By Rob Bickert Original Post : 8/8/2010 revised 9/6/2010 revised 9/8/2010 By Rob Bickert Original Post : 8/8/2010; reposted 9/6 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 [...]
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Horsepower Challenge 2010 (revised)
September 8th, 2010 · Comments Off · Announcements, Corvette Shows, Events
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
September 6th, 2010 · Comments Off · Announcements
By Rob Bickert I hope you all have seized the opportunity to get out and enjoy the highways and byways of this summer. We have enjoyed Tubing on the James, a Beach Bashat Smith Mountain Lake and what looks like an annual event at Bailey’s Pub. Thank you Bailey’s forinviting us to display our Corvettes and gather [...]
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NASCAR Driver Parade Lap Richmond International Raceway Air Guard 400
September 6th, 2010 · Comments Off · Announcements, Events
By Rick Franklin Richmond International Raceway needed our support for their Air Guard 400 NASCAR race on September 11, 2010. Parade lap vehicles were needed on short notice, 3 weeks before the event. Within 72 hours of the member email announcement, CCR members responded positively and volunteered their Corvette convertibles for this activity.
Poker Run to the New Kent Winery – October 23, 2010
September 6th, 2010 · Comments Off · Announcements, Events
OD: 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 [...]
Election Notice
September 6th, 2010 · Comments Off · Announcements
It’s almost time for board member elections and we, your nominating committee, want to provide the opportunity for you to make nominations if you would like to do so. If you would like to be placed on the ballot, please let us know who you are and what position you would like to run for. The board [...]
CCR Club Banner Unveiled at the NCM
September 6th, 2010 · Comments Off · Announcements, Events
By Barry Roper, NCM Ambassador Each year in May the National Corvette Museum extends an invitation to corvette clubs around the country for participation in a display of club banners at the museum. The event is one of many ongoing fund raising efforts for the non-profit ‘Gateway to All Things Corvette.’ This year there was availability for thirty-two club banners [...]
Corvette Night at the Goochland Drive-In Theater! – September 17
September 6th, 2010 · Comments Off · 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 [...]
Meeting Notice
September 6th, 2010 · Comments Off · Announcements, Meetings, Uncategorized
A general membership meeting will be held Friday, September 10 at the South Side location. Click here for details. The After Meeting Party will be at the Bickert’s, all are invited to enjoy the following menu: -Baked Ham -BBQ -Baked Beans -Coleslaw -Potato Salad -Veggie Tray -Various Dips -Desserts -Soft Drinks, Water, Coffee
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CCR Club Banner is Flying High!
September 2nd, 2010 · Comments Off · Announcements
National Corvette Museum eNews features club banners including CCR’s. Click here for a larger image of the CCR banner.
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Strosnider Chevrolet Tire Special
August 31st, 2010 · Comments Off · 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 [...]
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New Photo Albums
August 29th, 2010 · Comments Off · Announcements, CCR Web Site, CCR Website, Photos
There are two new albums in the photos section. Check them out at the following links: Cruise in at Baileys Corvettes at Carlisle
Last Minute Reminder – Cruise-In at Bailey’s – August 28
August 23rd, 2010 · Comments Off · 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
RIR Driver Intro Lap – September 11
August 19th, 2010 · Comments Off · 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 [...]
Car Club Council of Central Virginia covers CCR 50th
August 13th, 2010 · Comments Off · 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. Click here to see their newsletter.
Meeting Notice – August 13
August 11th, 2010 · Comments Off · 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!
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
August 8th, 2010 · Comments Off · 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 [...]
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Horsepower Challenge 2010 – September 18th
August 8th, 2010 · Comments Off · 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 [...]
Poker Run to the New Kent Winery – October 23, 2010
August 8th, 2010 · Comments Off · 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 [...]
Corvettes at Carlisle – 2010
August 8th, 2010 · Comments Off · 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!
August 2010 Newsletter
August 8th, 2010 · Comments Off · 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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