CORVETTE TODAY
Listen to the ONLY current podcast dedicated to Corvette...CORVETTE TODAY! CORVETTE TODAY is a weekly show that launches every Monday at 12 Midnight Eastern Time. We do a Corvette News & Headlines show every other week too! CORVETTE TODAY also has a YouTube channel where you can watch every episode too. Sign up for weekly emails, shop in the CORVETTE TODAY merchandise store and more at www.CorvetteToday.com
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Sunday May 23, 2021
Sunday May 23, 2021
David Burroughs is a soft spoken man. He has accomplished so much in the world of Corvette. He is the person responsible for creating the Bloomington Gold judging and the Gold Certification! Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, talks to David about how he came about creating this judging standard, the obstacles he overcame and how it became so successful. David is widely recognized as one of the leaders in automotive authentication in the world. He has branched out to authenticate other things too, which are talked about in this podcast. His company called Prove-It has accomplished just that! He co-authored the book, "Corvette Restoration-State of the Art" and is an accomplished formation pilot as well. It's a fascinating story about Corvettes and judging on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!
Sunday May 16, 2021
Sunday May 16, 2021
It's time to catch up on the latest Corvette news with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, and Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com. Here are some of the topics covered in this podcast.... 1. BGA plant closed last week because of a parts shortages 2. 2021 production runs through August 3. Corvette was the fastest selling car again…this time, in April 2021 4. Consumer Reports offers their 1st impression of the 2021 C8 Corvette 5. The NCM announces the Andy Pilgram Driving Experience 6. The C8 Corvette Convertible is the official Pace Car for the 105th Indy 500 7. Chip Foose customizes a ’62 Corvette with a Midyear dash 8. The famous Sledgehammer Callaway Corvette offered for sale on Bring-A-Trailer 9. YouTuber “Fourwheel Trader” offers an excellent Market Analysis and Depreciation update for the C8 Corvette 7. Philly Conquers de’ Elegance celebrates Corvette, America’s Sports Car It's an episode packed full of terrific Corvette information on this episode of the CORVETTE TODAY podcast!
Sunday May 09, 2021
Sunday May 09, 2021
Corvette Fever magazine has not been published for a while. But Alan Colvin, a walking encyclopedia of GM cars as well as Corvette, has purchased the rights to Corvette Fever and has revived this publication! Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, visits with Alan to talk about the books he's written on Corvette and other GM products, his history with the old Corvette Fever magazine and how he plans to revive the publication. Plus, listen to this podcast to learn how you can win one of 3-two year subscriptions to Corvette Fever that we're giving away exclusively on this podcast! Listen to this CORVETTE TODAY podcast and win a subscription to Corvette Fever magazine!!!
Sunday May 02, 2021
Sunday May 02, 2021
Check out the latest in the world of Corvette with this CORVETTE TODAY podcast for early May 2021. Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com joins your host, Steve Garrett to keep you up to date! Here are a few of the topics covered in this podcast.... 1.. Corvette’s 3 new colors debuted at the NCM Michelin Bash 2. C8 Hard Top Convertible sales amount to 41% of C8 sales 3. Corvette Europe to hold launch event for C8 on May 7-9th 4. NCM announces $12 million expansion 5. Doug Fehan inducted into the Corvette Hall of Fame 6. Oliver Gavin retiring from Corvette Racing after the Spa WEC race 7. C8 Z06 and ZR1 mules spotted testing in Ohio 8. Chevy is preparing to start pre-production on a widebody C8 9.. Michigan’s Gilmore Car Museum showing “Greatest Generation” Corvette exhibit Wow....there's SO MUCH to hear about-stay current on what's happening with Corvette on this episode of the CORVETTE TODAY podcast!
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
You know Rick DeBruhl by face and by voice. You've seen Rick on TV for IndyCar races and Formula 1 on ABC, ESPN, NBC and Speed TV. You've seen and heard him as TV host of the Barrett Jackson auctions. Rick sits down with your CORV ETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett and talks about his career. He talks about his start in radio and television in California. He gives you insight on how he got into the racing business. Rick also talks about rubbing elbows with some of the biggest racing figures in the history of Formula 1 and IndyCar. And obviously, Rick also talks about the important role Corvette plays in each and every Barrett Jackson auction! Then Steve and Rick dig deep into Barrett Jackson, which he's done for nearly 20 years. Rick DeBruhl is a storyteller. That is clearly evident on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY....enjoy!
