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First Video is Now Available
The first video of for our video theater is now available. We will have lots more available in the next few weeks so visit again. To see the video go to www.challengevideos.com/2008/08_NCC/
450+ Photos in the Gallery
05/11/08 - Just finished processing over 450 photos in the gallery. Click for the photo gallery.
Final Ladders For Our Heads-up Classes
05/11/08 - First happy Mother's Day to all of our Mother's. Thanks for the letting the boys and girls get racing yesterday. Last night's final party at the Wingate is done and we are heading back home. Just so we can leave you with a little something to look at, we will give you the Pro ladders from yesterday, complete with results. Thanks to Richmond Dragway for sharing these.
11.50 Ladder | 10.0 Ladder | Outlaw Ladder
Jeter Repeat, Shen, Michalkowski and Haynes Win too!
05/10/08 - The race is in the books. We made it through the day and the racing was spectacular. Video, pictures and a full articles are forthcoming but for now here is a quick look at the winners. Ronnie Jeter pulled a back to back win in the Bracket class getting the win over Rob Farley. In the 10.0 class, David Shen piloted his C2 to a win over Jay McCardle in a final that separated the driver by .002! In the 11.50, Tommy Michalkowski pulled off the win over Geers and his whole family was there to watch it. In the Outlaw Class, Keith Valone did not make it to the starting line and Steve Haynes took the single pass for the win. More later as we are headed out for a little celebration.

Congratulations to all and thank for coming. Check back for more soon!

Morning Showers Bring Corvette Horsepower!
05/10/08 - A small passing shower early morning has led to beautiful sunshine and the promise of a great race and show day. Drivers are starting to assemble in the breakfast area, at least the ones that did not spend the night there having a great time. Gates are scheduled to open around 10 AM. Don't be too shy to get there early. Listen to the PA all day for announcements for racing and random prize giveaways.
Test Session Completed
05/09/08 - Thanks to all who participated in today's Test Day for the Zip Products National Corvette Challenge. There were roughly 30 racers who made test passes to ready to tomorrow's race. We had to bear a shower but we were able to make passes before and after the shower. Several drivers stayed behind to make more passes tonight thanks to Richmond Dragway for letting us stay for free to make up for the rain delay. We are just about ready to start our meet and greet. We will see you there. The meet and greet will run from 7-10 pm.
It is HERE!
05/08/08 - Several racers arrived at the Wingate Inn today including one of our coordinators, Bill Wilson. It is here! Race Weekend! Don't let the weather get you down, this event will be great! As you head out Friday or Saturday, please drive carefully and enjoy your trip. See you all in Richmond Dragway. I will be traveling myself and hope to have some photos of test day if I can get online in the afternoon. Don't forget the meet and greet in the conference room and lobby of the Wingate Inn. Be there around 7 pm.
Welcome Speed Direct
Speed Direct, Inc. 05/01/08 - With only 9 days to go, we would like to welcome Speed Direct to the family of sponsors supporting the 2008 National Corvette Challenge. SpeedDirect is celebrating 15 years of excellence! They manufacturer &mpg; sell Steeroids™ brand rack and pinion conversions, along with other products that bring modern precision and control to your classic Corvette. Big thanks to Randy Schnose and team for joinging us. Visit their website and order a free catalog. www.speeddirect.com/
Payout Projection Increase
04/16/08 - Based on the current level of sponsorship obtained for the 2008 National Corvette Challenge we are happy to announce a Payout projection increase. Payouts are in the payout table below but in short, we are projecting a $1,000 payout to the Bracket class winner and $750 each of the heads-up index class winners. For the Bracket class we are projecting a payout down to the quarter finalists (final 8). For the 10.0 and 11.50 we are projecting payouts to the semi-finalists (final four). For the Outlaw class is projecting winner and runner-up payout as of now. Hopefully this is a little extra incentive to make it out to the races. Thanks for the early registration.
RevXtreme Returns to Support The National Challenge
RevXtreme04/14/08 - Tracy Lewis and ReXtreme, Tampa FL, return as supporting sponsors of the 2008 National Corvette Challenge. We are happy to have a fast growing Corvette Performance company supporting our race. Be sure and check out some of the great new Corvete products, like the billet alternator pulley that helps keep your serpentine belt on under high rpm passes on the 1/4 mile or set up your dyno tuning session at RevXtreme.com. Also look for Tracy and the RevXtreme team at the race May 10th.
The Vette Doctors Take It To the Next Level - 11.50 Sponsor
The Vette Doctors04/12/08 - The Vette Doctors, (VDP), Amityville, NY have taken their sponsorship to the next level. Recently announced as a supporting sponsor, they have decided to step up their sponsorship to be the Title sponsor of the 11.50 Index class. VDP is also the title sponsors of a similar class in a series in New Jersey so this was a natural progression to the next level. Look for the Vette Doctors at the event and to be the team to help you excel at the 11.50 index. Thanks for the continued support.

