CORVETTE TODAY

It's the first Corvette News & Headlines podcast of the new year! Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett along with Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com, fill you in on the latest news in the world of Corvette as we begin 2022.

But the guys also to a look at Corvette in 2021 too. Here are some of the stories covered in this podcast…

Current News & Headlines

1. 4th quarter Corvette sales numbers

2. Update on the Corvettes damaged by the tornado at the NCM

3. Now Consumer Reports ranks the C8 amongst its best road performers

4. Chevrolet clarifies C8's first service visit

5. Top Gear UK/BBC gets up close & personal with two C8 Z06's

The top Corvette stories in 2021, Year in Review (News & Racing)

1. BGA Plant stoppages in 2021 (supply chain issues, Covid, tornado, cancellation of final quarter allocations in 2021, etc…)

2. Announcement of the C8 Z06 and the new LT6 engine

3. Debut of the right-hand drive C8's for the world market

4. 2 new women in the world of Corvette: Sharon Brawner named President/CEO of the NCM and Laura Klauser named to new position of Sports Car Racing Brand Manager

The top Corvette stories in 2021, Year in Review (The Lighter Side)

1. Emilia Hartford's quest to have the fastest C8 (and her competition-FuelTech)

2. C8 awards in 2021 (Japan's Car of the Year, Consumer Reports Best Road Performers, JD Power MultiMedia Study, JD Power APEAL Study, highest in JD Power Initial Quality, List of Fastest Selling Cars

3. Chevy has a crate engine that's 632 cubic inches and makes 1,004 horsepower

4. Florida couple exchanges wedding vows before taking delivery of their C8 at the NCM

5. 2 feel-good stories: 90 year old veteran takes delivery of his C8 Stingray and WWII veteran receives a C8

Don't miss this first News & Headlines podcast of 2022 and hear the top Corvette stories of last year on the CORVETTE TODAY podcast

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To begin 2022, I thought it would be fun to "check-in" with some friends of the show to see what's going on with them and how they are starting the new year!

Join me, your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, as I begin with John Kraman, the TV co-host of the Mecum Auctions. John talks about their record breaking 2021, where you can find them on TV in 2022 and what auctions are scheduled in the new year.

Then, I check in with Mike Furman, the #1 Corvette salesperson in the world. Mike talks about Corvette delivery #6,000 and when he thinks it will happen along with the new Z06.

Finally, I sit down with Derek Moore, the Director of Collections and Curator for the National Corvette Museum. Derek gives you an overview of upcoming exhibits, an update on tornado damage to the NCM and the Motorsports Park and a look at upcoming events at the Museum for 2022.

3 different "check-in's" with 3 different people! It's a great way to start off 2022 with the CORVETTE TODAY podcast!

The last podcast of 2021 is our Corvette News & Headlines!

Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett teams up with Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com to get you up to date on the latest news in the world of Corvette.

Here are just a few of the topics covered in this podcast....

1. Update on the Bowling Green Assembly Plant with updates on production and the aftermath of the tornados.

2. 1. 9th Circuit court nixes a proposed Class Action Lawsuit against GM for C6 Z06 engine valve guides

3. Another class-action lawsuit over C7 Corvettes and Active Fuel Management

4. 2022 Corvette named Japan's Performance Car of the Year

5. Three 2023 Z06's seen on a trailer headed to Milford Proving Ground and more!

6. GMSV expects the C8 Z06 in early 2023

7. Did we see an uncamoflaged E-Ray?

8. Corvette sends out a new launch video for Z06 subscribers

9. Top Gear UK reviews right hand drive C8 Stingray

10. Hard top convertible owner uses magnets to show off his engine bay

11. An overview of the Corvettes to be sold at Mecum Kissimmee

12. A new "Holiday Ride" video from Chevrolet is awesome!

Have a terrific holiday season and enjoy this last CORVETTE TODAy podcast of 2021.

His name might not sound familiar, but you know the song!

Jeff Duda is a true Corvette enthusiast. He's in the Original Garden State Corvette Club of New Jersey, he's been the Nationwide Leader for the National Corvette Museum's Caravan and he's the creator of Zipity's Garage on YouTube!

Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, introduces you to Jeff in this episode. You'll hear about Jeff's Corvette YouTube channel and all of his social media outlets. And he is also on the Board of Directors for the Chip Miller Foundation.