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
We are thrilled to say that this podcast begins year #2 for CORVETTE TODAY! Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com teams up with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to keep you on top of what's going on in the world of Corvette. Here are some of the topics covered in this podcast: 1. April 2021 Constraints and Production Update – 11000 orders still to produce 3. Zeus Bronze and Sebring Orange are now no longer available for order 3. Corvette is the fastest selling new car for the 3rd month in a row! 4. Corvette dominates Q1 sales with 51% marketshare 5. Corvette has highest model loyalty in Luxury Sports Car segment 6. Sportscar 365 says GM Racing will make a decision on LMDH & GTD Pro in 45 days 7. Digital Paint samples for three new 2022 colors revealed 8. Tonowanda #1 Team Badges available for sale at Chevy Parts Counter 9. Corvettes at Carlisle to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the ’96 Grand Sport 10. Supercar Blondie is a fan of the C8 Corvette! Join us as we start year #2 with this News & Headlines podcast for CORVETTE TODAY!
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
CORVETTE TODAY celebrates it's one year anniversary with this truly fascinating episode...your host, Steve Garrett, introduces you to the man who designed the C5, C6, C7 and C8 Corvettes, Tom Peters! Tom talks about his early years when he first discovered Corvette, his path to a California design school, how he got his GM scholarship as a sophomore in college (when they were only given to junior and seniors) and all through his 35 years at GM. Tom gives you the inside scoop on how they introduced the C5 Corvette at a reserve Air Force base and the competition thereof. He also recalls the story of how Global Design Vice President, Ed Welborn, gave his team the OK to finally call the C7 Corvette a "Stingray". Then Tom recalls his induction into the Corvette Hall of Fame. If you miss any CORVETTE TODAY podcast, don't let it be this one! You'll be glued to your listening (and YouTube viewing) device for this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Springtime is here-it's time to get your Corvette out of Winter hibernation! Plus, it's time to get caught up on the latest news and headlines in the world of Corvette! Join your host, Steve Garrett and Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com for the latest Corvette news and headlines! Here are a few of the topics discussed on this podcast.... 1. Corvette production update 2. GM suspends Chevy dealers from submitting any more 2021 Corvette “SOLD” orders 3. NCM increases deliveries to 55 per week 4. The Corvette was the fastest selling car in February 2021! 5. Average transaction price for a 2021 C8 was $86,185 6. Doug Fehan returns to Corvette Racing as a Brand Ambassador 7. Corvette Racing may receive a waiver to race current C8.R’s in IMSA GTD Pro Class in 2022 8. MotorTrend says the C8 E-Ray will be quicker than the Z06 9. Which generation of Corvette is the most aerodynamic? 10. Briggs Cunningham’s 1960 Le Mans race car headed to Amelia Island Auction 11. Comedian Kevin Hart purchases a mint C1 for $825,000 There is so much to get caught up on! Don't miss this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Don't miss this unique episode of CORVETTE TODAY. Your host, Steve Garrett, visits with Michael DiGiorgio. Michael took a 19 day trip in his new C8 Corvette Coupe. He traveled over 9,000 miles, visited 23 different states, 17 National Parks and over 100 points of interest. Michael details his trip, talks about how well the mid-engine Corvette performed and tells you where to watch the videos that chronicle the trip. As we get into Spring and Summer, this episode of CORVETTE TODAY will definitely make you want to get your Corvette out and maybe plan a road trip of your own! Here is the link to Michael's first video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbA0JVwPYRc Enjoy the video and this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
It's time to stay current on what's going on in the world of Corvette with this news & headlines podcast with your host, Steve Garrett and Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com! Here are some of the topics discussed in this podcast: 1. C8 Production update – Over 7500 Corvettes built for 2021 so far 2. High wing spoiler and black Trident wheels are back! 3. There is now a video on how to fix the front lift fluid leak on the C8 4. Kelly Blue Book reports that the C8 offers the best resale value for sports cars 5. Autosport.com says that GM is considering dropping Corvette Racing program...say it ain't so! 6. Corvette Racing gets 2 invites for Le Mans and confirms Spa race entry 7. Corvette Racing at Sebring and their new racing livery 8. C8 Z06 mule is confirmed with 345/25ZR21 tires 9. Shipping Corvettes by Rail might become a thing of the past 10. ProCharger tests a supercharged C8 on the track If it's news on Corvette, it's covered in this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!