If you have opportunity to visit The Vette Doctors you are in for a treat as they have recently moved to a larger shop down the street and are installing a state of the art inertia dyno.

Updated spectator entry
03/25/08 - Please not spectator fee for Saturday May 10, 2008 race has been changed to $15. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Sponsor Announcement

East Coast Corvettes Welcome to East Coast Corvettes. Todd Wiley of East Coast Corvettes, Florida, is an avid racers who has joined the list of growing supporters of the 2008 National Corvette Challenge. East Coast Corvettes has an online store where you can dress up your Corvette and he frequently attends Corvette Events. Visit www.eastcoastvette.com.   The Vette Doctors - The Vette Doctors, Amityville, NY, have come on board to sponsor the National Corvette Challenge. One of the premier shops in the Northeast, The Vette Doctors, Amityville, NY, have supported the Corvette Challenge in New Jersey since its inception in 1999. We are happy to have the Vette Doctors supporting us. Look for the Doctors, who will also participate in the event, in Richmond. www.thevettedoctors.com

Announing Zip Products National Corvette Challenge

Zip Products National Corvette Challenge02/22/08 - We are pleased to announce the Title Sponsor for the 2008 National Corvette Challenge. Zip Products, Inc, Mechanicsville, VA, has agreed to take the lead role in the biggest Corvette only drag racing event of 2008.

From the beginning, Zip Products has been a leader and innovator, now 30 years later they’re thriving still. With over 20,000 items in stock, ranging from C1 suspension kits to LS7 full exhaust systems, Zip has what you need and want. Accommodating their large inventory Zip also takes a “hands on” approach to the Corvette industry. With in house rebuilders and a full service installation facility, Zip is able to understand their customers’ needs. Visit www.zip-products.com to see all they have to offer and order a FREE catalog specific for your generation Corvette.

Event Details Update: Friday Test and Tune, Meet and Greet and Host Hotel Information.
02/22/08 - Event details have been updated to reflect the time the Richmond Dragway will be available Friday, May 9, 2008 for a Corvette only test and tune session. Basically the this is the most affordable track rental you can have. Richmond Dragway will open from 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. for National Corvette Challenge participants only. During that time racers can make as many time shots as possible allotted time. The entry fee for the 4-hour session will be only $25. After this session, racers can head back to the Wingate Inn for the National Corvette Challenge Meet and Greet (start time apprixmately 7 pm) where snacks and soft drinks will be offered and you can meet and greet fellow participants, sponsors and coordinators. Those who wish to race more; Richmond has a regular Friday night program you can race in for an additional fee.

Wingate Inn, the event host hotel, has reported over 75 rooms have been booked thus far and is close to selling out for Friday night. Please don't wait to untill May to make hotel reservations as rooms will be booked on a first come first served basis. We have made arrangements for overflow hotels in the area so should still be able to get a room in the area. For more hotel information click here.

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Carolina Auto Masters to Sponsor 2008 10.0 Index Class
Carolina Auto Masters 02/08/08 - We are happy to announce the 2008 National Corvette Challenge 10.0 Index class will be sponsored by Carolina Auto Masters, (CAM). You will recall CAM was the title sponsor of the 2007 National Challenge and they will be continuing support, now targeted at the 10.0 Heads-up Index class which will be a highly contested class. We thank CAM for their continued support of Corvette drag racing in 2008. CAM will likely also be fielding several Corvettes in the class.

 

Valone Motorsports to Sponsor 2008 Outlaw Class
Valone Motorsports 02/08/08 - We are happy to announce that Valone Motorsports will once again sponsor the Outlaw Class for the 2008 National Corvette Challenge. Owner, Keith Valone, owns one of the quickest Corvettes entered in the Outlaw class and is sure to be a front runner. Keith is happy to be a part of National Corvette Challenge and we thank him for his continued support. Valone Motorsports comes out of the Florida area and his C4 has 5.02 @ 139 mph in the eighth mile. Should be fun!

