G.M.C. Corvette Set

We are a group of Corvette owners and enthusiasts with varying interests in restoring, showing and promoting Corvettes. Our membership is both social and show oriented with activities including dinner cruises, picnics, car shows and road tours. These activities bring our members and Corvette enthusiasts together with a common interest of having fun and driving Corvettes. More ...

Pedal to the non-metal
Reprinted from the SAE Technology eNewsleter June 2008.
Author Kami Buchholz

The widened carbon-fiber fenders with dual lower vents are unique to the 2009 Chevrolet ZR1. The ZR1 is powered by the LS9 supercharged 620 hp (482 kW) 6.2 L V8.

A particular engineering challenge on the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 involved the complex shape of the carbon-fiber fender vent. The shape required that ...

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Pedal to the non-metal

Reprinted from the SAE Technology eNewsleter June 2008.
Author Kami Buchholz

The widened carbon-fiber fenders with dual lower vents are unique to the 2009 Chevrolet ZR1. The ZR1 is powered by the LS9 supercharged 620 hp (482 kW) 6.2 L V8.

A particular engineering challenge on the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 involved the complex shape of the carbon-fiber fender vent. The shape required that ... [Read More]

Captain Corvette - Fact or Myth? It’s More Expensive to Drive with E85

With the world's new emphasis on developing alternative fuels that can reduce dependence on oil comes many questions ... and answers that aren't always on the mark. Here's a common myth and the facts you should know.
Myth: It is more expensive to operate a vehicle on E85, since ethanol fuels yield fewer miles per gallon.
While E85 gets fewer miles per gallon compared to gasoli... [Read More]

Captain Corvette C6’n in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Or - How We Spent Our Easter Vacation.

“Honey, we’re both going to have a few days off at Easter, and it’s been a long time since we visited my folks in Tennessee .....“, she said with a deafening pause.

So it Begins –

But truthfully I like her folks, and I had been searching for an excuse and some free time to get the spanking new 2008 Jetstream Blue Corvette coupe out for a cr... [Read More]

February 21, 2008

Corvette Racing Confirms 2008 Driver Lineup

Corvette Racing's roster of championship-winning drivers will return in 2008 to race the Chevrolet factory team's twin Compuware Corvette C6.R race cars in the 12-race American Le Mans Series and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Johnny O'Connell and Jan Magnussen will drive the No. 3 Corvette C6.R, joined by Ron Fellows for three endurance races (Sebring, Le Mans and Petit Le Mans). Oliver Gavin and Ol... [Read More]

February 15, 2008

Chevrolet's Special '427 Limited Edition Z06 Salutes the Classic 427

Reprinted from NCM eNews 2/14/2008

Chevrolet announced the 2008 Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06, a limited-production model that pays homage to the big-block Stingray models of the mid-1960s. The 427 Limited Edition Z06 features a Crystal Red tint coat exterior, the first Z06 ever offered with red metallic tint coat paint. It also features graphics on the hood and fascia that evoke the style o... [Read More]

Captain Corvette Evaluates the 2008 Z06

I recently drove a low, mean, wide black on black 2008 Z06 and was so amazed, I gotta share my experience. Each generation of the world's greatest sports car - and I have driven the C2, C3, C4, C5 and C6 - has been a quantum leap in performance, and the Z06 is a similar quantum leap over my beloved C6 coupe. Not so surprised that the acceleration, steering, and brake response were all he... [Read More]

Wally Edgar Contributes To Leader Dogs at February Meeting

Jeff Schueller, Sales Manager at Wally Edgar Chevrolet Buick, attended the GMC Corvette Set’s February Meeting to make a special presentation. Jeff presented Walt Weiss with a $200.00 check made out to Leader Dogs for the Blind. The check represented Wally Edgar’s commitment to donate $100.00 to Leader Dogs for the Blind for every vehicle purchased or referred by a GMC Corvette Set Club Member. ... [Read More]

February 1, 2008

Push for June 30 To Be Declared National Day of Recognition for Corvette

Mid America Motorworks Behind Grassroots Movement To Celebrate
The Birthday of America ’s Sports Car

