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
There are quite a few Corvette YouTube channels. One of the best ones that focuses specifically on Corvettes is Brink Of Speed. On this episode of CORVETTE TODAY, your host, Steve Garrett, introduces you to Mike Brink, the man behind Brink Of Speed. Mike talks about his upbringing close to Detroit, his family and upbringing, plus how he got his YouTube channel started. It's not often that you get to hear about the backstory behind some of these YouTubers. But now, you get to know Mike Brink from Brink Of Speed, up close and personal, on CORVETTE TODAY
CORVETTE TODAY #243 - Corvette News & Headlines, Mid December 2024 Now that we’re into the holiday season, it’s important to keep up and stay connected with what’s happening in the world of Corvette. Our News & Headlines shows every other week are one of the best resources for doing just that! Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger returns with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to talk about these headlines and more… 1. The C8 Corvette is named to Car & Driver’s 10Best again for the 6th consecutive time 2. Has a C8 Grand Sport prototype been spotted on the streets? 3. The C8 ZR1 will pace the Indy 500 and Michael Strahan will drive 4. SavageGeese takes a deep dive into the new C8 ZR1 5. The C8 ZR1 is featured in MotorTrend’s new documentary about the American V8 engine These stories and more will be discussed on the new CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show next 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
Every year, the Mecum Kissimmee show is the largest show that the Mecum Auction puts on. And this year's show will be bigger and better than ever! John Kraman, Mecum's TV host is back on CORVETTE TODAY with your host, Steve Garrett, to overview this upcoming show. John talks about this history of the Mecum Kissimmee show along with significant Corvettes and other collector cars that will cross the auction block. Kraman also previews some of the significant collections (including a collection of '63 Split Window Corvettes) that will be sold at Mecum Kissimmee. Friday, January 10th is Corvette Day at Mecum Kissimmee. Join us for a Meet & Greet with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett and Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger that day!
CORVETTE TODAY #241 - Corvette News & Headlines, Late November 2024 It may be the week of Thanksgiving, but there is no shortage of Corvette new to go around! Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger is back with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to discuss these headlines and more… 1. The C8 ZR1 is Top Gear’s 2024 Best Performance Car 2. Chevrolet finishes strong in the JD Power 2024 Satisfaction Index 3. The C8 Corvette Hard Top Convertible takes home Strategic Vision’s 2024 Top Quality Award 4. The Bowling Green Assembly Plant will close for 3 weeks during Christmas and New Years 5. A new British team will race 2 GT3.R’s next year Have a terrific Thanksgiving and make CORVETTE TODAY part of your celebration! 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
Just in time for the upcoming holidays, CORVETTE TODAY features a Holiday Vendor Showcase. This show is packed with great holiday ideas!. The 3 Vendors featured in this show are: 1. Soler Engineering 2. E5 Wheels 3. Racing Sport Concepts So whether you're dropping a hint to someone or simply buying a gift for your Corvette, be sure to check out this Holiday Vendor Showcase from CORVETTE TODAY.
CORVETTE TODAY #239 -Corvette News & Headlines, Mid November 2024 This week, CORVETTE TODAY makes sure you are current and up-to-date on what's happening in the world of Corvette! Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to cover these topics and more this week: The Chevrolet Insider gives us a new ZR1 video The C8 Corvette is the #1 sports car for buyers 35 years of age and under Big personnel changes coming for Corvette Racing A Red Mist C8 Corvette will be starring in an upcoming movie As we enter the holiday season, make sure you stay on top as to what's happening in the world of Corvette! The CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show comes to you every other 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
Jordan Lee and Dustin Gardner are the Chief Engineer and Assistant Chief Engineer of Small Block Engines for GM. They were on CORVETTE TODAY when the new C8 Z06 debuted with the LT6 engine. They are back on CORVETTE TODAY to talk about the all new LT7 engine for the C8 ZR1 ! Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, leads you through the conversation with Jordan and Dustin. They get knee-deep into the in's and out's of the behemoth with 1,064 horsepower and 828 lb/ft of torque. Strap in and get ready to find out everything you'll ever want to know about the LT7 engine for the C8 ZR! on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY.
