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Northwest Arkansas Corvette Club
Newsletter Editors: Linda and Gordon SlothowerEmail: [email protected]
Corvette TimesSeptember, 2012
www.nwacorvetteclub.com
Club OfficersPresident
John Bakker479-601-4800
Vice-PresidentBriggs Whitefield
SecretarySharon Bell
TreasurerJoanna Peak479-409-6641
President’s Corner ~ John Bakker
Hi Corvetters! Well, another month has gone by and boy was it a busy one. Don Johnston and I went to Corvettes at Carlisle with three other guys from Tulsa. Carlisle was celebrating the 25th anniversary of Callaway Corvettes. I believe there were 28 Callaways there including one that sold for more than a quarter of a million dollars. It will be featured in an upcoming edition of Vette Magazine. As a registered owner I was given a limited edition bottle of wine from the Callaway winery. Yes, they do have a family winery in addition to the family golf business. I met Reeves Callaway and am in awe at how approachable he was and how easy it was to talk to him. I hope you get to meet him sometime. For those of you who were not at the meeting this month I have to tell you we had an incredible car show. Through the efforts of Gwen Adams and others we raised $3890.00 for our charities. My thanks go out to Jeff Bell and his awesome committee. You folks did an amazing job with the entire show and we have received several letters from participants bragging on our show and thanking us for a great weekend. Brenda Murphy and Mary Clayton are already at work on next year’s show. Some of you are aware that the center caps form two of our member’s cars were stolen during the meeting this month. I talked to Jeremy, one of the managers, at Western Sizzlin’. Jeremy called me back on Saturday to say he reviewed the video of their parking lot from the time before the first Vette arrived until he could no longer see what was going on in the dark. He saw no evidence of the thefts. He feels certain the theft occurred after dark. He is going to talk to the other managers and see if they have any suggestions to keep this from happening again. He said to extend his deepest sympathy at the thefts. Any suggestions you may have, I will be happy to forward to them. Don’t forget that Hawg Country Corvettes has invited us to their Friday night Bar B Que on October 5th, which is the Friday of the Eureka Springs show.. Our own Randy Imbeau and Jeff Hunter will be smoking a lot of meat and I can assure you it is wonderful. If you come please bring a side dish, chairs to sit in and whatever YOU plan to drink. This event is a lot of fun. They have been doing this for about six years now and it is well attended. Come and enjoy. I look forward to seeing you at the Eureka Springs show. Have a great month.John
P.O. Box 1064, Rogers, Arkansas 72757-1064
Newsletter deadline: Pictures, articles, items for sale must be to the editor by noon on Wednesday after the monthly meeting.
NWACC 2012 Car Show Next Club Meeting: Monday, October 1 7:00 p.m. Western Sizzlin’ 3492 West Sunset Avenue Springdale To eat before the meeting, please arrive by 6:00 p.m.Invite other Corvetters to join us.Invite other Corvetters to join us!
What a Success!
Above: Best of Show 2012 ZO6 belonging to Gary and Nancy Hollander, Linn Creek, Missouri.
Above: Host cars on display
Left: One of the more interesting custom paint jobs on an engine.
This year’s show was maybe the best show we have ever had. Attendance and registrations were at an all-time high with 81 guest cars and 38 host cars for a total of 119 gorgeous Corvettes for attendees to enjoy. Even the weather was great!
Our Friday evening welcome event was well-attended, too. We served burgers and hot dogs to approximately 125 members and guests. The highlight of the evening was the spectacular silent auction. Everyone was waiting to see if they had the winning bid on one of the many auction items. The auction raised $3,890. Thanks go out to Gwen Adams and members of her committee for securing so many great auction items.
The total netted by the show was $7417.54. This money will be divided between our two charities, Loving Choices and Meals on Wheels, Benton County. We are very fortunate to have the support of Chevrolet of Fayetteville so our expenses are covered and we can give more to these two worthy charities.Many thanks to all members of the committees, and especially the chairpeople. We couldn’t do this without all your involvement and commitment to the show.
Car Show 2013Co-chairs for the 2013 Summer’s End Corvette Show put on by the Northwest Arkansas Covette Club will be Brenda Murphy and Mary Clayton. The show will be August 23 and 24, 2013. We will start making plans soon. We hope you will be able to help us out again next year.
