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The Newsletter of the Crescent City Corvette Club
New Orleans, Louisiana
Our Website: www.crescentcitycorvetteclub.com Our Sister Club: www.capitalcorvette.org.nz Volume 9 Issue 8 August 2016 Page 1
2016 Officers
President: Bob Darcey [email protected]
[email protected] President: Gordon Willhoft
Secretary: Lisa Sansoni [email protected]
Treasurer: Elisha Darcey [email protected]
2016 Board of Directors
Joe Mesa [email protected]
James Boudreaux [email protected]
Michael Leeds [email protected]
Bill Folse [email protected]
Robert Leeds [email protected]
Jimmy Herod [email protected]
[email protected] Besnard
Bill Matthews [email protected]
Stanley Kenney [email protected]
Immediate Past President: Felix Famularo
President Emeritus: Terry Gilbert Webmaster: Wayne Latour Membership Director: Bill Folse Newsletter Editor: Bob Darcey Postmaster: Dusty Portie
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Announcements
General Membership meeting Friday, August 19th, 2016, at the Italian Pie, 5650 Jefferson Hwy, Harahan. Dinner at 6:00 PM and meeting will start at 7:00PM. August Board meeting will held on August 8th. 14th Annual Vettes at the Beach. September 9th – 10th. See page 15 Bar-B-Que, Wine & Hill Country Tour. September 22nd – 25th. See page 16 Extravetteganza! GNOCC. October 15th in Slidell. See page 19 Angola Prison Rodeo, October 23rd. Check your email for details Vettes by the Shore, MGCCC. October 29th. Biloxi. Details soon
Corvette Events: Check for upcoming events on the Confederation Calendar: http://www.localcalendar.com/pu
blic/confederation
President’s Signals
August 2016
Hello Everyone!
It’s HOT!!!! “Feels Like” temperatures over 100o every day! If you like hot weather
then this is your time of year! As for me, my favorite temperatures are 73o or less!
Air conditioning is the greatest invention ever! My first experience with A/C in an automobile was in 1972 when my Dad brought home a new Ford sedan. Every vehicle that I have owned since 1977 has been equipped with A/C. Fast forward to 2016 and I find that the A/C unit in my Corvette is not cooling correctly. When I start the car the A/C unit blows cold, but within a few minutes the air turns warm. I have tried changing the settings on the unit to no avail. Looks like its time for a visit to the dealer, sooner than later! I don’t bring this up to put down the car. In fact, this is the first time that I have ever had a problem with any of my Corvettes. This is my third Corvette and all have been the most reliable cars that I have ever owned. This is why I enjoy owning and driving my Corvette. There is no better sports car available on today’s market at any price! We are coming into the busiest time of the year. If you enjoy driving your Corvette on the track then Nola Motorsports Park has just what you need. They have Lite & Heavy Track Nights scheduled in August. These events include classroom training and multiple 20 minute track sessions, instructor lead on Lite nights. Dates for the Track Nite Lite are August 2 and August 30. Track Nite Heavy dates are August 3 and August 31. For more information go to www.nolamotorprts.com. Car Shows in the near future include Vettes at the Beach, in Pensacola (September), and Extravetteganza (October) . More info on these two shows can be found later in this newsletter. The details on the Texas Bar-b-que, Wine and Hill Country Tour (September 22-25) begin on page 16. Felix Famularo is working hard to make this an unforgettable Corvette experience! You can expect thrilling rides, smooth wine and fine BBQ dining on this trip. Make sure that you contact him and make your hotel reservations! The August Board meeting has been pushed back to August 8
th due to a health problem;
location to be announced. Enjoy your Corvettes!
Wave at ‘em. Wave even if they don’t wave back. They might not know any
better.
