Oct 11

If you have never been to the Corvette Funfest hosted and sponsored by Mid America Motorworks, you need to make sure that you mark September 19th-21st on your calander for next year.

Corvette Funfest was founded 14 years ago by Mike Yager, the founder of Mid America Motorworks to show his appreciate for the Corvette and the Corvette entusiats.  The 2007 Funfest drew over 15,000 Corvettes and over 45,000 attendees. 

If you are a Corvette owner or enthusiast, do not miss next years event.

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Oct 09

State Rep. C.B. Embry wants to enshrine the Corvette as Kentucky’s official state sports car.

Launched in 1953, the Corvette is manufactured solely in Warren County, Kentucky.  It is not the only car manufactured in Kentucky, hence the naming it as the Official Sports Car, not official vehicle.

Embry does not yet have a co-spoonsor of the bill, but expects broad support once the legislature returns in January.

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Oct 08

Autocar.co.uk has an article about the 2008 Corvette Blue Devil. The article says it will go on sale in late 2008 for around £85,000, about 173,705 USD.

The 6.2-litre V8 engine said to be powering it will produce around 650bhp and propel the car to 60mph in only 3.5 seconds and then on well past 200mph.

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Oct 07

On the shores of Lake Sebago, NY GM brought together virtually all that is new, including the 2008 Corvette for the New Year for a group of journalists to drive and look over.

There is nothing here that is really new, but thought I would point it out as well as the writer, Ron Amadon, says some nice things about the new car.

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Oct 07

A recent article in the Indian Star Press told the story of a couple who have put over 11000 miles on their new 2007 Corvette since they bought it in March.

I know there are many Corvette owners who have drive their Corvette on a daily basis and have racked up even more miles.

Post a comment and let me know how many miles you drive your Corvette per year and how many miles you have on your Corvette.

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