zipity

The purpose of this thread is to try and keep all of the talk about the upcoming 2014 National Corvette Caravan in one thread for all the Corvette Forum owners in the North East part of the Country.

This is not too take away from the actual Caravan web pages of the Captains and their home states, but rather to allow folks to share stories, pictures, advise, and the camaraderie that goes along with this great event.

First if you are not familiar with what the Caravan is all about, let me briefly explain. It's a rolling Corvette show from all points across North America (and beyond) that allows Corvettes from all generations to converge in Bowling Green, Kentucky for a celebration of the National Corvette Museum (NCM). Every region of the Country has a "Captain" responsible for planning the event to insure that you have a safe and enjoyable time on the journey. The National Caravan is held every five years to celebrate the Anniversary of the NCM. The next Caravan is planned for the last week of August 2014, ending over Labor Day weekend at the NCM, which will celebrate the Museum's 20th Anniversary.

This is a great video published by the NCM to sum it up as well.

For the folks in the Corvette Forum North East your area Captains are as follows,

Randy Flock for New England, Upstate NY and Eastern Canada

John Jack and Jeffrey "Zipity" Duda (Me) for New Jersey, plus some of Eastern PA, and New York Islands

Ron Hamrah for Delaware, Maryland, DC and West Virginia

Ernie Naugle for PA and Central NY

Barry Pinney for Ohio and Western PA

You can go to www.corvettecaravan.com for all the details on the event and each Captain has their own web page, just choose the State from the drop down box or follow the links below. The Captains contact information is listed on each of the web pages.

RANDY & NEW ENGLAND
http://www.corvettecaravan.com/newengland/

JEFF & NEW JERSEY
http://www.corvettecaravan.com/nj/

RON & MID-ATLANTIC
http://www.corvettecaravan.com/midatlantic/

ERNIE & PA & CENTRAL NY
http://www.corvettecaravan.com/pa/

BERRY & OHIO & WESTERN PA
http://www.corvettecaravan.com/oh/

Be sure to read through each of the planned routes and activities from each State and see what fits into your schedule or what peaks your interest.

You have the CHOICE to drive and register with ANY State's Caravan you wish too.

You can sign up NOW on the National Corvette Museum's web site. The Captain's have been hard at work on this event for the past few years blocking off room reservations along the route, planning meals, interesting destinations, and other fun events to insure a great time. You can purchase the official NCM Caravan flags and window clings from your Captains, plus some Captains have their own merchandise to sell as well. New England and New Jersey have some great merchandise to choose from on their web sites.

Some Captain's have events planned for this year, so be sure to see what's going on in your area to learn more about the event or to attend one of the local Meet & Greet Events.

Some of the highlights from each Caravan;

New England has a great kick off weekend scheduled with a track day at Lime Rock Park on Saturday August 23rd and doing a Civil War journey with a stop at Keeneland Thoroughbred Race Course.

New Jersey will be starting on Sunday August 24th and our first stop is the Corvettes at Carlisle Show. On the journey we have reservations to drive on Kentucky Speedway and spend two nights at a Riverboat Casino & Spa Resort. Pennsylvania has plans to join the NJ group on this itinerary.

Mid Atlantic is starting the trip on Tuesday August 26th and headed to Harry Grove Stadium and Douglas Motors for nice stop.

Ohio plans to start the trip on Tuesday August 26th, with a visit to the National Museum of the US Air Force.

And there are still talks between the Captains and the NCM about arranging Mega Caravans as we enter Bowling Green on Wednesday. In 2009 the Mega Caravan from this area was 6 miles long of Corvettes, led by the Kentucky State Police Escort. What a sight!!

So if you have questions about the event, contact your local Captain or post them here. If you traveled on past Caravans post up some pictures and tell your story about the event.

Thanks
Jeff, aka Zipity

blue70ray

My Father and I registered last week. The 09 caravan was such a blast! Can't wait to hit the road in 14!

gsGRAND

Yes, It's going to be a good one! Visited South Shore Corvette Club in Weymouth, Ma last night. Great turnout and a lot of enthusiasm from the members. If your group or club would like a visit from one of the New England State Leaders and Captain just let us know. Randy

zipity

Here's a great picture from the trip in 2009.

zipity

Here is a list of the New Jersey Area Corvette Club visits planned for April.

