R8C Delivery Customer Reunion

June 25–27, 2026 | Bowling Green, KY

Return of the R8C Reunion

The R8C Reunion returns to Bowling Green, KY on June 25–27, 2026! Join us at the National Corvette Museum as we celebrate more than 30 years of R8C deliveries and the passionate owners who made it part of their story. From behind-the-scenes insights to road tours and a Museum-judged Corvette car show, this three-day gathering is designed exclusively for registered participants who have taken or are interested in taking R8C Museum Delivery.

On-site registration will be available in the Wendell Strode Club Room during the event. All activities are open to event registrants only. Registrants will receive a credential, lanyard, and an event pin. To register on-site or for questions, please contact our Events Team via email.

Seminars with Corvette Delivery Experts

Hear directly from leaders connected to the R8C Delivery experience.

Behind-the-Scenes Insight

Discover how Corvettes move from factory arrival to pre-delivery preparation and ceremonial handoff.

Community & Celebration

Reconnect with fellow Corvette owners, share your delivery stories, and participate in the Museum-judged car show.

2026 R8C Reunion Event Schedule

Wednesday, June 24
  • 9:00 AM: National Corvette Museum Opens
  • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Registration Opens (Wendell Strode Club Room)
  • 5:00 PM: National Corvette Museum Closes
Thursday, June 25
  • 9:00 AM: National Corvette Museum Opens
  • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Registration Opens (Wendell Strode Club Room)
  • 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: R8C Reunion Welcoming (Chevrolet Theater): Program update and open discussion led by Rod Keller, Sr. Manager, Corvette Delivery Experience, and Shane Webb, Corvette Delivery Experience Manager, covering the current status, progress, and what’s ahead.
  • 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM: Bowling Green Assembly Plant Panel Discussion (Chevrolet Theater): Join Corvette Plant Director Ray Theriault and panelists Mark Mitchell, Julie Wheetley-Gann, Becky Sampson, Andrew Keltner, and Ed Buchanon for an inside look at the people and stories behind America's Sports Car. Hear behind-the-scenes insights and connect directly with the team that helps build the Corvette.
  • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Stingray Grill Hours of Operation (Corvette Blvd)
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: The Evolution of the R8C Program (Chevrolet Theater): Retired Plant Directors Kai Spande & Wil Cooksey will share their firsthand experiences and insights into the origins, growth, and legacy of the R8C program.
  • 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: Pre-Delivery Inspection / Cleaning Presentation (Chevrolet Theater): Mack Pugh, PDI Supervisor, and John Cook, PDI Associate, walk through the process of receiving, inspecting, detailing, and preparing Museum Delivery Corvettes before they take their place on Corvette Boulevard.
  • 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM: An Inside Look at the Current R8C Program with Q&A (Chevrolet Theater): Chris Sweeney, Delivery Host, and Ethan Mefford, Delivery Program Associate, lead an in-depth discussion on C8 technology, features, and trim levels including Stingray, Z06, E-Ray, ZR1, and Coupe vs. Convertible.
  • 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: R8C Delivery Testimonial with Al Fuller (Chevrolet Theater): Al Fuller shares his personal experiences and memories from years of Corvette Deliveries at the National Corvette Museum.
  • 5:00 PM: National Corvette Museum Closes
  • 5:15 PM: R8C Reunion Dinner Banquet Doors & Cash Bar Opens (Skydome): Cash bar opens prior to the evening banquet. Pre-registration required.
  • 5:45 PM – 7:30 PM: BQT1: R8C Reunion Dinner Banquet (Skydome): Join us for the R8C Reunion dinner banquet. $55 Members / $60 Non-Members. Pre-registration required. Speaker: TBD.
Friday, June 26
  • 9:00 AM: National Corvette Museum Opens
  • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Registration Opens (Wendell Strode Club Room)
  • 9:25 AM – 12:30 PM: LT1: Purple Toad Winery Tasting & Griff’s Deli Lunch: Drive your Corvette to Purple Toad Winery for a guided walkthrough and tasting, followed by lunch at Griff’s Deli, 6245 Cemetery Road, Bowling Green, KY 42103. $55 Members / $60 Non-Members. Limited to 48 guests. Pre-registration required. Departing from the National Corvette Museum Truck Parking Lot.
  • 9:45 AM – 1:00 PM: LT2: 5 Chefs and Shopping: Drive your Corvette to The Shoppes at Occasions and 5 Chefs in the historic Gossett House, 103 W. McGlothlin Street, Portland, TN 37148, for shopping and a included lunch experience. $45 Members / $50 Non-Members. Limited to 48 guests. Pre-registration required. Departing from the National Corvette Museum Truck Parking Lot.
  • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Stingray Grill Hours of Operation
  • 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Donation Ceremony (Corvette Boulevard): Celebrate the legacy of Jeanne Wing as her 1974 Corvette officially joins the Museum's collection.
  • 5:00 PM: National Corvette Museum Closes
Saturday, June 27
  • 9:00 AM: National Corvette Museum Opens
  • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Registration Opens (Wendell Strode Club Room)
  • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Museum-Judged Corvette Car Show (Lot B)
  • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Stingray Grill Hours of Operation
  • 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Museum-Judged Car Show Awards Presentation, Sponsored by NCM Insurance Agency (Logo Circle)
  • 5:00 PM: National Corvette Museum Closes

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