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Christmas Parades Sun. Dec. 3rd: Soddy Daisy Christmas Parade. Meet at Citizens Tri-Country Bank on corner of
Old Dayton Pike & Montlake Rd at 12:15-12:30 PM. Sat. Dec. 9th” Lookout Valley Christmas Parade. Meet at CVS (Browns Ferry Rd Exit) at 10:00
AM. Bring candy to throw during parade. Sat. Dec. 9th: Dade County Christmas Parade. Meet at Finley Stadium at 4:00 PM to drive down
together. Bring candy to throw during parade. Evening parade so light up your car.
The RCCC Annual Christmas Party is Friday December 1st at the Bessie Smith Hall in downtown Chattanooga. Our new officers for 2018 will be sworn in at this event. The Christmas Party serves as our monthly meeting for December. The next meeting will be at O’Charley’s in Hixson on Thursday January 18th 2018. Dinner is at 6:00 PM and the meeting starts at 7:00 PM If you have any suggestions for a club function/event please let us know. Email the ideas to [email protected] Please take a moment and fill out the member spotlight form on page 2. This is a great resource for all of us to get to know each other better, especially for new members. As always make sure to check the calendar for upcoming events along with the RCCC member’s page on Facebook. Chuck Logan, President
CRUZIN’ Volume 25, Issue 11 November 2017 Amy Allen, Editor
River City Corvette Club, Inc.
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :
NCM News 2
Club News & Events 3-5
Sponsors 8
Upcoming Events 9
Member Spotlight 10
About Us 11 From the President’s Desk
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RCCC 2017 Charities
East Ridge Needy Child Fund
Hospice of Chattanooga
National Corvette Museum News
…after 1962, what was the first year for non-“flip-up” headlight Corvettes?
Answer on page 6
You Might Be A Corvette Nut, If …
Member Spotlight Submission
2019 NATIONAL CORVETTE CARAVAN
Often referred to as the world’s largest moving automotive event, the National Corvette Caravan is a celebration of America’s Sports Car, culminating in Bowling Green, Kentucky for the anniversary celebration of the National Corvette Museum. Hosted only once every five years, the next event is slated for Labor Day Weekend 2019 and will mark the Museum’s 25th Anniversary. Leading the charge will be Jeffrey Duda of Hainesport, NJ, a Lifetime Member of the Museum and previous co-captain of the New Jersey 2014 and 2009 Caravans.
The 6th National Corvette Caravan is slated for August 28-31, 2019. Regional caravans will form and join other caravans as they travel across the United States to meet in Bowling Green, Kentucky for four days of festivities at the National Corvette Museum. An event such as this requires years of planning and coordinating. All help is appreciated! If you would like to volunteer to be a Caravan Captain, please email Jeff at [email protected]
We would love to highlight a club member in our newsletters. Please complete the information on the “My First Corvette” input form and email it to Dan Smith. Click on the link below for form.
Please make sure to include pictures of you and your car/cars.
RCCC members who cannot make many club activities please send me a photo of your Corvette(s) to post on the "member's cars" page of the website. This will help other RCCC members recognize you and your vehicle when you do make it to our events. Post a photo of you/your spouse with the car to further help us recognize you. Thank you for taking time to do this.
Dan Smith
My First Corvette Form
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Club News & Events
Hamilton Place Mall Christmas Parade
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Club News & Events
Dunlap Veterans Day Parade
Thank you to all our Veterans!
Thank you for your service to our country!
Here are some of our RCCC Members that are
Veterans.
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Club News & Events
Friday Night Dinner at Bones
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What NOT to do to a Corvette What were these people thinking? Yes folks there are people like this out there. Sometimes I just don’t understand.
