2025 ZR-1 Gathering and Mountain Run, May 11-17

[ZR1North]

Exciting news everyone - the ZR-1 Net Registry and Grand Sport Registry will be back in Bowling Green, KY, for Gathering 2025 from May 14-17. The week will be kicked off with a "meet n greet" the evening of Wednesday, May 14. We are working on an actioned-packed agenda for which we will provide details as things are firmed up. Mountain Run 11, for those who wish to participate, will proceed the Gathering from May 11-14.

The Gathering "track day" will be the afternoon of Friday, May 16. The National Corvette Museum Motorsport Track (NCM MSP). We have selected the option that provides the greatest number of laps possible per registrant during the four-hour track rental period. The cost per registrant and registration details will be available in the coming weeks.

Other features of the three-day Gathering will include: Thursday, May 15, an all-day poker run in the Nashville area which will include visits to interesting car collections, points of interests, and a group dinner in an amazing outdoor setting; Saturday, May 17, bourbon run, and; drag racing, as a participant or a spectator, at Beechbend Raceway Park. Other features may be added as the schedule is finalized and specific times are determined.

Note also that the Gathering will follow Mountain Run 11 (MR11) which begins Sunday, May 11, so this will be an opportunity for an action-packed week for folks that have the time to participate in these back-to-back events.

As noted, more information will be provided in the coming weeks, but one thing people can do now is reserve hotel rooms within the blocks reserved.

For participation in the Mountain Run, please sing-up by directly contacting contact George Jones at MR11@zrwon.com to reserve your room and a spot on MR11. MR11 dates are as follows:

Sun 5/11 - Arrival/Meet n Greet
Mon 5/12 - Day 1, Runs
Tue 5/13 - Day 2, Runs
Wed 5/14 - Day 3, shortened runs with a caravan to Bowling Green for those attending the Gathering.

For Gathering 2025 hotel reservations, visit Holiday Inn, Bowling Green (Wilkson Trace, University Plaza) at the following link: "%ZR-1 Net Registry and Grand Sport presents: C4 Gathering". The negotiated rate of $139.95 per night will be displayed when using this link. Should you prefer to reserve a room by phone, call the hotel directly at 270-745-0088 and tell them you are with block code "ZR1" to secure the block rate of $139.95/night. The negotiated rate includes a hot breakfast for each of the nights reserved at the special rate.

Stay tuned on the ZR-1 Net Registry and Grand Sport websites, and the ZR-1 NR Heart of the Beast publications for more details in the coming weeks. We look forward to seeing you in 2025.

Bob Lambe
ZR-1 Net Registry
Events Chair

[Mikey]

The 35th anniversary of the car and the 25th anniversary of the registry! Looking forward to seeing you all again soon!

[WARP TEN]

Good to hear Bob. Looking forward to it. Don't forget the Lane Auto Museum as a possible activity. --Bob

[Tony Davila]

Bringing both Zs to this. Awesome!

[efnfast]

I should be able to make this one.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Thank you Bob for all the work you and others put in to make this happen. I can only imagine.

I think I will fly in from Japan for this one since it has been some years since I attended a Gathering. It will suck to be Z less so maybe I can rent a Corvette at least. Aloha!


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[Corvettes White]

Anyone want to make the pilgrimage from California with me? East via I 40 return via I 70 and I 15.

George

[WARP TEN]

Thank you Bob for all the work you and others put in to make this happen. I can only imagine.

I think I will fly in from Japan for this one since it has been some years since I attended a Gathering. It will suck to be Z less so maybe I can rent a Corvette at least. Aloha!


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Craig, if you fly in from Japan, I will bring and gift to you that bottle of D-51 Sake that you helped on translating. Don't know that it would be drinkable, but still it would be fun to take back to Japan. It would be good to see you again. --Bob

[Tony Davila]

Just called Holiday Inn and they said the club booking is from the 14th 21st of May not 11th 14th. Something is incorrect, can leadership please look into this.

[ZR1North]

Just called Holiday Inn and they said the club booking is from the 14th 21st of May not 11th 14th. Something is incorrect, can leadership please look into this.

Thanks for letting me know, Tony. The Gathering/Holiday Inn is indeed from May 14-17 (checking out on the 18th) as I noted in my initial post. The Mountain Run, which starts May 11, is separate; please email George Jones at the email address in my post to secure the MR reservations.

I made my Holiday Inn reservations using the link I provided and had no issues. If you're having issues making reservations by phone, I'd advise you to suggest the agent speak to Zach, the manager. I am looking at the contract which shows the dates as being Wednesday, May 14-17 (four nights) at the rate of $139.95.

