September 2004 Newsletter Corvette Club of Texas CORVETTER EDITOR P.O. Box Dallas, Texas

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1 September 2004 Newsletter Corvette Club of Texas CORVETTER EDITOR P.O. Box Dallas, Texas Things to do this month- Come to the Club Meeting Friday September 17 and stay for the after meeting drive & eat Write an interesting article for next month s newsletter Proceeds of the monthly meeting s raffle benefits the Club s treasury. Bring a gift to raffle, buy a ticket. Make hotel reservations in Dennison for the October 9 th Autocross extravaganza Sign up for an after meeting event

2 Visit our Web Site at: Save the Wave

3 Volume 51, Issue Number 9 September 2004 Presidents Prerogative. ROUNDUP TIME is just a few short weeks away. We are still in need of volunteers especially corner workers. Please contact Ken or Paul to let him know if you will be volunteering for the event. The flyer will be incorporated into this newsletter so please take the time to read it and invite any friend you know who owns a Vette to participate... Ben Loflin led the Corvettes at the Diamond event to Roundrock the event was well attended by our club. Congratulations to Paul & Mary Wolter for winning the Top Flight award for their 1986 Pace car. On a sad note Jim & Carolyn Adams had to leave their car at the local dealership for repairs after a portable awning went airborne into his windshield. All of the event personnel were more than willing to help Jim in his time of need and thanks goes out to the Longhorn Corvette Club for their support. Thanks to James and Joann Powdrill for hosting the Ice Cream Social August 21 st in their home. We all had a great time and sampled many types of delicious Homemade Ice Cream and Cookies. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Clint and Margaret Brennan. As many of you know Clint is still recovering from open heart surgery. Thanks and as always Save the Wave Joe Carrion

4 Roundup Update Final scheduling and hotel recommendations have been settled. The registration form is on the web site (and here) and easily accessible. Recommend you copy a couple to hand out to prospects. The Host Hotel: Hampton Inn Sherman 2904 Michelle Dr. Sherman, Texas Hampton Contact hotel at HAMPTON, or Request the Corvette Club of Texas room rate of $69.00 (plus tax) when making reservations by September 20th, Racing At: Grayson County Airport 4700 Airport Road Denison, TX 75020

5 NCCC First Choice Weekend Sherman/ Denison Texas 7 Low Speed Autocrosses Racing at Grayson County Airport on Taxiway October 9 October 10, 2004 Host Hotel: Hampton Inn Sherman 2904 Michelle Dr. Sherman, Texas Hampton Contact hotel at HAMPTON, or Request the Corvette Club of Texas room rate of $69.00 (plus tax) when making reservations by September 20th, Racing At: Grayson County Airport 4700 Airport Road Denison, TX NCCC rules for autocrosses SCHEDULE: Friday, October 8 th, 2004: 7:00pm 10:30pm Saturday, October 9 th, 2004: 8:30am -- 9:00 am 9:00am 3:30pm 7:00pm 9:00pm Sunday, October 10 th, 2004: 8:30am 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm Awards for Sunday Events Hospitality, Tech. Inspection and Registration Drivers Meeting (Tech. Inspection at Airport Each Morning) 4 Low Speed Autocrosses at Grayson County Airport CCT s Hospitality, Awards for Saturday events 3 Low Speed Autocrosses at Grayson County Airport Corvette Club of Texas NCCC event registration form Mail this portion of flyer with payment to: Corvette Club of Texas P.O. Box 36022, Dallas, Texas Driver # 1: NCCC #: Address: Phone: ( ) City: State: Zip: Driver # 2: NCCC #: Address: Phone: ( ) City: State: Zip: Registration $ ALL EVENTS FOR ONE PERSON Before September 20 th, $80.00 Hotel Guest FREE Buffet Breakfast! 6 10 am Hospitality Room Autocross plaque for those who run all 7 events Car 1 Info: Year Coupe Convertible Car 2 Info: Year Coupe Convertible Please indicate permanent car numbers: Car 1: Car 2: EVENT DATE QTY COST DRIVER 1 CLASS DRIVER 2 CLASS EXT. PRICE Autocross 1 Saturday, Oct. 9th $15 per driver Autocross 2 Saturday, Oct. 9th $15 per driver Autocross 3 Saturday, Oct. 9th $15 per driver Autocross 4 Saturday, Oct. 9th $15 per driver Autocross 5 Sunday, Oct. 10th $15 per driver Autocross 6 Sunday, Oct. 10th $15 per driver Autocross 7 Sunday, Oct. 10th $15 per driver REGISTRATION $105 per driver