CORVETTE TODAY #237 - Corvette News & Headlines, Late October 2024 It's time for another installment of the every-other-week CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show next week! Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger returns to the show after the clean-up from Hurricane Milton and re-joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, Here are a few of the topics that Steve and Keith will cover: The C8 ZR1 posts a top speed of 233 miles per hour! Chevrolet releases final official 2024 stats C8 Zora prototypes are spotted in Colorado Amy Hardin joins the NCM as Development Director Nicholas Cage's 1969 Corvette is offered on Bring-A-Trailer These stories and more are coming up on next week's CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show. Listen to the podcast, watch the YouTube video, join the Facebook group, sign up for weekly email notifications, follow the show on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X (Twitter) and Threads. Plus shop in the brand new CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: www.CorvetteToday.com
It's another VERY important show on CORVETTE TODAY...Corvette Brand Manager, Harlan Charles, joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to discuss everything C8 ZR1. Harlan also talks about what's new for 2025! Get all the latest ZR1 information right her, right now on CORVETTE TODAY!
CORVETTE TODAY #235 - Corvette News & Headlines, Mid-October 2024 First, my thoughts and prayers go out to my News & Headlines partner, Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger. Keith lives in Tampa, Florida was is in the path of Hurricane Milton. So he is not on this show. Nonetheless, our every-other-week News & Headlines show is available now on podcast and YouTube! As we continue on with our 5th year of the ever-popular News & Headlines shows, here are some of the topics that are discussed by Steve Garrett, your CORVETTE TODAY host. Temporary workers at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant could be let go due to a disagreement with the local UAW. Chevrolet releases a new ZR1 video A new C8 software update requires a visit to your dealership A C8 Zora is spotted in Colorado Chevrolet offers a new engine specification plaque for 2025 Corvettes My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in the path of Hurricane Milton (not justCorvette owners). Thank you for being a faithful follower of the ONLY current podcast dedicated to Corvette...CORVETTE TODAY! Listen to the podcast, watch the YouTube video, join the Facebook group, sign up for weekly email notifications, follow the show on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X (Twitter) and Threads. Plus shop in the brand new CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: www.CorvetteToday.com
So many times in business, you hear talk about "their 5 year plan". The National Corvette Museum also has a 5 year plan. Ryan Eichler, the Director of Marketing for the NCM, joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to lay out that 5 year plan. You'll learn how the NCM plans to increase their Social Media presence, how they plan to attract the next generation of Corvette enthusiasts and how the NCM plans to get accreditation. Trust us...you'll learn a lot about your National Corvette Museum on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY.
CORVETTE TODAY #233 - CORVETTE NEWS & HEADLINES, EARLY OCTOBER 2024 As of this month, CORVETTE TODAY begins year #5 for our News & Headlines shows. What a terrific milestone! Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com is back next week with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to bring you a show that is absolutely jam packed with Corvette news! Here are a few of the things that Steve and Keith cover on the show: Chevrolet's "Build & Buy" Configurator is now live online Mark Reuss says Corvette will always be under Chevrolet A 1967 L88 Corvette hammers at Mecum Monterey for $2.1 million An Sport Auto driver (from YouTube) confirms the C8 Z06 has the fastest Nurburgring time in 2024 The 2025 Corvette Owners Manual is now available for download In the 5 years we've been doing the News & Headlines shows, I don't remember a show that is packed with more Corvette information that this one! And a HUGE shout-out and thank you to Keith Cornett at CorvetteBlogger for partnering with us for 5 years on our every-other-week News & Headlines shows. Listen to the podcast, watch the YouTube video, join the Facebook group, sign up for weekly email notifications, follow the show on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X (Twitter) and Threads. Plus shop in the brand new CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: www.CorvetteToday.com
Dave Kindig from MotorTrend TV's "Bitchin' Rides" makes his return to CORVETTE TODAY to talk about his CF1 Roadster. Dave joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to talk about this custom-made cars that are based on the original 1953 Corvette. Dave talks about his he got the idea for this car, how its built, what you get with each Roadster and the time it takes to build them from start to finish. Dave is a fan favorite on CORVETTE TODAY and he doesn't disappoint on this episode either. Be sure to check out this fun and exciting episode of CORVETTE TODAY with Dave Kindig!
