Events
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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 |
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Corvette Racing Banquet
Join Doug Fehan and other Corvette Dignitaries in Monterey, CA for the Annual Corvette Racing Banquet.
Click Here to Register
Menu for Banquet (Entree choices)
Salad
Embassy/Monterey or Classic California Caesar
Field Greens with Mandarin Segments, Pear Tomatoes, Bocconcini Mozzarella, Candied Walnuts and White Balsamic Dressing
Entrée choices
Sliced Grilled Tri-Tip with a Roasted Peppercorn Demi Glaze
Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Fresh Seasonal Vegetable
Pan Seared Pacific Salmon Finished with a Truffle Demi Glaze and Mango Relish
Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Fresh Seasonal Vegetable
Embassy Vegetable Tower as Vegetarian option
Dessert (hotel choice)
Chocolate Flourless Torte with Fresh Berries
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“New York” Cheesecake
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
MiM ‘Pacific Coast Highway’
September 10 – 16, 2018
The NCM’s Museum in Motion heads to Northern California in September of 2018 for a scenic coastal tour of the Pacific Coast Highway. Following the IMSA race and Corvette Racing Banquet on the weekend of Sept 8 & 9, we will meet and start our MiM from Seaside, CA. Together we will drive the scenic coastal Hwy 1 towards Mendacino before making our way back though beautiful wine country making stops at castles and wineries and other interesting sights along the way. This MiM will be on the go – a total of 5 hotels all together! All included in your registration.
Please mark your calendar and hope you can join us on this unique West Coast Museum in Motion.
Special thanks go to NCM Board Member / Lifetime Member Buzz Marston for helping us plan and showing us around his beautiful state of California.
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 Wednesday, August 1, 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) $1850
Passenger / alternate driver $450
Non-Members primary registrant (driver and car) $1890
Non-Member Passenger / alternate driver $490
- 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 ‘Pacific Coast Hwy’
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| MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 | |
| 4:00pm | Check-in Embassy Suites Seaside This newly renovated Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Hotel, located just two blocks from the beachfront in stunning Seaside, California, offers spectacular bay views as well as fine accommodation options.
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| 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Complimentary Reception Wind down for the day or gear up for the night with a complimentary Evening Reception at our Embassy Suites Monterey Bay – Seaside hotel. Choose from a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while enjoying light appetizers and great conversation.
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| 7:00pm | Meet n Greet Dinner at Embassy Suites Meet your MiM Guides, pick up your registration packets, short introductions of participants on the weeks journey, discussion of weeks events & Q & A session
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| TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 | |
| 7:00am – 8:30am | Continental Breakfast at Embassy Suites |
| 8:45am | Group Meeting in Front Lobby |
| 9:00am | Depart Embassy Suites for 17-mile drive in Picturesque Pebble Beach Follow 17-Mile Drive’s red-dotted line to arrive at an enchanting world full of dramatic coastal cliffs, snow-white beaches, mystical forests and iconic golf courses. Discover one of the most scenic drives in the world as you meet the inspiring Lone Cypress, ponder the giant trees at Crocker Grove, digest the untouched beauty at Fanshell Beach, behold the power of the Restless Sea at Point Joe, and much, much more.
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| 10:00am – 12:00pm | Arrive Canepa Car Collection Where else can you find a showroom brimming with the world’s finest cars alongside a complete on-premise restoration facility, a vibrant motorsport museum featuring the finest motorized heroes of yesteryear, a workshop dedicated to the support of historic racecars, and an innovative custom vehicle design house? Nowhere but Canepa.
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| 12:15pm – 3:00pm | Arrive Santa Cruz Wharf Half-mile-long pier draws 1.5 million to 2 million visitors each year. Keep an eye out for resident sea lions frolicking beneath as you stroll the gift shops and dine above the waves in one of the wharf’s 10 restaurants.
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| 3:15pm | Arrive Natural Bridge State Beach This park and beach is an excellent vantage point for viewing shore birds, migrating whales, as well as otters playing offshore. Further along the beach, public access tidepools offer a glimpse of life beneath the sea. Low tides reveal sea stars, shore crabs, sea anemones, and other colorful ocean life.
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| 4:15pm | Half Moon Bay Half Moon Bay is a small city on the California coast, south of San Francisco. A string of beaches along the bay includes Half Moon Bay State Beach. The Coastside Trail leads north to Pillar Point, near the huge waves of the Mavericks surf spot. Nearby, Montara Mountain rises in the protected Rancho Corral de Tierra area. The Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve is on the slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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| 5:00pm | Arrive Pacifica Beach Hotel Pacifica Beach Hotel is in a prime location with a scenic view of the California coastline. It is beachfront property and is perfect for long walks on the shore or just relaxing the day away. Guests enjoy a majestic view of the sea and as a beachfront hotel – guests are no more than a few steps away from the shore.
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| 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Nicks Seashore Dining Restaurant Listen to the sound of the waves rolling on the beaches edge. Hear the seagulls as they seem to float in the wind and play amid the glittering white waves. Watch and wonder at the pelicans as they dive. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle is Nicks restaurant where they welcome and invite you to unwind.
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| 7:45pm | Arrive back at Pacifica Beach Hotel
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| WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 | |
| Continental Breakfast at Pacifica Beach Hotel | |
| 9:00am | Depart for Seal Rocks
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| 9:30am – 10:15am | Arrive and Enjoy Seal Rocks This unique formation of small rock islands is located just off Ocean Beach, near the “Cliff house”. The islands are names for the sea lions that often hang out on the formations.