6 CORVETTE CLUB OF TEXAS ROUNDUP 2004 October 9 10, 2004 NCCC OFFICIAL FLYER The Corvette Club of Texas invites racers to attend our 7th Annual Low Speed Autocross event that will be held again this year on a taxiway at the Grayson County Airport, located North of Dallas midway between Sherman and Denison. Date: October 9 10, 2004 : Type of Event Low Speed Club: Corvette Club of Texas Region: SW-074 Registration Opens: 7:30 AM Closes: First Car Out Entry Fee See Registration Form First Car Out Following Drivers Meeting Location: Grayson County Airport (Old Perrin Air Force Base) 4700 Airport Drive Denison, Texas (903) Speed Event: *High Speed Low Speed XXXXXX Exhaust: Open Closed XXXXXX Drivers Meeting Time: 8:30 a.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. Sunday SW Mitch Factor SW Joe Carrion 4516 Westchase Circle, TX ( ) 7907 Whispering Trail Lane, Plano, TX ( ) SW Phillip Schilt SW James Powdrill 1616 Rollins Dr., Allen, TX ( ) 5 La Costa Court, Frisco, TX ( ) SW Gail Carrion SW Mary Wolter 7907 Whispering Trail lane, Plano, TX ( ) 4520 Fonda Dr., Arlington, TX ( ) SW Paul Wolter Governor Gary Frederick 4520 Fonda Dr., Arlington, TX ( ) 2401 Lands End Dr. Carrolton, TX ( )

7 DIRECTIONS to host hotel: Hampton Inn Sherman Michelle Dr. Sherman, TX From US Hwy 75 North or South - Exit 63, turn right on Michelle Drive. From US Hwy 82 East or West - Exit 20A, turn right on Michelle Drive Telephone: Hampton or (Request CCT $69/Night Rate)

8 DIRECTIONS TO GRAYSON COUNTY AIRPORT REAR ENTRANCE Welcome to CCT s annual Roundup 2004 autocross held again this year at the Grayson County Airport, approximately 7 miles northwest of the Hampton Inn host hotel in Sherman. The map and directions below is provided for all participants and workers to easily locate the Airport and host hotel. The local Lion s Club will be selling Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday, and Breakfast only on Sunday at very reasonable rates. Start location: Hampton Inn Sherman, 2904 Michelle Dr. Sherman, TX End Location: West Side of the Grayson County Airport, 4700 Airport Rd, Denison, TX : Start out going North on US-75 N toward E BUCK OWENS FRWY. Approximately 0.1 miles 2: Turn LEFT onto E BUCK OWENS FRWY, go 0.1 miles 3: Merge onto US-82 W via the ramp- on the left, go 1.3 miles 4: Take the exit- exit number 640- toward FM-1417/POTTSBORO, go 0.1 miles 5: Stay straight to go onto US-82 W., go 0.1 miles 6: Turn RIGHT onto FM 1417/N FM 1417, go 1.6 miles 7: Turn LEFT onto PLAINVIEW RD, go 2.0 miles 8: Turn RIGHT onto HARDENBURG LN., go 1.7 miles (Based on MapQuest address 3026 Hardenburg Ln in Sherman which is close to the rear (West) entrance to the airport)

