Bowling Green, KY 42101
USA
2021 Michelin NCM Bash
Thursday 4/22 – Saturday 4/24
Kickoff of the NCM onsite event season with us here in Bowling Green, KY! Returning activities include a seminar and classroom sessions by GM certified Corvette Technician Paul Koerner. Enjoy guided road tours, two celebrity choice car shows, a celebrity autograph session, auctions, book signings, and the Ladies’ Oasis. This year’s Bash will also include Hall of Fame activities for the 2020 Corvette Hall of Fame Class.
Seminar schedule and a more detailed agenda will be made available as we can confirm presenter’s ability to be onsite. Those that are not with us here at the Museum will be doing live interactive sessions similar to those held at the 2020 Michelin NCM Bash and the 26th Anniversary.
Watch the agenda for updates including:
Seminars featuring Bowling Green Assembly Plant, Michelin, & Mobil 1
Hall of Fame Seminars with the 2020 Hall of Fame Class
Classroom Sessions with Corvette Expert Paul Koerner
Product demonstrations by Corvette Store Partners
Live auctions
Book signings
Online registration closes at 5:00pm central time on Tuesday, April 6th. 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 $20pp, member registration is $25pp and non-member registration is $35pp.
- Onsite registrations available at the increased rates of $25 / $30 / $40.
No refunds or cancellations after Advance Registration closes on April 1st
Bash T-Shirt Available Now!
Lifetime $17 Member $18 Non-Member $20
Bash Polos are Available!
Lifetime $17 Member $18 Non-Member $20
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Bash Agenda
(Agenda subject to change – check back for updates)
| WEDNESDAY APRIL 21 | |
| 8:00am | NCM Opens |
| 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Advance registration credential/shirt pickup
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| 5:00pm | NCM Closes |
| THURSDAY APRIL 22 | |
| 8:00am | NCM Opens |
| 8:00am – 4:00pm | Registration Open
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| 8:00am
10:00am 1:00pm 3:00pm |
Motorsports Park Corvette Experience
Ever dreamed of driving America’s Sports Car? How about on a race track? Now you can at NCM Motorsports Park! Get behind the wheel of a C8 Corvette Stingray Z51 for laps around our 3.15 mile road course, built for speed! Our Corvette Experience gives you a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on practice on the track. You must be 18 years or older to participate with a valid driver’s license. Participants must sign a Vehicle Damage Policy and Indemnity Agreement.
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| 8:00am – 2:30pm | LT1: My Old KY Home / BJ’s Steakhouse
MOKH -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. BJ’s Steakhouse has been a family owned establishment since 1984. BJ’s Steakhouse has been recognized for having the best steaks by the Kentucky Standard’s Best Steak Award of Nelson County.
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| 8:30am – 2:00pm | LT2: Swope’s Car of Yesteryears Auto Museum / Back Home Restaurant
The Swope’s Cars of Yesteryear Museum features vehicles ranging from the early 1900’s to the 1960’s in a variety of makes and models in both original condition and restored condition. Backhome is not just an amazing, southern local restaurant. The restaurant started more than 35 years ago as an antique & crafts dealer. From homemade candies to Candleberry Candles to home decor, come see everything they have to offer.
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| 10:00am – 11:00am | Paul Koerner – Corvette discussion for New Owners & Enthusiasts In this basic seminar, we will have open question and answer about basics of the 7th generation Corvette. Fact is, the technology of Stingray, Grand Sport, ZO6 and ZR1 since 2014 is amazing and highly complex. We keep things simple, explain how things work in an easy way to understand terms and demystify this wonderful generation of Corvette. Come and join us for a fun, enjoyable show and seminar that everyone can truly feel comfortable attending.
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| 9:45am – 1:30pm | LT3: Dueling Grounds Distillery / Tanglewood Farms Restaurant
In the 1820’s, at Linkumpinch Farm near present-day Franklin, Kentucky, matters of honor were settled with the firing of pistols. A man’s reputation was restored when a musket ball found its target. And the area surrounding Sandford Duncan’s Farm soon came to be known as the Dueling Grounds. We will visit Dueling Grounds Distillery where they produce Linkumpinch Bourbon. Tanglewood Farms in located in Franklin, Kentucky and is known for their fresh and local ingredients used in their sandwiches.
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| 2:00pm – 4:00pm | C5, C6, & C7 Classroom Session with Paul Koerner
Question and answer on C5, C6, & the C7 generation. Very interactive class where you will be able to ask Paul any and all of your questions about your personal Corvette. Pre-registration is Required.