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| 10:15am | Depart for Golden Gate Viewpoints
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| 10:30am – 11:15am | Arrive and Enjoy Fort Baker Viewpoints
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| 11:15am | Depart for The Tides Wharf
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| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Arrive and Lunch at The Tides Wharf
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| 2:00pm | Depart for Holiday Inn Fort Bragg
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| 5:00pm | Arrive and Check-in Holiday Inn Fort Bragg |
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| THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 | |
| Continental Breakfast at Holiday Inn Fort Bragg | |
| 9:00am | Depart for Main Street Bar & Grill
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| 11:45am – 12:45pm | Arrive and Lunch at Main Street Bar & Grill Main Street Bar & Grill has been serving Clearlake for 16 years. They are a family-owned restaurant offering great food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Tour in Clear Lake, CA Area |
| 2:00pm | Depart for V Marketplace
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| 3:30pm | Arrive for Shopping and Dinner on your own in Yountville, CA Specialty shopping, Napa Valley Art Galleries, & Fine Dining in Wine Country
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| 7:00pm | Check-in Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor Ca
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| FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 | |
| Continental Breakfast Hampton Inn Windsor | |
| 8:45am | Depart for Castello di Amorosa
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| 9:30am – 11:30am | Arrive and Tour Castello di Amorosa Authentically-built, medieval inspired Tuscan castle and winery in world famous Napa Valley. Explore multiple levels of our castle winery and enjoy a tasting of our Italian-style wine
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| 11:30am | Depart for Lunch Stop
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| Enjoy afternoon/ Evening on your own to explore Napa Valley | |
| Return to Hampton Inn Windsor on own | |
| SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 | |
| Continental Breakfast Hampton Inn Windsor | |
| 8:30am | Depart for Jelly Belly Candy Company
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| 10:00am – 12:00pm | Arrive, Tour, & Lunch Jelly Belly Factory Updated HD/4K quality videos to give you an up-close-and-personal look at our candy manufacturing -Interactive exhibits. Due to our arrival on a Saturday – we will not be able to see the workers make the Jelly Bellies.
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| 12:00pm | Depart for Blackhawk Museum
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| 1:00pm – 2:45pm | Arrive and Tour Black Hawk Museum The Blackhawk Museum’s automotive exhibition presents and displays historically significant and artistically inspired automobiles from the very earliest to the contemporary. With a rotating selection of more than 50 historically significant classic, sports, and styling cars, as well as traveling exhibitions, each visit is unique.
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| 2:45pm | Depart for Winchester Mystery House
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| 4:00pm -5:30pm | Arrive and Tour Winchester Mystery House The Winchester Mystery House was once the personal residence of Sarah Winchester, the widow of firearm magnate William Wirt Winchester. The Queen Anne Style Victorian mansion is renowned for its size, its architectural curiosities, and its lack of any master building plan.
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| 6:00pm | Goodbye Dinner at TBA |
Check-in at Marriott Courtyard Los Altos
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| SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 | |
| Continental Breakfast – Check out Marriott Courtyard Los Altos | |
**OPTIONAL ACTIVITY**Join the Santa Clara Corvettes Car Club for the “Corvette Spectacular”  Information and registration available HERE
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| Travel Home Safely & Thank You for Joining the MiM 2018 ‘Pacific Coast Hwy’ | |
MiM ‘National Parks Tour’
September 16th – 22nd, 2018
Museum in Motion Tours bring Corvette enthusiasts together to enjoy driving their Corvettes and visiting new, unique, interesting and exciting venues. Join us as we explore our some of the most unique and awe inspiring landscapes America has to offer. With visits to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Arches National Park, Glen Canyon Dam, Monument Valley, and Canyonlands National Park we you will get to enjoy some of the crown jewels of the National Park system
As with all MiM Tours, space is limited so make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all events including opening of registration and fees. GPS and/or family band radios highly recommended! Questions, contact Karen @ 270-467-8804 or Bryce @ 270-777-4506
Advance registration closes at 5:00pm on Aug 6, 2018 or until sold out
No registrations or refunds are available after that date.
This tour includes 6 Hotel nights, 4 Group Meals, & Tour of Monument Valley
You will need a National Parks Pass: Click Here for NPS Site
Senior lifetime (62+) – One per Couple – $80*
Annual Pass (16 to 61 years of age) – One per Couple – $80*
*Current Prices but may change
Registration fee:
Members primary registrant (driver and car) $1850
Passenger / alternate driver $350
Non-Members primary registrant (driver and car) $1890
Passenger / alternate driver $390
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| 4:00pm | Check-in at Holiday Inn Express – Williams, AZ Meet us here at the Holiday Inn Express in Williams, AZ to start our journey through Arizona and Utah exploring America’s Unique and Awe inspiring Park System.
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| 7:00pm | ‘Meet n Greet’ Party at Grand Canyon Brewing Co.
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| 9:45am | Arrive at Grand Canyon South Rim The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the state of Arizona in the United States. President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of preservation of the Grand Canyon area, and visited it on numerous occasions to hunt and enjoy the scenery.
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| 1:15pm | Stage back at Parking Lot for drive to Navajo Bridge Navajo Bridge is a pair of steel spandrel arch bridges that cross the Colorado River near Lee’s Ferry in northern Arizona. he dual spans of Navajo Bridge are tied at ninth place among the highest bridges in the United States with nearly identical heights of 467 feet
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| Depart on your own for Comfort Suites Kanab, UT | |||||||
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| 8:00am | Driver Meeting in Hotel Lobby | ||||||
| 8:30am | Depart for Bryce Canyon | ||||||
| 10:00am | Arrive and Tour Bryce Canyon Lodge Bryce Canyon, which despite its name, is not a canyon, but a collection of giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide spectacular views for park visitors. Bryce sits at a much higher elevation than nearby Zion National Park. The rim at Bryce varies from 8,000 to 9,000 feet | ||||||
| Enjoy Lunch in Bryce Canyon On Your Own | |||||||
| Return on your own | Depart for Comfort Inn Kanab, UT
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| Arrive at Comfort Inn Kanab, UT | |||||||
| 6:55pm
| Depart for Dinner at Restaurant TBA
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| 7:00pm | Arrive for Dinner
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| THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 | |||||||
Continental Breakfast
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| 7:30am | Staging in Lobby for Drivers Meeting | ||||||
| 7:30am | Depart for Glen Canyon Dam
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| 8:45am | Arrive for pictures at Glen Canyon Dam The 710-foot high dam was built by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation from 1956 to 1966 and forms Lake Powell, one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the U.S. with a capacity of 27 million acre feet (33 km3). The dam is named for Glen Canyon, a series of deep sandstone gorges now flooded by the reservoir.