[Tony Davila]

Thanks for letting me know, Tony. The Gathering/Holiday Inn is indeed from May 14-17 (checking out on the 18th) as I noted in my initial post. The Mountain Run, which starts May 11, is separate; please email George Jones at the email address in my post to secure the MR reservations.

I made my Holiday Inn reservations using the link I provided and had no issues. If you're having issues making reservations by phone, I'd advise you to suggest the agent speak to Zach, the manager. I am looking at the contract which shows the dates as being Wednesday, May 14-17 (four nights) at the rate of $139.95.

Perfect, date is even better for me. Booking now.

[dredgeguy]

Efenfast and I are booked, going to be a long winter waiting for this event!

[Young1]

I just made reservation for Tom and I. We will be attending MR11 as well. These days it seems Quasar only gets out in May. But when May comes, she gets a LOT of attention. Looking forward to late nights in the lobby.

[dredgeguy]

Are the GM plant tours open? Never was able to make a plant tour visit so hope that would be available this time around.

[efnfast]

Good thinking Charlie, I'd be up for that.

[Subfixer]

The link: %ZR-1 Net Registry and Grand Sport presents: C4 Gathering, does not go anywhere.
Is there a better link?
Thanks

[ZR1North]

[QUOTE=Subfixer;345656]The link: %ZR-1 Net Registry and Grand Sport presents: C4 Gathering, does not go anywhere.
Is there a better link?
Thanks[/QUOTE

Sorry to see that you are having problems. The link does work as I and others have used it. if you continue to have issues with launching the Holiday Inn registration page by clicking on the link within the thread, copy the entire link (including the ?%? sign at the beginning) and paste it into your browser. That will take you directly to the Holiday Inn reservation with the special rate negotiated for May 14-17 (four nights).

[WARP TEN]

[QUOTE=Subfixer;345656]The link: %ZR-1 Net Registry and Grand Sport presents: C4 Gathering, does not go anywhere.
Is there a better link?
Thanks[/QUOTE

Sorry to see that you are having problems. The link does work as I and others have used it. if you continue to have issues with launching the Holiday Inn registration page by clicking on the link within the thread, copy the entire link (including the ?%? sign at the beginning) and paste it into your browser. That will take you directly to the Holiday Inn reservation with the special rate negotiated for May 14-17 (four nights).

Or just call them directly at 270 745-0088 and ask for reservations. I always book rooms that way; I used to run a hotel company and I always liked to see how the staff handled things. I also found it helped when there was an issue, like overbooking that was denying me a reservation, but which I knew they would clear of no-shows after about 5 PM. At least back in the (very long ago) day.---Bob

[jmglyder]

Thanks Bob for all your efforts planning this event!!

[Erik]

Room booked.
Looking forward to meeting you all.

[ZR1North]

Are the GM plant tours open? Never was able to make a plant tour visit so hope that would be available this time around.



We got a more definitive position on plant tours this week, Charlie. Unfortunately, no tours are being booked at this time.

We?ll keep at it over the next few months to ensure we?re in the mix once they open the plant for tours again. Tours would be great for the Friday morning ahead of track day. Fingers crossed.


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[Subfixer]

Reservations made for the Gathering.

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[ZR1North]

Room booked.
Looking forward to meeting you all.

Great to see you worked through the issues.

[Russ Sobczak]

Can?t find registration tab for gathering in marketplace, anyone else having trouble?

[ZR1North]

Can?t find registration tab for gathering in marketplace, anyone else having trouble?

Thanks for thinking forward to the event registration Russ. We have not yet finalized the registration page. We want to have all the details regarding each sub event, including costing, developed before we open the page. That will happen later this year or perhaps even early in the new year.

I would encourage everyone to make the Holiday Inn reservations however, as the dates are carved in stone.

I hope that helps.

[WARP TEN]

I am a bit confused. This thread refers to the Gathering as being held on May 14-17, 2025. I just went to the Registry home page to sign up and it says the dates are May 5-11. What are the correct dates before I make hotel reservations? --Bob

Edit--sorry--I looked closer and the Registry home page refers to the 2024 Gathering, not to the 2025 Gathering. Am I correct to assume that the May 14-17 dates are correct for 2025? And any chance someone could correct the Registry home page to reflect next year's Gathering? Thanks, Bob

[ZR1North]

I am a bit confused. This thread refers to the Gathering as being held on May 14-17, 2025. I just went to the Registry home page to sign up and it says the dates are May 5-11. What are the correct dates before I make hotel reservations? --Bob

Edit--sorry--I looked closer and the Registry home page refers to the 2024 Gathering, not to the 2025 Gathering. Am I correct to assume that the May 14-17 dates are correct for 2025? And any chance someone could correct the Registry home page to reflect next year's Gathering? Thanks, Bob

Morning Bob.

