2013 NCM Bash

April 25-27, 2013

The kick off of the NCM on site event season the Bash traditionally marks the rollout of the next model year Corvette; the place where you can see them up close and in detail. Bash 2013 will provide enthusiasts the first chance to see the new C7 up close as well as getting all the latest information about the all new 7th Generation Corvette. Seminars will feature speakers discussing Chassis, Powertrain, Interior and Design and electronics. As in past years there will be a large contingent of GM engineers and designer from Warren Tech Center, Milford Proving Ground and the Bowling Green Assembly Plant ready to answer your every question.

Returning activities include seminars by the C4/C5/C6 Specialist Paul Koerner, the Corvette race team members Doug Fehan, Corvette Driver Tommy Milner and Danny Binks, rides in vintage race cars, free guided road tours, two celebrity choice car shows, the Ladies’ Oasis, and the expanded Garage Party with women of the GM Corvette Team. The ladies will cover all aspects of Corvettes including maintenance, engineering and even high performance driving. New activities include a Golf Scramble with Kirk Bennion and Gerry Panetta, members of the Corvette Design team, and a shopping excursion to Opry Mills.

In preparation for 2014 we will be providing free guided tours during the event. We will also provide directions for10 of the longer Museum Road Tour Routes. Individuals or groups are invited to utilize these directions to conduct their own tours on their own schedule.

You can find the route maps and directions at: http://www.corvettemuseum.org/registration/roadtour/info.shtml

On-line registration closes at 5:00pm central time on Friday, April 12th. All activities are open to Event Registrants only. On-line registrants will receive a hardcard credential, lanyard, event pin and dash plaque. Lifetime registration is $10pp, member registration is $15pp and non-member registration is $25pp.

Plant Tours: The BG Assembly Plant is closed to tours until later in the year.
Agenda

WEDNESDAY APRIL 24
8:00am	NCM Opens
9:00 am	Drivers’ Choice Road Tour Choose your own from a selection Not guided
1:00am – 4:00pm	Advance registration credential/shirt pickup – Ticket Booth
2:30pm – 4:30pm	RT1: Free Guided Road Tour - Roller Coaster Stage along NCM Front Drive
5:00pm	National Corvette Museum closes
THURSDAY APRIL 25
8:00am	NCM Opens
8:00am – 5:00pm	Registration Open Advance Registration credential/shirt pickup Onsite registration open Located in Ticket Booth
8:30am – 9:30pm	S1: Ask The Expert C4/5/6 Specialist Paul Koerner Located in Chevrolet Theater
9:00am – 2:00pm	GM Design Golf Scramble Join GM Design Team members Kirk Bennion and Gerry Panetta Located at Crosswinds Golf Course (by the Holiday Inn) Limited openings available Members $45 / Non Members $50
9:00am – 3:00pm	Shopping Excursion to Opry Mills Spend time exploring the newly renovated Opry Mills Mall in Nashville Bus transportation down and back Board bus at NCM front circle Members $20 / non members $25
9:30am – 10:30am	S11: C7 Chassis Development Speakers: Mike Bailey and Jim Mero Located in Conference Center
10:30am – 4:30pm	Drop In Assistance C4/C5/C6 Specialist Paul Koerner answers your questions Located in Club Room Walk in for assistance
10:30am – 11:00am	Ride in a Vintage Race Car Take 2 lap ride around the NCM in one of the Museum’s vintage race cars Stage in front of the Museum Pre-registration required Ride Fee $50
10:30am – 11:30am	S12: C7 Interior Speaker: Lucy Lahood and Ryan Vaughan Located in Conference Center
11:00am – 1:00pm	Silent Auction – located in showcase in front of Library/Archives
12:30pm – 1:00pm	S6: Motorsports Update Speaker: Roc Linkov, Motorsports Park Project Manager Located in Chevrolet Theater
1:00pm – 2:00pm	S5: Powertrain Development in the C7 Speaker: Bill Nichols, Powertrain VSE Located in Conference Center
2:00pm – 3:00pm	Caravan Captains Meeting Open to Caravan Captains only Located in the Chevrolet Theater
2:30pm – 4:45pm	RT2: Free Guided Road Tour - Clifty Hollow Drive your own car Stage at the Assembly Plant – Lot C-2 along Plant front drive Staging Map

