Newsletter of the Heartland Chapter - National Corvette Restorers Society For the Restoration, Preservation, History, and Enjoyment of Corvettes Volume 22, Issue 2 September/October 2016 www.heartlandncrs.com On the Road Again! Fall Color Tour October 8th It s time to get the Corvette out and take a lesurly drive down scenic highways enjoying the Fall colors. We will be ending up at Todd Gifford s lake cottage near Delhi, Iowa for lunch around 12:30-1:00. Lake Delhi Cottage address is 25846 225th Ave. Delhi, IA. Please let Todd Gifford know if you are attending: tgifford@dee-inc.com (319) 651-6688 Cental Iowa members: We will leave at 9am from the McDonalds in Altoona across from Adventureland. It will be a 3 hour drive on two lane roads (mostly) up to Delhi, Iowa. Hwy 6, to Hwy 151 (Amanas) to Hwy 38 (Monticello).
Heartland 2016 NCRS Chapter Officers Chairman Brad Davenport 515-327-0019 vdavenp802@q.com Vice Chairman Mike Murray 515-987-7763 bettmikem@msn.com Secretary Tim Larson 319-750-4393 birdcam69@mchsi.com Treasurer Larry Smith 515-225-0611 rsls66@msn.com Judging Chairman Don Heckenberg 319-752-5206 dynodonh@gmail.com Chapter Member Services Heartland Chapter Members can advertise for FREE in this Newsletter, and other Chapters do get exposure to our Newsletter. This is your newsletter, please send in any articles, restoration tips, ect. Send all Ads, Articles, and Comments to: Tim Larson - birdcam69@mchsi.com or 3104 Crystal Drive Burlington, IA 52601 (319) 750-4393 NCRS Restorer Archives Available for FREE! The Heartland Chapter has purchased the Complete NCRS Restorer Magazine Archives on CD for our library. If you have a question about your Corvette, just email Larry Smith (rsls66@msn.com), and Larry will search the Archive CD s and respond back to you. Articles can be searched by: word/phrase, article name, or category. A very nice benefit of being a member! Heartland NCRS Chapter Membership Renewal If your membership is about to Expire or has Expired, a Renewal Form/ notice will be sent to you. Your membership in NCRS must be paid up and current. Please promptly return the form and payment to: Larry Sample, 533 34th Place, West Des Moines, IA 50265. Make checks payable to Heartland Chapter NCRS. Save $$ money and hassle by doing a Multi-year renewal. We need your current Email Address!! We need to ensure that our Email Address database is up to date. Email is the primary means by which we will communicate with the newsletter and specific timely information related to events. Please email me your email address changes at birdcam69@mchsi. com. You will miss announcements if we do not have it. Membership Larry Sample 515-782-0230 larry@sampleassoc.com Events Co-Chairs Dave Sly 515-450-2335 dave@proplanner.com Rich Hein 515-287-2700 rlhein71@outlook.com Newsletter Editor Tim Larson 319-750-4393 birdcam69@mchsi.com Every Corvette has a story...we want yours! Please send information and photos to share. Email: birdcam69@mchsi.com Congratulations Heartland Chapter 2015 Chapter Top Flight Award Thank you Todd Gifford for your hard work! NCRS Membership The NCRS is a non-profit hobby group of nearly 16,000 families dedicated to the Restoration, Preservation, History, and Enjoyment of the Chevrolet Corvette. The NCRS has been helping its members purchase, restore, maintain, and enjoy their Corvettes for over 32 years. NCRS membership and Local NCRS Chapter membership is the smartest money you will ever spend on your Corvette(s). For more information on NCRS membership, go to www.ncrs.org Classified Items Wanted Please send your For Sale or Wanted ads to: birdcam69@mchsi.com Membership in the National Corvette Restorers Society is open to persons interested in the restoration, preservation, and history of the Corvette produced by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors Corporation from 1953 through 1994. NCRS is not affiliated with Chevrolet or General Motors. Classical Glass is the Newsletter of the Heartland Chapter, which was established in 1993. Membership is open to all members of the National NCRS Organization. NCRS Registered Marks used in Classical Glass: NCRS Founders Award, NCRS Master Judge Award, NCRS Performance Verification Award, NCRS Flight Award, and NCRS Sportsman Award are registered with the United States Department of Commerce and Trademark Office. The NCRS American Heritage Award mark application is pending.
