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Corvette Racing Expected to Get a Waiver to Race Current C8.Rs in 2022 IMSA GTD Pro Class

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Corvette Racing Expected to Get a Waiver to Race Current C8.Rs in 2022 IMSA GTD Pro Class

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Corvette Racing will apparently be allowed to compete in the new IMSA GTD Pro category slated to debut in January 2022 at the Rolex 24 At Daytona, according to a report this week by RACER.

[PICS] Kevin Hart Pays $825K for a ‘Mint’ 1959 Corvette Restomod at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale

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Kevin Hart Pays $825K for a 1959 Corvette Restomod at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale

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The seller of this 1959 restomod Corvette is laughing all the way to the bank, literally.

But it’s comedian Kevin Hart who will have the last laugh after purchasing this high-quality Pro-Touring-style C1 for an astonishing $825,000 (at no reserve, we might add) during last weekend’s < AHREF="https://www.corvetteblogger.com/tag/barrett-jackson/">Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.

MotorTrend Says E-Ray Corvette Will Be Quicker than the C8 Z06

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MotorTrend Says E-Ray Corvette Will Be Quicker than the C8 Z06

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One of the most appealing features of the rumored E-Ray Corvette will be its eAWD system that can apply power to all four wheels of the Corvette instead of the traditional rear-wheel-drive. That change alone has many speculating on just how fast the 0-60 MPH time will be as well as how that will compare to the performance-oriented Z06 model.

GMSV Confirms 2022 Corvette Models and Pricing for Australia, New Zealand

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GMSV Confirms 2022 Corvette Models and Pricing for Australia, New Zealand

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Corvette enthusiasts in Australia and New Zealand received the news that the highly anticipated C8 Corvette will be arriving sometime during the fourth quarter this year. For the first time ever, the C8 Corvette will be offered in Right Hand Drive straight from the factory in Bowling Green, Kentucky. GM Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) announced the time frame as well as the various models and pricing that will be available for customers in each country.

Collectors Xchange Looks to Disrupt the Auto Auction Space Through Personal Service and Technology

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Collectors Xchange Looks to Disrupt the Auto Auction Space through Personal Service and Technology

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In the next few weeks, a new specialty/collector car auction site will be launching with the aim of bringing the full auction experience to your mobile devices. The virtual auction service is called Collectors Xchange and its goal is to disrupt the auto auction space through personal service and technology. CX set out to create a new collector car marketplace designed with user-friendly features and to inject as much transparency into the auction process as possible.

Win a Red Mist 2021 Corvette Convertible and Racing Prize Package

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Win a Red Mist 2021 Corvette Convertible and Racing Prize Package


When you make a donation to the non-profit International Motor Racing Research Center at Watkins Glen, you are helping to preserve and share the history of motorsports. Your donation also enters you to win a Red Mist 2021 Corvette Convertible plus a trip to the Roned Fellows Performance Driving School and VIP membership to Watkins Glen.

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[VIDEO] Here’s a Corvette SUV Rendering We Can Get Behind!

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Here's a Corvette SUV Rendering We Can Get Behind!

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For years now, we’ve been telling you about a rumored broadening of the Corvette lineup that might include an SUV model or models.

GM Issues Service Bulletin For C8 Corvettes Over Faulty Wheel Castings

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GM Issues Service Bulletin For C8 Corvettes Over Faulty Wheel Castings

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Faulty wheels have been a touchy subject for Corvette owners, particularly those who own the C7 Z06 and Grand Sports as owners have complained for years about their aluminum wheels cracking under normal driving conditions. Now it appears that we have another issue with the Corvette’s wheels, but this time it’s affecting the new C8 Corvette.

The 2021 Corvette’s Average Transaction Price was $86,185 in February

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The 2021 Corvette's Average Transaction Price was $86,185 in February

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While the eighth generation Corvette starts out as a relative bargain compared to other mid-engine sports cars offering similar performance levels, customers are apparently loading up Chevy’s Stingrays with plenty of options and raising the final price much higher.

[PODCAST] Meet the C8 Corvette Owner Whose Epic Road Trip Covered Over 9,000 Miles

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[PODCAST] Meet the C8 Corvette Owner Whose Epic Road Trip Covered Over 9,000 Miles


Don’t miss this unique episode of CORVETTE TODAY as your host Steve Garrett visits with Michael DiGiorgio. Michael took a 19 day trip in his new C8 Corvette Coupe. He traveled over 9,000 miles, visited 23 different states, 17 National Parks, and over 100 points of interest.