Corvette History: A Look at the Talent and Personalities That Brought Corvette to Life
Aug 15, 2002
Over the last half-century, thousands of gifted, intelligent men and women have contributed to the Corvette legacy. Any attempt to whittle the list down to a dozen or so Corvette "people" is a daunting effort at best, sure to offend those who aren't included. At Corvette's roots are the legendary GM designers and execu ... Continue reading
Corvette, The American Icon, Inspires Passion and Loyalty for Half a Century
Aug 15, 2002
It's been said that the ability to inspire passion is the single most significant measure of a vehicle's success. If that's true, then Corvette surely is one of the most successful cars ever. Relatively low volume aside, it remains an icon after 50 years. Uniquely American, it's a symbol of independence, exuberance and ... Continue reading
Creative, Groundbreaking Design Has Long Been a Hallmark of Corvette Success
Aug 15, 2002
MONTEREY, CALIF. - The Corvette always has been a design trendsetter. No matter which generation, its bold, curvaceous shape is uniquely, unmistakably Corvette, never to be confused with another. The long flowing lines, voluptuous, round fenders, quad taillights and the once-maligned split window are but some of Corvet ... Continue reading
Corvette Technology: The Right Stuff for Racing
Aug 15, 2002
MONTEREY, Calif. As America's premier sports car, Corvette has been a launching pad for new technology for nearly 50 years. Many of the technical features that enhanced performance and enriched the driving experience first appeared in Chevrolet's two-seat flagship. The catalog of Corvette advancements within the Chevro ... Continue reading
Powell Motorsports Corvette Returns to Victory Lane at Mid-Ohio
Aug 11, 2002
Powell Motorsports Returns to Victory Lane at Mid-Ohio LEXINGTON, OHIO (August 10, 2002) -- Powell Motorsports drove its #11 Sunoco/Encompass Corvette to the overall and Grand Sport I win at Mid-Ohio. The Shreiner Racing DRPT/Royal Purple #30 Mustang earned top honors in Grand Sport II. The Sport Touring I class was wo ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's ProRally Team One Win Closer to SCCA National Championship
Jul 30, 2002
CYPRESS, Calif., July 29 -- Rhys Millen came to the Sports Car Club of America Maine Forest ProRally facing a niggling overheating problem that served to sap power from his powerful all-wheel-drive Team Mitsubishi Evolution VII at three previous events. Each time the mysterious power robber kept him from fully exploiti ... Continue reading
Start Order & News - Maine Forest - SCCA ProRally
Jul 26, 2002
The press release text included below is also available in a formatted Word97-Word2000 document. If you would prefer to receive our press releases in that format, or if you wish to opt out of these distributions, please send your request to: sccaprorally@aol.com. For immediate release 25 July 2002 Start Order & Late Br ... Continue reading
Jul 19, 2002
Gumball by Nicholas Frankl. Photos by writer and Bruce Korman. – 160 cars, 6 days, 2800 miles = 700 speeding tickets and $100k in fines! Shotguns have a funny ability to make an English gentleman, even one with the stiffest-of-upper-lips, do unspeakable things. You won’t, therefore, be surprised to learn th ... Continue reading
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Jul 17, 2002
East Texas Shelby Cobra Tour to Bring Automotive Wildlife to Legend's Hometown
Jul 12, 2002
DALLAS, July 11 -- East Texas will shake under the roar of a horde of Shelby Mustangs, Cobras and various vintage high-performance Ford- powered cars during the Shelby Cobra Association of Texas' rally from October 18-20, 2002. Named the "Texas 289," the event will honor Carroll Shelby, the East Texan who became a cele ... Continue reading
Carbir Race Cars Daytona Prototype Bodywork Approved for Construction
Jul 9, 2002
EDITORS NOTE: Daytona Prototype renderings are available on the Grand American media-specific website at www.grand-am.com/media. Additional information may be requested from: Grand American Road Racing Association Christie Hyde (386) 681-4182; email: CHyde@grand-am.com ************************************************** ... Continue reading
Alex Job Racing - Road America 1-2
Jul 8, 2002
Road America race, July 7, 2002 1-2 Alex Job Racing finished first and second in the GT class in the first American Le Mans Series race held on the four-mile Road America road course in Elkhart Lake, Wis. Although both have won major endurance races worldwide, Jörg Bergmeister and Timo Bernhard scored their first win ... Continue reading
Kristensen, Capello win American Le Mans at Road America
Jul 8, 2002
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. The AP reported that Tom Kristensen and Rinaldo Capello came back from two in-race penalties to win the American Le Mans Series Road America 500 sports car race Sunday at Road America. Denmarks Kristensen and Italy's Capello scored a 32-second win in their Audi R8 Prototype over the Audi driven by Fr ... Continue reading
Rand Racing - Daytona final practice
Jul 4, 2002
Daytona International Speedway final practice, July 3, 2002 nouveau ride Rand Racing was first and second in the SRPII class in final practice for Thursday's Rolex Sports Car Series race at Daytona International Speedway. Anthony Lazzaro was quickest of the team, covering the 3.56-mile infield road course in one minute ... Continue reading
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