If you are in the area please stop out and see what the Caravan is all about.

April 3rd Corvette Express

April 4th Woodbridge Corvette Club

April 10th Allentown, PA Area Corvette Club

And on April 16th at The Original Garden State Corvette Club in Deptford, NJ. At this event I am inviting anyone in the are to come and attend to hear what we have to say.

gsGRAND

The New England Caravan will be having a "Meet and Greet" Weekend in Stowe,Vermont on June 28, 29, 30 2013. We have only three rooms left. If your interested in attending you will need to get your deposit in very soon. All info. and registration form can be found on our website: www.nationalcorvettecaravan.com/newengland/ Randy

zipity

The New Jersey Caravan Crew will be attending to area Corvette shows this weekend. Both on Sunday May 5th.

Allentown (PA) Area Corvette Club Show
and
Long Island Corvettes Owners Association Corvette Show

Stop out and say hello and get information about the 2014 Corvette Caravan to Bowling Green, Kentucky.

gsGRAND

The "New England Corvette Caravan in Motion" will be making it's second stop of the year this Sunday May 19 at the Firestone/Warwick Mall "Wheels and Deals" show. Join us from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm for all your registration, information and apparel needs. GPS is 400 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI 02886

m kraz

hi jeff, how much $ is it to join the trip?
i am thinking about going to BG
thanks m kraz

gsGRAND

Met with members of Eastern Mass. Corvette Club in Walpole, MA last night. Nice group of Corvette people and we're hoping many of them will be joining us on our 2014 trek. Next stop is "Back to the Beach" in Old Orchard Beach, Maine this coming week of June 7, 8 and 9. We'll have all your information, registration and merchandise needs. Stop by the tent. Hope to see you there. It's party time! Randy

gsGRAND

The Stowe, Vermont "Meet and Greet" Weekend is SOLD OUT!
But registration for our last "Meet and Greet" Weekend in Sandwich, Ma-Cape Cod on October 18,19,20 2013 is now open. Don't miss out on this fun and easy on the wallet event. The registration form and info can be found on our website: www.nationalcorvettecaravan.com/newengland/

zipity

If you are planning to attend the Cavalcade of Corvette Show in Jamison, PA this Saturday, be sure to stop by the Caravan Booth at the show. We will have information to hand out and we can answer all your questions about the event. Plus we will have some cool merchandise to sell as well.

gsGRAND

The New England Corvette Caravan in Motion will be attending the ALMS Races at Lime Rock Park this Friday July 5th and Saturday July 6th. Stop by the Corvette Corral tent for all the latest 2014 Caravan information and registration.

zipity

Randy
Have fun and wish I could join you. Some of the NJ Local Leaders will be in the Corral. I will tell them to stop by and say hello.

zipity

http://www.nationalcorvettecaravan.com/nj/

I just updated the NJ home page with some information on Corvettes at Carlisle, plus the addition of some cool PA Caravan shirts.

1bdvet

I can tell you, it's loads of fun, and something you have to once, maybe three times for me, and registered with Florida Caravan tour.
Do it, and make it your vacation of of fun.
Just think, only little over year to roll.

zipity

1bdvet said it well and glad to hear you are signed up with Florida.

Believe it or not the NJ Caravan has a few folks from Florida joining our Caravan. the reason being is those Floridians will be attending the 2014 Corvettes at Carlisle show and the NJ Caravan is departing from that show.

gsGRAND

There are still a few rooms available for our October 18, 19, 20 "Meet and Greet" in Sandwich, MA/Cape Cod. Join us to learn more about the 2014 National Corvette Caravan to Bowling Green, KY. Registration info can be found on the New England website: www.nationalcorvettecaravan.com/newengland/

zipity

http://www.bowlinggreenassemblyplant.com

The Corvette Assembly Plant has opened the booking for tours. So take some time and schedule your tour for the time we are in Bowling Green.

jimmymack

Just a note to thank Jeff and his crew for taking the time to address the Corvette Club of Northern Delaware last night. We have a number of members already committed and certainly more now entertaining the idea. Looks like this may be the best Caravan ever.
Appreciate the travel and time the local Captains and Leaders put into doing presentations for various clubs.