The Corvette Gazette - Baltimore County Corvette Club

The Corvette Gazette
A Publication of the Baltimore County Corvette Club
www.BaltimoreCoCorvetteClub.com
The Wait is Almost Over!!
Kickoff to the Car Show Season
April 2010
Volume 6 Issue 2
Well, we are only days awaiy from the “official kick off to the car show season! It’s time to get the Vettes
our of storage, the garage, or from under the car cover. The Sun is shinning and my baby is ready to get on
the road. We hope our fellow brothers and sisters in the Vette Community are ready because here we
come. Soon we will be hitting events like Tidewater Corvette Club’s Cartastic Weekend, Corvettes at Carlisle, Corvettes on the Boardwalk, Kerbeck’s Corvette Toy Run, Bea Gaddy Corvette Can Run and of course
host the Monthly Meet & Greet at Security Square Mall. We are looking forward to 2010 of fun!
Our club loves socializing and fellowshipping with folks. As we start the season, members and friends alike
are reminded to do your best to support each other events.
It’s my hope that the President’s Roundtable will enhance
this sport and our lifestyle. We had a good starting conversation regarding the purpose of the President’s Roundtable.
I am committed to formally developing a network of Corvette
Clubs who share in our love of cruising, fellowship and car
shows. Over the next year, I will continue to make the case
that we must network more and support each other’s club
events and activities. I hope to seek out new opportunities
and venues which will market not just our club but will
benefit our partners of Corvette Clubs too. We can and
should do more in educating others about our love for the Chevrolet Corvette.
As always, I want to thank all our B-TRIPLE-C members, spouses, immediate family friends and
business partners who continue to support us. We are a club comprised of busy professionals, but we are
committed in spending our time and talents in helping to improve our communities. Whether it’s fundraisers,
community parades, car shows or our Sunday Cruises, the Mighty B-TRIPLE-C are always ready and on
the move.
I as well as the club would like to give thanks to the vendors and businesses who supported us with gifts of
their products and services; Frank & Tresse from Security Square Mall, Carole from Perryville Outlets,
Meguiars, BORLA, CORSA, Carla & Sean from Heritage Chevy and Mid American Designs. Your
giving and continued support for our “CAR SHOWS’ has been huge and we thank you! Thank You for showing
your commitment to the lifestyle and sport of the Corvette and for being an important part of our success.
Special Shout out to our extended family of corvette clubs ; “Tidewater Corvette Club of Hampton, VA,
Jus Cruisin Corvette Club” from the Annapolis area, Second 2 None Corvette Club of the Waldorf area,
Top Flight Corvette Club of Southern Maryland, Modified Corvette Club of Southern Maryland,
Corvette Friends of Frederick, “Them 1/2 C3 Brothers”, Generation Corvette Club. Big thanks to the
the Flying Vs Corvette Club of Baltimore, Baltimore Mopar Motor Club, Street Dreams Corvette Club,
Carolyn Demps from XClusive Corvette Club and Sonny Brown from Corvette Annapolis who have also
supported us.
Through the support of these clubs, we grow stronger everyday. There are many more people to thank, but
let me say thank you to all for helping us over the years. The best is yet to come!
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Our club membership is open to all. We are always looking for good folks to join “our Vette family”.
To the many groups and people we will encounter this year, if there is something our club or I can do to
help, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. Keep up to date with our club by visiting our website and please
sign our guestbook. If there is something I or our club can do to help, please give us a call. We stand ready!
Celebrating our 6th Anniversary!!
God Bless! Be Safe & Happy Motoring!
Jeff Scruggs, President & Founder
410-258-8638 cell 410-654-4939 fax
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History of the Baltimore County Corvette Club
Our club was founded in June 2004 by four guys (Jeff Scruggs, Rodney Steadman,
Mike Foster & Robert King) who just wanted to have fun with their cars.
The Baltimore County Corvette Club also known as the B-TRIPLE-C, is an active club
drawing members from various areas in the Baltimore County community and the surrounding
areas in Maryland. Our membership consists of Corvette Enthusiasts of all ages, professions,
and backgrounds. We enjoy participating in informal social outings as well as fellowshipping
with other car clubs. We have traveled to shows all up and down the East Coast and have met
many fellow Corvette owners & clubs along the way. We love to network, so please e-mail us
at BTRIPLEC@msn.com or contact one of our officers. Presently, the majority of our members
own newer model Corvettes from the years 1998 to 2008.