CORVETTE TODAY #231 - Corvette News & Headlines, Mid September 2024 Now that the two big Corvette shows are now completed, CORVETTE TODAY looks forward to see what is going on with America's Sports Car! Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com is back on the show with your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to keep you "in-the-know" on Corvette. Here are a few of the topics that Steve and Keith discuss: Chevrolet delays the launch of its Build & Price Configurator until September 24th C8 Corvette Zora prototypes are spotted at the Nurburgring Hagerty says C8 Corvettes are depreciating more than C7 Corvettes A C7 ZR1 owner donates his tires to a stranded C7 ZR1 owner on the Caravan to the NCM's Anniversary Celebration We are on top of everything Corvette so you can stay informed! Be sure to check out next week's CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines Show. Listen to the podcast, watch the YouTube video, join the Facebook group, sign up for weekly email notifications, follow the show on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X (Twitter) and Threads. Plus shop in the brand new CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: www.CorvetteToday.com
CORVETTE TODAY has the honor of introducing you to the new Director of Collections and Education at the National Corvette Museum, Robert Maxhimer! Robert's background and previous work experience makes him perfect for his new role at the National Corvette Museum. His previous work experience included Disney! So sit back and enjoy getting to know your new Director of Collections and Education at the NCM, Robert Maxhimer.
CORVETTE TODAY #229 -Corvette News & Headlines, Early September 2024 One show down...one to go! The National Corvette Museum's Anniversary Celebration and Caravan begins today. Thousands of Corvettes and Corvette enthusiasts will converge on the NCM this weekend. And even though it's Labor Day on Monday, you'll still get your CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show with your host Steve Garrett and Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger. Steve and Keith will overview Corvettes at Carlisle plus the Anniversary Celebration, plus: 1. Corvette Production is setting milestones 2. Corvette Racing’s Disappointment at VIR 3. Automotive forecaster predicts all Electric Corvette and SUV 4. 2025 Corvette ZR1 Visits Jay Leno’s Garage 5. The Most Overlooked Maintenance Item on our Vettes is… We will celebrate Labor Day in style with a brand new CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show! Listen to the podcast, watch the YouTube video, join the Facebook group, sign up for weekly email notifications, follow the show on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X (Twitter) and Threads. Plus shop in the brand new CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: www.CorvetteToday.com
When Corvette enthusiasts talk about Le Mans in 1960, they mostly talk about the 3 Corvettes that Briggs Cunningham raced there. There was a 4th Corvette that raced at Le Mans in 1960 - it was owned and raced by Camoradi Racing. Corvette photographer, Richard Prince, come back to CORVETTE TODAY with your host, Steve Garrett, to tell the story of this 4th Le Mans Corvette! Richard tells the story of the owner, the race team, how it did at Le Mans in 1960 and what happened to the car after the race. It's a truly amazing story - one that many Corvette enthusiasts don't know. Get the full story of the Camoradi Corvette and where it is today on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY.
CORVETTE TODAY #227 - CORVETTE NEWS & HEADLINES, MID AUGUST 2024 Wow, wow, wow...the Corvette C8 ZR1 has set the automotive industry on fire! With 1,064 horsepower and 828 lb/ft of torque, this is the first turbo charged Corvette in history. Your CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show next week is packed with ZR1 information. Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett to keep you current and up-to-date on the ever changing world of Corvette. Here are a few of the topics Steve and Keith cover... GM offers reimbursement for C7 Grand Sport & Z06 owners who fixed their cracked wheels The 2025 Corvette configurator goes live on September 10th Corvette Chief Engineer, Josh Holder's ZR1 spotted at the NCRS National Convention We get our first look at Hysteria Purple on two Z06's A flock of ZR1's spotted at Tadge Juechter's retirement party The Corvette news is hot and heavy right now. So don't miss a thing...check out CORVETTE TODAY on podcast and YouTube! Listen to the podcast, watch the YouTube video, join the Facebook group, sign up for weekly email notifications, follow the show on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X (Twitter) and Threads. Plus shop in the brand new CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: www.CorvetteToday.com
I found out about Elfi's Silver Pearl Sisterhood from an article I read in America' Sports Car magazine from the National Corvette Museum. I had never heard of this group, but once I read more about it, the more intriguing it became. Lexi Stewart from the National Corvette Museum joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to give you all the details! Ladies, be sure to join the Sisterhood. Guys, tell your spouse or significant other about this. It's a very interesting episode of CORVETTE TODAY!