Vets ‘n Vettes
Sponsored by ExxonMobil
Honoring Those Who Fought for Our Freedom
DATES are november 7th – november 9th, 2019
In 2008, we began a tradition of honoring our veterans with a new event, Vets ‘n Vettes. Thursday kicks off with a full day at the NCM Motorsports Park. Invites will be going out to all our local Veterans in hopes they come to the MSP and catch a ride in a Corvette with another fellow Veteran. Complimentary lunch served to all Presented by Don Franklin Chevrolet, Buick & GMC of Somerset, KY! With road tours, and participation in the Bowling Green Veterans’ Day Parade with lunch afterwards at the local VFW, the event offers veterans, servicemen and women and those who want to support them, a comfortable place to meet and share stories and experiences.
If you are interested in having your Corvette detailed, click on this link that will give you more information on the packages offered at the NCM: https://www.corvettemuseum.org/auto-detailing/.
Make sure you are signed onto NCM eNews to be notified about the event. Some activities have limited space so make sure you sign up early.
Vets ‘n Vettes Sponsored by ExxonMobil
Honoring Those Who Fought for Our Freedom
November 7 – 9, 2019
General registration for Vets ‘n Vettes is only $20
Online registration closes at 8:00am central time on Tuesday, October 22. There are no refunds for activities after online registration closes. All activities are open to Event Registrants only. On-line registrants will receive a hard card credential, lanyard, and event pin.
Agenda subject to change – please check back periodically
Thank you!
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Agenda
| WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 | |
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Registration Opens 2:00pm – 5:00pm / NCM Clubroom |
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| THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 | |
| 7:30am | NCM Opens |
| 7:30am – 5:00pm | Registration Open
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| 8:30am – 8:45am | Opening Ceremonies – NCM Flagpole |
| 9:00am | Depart for the NCM Motorsports Park
· Stage Front Circle |
| 9:30am | MANDATORY DRIVERS MEETING
· THIS IS NOT A HIGH SPEED TRACK EVENT · TOURING LAPS (Highway Speeds) ONLY · NCM Motorsports Park Garages |
| 10:00am | Day at NCM Motorsports Park Enjoy the day at the Motorsports Park with touring laps and karting. Lunch provided at the MSP
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| 9:30am – 11:15am | MOVIE TIME – Movie TBA
· Holley Building Classroom at Motorsports Park · No Charge – no sign-ups necessary |
| 11:30am – 1:00pm | Veteran’s Luncheon – Presented by Don Franklin Chevrolet, Buick & GMC of Somerset, KY
· Free for event registrants and Veterans · Grilled Hamburgers / Hot Dogs · Pre-Registration is Required · Lunch in NCM Motorsports Park Garages
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| 1:00pm – 3:00pm | MOVIE TIME – Movie TBA
· Holley Building Classroom at Motorsports Park · No-charge – no sign-ups necessary |
| 5:00pm | National Corvette Museum Closes | |
| 5:00pm | Cash Bar – Social
· Banquet Registration is Required |
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| 5:30pm – 7:30pm | Vets ‘n Vettes Banquet
Help us Celebrate Veteran and NCM Executive Director Wendell Strode’s long career and retirement from the NCM. Banquet includes a plated dinner and program. · Pre-registration is Required · $60 Per Person
** Guest Speaker will be Executive Director WENDELL STRODE and guests
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| FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 | ||
| 8:00am | NCM Opens. | |
| 8:00am – 4:00pm | Registration Open
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| 9:45am – 4:00pm | LT1: 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.
· Pre-Registration Required · Full meal & Lunch Show · $68 Per Person · Drive your own Corvette · Approximately 135 miles round trip
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| 11:00am – 2:00pm | LT2: Lighthouse Lunch tour
Join us for a scenic drive to sulfur Springs Kentucky for a family style meal at the iconic Lighthouse restaurant. This tour will be a shorter / lighter day – than the General Jackson Showboat Lunch tour.. · 1500 Sulphur Well Knob Lick Rd, Sulphur Well, KY 42129 · Pre-Registration required · Buffet Lunch with Dessert · Registration fee: $35 · Guided – Drive your own Corvette · Approximately 60 miles round trip
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| 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Free Guided Road Tour
· Route to be announced
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| 5:00pm | National Corvette Museum Closes
· Free night to spend with your friends |
| SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 | |
| 8:00am | NCM Opens |
| 8:00am – 9:00am | Registration open in Clubroom |
| 8:15am – 8:30am | Event Group Photo
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| 8:30am – 8:45am | Driver Meeting
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| 8:45am | Depart NCM Grass Circle to Bowling Green Veterans Day Parade |
| 9:00am – 10:00am | Arrive at Parade Staging area and prep cars |
| 10:00am | Parade Begins
· Candy throwing is allowed · No revving of motors while on parade route · Return to NCM at end of parade |
| 11:30am – 1:00pm | LT3: VFW Annual Fish Fry VFW will also be serving our participants a fish fry.We want to support our local VFW – with all proceeds going to the KY Wounded Hero’s program.
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| 1:30pm – 3:30pm | Free Guided Road Tour – Rollercoaster and Chaney’s Ice Cream
· Guided Road Tour · Stage NCM Front Grass Circle · Buy your own ice cream |
| 5:00pm | National Corvette Museum Closes |