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America’s Sports Car… an exciting legend produced only in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Museum features over 80 Corvettes in periodic settings, including mint classics, one-of-a-kind prototypes and modern-day wonders of engineering and design. Test your knowledge at interactive trivia kiosks, and don’t miss the chance to try a Corvette on for size in our lobby where we have a 2015 Stingray waiting for you. Displays continually rotate so no two visits are the same. Round out your visit with a souvenir from the Corvette Store, grab a bite to eat in the Corvette Cafe, and race over to the NCM Motorsports Park to spectate or take a lap!
What’s Happening
Events
MiM History of the American Auto- Ford vs. Chevrolet
July 8 – 12, 2018
National Corvette Museum Curator, Derek E. Moore, will be leading a group of time-travelers on a fascinating expedition through American automotive history. In this tour we will see for ourselves the way that innovators, inventors, and entrepreneurs used the automobile as a vehicle to change our world forever.
Join us in Detroit, Michigan at our historic host hotel the Dearborn Inn. In 1931, Henry Ford commissioned prominent architect Albert Kahn to design the Inn to provide lodging for a nearby airport. Since then the Inn has seen major renovations but is still recognized as one of the premier historic hotels and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Beginning our journey at The Henry Ford, where Derek will give us a behind-the-scenes tour thru an impressive collection of historic vehicles. We will discover together how Henry Ford and the Dodge brothers drove America into a new era that changed the way we worked, played and connected with one another. While we’re here, feel free to explore other areas of interest to see artifacts belonging to George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other Presidents, along with exhibits covering nearly every aspect of American history and innovation.
From there we will go on to Greenfield Village where people still get around by horse-drawn carriages, Model T, and steam powered locomotives. You will have the opportunity to watch craftspeople at work as you shop their goods, and see where Thomas Edison created his inventions, dine in an historic tavern, and see a recreation of the first Ford Motor Company factory.
In the last leg of the Ford vs Chevy Tour, we will take a very special trip to the GM Global Propulsion Center. This facility is home to 4,500 employees and is the center of General Motors world wide effort to design engines, transmissions, and electrical systems for GM products.
In this ongoing rivalry, we will see for ourselves how the innovations of one have always spurred on the passion and drive of the other. By the end of this tour you can be the judge of the winner.
Make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all MiM (Museum in Motion) events and on-site events including opening of registration and fees. Questions, contact Karen @ 270-467-8804 or Bryce @ 270-777-4506
Advance registration closes at 8:00am on Monday, June 25, 2018 or until sold out
No registrations or refunds are available after that date.
Please call Karen (270)467-8804 or Bryce (270)777-4506 to register by phone
This tour includes 4 hotel nights, most meals, admission to attractions
Registration fee:
Members primary registrant (driver and car) $1500
Passenger / alternate driver $400
Non-Members primary registrant (driver and car) $1540
Passenger / alternate driver $440
| 2018 MiM ‘History of the American Auto – Ford vs. Chevrolet’ Host Hotel: Marriott Dearborn Inn 20301 Oakwood Blvd Dearborn, MI 48124 | |||||||
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| 4:00pm | Check-in at The Dearborn Inn Retreat to an urban oasis on 23 landscaped acres at The Dearborn Inn, built on the grounds of Ford Motor Company in 1931. Enjoy the 17,000 square feet of renovated venues featuring stunning chandeliers and classically-styled details.
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| 5:30pm | ‘Meet n Greet’ Dinner in Dearborn Hotel
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| MONDAY, JULY 9 | |||||||
| Buffet Breakfast at Dearborn Inn ** Breakfast included in registration | |||||||
| 9:00am | Stage in Hotel Lobby | ||||||
| 9:15am | Depart for Henry Ford Museum / Greenfield Village
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| 9:30am – 12:00pm | Arrive Henry Ford Museum Step into a world where past innovations fuel the imagination of generations to come. A vibrant exploration of genius in all its forms, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation allows you to experience the strides of America’s greatest minds while fully immersing yourself in their stories. Step inside the bus where Rosa Parks took a stand by taking a seat. Play pilot as you explore flight innovations, starting with the Wright brothers’ achievements, or make yourself at home inside Buckminster Fuller’s circular Dymaxion House. Put yourself in the place of the movers and shakers who blazed the trail to where we stand today. And in doing so, discover your own path.