9 CORVETTE CLUB OF TEXAS, INC. AUGUST 20, 2004, MEMBERSHIP MEETING FRIENDLY CHEVROLET, STEMMONS FREEWAY, DALLAS The president, Joe Carrion, brought the meeting to order at 7:30 PM, August 20, The secretary read the Board minutes and they were approved as read. The minutes from the July membership meeting were approved as published with one exception: Mary Wolter said that Paul Deen brought back only the Diacom--the timing lights and lap top computer were left in the club trailer. The treasurer, Mitch Factor, gave the treasurer s report. Also, we have received five entries for the Round Up Autocross so far. Mitch reported he had 20 duplexed copies of the newsletter printed at Office Depot for $30 and they have been mailed to the people who requested them. Mary Wolter, the membership director, welcomed the guests. Ben Loflin, Activities Director, reported that last weekend Paul Wolter won Top Flight NCRS award at Round Rock with his 86 pace car. He also commented on upcoming events including: Lewisville, September 18; Cowtown September 25-26; Eureka Springs on October 1-2, and Wimberley October th and our own Round-up event October 9-10 th. Joann asked if anyone was interested in going on the Grand Canyon trip September 4 th thru the 10 th with Mel Roggenbuck. She also reminded everyone about the Ice Cream Social at her house tomorrow night, August 21 st. The NCCC Governor, Gary Frederick, reported that the racing has started and the current NCCC president, Roger Mitchel, is not running again. Paul Wolter reported that Ted Melinda had checked out our timing lights and computer and they are operating properly. Also, he has worked out the glitch in the system with new software. Paul has picked up the printer and laptop and has all the equipment at his house for setting up the training session, probably Saturday, August 28 at 2:00 pm. Tin Hall Toys and Tejas Vettes will host an autocross September 4-6 at Mineral Wells and we need to attend and watch them run the timing. Also, sign up as corner workers to help them at their event and they will help us at our event in October. Joe said that Donna Snyder couldn t represent our club as NCCC governor. She is an NCCC member with Cowtown and cannot represent our club according to NCCC rules. Joe asked for volunteers for the position of NCCC governor but there were no takers. Keith Amendson reported on his trip to a Corvette event in Salt Flats, Utah, and said he did not meet a stranger everyone was friendly and helpful. A motion from the board meeting was discussed regarding charging for the Christmas Party to cover cleanup. Paulette Waggoner made a motion to charge $10 per person for the Christmas Party to cover the cost of cleanup afterwards. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Phil Schilt (Sr.) said he looked up the rules for the Chinese Auction and will bring the info to the Christmas party so it can be conducted correctly. The monthly raffle was held and the following people won gifts: Joann Powdril picture frame; Carol Factor wine; Carl Arbogast Stainless Steel Dallas Cowboys cup; Charles Whitaker NASCAR cookies; Mary Wolter baseball cap with pony tail; Jim Adams Caress Body Wash. Thanks to all who brought gifts. Dennis and Patti Bertwell invited everyone to go to the Olive Garden for dinner. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, Jeanette Bradley, Secretary

10 FRIENDLY CHEVROLET CORVETTE CLUB REPRESENTATIVE Our Corvette Club of Texas Representative is Tommy Gallatin. When you need to replace your corvette for a new C6 be sure and give Tommy a call at for an excellent price. Don t forget to contact Tommy when you are upgrading that tired SUV or family car for a new one! In addition to his regular work schedule, Tommy is always at the dealership during our monthly Friday night membership meeting. We also want to thank our sponsor Friendly Chevrolet and Tommy for providing the great sandwiches, cookies, chips and drinks for our monthly membership meetings. GOVERNOR S REPORT No Governor s report this month MONTHLY BOARD OF DIRECTOR S MEETINGS The next CCT monthly board meeting will be 7:30 PM Monday, September 13 at Friendly Chevrolet in the Sales Meeting Room. To be able to effectively address all items of importance that the monthly board meetings will continue to be held on Monday evenings until further notice, the week before the membership meeting (2 nd Monday). The Board meetings are open to all CCT members, and members are encouraged to attend and be a part of planning and providing direction for the club in MEMBERSHIP REPORT Please welcome the clubs newest member: John Olsen 1008 Lark Haven Lane Keller, TX Home phone# Blue Coupe Please update your address book for: John Olsen jjo1695@aol.com ACTIVITIES REPORT-Things to Do

