Random Corvette Fact of the Month: C5 Trunk Space

Surprisingly, the C5 has more trunk space than one might think.  Two full sets of golf clubs in luxury golf bags fit easily inside.  There are also three "cubby holes" with covers that open up below the floor of the trunk.  These can hold smaller items like shoes, coats, etc. 

However, this doesn't mean that other model years of the Corvette do as well.  The C4 and the C6 both have less space, especially the coupes.

Random Photo of the Month: The Nos Car

Saw this badge on a yellow C5 Corvette at a show in 2005.  The car was actually equipped with Nitrous Oxide.  A yellow bottle was installed in the trunk which was open for viewing by the public (show off!).  I really don't understand the need for rocket propellant on a car that already comes standard from the factory with 350 horsepower.  Ok, I lied, maybe I do.  Wow. 

Random Corvette Fact of the Month: The Corvette Name

The Chevrolet Corvette was named after the corvette, a small manuverable warship.  Corvette warships are commonly used today by a number of modern navies, although some do not the use the term corvette.  Corvette ships are typically armed with small- to medium-caliber guns, surface-to-air missles, and underwater weaponry, and are typically used in conjunction with gunships during battle. 

Random Photo of the Month: The Tuxedo Dragster

I call this car the "The Tuxedo Dragster."  It's a highly modified C1 Corvette drag race car that I photographed at a Corvette event in 2004.  Wow.  Check out that engine. 

The car attracted quite a crowd.  The engine had a nice growl and the fat tires gave the car a nice bounce.  Didn't get to see it race, though.

News about the C7 Corvette

Here's a link to news about the C7 Corvette coming in 2014:

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/blogs/autosblogpost-ros.aspx?post=f9c648a2-1632-48d0-98b6-21fda42c5e0c&icid=autos_2103&GT1=22017

Photo Gallery: A Weekend at the Races

Welcome to Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin!  These photos are from the ALMS race weekend that was held in August 2011. 

Corvette Racing at Road America: Aug 18-21

The Corvette Racing Team will be competing in the ALMS race at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin this weekend.  The weekend caps off with the Corvette World Tribute to 100 Years of Chevrolet on Sunday.

Here's a link to the American Lemans site highlighting the race:  http://americanlemans.com/primary1.php?cat=news%7C16100

Additional race info is on the Road America site.