2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Caught Again With Upscale InteriorWritten by: Donny Nordlicht Automobile Magazine September 19, 2012
With the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette’s expected January debut drawing closer, it seems that the C7 Corvette is undergoing its final testing. Our spy photographer shot the new sports car out testing, and managed to snap new details we had yet to see.
Full Story: Spied: 2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Caught Again With Upscale Interior - Rumor Central
Link:
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/c7-corvette/132275-2014-chevrolet-c7-corvette-caught-again-upscale-interior.html
Auto Cross Join the 4-States Vette Club for Races - Low Speed NCCC Event NS-564 at Frisco Station Mall in Rogers on September 23 and October 28. Race day begins at 9:00 a.m. There will be 2 events for the day. Each event will consist of a minimum 3 runs each on the course. Your best time of the day will count as your best time, combining events. Entry Fee: $10.00 per event per driver.This is a timed event, one car at a time, racing against time on a marked course. Stay between the cones and you may just win!!!For more information contact: [email protected], cell Phone 620-875-1302 or visit their web site at http://www.4-statevettes.org/RaceDay2012_files/Race%20Days%202012.pdf.
New Car!Congratulations to Joe and Sherri Mott who recently took delivery on this beautiful 2013 GS. We’ll all look forward to seeing it at the next meeting.
5th Annual Meet & Greet, September 29, 2012, Presented by Linn Creek Corvette Association Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri - Host and Sponsor: Hulett Chevrolet/Buick/GMC, Camdenton, MO www.linncreekcorvetteassociation.comEureka Springs Corvette Weekend, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, October 4, 5, 6, and 7, 2012 More information and web site soonVettes for Warriors, November 9 - 11, 2012, Harrison, ArkansasBloomington Gold, June 27-30, 2013 (moved to Champaign, Illinois) Now is the time to make hotel reservations.
Corvette Shows
Area Car Shows
September 22 - Shakin’ in the Shell, Shell Knob, MissouriSeptember 22 - 13th Annual ANPAC Car Show for Kids, Springfield, MissouriSeptember 28-29 - Bikes, Blues & B-B-Q, FayettevilleSeptember 29 - Cave Springs Show, Cave SpringsOctober 6 - 28th Annual Aurora Auto Fest, Aurora, Missouri
Below is a list of car shows in our area. Corvette shows are listed above.
Saturday Night Cruise-Ins1st Saturday Allen’s Sugar Creek Shopping Center, Bella Vista (Hwy. 71)2nd Saturday Home Depot, Rogers - New Hope Road and I-5403rd Saturday - No information to-date4th Saturday - Andy’s Custard and Mazzio Pizza - West Walnut, RogersStart arriving around 5-5:30 until dark. Hope to see you there!
Lead a CruisePlease consider leading a cruise by signing up on the poster at the next meeting or let President John Bakker [email protected] know you are interested. The following club members have signed up to lead cruises for the remainder of the year: September - Larry and Patti Daniels November - Jim McMillen and David AdamsAdditional information will be announced at meetings and listed in upcoming newsletters.
Car for Sale - Selling His “Baby”David Ross was a member of the Northwest Arkansas Corvette Club some time ago. He is selling his 1996 Collector Edition LT-4 convertible, 47,000 miles, garaged, covered, EXCELLENT, pampered, new Goodyears. One of 1342 (he thinks). He placed 2nd in his class at one of the summers end shows about 7 years ago. He keeps it charged and drives it about two or three times a year. If you know anyone who may be interested have them call David: cell 479-200-7171; work 479-527-7075; or email [email protected] for more information.