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| 9:15am | Depart for Goulding’s Trading Post | ||||||
| 11:15am
| Arrive for Lunch at Goulding’s Trading Post
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| 12:15pm | Tour Monument Valley
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| 2:00pm | Depart Monument Valley for Blanding, UT | ||||||
| 3:15pm | Stop in Blanding, UT for Gas & Restroom | ||||||
| 5:00pm
| Arrive at Hampton Inn Moab, UT
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| Dinner on your own in Moab
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| FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 | |||||||
Continental Breakfast
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| 7:45am | Staging in Lobby for drivers meeting | ||||||
| 7:45am | Depart for Arches National Park | ||||||
| 8:00am | Arrive and Tour Arches National Park Arches National Park is adjacent to the Colorado River, 4 miles north of Moab, Utah. It is home to over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the world-famous Delicate Arch, in addition to a variety of unique geological resources and formations. It contains the highest density of natural arches in the world
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| 12:30pm | Depart Arches National Park for Broken Oar
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| 1:00pm | Arrive and Lunch at Broken Oar Restaurant
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| 2:15pm | Depart for Hampton Inn
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| 4:00pm | Drivers Meeting in Lobby
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| 4:15pm | Depart for Canyonlands National Park – Bring bug spray 1 ½ hour driving time to “Grand View Point” plus two stops for photos (20 min each) Sunset will be at 7:20pm, plan on arriving 30 minutes prior. | ||||||
| 6:45pm | Arrive at Canyonlands National Park Grand View Point | ||||||
| Depart for Hampton Inn Moab on own | |||||||
| SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 | |||||||
Continental Breakfast
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| Travel safely home and thank you for joining the MiM ‘National Park Tour’ | |||||||
Click Here to Register
2017 MiM ‘National Parks Tour’ 2
September 23rd – 29th, 2018
Museum in Motion Tours bring Corvette enthusiasts together to enjoy driving their Corvettes and visiting new, unique, interesting and exciting venues. Join us as we explore our some of the most unique and awe inspiring landscapes America has to offer. With visits to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Arches National Park, Glen Canyon Dam, Monument Valley, and Canyonlands National Park we you will get to enjoy some of the crown jewels of the National Park system
As with all MiM Tours, space is limited so make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all events including opening of registration and fees. GPS and/or family band radios highly recommended! Questions, contact Karen @ 270-467-8804 or Bryce @ 270-777-4506
Advance registration closes at 5:00pm on Aug 6, 2018 or until sold out
No registrations or refunds are available after that date.
This tour includes 6 Hotel nights, 4 Group Meals, & Tour of Monument Valley
You will need a National Parks Pass: Click Here for NPS Site
Senior lifetime (62+) – One per Couple – $80*
Annual Pass (16 to 61 years of age) – One per Couple – $80*
*Current Prices but may change
Registration fee:
Members primary registrant (driver and car) $1850
Passenger / alternate driver $350
Non-Members primary registrant (driver and car) $1890
Passenger / alternate driver $390
| 2018 MiM ‘National Park Tour”
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| SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 | |||||||
| 4:00pm | Check-in at Holiday Inn Express – Williams, AZ Meet us here at the Holiday Inn Express in Williams, AZ to start our journey through Arizona and Utah exploring America’s Unique and Awe inspiring Park System.
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| 6:00pm | Meet in Lobby for Introduction Meeting
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| 7:00pm | ‘Meet n Greet’ Party at Grand Canyon Brewing Co.
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| MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 | |||||||
Continental Breakfast
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| 7:30am | Group Meeting in Front Lobby | ||||||
| 8:00am | Depart for Grand Canyon South Rim
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| 9:45am | Arrive at Grand Canyon South Rim The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the state of Arizona in the United States. President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of preservation of the Grand Canyon area, and visited it on numerous occasions to hunt and enjoy the scenery.
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| Enjoy Lunch in Grand Canyon On Your Own | |||||||
| 1:15pm | Stage back at Parking Lot for drive to Navajo Bridge Navajo Bridge is a pair of steel spandrel arch bridges that cross the Colorado River near Lee’s Ferry in northern Arizona. he dual spans of Navajo Bridge are tied at ninth place among the highest bridges in the United States with nearly identical heights of 467 feet
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| Stop at Desert View Watchtower for Photo Op | |||||||
| 4:15pm – 4:45pm | Arrive and Photo Op at Navajo Bridge and Marble Mountains | ||||||
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| TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 | |||||||
Continental Breakfast
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| 7:30am | Driver Meeting in Hotel Lobby | ||||||
| 7:45am | Leave for Zion National Park | ||||||
| 8:30am | Arrive and Tour Zion National Park | ||||||
| Lunch in Zion National Park on your Own | |||||||
| Depart on your own for Comfort Suites Kanab, UT | |||||||
| Dinner on your own in Kanab, UT | |||||||
| WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 | |||||||
Continental Breakfast
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| 8:00am | Driver Meeting in Hotel Lobby | ||||||
| 8:30am | Depart for Bryce Canyon | ||||||
| 10:00am | Arrive and Tour Bryce Canyon Lodge Bryce Canyon, which despite its name, is not a canyon, but a collection of giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide spectacular views for park visitors. Bryce sits at a much higher elevation than nearby Zion National Park. The rim at Bryce varies from 8,000 to 9,000 feet | ||||||
| Enjoy Lunch in Bryce Canyon On Your Own | |||||||
| Return on your own | Depart for Comfort Inn Kanab, UT
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| Arrive at Comfort Inn Kanab, UT | |||||||
| 6:55pm
| Depart for Dinner at Restaurant TBA
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| 7:00pm | Arrive for Dinner
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| THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 | |||||||
Continental Breakfast
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| 7:30am | Staging in Lobby for Drivers Meeting | ||||||
| 7:30am | Depart for Glen Canyon Dam
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| 8:45am | Arrive for pictures at Glen Canyon Dam The 710-foot high dam was built by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation from 1956 to 1966 and forms Lake Powell, one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the U.S. with a capacity of 27 million acre feet (33 km3). The dam is named for Glen Canyon, a series of deep sandstone gorges now flooded by the reservoir.
