National Corvette Museum
National Corvette Museum
 

2013 ZR-1/C4 Gathering
May 16-18, 2013

The National Corvette Museum is the host site as the ZR-1 Net Registry http://www.zr1netregistry.com/, and the Grand Sport Registry http://www.grandsportregistry.com/, present the C4 Gathering. Open to all those interested in the 4th Generation Corvette, these two organizations are working to bring participants activities, seminars, and information specific to their interest in this generation of Corvette.


For all information, contact Robert De Marco (989) 980-1304 or
email events@zr1netregistry.com
Registration Fee: Member $25 / Non-Member $35
For registration assistance – please call Karen at 270-467-8804

Wednesday May 15th

 
•             Arrival day into Bowling Green, KY
•             7:00PM-Until Meet and Greet Pizza Night-Holiday Inn University Plaza
     

Thursday May 16th

 
     
8:00AM NCM Opens/Corvette Café opens/On Site Registration for The Gathering starts
8:00AM-12:00PM Meet and Greet at the NCM Bowling Green, KY.
8:00AM – 4:00PM

Gordon Killebrew Class @ NCM  Thursday, May 16, 2013:

1990-95 C4's:  Drive their cars and get the answer to any questions they have about it....
Minimum of 3, max. of 7
Fee $175 each
Student pays for own lunch (available @ Corvette Cafe in NCM)
** To register: 
Contact:  Chris Killebrew
Phone:  615-654-2864
Email:  vettwife@comcast.net
Payment:  VISA or MC

10:30AM Corvette Café starts serving Lunch
12:00PM-1:00PM Lunch
1:00PM- 5:00PM

In depth Car Detailing and Paint Care-Sponsored by Adams Polishes (Robert De Marco & Daniel McGuffee) Located: PDI on Blvd

4:00PM-5:00PM

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere Chips-n-Beers run.
Micki’s on Main, 440 E Main Ave. Downtown Bowling Green.                                        http://www.440main.com/

5:00PM NCM Closes
5:00PM-8:00PM

JVD BBQ (Registration is located on the Auto Master Webpage)

     

Friday May 17th

 
     
8:00AM NCM Opens/Corvette Café opens/On Site Registration for The Gathering
9:00AM-11:00AM

DIY (Mega Squirt ECM Discussion) (Chevrolet Theater)

10:00AM-11:00AM Grand Sport Registry Members Meeting (NCM Board Room)
10:30AM Corvette Café starts serving Lunch
11:00AM-12:00PM Raptor LT1/4/5 Remote Mount Turbo Systems - Presented by Ron Hanselman (Chevrolet Theater)
12:00PM-1:30PM Cruise with Lunch
1:30PM-2:30PM

Jim Jandik - Speaker
ZF 6-speed Clutch Review
(Chevrolet Theater)

2:30PM- 3:30PM

Graham Behan (Talk about the Impact John Lingenfelter had on the LT5) (Chevrolet Theater)

2:30PM-4:00PM Road Tour (Line up in front of NCM)
4:00PM-5:00PM

ZR-1 Registry Members Meeting (NCM Board Room)

5:00PM NCM Closes 
5:00PM-Until CNC. (Corvettes & Cigars) Cigars are donated, if you do smoke contact Robert DeMarco
5:00PM-Until

FBI BBQ (Holiday Inn- University Plaza Parking lot. Open to ALL Gathering Participants)
-This is a BYOB event it is also encouraged that you bring your own chair.
- Event is Free of charge. Donations will be accepted.
-Come Prepared for a GOOD TIME!

     

Saturday May 18th

 
     
8:00AM NCM Opens/Corvette Café opens/On Site Registration for The Gathering
8:00AM-12:00PM

Autocross (Trace Die-cast, 140 Graham Ave. Bowling Green, KY 42101)

  • $25 registration fee
11:00AM-12:00PM

Resurrecting the Beast-The Restoration of 1988 EX5023 ZR-1 Prototype
(Chevrolet Theatre, Brett Henderson)

10:30AM Corvette Café starts serving Lunch
12:00PM-1:00PM Lunch – on your own
12:30PM

2013 Gathering Group Photo
NCM Logo Circle (Everyone in attendance you don’t want to miss out on this!)

1:00PM-3:00PM DIY (Physical Tuning with the new ECM (Located in the NCM’s Truck Parking Lot)
1:00PM-5:00PM

Show and Shine (Multiple Classes for All C4’s) (NCM Front Circle)
Car show winners will be announced at the Banquet.

3:00PM-4:00PM

Marc Haibeck - speaker
(A review of the value of the second design '93 - '95 MY LT5 engine improvements".) I get questions about four bolt mains, Dunn heads and high mileage first design engines on a fairly regular basis. I will provide answers to those issues and many more.
(Chevrolet Theater)

3:00PM-4:30PM Road Tour (Line up in front of NCM)
4:00PM-5:00PM Behan (Talk about the 4 Twin Turbo LT-5 ZR-1’s) (Chevrolet Theater)
5:00PM NCM Closes
5:00PM-10:00PM

Cash Bar & Banquet (NCM Sky dome)

  • Banquet fee: $30 member / $35 non-member
  • Pre-registration required 
  • Menu Includes
    • Salad
    • Entrée – Chicken Picatta & Sliced Roast Beef
    • Mashed Potatoes
    • Green Beans
    • Choice of Desserts
10:30PM-Until Parking Lot/Bar Holiday Inn University Plaza
     

Sunday May 19th

 
     
7:00AM-9:00AM

Owners Breakfast Bob Evans (Ex. 22 Bowling Green)
145 Three Springs Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42104
-This is a Gathering Tradition you don’t want to miss out on this. Arrive early space fills up fast! 

8:00AM NCM Opens/Corvette Café opens
9:00AM-Until

Depart Bowling Green at your leisure.

Click here to register

Event Hotel
Holiday Inn University Plaza
1021 Wilkinson Trace
 Bowling Green KY 42103
Ph: (270) 745-0088
Ask for the group rate for: ZR-1 and GS Registry
$109 Per night this includes Breakfast for 2 People.

 

Directions from Nashville:
Take Interstate 40 west to Briley Parkway.
Exit onto Briley Parkway West toward Opryland.
Exit Briley Parkway onto Interstate 65 North.
Cross into Kentucky.
Take exit #22 (Bowling Green). Turn left.
Go two miles.
At stop light with #3 indicator, turn right on Wilkinson Trace.
Hotel is ahead on your left.

 

Directions from Louisville:
Take Interstate 65 south.
Take I-65 south to exit 22 (Bowling Green).
Turn right at the end of the exit ramp.
Go two miles.
At stop light with #3 indicator, turn right on Wilkinson Trace.
Hotel is ahead on your left.

 

 



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