11 Activities are what we are all about. Our activities Chair, Ben Loflin and anybody he can corral, look for exciting ways to spend quality Corvette time together. Here s what Ben has been working on for us for this summer. As always, Ben welcomes your ideas, participation, event planning expertise, beer and hot dogs. Red corvette parts. California squeegee. Whatever. So think about what you d like to do and contribute. Give Ben a call. ACTIVITIES REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2004 REMINDER OF SEPT. & OCT. ACTIVITIES Sept. 18th The 9th annual charity car, truck & cycle show will be at the Bellaire Plaza Mall in Lewisville, the same one we were at last sat. Free to public. First one hundred participants will receive a dash plaque,goody bag,door prize chance & T-shirt. Registration starts at 9 A M til noon. Trophy presentations at 3:30. Sept.17th-19th. The big southwest swap meet at the ballpark in Arlington,Tx. If you have not seen this, you will love it. Sept. 25th 26th. The Cowtown Club will be having its big Auto Cross at the Texas Motor Speedway in Ft Worth. You will not want to miss their show. 8 A M! Oct. 1st.- 3rd. The Eureka Springs, Arkansas Corvette week end. Big time fun here. See Joe or Gail Carrion for details. Oct. 2nd, - 3rd. Good Guys Car show at Texas Motor Speedway. This unique event only permits vehicles that are older than Paul & Mary Wolton will be showing their beautifully restored 1969 Camaro.. We wish them luck in this tough competition, these cars are priceless. Oct. 8th,- 10th. Not last in inportance, we have our fund raising effort of the year on these dates. This is our once A year call for support,to keep Corvette Club of Texas Viable and financially secure. Everyone is needed to participate in this event starting with the fun at hospitiality night [fri] and assisting with the various Auto Cross functions. Please step up and help!! Oct. 16th. The second annual Performance Vehicle show located at Senlac Dr. #300, Farmers Branch, TX 75234, Phone is They build Carroll Shelby Mustangs, have not been to their show, but understand they have A good one. At this show on 16th Carroll Shelby will be present. Oct. 29th-31st A trip to wimberley, TX is being put together by Carol Factor. More later Ben Editor s note: I deleted activities that happened prior to the newsletter publication date.

12 If you missed it! Dell Diamond Car Show. On Friday afternoon, August 13 th half a dozen CCT members caravanned to Round Rock, Texas to participate in the Annual Dell Diamond corvette show hosted by the Long Horn Corvette Club. Several other members drove down that evening, and several more showed up early Saturday morning. Paul and Mary Wolter entered their 86 Yellow Pace car convertible in both the NCRS Flight Judging and the Dell Diamond car show, along with about 150 other corvettes. Three NCRS judges started judging their Pace Car at 8:30 AM and completed at 3 PM in the afternoon! After all the results were tabulated, 6 NCRS entrants received top flight awards including the Pace Car ( points, two received 2 nd flight awards (85 to 94 points) and one received a 3 rd flight award (85 89 points). Paul and Mary were also invited (and have accepted) to display their Pace Car in the Pace Car Special Display on November 4 th 6 th at the Convention Center in Waco for the NCRS Texas Regional flight judging event, which is open to the public. Paul and Mary were fortunate and also received 2 nd place in the C4 corvette convertible class, which covered 86 through 96 convertibles, both stock and modified. Two of our members, Jim and Carolyn Adams were unlucky during the show and a gust of wind blew a nearby canopy into their corvette and broke the windshield, cut the dash and damaged the heads up display. Their car was left at the local Hewlett Chevrolet dealership for repairs, and they rode back to the DFW metroplex Sunday afternoon with Paul and Mary. After the Dell Diamond car show those CCT members who signed up for the Deluxe Package at the ball diamond ate with US troops who recently returned from Iraq. Ken and Jeanette said that because of some health problems they weren t able to sit on the brim to watch the game, so Paul and Mary arranged for all of us to watch the local Express Baseball Team beat El Paso from Chaz s suite located high above the grand stand seating between home plate and 1 st base. What a deal! Chaz is the general contractor who built the Dell Diamond base ball facility, and it turned out spectacular. There is even a swimming pool in the outfield and a children s playground! 86 Pace Car in Friend s Shop in Round Rock Two Neat Rodded Pickup Trucks in the Shop After the game Chaz invited Paul and Mary to store the Pace Car overnight in his shop located just down the street from the ball diamond. In the shop were were four of Chaz s six street rods and several Harley motorcycles. Wow, what a neat place, and what cool toys.

