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CORVETTE TODAY #181 - Corvette News & Headlines, Early October 2023 Fall is here and in full swing. The automotive industry is going through a tumultuous time right now with the United Auto Workers striking the Big 3 automakers. Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, teams up again with Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger to bring you the most up-to-date information in the world of Corvette. Besides the UAW strike, here are some of the other Corvette topics that Steve and Keith will discuss: 1. 2024 Corvette production started on Monday, September 18th 2. Two ZR1 prototypes are spotted in Colorado with no wheel coverings and no exhaust sounds 3. A C3 Corvette gets a "Mako-over" into a Mako Shark II 4. A C8 Z06 falls off a lift at a dealership 5. A 2023 70th Anniversary Z06 sells at Mecum for $247,500 6. A Chevy Silverado rolls over a C8 Corvette....ON PURPOSE! Every other week, CORVETTE TODAY brings you the latest news in the world of Corvette to keep you informed on what's happening with America's Sports Car! Listen to the podcast, watch the YouTube video, join the Facebook group, sign up for weekly email notifications, follow the show on LinkedIn, Instagram, X (Twitter) and Threads, plus shop in the Merchandise Store at: www.CorvetteToday.com

CORVETTE TODAY #281 - Corvette News & Headlines, Early September 2025   It's been a busy two weeks for CORVETTE TODAY. Last week was the Anniversary Celebration at the National Corvette Museum. The week before that was Corvettes at Carlisle.   Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, is joined once again by Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger. We give you an overview of both shows. Plus, we will cover these other news stories… GM issues a voluntary recall for Z06's and ZR1's We get our first look at the new Asymmetric Interior for 2026 Corvette Racing results at Virginia International Raceway We celebrate 20 years of CorvetteBlogger!   If you didn't have the opportunity to attend Corvettes at Carlisle or the Anniversary Celebration at the National Corvette Museum, get a full update on the CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines Show!   Listen to the podcast, watch the show on YouTube, join the Facebook Group, sign up for email notifications, follow the show on social media and shop in the newly updated CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at:   ​www.CorvetteToday.com​        

It's an honor and pleasure to welcome permanent President and CEO of the National Corvette Museum, Bryce Burklow, to the CORVETTE TODAY show! Bryce joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to talk about his road to President, his career and his vision for the future of the NCM. Bryce lets you know what's going on now at the National Corvette Museum and what's coming in the future.  He has been with the Museum for over 15 years.  He brings a ton of experience to his new, permanent role. Join us as we welcome Bryce Burklow to the CORVETTE TODAY show!

CORVETTE TODAY #279 - Corvette News & Headlines, Mid-August 2025   We are approaching a busy two weeks in the Corvette community. Corvettes at Carlisle, the largest Corvette show in the country is August 21st - 23rd. Then, the week after that is the National Corvette Museum's Anniversary Celebration on August 28th - 30th. CORVETTE TODAY leads you into this busy two week period with our News & Headlines show. As always, Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett to cover these stories and more…   The C8 Corvette is now available in Singapore and South Africa We had Corvettes stolen from the Bowling Green Assembly Plant Callaway and Holley team up to launch performance packages for Corvette and other GM vehicles Ford CEO Jim Farley congratulates Corvette on their Nurburgring times, but then says, "Game On" A Chevrolet dealership says that customers are offering over MSRP for a C8 ZR1, but the dealership is only asking MSRP for the car We see the new "Thank You" gift given to new ZR1 owners GM debuts 2 new concept cars at The Quail   Stay on top of everything Corvette with one of your best resources...the CORVETTE TODAY show!   Listen to the podcast, watch the show on YouTube, join the Facebook Group, sign up for email notifications, follow the show on social media and shop in the newly updated CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: ​www.CorvetteToday.com​      

Wow, another milestone episode of CORVETTE TODAY is here!   As you might know, Corvette is now the fastest American car to set a lap record at the Nurburgring in Germany!   Three Corvettes went there - the ZR1, the ZR1X and the Z06.   CORVETTE TODAY dives deep into this story.  Your host, Steve Garrett, talks with the 3 engineer drivers that set the lap records at The 'Ring!  You'll meet Drew Cattell, Bryan Wallace and Aaron Link.  Each driver has his own segment on CORVETTE TODAY to talk about their Corvette, the preparation that went into setting the records and what it took to accomplish this goal.   You won't hear or see this story anywhere else!  It's the 3 drivers and the Corvette lap records in this extra special CORVETTE TODAY show!

It's time to announce pricing for the new C8 ZR1X on CORVETTE TODAY!   Join your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, along with Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger for all the pertinent essentials you need to know.   Plus, Steve and Keith also have an announcement about a new special edition Corvette too.  Check out this episode right now!

