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CORVETTE TODAY #235 - Corvette News & Headlines, Mid-October 2024

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First, my thoughts and prayers go out to my News & Headlines partner, Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger. Keith lives in Tampa, Florida was is in the path of Hurricane Milton. So he is not on this show.

Nonetheless, our every-other-week News & Headlines show is available now on podcast and YouTube!

As we continue on with our 5th year of the ever-popular News & Headlines shows, here are some of the topics that are discussed by Steve Garrett, your CORVETTE TODAY host.

1. Temporary workers at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant could be let go due to a disagreement with the local UAW.
2. Chevrolet releases a new ZR1 video
3. A new C8 software update requires a visit to your dealership
4. A C8 Zora is spotted in Colorado
5. Chevrolet offers a new engine specification plaque for 2025 Corvettes

My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in the path of Hurricane Milton (not justCorvette owners). Thank you for being a faithful follower of the ONLY current podcast dedicated to Corvette...CORVETTE TODAY!

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So many times in business, you hear talk about "their 5 year plan".

The National Corvette Museum also has a 5 year plan. Ryan Eichler, the Director of Marketing for the NCM, joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to lay out that 5 year plan.

You'll learn how the NCM plans to increase their Social Media presence, how they plan to attract the next generation of Corvette enthusiasts and how the NCM plans to get accreditation.

Trust us...you'll learn a lot about your National Corvette Museum on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY.

CORVETTE TODAY #233 - CORVETTE NEWS & HEADLINES, EARLY OCTOBER 2024

As of this month, CORVETTE TODAY begins year #5 for our News & Headlines shows. What a terrific milestone!

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Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com is back next week with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to bring you a show that is absolutely jam packed with Corvette news!

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Here are a few of the things that Steve and Keith cover on the show:

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1. Chevrolet's "Build & Buy" Configurator is now live online
2. Mark Reuss says Corvette will always be under Chevrolet
3. A 1967 L88 Corvette hammers at Mecum Monterey for $2.1 million
4. An Sport Auto driver (from YouTube) confirms the C8 Z06 has the fastest Nurburgring time in 2024
5. The 2025 Corvette Owners Manual is now available for download

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In the 5 years we've been doing the News & Headlines shows, I don't remember a show that is packed with more Corvette information that this one!

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And a HUGE shout-out and thank you to Keith Cornett at CorvetteBlogger for partnering with us for 5 years on our every-other-week News & Headlines shows.

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Dave Kindig from MotorTrend TV's "Bitchin' Rides" makes his return to CORVETTE TODAY to talk about his CF1 Roadster.

Dave joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to talk about this custom-made cars that are based on the original 1953 Corvette.

Dave talks about his he got the idea for this car, how its built, what you get with each Roadster and the time it takes to build them from start to finish.

Dave is a fan favorite on CORVETTE TODAY and he doesn't disappoint on this episode either.

Be sure to check out this fun and exciting episode of CORVETTE TODAY with Dave Kindig!

CORVETTE TODAY #231 - Corvette News & Headlines, Mid September 2024

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Now that the two big Corvette shows are now completed, CORVETTE TODAY looks forward to see what is going on with America's Sports Car!

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Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com is back on the show with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to keep you "in-the-know" on Corvette.

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Here are a few of the topics that Steve and Keith discuss:

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1. Chevrolet delays the launch of its Build & Price Configurator until September 24th
2. C8 Corvette Zora prototypes are spotted at the Nurburgring
3. Hagerty says C8 Corvettes are depreciating more than C7 Corvettes
4. A C7 ZR1 owner donates his tires to a stranded C7 ZR1 owner on the Caravan to the NCM's Anniversary Celebration

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We are on top of everything Corvette so you can stay informed! Be sure to check out next week's CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines Show.

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CORVETTE TODAY has the honor of introducing you to the new Director of Collections and Education at the National Corvette Museum, Robert Maxhimer!

Robert's background and previous work experience makes him perfect for his new role at the National Corvette Museum.

His previous work experience included Disney! So sit back and enjoy getting to know your new Director of Collections and Education at the NCM, Robert Maxhimer.

CORVETTE TODAY #229 -Corvette News & Headlines, Early September 2024

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One show down...one to go! The National Corvette Museum's Anniversary Celebration and Caravan begins today. Thousands of Corvettes and Corvette enthusiasts will converge on the NCM this weekend.

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And even though it's Labor Day on Monday, you'll still get your CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show with your host Steve Garrett and Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.

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Steve and Keith will overview Corvettes at Carlisle plus the Anniversary Celebration, plus:

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​1. Corvette Production is setting milestones

2. Corvette Racing's Disappointment at VIR

3. Automotive forecaster predicts all Electric Corvette and SUV

4. 2025 Corvette ZR1 Visits Jay Leno's Garage

5. The Most Overlooked Maintenance Item on our Vettes is…​

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We will celebrate Labor Day in style with a brand new CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show!

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When Corvette enthusiasts talk about Le Mans in 1960, they mostly talk about the 3 Corvettes that Briggs Cunningham raced there.

There was a 4th Corvette that raced at Le Mans in 1960 - it was owned and raced by Camoradi Racing.

Corvette photographer, Richard Prince, come back to CORVETTE TODAY with your host, Steve Garrett, to tell the story of this 4th Le Mans Corvette!

Richard tells the story of the owner, the race team, how it did at Le Mans in 1960 and what happened to the car after the race.

It's a truly amazing story - one that many Corvette enthusiasts don't know. Get the full story of the Camoradi Corvette and where it is today on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY.

CORVETTE TODAY #227 - CORVETTE NEWS & HEADLINES, MID AUGUST 2024

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Wow, wow, wow...the Corvette C8 ZR1 has set the automotive industry on fire! With 1,064 horsepower and 828 lb/ft of torque, this is the first turbo charged Corvette in history.

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Your CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show next week is packed with ZR1 information. Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett to keep you current and up-to-date on the ever changing world of Corvette.

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Here are a few of the topics Steve and Keith cover...

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1. GM offers reimbursement for C7 Grand Sport & Z06 owners who fixed their cracked wheels
2. The 2025 Corvette configurator goes live on September 10th
3. Corvette Chief Engineer, Josh Holder's ZR1 spotted at the NCRS National Convention
4. We get our first look at Hysteria Purple on two Z06's
5. A flock of ZR1's spotted at Tadge Juechter's retirement party

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The Corvette news is hot and heavy right now. So don't miss a thing...check out CORVETTE TODAY on podcast and YouTube!

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I found out about Elfi's Silver Pearl Sisterhood from an article I read in America' Sports Car magazine from the National Corvette Museum.

I had never heard of this group, but once I read more about it, the more intriguing it became.

Lexi Stewart from the National Corvette Museum joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to give you all the details!

Ladies, be sure to join the Sisterhood. Guys, tell your spouse or significant other about this. It's a very interesting episode of CORVETTE TODAY!