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CORVETTE TODAY #255 - Corvette News & Headlines, Early March 2025 With the ending of February and the beginning of March, hope springs eternal for Springtime! And, as we start looking towards the beginning of car show season, we have important Corvette new for you with this show. Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to cover these stories and more… 1. Corvette ranks first in JD Power's 2025 Vehicle Dependability Study 2. GM delays ZR1 orders in hopes of sourcing hight wings 3. Costco members can get up to $3,000 off Stingray and E-Ray 4. Is the C8 Zora 1,400 horsepower? 5. The National Corvette Museum is restoring Zora's Corvette

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Harlan Charles has been the spokesperson and face of Corvette for over 2 decades. He worked for General Motors for over 3 decades!

On this episode of CORVETTE TODAY, Harlan sits down with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, and reminisces about his time with Corvette and GM.

Harlan talks about how he got his job with GM, how he got the idea for the Performance Data Recorder and some of the milestones Corvette experienced during his tenure with the brand.

He is loved and respected by the entire Corvette community. And on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY, he talks about what he's the most proud of in regards to Corvette.

This is one of those "Must Listen To" episodes - we celebrate Harlan Charles and all that he's done for Corvette on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY.

CORVETTE TODAY #253 - CORVETTE NEWS & HEADLINES, MID FEBRUARY 2025

Wow, you would think that because it's the middle of winter that Corvette news would be relegated to a small trickle.

Nope...we have a full show of news and headlines for you next week! Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger is back with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to bring you these Corvette headlines and more….

1. GM forces Harlan Charles and Kirk Bennion to retire
2. GM ends its 100 year relationship with Jack Cooper Transport
3. The C8 ZR1 Build & Buy configurator is now live
4. The C8 ZR1 sets 5 lap records at prominent tracks around the US
5. Joe Rogan says the C8 ZR1 is the greatest American car ever built

Don't miss next week's show! Again, CORVETTE TODAY continues to be one of your best resources for Corvette news.

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CORVETTE TODAY #252 - A COMPLETE RUNDOWN OF YOUR C8 ZR1 OPTIONS!

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Excitement about the C8 ZR1 is at a fever pitch. Here to talk about all of your ZR1 options and packages is Corvette Senior Manager of Car Performance and Motorsports Communications, Trevor Thompkins.

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Trevor joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to go over all the options, color choices and different variants available on the ZR1.

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If you're planning on purchasing a ZR1, make sure to listen or watch this episode and then make your ZR1 choices. Steve Garrett reveals his spec for his ZR1 too!

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Get a complete overview of the C8 ZR1 on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY.

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CORVETTE TODAY #251 - Corvette News & Headlines, Early February 2025

As we make our way through winter, Corvette news has not slowed down.

Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, is joined by Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger once again to bring you stories like these and many more.

1. GM announces four new appearance packages for 2025
2. C8 ZR1 pre-orders started January 23rd
3. Corvette Racing at the Rolex 24
4. NCM Motorsports Park and Pratt & Miller announce Corvette Racing Fantasy Camp
5. Rick Hendrick purchases C8 ZR1 for $3.7 million at Barrett Jackson

CORVETTE TODAY continues to be one of your best sources for news, headlines and history of America's Sports Car!

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Many people do not know the story of the Corvette SS and maybe have never heard of it. It was the first purpose-built GM racecar and personal project of Zora Arkus Duntov's.

It was raced in 1957 at the 12 Hours of Sebring by John Fitch. A number of technological features were first tested on this car, including fuel injection. This car will be sold at auction at Sotheby's in Miami in February 2025.

Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, is joined by Jan Hyde, Corvette race car historian and founder of Registry Of Corvette Race Cars.com. Jan gives us the complete backstory of this legendary Corvette. You'll learn about it's origins, it's development, it's racing pedigree and the estimated price it will sell for at auction.

Learn about an integral piece of Corvette racing history, the Corvette SS, on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY.

CORVETTE TODAY #249 - Corvette News & Headlines, Mid January 2025

Happy 2025!!! Our first News & Headlines show of the new year features your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett and Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com.

We have Corvette Racing new for you, we have C8 ZR1 news for you. Here's a few of the other things that Steve and Keith will cover:

1. GM delivers over 7,600 Corvette in Q4 of 2024
2. The first saleable ZR1's have now been built
3. 2024 Z06's and E-Rays are now available at Supplier Pricing
4. C8 ZR1 VIN #001 will be auctioned off at Barrett Jackson
5. The ZR1 Order Guide is now available online

Be sure to check out the first News & Headlines show of 2025 this week on CORVETTE TODAY!

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I don't know about you, but there are multiple Corvettes I'd love to own. Honestly, I'd love to have one of every generation!

But for me, there is not enough money to go around to purchase a Corvette from every generation. That's where Woodside Credit comes in.

Qasim Shirazi, the Midwest District Sales Manager joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to explain what's hot in Corvette purchasing marketplace, what Corvettes hold the best value right now and when it's best to purchase a Corvette!

If you're like me and are looking to purchase the next Corvette in your stable, you'll want to hear what "Q" has to say on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!

CORVETTE TODAY #247 - CORVETTE NEWS & HEADLINES, EARLY JANUARY 2025

As we start 2025, your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett along with Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger take a look at the biggest stories from last year.

2024 was a huge year for Corvette, so Steve and Keith will look back at what made last year so big. They'll cover every from the announcement of the ZR1 and more!

Start 2025 in style as we take a look back at the biggest stories in the world of Corvette on our first News & Headlines show of 2025.

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CORVETTE TODAY #246 - What's In Store At The National Corvette Museum For 2025?

Every year, we always check in with the National Corvette Museum to see what's going on and find out about the exhibits and events planned for the new year.

Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, sits down with Ryan Eichler, the Director of Marketing and Communications at the NCM to talk about what's new for 2025 at the NCM.

Steve and Ryan talk about what's new at the NCM along with upcoming events and exhibits planned for 2025.

Ryan also talks about the new hires to the Executive Staff at the NCM.

Start 2025 with a look forward at the National Corvette Museum with this episode of CORVETTE TODAY.