Hey guys,

The Bowling Green C4/ZR-1/Grandsport Gathering is coming up! We have a load of ZR-1 owners coming and signed up, but only one Grandsport and no Callaways, but more importantly, no C4s!!!!

WHAT UP BROS??????????????

I would love to see some stock or modified C4s get to BG this year and give some of these ZR-1s a run for their money! We have lots of modified C4s on this forum - lets get out and run them puppies! We are going to have drag racing at Beech Bend, both on wednesday AND thursday!!!! All day, both days!!! Impressive!

Here's the information - come on out and have some fun!

Get ready C4 owners for an event catering to lovers of the 4 th Generation Corvette! Open to all enthusiasts, the second event of the Museum's 2009 season offers C4/ZR-1 enthusiasts and all Corvette lovers a chance to see and do more than imaginable! This year's Gathering event looks at the test cars, concept cars and special editions that helped form the history of one of the longest running generations in Corvette history. The event offers new road tour excursions, a fun golf cart autocross, behind the scenes tour of the new expansion area, seminars, autocross, celebrity/peoples choice car show, live auction, a 1-day Gordon's School, banquet, and so much more.

The event begins on Thursday, May 14 with a road tour excursion to Western Kentucky and the heart of Bluegrass Music! Participants will tour the International Bluegrass Museum and enjoy lunch at world famous Moonlight BBQ. This drive your own Corvette excursion is limited to only 68 participants. For those who want to learn more about their C4 from the least technical maintenance to the most complex we offer in conjunction with Gordon Killebrew, a one day Gordon's school with hands on your own car. This is limited to 12 people only. Enjoy tours of the new expansion areas and experience the fun of our golf cart autocross to test your driving and listening skills, hint the driver is blindfolded! Be sure to pre-register to participate in the road tour or Gordon's School.

Friday's line-up offers participants a chance to enjoy many informative seminars in the Chevrolet Theater on a variety of topics and given by the top names involved in the 4 th generation Corvette. Among the invitees are Dave McLellan, Gib Hufstader, Gary Cline, Graham Behan, Jack Underwood, Fred Gallasch, Doug Rippie and more.

Pick up Corvette collectibles in the silent auction, commemorate your visit during the event group photo, take part in the Poker Run fun and show and shine in the Peoples/Celebrity Choice Car show - all part of Friday's fun. Gordon's trouble-shooting school will also be available throughout the day and we will wrap up the day's activities with a relaxing BBQ at the 1869 Homestead – home of NCM Executive Director, Wendell Strode and wife Jan. Be sure to pre-register to participate.

Autocross at Trace Diecast jump starts the activities for Saturday, and this a must do for all enthusiasts. Pre-registration is required to be a part of the fun. You will want to put your savvy skills to work and use your cell phone or digital camera to participate in our Digital Scavenger Hunt. More informative seminars and a new scenic road tour of the Kentucky countryside are highlights of the day's festivities.

The Gathering Banquet will cap off the event and begin Saturday evening at the Museum's new Conference Center! Join us for a memorable evening as we unite with enthusiasts and celebrities and enjoy a great dinner and time to mix and mingle in the new facility. You must pre-register for this activity to participate. Seating is limited.

Registration is now open for the 2009 C4/ZR-1 Gathering and we look forward to your participation. Pre-registration ends at 5:00pm central time, May 3 rd. All pre-registered participants will receive a personalized event badge and a commemorative dash plaque as part of their registration! Register now to be a part of this memorable event here:



We look forward to seeing you soon!

http://www.corvettemuseum.com/regist...ing/info.shtml

Agenda:

ALL ACTIVITIES ARE OPEN TO EVENT REGISTRANTS ONLY

THURSDAY May 14, 2009

8:00am
NCM Opens

Pre-registration Credential Pickup Begins
On-site registration available
Located in NCM Conference Center (on Boulevard)

8:15am – 4:00pm
S1 Seminar: “Gordon's School” for C4 Corvette Troubleshooting



Gordon Killebrew is well known throughout the Corvette world as THE authority on the C4 1984-1996 Corvettes. Gordon will conduct his school at the NCM focusing on 1990-1996 model years from hood fit to code readings. This class will be a “hands on” class with your Corvette.

Pre-registration required
Limited to 12 participants only
Lunch provided
Located at the NCM Amphitheater
Special Pricing School Fee:
NCM Members: $150 per person
Non-members: $160 per person
Click here to visit Gordon's School

8:30am – 3:00pm
LT1: International Bluegrass Museum Scenic Tour and Lunch



Travel to Western Kentucky and the heart of Bluegrass music so named for its Kentucky origins. Bluegrass legend Bill Monroe was born and lived just outside of Owensboro which is the fitting home of the International Bluegrass Museum . And what more authentic way to take a break than lunch at the famous Moonlight BBQ.

Departs from NCM Logo Circle
Pre-registration required
Limited to 68 participants
Tour of Bluegrass Museum in Owensboro
Buffet Lunch at Moonlight Barbeque Inn includes 3 meat entrees
DYOC: Drive Your Own Corvette
Tour Fee:
NCM Members: $25 per person
Non-NCM Member: $35 per person.
Click Here to visit the Bluegrass Museum
Click Here to visit the Moonlight BBQ

11:00am-1:00pm Lunch Break – visit the new Corvette Cafe on the Boulevard
1:00pm-3:00pm
Golf Cart Autocross

Located at NCM front lawn
Open to all Event Registrants
Requires a driver (blindfolded) and a navigator

4:00pm-5:00pm
Official NCM Xpansion Guided Tour

Open to Everyone!
Meet in Lobby (by front doors)

5:00pm
NCM Closes

FRIDAY May 15, 2009

8:00am
NCM Opens.