13 There is a Big Block Under the Hood! This was an Ebay Purchase! We also received a tour of Chaz s and Linda s 8,500 square foot home that had more amenities than I can remember! It was by far the nicest home we ve ever been in, or ever will be in, unless one of us wins the Texas lottery, becomes a rock star or a movie star.which is pretty unlikely. The Silver Coupe is going to be for Sale The 86 Pace Car Received a Top Flight Award The 60 x 100 foot shop had some neat adult toys, and Chaz picked up his new motor home the following week, that also gets stored inside the shop. Chaz sponsored our favorite NASCAR truck driver David Starr whenever David raced at the Texas Motor Speedway. Chaz continues to throw one huge party at TMS in the infield following the NASCAR Craftsman truck race. The next party is October 16 th, and starts immediately following the race. Submitted by Mary Wolter. Jim and Carolyn took up with Mel Roggenbuck and held our own mini-caravan to the Grand Canyon September 4 th thru 10 th. We had a grand time. Our Blue C-5 met Mel s White C-5 at TMS early Saturday morning to begin our journey. Our plans called for us to run up north on Texas 287 to Amarillo, then West through Albuquerque and into Flagstaff, which would be our base of operations for excursions to the Canyon and side trips to the Mother Road (US 66).

14 A little rain Saturday evening, but after that the weather was 100% perfect. Mid 70 s to low 80 s. At the altitudes around the canyon, those temperatures can feel quite sunny. Great for top-down fun! Our first evening in Flagstaff, we found old town along old US route 66 for dinner. I ve run on and around the Mother Road a couple of times, but I still get a great rush whenever I can plant the meats on 66 pavement. Picture Todd & Buzz. We decided to go to the North Rim Sunday, the first day. It s about 215 miles each way from Flagstaff, but the drive was magnificent. Thru the Navajo reservation and Painted Desert, parallel to the Echo bluffs, then across the Colorado at the far end. Back down to the south along the opposite Vermillion bluffs to the gates of the park. From the time we cross the Colorado it s a continuous, and sometimes aggressive, ascent to about 8,800 ft (remember that Denver is only 5,280 ). Some pretty neat, twisting and challenging roads switch-back style up the mountains (and back down again)!. Monday saw us at the South Rim. Much closer to Flagstaff which meant more time at the Park. We took our time, visiting I think all, or most, of the vantage points on that rim. We didn t try any of the fancy stuff, like hiking down the canyon, mule train, helicopter or falling over the edge. Just responsible, adult tourists. Forget that! Tuesday we headed for a long stretch of route 66 that runs from just west of Flagstaff to near the Arizona/Nevada border. About 90 miles, through a couple of neat Arizona main street towns and into Kingman. After lunch there we decided to try Sedona as our next overnight stop. Carolyn picked the route. With various deliberations (go back, then south. Go east, then north, etc) she decided. We ended up on the most delicious corvette road of all time! We had to encourage a couple of elderly sedans to pull over and let us pass, which they graciously did, in order to open up space on the road. But then, Wow! Think mega-autocross layout. Think pylons without points. Think hard on the brakes and harder on the clutch. Think rush! What a grand finale. We departed for home Thursday morning, staying that night in Santa Rosa, NM (where else but along the old route 66). We tried to dine in out of the way places, and Santa Rosa was no exception. We actually found the Old Route 66 Restaurant. (side note: Mel asked the hotel desk person for restaurant recommendations. Her answer? Dairy Queen is pretty good... ) But Friday morning was a little pensive. Mel s mother had been tending to the homestead in his absence, and he hadn t been able to get her on the phone Thursday evening or Friday morning. Mel was a bit concerned, so we broke off the caravan and his white C-5 was last seen gassing over the I-40 horizon. Good thing, too, as his mother had fallen and broken a hip Wednesday evening. I understand it was neighbors who discovered her and got her to the hospital. By the grace of God and good neighbors, I m told she is going to be fine.

15 Here are some pics of our journey.

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17 Submitted by Jim Adams Monthly Raffle subsidizes CCT Dallas, Tx

18 At the conclusion of each monthly membership meeting we have a grab-bag raffle. You ve seen Jackie Arbogast hawking raffle tickets (a buck each) and you have seen members deposit gift bags near the front. Proceeds go to the club and subsidize our treasury. On a strictly volunteer basis, club members bring a gift to raffle. The expense and nature of the gift is totally at the discretion the procurer. So next meeting a) buy a raffle ticket b) bring something to raffle off c) buy more than one ticket NCCC EVENTCALENDAR See the NCCC Event Calendar located at for entry forms and additional information on the following NCCC events. Date Event Location August 20, 21 OCCC & CCOC (11 LS, RFR) Oklahoma City September 4, 5 Tejas/Tin Hall Toys (14 events) Waco September 10, 11 National Governor s Meeting St. Louis September 18, 19 SJCC (TBD) TBD September 25, 26 Cowtown Vetts (6 events) Ft. Worth -TMS October 9-10 CCT (7events) Sherman -Grayson Cty AP October 23, 24 CCO (14 events) Oklahoma City November 12, 13 National Governor s Meeting St. Louis

