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‘Vetter’s Letter

We are one month into summer and things are shifting into

high gear. Cruise nights are becoming more regular and fre-

quent. Car shows are seemingly every weekend. Auto-crosses

and drags are being held on the parking lots and tracks in our

immediate area. Unfortunately, the weather also shifts gears from 90-plus degree

days to intermittent thunderstorms. (Isn’t Pennsylvania a wonderful place to

live?)

I would be remiss if not mentioning the passing of a founding member of the

AACC -- Bob Gredlics. Corvettes were his life and we are all together today as a

club thanks to his efforts back in 1969. God be with you, Bob, and thanks for all

you did in making AACC what we are today.

While I was President, Bob was a strong advocate for getting out of our local area

to attend events. I’m sure he is happy to see the annual Mystery Trips and out-of

-state car shows we are now attending as a group. So, in Bob’s honor, be sure to

get out there and put some miles on your beloved Corvette, and risk getting a bug

or two (or even a little rain) on it, and experience all that summer 2013 has to

offer our lifestyle! Drive safely and Save the Wave!

Allentown Area Corvette Club, Inc.

July 2013 Volume 20, Issue 7

President Frank Shuletsky

215-538-5451

[email protected]

Vice-President Barb Parsons

610-258-8523

Secretary Carol Jenkins

610-317-9277

Treasurer Janet Mohring

610-965-8593

NCCC Governor Pete Lileck

610-349-0120

Membership Marty & Laura Hegyi

610-730-2695

Events John Kostick, Jr.

610-432-7172

NCM Ambassador Rich Ringhoffer

610-867-6494

Newsletter Editors Kevin & Michelle Minnich

610-530-0923

[email protected]

Webmaster Bud Benton

610-252-0989

[email protected]

Sponsored by:

398 Stoke Park Road

Bethlehem, PA

AACC Meetings @ Blue Monkey

The Allentown Area Corvette Club meets at 8:00 p.m. in the

Palm Room (upstairs) at the Blue Monkey, 1092-1094 How-

ertown Road, North Catasaqua, PA.

Full menu and bar service are available.

Upcoming Club Meetings

July 10 & 24 August 14 & 28 Sept. 11 & 25

Kevin Minnich AACC Newsletter Co-Editor

From the Editor’s Desk

Club Events 10—Club Meeting, Blue Monkey,

8 pm, N. Catasauqua, PA (p.1)

13—In-Vette-Tational Corvette

Show, Reading, PA

24—Club Meeting, Blue Monkey,

8 pm, N. Catasauqua, PA (p.1)

27—AACC Chicken & Ice Cream

Run, (Bethel, PA)

Aug. 11: EACC Vettes for Pets ,

Meuser Park, Easton, PA

Aug. 3: Wine, Art, & Music Festi-val Display, Schnecksville, PA

(p. 18)

Aug 4: Das Awkscht Fest “Club

Day,” Macungie, PA

Aug 18: AACC Family Picnic,

Bethlehem Twsp, PA (pp. 5-6)

Sep 5-10: AACC Mystery Trip

(Participate to find out where...)

Sep 22: AACC Fiberglass & Steel, ArtsQuest, Bethlehem, PA

(pp. 13-14)

Dec 14: AACC Holiday Party,

Barnhouse Restaurant, Bath, PA

Allentown Area Corvette Club ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 20, Iss. 7 | July 2013

Proudly Sponsored by

Faulkner Chevy-Cadillac

298 Stoke Park Road Bethlehem, PA 18017

877-260-1080

faulknermotors.com

NCCC Events www.ERNCCC.org

7/13: (2) AX, BACC, Wiley Ford, WV

7/14: (2) AX, BACC, Wiley Ford, WV

7/14: (4) PC, RCC, York, PA

7/14: (2) AX, CCA, Location TBD

7/21: (7) PC, LCCC, Lititz, PA

7/21: (2) AX, TCV, Tannersville, PA

8/10: (7) PC, GBV, Gaithersburg, MD

8/11: (7) RL, GBV, Gaithersburg, MD

8/11: (2) AX, CCA, Location TBD

8/18: (2) AX, LCCC, Lancaster, PA

8/18: (2) CN, PMCC, Location TBD

8/24: (7) CN, YCCC, Carlisle, PA

For more information on NCCC

events contact AACC’s Governor:

Pete Lileck

610-349-0120,

[email protected]

NCCC Events

Please support our fellow East Region NCCC clubs by participating in these events.