5:00pm	Museum Closes
FRIDAY APRIL 26
8:00am	NCM Opens
8:00am – 5:00pm	Registration Open Located in Ticket Booth Advance Registration credential/shirt pickup Onsite registration open
8:00am – 4:30pm	C7’s on Display Located in Conference Center Must show event badge or daily admission wristband before entering
8:30am 10:00am	S7: Race Team Seminar Featuring Doug Fehan, Team Manager, Danny Binks, 3 Car Crew Chief and Tommy Milner, 3 Car Driver Topics include Race Team operations and the trophy winning 2012 season Located in Chevrolet Theater
9:30am – 4:30pm	C4/5/6 Specialist Drop in Assistance Located in the Club Room Have a question/problem with your C4/5/6, ask Paul
10:00am – 11:00am	S8: Race Team Auction Unique and special items donated by Doug Fehan and the Corvette Race Team Auctioneer Scott Hall Commentary by Corvette Race Team Located in the Chevrolet Theater
10:00am - 2:30pm	Celebrity Choice Car Show #1 Open to registered participants only Parking Lot A Window placard at ticket booth and judges kiosk Winners will be posted at Judges kiosk by admissions
10:00am – 3:30pm	Ladies’ Oasis A chance to relax away from Gear-Head activities No registration required Located in Victory Lane
11:00am – 12:30pm	S9:Autograph Session Open to all participants Limit 2 items per person Located in Chevrolet Theater
12:30pm – 1:00pm	Ride in a Vintage Race Car Take 2 lap ride around the NCM in one of the Museum’s vintage race cars Ride fee: $50 Pre-registration required Staging in NCM front circle
1:15pm – 1:30pm	Unveiling of Jerome Charles Bench Located NCM Courtyard
1:30pm – 3:00pm	S3: Overview/ Walkaround of the 7th Generation Corvette Speakers: Tadge Juechter, Chief Engineer and Harlan Charles, Product Manager Located in the Conference Center
3:00pm – 3:30pm	Car Show Awards Presentations Friday awards presented Located at Logo Circle
3:15pm	Raffle Drawing – 2013 Andy Pilgrim Yellow 427 Corvette Convertible $250 / 1000 ticket limit Conference Center Plaza
3:30pm – 3:45pm	Bash Event Group Picture Assemble at Logo Circle Copies of picture will be available through FotoFX in lobby
3:45pm – 4:45pm	S4: Tire Tech Speaker: Lee Willard (Michelin) Chevrolet Theater
5:00pm	Museum Closes
5:15pm - 5:45pm	Cash Bar – Winners’ Circle located in Conference Center
5:45pm – 7:30pm	BQT1: Winners’ Circle Reception By invitation only Open to those who have donated more than $1000 in 2012 or have named the Museum in their estate planning Located in the Conference Center
SATURDAY APRIL 27
8:00am	NCM Opens
8:00am – 11:00am	Registration Continues Onsite registration open Located in Ticket Booth Advance Registration credential/shirt pickup
8:00am – 4:30pm	C7’s on Display Located in Conference Center Must show event badge or daily admission wristband before entering
8:15am – 12:30pm	ATX: Autocross Pre-registration available Mandatory Drivers Meeting 8:45am Located at Trace Die Cast Activity Fee: Member $20 / Non-member & onsite $25 Staging Map & Autox location
8:30am – 10:30am	S13: Ladies’ Garage By women for women, learn how it works and how to have things fixed. Be a smart consumer of automotive services Presentation by the women engineers of GM For Women only Located in Conference Center
9:00am – 12:00pm	Celebrity Choice Car Show #2 Open to registered participants only Not open to Car Show #1 winners Parking Lot A Window placard at ticket booth and judges kiosk Winners will be posted at Judges kiosk by admissions
9:30am – 4:30pm	C4/5/6 Specialist Drop in Assistance Located in the Club Room Have a question/problem with your C4/5/6, ask Paul
10:00am – 12:00am	RT3: Free Guided Road Tour Stage in lot C2 at Bowling Green Assembly Plant Open to All Bash Participants
10:00am – 3:30pm	Ladies’ Oasis A chance to relax away from Gear-Head activities No registration required Located in Victory Lane
10:45am – 11:45am	S12: C7 Interior Speaker: Lucy Lahood and Ryan Vaughan Located in Conference Center
12:00pm – 12:30pm	Ride in a Vintage Race Car Take 2 lap ride around the NCM in one of the Museum’s vintage race cars Ride fee: $50 Pre-registration required Staging in NCM front circle
1:00pm – 2:00pm	S15: C7 Design Speakers: Tom Peters and Kirk Bennion Located in Conference Center
2:15pm – 2:30pm	Car Show Awards Presentations Saturday show awards presented Located at Logo Circle
2:30pm – 4:00pm	S10: 2014 7th Generation Corvette Walk-Around Presented by GM Detroit and Bowling Green engineers and designers Located on the Plaza outside of the Conference Center A chance to see, touch and ask about the new C7
4:00pm	Raffle Drawing – 2013 60th Anniversary Corvette Convertible $10 ticket / unlimited Drawing in Boulevard
5:00pm	Museum Closes
6:00pm	Cash Bar – Sloan Convention Center Atrium
6:30pm – 9:30pm	BQT2: Bash Banquet The event banquet returns to the Sloan Convention Center for a plated dinner Pre-registration required Located at Sloan Convention Center Menu: Salad: Romaine Lettuce with Pickled Onions, Goat Cheese, and Walnuts Dressings: Raspberry Vinaigrette and Ranch Sautéed chicken adorned with Marsala sauce Asparagus & Rice Medley Turtle Cheesecake Fee: Members $35 / non-members $40 Live music and dancing available after program Featuring NCM’s Bobbie Jo Lee and along with Billy Joe providing dinner entertainment. http://www.scottscitylimits.com/Pages/city_limits_band.htm Dance to ‘The Jackie Fox Band’ Featuring NCM’s Gary Cockriel and Gary Gaddis Specializing in Motown, R&Bs and righteous rock and roll Included in this band are 2 NCM lifetime members, 1 regular member and one we’re working on!

Online pre-registration now closed
Onsite registration will be available starting Thursday, April 25th