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Website adds videos
(4/28/2008)
Starting last week, the website now has some videos to showcase events. There are two video of the last couple Seattle in September events and a video of a lap around Pacific Raceways for School Daze.
These videos are played in the web page using Microsoft Silverlight. This program is similar to Flash and only requires a quick, one-time, installation of the player. Future updates to the web site could also start using Silverlight so installing now will make it easier in the future.
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2008 Best Overall Value Awards
(3/10/2008)
The IntelliChoice.com Best Overall Value of the Year (BOVY) awards recognize vehicles in a variety of categories that deliver the best value and lower than expected overall ownership costs over a five-year period.
The Toyota Prius was named the Best Overall Car Under $24,000 for the third consecutive year, while the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible was named the Best Overall Car Over $24,000.
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CHEVROLET ENTERS THE WORLD OF SUPERCARS WITH 2009 CORVETTE ZR1
(12/20/2007)
New, Supercharged LS9 V-8 is the Heart of the ZR1
DETROIT - Chevrolet officially announced the 2009 Corvette ZR1 - an American supercar that brings the technology and engineering refinement of carbon-fiber, ceramics and electronics together in a distinctive design.
"Chevrolet's goal with the new ZR1 is to show what an American supercar can deliver, at a price that trumps exotics that cost two, three or four times as much - and does so with exceptional driveability," said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager.
The ZR1's basic stats:
* All-new LS9 supercharged 6.2L V-8 targeted at producing at least 100 horsepower per liter, or 620 horsepower (462 kW), and approximately 595 lb.-ft. of torque (823 Nm)
* Six-speed, close-ratio, race-hardened manual transmission
* New, high-capacity dual-disc clutch
* Higher-capacity and specific-diameter axle half-shafts; enhanced torque tube
* Specific suspension tuning provides more than 1g cornering grip
* Twenty-spoke 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels
* Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires - P285/30ZR19 in front and P335/25ZR20 in the rear - developed specifically for the ZR1
* Standard carbon-ceramic, drilled disc brake rotors - 15.5-inch-diameter (394-mm) in the front and 15-inch-diameter (380-mm) in the rear
* Larger brake calipers with substantially increased pad area
* Standard Magnetic Selective Ride Control with track-level suspension
* Wider, carbon-fiber front fenders with ZR1-specific dual vents
* Carbon-fiber hood with a raised, polycarbonate window - offering a view of the intercooler below it
* Carbon-fiber roof panel, roof bow, front fascia splitter and rocker moldings with clear-coated, exposed carbon-fiber weave
* ZR1-specific full-width rear spoiler with raised outboard sections
* Specific gauge cluster with boost gauge (also displayed on the head-up display) and 220-mph (370 km/h) speedometer readout
* Only two options: chrome wheels and a "luxury" package
* Curb weight of approximately 3,350 pounds (1,519 kg)
The specialized components of the new ZR1 work harmoniously to deliver the most powerful and fastest automobile ever produced by General Motors. Performance estimates will be announced closer to vehicle's summer 2008 launch.
"Preliminary testing shows the ZR1 builds on the highly respected Corvette Z06 in every performance category, from acceleration and braking, to cornering grip and top speed," said Peper. "It all boils down to the power-to-weight ratio and the ZR1's is exceptional - better than the Porsche 911 GT2, the Ferrari 599 and even the Lamborghini LP640. In fact, the ZR1 is expected to be the first production Corvette to achieve a top speed of at least 200 mph."