Heartland Regional Update The initial planning committee has met via conference calls for the past few months to develop some of the preliminary steps for the Regional event next spring. In this issue you will find the registration form and flyer about the event that Don Heckenberg has created for publication in the Driveline beginning in the October/November issue. The online registration will be made available in November. We encourage everyone to take advantage of registering that way. Todd Gifford has prepared a one page document that illustrates the various sponsor ship levels that are available (also in this issue). It is written in such a manner as to do all the heavy lifting to potential sponsors. Its very self explanatory and anyone that is interested will see the benefits. Main committee chairs: Mike Murray - Swap space and placement at the track Dave Sly - Events at the track. Tim & Karanel Larson - Registration Don Heckenberg - Judging Tim Larson - Photos and at the track Larry Smith & Brad Davenport - Budget. Rich Hein - Food and Hotel/Motel accommodations We recommend getting your reservation in at your preference of hotel/motel now. The host hotel is Best Western Holiday Manor, NCRS rate is $79.99 + 12% tax. We have 50 rooms saved out of 77 rooms total. The hotel was refurbished about a year ago, from a Holiday Inn Express. Pella Tulip time happens the same weekend and does put pressure on the Newton based motels. I have samples of the Ultra Premium Polo shirts and t-shirts that I will bring to the Fall Color Drive in October. I would encourage you to make this event to see these and to discuss other items of interest about the Regional. Hope to see many of you on October 8th! Brad
2017 Heartland Regional Registration May 4 6, 2017 Newton, Iowa Name NCRS # Spouse/Guest Phone Number Address City/State/Zip Email Registration confirmation will be emailed. Family Registration Online $80, Mailed $90 $ 90 Registration Late Fee Required after April 1, 2017 Guest (Non NCRS member / Child over 22) Banquet Adults $45 $ Banquet Children $20 $ Track Time (4 Laps Minimum), Friday Oval, Saturday Inner Loop / Road Course, $40 per Day, specify which day or both. $40 Per Day $ Event Premium Polo Shirt S M L XL $45, 2X 3X $50 $ Event T-Shirt S M L XL $20, 2X 3X Corvette Registration (Must include proof of insurance) Flight Judging (1953 1999) $75 $ Performance Verification (Proof of previous 3 rd Flight or better) $75 $ Flight Judging and Performance Verification late fee (After April 1) $50 $ Sportsman Award $30 $ Founders Award (Operations Check) $30 $ Swap Space $45 $ Secured Trailer Parking RV / Trailer Parking (3 nights includes water & 50 amp hookup) $100 $ Previous Duntov / McLellan / Bowtie / Heritage Display FREE Award Mailing Fee (If you don t attend Awards Banquet) Car Registration Due and No Refunds after April 1, 2017 Total Enclosed $ Online registration and payment using the NCRS Event Registration is recommended. If mailed make check payable to: Heartland NCRS, 11178 Cliff Road, Burlington, IA 52601. Judging Questions: Don Heckenberg, dynodonh@gmail.com, 319-752-5206. Regional Questions: Brad Davenport, bdavenp802@gmail.com, 515-707-9593 Corvette Information Year Coupe Convertible Engine (C.I.) (HP) Exterior Color Interior Color Complete VIN Driven / Trailered (Circle) All Flight Judged cars must be checked in and placed on judging field by 5:00pm Thursday. Judging Participation I would like to judge: (Year) 1 st Choice 2 nd Choice Judging Level I would like to judge: Interior Exterior Chassis Mechanical Shirt Size I would like to tabulate Level I would like to Observer Judge Class HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT:I agree to insure my vehicle(s) and property against loss, damage, and liability, and to provide proof of such insurance to NCRS at registration. NO EXCEPTIONS. I agree to assume the risk of any and all damages or injury and to indemnify and hold harmless NCRS, its officers, directors, agents, employees, and Chapters for any acts or omissions that may result in the theft, damage or destruction of my property or injury to me or to others occurring during or as a consequence of this event. AUTO INSURED WITH POLICY NUMBER POLICY EXPIRATION DATE SIGNATURE: DATE