19 2004 CCT ACTIVITIES CALENDAR Month Drive/Eat Socials/Charity Other Events January February Mardi Gras Parade Feb 21st March Ken & Jeanette Bradley See Flyer April May Boerne Car Show Poppy Festival Mitch & Carol Factor Ben & Billie Loflin May 8 th Speedway Children s Charity Laps Paul & Mary Wolter June Ben & Billie Loflin Adam Petty Track Walk at TMS April 3rd Paul & Mary Wolter May 23- Drive & Eat Host Bob & Paula Mischel- also to assemble buckets Red Poppy Festival Parade & Car Show, Georgetown Mel Roggenbuck April 24 25th July Carl & Jackie Arbogast Wimberley drive away 4 th of July Parade with Cowtown Vettes in F.W. August James & Joann Powdrill Longhorn Round Rock September October November Eureka Springs. Oct 9/10 CCT Roundup 2004 at Grayson AP December Festival of Lights Natchitoches, La Dec 11th CCT Christmas Party Dec 4th Prestonwood Christmas Program TROPHY FRIENDLY CHEVROLET MAINTENANCE Quarter January 16Thru April 16,2004 April 16 th July 16th July 16 th -October 15th October 15 th -January 21,2005 Maintainer Paul & Mary Wolter Joe & Paulette Wagner John & Patty Callander

20 CCT APPAREL, etc, FOR SALE Mary usually has these items for sale prior to our monthly business meeting. Come a little early and pick out what you need. Proceeds benefit the Club TAN OR BLACK VISORS $9 CT WINDOW FlAGS $11 REPLACEMENT FLAGS $10 STATIC CLINGS LARGE $ 6 SMALL $1 U.S. or TEXAS FLAG $5 ea. or Two for $8 TEXAS SHIRT $35 TEXAS LIGHT WEIGHT JACKET $55 Photos of most of these items can be found on our web page 2004 AFTER CLUB MEETING DRIVE & EAT SIGN UP Month January 16 February 20 March 19 April 16 May 21 June 18 July 16 August 20 September 17 October 22 November 19 Host Joe & Gail Carrion Ben & Billie Loflin Ken & Jeanette Bradley Gary & Donna Frederick Larry & Sally McGlaun John & Patty Callander Carl & Jackie Arbogast Dennis & Patti Bertwell Phil & Karen Metcalf Marvin & Donna Snyder Michael & Debbie Cox

21 2004 SPECIAL EVENTS 2004 SPECIAL EVENTS CAR SHOWS, SWAP MEETS/AUCTIONS & RACING Sept17 19 Southwest Swap the Ballpark, Randol Mill & Ballpark Way, Arlington Sep Wichita Corvette Roundup, Wichita Falls Sept Lone Star Region/Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Road, Grand Prairie, Ken Olmstead Oct 1 3 Oct 1 3 Oct 16 Nov : July Oct Good Guys Car Show, Texas Motor Speedway Eureka Springs Corvette Weekend, Eureka Springs, AR 2 nd Annual Performance Vehicle & Motorcycle Show, Senlac Dr, Suite 300, Farmers Branch uniqueperformance.com Texas NCRS 2004 Regional Meet, Corvette Judging and Show in Waco, TX NCRS National Convention, Park City, Utah Texas NCRS 2005 Regional Meet, Corvette Judging and Show in Waco, Tx November 12, 13 National Governor s Meeting St. Louis Texas Motor Speedway Racing Ft. Worth (Qualifying is the day preceding each race) OCTOBER 15-17, 2004 Oct 15 The Dallas Morning News Pole Day - Trucks & IRL Oct 16 Silverado 350k - NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Oct 16 Texas Indy Racing League Infiniti Pro Series Oct 17 Chevy 500k - Indy Racing League IndyCar Series Texas Raceway Kennedale / Sep 19 Fall Muscle Car Challenge West, Gates 9 AM Entry $ Texas Motorplex Racing Ennis TBA Oct 31 O Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals Texas Muscle Car Club Challenge XXVII Entry $ , Gates 8 AM Weekly & Monthly Events:

22 Note: Prior to attending any of the following events, please ensure that event is being held at location given on date provided. Sponsor has option to reschedule event date and location. Weekend cruises at Restaurants are typically hosted during the summer months only. Every Wednesday Test-N-Tune, April - October, Texas Raceway, Kennedale Every Thursday Street Night Drags, April - October, Texas Raceway, Kennedale Every Thursday Cruise at Sammy Walker s Bar-B-Que on Dalrock Rd, one block South of Hwy 66, 7 pm, Hosted by the Rowlett Cruise Knights and Rods & Relics, Rockwall Every Friday Buz Post Fun-N-Grudge, Texas Raceway, Kennedale Every Saturday ET Points Racing, Texas Raceway, Kennedale st Saturday Show & Shine Hosted by Vought Car Club, April 6 th thru Oct 2nd at 5-9 PM, $10 Auto Entry Fee, Sonic Drive In, I-20 & Greater Southwest Hiway, Grand Prairie st Saturday Pals & Gals Classic Cruisers, Burger Box, 7700 Glenview Dr, Richland Hills, TX 76180, March thru October 5:30 8:30 PM, $6 Registration, Contact Bill Trussell, or Rickey Dickey, st Saturday North Texas Mustang Club Cracker Barrel, Fox Avenue Exit, 889 South Stemmons Freeway, West Side Frontage Rd,5:00 8:30 PM, Lewisville 1 st Saturday Extreme Corvettes Cruise Night 5 9 Ezs Brick Oven, NW corner 190 & Coit, Plano 2 nd Saturday Cruisers Club of Cedar Hill Car Whataburger, FM 1382 & 67 in Cedar Hill, Bobby Knight at nd Saturday The Camaro and Firebird Car Club and Chuck s Lewisville location, 2267 I-35, north of Vista Ridge Mall, registration 5-7 PM, awards 8:30PM, $10 entry fee 2 nd Saturday Late Great Chevy s of Dallas 13 th Annual Cruise Night 2003 in Old Downtown Carrollton on Broadway, 6 9 PM, Open to All Models$5 entry fee, April 12 h October 11 th, 3 rd Saturday Christian Classic Cruisers and North Hills Mall, Loop 820 & Hwy 26, April and October shows 5 9 PM, May through September shows 6 9 PM. $10 to register or ACTIVITY 2004 CCT MEETINGS Corvette Club of Texas (CCT) Monthly Membership Meetings are Every Third Friday of the Month, 7:30 p.m. at Friendly Chevrolet, 2754 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas. All Visitors and Corvette Owners are Welcome.

23 Following each CCT monthly membership meeting, a CCT after club social event is hosted by a CCT Member(s), starting at approximately 8:30 p.m.

24 THE CORVETTER CORVETTE CLUB OF TEXAS 2004 OFFICERS, BOARD AND STAFF President Joe Carrion Vice President Ken Bradley Treasurer Mitch Factor Secretary Jeanette Bradley NCCC Governor Gary Frederick BOARD MEMBERS Phillip Schilt Phil Schilt Dennis Bertwell Jim Adams Paul Wolter STAFF CHAIRPERSONS Activities Ben Loflin Charities Coordinator Mary Wolter Club Merchandise Mary Wolter Historian Ken Bradley Membership Mary Wolter Newsletter Jim Adams Property Mary Wolter Photographer James & Joann Powdrill Raffle Jackie Arbogast Webmaster Philip Schilt NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUM

25 Ambassador James Powdrill

26 Ed Page It is my intent to publish the Newsletter every month. I will try to have a Web version ready for publication by the end of the first week of each month. In order to meet my own expectations, here s what I need from you. Each chairperson (Activities, Charity, any officer or other wanting to have something published) should have newsletter articles ready by the fifth workday of each new month. Anybody can submit articles for publication. I will not edit for grammar, word choice, punctuation or other stuff I know nothing about. I might simply decide something warrants additional commentary, or needs to be shortened (I can t imagine lengthened). Otherwise it will be included in the publication as received. Articles should be in Microsoft Word format. If you have photos, they should be digital and in JPG format. All articles, files, photos, etc, should be sent to the editor via as an attachment. Call me if you have questions. Due to costs of printing and mailing, complete printed versions of the Newsletter have not been distributed. Some people will have not received prior issues. We are exploring less costly alternatives.