Supercharged LS9 engine
The new LS9 6.2L small-block engine is the power plant the supports the ZR1's performance capability. The enabler of the LS9's performance and refinement is a large, positive-displacement Roots-type supercharger with a new, four-lobe rotor design. It is augmented
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XXX All Corvette and Burger Bash Winners
(8/26/2007)
Results
XXX All Corvette and Burger Bash 2007
Sponsor’s Choice Awards Winner Corvette/Color
North Bend Chevrolet Mike Bailey 1957 White
Kompact Kar Korner Cori Berhold 1966 Laguna Blue
Lee Johnson Chevrolet Jim Clark 1957 Cascade Green
XXX Root Beer Chris/Marlene Berger 1963 Red Split Window
Class Winners Corvette/Color
C1 1953 – 1962
1st Place Jim Clark 1957 Cascade Green
2nd Place Jere Coleman 1962 Black
3rd Place Larry Veer 1961 Red
C2 1963 – 1967
1st Place Stan Trask 1963 Red Split Window
2nd Place Paul Elliott 1964 White
3rd Place Chris/Marlene Berger 1963 Red Split Window
4th Place Dave Ferrando 1964 Red
C3 1968 – 1973
1st Place Fred Gordon 1969 Red
2nd Place George Weekies 1969 Red
3rd Place Sonny Martinez 1972 Irish Teal
4th Place Curtis Lang 1969 LeMans Blue
C3 1974 – 1972
1st Place Mark Perkins 1978 Silver Anniversary
2nd Place David/Carlene Artz 1975 Bright Yellow
3rd Place Shauna Beam 1979 Light Beige
C4 1984 – 1990
1st Place Neil/Shari Maddy 1988 Bright Red Conv
2nd Place James Burke 1989 Red Coupe
3rd Place Ted Hainline 1987 Cinnamon Coupe
4th Place Don Mulligan 1990 Black Coupe
5th Place Tony Lyle 1986 Red Coupe
C4 1991 – 1996
1st Place Robert Bean 1994 Torch Red Conv
2nd Place Gary/Beth Ray 1991 White/Red ZR-1
3rd Place Dave Woodcook 1997 Torch Red Coupe
C5 1997 – 2004 Convertible
1st Place Don Roten 2002 Black
2nd Place Glen/Vickie Wiest 2003 Anniversary Red
3rd Place Bill Hemmenway 2003 Anniversary Red
C5 1997 – 2004 Coupe
1st Place Rachelle Woodcook 1998 Purple Pearl Metallic
2nd Place Rick Peeler 2004 LeMans Blue Z06
3rd Place Tim/Connie Miller 2001 Millennium Yellow
C6 2005 – 2008
1st Place Ken/Jean Fiorentino 2007 Ron Fellows Edition
2nd Place Jim/Margith Baker 2005 Black Conv
3rd Place Dave Bailey 2005 Daytona Orange Cpe
4th Place Bob Sahlberg 2005 Daytona Orange Cpe
Custom/Modified
1st Place John Richey 1954 Inferno Red
2nd Place Tom Armstrong 1977 Red (Greenwood)
3rd Place Jake/Sandra Stern 1964 LeMans Blue
Best In Show John Richey 1954 Inferno Red
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Bob Michajla, 1924 - 2007
(8/4/2007)
CMCS mourns the passing on Saturday, Aug 4th, of member Bob Michajla. A CMCS member since 2001, Bob was the first and only owner of a Lyndale Blue 1967 big block coupe. It was his pride and joy. Forty years later he and Peggy were still driving it to club events and elsewhere. Not many Corvette owners can make a similar claim.
Services will be held on: Friday, August 10th at 1:00PM
at Mountain View Funeral Home and Memorial Park.
The address is 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Tacoma, WA.
The phone is 253-0252.
The service will be in the Garden Chapel, with graveside Military Honor Guard and a reception at the Celebration of Life Center.
Mountain View can be reached from I-5, exit at 84th St. It is about 2 or 3 miles from the freeway.
CMCS members and others wishing to participate in a Caravan of Corvettes to the services, please meet at the north end of the Fry’s Electronics parking lot in Renton. Fry’s is located at 800 Garden Ave N, Renton. Take I-405 exit #5 and go west down the hill then LEFT at the light onto Garden Ave N. Departure will be at 11:45AM SHARP. Please be on time and ready to roll at 11:45AM.
If you plan be a part of the caravan, please contact Gary Main so we know about how many to expect. 425-881-6198 or Gary@CorvetteMarqueClub.com
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