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| 9:15am | Depart for Goulding’s Trading Post | ||||||
| 11:15am
| Arrive for Lunch at Goulding’s Trading Post
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| 12:15pm | Tour Monument Valley
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| 2:00pm | Depart Monument Valley for Blanding, UT | ||||||
| 3:15pm | Stop in Blanding, UT for Gas & Restroom | ||||||
| 5:00pm
| Arrive at Hampton Inn Moab, UT
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| Dinner on your own in Moab
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| FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 | |||||||
Continental Breakfast
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| 7:45am | Staging in Lobby for drivers meeting | ||||||
| 7:45am | Depart for Arches National Park | ||||||
| 8:00am | Arrive and Tour Arches National Park Arches National Park is adjacent to the Colorado River, 4 miles north of Moab, Utah. It is home to over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the world-famous Delicate Arch, in addition to a variety of unique geological resources and formations. It contains the highest density of natural arches in the world
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| 12:30pm | Depart Arches National Park for Broken Oar
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| 1:00pm | Arrive and Lunch at Broken Oar Restaurant
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| 2:15pm | Depart for Hampton Inn
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| 4:00pm | Drivers Meeting in Lobby | ||||||
| 4:15pm | Depart for Canyonlands National Park – Bring bug spray 1 ½ hour driving time to “Grand View Point” plus two stops for photos (20 min each) Sunset will be at 7:20pm, plan on arriving 30 minutes prior. | ||||||
| 6:45pm | Arrive at Canyonlands National Park Grand View Point
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| Depart for Hampton Inn Moab on own | |||||||
| SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 | |||||||
Continental Breakfast
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| Travel safely home and thank you for joining the MiM ‘National Park Tour’ | |||||||
2018 MiM KY 1 Lap (1) –
October 9 – 14, 2018
THIS LAP IS SOLD OUT – CONTACT KAREN OR BRYCE FOR WAIT LIST
2018 will usher in the 9th annual KY 1 Lap tour, part of the Museum in Motion (MiM) program and unique in that it is a partnership between the National Corvette Museum and the Kentucky State Police. The two organizations will join to raise money for both the Museum and Trooper Island, a KSP non-profit camp for underprivileged children. Each year the Tour explores a different section of Kentucky. As always, the tour will be led by TPR. Jonathan Biven – Trooper Island Camp Director now using a newly painted marked silver Corvette which is sure to attract attention as the caravan travels through an area of real Americana. This year are discovering some of our main attractions that have made KY famous. Bourbon, Horses, and new to KY is the Ark Encounter – a life size Noah’s Ark.
Due to overwhelming interest, we are offering this tour 4 consecutive weeks in October.
- Tour 1 – Oct. 8 through Oct. 13
- Tour 2 – Oct. 15 through Oct. 20
- Tour 3 – Oct. 22 through Oct. 27
- Tour 4 – Oct. 29 through Nov. 2
** All tours the same except for Tour 4
** Tour 4 will be going to Buffalo Trace Distillery and the KY Horse Park instead of Taylormade Farms and Keeneland
As with all MiM Tours, space is limited so make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all events including opening of registration and fees. GPS highly recommended! Questions, contact Karen or Bryce
Registration fee
- NCM Members – Primary Registrant (driver and car) $1100 / alternate driver $500
- NCM Non-Members – Primary Registrant (driver and car) $1,140 / alternate driver $540
Note: Non-member pricing does NOT include a 1 yr membership to NCM. To become a member – please call Becky at 270-467-8836
On-line registration closes at 8:00am central time on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 or until sold out!
** No refunds or cancellations after Advance Registration closes **
Host Lodging for KY 1 Lap
General Butler State Park Resort
1608 KY-227
Carrollton, KY 41008
** NCM will handle all reservations at the State Park **
| 2018 MiM – KY 1 Lap Tour Agenda | |
| MONDAY, OCTOBER 8TH | |
| 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Credential Pick-up
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| 5:00pm | NCM Close |
| 5:15pm (CT) | Meet n’ Greet Pizza Party
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| TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9TH | |
| 7:30am | NCM Opens
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| 8:00am – 10:00am | Drive to Makers Mark Distillery ** Change to Eastern Time Zone ** |
| 11:00am – 2:00pm (Est time) | Arrive Makers Mark Distillery – Tour, Taste, Shop & Lunch Want to know a few of the secrets behind the making of Maker’s Mark? Looking for a fascinating trip back in time? Just want to take in some of Kentucky’s most breathtaking natural beauty? Makers Mark Distillery is the place to go! Lunch at the Star Hill Provisions restaurant – located at the renovated Distiller’s House on property.
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| 2:15pm – 4:15pm (EST) | Drive to General Butler State Park Resort
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| 4:15pm | Arrive General Butler State Park Resort The hilltop Butler Lodge is an attraction within itself. Listen to the piano and admire the Ohio River valley view. Each of the rooms feature a private balcony or patio overlooking the pool or hillside. This hilltop resort is the essence of river town charm, featuring the warm glow of polished brass and rich woodwork.
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| 6:00pm | Buffet Dinner at Two Rivers Restaurant The Two Rivers’ name and fish camp décor is a reference to the Ohio and Kentucky Rivers, which meet in the local area. Serving the signature Kentucky favorites with locally grown produce.
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| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH | |
Breakfast Buffet Two Rivers Restaurant
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| 7:45am | Driver Meeting in Lodge Lobby |
| 8:00am | Depart for Ark Encounter – Life Size Noah’s Ark
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| 9:00am – 3:30pm | Arrive Ark Encounter – Life Size Noah’s Ark Ark Encounter features a full-size Noah’s Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. Spanning 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high, this modern engineering marvel amazes visitors young and old. Ark Encounter is situated in beautiful Grant County in Williamstown, Kentucky.
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| 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Travel to Mi Viejo Mexican Restaurant
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| 4:30pm – 5:30pm | Mi Viejo Mexican Restaurant Highly regarded locally, this traditional Mexican restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, and a reputation for EXCELLENT service.
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| 5:35pm | Arrive General Butler State Park Resort
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| THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11TH | |
Breakfast Buffet Two Rivers Restaurant
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| 8:00am – 8:15am | Driver Meeting Hotel Lobby |
| 8:30am – 10:30am | Depart to Taylormade Farms Tours begin at our all-new visitors center located at Daddy Joe’s Bar & Grill! There, you’ll begin with some history of Taylor Made, have the opportunity to sip your favorite beverage, and even shop local artisans in our gift shop!