** Admission included in registration
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Lunch Henry Ford Museum or Greenfield Village
** Lunch on your own **
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| 12:00pm – 5:00pm | Afternoon on your own to explore Greenfield Village Experience firsthand the sights, sounds and sensations of America’s fascinating formation, where over 80 acres brim with resourcefulness and ingenuity. Here, 300 years of American perseverance serve as a living reminder that anything is possible. Step foot in the lab where Thomas Edison had his lightbulb moment or the workshop where the Wright brothers taught us to reach for the sky. Take a ride in a real Model T, or a walk through four working farms. Rub shoulders with world-class artisans and explore the place where America’s can-do spirit inspires you to go out and get it done. ** Greenfield Village admission also included in registration
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| Buffet Breakfast at Dearborn Inn ** Breakfast included in registration | |||||||
| 8:15am | Driver meeting in Hotel Lobby | ||||||
| 8:30am | Depart for Roush Automobile Museum
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| 9:00am – 12:00pm | Arrive and Tour Roush Automotive Museum The Roush Automotive Collection, located in the Detroit Metropolitan area, is a 30,000 sq. ft. private facility. Housed within the collection are a wide variety of displays, multi-media exhibits, artifacts, memorabilia and 110+ vehicles dedicated to the preservation of the heritage of Roush Enterprises. ** Tour included in registration
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| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Lunch at Karl’s Cabin Karl’s Cabin is one of the oldest log cabin restaurants structures in southeast MI. Karl’s has become known as “a perfect place for friends and family to meet.”
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| 3:00pm – 5:00pm
| Arrive Lingenfelter Collection In 2008, Ken Lingenfelter’s passion for speed and excellence led him to purchase the assets of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. Many of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering products have been instrumental in establishing performance thresholds. The talented team at Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, as well as The Lingenfelter Collection, will continue to enhance the passion and create excitement among hot-rodders, racers and exotic car enthusiasts that reach far beyond their imagination.
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| 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Pizza Party at Lingenfelter Collection
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| 6:45pm | Arrive back at Marriot Dearborn Inn
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| WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 | |||||||
| Drivers Meeting & Stage in Hotel Lobby | |||||||
| 10:30am,- 12:00pm | Tour GM Renaissance Center
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| 12:15pm – 1:15pm
| Lunch at Granite City Food & Brewery
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| 1:45pm – 4:00pm | Arrive and tour GM Global Propulsion General Motors’ Global Propulsion Systems facility is home to approximately 4,500 employees that focus on the design, engineering and development of engines, transmissions, hybrid and electric systems for GM vehicles worldwide.
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| 5:00pm | Arrive back at Marriot Dearborn Inn
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| 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Farewell Dinner at Lapita Restaurant
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| 7:15pm | Arrive back at Marriot Dearborn Inn
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| THURSDAY, JULY 12 | |||||||
| Buffet Breakfast at Dearborn Inn ** Breakfast included in registration Check-out on your own
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| Travel safely home and thank you for joining the MiM ‘History of the American Auto’ Ford vs. Chevrolet | |||||||
2018 MiM ‘R & R in Roanoke
August 26 – 29, 2018
NCM ‘Museum in Motion’ is visiting the Roanoke, West Virginia area for a little ‘R & R’ before the National Corvette Museum’s Labor Day Celebration.