KEY: AX=AutoX, CN=Concourse, PC=People’s Choice, RL=Rallye

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http://www.ERNCCC.org

mailto:[email protected]

As we approach our departure,

participants will be given little hints as

to where we are going — either in the

form of a word or words associated with

the destination or activities.

July’s Clue:

“The Appalachian Trail crosses this.”

It’s a Mystery

AllentownCorvetteClub.org ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 20, Iss. 7 | July 2013

Sat., July 13 – The AACC gang will depart

the Cracker Barrel (Rtes. 22/78 and 100) at

7:15am sharp for a drive to breakfast at Timbers Restaurant (14323

Kutztown Rd., Fleetwood, PA). At 8:30am, the group will drive 15

minutes to Bob Fisher Chevrolet (4111 Pottsville Pike/Rte. 61,

Reading, PA). Skyline Drive’s show runs from 9am-3pm. Day-of-

event registration is $25. The show features live entertainment,

Corvette apparel and jewelry, music by DJ Johnny D, food and ice

cream, Chinese auction, and auto accessory and parts vendors.

Heading to Reading Thinking of You Bob Gredlics (passed away

June 14th. See obituary on p. 7.)

If any club members know of a member who

is in the hospital, has had surgery, or has lost

a loved one, please notify VP Barb Parsons

(610-258-8523, [email protected]) or one of

the other Board Members.

Chicken & Ice Cream Run Sat., July 27 — Anyone who is interested

in participating in the near-famous AACC

CHICKEN RUN can either sign up at our

July 10th regular meeting or contact Jeff

Mohrning @ 610-392-6898.

The hungry group will depart from the

north-side parking lot next to Cracker

Barrel (7720 Main Street, Fogelsville,

PA 18051, off Rte. 100/N, near I-78) @ 10:30 am. From there we

head to Kauffman’s Bar-B-Que Restaurant located @ 33 Gravel Pit

Road, Bethel PA 19507 (www.kauffmansbbq.com).

But try not to fill your bellies at lunch. For those with a sweet

tooth, we will stop at The Shoppes of Premise Maid (10860 Hamil-

ton Blvd, Breinigsville, PA 18031; www.premisemaid.com). Here

you can find over 40 flavors of ice cream, a chocolate shoppe and a

bakery.

This event is rain or shine. Let’s plan on the shine so we can get

those Corvettes on the road. Hope to see

you all there.

Regards,

Jeff Mohring

Trip Coordinator

610.392.6898 (cell)

National Winner Our apologies for not men-

tioning this earlier.

Club member Dale Terry

won 3rd place in a national wine

competition in Oregon during late 2012

for his Seyval Blanc. Congrats, Dale!!


July Birthdays As of AACC’s meeting on June 26th there were:

172 active members 3 potential members

The following two (2) members were Voted In during June 2013:

Paul & Barbara Sluzynski.............. Stroudsburg, PA ..................... ‘07 Cpe.

The following are Potential Members as of June:

Marc Blasko .................................. Coaldale, PA ........................... ‘99 Cpe.

Richard Hackman .......................... Hellertown, PA ....................... ‘80 Cpe.

Chad Tonay ................................... Whitehall, PA ......................... ‘93 Cpe.

We all look forward to seeing you at AACC events!

Membership Corner 2 Duane Mosher

4 Jim Hedden

Royce Kark

5 Sallie Bambu

Linda Roberts

Loretta Sandy

8 Cindy Frank

Brian Kropf

11 Len Feinberg

14 Carol Tarreto

15 Tony Stanz

17 Marty Hegyi

18 Laura Hegyi

20 John Denning

22 Len Kesselring, Jr.

23 Bill Frank

26 Bob Rice

27 Phil Guarino

29 Donna DeLeon

Debra Peters

Jim Peters

Member Spotlight We would like to introduce you to Scott

and Jeanette Marakovitz of Northampton,

PA, who were voted into AACC in May.