I think what you are referring to on the Registry page is the small banner that advertised the 2024 events. Thanks for noting that. I'll see what we can do about having that updated promptly. As for 2025....

The Gathering is as advertised - starting Wednesday, the evening of May 14 with the meet and greet and concluding the evening of Saturday May 17. The hotel block is reserved for those four nights. The Mountain Run commences the weekend before May 14 - George (Gunny) has details.

Finally, The only thing we can reserve at this point is the Holiday Inn in Bowling Green. As for the event registration itself, we are working through the details so that when we open the registration page, each sub event for each day will be displayed along with the cost to participate. We hope to have that up and running in early-to-mid January.

I hope that helps.

Bob Lambe
Events Chair

[WARP TEN]

Morning Bob.

I think what you are referring to on the Registry page is the small banner that advertised the 2024 events. Thanks for noting that. I'll see what we can do about having that updated promptly. As for 2025....

The Gathering is as advertised - starting Wednesday, the evening of May 14 with the meet and greet and concluding the evening of Saturday May 17. The hotel block is reserved for those four nights. The Mountain Run commences the weekend before May 14 - George (Gunny) has details.

Finally, The only thing we can reserve at this point is the Holiday Inn in Bowling Green. As for the event registration itself, we are working through the details so that when we open the registration page, each sub event for each day will be displayed along with the cost to participate. We hope to have that up and running in early-to-mid January.

I hope that helps.

Bob Lambe
Events Chair

Thanks, Bob. I'll do my hotel reservations sometime soon. On the Registry home page, this is what I see both before and after I log in. It surprised me but I understand that once you get some details squared away it will get corrected. --Bob

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Craig, if you fly in from Japan, I will bring and gift to you that bottle of D-51 Sake that you helped on translating. Don't know that it would be drinkable, but still it would be fun to take back to Japan. It would be good to see you again. --Bob

Hi Bob, So sorry I missed this and for my late reply. Thanks for such a gracious offer, but you really should keep that historical keepsake. Unfortunately I can?t make it next year. I really would like to see you again as only few times in one?s lifetime they meet great people like you. Thank you for your thoughts my friend.

[WARP TEN]

Hi Bob, So sorry I missed this and for my late reply. Thanks for such a gracious offer, but you really should keep that historical keepsake. Unfortunately I can?t make it next year. I really would like to see you again as only few times in one?s lifetime they meet great people like you. Thank you for your thoughts my friend.

You are too kind, but I am sorry to hear you can't make it to BG in 2025. Maybe another time soon. --Bob

[HAWAIIZR-1]

You are too kind, but I am sorry to hear you can't make it to BG in 2025. Maybe another time soon. --Bob

Mahalo for your thoughts Bob! I?ll shoot for Carlisle 25 as the next opportunity. Take care until then.

[Jagdpanzer]

Never could get the hotel linlk
"%ZR-1 Net Registry and Grand Sport presents: C4 Gathering"
to work.
So I called and booked direct.

[ml3126]

Room booked. Looking forward to seeing all the beautiful ZR-1.

[ABBEZR1]

We are booked!! Looking forward to a great event!!

[WARP TEN]

Booked my reservations. FYI they now sneak in a $5 a day fee for parking in their huge parking lot. Never did that before. Nickel and diming us now like all the rest. And they now charge a $50 fee for early departure; never did that before either. Oh well. Looking forward to it. --Bob

[WARP TEN]

I am confused. I booked my room for the gathering at the Holiday Inn University Plaza as we were all instructed to do since that will, as usual, be the HQ hotel for us. But today I got an email from Mark Horner urging me to book at a different hotel, the "Embassy Suites by Hilton Bowling Green, 556 Hub Boulevard, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Please register using the below link for the ZR-1 Net Registry https://group.embassysuites.com/tf91ux" Can someone enlighten me why I got this? Have we changed hotels at the last minute? --Bob

[efnfast]

Sounds like we have a new hotel. I got the same email. I hope this doesn't split the group in two. We've had enough of that.

[WARP TEN]

Sounds like we have a new hotel. I got the same email. I hope this doesn't split the group in two. We've had enough of that.

Yep, don't need that. Doubt we have a new hotel as everyone so far has booked at the Holiday Inn. Maybe just a mistake? I hope. Anyway I am going to the Holiday Inn because my car already knows how to get there. Hope I am not lonely. --Bob

[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

The info below is copied from the thread in the members section from Mark.

