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Eagles Song ‘Life in the Fast Lane’ Inspired by True Story of Cocaine and a Fast Corvette

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Eagles Song 'Life in the Fast Lane' inspired by True Story of Cocaine and a Fast Corvette


If it hadn’t been for a Corvette, we might not be blasting “Life in the Fast Lane” out of our mid-engine Stingray speakers some 45 years later.

That’s the word from Far Out Magazine in a story explaining the source for one of the Eagles’ greatest songs ever. (A cool story for sure, but they messed up who actually was in the Corvette!)

Save 12% on Portable Protection for Your Corvette from Mid America Motorworks

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Save 12% on Portable Protection for Your Corvette from Mid America Motorworks

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Why The 2023 Corvette Z06 Sounds Like A Ferrari

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Why The 2023 Corvette Z06 Sounds Like A Ferrari

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A DOHC and Flat-Plane Crank Explainer

Editor’s Note: The majority of this story originally appeared in October 2019, when the official C8.R reveal, and some boring homologation rules led our author on a speculative journey into the 5.5L V8 with dual overhead cams and a flat-plane crankshaft that he thought would be found behind the cockpit of the C8 Z06. After yesterday’s incredible tease, this information seems more relevant and likely to be correct than ever; enjoy!

Corvettes for Sale: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 4-Speed on BaT Auctions

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Corvettes for Sale: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 4-Speed on BaT Auctions


Looking back, it’s hard to believe that Chevrolet sold more Corvettes in 1979 than any year in its history, especially considering the anemic performance of the base 195 horsepower 350 V8 engine.

But if you were around back in the ’70s, you know that the Corvette may not have been as powerful as it once was or what it is now, but future Boomers like this writer still loved Corvettes. Compared to my first two cars, a used 1970 Monte Carlo and then a new 1979 260 V8 Cutlass Supreme Brougham, the ’79 Corvette was as strong as Popeye.

[VIDEO] Hennessey Races at Stock C8 Corvette Vs Tuned Dodge Durango

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[VIDEO] Hennessey Races at Stock C8 Corvette Vs Tuned Dodge Durango


Size matters when it comes to this drag race between a Dodge Hellcat Durango and a stock C8 Corvette.

Earlier, before the good folks at Hennessey worked that magic under the hood, the new mid-engine Stingray was able to come back from an early deficit and beat the Durango.

This 427 Contest Ends 7/27 – Enter Now And Get DOUBLE ENTRIES!

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This 427 Contest Ends 7/27 - Enter Now And Get DOUBLE ENTRIES!


The entry period for the Classic Corvette Dream Giveaway is coming to a close next week as Tuesday, July 27th is the deadline for entering.

[VIDEO] Chevrolet Confirms the 2023 Corvette Z06 to Be Revealed This Fall

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[VIDEO] Chevrolet Confirms 2023 Corvette Z06 to Be Revealed This Fall


Chevrolet surprised us this morning with some fantastic news regarding the C8 Corvette Z06.

The latest iteration of America’s Favorite Sports Car will be revealed this fall as the 2023 Corvette Z06!

RUMOR: Corvette Racing’s New GT3-Spec C8.R Expected in 2024

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RUMOR: Corvette Racing's New GT3-Spec C8.R Expected in 2024

Photo Credit: Richard Prince for Corvette Racing


Corvette Racing will run C8.Rs modified to GT3 specs for the 2022 and 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar seasons before debuting an all-new GT3-spec car in 2024.

Corvettes for Sale: 1954 Corvette Has Been ‘In the Family’ Since New

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Corvettes for Sale: 1954 Corvette Has Been 'In the Family' Since New


For the first time since it was driven off the lot at a Chevy dealership, this 1954 Corvette will soon have a new family’s name on the title.

[PODCAST] Lance Miller Previews Corvettes at Carlisle on the Corvette Today Podcast

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[PODCAST] Lance Miller Previews Corvettes at Carlisle on the Corvette Today Podcast

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For episode #66 of the Corvette Today Podcast, our friend Lance Miller of Carlisle Events joins host Steve Garrett to talk about this year’s Corvettes at Carlisle show to be held August 26-28 at the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle, PA.