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CORVETTE TODAY #156-Michelin NCM Bash Preview

The National Corvette Museum holds its annual Michelin NCM Bash at the end of April. Maci Johnson from the National Corvette Museum joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to preview this years Bash. You'll hear about all the seminars and excursions available.  Plus, Maci updates us on what is on exhibit at the Museum. Be sure to check out this episode of CORVETTE TODAY and sign up for this years Michelin NCM Bash!

CORVETTE TODAY #154-Betty Skelton, The First Woman of Firsts

As we finish the month of March and Women's History Month, we honor the first woman inducted into the Corvette Hall of Fame, Betty Skelton. Cindy Sisson, CEO of GSEvents and Pam Miller, Co-Producers of the documentary Betty Skelton: Boundless join your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to highlight Betty's illustrious career. The list of Betty's accomplishments are too many to list here.  She broke barriers that no woman had crossed prior to her.  After watching and/or listening to this episode of CORVETTE TODAY, you'll understand why Betty is the first woman to be inducted into the Corvette Hall of Fame. Enjoy this insightful episode about Betty Skelton on CORVETTE TODAY!

CORVETTE TODAY #153 - Corvette News & Headlines, Late March 2023

Driving Season and Car Show Season is almost here! And CORVETTE TODAY has all your news & headlines to keep you up-to-date and current on what's happening in the world of Corvette. Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger is back with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to deliver the goods! Here are a few of the topics that Steve and Keith will discuss next week... 1. Chevrolet crossed over 101,000 C8 Corvettes built to date! 2. The deadline for customer-sold orders for the C8 Z06 is April 5th 3. GM files a patent application for a Lidar Vision System 4. The 1953 C1 Corvette, VIN #100, to the Spring Carlisle Auction 5. The C8 Corvette wins the Kelly Blue Book Best Resale Value Award It's the latest and the greatest Corvette news, delivered every other week, on CORVETTE TODAY! Listen to the podcast, watch the YouTube video, join the Facebook group, sign up for email notifications and shop in the Merchandise Store at: www.CorvetteToday.com

CORVETTE TODAY #152-Meet Corvette Racing Legend, Kim Baker

The name, Kim Baker, is not necessarily synonymous with Corvette Racing-he didn't racing for the Corvette Team. What Kim Baker did do is dominate the GT Class SCCA National Championships and Endurance Races in a showroom-stock C4 Corvette! As a matter of fact, Baker and his Corvette were so dominating that the SCCA disallowed them to race in the series, prompting Chevrolet to create it's own Corvette-only race series called The Corvette Challenge Series! Bakeracing dominated in its day. Kim joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to talk about his life, his racing and what he's doing today. Corvette Racing fans, don't miss this episode! It's a different Corvette Racing, SCCA-style on CORVETTE TODAY.

CORVETTE TODAY #151 - Corvette News & Headlines, Early March 2023

I don't know about you, but I always look forward to Springtime - it's my favorite time of year! It also signals the opportunity to get your Corvette out and drive it more! CORVETTE TODAY has so much to tell you about from the world of America's Sports Car. And Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger is back to team up with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to keep you up-to-date and informed. Here are a few of the topics discussed on next week's show... 1. Corvette wins the JD Power 2023 Canad ALG Residual Value Award 2. What happened to C8 Z06 allocations for the end of Feburary??? 3. The C8 Corvette wins the Loyalty Award from S&P Global Mobility 4. Has the 1953 C1 Corvette, VIN #001 really been found? 5. The C8 Z06 goes up against a lot of competition, like the Ferrari 458, the Porsche GT3 and the McLaren 765 LT 6. The three Cunningham Corvettes that raced at Le Mans in 1960 are finally back together for the first time Stay on top of it all in the world of Corvette with CORVETTE TODAY! Listen to the podcast, watch the YouTube video, join the Facebook group, sign up for email notifications and shop in the Merchandise Store at: www.CorvetteToday.com

CORVETTE TODAY #150, Corvette Chief Engineer, Josh Holder, Talks Everything Mechanically About E-Ray

On this very special 150th regular episode of CORVETTE TODAY, Corvette Chief Engineer, Josh Holder, comes back to the show to talk about everything E-Ray, but from a mechanical and technological point of view. Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, really delves into the technology that makes this 2024 Corvette E-Ray so special.  You'll learn how the two engines (the electric front engine and the internal combustion engine in the back) work together, how the E-Ray generates and recovers electrical power.  Josh even talks about his favorite thing about the E-Ray! It's a special 150th regular episode of CORVETTE TODAY with Corvette Chief Engineer, Josh Holder!