The club has grown over the last few years with a core group as well as new members joining
yearly. Currently, meetings are held the first
Saturday of each month at Applebees located at
6700 Baltimore National Pike in Baltimore, Maryland
(www.applebees.com).
The Club's many activities include displays at major
events to sponsoring our annual All Corvette Car &
Truck Show and our weekly Meet & Greets. We enjoy road rallies, Sunday cruises to country sites,
picnics, youth car washes, community parades,
Local and National car shows, and of course, our
annual Christmas party. We adopted a youth group
call the N-Full Motion Marching Band and Dance
troupe (www.nfullmotionmarchingband.com) from
Randallstown, Maryland in which we help raise
money for their band uniforms and their continued operation.
In 2005, we joined the United Council of Corvette Clubs (www.unitedcouncil.com), a national
organization of corvette clubs (UCCC) which covers the Eastern and Midwest areas of the
United States. In 2007, we joined the National Council of Corvette Clubs
(www.corvettenccc.org).
The National Council of Corvette Clubs, Inc. (NCCC) was founded in the United States as
an all volunteer, non-profit organization in 1959 by a small group of Corvette owners
enthusiasts! The membership in NCCC is comprised of nearly 22,600 Members and is the
largest non-profit, all volunteer Corvette organization in the United States!
The Baltimore County Corvette Club seeks a Chevy Dealer as a corporate sponsor. All are
cordially invited to join us for a meeting or outing anytime you find yourself in the Baltimore
Metropolitan Area.
Visit our website at www.BaltimoreCoCorvetteClub.com for events and more information.
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The B-TRIPLE-C’s : In Memory of Scott Baron, Sr. , RIP!
Gone
but not
Forgotten
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Meet & Greet at Security Square Mall
The Baltimore County Corvette
Club will renew it’s Meet & Greet
event on the 1st Saturday of every
month at Security Square Mall
(weather permitting). The Meet &
Greet sessions continue to reinforce the values our club holds near
and dear. So whatever kind of car
you have, Corvette, Mustang, or
Dodge, bring your chair, wash and
fill up your car and come on out to
"fellowship" with folks. We have
been encouraged by the number of
people who have "dropped in" to observe, discuss and photograph the
growing number of Corvettes on
exhibit each week. Make sure you
tell a friend or fellow Vette owner.
www.securitysquare.com
The Presidents’ Roundtable
1st
Come out and join the fellowship
Baltimore County Corvette Club
Corvette Friends of Frederick MD
Flying Vs Corvette Club
Generations Corvette Club
Juz Crusin Corvette Club
Modified Corvette Club
Second 2 None Corvette Club
Tidewater Corvette Club
Top Flight Corvette Club
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Annual Meet & Greet Kickoff - April 3, 2010!!!
3rd
1st
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2011 Chevy Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition
DETROIT -- When the 2006 Corvette Z06 was introduced, it represented the closest connection to the
Corvette race cars ever. The 2009 Corvette ZR1 closed the gap between racing and production even further.
This year, Corvette continues its tradition of track-to-street technology transfer with the 2011 Corvette Z06
Carbon Limited Edition. “Designed to further incorporate technology developed through racing, the Corvette
Z06 Carbon Limited Edition is a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Corvette’s first race in the 24 Hours of
LeMans,” said Jim Campbell, Chevrolet General Manager. “With a limited production of 500 units, this car is a
must-have for the true Corvette collector and driving enthusiast.”
The Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition is another example of the expanded Corvette line-up. Five years ago,
customers had the choice of a Corvette coupe or convertible. With the addition of the Z06, Grand Sport coupe
and convertible and ZR1, Corvette enthusiasts now have more choices than ever. “For track use, the Z06 Carbon
is the best balanced Corvette yet. It combines the lightweight and naturally-aspirated Z06 engine with the
road-holding and braking of the ZR1,” said Tadge Juechter, Corvette Chief Engineer. “For technical tracks like
Laguna Seca, the Z06 Carbon could shave up to three seconds off the Z06 lap time.” This limited edition Z06 will
boast Brembo carbon ceramic brakes with specific dark gray metallic calipers. These powerful brakes were first
introduced on the ZR1. Black 20-spoke 19-inch front/20-inch rear wheels complement the car’s Michelin PS2
tires.
The Corvette Z06 Carbon will be available in two colors: Inferno Orange and the all-new Supersonic Blue. Black
headlamps and mirrors, a ZR1-style body color spoiler, body color door handles, carbon fiber raised hood, and
black carbon fiber rockers and splitter enhance the Z06’s dynamic design and reduce mass and aerodynamic lift.