Experience the incredible views and observe wildlife and plant species indigenous to the lake environment. *Kayak, Canoe or Paddleboat on the Stonewall Jackson Lake, *Play Golf on the Palmer Signature Coarse. *Massages and Body treatments in Mt. Laurel Spa, The Jacuzzi, Sauna and Stream Room will push the stress right out of your minds. Relax around or swim in the Indoor/Outdoor pool. Complementary “fun in the sun” boat cruise on Little Sorrel each afternoon. Enjoy Drinks in TJ Muskies offering craft beer, a nice wine selection and legendary mixed beverages. Relax around the fire pit located outside TJ Muskies every night with a wood burning fire and friendly conversation.
Side Trips: Lambert’s Winery Tour, Scenic Corvette Cruise, Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, Fishing Trip and more!
Special thanks go to NCM Board Member Randy Flock for helping us plan and showing us around this beautiful area of WV.
Make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all MiM (Museum in Motion) events and on-site events including opening of registration and fees. Questions, contact Karen @ 270-467-8804 or Bryce @ 270-777-4506.
Advance registration closes at 5:00pm on Monday, July 23, 2018 or until sold out
** No registrations or refunds available after that date. **
Please call Karen (270)467-8804 or Bryce (270)777-4506 to register by phone
Registration fee:
Members primary registrant (driver and car) $900
Passenger / alternate driver $250
Non-Members primary registrant (driver and car) $940
Non- Member Passenger / alternate driver $290
- Note: Non-member pricing does NOT include a 1 yr membership to NCM. To become a member – please call Becky at 270-467-8836
| 2018 MiM ‘R & R in Roanoke’ Host Hotel: Stonewall Jackson Resort 940 Resort Drive Roanoke, WV 26447 (3-night stay included in registration) | |
| SUNDAY, AUGUST 26th | |
| 3:00pm | Check-in Stonewall Resort The peaceful serenity you will experience at Stonewall Resort is like no other. Situated within Stonewall Resort State Park, this resort offers immaculate views of West Virginia’s rolling mountains and tranquil lake waters. Stonewall Resort also offers its guests access to a wide selection of amenities which you’ll be sure to love. With great selections of signature restaurants, a relaxing spa, and a beautiful fitness center
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| 3:00pm – 6:00pm | Pick Up Your Credentials & Poker Run Sheet
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| 7:00pm | Dinner Buffet
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| MONDAY, AUGUST 27th | |
| 7:00am – 9:00am | Breakfast Buffet
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| 8:30am | Group Meeting in Main Lobby – Seneca Rocks Tour Seneca Rocks, located in Monongahela National Forest, is one of the best-known landmarks in West Virginia and have long been noted as a scenic attraction and are popular with rock climbers. The rocks are a magnificent formation rising nearly 900 feet above the North Fork River.
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| Lunch at Canann Valley Resort State Park Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and tranquility of your surroundings during lunch in the Hickory Dining Room. The glass-walled room features a panoramic view of the valley and a fireplace in the center, so every seat is the best one in the house.
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| Afternoon on Your Own at Stonewall | |
| 6:00pm 9:00pm | Dinner Buffet
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| TUESDAY, AUGUST 28th | |
| 7:00am – 9:00am | Breakfast Buffet
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| 9:30am | Meet in Main Lobby
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| 12:30pm | Lunch at Lambert’s Winery When you visit the winery, you’ll find a calm, soothing atmosphere with beautiful scenery; the perfect place to relax with friends and enjoy some delicious wines. Tour the beautiful winery and see how West Virginia’s favorite wine is produced. Lunch in the Vintage Room at Lambert’s Winery.
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| 2:00pm | The Criminally Insane Tour – Trans-Allegheny Asylum Formerly known as the Weston State Hospital, this West Virginia facility served as a sanctuary for the mentally ill in the mid-1800’s. The history of the building holds fascinating stories of Civil War raids, a gold robbery, the “curative” effects of architecture, and the efforts of determined individuals to help better the lives of the mentally ill.