Pre-registration Credential Pickup
On-site registration available
Located in NCM Conference Center (on Boulevard)

8:15am-10:00am
S2 Seminar: LT5 Round Table Discussion

Speakers: VIP guests
Open to registered event participants only
Limited to 75 participants only
Located in NCM Conference Center (on Boulevard)
Continental Breakfast - $8.00

9:00am-4:00pm
Gordon Killebrew School : "Drive Through Troubleshooting"

Registered Participants only
Located in NCM Truck Lot
Click Here to Visit Gordon's School

9:00am- 1:45pm
Silent Auction

NCM front lobby

10:00am – 1:00pm
Peoples/Celebrity Choice Car Show

Show cars park in NCM parking lot
Window placard available at Registration desk
Ballots and Ballot box at registration desk.

10:00am – 11:00am
S3 Seminar: Follow-up on LT5 that never was

Speaker: Graham Behan, Gary Cline, Jack Underwood, Dave McLellan
In Chevrolet Theater
Limited seating available

11:00am – 12:00pm
S4 Seminar: Callaway Cars as part of C4 History

Registered participants only
In Chevrolet Theater
Limited seating available

11:00am-3:45pm RT 1 Poker Run

Departs from NCM
Instructions and starting clue at Registration desk
Prize given for best poker hand

12:00pm-1:00pm
Lunch Break – visit the new Corvette Cafe on the Boulevard

1:00pm – 1:30pm
Group Photo Participants

Participants in Logo Circle
Photos $10 available Friday afternoon and Saturday at Registration

1:45pm
Car Show Awards

Located at Events Entrance and Logo Circle

2:00pm - 3:00pm
S5 Seminar: Availability of ZR-1 Repair Parts

Speaker: Marc Haibeck
Registered participants only
In Chevrolet Theater
Limited seating available

3:00pm - 4:00pm
S6 Seminar: TBA

Speaker: Dave McLellan
Registered participants only
In Chevrolet Theater
Limited seating available

5:00pm
Museum Closes

5:30pm
BBQ at the 1869 Homestead B&B

Departs NCM Logo Circle and drive at 5:15pm
Pre-registration Required
$15 members/ $25 non-members
Served by Whitt's BBQ
Menu: Pulled Pork & Chicken – 3 sides – dessert & beverage

SATURDAY May 16, 2009

8:00am
National Corvette Museum opens

8:00am – 12:00pm
Event Registration Pickup Times ( NCM Conference Center )

8:15am – 12:00pm
Autocross at Trace Die Cast Parking Lot

Gates open at 8:15am
Presented by: NCM Volunteers
Pre-registration Required
Autocross Participation Fee $20 per driver
8:45 Mandatory Driver meeting
Click here for Directions

9:00am-4:00pm
Gordon Killebrew School : "Drive Through Troubleshooting"

Registered Participants only
Located in NCM Truck Lot
Click Here to Visit Gordon's School

9:30am – 1:30pm
Digital Scavenger Hunt

Bring your cell phone or digital camera
Pickup clues at registration desk
Prize for most correct
Start anytime between 9:30am – 1:30pm

11:30am – 3:00pm
LT2 Road Tour and Lunch

Road Tour on KY back roads in Warren, Simpson and Logan counties
Staging at NCM Logo Circle and drive
Tour Fee $12
Pre-registration Required
Limited to 40 participants Only
Lunch at Chaney's Dairy Barn
Menu: Assorted sandwiches, soup, salads, beverages, ice cream
click here for Chaney's Dairy Barn

11:00am-1:00pm Lunch Break – visit the new Corvette Cafe on the Boulevard
1:00pm – 3:00pm


S7 Seminar – 2010 Corvette

Speakers: GM Manufacturing
In Logo Circle
Includes a walk around of the 2010 models

5:30pm
Cash Bar on NCM Boulevard at Conference Center

6:00pm – 9:00pm
BQT2: The Gathering Banquet & Auction

NCM Conference Center
By pre-registration only
$25 members/ $35 non-members

http://www.corvettemuseum.com/regist...g/agenda.shtml

COME ON PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Look at you go. I am going to try and make it.... Call me.

 

But ZR-1's and GS's are C4's

Seriously though, let me see if my new engine's together by then.

 

Git 'r dun! Lots of bone stock Zs to lay a wuppin' onto! Show these guys the C4 is a force to be reckoned with!

 

I will be down there with my C4!

 

SWEET! Glad to hear it!

 

If I am recovered from my hip replacement and back surgery coming up the 9th (next mon) and my c4 painted I will be there.

 

Don't sell these modded C4's short. There are plenty that will wupp some stroker Z's as well.

 

Dwight, unless something has change and you know something I don't (and that is possible) all NCM DRAG RACING events for 2009 have been cancelled. It is not on the schedule.
This Corvette Forum is having drag racing at the cruise in but it has nothing to do with the NCM, it is totally separate.

 

TTT for more info.

 

Anything you want to know from me?

 

Just trying to keep track of the events that include racing. I check for your threads in the drag racing section from time to time. I cant pre register for anything because the car is apart for paint and I'm not sure when I can get it together. I am making progress but work is keeping me busy.

 

I believe drag racing is weds/thurs night with the grand national boys!

 

Ya, that is what I found out. I hope it works out you.

 

Yep - the NCM didn't come through for us again! We arranged to have the drags on our own with the GN boys - and we can go anytime on wednesday or thursday, and it only costs $30! Pretty good deal really.

 

I can't see any! I'd call out some Callaways, but they don't do much more than get rubbed by a diaper. Uh oh.............

 

 

ttt

 

Id love to go, but it's a long way from home for my 86!

 

How far is that?