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| 10:30am – 12:00pm | Arrive Taylormade Farms Taylor Made is an 1,100 acre Thoroughbred paradise located in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Upon arrival, you will be treated like a part of the Taylor Family and get to see firsthand what it takes to make a Champion! As your experience begins, you and your farm host will visit a mare & foal division where you will see the foaling quarters, paddocks, and of course the future stars! You’ll then make you way to a yearling division where you’ll learn about the transition from weanlings to yearlings. Finally, you’ll visit the Stallion Complex. Please note: Tours at Taylor Made last about 1-1.5 hours and are a combination of walking and driving. The tour is suitable for all ages. Photos and videos are encouraged. Please keep in mind we are a working horse farm and we have to put the wellbeing of the horse first.
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| 12:30pm – 4:30pm | Arrive Keeneland Horse Racing Located in the Horse Capital of the World, Keeneland is an internationally renowned racecourse and the Thoroughbred industry’s leading auction house. Founded in 1936, Keeneland’s mission is to continually invest in the industry and to preserve the tradition of Thoroughbred racing. Overlooking the Paddock, the Phoenix Room offers buffet dining in a business casual setting.
Leave on your own from Keeneland or drive back with the caravan. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore! |
| 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Depart for General Butler State Park Resort
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| FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12TH | |
Breakfast Buffet Two Rivers Restaurant
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| 8:00am – 8:10am | Board Trooper Island Bus to Louisville, KY Special THANKS to the generosity of KSP Trooper Island who are supplying the bus for transportation to and from the City of Louisville. As you know – it is sometimes very hard to stick together and find parking – so we are relieving that extra stress. Sit back and enjoy the ride and give Trooper Jonathan Biven and his bus driver an extra high five! |
| 9:10am – 11:10am | Arrive Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory Take a guided tour through the factory where Louisville Slugger bats are crafted with the same pride that started in 1884. Watch the wood chips fly as you walk right through the heart of our production line. Every step of the way, you’ll encounter each step in the bat-making process. You’ll smell the wood, see the sizzling brand, hear great stories, and witness history-in-the-making. After the tour, everyone gets a FREE miniature Louisville Slugger bat.
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| 11:10am – 2:00pm | Board Bus and Arrive at Mary M. Miller Paddleboat Lunch cruise on the Mary M. Miller – Louisville Belles little sister! She was named after Louisvillian Mary Millicent Miller, who also happened to be the first woman to ever attain her steamboat captain’s license way back in 1884. 95 gross tons / 90’ length / 30’ breadth / 6.1’ depth.
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| 2:15pm – 4:45pm | Board Bus and Arrive KY Derby Museum The Kentucky Derby Museum takes visitors through every stage of a Thoroughbred’s life, from birth to the First Saturday in May. Learn about all the great history of the race dating back to the inaugural running in 1875 to our most recent Kentucky Derby champion and experience all the traditions that have transformed the race into what it is today.
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| 4:45pm | Board Bus back to General Butler State Park Resort |
| 6:00pm | Goodbye Dinner – General Butler
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| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13TH | |
| Breakfast at Lodge and Check Out | |
| Travel safely home and thank you for joining the MiM – KY 1 Lap 2018 | |
THIS LAP IS SOLD OUT – CONTACT KAREN OR BRYCE FOR WAIT LIST
TWO DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL AT THE NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUM
The Bowling Green Daily News and D93 are hosting the inaugural VETTE CITY MOTORCYCLE MUSIC FEST on October 12th & 13th, 2018. There will be 14 bands playing including Friday nights headliner Gretchen Wilson and Saturday night they will have Bret Michaels. Other notables include the Kentucky Headhunters, Pat Travers, David Lee Murphy, The Georgia Satellites, Lita Ford and Foghat.
Fully self-contained RV camping will be available, they will have The Globe Of Death (stunt team), Dyno Drags, custom Bike & Soundoff Show, custom Car & Truck Show, a Fire Show, food vendors, merchandise vendors, two poker runs, a big kids zone, and a organized ride on Saturday morning. Museum admission is included in the ticket. The Vette City Motorcycle Music Fest promises to be two big days of fun and entertainment.
Arrangements have been made for our membership to receive a 40% discount on ticket prices, just go to www.vettecitymmf.com and order your tickets. When asked for a code at checkout enter VETTE2018 and your 40% discount will be applied. You must order your tickets between July 21st and August 4th to receive the discounted price.
PLEASE NOTE: VISITORS MUST HAVE AN EVENT TICKET TO TOUR THE MUSEUM OCTOBER 12-13.
2018 MiM KY 1 Lap (2) –
October 15 – 20, 2018
This Lap is Full
Please contact Karen or Bryce for Waitlist
2018 will usher in the 9th annual KY 1 Lap tour, part of the Museum in Motion (MiM) program and unique in that it is a partnership between the National Corvette Museum and the Kentucky State Police. The two organizations will join to raise money for both the Museum and Trooper Island, a KSP non-profit camp for underprivileged children. Each year the Tour explores a different section of Kentucky. As always, the tour will be led by TPR. Jonathan Biven – Trooper Island Camp Director now using a newly painted marked silver Corvette which is sure to attract attention as the caravan travels through an area of real Americana. This year are discovering some of our main attractions that have made KY famous. Bourbon, Horses, and new to KY is the Ark Encounter – a life size Noah’s Ark.
Due to overwhelming interest, we are offering this tour 4 consecutive weeks in October.
- Tour 1 – Oct. 8 through Oct. 13
- Tour 2 – Oct. 15 through Oct. 20
- Tour 3 – Oct. 22 through Oct. 27
- Tour 4 – Oct. 29 through Nov. 2
** All tours the same except for Tour 4
** Tour 4 will be going to Buffalo Trace Distillery and the KY Horse Park instead of Taylormade Farms and Keeneland
As with all MiM Tours, space is limited so make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all events including opening of registration and fees. GPS highly recommended! Questions, contact Karen or Bryce
Registration fee
- NCM Members – Primary Registrant (driver and car) $1100 / alternate driver $500
- NCM Non-Members – Primary Registrant (driver and car) $1,140 / alternate driver $540
Note: Non-member pricing does NOT include a 1 yr membership to NCM. To become a member – please call Becky at 270-467-8836
On-line registration closes at 8:00am central time on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 or until sold out!