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| 6:00pm | Dinner Buffet
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| 8:00pm | Meet at Patio / Firepit
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| WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29th | |
| 7:00am – 9:00am | Breakfast Buffet
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Travel Home Safely & Thank You for Joining theMiM 2018 ‘R & R in Roanoke’ | |
2018 NCM 24th Anniversary Celebration and Hall of Fame Induction
Aug 30 – Sept 1, 2018
In the 2 decades since the Museum opened the scope of the vision has blossomed to include changes such as the dedicated special exhibit hall, dedicated PDI delivery area, restoration area, full service store, interactive exhibits and a full motorsports park.
Every year around the Labor Day weekend we celebrate the Grand Opening of the Museum in 1994 with a participant focused event. This year we mark the 24th Anniversary milestone and focus on the diversity of the people that Corvette has brought together for a look back on the Museum’s history and forward to the future! Registered can enjoy 3 days of activities in and around the Museum including access to interesting and unique road tours, special video presentations, raffles, the annual open Membership meeting and more during this event in honor of your help and support! The event will also include the Lifetime/HOF Inductee dinner, 10/15/20/25-year member recognition, Ambassador Luncheon, and the “Corvette Hall of Fame” Induction Ceremony and banquet where we will induct new members into the prestigious and elite group of recipients who have made a significant contribution to Corvette history.
Hall of Fame inductees for 2018 are John & Burt Greenwood, Tom Wallace, and Mike Yager. Individual seating and group tables are available.
Anniversary registration is no charge to Lifetime members, $20 for members and $30 for non- members with deadline for online registration 5:00pm central, Thursday, August 16th, 2018. Early registration includes a hard card badge, lanyard, event pin and dash plaque.
Onsite registration will Begin on Wednesday August 29th at 1pm. Onsite prices are $5 for Lifetime, $25 for Members, $35 for Non-Members
Agenda
Please check back periodically as agenda is subject to change
Thank you!
| WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29th | |
| 8:00am | National Corvette Museum Opens |
| 1:00am – 5:00pm | Advance Registration pickup
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| THURSDAY, AUGUST 30st | |
| 8:00am | NCM Opens |
| 8:00am – 5:00pm | Advance Registration Pickup / Onsite Registration opens
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| 8:00am – 5:00pm | 2019 Stingrays and ZR1’s on Display
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| 8:30am – 10:15am | S1: Hand Building the LT5 Engine Watch as the Performance Build Center Team completely reassembles an LT5 engine from top to bottom. Feel free to ask the team about the parts, the engine, and the process during the build. After the team has finished building the engine from the bare block, they will talk about the testing, sequencing, and other processes to get the final engine ready to go in a Z06 Corvette.
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| 9:30am – 11:30am | S2: Paul Koerner Seminar
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| 9:00am – 3:30pm | LT1: Shifting and Shooting Join us for our 2nd annual Shifting & Shooting event at the scenic 2,000-acre Rockcastle Shooting Center. Begin with a scenic drive on our KY back-roads. Then, shoot for fun or for points with a trophy awarded to the winner. Lunch, ammunition, and firearms will be provided with Range Officers at each station to ensure a fun and safe event.
To keep the playing field level, we ask that you use the provided firearms. You may bring your own handgun for target practice between events, but you must provide your own ammunition if you do. This should be an action-packed day of firing range fun with Corvette friends. |
| 9:00am – 3:30pm | LT2: My Old Kentucky Home with lunch at Kurtz Restaurant The house that came to symbolize Kentucky’s gracious hospitality and according to legend inspired Stephen Collins Foster to write his immortal song, “My Old Kentucky Home” is one of the most cherished historical sites in the commonwealth. Then on to close-by Kurtz restaurant to enjoy some historic charm and great southern hospitality for lunch.
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| 9:00am – 4:00pm | NCM Motorsports Park Touring Laps – 1 Day Only!! ONLY time to get on track during our Anniversary!! All day touring offered with the times that fit to your schedule. With lead / follow car – an average of highway speeds is the norm! Drive your own Corvette. Convertibles and passengers welcome.
