Tag: racing

Could Corvettes be Too Much for Young Drivers?

Could Corvettes be Too Much for Young Drivers?

I’m sure this will stir up some debate, but after learning of another fatal crash in a Corvette with a young driver at the wheel, I think it’s time we come to the realization that some people might just be too young to be trusted with that kind of power.

By: | September 15, 2014


Big Brother is Timing You: How Much Tech is Too Much?

Big Brother is Timing You: How Much Tech is Too Much?

Is it just me, or does anyone else on this site miss the days of working on their own cars? One inherent trait of being an automobile enthusiast is that we were “allowed” to tinker. For instance, doing something as simple as changing the oil or transmission fluid used to bring such joy. “Miss a […] More »

By: | January 15, 2014


Corvette of the Week: Lydia, the Transgender C2

Corvette of the Week: Lydia, the Transgender C2

This week’s Corvette of the Week comes our way thanks to the creativity CF member Poorhousenext had to employ in order to give Lydia, his C2, the curves her body needed to fit over wider tires and wheels. He refers to his 1964 as transgender due to all the “plastic surgery” she needed to achieve […] More »

By: | January 3, 2014



Corvette History through Ads: The C5R and Factory Racing, Part 3

Corvette History through Ads: The C5R and Factory Racing, Part 3

The Corvette’s assault on Le Mans was the all-consuming focus of the Corvette Racing Team and the marketing department wanted to  ensure that it was noticed by car buyers and enthusiasts. So aside from the informational advertisements run each month for the six months prior to the C5-R’s first appearance at the 24 hours of […] More »

By: | December 18, 2013


Corvette History through Ads: The C5R and Factory Racing, Part 2

Corvette History through Ads: The C5R and Factory Racing, Part 2

Fifth generation Corvette sales were as successful as the factory backed Corvette Racing Team. The team raced in the American LeMans Series, a highly competitive venue that placed the Corvettes in competition with Ferraris, Vipers, Aston Martins and Porsches, with the objective of reestablishing the Corvette as the world’s preeminent performance car. After an absence […] More »

By: | December 11, 2013


C7.Rs Spotted Testing at Sebring

C7.Rs Spotted Testing at Sebring

We heard that the Corvette Racing team was in Sebring for a private testing session this week and now pics have emerged showing the C7.Rs in camouflage on the familiar blue/white circuit in Central Florida. It’s amazing how much the race cars resemble the production versions and I sure can’t wait to see what they […]

By: | December 11, 2013


Caption Contest: Your Turn to Vote

Caption Contest: Your Turn to Vote

Yesterday, we ran this photo showing a scary scene in the World Endurance Challenge Corvette pits where NO ONE WAS HURT and asked you to come up with a funny caption since NO ONE WAS HURT. My favorite caption was one calling me a degenerate. Unfortunately for the commenter, it wasn’t remotely funny to anyone […] More »

By: | November 13, 2013



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