BobD
August Birthdays
Gordon Willhoft Aug 01
Fendwick Binder Aug 04
Bill Gieseler Aug 05
Sue Beth Shurtleff Aug 05
Juanita Gilbert Aug 11
Barbara Zitzmann Aug 11
Maria Couevas Aug 12
Gerry Gieseler Aug 13
Russell Belsome Aug 14
Terry Gilbert Aug 17
David Stiebel Aug 17
Jay Sonier Aug 18
Susan Triche Aug 21
Dustie Portie Aug 22
Jerry Dennies Aug 27
Keith Triche Aug 27
Jimmy Herod Aug 28
Tom Murphy Aug 28
Lisa Sansoni Aug 28
David Swindler Aug 29
Carolyn Willhoft Aug 29
Judy Stiebel Aug 30
Page 2
Corvette Racing Wins 100th! Corvette Racing scored its 100th ever win at in the IMSA WeatherTech Championship’s Northeast Grand Prix from Lime Rock
Saturday, an achievement that had been hanging over the team’s head since it scored its 99th victory in the Sebring 12 Hours
earlier this year.
In its 20 years of competition, the Corvette squad’s 100 wins have helped Chevy claim 10 manufacturer’s championships in GT
racing. Those 100 wins include eight at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, three at the Rolex 24 At Daytona and ten at the Mobil 1
Twelve Hours of Sebring. They also holds a record 10 team championships in the now-defunct American Le Mans Series.
Partners like Pratt & Miller, builders of the Corvette C5-R, C6.R and C7.R Pratt & Miller, have made it possible for Corvette
Racing to become one of the most successful GT teams in all of modern day motorsport. Like Pratt & Miller, Mobil 1 and
Exxon Mobil have been with Corvette Racing since it first began testing the C5-R in 1996 ahead of a competition debut in 1999
and have stuck with the team ever since.
Mobil 1 wished Corvette Racing a big congratulations on its 100th win with a short tribute video, which we’ve embedded
below. As a reminder, you can watch the team gun for its 101st win when the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship
heads to Road America for the Continental Tire Road Race Showcase on August 7th
Read more: http://gmauthority.com/blog/2016/07/mobil-1-congratulates-corvette-racing-on-100th-win-video/#ixzz4Fd6lTGwt
Page 3
This Electric Chevy Corvette Could
Break 200 MPH This Week
Later this week in central Florida,
an electric Chevy Corvette might set a
new world record for battery-powered
vehicles, potentially becoming the first
street-legal EV to crack through the 200 mph barrier.
The EV 'Vette in question is the same electric Chevy that currently holds the world top speed record for street-
legal electric cars—Genovation Cars's Corvette GXE, a heavily-modified C6 Z06 that's had its 7.0-liter V-8
yanked in favor of dual electric motors slapping down around 700-horsepower and 600-lb.-ft. of torque. That
current record, the company says, was set by accident; the electric carmaker was simply testing the car out, and
the GXE happened to blast past 186 mph in the process. This time, Genovation is actually going for gold.
“We think the car is fully capable of breaking 200mph,” Genovation Cars CEO Andrew Saul told Wired.
During the previous run back in February, the GXE wasn't even operating at full power, Saul said. Since then,
the Genovation team has pulled the car apart, cranked up the output of the dual liquid-cooled motors, and
tweaked it in myriad ways to better optimize it for high-speed running.
Just as during the car's first record run, Genovation will be running the GXE at Cape Canaveral's Johnny
Bohmer Proving Grounds, blasting the black Corvette down the same three-mile runway the space shuttle used
to land on before America abandoned space travel to Elon Musk and the Russians. And just as last time, Johnny
Bohmer himself will be handling wheelman duties. Considering he's blasted cars from a dead stop to more than
280 mph in a mile before, hitting 200 on a three-mile runway should be a cinch.
In case you're interested in plugging in one of these Genovation Corvette GXEs in your driveway, the company
says it will soon be bringing similar electrically-converted gas-powered sports cars to market for the low, low
price of roughly $330,000. Yes, you could have three loaded Tesla Model Ss for that money, but if that's where
your mind goes, you're missing the point.