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2019 CORVETTE ZR1: RETURN OF THE KING
The fastest, most powerful production Corvette ever retakes its supercar crown Chevrolet today introduced the 2019 Corvette ZR1, a supercar that pushes Corvette’s performance legacy with the highest power, greatest track performance and most advanced technology in its production history. “I’ve never driven a Corvette like this before, and nobody else has either, because there’s never been one like this before,” said Mark Reuss, executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain. “Its unprecedented performance puts all other global supercars on notice that the ZR1 is back.” The Corvette ZR1’s exclusive LT5 supercharged engine, which is rated at an SAE-certified 755 horsepower (563 kW) and 715 lb-ft of torque (969 Nm), is establishing a new benchmark in performance. Further, the ZR1 elevates Corvette’s track capability with two wind tunnel-honed aerodynamics packages, including an available High Wing that provides an estimated 950 pounds of downforce. Most powerful ever The ZR1’s LT5 6.2L V-8 engine advances Corvette’s supercharging legacy, which began with the 2009 sixth-generation ZR1 and continued with the 2015 seventh-generation Z06. The LT5 delivers the highest output ever for a Chevrolet production vehicle, thanks in part to a new, more-efficient intercooled supercharger system that offers 52 percent more displacement than the Z06’s LT4 supercharger. GM’s first dual-fuel-injection system, which employs primary direct injection and supplemental port injection, helps the LT5 achieve its record output. Seven-speed manual and eight-speed paddle-shift automatic transmissions are available with the LT5. It’s the first time an automatic transmission has been offered in a ZR1. Fastest ever The 2019 Corvette ZR1’s aggressive appearance is driven by function, contributing to its distinction as the fastest production Corvette to date. An all-new front fascia is designed to channel air for propulsion-system and drivetrain cooling, with four new radiators bringing the heat-exchanger total to 13. A special carbon-fiber “halo” hood is open in the middle to clear the LT5 engine’s supercharger/intercooler assembly. Additional features, including aero packages with stanchion-mounted wings, help push the ZR1 harder onto the track for more confident handling and faster lap times. Top speed of the ZR1 is over 210 mph. “As the highest-performing Corvette ever, the ZR1’s design supports its capability in every way,” said Kirk Bennion, Exterior Design manager. “The new wings, for example, help generate more downforce without adding drag, enhancing road holding and top speed.” The ZR1 will offer two aero packages: a standard rear Low Wing, which delivers the highest top speed and helps generate up to 70 percent more downforce than the Z06’s base aero package, and an available two-way-adjustable High Wing that offers maximum downforce on the track for the quickest lap times — about 60 percent more downforce than the Z06 with the available Z07 Performance Package. All models also feature a Chevrolet-first, downforce-enhancing front underwing. The adjustable High Wing is part of the new ZTK Performance Package, which also includes a front splitter with carbon-fiber end caps, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 summer-only tires, and specific chassis and Magnetic Ride Control tuning for greater cornering grip. Both of the ZR1’s wings are tied into the chassis, like the Corvette Racing C7.R racecar, for strength and stability. Sebring Orange Design Package The Corvette ZR1 introduced today also debuted a dynamic, available Sebring Orange Design Package. Centered on its Sebring Orange Tintcoat exterior color, the package also includes orange brake calipers, orange rocker and splitter accent stripes, orange seat belts, orange interior stitching and unique, bronze aluminum interior trim. The new design package complements the Corvette ZR1’s tradition of offering maximum performance with refinement and design distinction. The driver-focused, well-appointed cockpit includes standard leather-trimmed seats, with sueded microfiber inserts offered. Heated and vented Napa leather-trimmed seating is also available, as well as a carbon fiber-rimmed steering wheel, competition sport seats, Performance Data Recorder, Bose premium audio system and more. The 2019 Corvette ZR1 goes on sale next spring, poised to take on the world’s best.