:cheers:
Marty

Re: 2025 ZR-1 Gathering and Mountain Run, May 11-17
Gentlemen,

We are queueing up a membership email covering quite a few topics, including the change to the hotel we are basing out of for the Gathering in Bowling Green, KY. It has changed to:

Embassy Suites, Bowling Green, 556 Hub Boulevard, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42103. Please register using the below link for the ZR-1 Net Registry
https://group.embassysuites.com/tf91ux

The reason for the change is the feedback received from 2 board members regarding recent stays at the property. Our apologies for this late notice.

Regards,
Mark
__________________
Mark Horner
President, ZR-1 Net Registry
91 ZR-1 #2016
95 ZR-1 #21 DRM-600, LPE 385
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[efnfast]

I've heard the Holiday Inn is headed down hill, but most of us are already booked.

[A1990]

I've heard the Holiday Inn is headed down hill, but most of us are already booked.



They indicated they would understand if you want to cancel


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[Tony Davila]

Probably just staying at Holiday Inn since I'm booked there. I'm only sleeping there anyways. If I hadn't booked yet then Embassy Suites it is.

[efnfast]

This is going to split us up into two groups. We've done that already.

[WARP TEN]

This is going to split us up into two groups. We've done that already.

You know, I think I will just cancel my HI reservation and not bother. Depending how things work out this year, maybe I will come next year. This is the kind of decision making that has caused us many problems in the past and it looks like we are still at it. The opinion of two board members? And now everyone who has booked the HI will have to change? No thanks. Odd that Mark didn't have the courtesy to post here about this and maybe ask opinions from others about any issues at the HI before changing. --Bob

[dredgeguy]

Just cancelled Holiday Inn and made a reservation for Efnfast and I at the Embassy Suites.

[A1990]

Just cancelled Holiday Inn and made a reservation for Efnfast and I at the Embassy Suites.



Thanks Charlie. It wasn't an easy decision for us to change hotels. Once we got confirmation from our hotel contact directly of the conditions we knew we had to change. HI staff understood and plan to renovate later in 2025 and hoped we'd consider them in the future.

Bright side there is bar at embassy suites!


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[Vette Guy]

All,

Trust me, I did not take the proposal of a change lightly, nor do I believe did other members of the board. We've built relationships over the years there, however in receiving the feedback we did and scouring recent online reviews, I believe the board made the best decision for us this year. We discussed all the issues with the hotel and they understand our concerns. They are working hard addressing these issues and preparing for a mass renovation of their facility at the end of this year. By all means, if you do not want to change your existing reservation, you are fine. I believe you can join us at the Embassy Suites, however I don't believe those staying at the Embassy Suites can frequent the old hotel's bar without a parking pass.

Regards,
Mark

[ZR1North]

For what it is worth?

I was the one who initially raised concerns over HI after multiple members from my local Corvette club would not even stay the first of multiple nights after what they discovered during their visit this past fall. No hot water, handles coming off in their hands, mold, dehumidifiers going 24/7 to deal with the dampness, etc, etc.

I realize the frustration with having to change things in Feb. I am no longer a member of the board, so I?ll be frank in saying we all ought to be supporting the board?s decision to make this change. The flip side of the decision would have been to expose us to run-down facilities for five days and four nights - would those complaining about the change have wanted that?

Come on folks - these guys give up more hours than you could know to keep this club alive and vibrant, so when they make a tough decision with our interests in mind, how about a little understanding and support!!!

Bob Lambe


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[Mikey]

See you all soon!

[efnfast]

After hearing from some of the board members and getting an explanation, thank you for moving us. - Steve

[WARP TEN]

OK on second thought, I have booked the Embassy Suites. See you all there. --Bob

[efnfast]

OK on second thought, I have booked the Embassy Suites. See you all there. --Bob
Glad to hear it.

[ZR1North]

Good call on the move guys. Glad to see most or all of us will be together.

Bob L


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[Gunny]

For what it is worth?

I was the one who initially raised concerns over HI after multiple members from my local Corvette club would not even stay the first of multiple nights after what they discovered during their visit this past fall. No hot water, handles coming off in their hands, mold, dehumidifiers going 24/7 to deal with the dampness, etc, etc.

I realize the frustration with having to change things in Feb. I am no longer a member of the board, so I?ll be frank in saying we all ought to be supporting the board?s decision to make this change. The flip side of the decision would have been to expose us to run-down facilities for five days and four nights - would those complaining about the change have wanted that?

Come on folks - these guys give up more hours than you could know to keep this club alive and vibrant, so when they make a tough decision with our interests in mind, how about a little understanding and support!!!

Bob Lambe


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Amen, bro ... thanks for all your past & continued support.