Meeting Minutes ~ Sharon Bell
MINUTESNorthwest Arkansas Corvette Club
September 10, 2012President John Bakker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Jim Leis made a motion to accept the August meeting minutes as submitted in the newsletter. The motion was seconded, and passed.Joanna Peak presented the Treasurer’s report. Brenda Murphy made a motion to accept the report as presented. The motion was seconded and passed.NEW CARSTony Skorupski recently purchased a 2010 red Grand Sport. Also, Larry Daniels bought a 1975.NEW MEMBERSGwen Adams reported that Debbie and Phil Rankin joined our Club on Friday night of our car show. Welcome to the club, Debbie and Phil!CAR SHOWSSeptember 15-17 – Effingham, Illinois Mid-America FunfestSeptember 15 – Gates Rubber September 22 – Shell Knob, MissouriSeptember 29 – Cave SpringsOctober 4-7 – Eureka Springs showOctober 6 – Aurora, MissouriNovember 9-11 – Harrison Vettes 4 Warriors showJune 27-30, 2013 – Bloomington Gold – moved to Champaign, IL. Now is the time to make hotel reservations.OLD BUSINESSPresident John thanked Vikki Cunningham for providing music at the Friday evening car show registration. Thanks also to Jeff Bell for chairing the car show. Gwen Adams did a fantastic job with the silent auction. A big thank you goes to everyone who helped make the car show a huge success!NEW BUSINESSWe received information that Ashley’s Home Furniture allows clubs to use their parking lot for activities. There is no charge involved. They just need to be contacted to put it on their master calendar.Our club has been invited to join Hog Country Vettes on Friday, October 5 at Eureka Springs for a cookout. Just bring a side dish. The event is at the Lookout Lodge, beginning around 6:00 p.m.Richard Peak became a Grandfather for the first time last week. Blane Alexander weighed 9 pounds 2 ounces and has a beautiful head of red hair. Congratulations, Richard.Gwen Adams’ son recently received recognition for his work with the PAL organization.Deepest sympathy goes out to Jenny Green on the loss of her brother last week.Our thoughts and prayers go out to Lynda Gnadt as she battles cancer.
Corvette Tech Corner ~ Jim McMillenDo you need help with that Corvette repair? Here are a few suggested businesses that can help.
TIRES:Garrett Tire ~ Springdale 756-6550The Tire Rack ~ www.tirerack.com 1-888-981-3782
AUTO GLASS:American Window Tinting ~ Fayetteville 443-4888Auto Glass Center ~ Bentonville 254-0505
INTERIOR;Ashley Auto Trim ~ Bentonville 273-7670Corvette Crib ~ Bentonville 464-7328Turley Custom Auto Trim ~ Springdale 751-5170
AUTO PARTS:Country Corvettes ~ Rogers 925-2031Corvette Crib ~ Bentonville 464-7328Everett Chevrolet ~ Springdale 751-4573
MECHANICAL:Bill Alred ~ Rogers 586-5242Bill’s Automotive One ~ Bentonville 273-2227Chevrolet of Fayetteville ~ Fayetteville 251-2100; discounted shop rates for corvette club members to $68/hr and 15% off on partsHedges Corvette, LLC ~ Rogers 236-9012(also Body/Paint, Auto Glass, Interior, Auto Parts, and Suspensions/Exhaust) Specializing in 53-67 Corvettes Rick Lynn ~ Centerton (903-1173)
BODY/PAINT:Bob Morey’s Auto Body ~ Bentonville 271-7292Redline Finishes ~ Springfield MO. 417-425-4820Whitlow’s Auto Body ~ Rogers 451-1240
SUSPENSIONS/EXHAUSTS:Corvette Crib ~ Bentonville 464-7328
If you have had a positive experience with other Corvette suppliers and would like club members to know about them please email their information to [email protected] so we can include in future newsletters. If you have had a poor experience and would like others to know, feel free to let us know about those, too.
Our car show netted a profit of $7,417.54 that will be split between our two charities, Loving Choices and Benton County Meals on Wheels. We received several letters and emails thanking us for a wonderful car show.Brenda Murphy and Mary Clayton volunteered to be Co-Chairs of next year’s car show. They will need lots of help and will be starting soon with plans. Next month, we need to talk about selecting charities for next year. We don’t want to have to wait until next spring to select the charities, in order to get car show flyers and other items ready for car shows to begin next spring. Next year’s show will be August 23-24, 2013.We have been asked to provide 14-15 convertibles again this year for the Greenland High School Homecoming Parade. Karen McMillen said she would coordinate with Mary Smith of Greenland High. Five people volunteered so far. If you can help us out, please contact Karen McMillen. An e-mail will be sent out with contact information and further details. This event is Friday, September 21, around 4:30 p.m.We received another request from Corvettes Down Under, in Australia, looking for car club memorabilia. President John shared another interesting Corvette story about a slightly modified ZR-1 breaking a 50 year record for “The 24” land speed record.We need to be thinking whether or not we will have a Christmas Party this year. Any volunteers?There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded that the meeting be adjourned.Respectfully submitted,Sharon Bell
