilmywood8455 on Jun 12, 2020 7:10:47 GMT -8
Here's What's in the Corvette C8's Z51 Performance PackageThe Stingray's track-capable Z51 Performance package includes a host of upgrades that make it handle better, go faster, and shake off abuse. The Corvette C8's Z51 Performance package has been designed specifically to enable the new mid-engine sports car to run continuous racetrack laps without overheating or losing braking efficiency while going faster and handling better than the base C8. The Z51 pack adds more effective cooling for the engine and brakes, different suspension components, stickier tires, and aerodynamic aids that increase downforce. It costs $5000 and can be paired with the optional FE4 Magnetic Selective Ride Control dampers and the Performance Traction Management system for even better racetrack performance. www.caranddriver.com/news/a29430197/heres-whats-in-the-corvette-c8s-z51-package-news/?fbclid=IwAR0M3sdrwD1bZWeEaq4InmNqWbWTwv8r7oRdWVH0l9HJy6FW2jRxo8gEvnE
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Post by truenorth on Jun 22, 2020 7:05:20 GMT -8
69 in Riverside gold and another in Warbonnet yellow
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Post by truenorth on Jun 25, 2020 5:23:06 GMT -8
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Post by truenorth on Jun 25, 2020 6:11:52 GMT -8
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Post by truenorth on Jun 27, 2020 4:22:25 GMT -8
1956 Chevrolet Corvette 3-Speed CURRENT BID: $43,000 This 1956 Chevrolet Corvette was acquired in 1998 by the seller, who states that a body-off refurbishment was completed in 2016. Work included an exterior repaint in black, repainting the frame, reupholstering the interior, replacing the soft top fabric, refurbishing the bows, and overhauling the suspension and braking systems. Power is provided by a 265ci V8 paired with a three-speed manual transmission, and features include chrome cove trim, 15″ wheels with polished covers, and a three-spoke steering wheel. This C1 Corvette is now offered with a jack, a tool kit, and a clean Oklahoma title in the seller’s name. bringatrailer.com/listing/1956-chevrolet-corvette-9/
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Post by wilmywood8455 on Jul 6, 2020 11:44:13 GMT -8
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Post by truenorth on Jul 14, 2020 16:52:08 GMT -8
Taylor brimming with confidence after milestone Daytona victory Jake Galstad / Motorsport Images Fresh from his Fourth of July win shared with Corvette Racing teammate Antonio Garcia at Daytona International Speedway, Jordan Taylor is brimming with confidence and optimism looking ahead to this weekend’s visit to Sebring. Outside of notching the breakthrough victory for the new Corvette C8.R, Taylor is buoyed by the engineering and chassis optimization work that has made the mid-engine IMSA challenger an immediate threat to its GT Le Mans rivals. “The Corvette Racing team did so much work in development in those months that we had off, that it was almost, I’d say, a small advantage for us having a new car to have that long break after the Rolex 24,” Taylor told RACER. “(Time) to go through all the data and understand the strengths, the weaknesses, and come back stronger.” Taylor has been a favorite within the GM Racing family for many years when a new GT or prototype has been readied for its debut. Inside the Pratt & Miller Engineering company that facilitates the Corvette Racing program, the 2017 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Prototype title winner got to see the C8.R’s evolution up close in the shop, and from inside the cockpit. “It’s been a cool process to be part of, especially with a new car and seeing how it’s developed,” he said. “I did it with the Cadillac when we did the new DPi-V.R; and now to do it with the Corvette is pretty interesting to see how they go through the paces. “When we went to Daytona for the Rolex 24 race weekend, we had a pretty good car. We were surprised with our pace throughout the first three quarters of it. I don’t think we had the pace in the last few hours, but we had a great starting point to work off of from that race. “And the guys were able to go back and work on everything — suspension geometries, engine calibration, and all the little details that you need to figure out with a new car. Taylor (left) and Garcia celebrate the C8.R’s first win — and Corvette Racing’s 100th in IMSA competition. Image by Levitt/Motorsport Images) “When we came back to Daytona, the drivability and engine was even better. All the user-friendly things were good, the pit stops were more efficient, so all the little details were polished, you could say, and the car was really nice. We came a long way between Daytonas.” Taylor felt the depth of support and raw passion from Corvette Racing’s legion of fans after sharing the winning C7.R at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2015. Although the win at a Daytona sprint race might not bring the same international acclaim, being part of the team delivering the C8.R’s first victory — and notching the 100th IMSA win for the team — lifted Taylor and Garcia to a new level of stature within the Corvette army. “Especially to do it at Daytona on the Fourth of July, it seemed all very fitting, being an American Corvette driver and helping to get the first win for the new car,” Taylor added. “There was so much hype and talk and speculation all these years about a mid-engine Corvette; now that it’s finally here, there were a lot of question marks of how it would perform. I think to win in our second race is unbelievable. That really impresses everyone, but it really rallies all the Corvette fans around it, and the support is absolutely insane. “I remember when we won Le Mans in 2015, just the notifications on social media were just out of control. The same thing happened the weekend when we won with the C8.R. Every time I opened my Twitter, there was just notification after notification. It’s really cool to see the support of the Corvette fan base. It’s bigger than I remembered, maybe because it’s still growing. (The new car) is definitely starting to attract new fans. It has a different look, a different sound, and I think that’s exciting — something new for people to get behind. “Now that we’ve won a race, it’s just going to make everyone more excited.” Taylor’s alter ego, Rodney Sandstorm, has pulled back from the spotlight since the full-time Corvette Racing opportunity was landed by his fellow Floridian. The jorts, wraparound sunglasses, and Jeff Gordon NASCAR jacket could make an appearance this weekend, however, if Taylor can get Sandstorm’s credential worked out with the series. “He definitely needs to have some sort of celebration, especially since it was a Corvette winning at Daytona on 4th of July,” he said. “It was such an American victory, and Rodney’s definitely a very American person. I think the issue was IMSA was only allowing a certain amount of fans at the track, and he wasn’t able to get his ticket in time. But yeah, hopefully he’ll make it to Sebring. I think that one suits him a little bit more.”
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Post by truenorth on Jul 16, 2020 8:24:42 GMT -8
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