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Strosnider Chevrolet Tire Special
August 31st, 2010 · Announcements
By: Butch Jones
I was contacted on Monday by Scott Poitres, Service Manager of Strosnider Chevrolet. He said that Michelin had released a new size listing for C4-C6 Corvettes. These tires are a direct replacement for factory tires and he indicated that the pricing was cheaper than the OE Goodyear tires. Strosnider is having a special sale thru the middle of Sept.
If you are interested contact Scott and let him know you are a member of CCR.
Click here to see a sizing chart for the tires.
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New Photo Albums
August 29th, 2010 · Announcements, CCR Web Site, CCR Website, Photos
There are two new albums in the photos section. Check them out at the following links:
Last Minute Reminder – Cruise-In at Bailey’s – August 28
August 23rd, 2010 · Announcements, Events
By: Bob Brody
Cruise-In at Bailey’s:
August 28, 2010, 4:00PM until ………..
11581 Robious Road, Richmond, VA 23235
We will arrive arround 4:00 PM to park Corvettes in a reserved section of the parking lot. Come enjoy the Party Starter finger food and play some pool. Enjoy your favorite beverage, and maybe even stay for [Read more →]
RIR Driver Intro Lap – September 11
August 19th, 2010 · Announcements, Events, Uncategorized
By Rick Franklin
THIS IS WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN ASKING FOR:
I received a telephone call this morning from Richmond International Raceway asking if the Corvette Club of Richmond could supply 33 convertible Corvettes for the Driver Introduction Parade Lap at the September 11, 2010 NASCAR race.
The race sponsor is the AIR GUARD 400 and it is a military themed event, given the date of 9/11, and it is the last chance [Read more →]
Car Club Council of Central Virginia covers CCR 50th
August 13th, 2010 · Announcements
By Mann Duff
CCR member Paul Williams wrote me that coverage of the 50th anniversary is currently being run on the Car Club Council of Central Virginia newsletter. They have 50 member clubs with approximately 5,000 members so it is well targeted.
Meeting Notice – August 13
August 11th, 2010 · Announcements, Meetings
A general membership meeting will be held August 13 at the west end location. Click here for details.
Jeremy Welborn asked that the following note be included with this notice:
“Gina and I are excited about hosting the CCR After-Meeting Party on August 13! [Read more →]
Antique and Vintage Vehicle Registration Laws – Benefits and Limitations
August 11th, 2010 · Laws
By: Gregory E. Lucyk
I am a member of the Car Club Council of Virginia and have worked with the Council for the last several years to monitor legislative changes in Virginia’s antique motor vehicle registration laws. I also own a 1961 Corvette and a 1971 MGB – both registered with vintage tags, and therefore have some personal experience with these special license plates. There are a number of CCR club members who own [Read more →]
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
August 8th, 2010 · Announcements
By: Rob Bickert
So has everyone had enough of the heat? Its only July and we have seen some of the hottest temperatures ever recorded this month, can’t wait to see what August has in store for us. I’m hoping for a break from the heat, I know I’m ready for some cooler weather but enough about the weather. I hope you have taken advantage of the sunshine [Read more →]
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Beach Bash – August 21, 2010
August 8th, 2010 · Events
OD Rob & Sue Ann Bickert
Come join us Saturday August 21st, for a great afternoon of food, spirits, good friends and fun on the shores of Smith Mountain Lake for the 2010 Beach Bash. There will be 7 wineries and three microbreweries there with plenty of samples to taste. Plenty of food vendors and the featured band this year is the Fantastic Shakers. This year the sponsors have added a Corvette Show. VCC has negotiated a special price of $10.00 per Corvette. This price includes [Read more →]
Cruise to Pigeon Forge, TN. – Sept 9, 2010
August 8th, 2010 · Events, Scenic Trips
By Ray Wells
There’s still plenty of time to sign up for our 5th time cruising to Pigeon Forge, TN. This cruise will be a great get away weekend for anyone who enjoys mountains, shopping and great looking cars. Every year, the weekend after Labor Day, thousands of street rods, classics and special interest cars descend on this area for the ultimate weekend [Read more →]
Corvette Night at the Goochland Drive-In Theater! – September 17