For track events, customers can also install the Euro-styled racing numbers that come with each car.
The Z06 Carbon’s ebony leather and suede interior is complemented by blue or orange seat stitching to match
the exterior color chosen. Other features include a
unique steering wheel emblem, sill plate and logoed
headrest. The suede used on the steering wheel,
shifter, seat inserts, armrests and doors add to the
luxury of this limited edition Z06.
An optional Z07 performance package that includes
the mechanical upgrades introduced on the Z06
Carbon can be added to a regular 2011 Z06. This
package also includes Competition Gray 20-spoke
wheels and all the chassis and cooling upgrades. The
CFZ Z06 carbon fiber package includes black carbon
fiber rockers, splitter and roof panel with the
full-width body color spoiler. It
can also be purchased with or
without the Z07 package on
regular Z06 models. The 2011
Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited
Edition, as well as the new Z07
and CFZ Z06 option packages will
be available in late summer.
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Maryland to Pass Single License Plate Bill . . . . FAILED!
Maryland House Again Refuses to Pass Single License Plate Bill
By Valerie Wood
The Maryland Senate unanimously passed the proposed Bill to change the State law to allow single
license plates, once again the Maryland House of Representatives in Annapolis refused to pass the
revision in the law, by a vote of 13-7, with 3 non-votes. The Bill (House Bill 1063) was presented to
the Environmental Matters Committee, chaired by Maggie McIntosh and voted on March 11, 2010. If
passed, Maryland would have joined 21 states, including Pennsylvania and West Virginia, in requiring
only a rear license plate. Please realize this measure failed by only 9 votes!!
Pennsylvania, along with about 20 other states, continues to require only a back plate. Manufacturing and
distributing two plates for each vehicle would greatly increase production time and cost to taxpayers, while
offering little to no benefit. There is no empirical data proving that two plates improve vehicle identification. In
addition, having to build up double the inventory would greatly slow down plate replacement. Maintaining a single
back plate requirement allows customers to continue to display a decorative plate on the front of their vehicles,
if they so choose.
This was particularly disappointing to those of us who have been actively working to reach our legislators and effect a
change in the State’s law. Given the State’s economical situation, and the estimate that nearly $1.2 million would be
saved by eliminating the need for a front license plate during the next 2 years alone, it is particularly disheartening for
those of us who love our sports cars. The arguments against the change in law appear to be fairly lame, primarily
centering on a supposition that it will hinder criminal investigations—something which has been shown to be an
erroneous assumption.
The House of Representatives
For:
P. Stull (Frederick)
A. O’Donnell (Harford)
A. Serafini (Washington)
T. Shewell (Carroll)
W. Norman ( Harford)
R. Sossi ( Caroline & Cecil)
M. Weir (Baltimore)
members’ votes were as follows:
Against:
M. McIntosh (Chair, Baltimore City)
J. Malone (Vice-Chair, Baltimore & Howard)
R. Cane (Dorchester & Wicomico)
E. Bobo (Howard)
A. Healey (Prince George's)
D. Neiman (Prince George's)
S. Lafferty (Baltimore)
D. Stein (Baltimore)
C. Glenn (Baltimore City)
T. Hucker (Montgomery)
M. Holmes ( Prince George's)
V. Clagett (Anne Arundel County)
B. Frush (Anne Arundel & Prince George's)
No Vote:
P. Beidle (Anne Arundel County)
A. Carr (Montgomery)
S. Ali ( Montgomery)
This issue can be brought up again during next year’s General Assembly. If your delegates are among those who voted
against the measure, you can certainly let them know you are not pleased and it may very well have an effect the way
you vote in the next election! Let them know you want them to reconsider this measurer and pass it the next time it
comes up for a vote. We are considering a petition drive. Can you help? We need your assistance!!
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Congratulations & Welcome to the Married Club!!
The B-TRIPLE-C would like to congratulate club members Reggie & Jacina and Dennis
& Charlayne on their recent nuptials. On behalf of the family, we wish you both love,
happiness and many blessings in the years to come!!
Welcome our new members: Ralph & Valerie Wood!!
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Denise ―Lady Red‖ Oden in the News! Congratulations!
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Atlantic City Classic Car Show & Auction - March 6, 2010
The Baltimore County Corvette
Club & friends traveled for the
first time to the AC Classic Car
Show & Auction. We also
stopped by to see our friends
at Kerbeck Chevy.