** No refunds or cancellations after Advance Registration closes **
Host Lodging for KY 1 Lap
General Butler State Park Resort
1608 KY-227
Carrollton, KY 41008
** NCM will handle all reservations at the State Park **
| 2018 MiM – KY 1 Lap Tour Agenda | |
| MONDAY, OCTOBER 15TH | |
| 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Credential Pick-up
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| 5:00pm | NCM Close |
| 5:15pm (CT) | Meet n’ Greet Pizza Party
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| TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16TH | |
| 7:30am | NCM Opens
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| 8:00am – 10:00am | Drive to Makers Mark Distillery ** Change to Eastern Time Zone ** |
| 11:00am – 2:00pm (Est time) | Arrive Makers Mark Distillery – Tour, Taste, Shop & Lunch Want to know a few of the secrets behind the making of Maker’s Mark? Looking for a fascinating trip back in time? Just want to take in some of Kentucky’s most breathtaking natural beauty? Makers Mark Distillery is the place to go! Lunch at the Star Hill Provisions restaurant – located at the renovated Distiller’s House on property.
|
| 2:15pm – 4:15pm (EST) | Drive to General Butler State Park Resort
|
| 4:15pm | Arrive General Butler State Park Resort The hilltop Butler Lodge is an attraction within itself. Listen to the piano and admire the Ohio River valley view. Each of the rooms feature a private balcony or patio overlooking the pool or hillside. This hilltop resort is the essence of river town charm, featuring the warm glow of polished brass and rich woodwork.
|
| 6:00pm | Buffet Dinner at Two Rivers Restaurant The Two Rivers’ name and fish camp décor is a reference to the Ohio and Kentucky Rivers, which meet in the local area. Serving the signature Kentucky favorites with locally grown produce.
|
| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH | |
Breakfast Buffet Two Rivers Restaurant
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| 7:45am | Driver Meeting in Lodge Lobby |
| 8:00am | Depart for Ark Encounter – Life Size Noah’s Ark
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| 9:00am – 3:30pm | Arrive Ark Encounter – Life Size Noah’s Ark Ark Encounter features a full-size Noah’s Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. Spanning 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high, this modern engineering marvel amazes visitors young and old. Ark Encounter is situated in beautiful Grant County in Williamstown, Kentucky.
|
| 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Travel to Mi Viejo Mexican Restaurant
|
| 4:30pm – 5:30pm | Mi Viejo Mexican Restaurant Highly regarded locally, this traditional Mexican restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, and a reputation for EXCELLENT service.
|
| 5:35pm | Arrive General Butler State Park Resort
|
| THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18TH | |
Breakfast Buffet Two Rivers Restaurant
| |
| 8:00am – 8:15am | Driver Meeting Hotel Lobby |
| 8:30am – 10:30am | Depart to Taylormade Farms Tours begin at our all-new visitors center located at Daddy Joe’s Bar & Grill! There, you’ll begin with some history of Taylor Made, have the opportunity to sip your favorite beverage, and even shop local artisans in our gift shop!
|
| 10:30am – 12:00pm | Arrive Taylormade Farms Taylor Made is an 1,100 acre Thoroughbred paradise located in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Upon arrival, you will be treated like a part of the Taylor Family and get to see firsthand what it takes to make a Champion! As your experience begins, you and your farm host will visit a mare & foal division where you will see the foaling quarters, paddocks, and of course the future stars! You’ll then make you way to a yearling division where you’ll learn about the transition from weanlings to yearlings. Finally, you’ll visit the Stallion Complex. Please note: Tours at Taylor Made last about 1-1.5 hours and are a combination of walking and driving. The tour is suitable for all ages. Photos and videos are encouraged. Please keep in mind we are a working horse farm and we have to put the wellbeing of the horse first.
|
| 12:30pm – 4:30pm | Arrive Keeneland Horse Racing Located in the Horse Capital of the World, Keeneland is an internationally renowned racecourse and the Thoroughbred industry’s leading auction house. Founded in 1936, Keeneland’s mission is to continually invest in the industry and to preserve the tradition of Thoroughbred racing. Overlooking the Paddock, the Phoenix Room offers buffet dining in a business casual setting.
Leave on your own from Keeneland or drive back with the caravan. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore! |
| 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Depart for General Butler State Park Resort
|
| FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19TH | |
Breakfast Buffet Two Rivers Restaurant
| |
| 8:00am – 8:10am | Board Trooper Island Bus to Louisville, KY Special THANKS to the generosity of KSP Trooper Island who are supplying the bus for transportation to and from the City of Louisville. As you know – it is sometimes very hard to stick together and find parking – so we are relieving that extra stress. Sit back and enjoy the ride and give Trooper Jonathan Biven and his bus driver an extra high five! |
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| 9:10am – 11:10am | Arrive Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory Take a guided tour through the factory where Louisville Slugger bats are crafted with the same pride that started in 1884. Watch the wood chips fly as you walk right through the heart of our production line. Every step of the way, you’ll encounter each step in the bat-making process. You’ll smell the wood, see the sizzling brand, hear great stories, and witness history-in-the-making. After the tour, everyone gets a FREE miniature Louisville Slugger bat.
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| 11:10am – 2:00pm | Board Bus and Arrive at Mary M. Miller Paddleboat Lunch cruise on the Mary M. Miller – Louisville Belles little sister! She was named after Louisvillian Mary Millicent Miller, who also happened to be the first woman to ever attain her steamboat captain’s license way back in 1884. 95 gross tons / 90’ length / 30’ breadth / 6.1’ depth.
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| 2:15pm – 4:45pm | Board Bus and Arrive KY Derby Museum The Kentucky Derby Museum takes visitors through every stage of a Thoroughbred’s life, from birth to the First Saturday in May. Learn about all the great history of the race dating back to the inaugural running in 1875 to our most recent Kentucky Derby champion and experience all the traditions that have transformed the race into what it is today.
