ZR-1 Road Trip - Vettes on Lex Corvette Show - Corpus Christi - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

QB93Z · 09-06-2016

Hello from Bristol, Tennessee. Lyndi and I are on the road again.

We left Westminster Tuesday morning. We are headed to Corpus Christi, Texas for the Vettes on Lex Corvette Show.

Vettes on Lex is a special Corvette Show that I have wanted to attend since I got my first ZR-1. The USS Lexington is a World War Two era aircraft carrier that is now a museum ship in Corpus Christi, TX. 400 corvettes will be parked on the flight deck of the Lexington. Here is a view of last year's event:

The proceeds from the show will be used to support the Wounded Warrior Project. Due to the cost required to certify the safety of the aircraft elevator, this will be the last year that Corvettes will be parked on the Lexington's deck. This makes it very special to us to have been selected to participate this year.

Our route to Texas is south on I-81, I-75, I-59, I-10, US-59 and US-77.

I designed or route to drive about 420 miles a day to allow some time each day for sightseeing.

Our early departure gave Lyndi the opportunity to take some interesting photos with shadow accents:

to be continued.......

QB93Z · 09-06-2016

Our first stop was near Glasgow, VA to see Natural Bridge and Natural Bridge Caverns.

The Natural Bridge area has been a tourist destination since the the 1700's and was first owned by Thomas Jefferson, and surveyed by George Washington. The limestone arch was created by the erosion of the underlying rock leaving a massive rock bridge:

US Highway 11 crosses the gorge on top of the rock bridge.

Nearby is the deepest cavern on the US East Coast. The caverns have been open to visitors since the late 1880's. The 45 minute guided tour of the caverns was well run and the caverns are definitely worth visiting.

Later in the fall the caverns are home to three species of Bats. We did see one small Tri-Color Bat on the ceiling of the cave:

Jim

BlackSheepz · 09-06-2016

Thanks for taking us along once again Jim!

I totally forgot about this since I saw it earlier this year, and am very sad that it's the last time they will do it. My work schedule would not have permitted the trip for us this year, but I'm thrilled to live vicariously through your and Lyndi's photos!

Thanks again and excited to have another one of your threads so soon!

Travel safe!

gbrtng · 09-06-2016

Great Cajun food and entertainment at Prejean's in Lafayette LA. You're headed that way.

http://prejeans.com/

A1990 · 09-07-2016

Jim were you able to get Joe's contact information?

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MickeyD · 09-07-2016

Jim what day is show. I have an office in CC and need to make a trip down there. Or maybe if its on the weekend we could get some of the Texas group to do a quick get together with you guys for dinner or something. Or maybe in Houston on your way back.

Mike

Roadster · 09-07-2016

Once again great pics for us to view. Enjoy your trip and be safe. Sounds very exciting to be part of the upcoming event.
Have fun......

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diamond zr1 · 09-07-2016

Jim/looking forward to seeing you on the Lex/we decided to leave the twin turbo car /fidanza/ home and bring our dark red 91 zr1/great pictures///maybe we could plan a hot rod type power tour next summer where zr1s can join in as we go across this beautiful country,and start and stop wherever they want//so someone with only a long weekend might go from Oklahoma city to Dallas then head back home//route 66 would be a great route//lets talk this weekend//safe driving,and more pictures

QB93Z · 09-07-2016

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Originally Posted by MickeyD

Jim what day is show. I have an office in CC and need to make a trip down there. Or maybe if its on the weekend we could get some of the Texas group to do a quick get together with you guys for dinner or something. Or maybe in Houston on your way back.

Mike

The show is Saturday and Sunday, Sep 10-11. If some ZR-1 guys can come to the show, I would be thrilled. We will arrive on Friday afternoon. On Saturday morning, we start loading the flight deck at 5 AM. Vettes stay on the Lexington until Sunday evening. Unload starts at 5 PM. Lyndi and I HAVE to be back in MD on Wednesday, so we will be driving north on Sunday evening.

Jim

QB93Z · 09-07-2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbrtng

Great Cajun food and entertainment at Prejean's in Lafayette LA. You're headed that way.

http://prejeans.com/

Thanks for the tip Glen, we do plan on getting some seafood in Lafayette.