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| 10:00am – 7:00pm | Karting at the NCM Motorsports Park Arrive and drive for a fun racing session against your friends on the new karting track
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| 10:15am – 3:00pm | LT3: Aviation Heritage Park & Chaney’s Dairy Barn Join us at the Bowling Green Aviation Heritage Park to view their collection of 5 historic aircraft. We will also provide a photo opportunity of your Corvette in front of a plane (plane to be decided by the Aviation Heritage Park). We will then go to Chaney’s Dairy barn for a group lunch included in registration.
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| 11:30am – 12:30pm | BQT1: Ambassador Lunch
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| 12:00pm – 4:30pm | Ask the Experts – Drop in Assistance Paul Koerner and Brittany George will be on hand to answer any question or problems you may have concerning your Corvette
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| 1:30pm – 2:30pm | S3: Pikes Peak – Robb Hollands Experience The start line for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is 9,390 feet above sea level, and the finish line is at an elevation of 14,115 feet. The road between the two is windy, often without any protective barrier between you and sheer drops down the mountain. Really, it’s the perfect place for an 850-hp Corvette Z06 time attack car. You’ve got to give credit to Robb Holland and everyone else that races at Pikes Peak—it’s a road that’d be scary at 25 mph, let alone 125.
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| 3:00pm – 4:30pm | S4: Past and Present HOF Introductions
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| 5:00pm | NCM Closes |
| 5:15pm | Cash Bar
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| 6:00pm | BQT2: Lifetime Member Dinner / HOF Inductees
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| FRIDAY, AUGUST 31st | |
| 8:00am | National Corvette Museum Opens |
| 8:00am – 5:00pm | Advance Registration Pickup / Onsite Registration open
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| 8:00am – 5:00pm | 2019 Stingrays and ZR1’s on Display
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| 8:00am – 5:00pm | Ask the Expert – Drop in Assistance Paul Koerner and Brittany George will be on hand to answer any question or problems you may have concerning your Corvette
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| 9:00am – 10:30am | S5: 2019 Presentation including ZR1 Learn what’s new in design, interior, colors, etc. on the new model year 2019
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| 9:30am – 3:30pm | LT4: Swope cars of Yesteryear Auto Museum / Back Home Restaurant Swope Museum features antique cars from different eras for your viewing pleasure. The feature cars from the early 1900’s to the 1960’s of all makes and models. Enjoy the vintage car library and a do-it-yourself car video theater. Then onto lunch at Back Home Restaurant. If you are in the mood for some good ole’ family cooking and a great local shopping experience, then this is for you!
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| 11:00am – 2:00pm | LT5: Barren River Breeze Bed & Breakfast Experience the relaxing atmosphere of Southern Hospitality at it’s best! Lunch and relax on the porch as you take in the view of the nearby farmland country side.
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| 10:00am – 2:00pm | Celebrity Choice Car Show
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| 10:00am – 3:30pm | Ladies Oasis
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| 10:00am – 7:00pm | Karting at NCM Motorsports Park Arrive and drive for a fun racing session against your friends on the new karting track
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| 10:45am – 11:30am | S6: Updates on Bowling Green Assembly Plant
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| 11:45am – 12:45pm | S7: 2018 Hall of Fame Inductee Mike Yager
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| 12:00pm – 4:30pm | Ask the Expert – Drop in Assistance
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| 1:00pm – 1:30pm | Autograph Session
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| 1:30pm – 3:30pm | Sip-N-Paint – Yellow Door Creations A step-by-step beginner art project class in which guests can create unique and original works of art on barn wood and learn basic creative techniques to apply to at home projects, all while enjoying their favorite wine!