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| 4:45pm | Board Bus back to General Butler State Park Resort |
| 6:00pm | Goodbye Dinner – General Butler
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| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20TH | |
| Breakfast at Lodge and Check Out | |
| Travel safely home and thank you for joining the MiM – KY 1 Lap 2018 | |
This Lap is full please check another trip
or Contact Karen or Bryce for Waitlist
2018 MiM KY 1 Lap (3) –
October 22 – 27, 2018
REGISTRATION for Week 3 is Full
Call Karen or Bryce for Wait List
2018 will usher in the 9th annual KY 1 Lap tour, part of the Museum in Motion (MiM) program and unique in that it is a partnership between the National Corvette Museum and the Kentucky State Police. The two organizations will join to raise money for both the Museum and Trooper Island, a KSP non-profit camp for underprivileged children. Each year the Tour explores a different section of Kentucky. As always, the tour will be led by TPR. Jonathan Biven – Trooper Island Camp Director now using a newly painted marked silver Corvette which is sure to attract attention as the caravan travels through an area of real Americana. This year are discovering some of our main attractions that have made KY famous. Bourbon, Horses, and new to KY is the Ark Encounter – a life size Noah’s Ark.
Due to overwhelming interest, we are offering this tour 4 consecutive weeks in October.
- Tour 1 – Oct. 8 through Oct. 13
- Tour 2 – Oct. 15 through Oct. 20
- Tour 3 – Oct. 22 through Oct. 27
- Tour 4 – Oct. 29 through Nov. 2
** All tours the same except for Tour 4
** Tour 4 will be going to Buffalo Trace Distillery and the KY Horse Park instead of Taylormade Farms and Keeneland
As with all MiM Tours, space is limited so make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all events including opening of registration and fees. GPS highly recommended! Questions, contact Karen or Bryce
Registration fee
- NCM Members – Primary Registrant (driver and car) $1100 / alternate driver $500
- NCM Non-Members – Primary Registrant (driver and car) $1,140 / alternate driver $540
Note: Non-member pricing does NOT include a 1 yr membership to NCM. To become a member – please call Becky at 270-467-8836
On-line registration closes at 8:00am central time on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 or until sold out!
** No refunds or cancellations after Advance Registration closes **
Host Lodging for KY 1 Lap
General Butler State Park Resort
1608 KY-227
Carrollton, KY 41008
** NCM will handle all reservations at the State Park **
| 2018 MiM – KY 1 Lap Tour Agenda | |
| MONDAY, OCTOBER 22nd | |
| 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Credential Pick-up
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| 5:00pm | NCM Close |
| 5:15pm (CT) | Meet n’ Greet Pizza Party
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| TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23rd | |
| 7:30am | NCM Opens
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| 8:00am – 10:00am | Drive to Makers Mark Distillery ** Change to Eastern Time Zone ** |
| 11:00am – 2:00pm (Est time) | Arrive Makers Mark Distillery – Tour, Taste, Shop & Lunch Want to know a few of the secrets behind the making of Maker’s Mark? Looking for a fascinating trip back in time? Just want to take in some of Kentucky’s most breathtaking natural beauty? Makers Mark Distillery is the place to go! Lunch at the Star Hill Provisions restaurant – located at the renovated Distiller’s House on property.
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| 2:15pm – 4:15pm (EST) | Drive to General Butler State Park Resort
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| 4:15pm | Arrive General Butler State Park Resort The hilltop Butler Lodge is an attraction within itself. Listen to the piano and admire the Ohio River valley view. Each of the rooms feature a private balcony or patio overlooking the pool or hillside. This hilltop resort is the essence of river town charm, featuring the warm glow of polished brass and rich woodwork.
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| 6:00pm | Buffet Dinner at Two Rivers Restaurant The Two Rivers’ name and fish camp décor is a reference to the Ohio and Kentucky Rivers, which meet in the local area. Serving the signature Kentucky favorites with locally grown produce.
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| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH | |
Breakfast Buffet Two Rivers Restaurant
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| 7:45am | Driver Meeting in Lodge Lobby |
| 8:00am | Depart for Ark Encounter – Life Size Noah’s Ark
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| 9:00am – 3:30pm | Arrive Ark Encounter – Life Size Noah’s Ark Ark Encounter features a full-size Noah’s Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. Spanning 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high, this modern engineering marvel amazes visitors young and old. Ark Encounter is situated in beautiful Grant County in Williamstown, Kentucky.
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| 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Travel to Mi Viejo Mexican Restaurant
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| 4:30pm – 5:30pm | Mi Viejo Mexican Restaurant Highly regarded locally, this traditional Mexican restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, and a reputation for EXCELLENT service.
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| 5:35pm | Arrive General Butler State Park Resort
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| THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25TH | |
Breakfast Buffet Two Rivers Restaurant
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| 8:00am – 8:15am | Driver Meeting Hotel Lobby |
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| 8:30am – 10:30am | Depart to Taylormade Farms Tours begin at our all-new visitors center located at Daddy Joe’s Bar & Grill! There, you’ll begin with some history of Taylor Made, have the opportunity to sip your favorite beverage, and even shop local artisans in our gift shop! 1215 High Point Dr, Nicholasville, KY 40356
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| 10:30am – 12:00pm | Arrive Taylormade Farms Taylor Made is an 1,100 acre Thoroughbred paradise located in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Upon arrival, you will be treated like a part of the Taylor Family and get to see firsthand what it takes to make a Champion! As your experience begins, you and your farm host will visit a mare & foal division where you will see the foaling quarters, paddocks, and of course the future stars! You’ll then make you way to a yearling division where you’ll learn about the transition from weanlings to yearlings. Finally, you’ll visit the Stallion Complex. Please note: Tours at Taylor Made last about 1-1.5 hours and are a combination of walking and driving. The tour is suitable for all ages. Photos and videos are encouraged. Please keep in mind we are a working horse farm and we have to put the wellbeing of the horse first.
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| 12:30pm – 4:30pm | Arrive Keeneland Horse Racing Located in the Horse Capital of the World, Keeneland is an internationally renowned racecourse and the Thoroughbred industry’s leading auction house. Founded in 1936, Keeneland’s mission is to continually invest in the industry and to preserve the tradition of Thoroughbred racing. Overlooking the Paddock, the Phoenix Room offers buffet dining in a business casual setting.
