ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015

[RussMcB]

Originally Posted by LT5Vette

<snip>, sounds like a lot of fun activities. <snip>

Are they available somewhere? This will be my first one, so I'm not sure what they do at these things. Still waiting to see before we make plans. Hard to understand why we can't even see a tentative schedule, even if not finalized. Some information is better than none.

[Vette Guy]

All,

This should be visible on the NCM website later today. The presentations will move, and we are anticipating additional VIP Speakers to join us. Changes will be made to the NCM posted schedule as needed.

Here's the tentative schedule:

Sunday, May 10 - Mountain Run start at Fontana Village

Monday, May 11 - Mountain Run day 1; overnight at Fontana Village

Tuesday, May 12 - Mountain Run day 2; overnight at Country Inn/Suites or Candlewood Suites in Alcoa

Wednesday, May 13
2:00pm – 5:00pm Advance and Onsite Registration Opens

• NCM Lobby

6:00pm – 11:00pm Welcome Reception - Holiday Inn University Plaza

• 1021 Wilkinson Trace, Bowling Green, KY
• Pizza and Refreshments provided
• No Charge for ZR-1 Net Registry and Grand Sport members
• Holiday Inn University Plaza Lobby

Thursday, May 14
8:00am NCM / Corvette Café Opens

8:00am – 5:00pm Advance and Onsite Registration Opens

• NCM Lobby

9:00am – 11:30am / 11:30am – 2:00pm / 2:00pm – 4:30pm
VIP Corvette Plant / NCM Tour
Trained Professional Guides provided by NCM will explain line and processes in its entirety – Questions answered on the spot
• Pre-Registration is Required
• Shuttle to and from Plant Provided
• $50 Per Person / Only 4 People Per Guide
• Meet in front of NCM Delivery Office
• Regular Public Tours available through http://www.corvetteassembly.com

8:00am – 4:00pm NCM Motorsports Park Activities

TOURING LAPS 8am – 12pm

If you’ve always wanted to take your Corvette on the track, but didn’t want to commit to an entire day of “thrashing”, here is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Convertibles? Trailer Queen? NCCC Concours Winner?
No track experience? No helmet? Passengers?
NO PROBLEM!!
Touring Laps Last Approximately 4 Laps
NOTE: Sand-bagging will not be permitted and will be enforced by a full-field Black Flag and end-of-session for everyone.
$45

HOT LAPS 12pm – 1pm
Ride with a Professional driver in one of the Corvette Museum’s Corvettes.
Rides are approximately 2 Laps – ONSITE Registration ONLY
$100 Per Ride

Track X 1pm – 4pm
The Track X program is a new driving event at the NCM MSP. This activity takes place in an autocross-type environment, with coned gates and dedicated start and finish lines, but on the racetrack. It will be an open event, with no class structure –Runs will not be timed. Participants can expect between 2-3 runs, with an average lap taking about 1:40+ seconds, and most cars reaching speeds in excess of 90 mph!
We utilize 1.7 miles of our 2 mile West Track to make a fast but technical course to either hone your driving prowess, or to give you the chance to try out the whole track thing. We encourage a social atmosphere of non-competitive learning for any and all to come out and experience this awesome facility.
Rules: All participants must be in a track appropriate vehicle, and have a valid drivers’ license. Drivers under the age of 18 must have a guardian present to sign minor waiver. Convertibles are welcome! A helmet, close toed shoes, and long pants are required. We do have a very limited amount of rental helmets that will be available for $25 per day, but we encourage all participants to bring their own (the Corvette Museum Store has HJC helmets very competitively priced). Please be sure that your vehicle is safe for track use, no loose items, battery and wheels all tight and secured, and no leaks of any kind. Unfortunately passengers will not be allowed for speed runs.
$75
http://www.motorsportreg.com/events/...orsport-828141
Shogun Concessions on site for your hunger needs

'Meet n Greet’ Gathering at WahBah Steakhouse
- NCM reservations will be for 25 participants ea. at 5:00pm / 5:30pm / 6:00pm / 6:30pm
• 2361 Russellville Rd Bowling Green, KY
• Open menu
• Pay on your own
• Must register through the NCM – no unregistered show-ups please