CORVETTE TODAY #277 - Corvette News & Headlines, Early August 2025 ​ Wow, August is already here - the summer is simply flying by. ​ But just like clockwork, your CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show comes your way every two weeks! ​ Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to keep you up-to-date on what's happening in the world of Corvette. ​ Here are just a few stories that Steve and Keith cover... ​ Nearly 45% of the Corvettes on the ground and available for sale are Z06's A ZR1X makes a visit to the NCM's Motorsports Park A Corvette concept car is revealed from GM's Advanced Design Studio in Pasadena The Corvette Z06 takes on the Mustang Shelby GT500 at the Nurburgring Chevrolet teases the announcement of the Nurburgring times ​ I don't know about you, but I do a lot of sweating during these summer months. However, one thing you don't have to sweat is the fact that the best Corvette news and headlines show comes your way every other week on CORVETTE TODAY!   Listen to the podcast, watch the show on YouTube, join the Facebook Group, sign up for email notifications, follow the show on social media and shop in the newly updated CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: ​www.CorvetteToday.com

Oh my gosh, this is a FANTASTIC episode! This show introduces you to Tom Wallace, the 4th Chief Engineer of Corvette.  Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, reminsces with Tom and his time with GM and Corvette. Tom was responsible for the C6 ZR1, some of the Indy Pace Cars and more!  Tom tells you some terrific "behind the scenes" stories, talks about the transition to Michelin tires for Corvette, how the Corvette team started working so closely with the Corvette Racing team and more. Tom Wallace is a member of the Corvette Hall of Fame, so don't miss this outstanding episode of CORVETTE TODAY.

CORVETTE TODAY #275 - Corvette News & Headlines, Mid July 2025 ​ Well, it's the Dog Days of Summer..things are heating up, and that includes all things in the world of Corvette! ​ Our CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines Show details all of the "HOT" items pertaining to America's Sports Car. ​ Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to keep you current and up-to-date on what's happening! Here is a small overview of some of the topics that Steve and Keith cover... ​ Executive Chief Engineer, Tony Roma, says the ZR1X is not the end of the C8 platform Tony also says that there are no plans right now for an electric Corvette Chevrolet president Mark Reuss drives the ZR1 at COTA in Austin The E-Ray debuts at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and is now available in the UK GM issues a Technical Service Bulletin for 2025 Corvette Braking System ​ Just as the days are heating up, so is the news in the world of Corvette! Don't miss this new CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show! ​ ​ Listen to the podcast, watch the show on YouTube, join the Facebook Group, sign up for email notifications, follow the show on social media and shop in the newly updated CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: ​www.CorvetteToday.com​ ​

In this very special episode of CORVETTE TODAY, we celebrate 40 years of the famous Corvette Hunter, Kevin Mackay and his Corvette Repair shop in Long Island, New York. Kevin joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to reminesce about his career and the history of the famous Corvettes he has hunted down, purchased and restored. Kevin tells you how he started his Corvette career, his very first repair shop,many of the cars that he has preserved for Corvette history.  He also talks about induction into the Great Hall of Bloomington Gold plus his famous cutaway 1953 Corvette VIN #003 that is on permanent display at the National Corvette Museum. If you love Corvette history, do not miss this show!  Get to know Kevin Mackay, up close and personal, on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!

CORVETTE TODAY #273 - Corvette News & Headlines, Early July 2025   We just celebrated our country's Independence Day. And CORVETTE TODAY is ready with another huge News & Headlines Show! Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, and there is no shortage of topics to discuss, even around our American Independence Day. Here are a few of the topics that Steve and Keith will discuss this week… Chevy's live inventory shows that there are more Z06's on the ground than Stingrays New Z06 combo packages for aero, brakes and wheels available next year GM tells dealerships that they cannot build all the ZR1's submitted for 2025 Are we finally getting a ZR1 & ZR1X lap time at the Nurburgring? We have our first dyno pull on a ZR1 Harlan Charles makes a guest appearance at the National Corvette Museum We hope you enjoyed your American Independence Day - get ready for an explosive CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show this week!   Listen to the podcast, watch the show on YouTube, join the Facebook Group, sign up for email notifications, follow the show on social media and shop in the newly updated CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at:   ​www.CorvetteToday.com​      

Ken Lingenfelter and his team keep upping the horsepower game for the C8 Corvette! The new Eliminator Spec S engine is a fire-breathing 7 Liter monster with a mind-blowing 700+ horsepwer.  And the beauty of it is...it runs on pump gas (91 octane)! Brandon Baker, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to tell you more about the finer points of this engine. This engine will work in the C8 Stingray and E-Ray.  Brandon goes over all the specs and details of the Eliminator S engine.  He describes how the engine was developed and talks about some ot the obsticles they overcame to create this amazing engine. If you want more horsepower for your C8, be sure to check out this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!

If you're looking for a Corvette road trip this summer, don't miss the 54th Annual Black Hills Corvette Classic in South Dakota. Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, brings in Barry Konken (one of the organizers) to fully outline this show. For years, this show was known as the longest Corvette caravan!  You also see some great sites like Mount Rushmore.  Take guided and non-guided tours and finish up the show with a Saturday night dinner and fireworks display! Mark July 16-19th on your calendar and get a preview of the 54th Annual Black Hills Corvette Classic on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY.