The Heartland Regional is being held at the Iowa Speedway on May 4 6, 2017. Drive your Corvette around the o Fastest Short Track on the Planet! o High banked oval Indoor Judging at the Paddock area. RV and Trailer Parking with hook-ups at the track. Swap Spaces Available Nearby Attractions: o Amana Colonies o Prairie Meadows Horse Track/Casino o Jordan Creek Mall o Sprint Car Hall of Fame o Maytag Dairy Farm (i.e. Blue Cheese) o Pella Tulip Time Host Hotel (Mention NCRS for special rate) Iowa Speedway Best Western Holiday Manor 3333 Rusty Wallace Dr. 208 W 4 th Street N Newton, Iowa Newton, IA 50208 May 4 6, 2017 641-792-3333 Other Hotels Boulders Inn & Suites AmericInn Lodge & Suites 4222 S 22 nd Ave E 4401 S 22 nd Ave E Newton, IA 50208 Newton, IA 50208 641-275-9495 641-791-1160
National Corvette Restorers Society Heartland Regional Concours Event Sponsorship Opportunities Event Details: May 4-6, 2017 at the famous Iowa Speedway in Newton, IA. In early May of 2017, the best of the best 1953 1990 s Corvettes and their owners, as well as many other NCRS members, will convene at Iowa Speedway to have these spectacular cars Judged by the world s most knowledgeable and toughest Judges in the Corvette hobby. The people who attend this event are crazy about Corvettes and classic cars, and cars in general and they spend a tremendous amount of money fueling their passion for Corvettes and cars. Because of the time of the year and the unique Iowa Speedway venue, this event is expected to have record breaking attendance. Sponsorship and Marketing Opportunity Overview: You have a tremendous opportunity to market your company s products or services to the many Corvette and classic car enthusiasts who are expected to attend this much anticipated event. If you sell any products or services Corvette-related, Chevy-related, or Classic Car related, you have the opportunity to attract many new customers who are already predisposed to spending lots of money on their passion. These people will be a captive audience for 3 full days, fully focused on cars, seeing your company information over and over, and ready to spend money. Sponsorship Levels: Platinum - $5,000 Overall Meet Sponsor (only 1 Overall Meet Sponsor, first come first serve) >> Exclusive lock no other sponsors accepted in Platinum sponsor's specific business category >> Maximum Signage with the overall meet sponsors name/logo >> Large Display Booth/area for the overall meet sponsor which can be manned or un-manned >> Meet Brochure Program full page advertisement >> Meet T-shirt largest logo by the meet logo >> Keynote dinner recognition >> Goodie Bag recognition Gold - $2,500 >> Exclusive to specific business category (no other sponsors accepted in their specific business category >> Included on meet primary signage >> Meet Program Advertisement (1/2 page) >> Sponsor of "Area" or "Event" at the meet (Parking Area sponsor, Judging School Sponsor, etc...) >> Booth/Display Area, Dinner program recognition, T-shirt logo, and Goodie Bag inclusion Silver - $1,000 >> Meet program advertisement (1/4 page) >> Select signage logo advertising >> Small Display table, T-shirt small logo, and Goodie Bag inclusion with donated item Bronze - $500 >> Meet program advertisement (1/8 page) >> Select signage logo advertising, and Goodie Bag inclusion with donated item Contact: Contact Todd Gifford (319-651-6688 cell or tgifford@dee-inc.com) for more information and to register as a Sponsor. Checks should be made out to: NCRS Heartland Chapter