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| 5:15pm – 5:45pm | Winner’s Circle Cash Bar
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| 5:45pm – 9:00pm | BQT1: Winners’ Circle Dinner / Cash Bar
Open to those who have donated more than $1000 in 2020, have named the Museum in their estate plans, or made cumulative gifts of $25,000 or more since January 1, 2003.
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| 5:00pm | NCM Closes |
| FRIDAY APRIL 23 | |
| 8:00am | NCM Opens |
| 8:00am – 12:00pm | Friday AM Touring Session
All day touring offered so you can work around your schedule. With lead / follow car – an average of highway speeds is the norm! No safety equipment is required. Drive your own Corvette. Convertibles and passengers welcome.
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| 8:00am – 4:00pm | Registration Open
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| 8:00am – 2:30pm | LT4: My Old KY Home / BJ’s Steakhouse MOKH -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. BJ’s Steakhouse has been a family owned establishment since 1984. BJ’s Steakhouse has been recognized for having the best steaks by the Kentucky Standard’s Best Steak Award of Nelson County.
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| 8:30am – 10:30am | C8 Classroom Session with Paul Koerner – Friday
Question and answer on the new C8 generation. Very interactive class where you will be able to ask Paul any and all of your questions about your personal Corvette. Pre-registration is Required.
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| 8:30am – 2:00pm | LT5: Swope’s Car of Yesteryears Auto Museum / Back Home Restaurant
The Swope’s Cars of Yesteryear Museum features vehicles ranging from the early 1900’s to the 1960’s in a variety of makes and models in both original condition and restored condition. Backhome is not just an amazing, southern local restaurant. The restaurant started more than 35 years ago as an antique & crafts dealer. From homemade candies to Candleberry Candles to home decor, come see everything they have to offer.
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| 9:45am – 1:30pm | LT6: Dueling Grounds Distillery / Tanglewood Farms Restaurant
In the 1820’s, at Linkumpinch Farm near present-day Franklin, Kentucky, matters of honor were settled with the firing of pistols. A man’s reputation was restored when a musket ball found its target. And the area surrounding Sandford Duncan’s Farm soon came to be known as the Dueling Grounds. We will visit Dueling Grounds Distillery where they produce Linkumpinch Bourbon. Tanglewood Farms in located in Franklin, Kentucky and is known for their fresh and local ingredients used in their sandwiches.
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| 10:00am -2:30pm | All Corvette Celebrity Choice Car Show #1
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| 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Sip n’ Paint
A step-by-step beginner art project class in which guests can create unique and original works of art and learn basic creative techniques to apply to at home projects, all while enjoying their favorite wine!
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| 1:00pm – 5:00pm | Friday PM Touring Session
All day touring offered so you can work around your schedule. With lead / follow car – an average of highway speeds is the norm! No safety equipment is required. Drive your own Corvette. Convertibles and passengers welcome.
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| 3:15pm 3:45pm | Car Show Awards Presentations #1
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| 3:45pm | Bash Event Group Picture
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| 5:00pm | NCM Closes |
| 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
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| SATURDAY APRIL 24 | |
| 8:00am | NCM Opens |
| 8:00am – 5:00pm |
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| 8:30am – 10:30am | C8 Classroom Session with Paul Koerner – Sat
Question and answer on the new C8 generation. Very interactive class where you will be able to ask Paul any and all of your questions about your personal Corvette. Pre-registration is Required.
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| 9:30am – 3:30pm | LT7: General Jackson Showboat – Nashville
Take the 2.5-hour General Jackson Showboat Midday Lunch Cruise for an afternoon of entertainment along with a delicious buffet lunch! Enjoy the comedy, audience interaction, and catchy tunes from the band while cruising along the Cumberland River and tasting a mouth-watering Southern-style buffet prepared by the General Jackson’s very own sous chef.
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| 10:00am – 11:00am | Ambassador Meeting
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| 10:00am – 2:00pm | All Corvette Celebrity Choice Car Show #2
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| 11:00am – 2:00pm | LT8: Federal Grove Bed & Breakfast
Federal Grove, invites you to taste the Kentucky south. The finest, old fashioned, southern style food, served in an elegantly country setting that has been a place for families to come together for generations. Come and visit with us! You won’t want to miss out!
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| 2:30pm – 3:00pm | Car Show Awards Presentations #2
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| 3:00pm | 2021 Arctic White Corvette Coupe 4/24/2021
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| 3:15pm – 4:00pm | MIM Tail of the Dragon participation meeting
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| 5:00pm | NCM Closes |
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