Friday, May 15
8:00am NCM / Corvette Café Opens

9:00am – 11:30am / 11:30am – 2:00pm / 2:00pm – 4:30pm
VIP Corvette Plant / NCM Tour
Trained Professional Guides provided by NCM will explain line and processes in its entirety – Questions answered on the spot
• Pre-Registration is Required
• Shuttle to and from Plant Provided
• $50 Per Person / Only 4 People Per Guide
• Meet in front of NCM Delivery Office
• Regular Public Tours available through http://www.corvetteassembly.com

8:00am – 9:00am How and Why the Grand Sport was created
• John Heinricy – speaker
• Chevrolet Theater

9:00am – 10:30am Prototype that never came to be
Graham Behan brought the GM concept of a 475hp motor in the C4 Corvette to life in his Ruby Red ZR-1 1993 Corvette. Come listen to Graham’s story on how he made the car become a reality.
• Graham Behan – speaker
• Question and answer session
• Chevrolet Theater

10:00am – 12:00pm SHOW & SHINE
• Celebrity Choice
• $10 Registration
• Parking Lot A
• Awards given during Banquet

10:30am – 12:00pm Transmission Discussion for the LT-1, LT-4 and LT-5
• Bill Boudreau – speaker
• Question and answer session
• Chevrolet Theater

12:00pm – 1:30pm Lunch

1:30pm – 2:30pm How the C4 Evolved into the ZR-1
Why the 1989 ZR-1 Wasn’t Built
• Dave McLellan - speaker
• Question and answer session
• Chevrolet Theater

2:30pm – 3:30pm Grand Sport Reg. Meeting
• NCM Clubroom

2:30pm – 3:30pm ZR-1 Net Registry membership meeting
• Chevrolet Theater

3:30pm – 4:00pm Finding & Fixing Vacuum Leaks
• Marc Haibeck - speaker
• Chevrolet Theater

4:00pm – 4:30pm Major Power Upgrades
• Marc Haibeck - speaker
• Porting, Polishing, Headers, 4:10 Gears, Throttle Body, Stroker Motor Upgrades
• Open Discussion
• Chevrolet Theater

4:30pm – 5:00pm Marc Haibeck – Automotive Technology
• ZR-1 Specialist
• Question & Answer session
• Chevrolet Theater

5:00pm NCM Closes

6:00pm BBQ Friday Night
• Texas Ribs, Chicago Sausages and more
• Pre-Registration Required
• $14 Per Person
• Holiday Inn Parking Lot

Saturday, May 16
8:00am NCM / Corvette Café Opens

8:00am – 11:00am Advance & Onsite registration Opens
• NCM Lobby

9:00am – 11:00am 24 Hour World Speed Endurance Record Run
Join us as we get members of the team together to document their story for posterity- reminiscing about the times, efforts, success of the ZR-1 on that historic day in March 1990
• Guests include John Heinricy, Jim Minneker, Ralph Kramer, Don Knowles, and Dave McLellan
• Master of Ceremonies – Hib Halverson
• Conference Center

11:00am –11:30am Autograph Session
• Limit 2 items per participant
• NCM Conference Center

11:15am Group Picture
• Logo Circle
• Photos’ can be purchased from FotoFX in the exhibit hall for $10

11:30am ZR-1 Net Registry Homage to Fallen Members
• Unveiling of Memorial Bricks
• In Memory of Tony Watson, Phil DeJohn, Pete Pallotta & George Braml
• NCM Entryway

Lunch

1:00pm – 3:00pm RT1: Rollercoaster Scenic Road Tour
An exciting tour of Kentucky’s beautiful scenic countryside. We’ll experience the rolling hills and fast paced turns that Southcentral Kentucky has to offer.
• No pre-registration required
• Stage NCM Front Circle

5:15pm – 7:30pm Cash Bar & Banquet
• Special Commemorative ‘25 Yr Anniversary of ZR-1’ glass
• Early Bird Pricing $30 member / $35 non-member
• After April 15th $55 member / $60 non-member
• Pre-registration required
• Limited seating
• Serving begins at 6:00pm
• Conference Center


Regards,
Mark

[gbrtng]

Well, no HPDE on Thursday - I was hoping to show your challenge car my taillights - guess
there's no reason to prep the old turq, or even bring it ... bummer.