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Our Sponsors
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Answer: you might be a Corvette nut if…
2005 Corvette
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Upcoming Events
Date Time December Events Event Contact Name Phone Email
Fri Dec 1 6:00 PM RCCC Christmas Party - Bessie
Smith Hall Marsha Doebler (423) 842-5584 [email protected]
Sun Dec 3 12:30 PM Soddy Daisy Christmas Parade Jerry Ray (423) 421-8819 [email protected]
Mon Dec 4 6:00 PM Cruise In Dairy Queen Hwy 153
Hixson
Sat Dec 9 10:00 AM Lookout Valley Christmas
Parade Lynn Roach (423) 309-0177 [email protected]
Sat Dec 9 4:00 PM Dade County Christmas Parade Lynn Roach (423) 309-0177 [email protected]
Mon Dec 11 6:00 PM Cruise In Dairy Queen Hwy 153
Hixson
Mon Dec 18 6:00 PM Cruise In Dairy Queen Hwy 153
Hixson
ITEMS IN BOLD ARE OFFICIAL RCCC EVENTS
This list has been compiled from multiple sources. Not all are specifically RCCC club events.
I hope that you have all been good this year and Santa brings you all that you want.
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Member Spotlight ~ Paul & Amy Allen Paul & Amy Allen have been RCCC members for a little over a year. Paul was born at
Camp Lejeune, NC and, Amy was born in Chattanooga.
Paul and Amy’s first Corvette was a white 1989 coupe which they purchased in 2016. Currently they own two Corvettes, a 2005 black coupe, a 2002 pewter convertible.
When asked how they got into Corvettes, Amy replied, “We purchased Ron and Carol Kellogg’s house. It was like the house spoke to us and was saying I miss my Corvettes. Seriously, our kids had graduated high school and we were looking for something for us to do as a couple since we would have so much extra time on our hands. We had a motorcycle and decided we were too old for it and wanted something safer, but still have fun. So we purchased our ‘starter’ Corvette. This car has just given us Corvette fever. So we bought a newer model as a second Corvette. We feel more comfortable taking the newer one on longer trips and not worrying about any possible car problems. We can’t wait for the next event so we can cruise with the top down on the newest member of the family! ”
Since Paul & Amy sent in their input form for this article; they’ve sold the 1989. They recruited the new owner to join RCCC. They purchased a 2005 black coupe. They now own a C5 and a C6.
Paul & Amy have two grown children, Katie Wood and Rebecca Allen Horner.
The River City Corvette Club is the first Corvette club for Amy and Paul. Paul is currently on the RCCC board of directors and Amy recently took over as editor of the club’s newsletter “Cruzin’” and is incoming Vice President for 2018. They enjoy going on the RCCC trips as a group.
Paul & Amy’s first Corvette, 1989 (C4) coupe
Amy’s 2002 (C5) Pewter Convertible
Paul’s 2005 (C6) Black Coupe
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RIVER CITY CORVETTE CLUB, INC.
P.O. Box 1061
Hixson, TN 37343
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RCCC Members
Our meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month at O’Charley’s on Hixson Pike. Dinner at 6pm and the meeting starts at 7pm. Visitors are welcome. Come see what we are all about! With 150 members we are one of the largest Corvette Clubs in southeast Tennessee. Our Members enjoy, organized road trips to events in almost all surrounding states. We enjoy cruises of scenic roads, including annual spring and fall weekend trips, annual spring poker run, and annual club picnic. We participate in local events like cruise-ins, cook-outs, homecomings, parades and other community activities. But most of all we have fun!!!
Twenty Five Years…. And counting
The club is a 501(c) (3) organization and has fund raisers throughout the year in support of local charities. Giving back to the community is a high priority with the club. Cruzin’ is a publication of the River City Corvette Club, Inc. serving the Chattanooga, TN and surrounding area, created by appointed members for the benefit of the members. All rights reserved except where expressly waived.
About Our Organization…
2017 Officers President- Charles Logan [email protected] Vice President- Anna Lane [email protected] Treasurer- Lynn Roach [email protected] Secretary- Michael Snowey [email protected]
Dan Smith [email protected] Tim Nutz [email protected] PJ Allen [email protected] Danny Norton [email protected]
Committees
Membership Jerry Ray [email protected]
National Corvette Museum Ambassador Dan Smith [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Amy Allen [email protected]
2017 Board of Directors
Deadline to submit items for the newsletter is the 25th of every month. Please emails your
ideas/suggestions to: [email protected]