Page 4
Stolen Corvette crashes into gun store, firearms
taken UPDATED 10:16 AM EDT Jul 27, 2016
LOUISVILLE, Ky. —A stolen Corvette was used to ram the front bar security gates of a gun store on Fern Valley
Road early Wednesday morning, according to Louisville Metro police.
Police said after the Corvette smashed through the gates, someone stole firearms from Tilford’s Discount Guns.
An alarm in the business alerted police to the scene around 5 a.m. and another caller around the same time said
there was a Corvette in the side of the building.
Let’s be careful out
there!
Page 5
1. What model years make up “midyear” Corvettes? 1963 - 1967
2. In how many model years did Corvette production exceed 40,000 units? Nine
3. In what model year were Factory Auxiliary Hard Tops first offered for the Corvette? 1956
4. In what model year was engine displacement raised to 327 cu.in. from 283 cu.in.? 1962
5. The 1971 model year had two exclusive colors. What were they? Nevada Silver & Brands
Hatch Green
6. What was the most popular color in 1971? War Bonnet Yellow (bet you thought it was red!)
1. How many gallons of gasoline did the optional “Big Tank”, available from 1963 – 1967, hold?
2. What does the word “Cove” refer to, and in what year models did this appear?
3. What milestone occurred on June 1, 1981?
4. What was the most popular color in 1967?
5. In what year did an AM/FM radio become standard equipment?
6. In what year was an “Oil Life Monitoring System” first used in a Corvette?
Page 6
Hot Springs 2016, Greg & Rhonda Elder
Birmingham Indoor Show, Greg &
Rhonda Elder
Page 7
TriCity Show, Beaumont, TX., Greg & Rhonda
Elder
Bill Folse’s Callaway received
Bloomington Gold
Certification! Page 8
More Bloomington Gold Cars on Display…
Page 9
Indianapolis Speedway Museum
The group that went to Bloomington Gold also visited the Speedway Museum and took a spin on the track…
Page 10
Bob & Gayle and Felix & Mary
on the Speedway
Look what Felix found! This will
keep the birds away from his car!
Now how do I get it home?
Page 11
On the way home from Indianapolis Felix and Mary took a detour…
Page 12
Corvette Clubs from all over the area gathered at the Veterans Home in Biloxi, MS., to honor retired
Vets. They shared a meal, took rides in the Corvettes and shared stories about the cars and their service
to our country.
Page 13
A group of members went to Jackson, MS, on July 15th
& 16th
for the Mississippi Corvette Classic…
Page 14
http://miraclestripcorvette.com/2016-vettes-at-the-beach/
Page 15
Confederation of Corvette
Clubs of Louisiana
presents its
2016 TEXAS WINE & HILL COUNTRY TOUR It’s a “Y’all Come”.
Thursday, Sept. 22nd - We will depart New Orleans for a layover in Katy,
Tx. Possibly an “Orange Slush” party by the pool.
Friday, Sept 23rd – “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” NOT! But we will have
breakfast at the Bluebell Creamery in Brenham, TX. On to Austin where we
will have lunch overlooking the lake. Can you say Bar-B-Que? The afternoon
will be taken up with several wine tastings and driving the back roads to
Kerrville. Did I say WINE TASTINGS? The wineries are beautiful and save
a little trunk space ‘cause you might want to bring some home. Those who
haven’t had a chance to drink a “Lone Star” beer at the saloon in
Luckenbach, TX will have that opportunity. If you have, have another one.
Who knows, Willie, Whalen and the boys might be there….Dinner is
overlooking the river in Kerrville. Page 16
Saturday, Sept 24th – Tour the Museum of the Pacific War (including Admiral
Nimitz’s home) in Fredericksburg. ROAD TRIP to the Broken Spoke for
lunch. Back to the motel via Easter Island to see the Moi. Dinner will be
special. A six course dinner with wine paring at the Woodrose Winery in
Stonewall. Don’t worry. Only one ounce of wine will be served at each
course, so we should be able to walk out of there.
Sunday, Sept 25th - We come home. Awwwwww!
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO!
Let me know you are coming ([email protected]),
Make reservations at the Comfort Inn in Katy (281-392-8700) for Thursday,
Sept 22nd for one night and the Best Western in Kerrville (830-896-1313)
for Friday, Sept 23rd for two nights.
WHAT I WILL DO!
Make a batch of “Orange Slush”.
Send out a registration form.
Finalize the detailed itinerary.
Do my best to make sure everyone has a good time.
YEEHAW!
Felix Felix Famularo Aka: Cruize Control Confederation of Corvette Clubs of Louisiana www.ccc-la.com
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2016 TEXAS WINE & HILL COUNTRY TOUR
UPDATE #1 – 7/27/2016
It’s a “Y’all Come”.
When making your reservations at the Comfort Inn in Katy, TX, ask for a
room in my name and change it to your name. The rate is $99.00.
When making your reservations at the Best Western in Kerrville, TX, ask for
a room in the “Corvette Club” block. The rate is $104.95 per night.
Dinner Saturday night at the Woodrose Winery is The Italian menu.
It will be $38 per person, and will include:
· Caesar Salad
· Artichoke, Cheese & Olives Antipasta
· Italian Wedding Soup
· Fettucine Alfredo with Mushrooms and Sun-dried Tomatoes
· Lasagna
· Tiramisu
And a wine paring with each course.
YEEHAW! WEST WE GO! NOT THE TOWN, EITHER…..
Felix
Cruize Control
Page 18
SHOW DETAILS
THE SHOW IS ON
SATURDAY OCT 15, 2016
AT
BAYOU COUNTRY
1101 EAST HOWZE BEACH RD.
(I-10 AT OAK HARBOR EXIT)
SLIDELL, LA. 70461
THE SHOW HOST HOTEL
THE HAMPTON INN
56460 FRANK PICHON RD
WOW! THE HAMPTON INN IS TOTALLY BOOKED
NOW!
OUR NEW OVERFLOW HOTEL IS :
HOLIDAY INN SLIDELL
372 VOTERS ROAD,
SLIDELL, LA 70461
PHONE (985) 639-0896
BLOCK CODE "CORVETTE CAR SHOW"
RATE $99.00 / NIGHT.
THE PRE SHOW PARTY
FRIDAY NIGHT
OCT. 14TH, 7:00 P.M.
AT
THE HAMPTON INN
Greater New Orleans Corvette Club
PRESENTS OUR 25th ANNUAL
ALL CORVETTE CAR SHOW
on October 15th, 2016
10:00AM TO 3:00PM
REGISTRATION 8:30 TO 10:00
at the
Bayou Country General Store
In Slidell, LA Page 19
This must be a dream!
Page 20
Membership Application
New Renewal
Name:___________________________, ____________________, _________________ Last First Middle
Address: ______________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ___________
Home Phone: ( _____ ) _________ - _____________
Bus. Phone: ( _____ ) _________ - _____________
Cell Phone: ( _____ ) _________ - _____________
Pager: ( _____ ) _________ - _____________
Email Address: ______________________________________
Birthday: _______ / _______ Month Day
Spouse / Associate: __________________________, ________________, _______ Last First Middle
Bus. Phone: ( _____ ) _________ - _____________
Cell Phone: ( _____ ) _________ - _____________
Email Address: ______________________________________
Birthday: _______ / _______ Month Day
Corvette Information
Year: __________ Color:________________ Coupe: Roadster: Hardtop:
Year: __________ Color:________________ Coupe: Roadster: Hardtop:
Membership Classification
Member - $55.00 per year
● (Includes one Associate Member)
Auxiliary Member - $15.00 per year
● Club Affiliation ___________________________
● (Receives Bulletin; but must pay to attend all CCCC functions)
Junior Member - $5.00 per year
Please check off the
phone numbers that
you would like CCCC to
contact you with.
Mail to: Crescent City Corvette Club
7229 Zimpel Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
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