TGF

[Roadster]

I will not be able to make BG as planned. My 82 went down with a bad rear bearing, so I am in the process of replacing both T/A's which has set me back in $$$.
I already have a reservation at the Holiday Inn, and have to call and cancel. I was thinking that if anyone is interested, since no money has been paid, that the reservation can be transferred to another member who can make the trip, before I cancel.
If you are interested, let me know and we can see if they will do that, otherwise I will cancel it this weekend if there isn't any response.
Was really looking forward to going, but there is always next time!!!

[NVMYRC51]

Looks like another trip from Miami for me! Can't wait! I look forward to meeting a bunch of fellow ZR-1 enthusiasts.

[Kevin]

going to have to back out of this one, my wife informed me we need new patio furniture

[1990 415]

Originally Posted by Vette Guy

8:00am – 4:00pm NCM Motorsports Park Activities

TOURING LAPS 8am – 12pm

If you’ve always wanted to take your Corvette on the track, but didn’t want to commit to an entire day of “thrashing”, here is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Convertibles? Trailer Queen? NCCC Concours Winner?
No track experience? No helmet? Passengers?
NO PROBLEM!!
Touring Laps Last Approximately 4 Laps
NOTE: Sand-bagging will not be permitted and will be enforced by a full-field Black Flag and end-of-session for everyone.
$45

HOT LAPS 12pm – 1pm
Ride with a Professional driver in one of the Corvette Museum’s Corvettes.
Rides are approximately 2 Laps – ONSITE Registration ONLY
$100 Per Ride

Track X 1pm – 4pm
The Track X program is a new driving event at the NCM MSP. This activity takes place in an autocross-type environment, with coned gates and dedicated start and finish lines, but on the racetrack. It will be an open event, with no class structure –Runs will not be timed. Participants can expect between 2-3 runs, with an average lap taking about 1:40+ seconds, and most cars reaching speeds in excess of 90 mph
We utilize 1.7 miles of our 2 mile West Track to make a fast but technical course to either hone your driving prowess, or to give you the chance to try out the whole track thing. We encourage a social atmosphere of non-competitive learning for any and all to come out and experience this awesome facility.
Rules: All participants must be in a track appropriate vehicle, and have a valid drivers’ license. Drivers under the age of 18 must have a guardian present to sign minor waiver. Convertibles are welcome! A helmet, close toed shoes, and long pants are required. We do have a very limited amount of rental helmets that will be available for $25 per day, but we encourage all participants to bring their own (the Corvette Museum Store has HJC helmets very competitively priced). Please be sure that your vehicle is safe for track use, no loose items, battery and wheels all tight and secured, and no leaks of any kind. Unfortunately passengers will not be allowed for speed runs.
$75
http://www.motorsportreg.com/events/...orsport-828141



Regards,
Mark

I'm sorry... What is this? The ZR-1 Registry and the Grand Sport Registry both donate 15,000.00 each and are supposed to receive two free track rentals (total of four) and all we get is a driving experience that is more suited to the electric Barbie Corvette.

After contemplating going to The Gathering to do the new track, I am canceling after seeing this joke of a track day. This is nothing what was promised, which is a true HPDE event.

Any chance we can have a true track event instead of parade lapping?

[Arctic91]

I have rooms booked at the three recommended locations (Fontana Village (Fontana Dam, 10-12 May), Country Inn and Suites (Alcoa, 12-13 May), and Holiday Inn University Plaza (BG, 13-17 May)) for the duration of MR3 and the Gathering, but would like to cut down on the cost.

If anyone's interested in cutting their hotel costs in half ($470 instead of $940 for the seven nights), let me know and we can share the rooms. All rooms are non-smoking, with separate beds.

Scott

[gbrtng]

Originally Posted by 1990 415

I'm sorry... What is this? The ZR-1 Registry and the Grand Sport Registry both donate 15,000.00 each and are supposed to receive two free track rentals (total of four) and all we get is a driving experience that is more suited to the electric Barbie Corvette.

After contemplating going to The Garhering to do the new track, I am canceling after seeing this joke of a track day. This is nothing what was promised, which is a true HPDE event. But now

Any chance we can have a true track event instead of parade lapping?

HPDE was mentioned/hyped/promised earlier - WHAT HAPPENED?

[RussMcB]

Post #142 sounded a lot better than 2-3 1:40+ second runs.

http://zr1.net/forum/showpost.php?p=...&postcount=142

On the bright side, I certainly don't need to do all of the track prep I was planning ...