Jim

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QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,687	ZR-1 Road Trip - Vettes on Lex Corvette Show - Corpus Christi Hello from Bristol, Tennessee. Lyndi and I are on the road again. We left Westminster Tuesday morning. We are headed to Corpus Christi, Texas for the Vettes on Lex Corvette Show. Vettes on Lex is a special Corvette Show that I have wanted to attend since I got my first ZR-1. The USS Lexington is a World War Two era aircraft carrier that is now a museum ship in Corpus Christi, TX. 400 corvettes will be parked on the flight deck of the Lexington. Here is a view of last year's event: The proceeds from the show will be used to support the Wounded Warrior Project. Due to the cost required to certify the safety of the aircraft elevator, this will be the last year that Corvettes will be parked on the Lexington's deck. This makes it very special to us to have been selected to participate this year. Our route to Texas is south on I-81, I-75, I-59, I-10, US-59 and US-77. I designed or route to drive about 420 miles a day to allow some time each day for sightseeing. Our early departure gave Lyndi the opportunity to take some interesting photos with shadow accents: to be continued....... __________________ If it isn't fun, you aren't doing it right! 1990 Black ZR-1 - sold 1993 Quasar Blue ZR-1 1994 Competition Yellow ZR-1 1995 Dark Purple ZR-1 Maryland State Coordinator WAZOO Member Last edited by QB93Z; 09-06-2016 at 08:57 PM.

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QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,687	Re: ZR-1 Road Trip - Vettes on Lex Corvette Show - Corpus Christi Our first stop was near Glasgow, VA to see Natural Bridge and Natural Bridge Caverns. The Natural Bridge area has been a tourist destination since the the 1700's and was first owned by Thomas Jefferson, and surveyed by George Washington. The limestone arch was created by the erosion of the underlying rock leaving a massive rock bridge: US Highway 11 crosses the gorge on top of the rock bridge. Nearby is the deepest cavern on the US East Coast. The caverns have been open to visitors since the late 1880's. The 45 minute guided tour of the caverns was well run and the caverns are definitely worth visiting. Later in the fall the caverns are home to three species of Bats. We did see one small Tri-Color Bat on the ceiling of the cave: Jim

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BlackSheepz Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 152	Re: ZR-1 Road Trip - Vettes on Lex Corvette Show - Corpus Christi Thanks for taking us along once again Jim! I totally forgot about this since I saw it earlier this year, and am very sad that it's the last time they will do it. My work schedule would not have permitted the trip for us this year, but I'm thrilled to live vicariously through your and Lyndi's photos! Thanks again and excited to have another one of your threads so soon! Travel safe! __________________ --Marc 1990 ZR-1 #2530 1992 LT1 6 speed Gone but not forgotten: 1988 Z52 4+3 Last edited by BlackSheepz; 09-06-2016 at 09:39 PM. Reason: My attention to detail is lacking

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gbrtng Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio area Posts: 1,179	Re: ZR-1 Road Trip - Vettes on Lex Corvette Show - Corpus Christi Great Cajun food and entertainment at Prejean's in Lafayette LA. You're headed that way. http://prejeans.com/ __________________ “Buy the best example of what you want, and pay whatever it takes. That way, you cry only once.” ~ Bruce Meyer

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A1990 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Grand Island NE Posts: 1,508	Re: ZR-1 Road Trip - Vettes on Lex Corvette Show - Corpus Christi Jim were you able to get Joe's contact information? Sent from my iPhone using the ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app __________________ Dennis Fierstein 90 ZR-1 #2562 Atomic-Z ZR-1 Net Registry Chairman of the Board ZR-1 Net Registry Treasurer

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MickeyD Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Conroe Texas Posts: 315	Re: ZR-1 Road Trip - Vettes on Lex Corvette Show - Corpus Christi Jim what day is show. I have an office in CC and need to make a trip down there. Or maybe if its on the weekend we could get some of the Texas group to do a quick get together with you guys for dinner or something. Or maybe in Houston on your way back. Mike __________________ 1990 ZR1 Red/Black #2469 1990 ZR1 Black/Black #843 1993 ZR1 Ruby 40th Anniversary #112 Last edited by MickeyD; 09-07-2016 at 11:16 AM.

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Roadster Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Warrington PA Posts: 1,913	Re: ZR-1 Road Trip - Vettes on Lex Corvette Show - Corpus Christi Once again great pics for us to view. Enjoy your trip and be safe. Sounds very exciting to be part of the upcoming event. Have fun...... Sent from my SM-G935P using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app __________________ Tom 1994 ZR-1 #009 "captured test fleet car" 1974 LS4 454 Vert 1982 L83 CFI...now a retired "dd"....Sold WAZOO Member Last edited by Roadster; 09-09-2016 at 09:35 PM.

09-07-2016	#8
diamond zr1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: diamond lake /washington Posts: 223	Re: ZR-1 Road Trip - Vettes on Lex Corvette Show - Corpus Christi Jim/looking forward to seeing you on the Lex/we decided to leave the twin turbo car /fidanza/ home and bring our dark red 91 zr1/great pictures///maybe we could plan a hot rod type power tour next summer where zr1s can join in as we go across this beautiful country,and start and stop wherever they want//so someone with only a long weekend might go from Oklahoma city to Dallas then head back home//route 66 would be a great route//lets talk this weekend//safe driving,and more pictures