CORVETTE TODAY #149-Corvette News & Headlines, Late February 2023

CORVETTE TODAY #149 - Corvette News & Headlines, Mid February 2023 If you want the latest Corvette information, your best source is the CORVETTE TODAY Podcast show and YouTube video! Every other week, Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett to keep you current and up-to-date on America's Sports Car. Next week is no exception...here are a few of the stories Steve and Keith cover on next week's show: 1. A new C8 Z06 suffers engine failure after only 621 miles of driving 2. GM's Color Chief says a "color renaissance" is coming for automobiles 3. Retired GM Exec, Bob Lutz, talks about the development of the C7 Corvette and gives us budget and a timeline for it 4. The 2024 E-Ray visualizer shows a viewable engine cover for the hard-top convertibles 5. The C8 Z06 is the fastest car in the Car & Driver Lightning Lap 6. The Stradman is already selling his yellow C8 Z06 7. You can now order the C8 "boomerang" in Carbon Fiber from GM Don't miss a single episode of CORVETTE TODAY. These News & Headlines shows every other week will keep you on top of everything happening with Corvette! Listen to the podcast, watch the YouTube video, join the Facebook group, sign up for email notifications and shop in the Merchandise Store at: www.CorvetteToday.com

CORVETTE TODAY #148 - Reeves Callaway On The 35th Anniversary of Callaway Cars’ and Corvette

Reeves Callaway makes his return to the CORVETTE TODAY show to talk about Callaway Cars and the 35th anniversary of Callaway Cars and their relationship with GM, Chevrolet and Corvette. Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, and Reeves trace the early beginnings of Callaway Cars, how they became affiliated with GM and Corvette and then discuss the future of his company. Help us celebrate the 35 year association of Callaway Cars and Corvette on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!

CORVETTE TODAY #147 - Corvette News & Headlines, Early February 2023

CORVETTE TODAY #147 - Corvette New & Headlines, Early February 2023 We are finally into February...is it Springtime yet? Even though we are still in Winter, there is an abundance of Corvette news to be had! Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger returns with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to deliver all the headlines making news in the world of Corvette. Here are a few of the topics Steve and Keith will be covering this week.... 1. GM is gearing up to make 6th generation small-block V8 engines for trucks and SUV's 2. The Bowling Green Assembly Plant set a new record for Z06 production in one day. 3.. Corvette Racing results at the first race of the year in Daytona 4. Chevrolet formally introduces the Corvette GT3.R 5. The 1969 Corvette ZL1 sells at Sotheby's for $3.14 million 6. The Corvette C8 Z06 will be for sale in Canada and Mexico These stories and many more in this week's CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show! Listen to the podcast, watch the YouTube video, join the Facebook group, sign up for email notifications and shop in the Merchandise Store at: www.CorvetteToday.com

CORVETTE TODAY #146-Kevin Mackay and The #1 Cunningham Corvette

In 1960, Briggs Cunningham took 3 Corvettes to France to race at Le Mans. After that race, the cars were brought back to the United States, put back to original and sold to consumers. The #3 car was recovered about put back to the way it was when it raced in 1960 at Le Mans and is owned by a private owner. The #2 car is owned by Bruce Meyers of the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. But what happened to the #1 car?  After a long legal battle, Kevin Mackay from Corvette Repair in Long Island, New York, has been putting this historic Corvette back to it's original 1960 livery for the past year (after it was purchased by Briggs Cunningham's family at auction). Kevin comes back on CORVETTE TODAY to tell the story of the #1 Cunningham Corvette and to tell you when and where you can see this car...with it's two siblings! If you love the history of Corvette and it's racing past, DO NOT MISS this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!