EFFINGHAM, IL – Long a supporter of the Corvette hobby and creator of “Drive Your Corvette To Work Day”, Mid America Motorworks has petitioned the United States Congress to declare June 30th a National Day of Recognition for Corvette - America ’s First Sports Car. The Corvette f... [Read More]

2008 Indy 500 Corvette Pace Cars

Two Unique Corvettes To Pace 2008 Indy 500; Fittipaldi To Drive
Known for their charismatic designs and superior performance, the pack-leading Pace Cars share a special place in Indianapolis 500 lore. History will be made at the 2008 Indianapolis 500 when a pair of distinctive yet highly differentiated Corvette models will serve as the Official Pace Cars – one highlighting Chevrolet's commitment... [Read More]

NEW 2009 CORVETTE ZR1

2009 CORVETTE ZR1: UNVEILING THE DEVIL (Go to photo gallery to see new pictures of this fantastic Vett)
New, Supercharged LS9 V-8 is the Heart of a Bedeviling Performance Experience

DETROIT – The rumors are true. The speculation ends. And the UFO sightings on desert highways were not of extraterrestrial craft – but they were of a low-flying object capable of seemingly otherworldly performance.... [Read More]

December 22, 2007

2009 Corvette ZR1 Powered By The Most Powerful Production Engine Ever From GM

The Supercharged LS9 Small-Block V-8

When it arrives next summer, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will be the most powerful and fastest production car ever produced by General Motors, with performance enabled by a new, supercharged 6.2L LS9 small-block V-8 engine.

Incorporating the engineering experience already found in the Corvette Z06’s LS7 engine and the new-for-2008 6.2L LS3 of ... [Read More]

Corvette Racing Goes Green with E85 Ethanol Fuel in 2008 ALMS

Corvette Racing will be powered by E85 ethanol, a high-octane, renewable alternative fuel, in the 2008 American Le Mans Series. As part of the series' "green racing" initiative, the team will use a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline in the demanding arena of endurance road racing. After winning its seventh consecutive GT1 manufacturers and team championships in 2007 using E10 (... [Read More]

Member Car Picture Request

GMC Corvette Set Information For Members Only



If your car is not currently shown in the "Member Car Gallery" or if you want to change the picture, please contact the webmaster, Jim McClelland. Please eMail or provide a disk with your car picture. 



Along with your photo, please be sure to include your name, year of car, any options (A/T,6spd.,etc.) color and any storyline you ... [Read More]

 
Corvette Racing in 2008 ALMS
ALMS: Corvette Racing Confirms Two-Car Program for '08

Corvette Racing, the most successful team in the history of the American Le Mans Series, will compete in the GT1 class in all 12 events on the ALMS schedule in 2008. Chevrolet’s two-car factory road racing team will also return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in pursuit of a sixth GT1 title in the world’s most famous sports car race.



“Corvette... [Read More]

 
Corvette Z06 To Pace 2008 Daytona 500
Special Anniversary Gold Z06 Pace Car to Commemorate

the 50th running of the Daytona 500



It is the fifth consecutive year that Chevrolet has chosen the Corvette to pace the iconic NASCAR event, the Daytona 500, and the Corvette Z06’s special “anniversary gold” appearance represents one of Chevy’s most uniquely designed pace cars. GM Design developed a striking paint scheme with an exotic array... [Read More]

 
Corvette Racing   - Thank You
 

 

CORVETTE RACING'S FEHAN: WHY WE DID WHAT WE DID



 

Corvette Racing won its seventh straight GT1 team championship in the American Le Mans Series. 

After watching Corvette Racing finish off a sweep of the American Le Mans Series' GT1 class on Saturday at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, GM Racing Program Doug Fehan explained the reasoning for fielding a two-car team in a class that more often... [Read More]

 
Jake at Corvette Racing
Corvette Racing Spotlights "Jake" Mascot in ALMS Season Finale

Conceived on a cocktail napkin and seen in winner's circles from Long Beach to Le Mans, Corvette Racing's skull mascot will have star billing at the Monterey Sports Car Championships at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on Saturday, Oct. 20. Affectionately known to the team and Corvette enthusiasts as Jake, the skull mascot will adorn the... [Read More]