CORVETTE TODAY #269 - Corvette News & Headlines, Early June 2025   It's the un-official start of summer (summer actually starts on June 20th), and CORVETTE TODAY heats things up with out News & Headlines show! Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger is back with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to bring you the latest in the world of America's Sports Car. Steve and Keith cover these stories and more...   The 2026 Corvette Order Guide is now live The rear-view camera for the ZR1 has been relocated  Jonny Edgar makes his debut for Corvette Racing at Le Mans 12 Indianapolis 500 festival car Stingrays are headed in Indy dealerships for sale   We've got it all for you! CORVETTE TODAY remains one of your best resources for all things Corvette! Listen to the podcast, watch the show on YouTube, join the Facebook Group, sign up for email notifications, follow the show on social media and shop in the newly updated CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: ​www.CorvetteToday.com​    

One of my "Bucket List" items as a car enthusiast is going to the Woodward Dream Cruise.  As a Corvette enthusiast, I'm even more interested in Corvettes On Woodward that goes on during the Woodward Dream Cruise. Larry Courtney, the organizer of Corvettes on Woodward, joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to give you the full picture of Corvettes on Woodward as well as the Woodward Dream Cruise. If the Woodward Dream Cruise and Corvettes on Woodward aren't already on your Bucket list, after you listen or watch this episode of CORVETTE TODAY...it will be!

CORVETTE TODAY #267 - Corvette News & Headlines, Late May 2025 ​ It's the week of Memorial Day and it's time, once again, for our Corvette News & Headlines show! Keith Cornett from Corvette Blogger is back with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to cover these headlines and more! ​ The EPA officially rates the C8 ZR1 for fuel economy The National Corvette Museum offers free admission for veterans and active-duty military The National Corvette Museum ranks 2nd in USA Today's Best Car Attraction poll Andy Pilgram joins the NCM Board of Directors Rare Duntov Corvette sold at Mecum Indy ​ It might be a holiday week in the USA, but CORVETTE TODAY still keeps you current and up-to-date on everything Corvette! Listen to the podcast, watch the show on YouTube, join the Facebook Group, sign up for email notifications, follow the show on social media and shop in the newly updated CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: ​www.CorvetteToday.com​

Bloomington Gold is over 50 years old and is one of the premier Corvette events every year. Guy Larson, the owner of Bloomington Gold, comes back to CORVETTE TODAY to preview this year's show and tell you about their new venue this year near St. Louis!  This year's event will be held June 5th-7th at the Wold Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois. Steve and Guy give you dates and times of this year's show and how you can participate.  Guy also outlines how Corvette Clubs can participate in this years event and park on the infield of the race track! Guy also outlines the way Bloomington Gold judges Corvettes and what it means if your Corvette get certified at Bloomington Gold. Here is another show to mark on your calendar - get a preview of Bloomington Gold on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY.

CORVETTE TODAY #265 - Corvette News & Headlines, Mid May 2025   Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett is back from the NCM Michelin Bash.  And Corvette news is pouring in...it's like drinking water from a fire hose! Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger is also back from the Bash. He joins Steve every other week to deliver to you all the latest Corvette news in our community. Here are a few of the stories that Steve and Keith will cover next week… Chevrolet officially reveals the updated 2026 Corvette interior ZR1 production began on Monday, April 29th The ZR1 will not be offered in right hand drive Corvette Racing at Spa, COTA and Laguna Seca The new 2026 color, Roswell Green, makes its debut as an E-Ray The ZR1 will be the Pace Car for the 109th Indianapolis 500 Corvette Hall of Fame inductees are announced at the NCM Michelin Bash We have been doing these News & Headlines shows for 5-1/2 years now. I can't ever remember a time when we have had so much Corvette news to bring you!   Listen to the podcast, watch the show on YouTube, join the Facebook Group, sign up for email notifications, follow the show on social media and shop in the newly updated CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at:   ​www.CorvetteToday.com

In this episode of CORVETTE TODAY, we preview the HUGE 38th Annual Dan Mecum Spring Classic in Indianapolis, Indiana. Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, is join by none other than Mecum TV host, Scott Hoke.  Scott has been the long-time TV host of all the Mecum Auctions (along side John Kraman). Steve and Scott talk about many of the Corvettes that will be crossing the auction block as well as some of the other unique collections that you don't want to miss.  Scott also reflects on the passing of John Kraman...he recollection of "The Professor" is incredibly touching. It's the preview of the 38th Annual Spring Classic in Indianapolis on this week's CORVETTE TODAY.

This is our 3rd annual chat with the Corvette Team as they answer listener and viewer questions from MidEngineCorvetteForum.com and CorvetteForum.com!   Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, sits down with Executive Chief Engineer, Tony Roma along with the Director of Marketing for Chevrolet, Amy Masica. So yes, the Corvette team looks a little different from past years.   This CORVETTE TODAY EXTRA is a huge deal - you don't get access to the Corvette team like this anywhere else! Enjoy this show on CORVETTE TODAY at www.CorvetteToday.com