 

2008 National Corvette Challenge in RPM Magazine
RPM Feb '08 02/07/08 - Wanted to say thank you to RPM Magzine, www.rpm-mag.com, for including a half page announcement for the 2008 National Corvette Challenge that I am organizing with 1 heads-up class, 2 index classes and a bracket class.

Thanks to Chris and Trish Biro for the support.

It is in the Feb-08 issue pictured on their website.

Two photos were selected, Dwayne Schultz's C5 and David Outten's C2

All Classes will be All Run fields in 2008
01/28/08 - Today we are happy to announce that all classes will be all run fields. All drivers who enter any of our heads-up classes will get into the race. Qualifying will only be used to place you on a ldder. We hope this alleviates any concerns that you may not make the field.
Outlaw Class To be Contested on the 1/8th Mile
01/28/08 - Due to growning concerns with the track obtaining insurance for cars running quicker than 9.00 in the 1/4 mile, we have decided to make the Outlaw Class an 1/8th mile race. Corvettes entering the Outlaw class can run as fast they can in the 1/8th mile running everything they bring and all out.

Sponsor Announcement - Jan 26

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Title and Class Sponsors to be Announced Shortly

01/21/08 - We have been hard at work working to solidify sponsorships for the Title and Class sponsorships. We have three out of four with one class sponsorship still open. Contact us if you are interested in sponsorship of this event. Remember, all sponsorship goes to the racers. We will have some additional class news in the coming days too. With 109 days to go, we have 86 pre-registered entries. Keep them coming!

Fuel Now Available at Richmond Dragway

12/07/07 - For those in need of fuel at Richmond Dragway, we have been informed that Richmond Dragway now sells fuel. Following is 2007 pricing which is subject to change for our 2008 race.
  • 5 GALLON PAILS (ONLY)
    • GT100 Unleaded (260GT) $45.00
    • Supreme (112) $50.00
    • HCR Plus (114) $55.00
    • Maximal (116) $60.00
    • Methanol (no lube) $35.00
  • AT THE PUMP
    • Standard (110) $7.00 per gallon
    • Standard (110) BULK (54 gallons) $6.25/gallon $337.50/drum

Wingate Inn to Host 2008 National Corvette Challenge

10/22/07 - We are happy to announce a return to the the Wingate Inn, Richmond Airport in 2008. The Wingate will hold 2007 rates for us so there will be no increase. Book your room early. Complete information, including parking news and overflow/alternate hotel information can be found at www.national.corvettechallenge.info/wingate.php

2008 National Corvette Challenge, May 9-10, 2008

10/21/07 - The National Corvette Challenge is back! We are happy to announce that the National Corvette Challenge will be returning for the 2008 year. The huge success we had in this year's race has helped up secure a date for 2008. We will be returning to Richmond Dragway where we had over 130 race entries and over 50 show entries in February! Steve Oyer will once again take the lead role in organizing this event with the help of Bill Wilson and myself, Edgar Perez. The Bracket Race will be the feature in this event that will include three heads-up classes and a people's choice Corvette show. Participation is open to all Corvettes. With racer participation and sponsorship, we hope to achieve, if not exceed, payouts from this year where our Bracket winner received $1,000 and our heads-up winners received $750. For those who choose not to race or race and show, you can enter a people's choice award show where you can earn a trophy for the cleanest, coolest Corvettes of the show while you watch the greatest all Corvette drag racing action in 2008.

We are also happy to announce the 2008 event will be a two day event. The Race Day will be Saturday, May 10, 2008 but we will also have a Corvette only Friday Test and Tune evening. That is right, we will be able to test on Friday and we have some plans in the works to maybe have a gamblers bracket race for those who wish to compete. Details will be forthcoming but for now, mark your calendars, May 9-10, 2008, National Corvette Challenge, be there!

We will begin contacting potential sponsors for the event shortly starting with this year's sponsors and will announce them as they come on board. If you would like to become a sponsor, we offer a great opportunity to put you business in front of large Corvette audience with national coverage for this event. Contact Steve Oyer or Edgar Perez for opportunities.

For a detailed wrap-up of the 2007 event, visit www.national.corvettechallenge.info/2007wrapup.php

Host Hotel Selected for the 2008 National Corvette Challenge

10/21/07 - We are happy to announce our Host hotel for our 2008 National Corvette Challenge. The host hotel will again be the Wingate Inn - Richmond Airport. We expect to have the rates and room types blocked shortly so please visit the National Corvette Challenge Host Hotel page for details as they become available.

