CORVETTE TODAY #275 - Corvette News & Headlines, Mid July 2025

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Well, it's the Dog Days of Summer..things are heating up, and that includes all things in the world of Corvette!

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Our CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines Show details all of the "HOT" items pertaining to America's Sports Car.

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Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to keep you current and up-to-date on what's happening! Here is a small overview of some of the topics that Steve and Keith cover...

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1. Executive Chief Engineer, Tony Roma, says the ZR1X is not the end of the C8 platform
2. Tony also says that there are no plans right now for an electric Corvette
3. Chevrolet president Mark Reuss drives the ZR1 at COTA in Austin
4. The E-Ray debuts at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and is now available in the UK
5. GM issues a Technical Service Bulletin for 2025 Corvette Braking System

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Just as the days are heating up, so is the news in the world of Corvette! Don't miss this new CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show!

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In this very special episode of CORVETTE TODAY, we celebrate 40 years of the famous Corvette Hunter, Kevin Mackay and his Corvette Repair shop in Long Island, New York.

Kevin joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to reminesce about his career and the history of the famous Corvettes he has hunted down, purchased and restored.

Kevin tells you how he started his Corvette career, his very first repair shop,many of the cars that he has preserved for Corvette history.  He also talks about induction into the Great Hall of Bloomington Gold plus his famous cutaway 1953 Corvette VIN #003 that is on permanent display at the National Corvette Museum.

If you love Corvette history, do not miss this show!  Get to know Kevin Mackay, up close and personal, on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!

CORVETTE TODAY #273 - Corvette News & Headlines, Early July 2025

We just celebrated our country's Independence Day. And CORVETTE TODAY is ready with another huge News & Headlines Show!

Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, and there is no shortage of topics to discuss, even around our American Independence Day.

Here are a few of the topics that Steve and Keith will discuss this week…

1. Chevy's live inventory shows that there are more Z06's on the ground than Stingrays
2. New Z06 combo packages for aero, brakes and wheels available next year
3. GM tells dealerships that they cannot build all the ZR1's submitted for 2025
4. Are we finally getting a ZR1 & ZR1X lap time at the Nurburgring?
5. We have our first dyno pull on a ZR1
6. Harlan Charles makes a guest appearance at the National Corvette Museum

We hope you enjoyed your American Independence Day - get ready for an explosive CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show this week!

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Ken Lingenfelter and his team keep upping the horsepower game for the C8 Corvette!

The new Eliminator Spec S engine is a fire-breathing 7 Liter monster with a mind-blowing 700+ horsepwer.  And the beauty of it is...it runs on pump gas (91 octane)!

Brandon Baker, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to tell you more about the finer points of this engine.

This engine will work in the C8 Stingray and E-Ray.  Brandon goes over all the specs and details of the Eliminator S engine.  He describes how the engine was developed and talks about some ot the obsticles they overcame to create this amazing engine.

If you want more horsepower for your C8, be sure to check out this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!

CORVETTE TODAY #271 - Corvette News & Headlines, Late June 2025

With the announcement of the C8 Corvette ZR1 X, Corvette officially entered the hypercar category!

Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger was there to witness the reveal. He returns to the CORVETTE TODAY studio with your host, Steve Garrett to talk all about it!

Along with the ZR1 X, Steve and Keith also discuss these topics and more...

1. The first ZR1's arrive at dealerships
2. The E-Ray is now available in Europe
3. A review of Corvette Racing at Le Mans
4. The first ZR1 is delivered at the National Corvette Museum with R8C Delivery
5. Mark Reuss said "there is more to come for the C8 and the C9 is in the works"
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The new C8 ZR1 X is the talk of the automotive community. We give you the complete rundown on the next CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines Show!

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If you're looking for a Corvette road trip this summer, don't miss the 54th Annual Black Hills Corvette Classic in South Dakota.

Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, brings in Barry Konken (one of the organizers) to fully outline this show.

For years, this show was known as the longest Corvette caravan!  You also see some great sites like Mount Rushmore.  Take guided and non-guided tours and finish up the show with a Saturday night dinner and fireworks display!

Mark July 16-19th on your calendar and get a preview of the 54th Annual Black Hills Corvette Classic on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY.

CORVETTE TODAY #269 - Corvette News & Headlines, Early June 2025

It's the un-official start of summer (summer actually starts on June 20th), and CORVETTE TODAY heats things up with out News & Headlines show!

Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger is back with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to bring you the latest in the world of America's Sports Car.

Steve and Keith cover these stories and more...

1. The 2026 Corvette Order Guide is now live
2. The rear-view camera for the ZR1 has been relocated 
3. Jonny Edgar makes his debut for Corvette Racing at Le Mans
4. 12 Indianapolis 500 festival car Stingrays are headed in Indy dealerships for sale

We've got it all for you! CORVETTE TODAY remains one of your best resources for all things Corvette!

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One of my "Bucket List" items as a car enthusiast is going to the Woodward Dream Cruise.  As a Corvette enthusiast, I'm even more interested in Corvettes On Woodward that goes on during the Woodward Dream Cruise.

Larry Courtney, the organizer of Corvettes on Woodward, joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to give you the full picture of Corvettes on Woodward as well as the Woodward Dream Cruise.

If the Woodward Dream Cruise and Corvettes on Woodward aren't already on your Bucket list, after you listen or watch this episode of CORVETTE TODAY...it will be!

CORVETTE TODAY #267 - Corvette News & Headlines, Late May 2025

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It's the week of Memorial Day and it's time, once again, for our Corvette News & Headlines show! Keith Cornett from Corvette Blogger is back with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to cover these headlines and more!

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1. The EPA officially rates the C8 ZR1 for fuel economy
2. The National Corvette Museum offers free admission for veterans and active-duty military
3. The National Corvette Museum ranks 2nd in USA Today's Best Car Attraction poll
4. Andy Pilgram joins the NCM Board of Directors
5. Rare Duntov Corvette sold at Mecum Indy

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It might be a holiday week in the USA, but CORVETTE TODAY still keeps you current and up-to-date on everything Corvette!

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Bloomington Gold is over 50 years old and is one of the premier Corvette events every year.

Guy Larson, the owner of Bloomington Gold, comes back to CORVETTE TODAY to preview this year's show and tell you about their new venue this year near St. Louis!  This year's event will be held June 5th-7th at the Wold Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois.

Steve and Guy give you dates and times of this year's show and how you can participate.  Guy also outlines how Corvette Clubs can participate in this years event and park on the infield of the race track!

Guy also outlines the way Bloomington Gold judges Corvettes and what it means if your Corvette get certified at Bloomington Gold.

Here is another show to mark on your calendar - get a preview of Bloomington Gold on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY.