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CORVETTE TODAY #163 - Corvette News & Headlines, Late May 2023 As we enter the Memorial Day week, there is a lot of news coming out in the world of Corvette! Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger is back on the show with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to detail all the important things happening with America's Sports Car. Here are a few of the topics covered by Steve and Keith on next week's show: 1. Engineers are spotted in what we think is the C8 ZR1 prototype 2. We have two new E-Ray videos available 3. New Z06 allocations went out in the middle of this month (May 2023) 4. The National Corvette Museum names a new Marketing Director 5. Australia recalls the 2022 C8 Corvette for being too loud 6. Did GM's Instagram page give us a C9 Corvette preview? Just because it's a holiday week doesn't mean that Corvette news slows down! These stories and many more are part of the Memorial Day week News & Headlines show. Listen to the podcast, watch the YouTube video, join the Facebook group, sign up for email notifications and shop in the Merchandise Store at: www.CorvetteToday.com

CORVETTE TODAY goes back to our friends at Carlisle Events to preview one of the largest GM shows in the country (next to Corvettes At Carlisle). Event Manager, Ken Appell, sits down with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to preview everything going on....and there's more going on than you think! There is a multitude of things happening during the GM Nationals...Steve was truly amazed! After you hear this show, you might want to put the GM Nationals on your events calendar!

CORVETTE TODAY #161 - Corvette News & Headlines, mid-May 2023 It's difficult to follow up an epic show like last week's CORVETTE TODAY episode with Harlan Charles, Tadge Juechter and Josh Holder. But the news doesn't stop - especially when it's Corvette news! Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, teams up again with Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger to keep you current and up-to-date on what's happening with America's Sports Car. Here are some of the topics covered in next week's show: 1. A new Bowling Green Assembly Plant Director is named to follow the retiring Kai Spande 2. GM tweeks the 2023 Order Guide to allow Museum Delivery and custom Z06 interiors to dealer sold orders 3. The C8 Z06 HTC will pace the 107th Indianapolis 500 4. A Stingray owner received a C8 Z06 as a replacement for his lemon car 5. Some 2023 Corvettes were built with the wrong suspension calibrations Just like clockwork, your CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show arrives, without fail, every other week with Steve Garrett and Keith Cornett. Listen to the podcast, watch the YouTube video, join the Facebook group, sign up for email notifications and shop in the Merchandise Store at: www.CorvetteToday.com

We have reached the Summit - the top of the mountain for CORVETTE TODAY! Corvette Brand Manager, Harlan Charles, Chief Engineer, Josh Holder and Executive Chief Engineer, Tadge Juechter are on this hour-long show for CORVETTE TODAY answering YOUR questions! Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, was fortunate and lucky enough to get the "Holy Trinity" for Corvette to sit down with him during the Michelin NCM Bash and talk Corvette. Add 3 are informative, insightful and funny as they answer your questions from MidEngineCorvetteForum and CorvetteForum. DON'T MISS THIS SHOW...listen to it or watch on YouTube. We have actual footage of all 3 talking to Steve Garrett on YouTube! This is epic...the three main men of Corvette are on this week's CORVETTE TODAY show!

CORVETTE TODAY #159 - Corvette News & Headlines, Early May 2023 Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, is fresh back from the National Corvette Museum's Michelin NCM Bash. And so is Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com. Steve and Keith bring you up-to-speed on the latest news in the world of Corvette. Plus, they offer an overview of the Michelin NCM Bash as well. Here are some of the topics that Steve and Keith will cover next week: 1. The C8 E-Ray VIN #001 sells at Barrett Jackson for $1.1million 2. Corvette Racing results at Long Beach and Spa 3. A C8 Z06 brakes the 9's on the track 4. Oops...a C8 Z06 is delivered with a Stingray badge, not a Crossed Flags badge 5. GM will be phasing out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 6. What's new for Corvette coming in 2024. 7. Corvette is the coolest thing made in Kentucky Plus, we will have a full wrap-up of the Michelin NCM Bash too! Be sure to join us on this week's CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show. Listen to the podcast, watch the YouTube video, join the Facebook group, sign up for email notifications and shop in the Merchandise Store at: www.CorvetteToday.com

On this episode of CORVETTE TODAY, you get to meet another one of the men behind the scenes of Corvette. Aaron Link is Chevrolet's Global Vehicle Performance Manager. He is responsible for how your Corvette rides and feels when you drive it. Aaron joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, and talks about his upbringing, his school career and how he got his job with GM. Aaron has had one job...with GM! Aaron talks about his involvement with the C8 Corvette and its variants. And like so many on the Corvette team, this is his dream job! Get up close and personal with Aaron Link on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!

CORVETTE TODAY # 157 - It's The Start Of Year #4 For CORVETTE TODAY We are incredibly proud to announce that this News & Headlines show with Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger marks the beginning of year #4 for CORVETTE TODAY! As we start the 4th year of CORVETTE TODAY, this podcast and YouTube video show remains the ONLY current podcast dedicated to Corvette. We also celebrate the start of year #4 with a brand new CORVETTE TODAY logo! Here are a few of the topics that your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, and Keith Cornett will cover on next weeks show... 1. GM delivered over 7.900 Corvettes in the first quarter of 2023 2. Chevrolet extends model-year 2023 until September 1st 3. Corvette Academy puts out a new E-Ray video 4. A preview of upcoming races for Corvette Racing 5. A C8 Z06 hits 182 mph on the Texas Mile These stories and more as we celebrate the beginning of year #4 of the only current podcast dedicated to Corvette...CORVETTE TODAY! Listen to the podcast, watch the YouTube video, join the Facebook group, sign up for email notifications and shop in the Merchandise Store at: www.CorvetteToday.com

The National Corvette Museum holds its annual Michelin NCM Bash at the end of April. Maci Johnson from the National Corvette Museum joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to preview this years Bash. You'll hear about all the seminars and excursions available. Plus, Maci updates us on what is on exhibit at the Museum. Be sure to check out this episode of CORVETTE TODAY and sign up for this years Michelin NCM Bash!

CORVETTE TODAY #155 - CORVETTE NEWS & HEADLINES, EARLY APRIL 2023 Spring has sprung, flowers are starting to peek through, and the flow of Corvette information continues to permeate our world. Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger makes his every-other-week return to CORVETTE TODAY along with your host, Steve Garrett, to provide you with the latest insight on what's happening in the world of Corvette. Here are a few of the topics Steve and Keith will cover this week: 1. A judge grants class action lawsuit status to GM's 8-speed transmission lawsuit. 2. You can now download the 2023 Corvette brochure. 3. The Engine Appearance Package, Z06 Engine Cover and X-Brace are now available for purchase. 4. Barrett Jackson will sell VIN #001 E-Ray later this month in Palm Beach. 5. Chevrolet adds gloss black wheels to the E-Ray Visualizer. 6. The C8 Corvette runs almost 192 mph on the shuttle runway. CORVETTE TODAY keeps you "in the know" on everything Corvette every other week! Don't miss this update available right now! And be sure to forward this email along to your Corvette friends! Listen to the podcast, watch the YouTube video, join the Facebook group, sign up for email notifications and shop in the Merchandise Store at: www.CorvetteToday.com

As we finish the month of March and Women's History Month, we honor the first woman inducted into the Corvette Hall of Fame, Betty Skelton. Cindy Sisson, CEO of GSEvents and Pam Miller, Co-Producers of the documentary Betty Skelton: Boundless join your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to highlight Betty's illustrious career. The list of Betty's accomplishments are too many to list here. She broke barriers that no woman had crossed prior to her. After watching and/or listening to this episode of CORVETTE TODAY, you'll understand why Betty is the first woman to be inducted into the Corvette Hall of Fame. Enjoy this insightful episode about Betty Skelton on CORVETTE TODAY!

Driving Season and Car Show Season is almost here! And CORVETTE TODAY has all your news & headlines to keep you up-to-date and current on what's happening in the world of Corvette. Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger is back with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to deliver the goods! Here are a few of the topics that Steve and Keith will discuss next week... 1. Chevrolet crossed over 101,000 C8 Corvettes built to date! 2. The deadline for customer-sold orders for the C8 Z06 is April 5th 3. GM files a patent application for a Lidar Vision System 4. The 1953 C1 Corvette, VIN #100, to the Spring Carlisle Auction 5. The C8 Corvette wins the Kelly Blue Book Best Resale Value Award It's the latest and the greatest Corvette news, delivered every other week, on CORVETTE TODAY! Listen to the podcast, watch the YouTube video, join the Facebook group, sign up for email notifications and shop in the Merchandise Store at: www.CorvetteToday.com

The name, Kim Baker, is not necessarily synonymous with Corvette Racing-he didn't racing for the Corvette Team. What Kim Baker did do is dominate the GT Class SCCA National Championships and Endurance Races in a showroom-stock C4 Corvette! As a matter of fact, Baker and his Corvette were so dominating that the SCCA disallowed them to race in the series, prompting Chevrolet to create it's own Corvette-only race series called The Corvette Challenge Series! Bakeracing dominated in its day. Kim joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to talk about his life, his racing and what he's doing today. Corvette Racing fans, don't miss this episode! It's a different Corvette Racing, SCCA-style on CORVETTE TODAY.

I don't know about you, but I always look forward to Springtime - it's my favorite time of year! It also signals the opportunity to get your Corvette out and drive it more! CORVETTE TODAY has so much to tell you about from the world of America's Sports Car. And Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger is back to team up with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to keep you up-to-date and informed. Here are a few of the topics discussed on next week's show... 1. Corvette wins the JD Power 2023 Canad ALG Residual Value Award 2. What happened to C8 Z06 allocations for the end of Feburary??? 3. The C8 Corvette wins the Loyalty Award from S&P Global Mobility 4. Has the 1953 C1 Corvette, VIN #001 really been found? 5. The C8 Z06 goes up against a lot of competition, like the Ferrari 458, the Porsche GT3 and the McLaren 765 LT 6. The three Cunningham Corvettes that raced at Le Mans in 1960 are finally back together for the first time Stay on top of it all in the world of Corvette with CORVETTE TODAY! Listen to the podcast, watch the YouTube video, join the Facebook group, sign up for email notifications and shop in the Merchandise Store at: www.CorvetteToday.com

CORVETTE TODAY #149 - Corvette News & Headlines, Mid February 2023 If you want the latest Corvette information, your best source is the CORVETTE TODAY Podcast show and YouTube video! Every other week, Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett to keep you current and up-to-date on America's Sports Car. Next week is no exception...here are a few of the stories Steve and Keith cover on next week's show: 1. A new C8 Z06 suffers engine failure after only 621 miles of driving 2. GM's Color Chief says a "color renaissance" is coming for automobiles 3. Retired GM Exec, Bob Lutz, talks about the development of the C7 Corvette and gives us budget and a timeline for it 4. The 2024 E-Ray visualizer shows a viewable engine cover for the hard-top convertibles 5. The C8 Z06 is the fastest car in the Car & Driver Lightning Lap 6. The Stradman is already selling his yellow C8 Z06 7. You can now order the C8 "boomerang" in Carbon Fiber from GM Don't miss a single episode of CORVETTE TODAY. These News & Headlines shows every other week will keep you on top of everything happening with Corvette! Listen to the podcast, watch the YouTube video, join the Facebook group, sign up for email notifications and shop in the Merchandise Store at: www.CorvetteToday.com

On this very special 150th regular episode of CORVETTE TODAY, Corvette Chief Engineer, Josh Holder, comes back to the show to talk about everything E-Ray, but from a mechanical and technological point of view. Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, really delves into the technology that makes this 2024 Corvette E-Ray so special. You'll learn how the two engines (the electric front engine and the internal combustion engine in the back) work together, how the E-Ray generates and recovers electrical power. Josh even talks about his favorite thing about the E-Ray! It's a special 150th regular episode of CORVETTE TODAY with Corvette Chief Engineer, Josh Holder!

Reeves Callaway makes his return to the CORVETTE TODAY show to talk about Callaway Cars and the 35th anniversary of Callaway Cars and their relationship with GM, Chevrolet and Corvette. Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, and Reeves trace the early beginnings of Callaway Cars, how they became affiliated with GM and Corvette and then discuss the future of his company. Help us celebrate the 35 year association of Callaway Cars and Corvette on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!

CORVETTE TODAY #147 - Corvette New & Headlines, Early February 2023 We are finally into February...is it Springtime yet? Even though we are still in Winter, there is an abundance of Corvette news to be had! Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger returns with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to deliver all the headlines making news in the world of Corvette. Here are a few of the topics Steve and Keith will be covering this week.... 1. GM is gearing up to make 6th generation small-block V8 engines for trucks and SUV's 2. The Bowling Green Assembly Plant set a new record for Z06 production in one day. 3.. Corvette Racing results at the first race of the year in Daytona 4. Chevrolet formally introduces the Corvette GT3.R 5. The 1969 Corvette ZL1 sells at Sotheby's for $3.14 million 6. The Corvette C8 Z06 will be for sale in Canada and Mexico These stories and many more in this week's CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show! Listen to the podcast, watch the YouTube video, join the Facebook group, sign up for email notifications and shop in the Merchandise Store at: www.CorvetteToday.com

In 1960, Briggs Cunningham took 3 Corvettes to France to race at Le Mans. After that race, the cars were brought back to the United States, put back to original and sold to consumers. The #3 car was recovered about put back to the way it was when it raced in 1960 at Le Mans and is owned by a private owner. The #2 car is owned by Bruce Meyers of the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. But what happened to the #1 car? After a long legal battle, Kevin Mackay from Corvette Repair in Long Island, New York, has been putting this historic Corvette back to it's original 1960 livery for the past year (after it was purchased by Briggs Cunningham's family at auction). Kevin comes back on CORVETTE TODAY to tell the story of the #1 Cunningham Corvette and to tell you when and where you can see this car...with it's two siblings! If you love the history of Corvette and it's racing past, DO NOT MISS this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!

Corvette Marketing & Brand Manager, Harlan Charles returns to CORVETTE TODAY with your host, Steve Garrett, to talk about the new 2024 Corvette E-Ray. Harlan gives us an extensive overview is this revolutionary new Corvette and give us insight never heard before about the upcoming E-Ray. You don't want to miss this CORVETTE TODAY Extra. Harlan Charles and the new Corvette E-Ray, in detail, on CORVETTE TODAY!

With the announcement of the 2024 Corvette E-Ray, your CORVETTE TODAY host Steve Garrett, and Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger have a lot to tell you about !!! Plus, we get a possible glimpse into the Corvette future with Manny Katakis from Muscle Cars & Truck with what the C9 Corvette could look like. Besides the E-Ray, here are some of the other stories Steve and Keith will discuss.... 1. Corvette beats the Porsche 911 as Consumer Reports most satisfying car to own. 2. GM delivers over 9,000 Corvettes in the 4th quarter of 2022 3. Corvette Racing debuts the GT3.R on January 27th at the Rolex 24 4. The Mecum Auction at Kissimmee sells the very first Corvette Sting Ray 5. The National Corvette Museum hosts exhibits to celebrate 70 years of Corvette 6. Our Corvette Insider, Manny Katakis, from Muscle Cars & Trucks, gives us possible insight on the C9 Corvette and whether or not it will still have an internal combustion engine. All the Corvette E-Ray news you want and need plus much more on next week's CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show! Listen to the podcast, watch the YouTube video, join the Facebook group, sign up for email notifications and shop in the Merchandise Store at: www.CorvetteToday.com