Event Details

 updated 02/22/08
  • Test Day: Friday, May 9, 2008, 1 PM to 5 PM $25 Test and Tune for National Corvette Challenge participants only (potential special race(s) to be announced). (Richmond Dragway will have open racing you can participate in Friday night as well for an additional fee if desired) (Overnight camping permitted)
  • Friday Night Meet and Greet: - Friday, May 9, 2008, Time TBD (snacks and soft drinks)
  • Race Day: Saturday May 10, 2008 (rain date May 11, 2008)
  • Time: Gates expected to be open 10:00 AM with racing starting around 11 AM.
  • Race Entry Fee (Bracket or Heads-up): $50
  • Bracket Race Buyback: $25 (first or second round)
  • Show Entry Fee: $25 - (show details)
  • Race and Show Entry Fee: $70
  • Spectator Fee: $15 (kids 12 and under FREE!)(updated 3/25/08)
  • Registration: Not mandatory but we want to know you are racing to project payouts. click to register online.
  • Where: Richmond Dragway, Richmond, VA http://www.richmonddragway.com
  • Who: Anyone with a Corvette, any year, any level of experience
  • Why: Because Corvettes are meant to be raced
  • Hotel: Wingate Inn - Richmond Airport, 804-222-1499, 5 miles from the track (Click for full hotel details)

    Racing Classes

    2008 National Corvette Challenge
    Zip Products
    Corvette Challenge
    Zip Products National Corvette Challenge     		Carolina Auto Masters
    10.0 Index
    Carolina Auto Masters     		The Vette Doctors
    11.50 Index
    The Vette Doctors     		Valone Motorsports
    Outlaw
    Valone Motorsports
    • All Corvette regardless of level of experience or year of Corvette
    • .500 Full Tree
    • Footbrake only, no electronics or bracket racing aids or trans brakes
    • Bracket style racing (you dial-in your car)
    • Driver and car must meet all IHRA safety requirements for their elapsed time
    • Complete Rules
    • Heads-up racing but cannot go quicker than 10.0 or you lose
    • .500 Pro Tree
    • All run field
    • Transbrakes are allowed
    • Driver and car must meet all IHRA safety requirements for their elapsed time
    • Race to be run separate from Bracket class
    • Complete Rules
    • Heads-up racing but cannot go quicker than 11.50 or you lose
    • .500 Pro Tree
    • All run field
    • Transbrakes are allowed
    • Driver and car must meet all IHRA safety requirements for their elapsed time
    • Race to be run separate from Bracket class
    • Complete Rules
    • Heads-up racing all out racing contested on the 1/8th mile with anything allowed except tube chassis
    • .400 Pro Tree
    • All run field
    • Driver and car must meet all IHRA safety requirements for their elapsed time
    • Race to be run separate from Bracket class
    • Complete Rules

    Payout

    become a sponsor Payout will be determined by the amount of sponsorship and cars entered to race. As of April 16, 2008 our projected payouts are listed below.

    Zip Products
    Corvette Challenge
    Zip Products National Corvette Challenge     		Carolina Auto Masters
    10.0 Index
    Carolina Auto Masters     		The Vette Doctors
    11.50 Index
    The Vette Doctors     		Valone Motorsports
    Outlaw
    Valone Motorsports
    Winner: $1,000 
    Runner-up: $250
    Semi-Finalist: $150
    Quarter-Finalist: $75
    Winner: $750
    Runner-up: $250
    Semi-Finalist: $150
    Winner: $750
    Runner-up: $250
    Semi-Finalist: $150
    Winner: $750
    Runner-up: $150


    • 2008 Sponsors


    Zip Corvettes
    East Coast Supercharging
    East Coast Supercharging
    The Vette Doctors
    The Vette Doctors
    11.50 Title
    Carolina Auto Masters
    Carolina Auto Masters
    10.0 Title
    Valone Motorsports
    Valone Motorsports
    Outlaw Title

    Billiardcue.com
    RevXtreme
    RevXtreme
    FINEST RACING
    FINEST RACING

    Quick Time Performance
    East Coast Corvettes
    East Coast Corvettes

    HP Factory
    Speed Direct, Inc Speed Direct, Inc.
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    N/A Eddie Plybon 1 1
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    N/A Tommy Thompson Sr Pointman 2 2
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