Leave on your own from Keeneland or drive back with the caravan. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore! |
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| 4:30pm – 6:00pm | Depart for General Butler State Park Resort
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| FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH | |
Breakfast Buffet Two Rivers Restaurant
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| 8:00am – 8:10am | Board Trooper Island Bus to Louisville, KY Special THANKS to the generosity of KSP Trooper Island who are supplying the bus for transportation to and from the City of Louisville. As you know – it is sometimes very hard to stick together and find parking – so we are relieving that extra stress. Sit back and enjoy the ride and give Trooper Jonathan Biven and his bus driver an extra high five! |
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| 9:10am – 11:10am | Arrive Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory Take a guided tour through the factory where Louisville Slugger bats are crafted with the same pride that started in 1884. Watch the wood chips fly as you walk right through the heart of our production line. Every step of the way, you’ll encounter each step in the bat-making process. You’ll smell the wood, see the sizzling brand, hear great stories, and witness history-in-the-making. After the tour, everyone gets a FREE miniature Louisville Slugger bat.
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| 11:10am – 2:00pm | Board Bus and Arrive at Mary M. Miller Paddleboat Lunch cruise on the Mary M. Miller – Louisville Belles little sister! She was named after Louisvillian Mary Millicent Miller, who also happened to be the first woman to ever attain her steamboat captain’s license way back in 1884. 95 gross tons / 90’ length / 30’ breadth / 6.1’ depth.
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| 2:15pm – 4:45pm | Board Bus and Arrive KY Derby Museum The Kentucky Derby Museum takes visitors through every stage of a Thoroughbred’s life, from birth to the First Saturday in May. Learn about all the great history of the race dating back to the inaugural running in 1875 to our most recent Kentucky Derby champion and experience all the traditions that have transformed the race into what it is today.
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| 4:45pm | Board Bus back to General Butler State Park Resort |
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| 6:00pm | Goodbye Dinner – General Butler
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| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH | |
| Breakfast at Lodge and Check Out | |
| Travel safely home and thank you for joining the MiM – KY 1 Lap 2018 | |
REGISTRATION for Week 3 is Full
Call Karen or Bryce for Wait List
Community and Educational Events
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Car Shows & Corvette Events
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| Arthritis Foundation Classic Auto Show and Cruise-In Arthritis Foundation Classic Auto Show and Cruise-In @ Dublin Metro Center Jul 7 all-day  The Classic Auto Show and Cruise-In is the largest and most successful classic auto show and cruise-in held in Ohio. The event raises vitally needed funds for the Arthritis Foundation’s research and support programs. 486,000 … | ||||||
| MiM ‘History of the American Auto- Ford vs. Chevrolet’ 4:00 pm MiM ‘History of the American Auto- Ford vs. Chevrolet’ @ Dearborn Inn Jul 8 @ 4:00 pm – Jul 12 @ 11:00 am 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. … Corvette Club of Connecticut Annual Corvette Show 9:00 am Corvette Club of Connecticut Annual Corvette Show @ Moroso Performance Products Jul 8 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Club Corvette of Connecticut’s Annual Corvette Show & Shin, July 8 held on the grounds of Moroso Performance Products, located just off Interstate 95 at Exit 59 (Goose Lane) Guilford, Connecticut. This convenient location allows … Shenango Valley Corvette Club Corvette & Classic Car Show 10:00 am Shenango Valley Corvette Club Corvette & Classic Car Show @ Greenwood Chevrolet Jul 8 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Participant judged with 40+ trophies awarded. Gates open at 9:00am. Rain or Shine. All proceeds donated to the National Corvette Museum. NCM Attending | Corvettes At The Summit Corvettes At The Summit @ Heritage Park Jul 14 all-day Corvette Legends Club presents the 14th annual Corvette At The Summit on July 14, 2018 at Heritage Park in Canton, Mi. Pan-O-Prog All Car Show 12:00 pm Pan-O-Prog All Car Show @ Downtown Lakeville Jul 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Open to all makes, models and vintage Awards for top 20 cars Participants choice judging Also best of show, mayors, queens, police chief awards Food, refreshment and craft vendors are just a few steps away … | |||||
| National Corvette Restorers Society Convention National Corvette Restorers Society Convention @ Southpoint Resort Jul 15 – Jul 20 all-day NCRS has planned a variety of activities and events for adults, as well as children and families, for the 2018 NCRS National Convention to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. An array of bus tours … Corvette Club of America Annual Car Show 9:00 am Corvette Club of America Annual Car Show @ Sport Chevrolet Jul 15 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm All vehicle car show, Cash & Trophies, Corvette Fun Show Classes, Non-Corvette Classes, Rain date 7/22/2018. | Black Hills Corvette Classic Black Hills Corvette Classic @ Beresford / Sioux Falls / Spearfish Jul 18 – Jul 21 all-day Welcome to the Black Hills Corvette Classic, an annual event put on by the Sioux Falls Corvette Club to celebrate America’s favorite sports car. It has grown from a small get-together of friends that started back in 1971 … | Mississippi Corvette Classic Field of Dreams Cruise-In 2:00 pm Field of Dreams Cruise-In @ University of Rhode Island Kingston Campus Jul 21 @ 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm Cruise-In/Show for all Makes and Models – Classics and Modern Muscle – NCM Fundraiser Corvette Invasion 3:00 pm Corvette Invasion @ Circuit of the Americas Jul 21 @ 3:00 pm – Jul 22 @ 12:00 pm SRE Promotions presents the 6th annual Corvette Invasion This year’s event will be bigger and better than ever. Friday Night from 7pm-10pm we encourage you to come out for the meet and greet at the … | ||||
| Corvettes Down Under Car Club Classic 9:00 am Corvettes Down Under Car Club Classic @ Pelican Park Foreshore Jul 29 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Come to sunny Queensland for the premier display of Corvettes in a totally different environment to anything you have seen before. These are true Corvette enthusiasts – the cost of importing vehicles from the USA … Corvettes at Corsa 9:30 am Corvettes at Corsa @ Corsa Performance Jul 29 @ 9:30 am – 2:00 pm Car Show, Food, DJ, Awards, Prizes, Plant Tours, Show discounts for Corsa Products Proceeds benefit Ohio Guidestone (Formerly Bera Children’s Home) NCM Attending |
Add your car show to our calendar!
The Museum will add car shows to our calendar, simply fill out the form below to submit your information for consideration to be included.
Please allow up to 10 business days for your event to appear online. Each month all events added to our calendar that are occurring the next month will be listed in our email newsletter.
If you have submitted your event in years’ past and the description/information is the same, you can simply submit name of event, new dates and location and we will update the dates leaving everything else the same.