August 8th, 2010 · Announcements, Events
by Jeremy Welborn
Remember the fun and excitement of going to a drive-in theater to watch a great movie under the stars? Well Goochland Drive-In Theater offers the chance to relive that fun and excitement with their all-new drive-in theater! That’s why we’re putting together a Corvette Night at the Drive-In Theater on Friday, September 17. Jeremy Welborn’s C5 is well known at the Goochland Drive-In Theater and after talking with the owner, John Heidel, about [Read more →]
Horsepower Challenge 2010 – September 18th
August 8th, 2010 · Announcements, Events
By Rob Bickert
The Viper Club of America has once again issued a “Horsepower Challenge” to the Corvette Club of Richmond. They want revenge for the two straight losses. Well, in good sprit and fair play I have accepted that challenge, and I know the pride of this club that WE CAN MAKE THREE IN A ROW! The “Horsepower Challenge” is very simple. The event is the “Oldies but Goodies Classic Cruisers’ 7th Annual Christmas in September Car Show,” which is for the benefit of the
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Vettes on the Point – October 1, 2010
August 8th, 2010 · Corvette Shows, Events, Scenic Trips
Vettes on the Point
Friday, October 1 – Sunday, October 3
(Lori Dolan)
Save the first weekend in October for the 2nd Annual Vettes on the Point at Smith Mountain Lake sponsored by the Virginia Corvette Club (“VCC”) out of Lynchburg, VA.
Like last year, we’ll have 2 caravans going up Saturday morning. Bob & Doris Brody’s caravan will lead a caravan departing from Southside and Dave & I will lead a caravan from the West End. For those of you going up Friday, contact me and I’ll let you know who [Read more →]
Poker Run to the New Kent Winery – October 23, 2010
August 8th, 2010 · Announcements, Events, Scenic Trips
Doris & Bob Brody
Please join us for a Poker Run through the country side to the New Kent Winery. We would like everyone to bring a picnic lunch and a dish to share. We will taste the wines, tour the facility and picnic on the grounds. Tour and tasting, with monogrammed glass included, cost $7.00 per person. [Read more →]
Corvettes at Carlisle – 2010
August 8th, 2010 · Announcements, Corvette Shows, Events
If you’re thinking about going, here’s some encouragement. It’s a clip of 2009 high-lites.
Click on the image to see the show in a larger format.
Here’s a link for the Carlisle Events website for more information. Go for it!
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50th Anniversary Bash
August 8th, 2010 · Events
By Rob Bickert
It was a HOT summer’s night when the Corvette Club of Richmond Celebrated their fiftieth anniversary on June 26th, 2010 at the Sheraton Park South. The party began with a signing of the guest book and the attendees receiving their goody bags and a photo op under the 50th arch. Once the pictures were taken everyone mingled inside and out and enjoyed the HISTORY display Helen Raidabaugh assembled [Read more →]
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August 2010 Newsletter
August 8th, 2010 · Announcements, Newsletter
The August newsletter is now available for download in PDF format. Just click on Newsletters at the top of the page. You can then click on the August 2010 newsletter or any previous newsletter to download it in PDF format
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Meeting Minutes- July 9, 2010 General Membership Meeting
August 8th, 2010 · Uncategorized
JULY 9, 2010 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING RECAP The July General Membership meeting of the Corvette Club of Richmond was held at the United Methodist Center on Staples Mill Rd. President Rob Bickert called the meeting to order at 7:36 PM. The following committee reports were filed:
RECORDING SECRETARY: Peggy read the minutes from the previous meeting, correc-tions were noted and the minutes were approved. [Read more →]
Tubing Recap
August 6th, 2010 · Events, Scenic Trips
TUBING RECAP
(Lori Dolan)
Our tubing trip July 17th was a huge success with 47 participants! That’s the biggest group we’ve ever had on this event!
We met at 9 a.m. at the rest area on I-64. We took roll, passed out directions, had a brief driver’s meeting and departed around 9:20. The 45 minute caravan up interstate went smoothly and incident free. We made a pit stop about 5 miles after we left the interstate where we could buy ice, drinks, snacks, gas up and use the rest rooms. Getting the cars back on the road and together in the caravan [Read more →]