Here’s what happens when you pit Chevy’s Corvette Z06 against Dodge’s Viper TA. Hint: All hell breaks loose when the drivers put their feet down.

To get a better understanding of exactly what gives the Z06 its edge, we solicited some seat time with Chris Barber, one of only 33 people in all of GM authorized to test anything the company takes on the track.

As far as the general public goes, ‘The Big Lebowski’ is arguably the Coen Brothers’ most popular movie. But that’s probably not the case among the Corvette-loving public.

Corvette Forum is announcing a collaboration with Tadge Juechter, Corvette Vehicle Line Executive and Chief Engineer. Tadge has agreed to answer your questions in the forum’s new “Ask Tadge” section — a Corvette Forum exclusive.

Now’s your chance to buy a piece of racing history and own Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s 1999 Callaway C12 Corvette. The price sure looks right.

Looking for one of the easiest performance enhancing modifications you can make on your Vette?

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