The Mighty B-TRIPLE-C
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Atlantic City Classic Car Show & Auction - March 6, 2010
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Calendar of Events - Jan - July 2010
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For more information or to register, please visit:
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Corvettes at Carlisle - August 27– 29, 2010
The Corvettes at Carlisle show is the world’s largest Corvette extravaganza and provides Corvette
enthusiasts from all generations with a weekend of entertainment, education and of course the ability
to drive in the famous parade. With representatives from GM onsite all-weekend, the excitement remains even after you leave the show. Online registration is now open for the 2010 Corvettes at Carlisle
event. Pre-register and save $10! If you'd prefer, registration is also available by calling our office at
717.243.7855 or you can register by mail by using our registration form. Please note: refunds will not
be issued less than 19 days prior to the beginning of the event. The B-TRIPLE-C will be heading to
the show leaving on Saturday, Aug 28th @ 6am. More details to come or email us for infor.
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Corvettes on the Boardwalk—October 15-16, 2010
The 2010 Free State Corvette Ocean City Weekend is tentatively scheduled for October 15 & 16, 2010. The
Baltimore County Corvette Club will again participate in this year's event. Our tentative plans have us leaving on
Friday @ 11a. If you are planning to attend, please make plans to attend with us. Feel free to contact us at
btriplec@msn.com for additional details. We have again secured hotel accommodations at the Quality Inn
Boardwalk at 1601 Atlantic Avenue. Group rates ranges from $84 a night for ocean front suites! Call 800-8373584 to reserve your room. We have reserve parking for the entire weekend.
On Friday night, join the B-TRIPLE-C for our 2nd Annual Party in the Penthouse. Rooms and Welcome Party is
first come first serve. So book your room now! Join us for some fun in the sun, again in Ocean City, MD.
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Corvette Wave Rules
by Dan Woomer, President & Founder of Lost Caravan Corvette Club
The Corvette Wave is an integral part of the mystique and culture of the Corvette owner experience.
Corvette owners who wave at fellow Corvette owners when they pass on the road, show a mark of recognition that you are among the elite group of intelligent people who are driving America's True Sports
Car. And as a member of this elite group, you should be recognized for your poise and intelligence. So
for those who don't know the five simple Corvette Wave rules, here they are:
1. There is no excuse for not waving at your fellow Corvette owner. Although most Corvette own-
ers have the class and understanding to accept when their wave is not returned, not waving is a serious
breach of proper Corvette etiquette.
2. Whoever sees the other Corvette first, starts the wave. There isn't any rule about who waves
first. This is simple; if you see another Corvette, wave!
3. Rules 1 and 2 apply to both sexes. As far as who starts the wave, it doesn't make a difference
if you are a man or women. Rules 1 and 2 apply.
4. Any type of wave is okay. Whether you shoot a big wave up through your open Vette top, out the
window, or a quick salute with your hand on the steering wheel, any wave that can be seen by the other
Corvette driver is okay. However, this does not include any style of jester that can be interpreted as
obscene or insulting. Remember, Corvette owners are a class act; while someone might have been rude
or stupid to you, try not to return the favor. (This is a tough rule not to break with all the stupid drivers who manage to get a driver's license.)
5. A late wave is better than no wave. If you suddenly realize that a Corvette driver is passing and
waving at you, get a wave off as soon as possible. The other Corvette driver may see your wave in their
rear view mirror and realize that you where just a little late in getting your wave going. Although missing the timing of your wave is a "goof," getting off a wave that the other Corvette driver has a chance
to see can acceptably cover this slip-up.
So you can see the underlying concept here is simple:Wave at your fellow Corvette owners,
whoever they are, whenever you see them. This will show you are a person who understands the
full measure and etiquette that comes with your proud ownership of a Corvette.
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Corvette News from around the Globe!
LD
SO
On March 11th 2010, after 7 years of ownership, I sold DigitalCorvettes.com.
Patrick Gramm, Creator and former owner of DigitalCorvettes.com”
I love DigitalCorvettes.com, the community, and treasure the
memories and friendships formed. But, with 50+ clients on the
business end and the server/software/operational demands of a community of nearly 100,000 members,
I am forever in the position of having little time for anything else -- including the Corvette hobby.
Beyond selling DigitalCorvettes.com, I've consolidated other aspects of my professional life including
selling my interests in several other businesses. I will now put my sole business and creative focus into
opening our Gramm Productions / Phoenix office, and launching a whole new wave of exciting Corvette
and motorsports film productions and expanding current shows like 'Vette Garage: The Series'.
