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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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Have a Corvette and cannot get enough drag racing and are looking for that one big race? Or do you have a Corvette and but only race a few times a year at only big races? How about you have a Corvette and have never raced it in the ¼ mile?

Well you have a chance to be a part of the biggest Corvette drag race of 2007!

We are happy to announce the 2007 National Corvette Challenge. What is the National Corvette Challenge? It is an opportunity to get your Corvette out and take it down the quarter mile while competing against other Corvettes in the largest gathering of Corvettes with a common interest, the Corvette. Join enthusiasts from many different states in this once-a-year gathering.

In 2007, for first time we will be featuring a People’s Choice Corvette car show. All attendees will get a chance to vote for their favorite Corvette in each generation. There is something for everyone, racers, showers and spectators.

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Home Page: http://national.corvettechallenge.info (check for updates)
When: Saturday, February 24, 2007 (Feb 25 if full rainout)
Where: Richmond Dragway in Richmond Virginia
Hotel: Wingate Inn – Richmond Airport (with Friday night meet and greet reception)
Entry: $50 to race, $35 to show, $12 to watch, kids 12 and under Free
Classes: Bracket Class (handicapped start) and Heads-Up
Payout: Bracket Class $750 to win, Heads-up $500 to win

More cash and prizes and details of the event can be found at the Home Page listed above
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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This event sounds like a blast! I'll bring both of the Corvettes!
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 11:28 PM
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Hey great!!! Are you in Virginia?

Both Vettes? I presume heads-up with the the C4 and bracket with the other (did not see another in your profile).

If you don't mind, send me an email at edgarperez@corvettechallenge.info so I can add you to the list
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 106mm
This event sounds like a blast! I'll bring both of the Corvettes!
Which one can i drive
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 11:32 PM
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wow, Edgar visits C4 tech!
Edgar, car looks great in last month's drag racer magazine
I think I see daylight under the left front wheel!
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 11:36 PM
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Thank you Paul
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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I can't afford a 44 yet, so I think I'll just be there for show if I have the motor finished. Sounds like an awesome event.

106, that's a wicked lookin 84 in your profile. I've got an 84, and I'd settle for double your quarter time right now

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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 12:56 AM
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edgar you can count me in
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 06:44 AM
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Wow!
A C4 tech sighting!!

Sounds like fun.

But February???

My car will be in storage for months by then!!

Try for a warmer month next time?

Enjoy and good luck fella's, I'll wait to see the results.

Matt383
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 08:15 AM
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Thanks Corky.

Matt sorry but it is hard to pick a weekend that does not impact one of the local schedules?
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 08:45 AM
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Edgar, emailed you and hoping ....
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 10:14 AM
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Got it Dennis. Thanks
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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Edgar,

Sound like something I would like to attend.......Count most likely the crew in from around here...
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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Jesse I will put you on the list for know. Corky is already on, just need to know about Jim
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 03:07 PM
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Edgar,
I do have one question.
If you are knocked out of the challenge is there a test & tune available to keep drag racing or are you on the trailor. I would hate to come down and run 3 or 4 times and be done. That would be an eight hour drive for 3 or 4 runs. Not saying i cannot hit a light or run the number, but sh@t happens at the line.
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 85vet
Edgar,
I do have one question.
If you are knocked out of the challenge is there a test & tune available to keep drag racing or are you on the trailor. I would hate to come down and run 3 or 4 times and be done. That would be an eight hour drive for 3 or 4 runs. Not saying i cannot hit a light or run the number, but sh@t happens at the line.
I'm in. Sounds like fun, but I want to make sure I can get several runs in if I drive to Richmond.
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 04:10 PM
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The track is ours.

We will have a open time run session that will last at least 2 hours. If you figure we will have 100 cars you should plenty of time to make as many passes as you want.

Jim, we are not planning on time runs after being eliminated. Keep in mind we have buy backs. If you lose in the first or the second round you will be able to buy back in for $25 bucks which goes to the payout.

So you are in right Jim
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 04:11 PM
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jonecap you are on the list, thanks
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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Will they be following NHRA-IHRA rules? I have a vert. and you can see my times in my signature. I do have a hardtop, but no rollbar.
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Originally Posted by 93 ragtop
Will they be following NHRA-IHRA rules? I have a vert. and you can see my times in my signature. I do have a hardtop, but no rollbar.
they are both the same now as far as ET.
11.50 with a hardtop is good. 11.49 is not

They are an IHRA track

You in?
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