If you're a Corvette enthusiast, you'll want to meet this fellow enthusiast, Jeff Duda, on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!

Even though we are knee-deep into the holiday season, there is no shortage of Corvette news to be talked about.

Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, teams up with Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com to act as Santa for all Corvette enthusiasts!

Here are just a few of the topics discussed in this podcast:

1. Chevrolet to begin automated Customer Order updates for Corvette buyers

2. Chevrolet to kick off a Z06 Dealer's Tour next year

3. Corvette Racing is taking two C8.R's to Daytona

4. Will we see different colors made available for the twin intake manifolds of the C8 Z06?

5. GM to start Corvette 8 speed dual-clutch production in Q2 of 2022

6. The C8 has a poster inserted in the New Roads magazine from Chevrolet

7. Callaway is partnering with Thompson Speedway to develop a track delivery experience

8. Corvette Racing Ambassador Doug Fehan's C8 Corvette was sold on Bring-A-Trailer

9. A new study shows the C8 service costs are higher than the C7's service costs

It looks like Corvette owners are on the "Nice" list with Santa this year! Check out this and so much more on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!

The National Corvette Museum has a brand new President and CEO!

In this episode of CORVETTE TODAY, you'll meet Sharon Brawner. Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, talks to Sharon about her Kentucky upbringing, her life and her job career and who her new gig at the NCM is her dream job! Sharon has an incredible work history and brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the National Corvette Museum.

See why Sharon Brawner is a perfect fit for the National Corvette Museum in this episode of CORVETTE TODAY.

CORVETTE TODAY #85 - Corvette News & Headlines, Late November 2021

The holiday season is in full swing and there is no shortage of Corvette news to feast on!

Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, teams up with Keith Cornett to get you up to date on America's Favorite Sports Car.

Here are just a few of the topics covered in this podcast:

1. There is a quality control hold at the Bowling Green Assembly plant over wheels

2. Corvette ties the Cadillac Escalade for 1st place in JD Power Multimedia Study

3. Adrenaline Red interior replaces Morello Red for 2023

4. C8 Z06 pricing said to be confirmed by 2 dealerships

5. Did Chevrolet show 2 new Z06 colors at the LA Auto Show?

6. GM's Design Center shows early drawings of the C8 Z06

7. C8 Corvette wins Car & Driver's 10Best award for 3rd year in a row

8. Chevy MyWay to offer a Corvette Expert Seminar for Winterization

Get your 2nd helping of Corvette news and headlines on this weeks episode of the CORVETTE TODAY podcast!

Now that the new C8 Z06 has been formally launched, Corvette Brand Marketing Manager, Harlan Charles, talks about it in-depth, with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett.

Harlan and Steve cover so much, including details about the new LT6 engine, the exhaust, the huge wheels and tires and the 2 levels of Carbon Fiber trim options.

You'll also find out about some of the nuances you might not know about, the different combos and Easter Eggs to look for!

Find out everything you thought you knew about the C8 Z06, but didn't on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY.

As we enter the holiday season, we are not at a loss for news in the world of Corvette!

Join your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, and Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com as they cover everything happening in the world of Corvette.

Here are a few of the topics covered in this podcast:

1. The 2nd shift at the Bowling Green Assembly Factory is back to work after a 2-week layoff

2. Chevrolet announces 2023 order and start-up production dates

3. GM shows a 10.6 second quarter mile time on the new C8 Z06

4. Corvette Racing's 250th event is at Petit Le Mans

5. Corvette Racing going global next year and introduces the GT3.R for 2024

6. Own Don Yenko's 1968 L88 Corvette that raced at Daytona and Sebring

7. The 1957 Corvette Super Sport will be up for auction at Mecum Kissimmee in January 2022

8. Details on the Lingenfelter C8 Supercharger System and Procharger Supercharger

9. Borla cat-back exhaust kit becomes an official C8 accessory

10. Jay Leno drives the new C8 Z07

All this and more on the latest News & Headlines podcast for CORVETTE TODAY!

If you're looking for a great Corvette gift for the female Corvette enthusiast in your life, be sure to listen to this CORVETTE TODAY episode.

You'll meet June Barlett, the co-author of the book "Ladies & Vettes, A Guide For the Female Corvette Enthusiast".

Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, talks to June about her motivation to write this book and what the book is all about. Plus, you can win an autographed copy of the book on the contest via the podcast.

Is a another great episode of CORVETTE TODAY where you can win this book!