The new owner of DigitalCorvettes.com is VerticalScope. No, these are not the guys that own CF! But,
they have certainly amassed an impressive collection of car-related forums. They are car enthusiasts
and have the infrastructure and expertise needed to keep a large scale forum such as
DigitalCorvettes.com running strong.
The first retail 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition will be auctioned to the
highest bidder at Barrett-Jackson’s Collector Car Event in Palm Beach, Florida on
April 3rd. The 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon is limited to 500 units and will feature its
own unique VIN making this a true collectible. The offering of the first retail
production Z06 Carbon at Barrett-Jackson is another example of GM using the
high-profile event to raise awareness for its sports and muscle car offerings. In 2008, the first retail
production Corvette ZR1 sold for $1,000,000 and the first 2010 Camaro sold for $350,000. In January
2010, GM auctioned a limited edition Z06 427 for $200,000. In all three cases, the money received for
the cars was donated to charity. The Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction runs from April 1 to April 3 in
Palm Beach Florida. Check out SPEED TV for live coverage of the auction.
Wil Cooksey, former manager of the world’s only Corvette assembly plant and
a member of the Board of Directors of the National Corvette Museum, will
receive the prestigious Lee Iacocca Award August 21, 2010 at the “Cool Cars,
Cool Mountains” Car Show in Gunnison, Colorado. Only 25 car clubs in the
United States are designated annually by Mr. Iacocca to select recipients for
the award that bears his name. 2010 marks the third year he has chosen the
Gunnison Car Club, host of the nation’s first carbon neutral car show.
The Iacocca Award was created in 2006 by automobile industry legend and
best selling author Lee Iacocca to honor, in his words, “some of the world's most committed classic-car
collectors and their passion for maintaining an American tradition.” Even more importantly, the award
raises funds for The Iacocca Foundation. That foundation, created by Mr. Iacocca
and his daughters after his wife died from diabetes, supports research toward
finding a cure for the disease. To date more than $26 million in research has been
funded by the Foundation. Mike Callihan, president of the Gunnison Car Club, says
the choice of Wil Cooksey for the Iacocca Award was a natural one. “Wil is simply
an incredible individual. Whether in the car business, on the boards of non-profit
community organizations or on the race track he never gives less than his all out
best. It doesn’t hurt that’s he’s a car nut from head to toe, either.”
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Ultimate Corvette Apparel & More
www.UltimateCorvetteApparel.com
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The Baltimore County
Corvette Club
The Mighty B-TRIPLE-C
Post Office Box 203
Owings Mills, Maryland 21117-9998
Tel: 410-258-8638 FAX: 410-654-4939
E-mail: BTRIPLEC@msn.com
www.BaltimoreCoCorvetteClub.com
Website Developed and
Maintained by:
www.4whatpurpose.com
Our Mission
The Purpose of the Baltimore County Corvette Club is to promote interest in, and the operation of the Chevy Corvette. The B-TRIPLE-C
promote opportunities to encourage others to participate in the joys of owning and operating America’s Greatest sports car, The Chevy Corvette.
The Baltimore County Corvette Club shall hold regular meetings and from time to time hold social, competitive, and other types of events in order that it’s stated mission might be fulfilled. Furthermore, members must be of high morals and good character. The Corvette Gazette, the official
newsletter of the Baltimore County Corvette Club is published quarterly for the exclusive use of its members and invited guest. Initial distribution
is done electronically by e-mail. A small number of copies are delivered by First Class Mail. The newsletter is also available by going to our website
at www.BaltimoreCoCorvetteClub.com. Please send all submissions to editor at jefscruggs@msn.com. All submissions become the intellectual
property of the Baltimore County Corvette Club.
Copyright © 2010 Baltimore County Corvette Club. All Rights Reserved.
The National Corvette Museum
The National Corvette Museum conducts a series of raffles each year as a way to raise funding for the day to day
operations of the Museum. “Our raffle fundraisers are a tremendous help to the Museum and a large part of our planning and daily operation funds,” states NCM Executive Director, Wendell Strode. "We appreciate the help of everyone who helps us by purchasing and selling tickets." The winner of the new Corvette will also be able to take part in
the Museum's highly requested “R8C Museum Delivery Program” which provides a private “VIP” tour of the Corvette
Assembly Plant and Museum, a hands-on demonstration by a trained NCM Delivery Team member and includes a oneyear Individual Membership to the Museum. R8C deliveries are viewed world-wide via the Museum's webcams available
at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/webcam/
Raffles will be drawn for the following cars on April 15th, April 30th & May 1st,
2010
$250
$10
$500
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