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| 1:45pm – 3:00pm | NCM Live Auction
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| 3:00pm – 3:30pm | Car Show Awards
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| 3:45pm | Event Group Photo
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| 4:00pm | Corvette Raffle Drawing – 2019 Grand Sport Coupe (color TBD)
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| 5:00pm | NCM Closes |
| 5:30pm | Hall of Fame Cash Bar and Seating Begins
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| 6:00pm – 9:00pm | BQT3: Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
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| SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st | |
| 8:00am | National Corvette Museum Opens |
| 8:00am – 11:00pm | Advance Registration Pickup / Onsite Registration open
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| 8:00am – 5:00pm | 2019 Stingrays and ZR1’s on Display
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| 8:30am – 2:30pm | Ask the Expert – Paul Koerner Paul Koerner will be on hand to answer any question or problems you may have concerning your Corvette
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| 8:30am – 10:15am | S8: Hand Building the LT5 Engine ·Watch as the Performance Build Center Team completely reassembles an LT5 engine from top to bottom. Feel free to ask the team about the parts, the engine, and the process during the build. After the team has finished building the engine from the bare block, they will talk about the testing, sequencing, and other processes to get the final engine ready to go in a Z06 Corvette.
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| 9:00am – 10:15am | S9: GM Presentation of the 2018 Corvette
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| 9:00am – 11:00am | 2019 Caravan Captains Meeting
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| 10:00am – 7:00pm | Karting at NCM Motorsports Park Arrive and drive for a fun racing session against your friends on the new karting track
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| 9:30am – 3:30pm | LT6: O.Z. Tyler Distillery / Fetta Pizza Road Tour Bourbon Whiskey is a distinctly American product that has been produced in this country since the 18thcentury. Bourbon can be made in any U.S. state but the vast-majority of it hails from Kentucky and can claim to be world-renowned Kentucky Bourbon. The location of the O.Z. Tyler® Distillery has been producing Bourbon Whiskey since 1885. Then on to Fetta Pizza – locally owned and operated – best pizza in the Midwest!
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| 10:00am – 3:30pm | Ladies Oasis
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| 10:30am – 11:15am | S10: Open Membership Meeting
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| 11:15am – 12:30pn | S11: Hall of Fame Inductee Mike Yager
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| 11:15am – 2:00pm | LT7: Grand Victorian Inn Lunch Tour The Grand Victorian Inn plays host to 11 beautiful and unique Victorian guest rooms and Mammoth Railway Cafe. The old Train Station House is now the Bike and Hike Trail head to Mammoth Cave National Park. Enjoy the wrap-around-porch with outdoor seating, in a country setting.
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| 11:30am – 12:30pm | 10/15/20/25 Year Member Recognition
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| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | S11: GM Walk Around Presentation Up close with the 2019 Corvette
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| 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Bourbon Basics Classroom & Tasting with the Whisky Chicks Want to know more about bourbon but don’t know where to begin? Are traditional tasting events too intimidating? Maybe you are a wine or beer drinker who is curious to find out what all the buzz is about. Let us ease your way into it as we create an experience with gateway cocktails that help your palate appreciate and enjoy the deliciousness of Kentucky Bourbon. Join the Whisky Chicks as they take you on a leisurely stroll on the path to bourbon enlightenment beginning with a little history, background about the different types of whisky and then move into ways one can enjoy and share your new-found passion and knowledge with friends. Includes sample cocktails and tastings. Whisky dudes are welcome.
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| 1:30pm – 2:30pm | S12: Updates on Bowling Green Assembly Plant
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| 3:00pm | Corvette Raffle Drawing – 2019 Torch Red Stingray Convertible
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| 5:00pm | NCM Closes – Thank you for attending our 24th Anniversary |
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Open 8am-5pm CT, 7 Days a Week. The last admission tickets are sold at 4:30pm
Closed New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
$10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $5 Youth (5-12), Under 5 Free, Active Military Free.
Various discounts and coupons available. Group rates offered for 15 or more people.
The Corvette Plant is located just across the street. Tours have been suspended until late 2018 or early 2019. For more information on the Corvette Plant Tours click here.