FWIW, I stayed there last November during the Vets 'n' Vettes event. A tent in the parking lot would have been better.

I'll see everyone at the Embassy Suites.

[Subfixer]

Moved my stay to Embassy Suites also. See y'all there.

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[ml3126]

I am a member here is there a different registration I need for Bowling Green? Switched my hotel also. Thanks for the heads up.

[Mikey]

I am a member here is there a different registration I need for Bowling Green? Switched my hotel also. Thanks for the heads up.

Just go into the registry store members only section and select which events you want to participate in. Many are free and some have a cost but the costs are just for venue or food not a moneymaker for the registry.
Overall it is the best value car enthusiast event in the nation!

[Mikey]

Final planning for the Poker Run is shaping up nicely. Going to be a really great day packed with really cool roads and stops plus all the camaraderie to be had along the way and at the group dinner in a very memorable setting.
Need to get final headcount to the caterers for lunch and dinner so if you haven?t signed up yet but want to please get it done via the registry store ASAP!

[dredgeguy]

Excited to get started this weekend for MR11 and the Gathering. We will have a 4 car caravan driving together. Scott, Barry, Steve (from NH) and I will meet up in Frederick, Maryland and make the trip to the hotel in Dillsboro. We will be in 1 C8 and 3 C4 ZR-1's. Hoping for clear skies and no car issues. Looking forward to seeing everybody!

[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

Have FUN Charlie!

Enjoy the time with friends, the drive and 243!
:cheers:
Marty

[dredgeguy]

Thanks Marty but calling your baby 243 has hurt 246's feelings. Don't worry, I will have a talk with her and she will get over it! With 117,000 miles on her now, wonder if I can join the 120/120 club on this trip? Had fun joining the 100/100 club in 2020.

[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

Clearly I said 246; You must be mistaken...........
:wink:

:cheers:
Marty

[AirbusDriver]

Enjoy the road trip!

[tgonyaw]

Can not go this year
Had a great time last year
Enjoy the roads, the cars, the people

[LarryMow]

I wont be making it this year. Im leaving for a week in Key West this coming Wednesday. I will miss everyone, the roads and the fun...but, I will drown my sorrows by having a daiquiri or a mai tai on the beach for you guys! Yall have fun, post plenty of pics and stay safe!!!

[WARP TEN]

I wont be making it this year. Im leaving for a week in Key West this coming Wednesday. I will miss everyone, the roads and the fun...but, I will drown my sorrows by having a daiquiri or a mai tai on the beach for you guys! Yall have fun, post plenty of pics and stay safe!!!

If you are going to Key West, the very least you could do is have a Margarita to honor Jimmy Buffett. Would love to be there with you, wasting away in Margaritaville! --Bob

[LarryMow]

If you are going to Key West, the very least you could do is have a Margarita to honor Jimmy Buffett. Would love to be there with you, wasting away in Margaritaville! --Bob

I hear ya, Im sure there will be several Margaritas consumed along with everything else. Just so long as I dont get eaten by a shark, Im gonna be fine. 😂

[WARP TEN]

Just got back from the Gathering (had to leave a bit early) and I wanted to say that it was sure fun to see so many guys I have known for many years. Gunny, Mark, Marc (who I see fairly regularly), Phil, Steve, Charlie and others, plus nice to meet a few of the younger generation. Lots of great cars, good meals and a few (free) drinks at the Embassy Suites bar. Tornado sirens and nasty storms not so much fun, but at least they seemed to have spared the hotel and immediate environs as well as our cars; sorry for the damage and loss of life elsewhere in Kentucky and other nearby states. Anyway, Glad I made the trek. Looking forward to next year. --Bob

[Young1]

Thanks to all Gunny, Glenn, Phil, Dennis, Mark, Mike for a wowser week of sights, experiences, friends, new friends, memories and a tornado warning. I got home ok with Quasar with a constant vibration and one quart of oil. Got 12 months to get her ready for next years events!

[efnfast]

What a great trip! Old friends, new friends. 3,135 miles, 14 states, 1 speeding ticket. - Steve

[Mikey]

Awesome week thanks everyone! Great to see you all again.
I look forward to seeing the flyover of all the cars on the lawn at the end of the poker run. And I hope someone got some video from the sky deck at NCMMP!

[richcory]

is there a way to get the photo from the drone at the dinner at the end of the poker run?

[Mikey]

I imagine once Scott processes his work then he will share

[dredgeguy]

Well that was a blast. Thanks to the Board and all members that put this trip together. It is a lot of work and you all pulled it off perfectly. Have attached a few photos for your viewing pleasure.

[richcory]

Awesome photos