Scott and Jeanette have been married for

21 years and have three children, two boys

(Michael & Tommy) and a girl (Megan).

They also have several pets including two dogs (Koda & Lexy), two cats (Fritz

& Peach), a rabbit (Pepper) and a chinchilla (Chichi).

Scott is self-employed as the owner of Northampton Oil, Plumbing, Heating

and Cooling, an HVAC and fuel oil company located in Northampton, PA. His

interests and hobbies include gardening, photography, hunting, fishing and

shooting.

Jeanette is employed as the Office Manager of the above-mentioned compa-

ny. Her interests and hobbies include reading, skiing, biking, walking, hiking

and target shooting.

Scott and Jeanette’s favorite high school sports teams are the Northampton

Koncrete Kids. Owning their business gives them no time for vacations, but

Scott and Jeanette do enjoy hanging out in

their backyard with their family and pets

and tending to their garden and plants.

The also enjoy driving their 2005 Corvette

convertible every chance they get.

We are not able to e-mail the fol-

lowing member(s) at the

address(es) shown:

ALL INFORMATION IS

CURRENT

If you have new information,

please notify the Editors and/or

Membership Committee.

Unplugged?

Contact: Jeff Mohring (610-965-8593)

Cash (Please do not mail cash. Pay during meetings only.)

2013 AACC SUMMER BBQ RESPONSE FORM

Total Enclosed:

Method of Payment:

Name

Address

Phone

Submit this form with your cash or

check (payable to “AACC”) to:

Jeffrey Mohring 1918 Wenner Street Allentown, PA 18103

Registration due: Aug 11, 2013

# Adult Members attending: ______ x $12/pp

Check, No. _____________

Bring Your Whole Family!

# Non-Members attending: ______ x $17/pp

# Kids (5-11) attending: ______ x $5/pp

Tel: 610-625-2200

Bethlehem, PA

To East Allen Twsp. Bicentennial Park

East Pavilion Follow Rte. 987/Airport

Rd. North, approx. 2 miles

past ABE Airport.

Turn LEFT onto Snowdrift

Road (at traffic light just

past L&T Enterprises

Volkswagen used car deal-

er).

Bear LEFT at stop sign

onto Colony Dr.

Turn RIGHT at stop sign

onto Hanover St.

Turn LEFT at large sign

for Bicentennial Park.

The pavilion is atop the hill

in the shade.

You may drive up the hill

to unload car or drop off

passengers and then park

you car in the parking lot.

Watch for AACC

directional signs!

Schoenersville Road


Fri., June 14 — AACC sadly shares the passing of a founding member, Bob Gredlics. The following obituary appeared in

the Morning Call from June 18-19, 2013:

Robert (Bob) Gredlics, 68, of Bokeelia, FL and New Tripoli, PA, for-

merly of Allentown, died on June 14, 2013, at Hope Hospice, Cape Coral,

FL after being diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), a rare,

fast-moving and untreatable brain disease. He was born and raised in

Bethlehem, PA, the son of the late Charles and Rose (Rum) Gredlics. Bob

was an accountant for Lehigh Valley/Conrail/Norfolk Southern for over

30 years before retiring. He and his first wife of 33 years, Marilyn,

owned and operated Vette Finders, a business that located Corvettes.

Bob was a founder and lifetime member of the Allentown Corvette Club,

where he served as president and vice-president for several terms. He

was a member of the National Corvette Restorers Society, the Solid Axle

Corvette Club, NCCC, the Antique Auto Club of America and Pine Island Moose

Lodge #1954. Bob spent winters on Pine Island, FL and summers in Pennsylvania,

where he and his newlywed enjoyed car shows, road trips, kayaking, water aerobics, playing cards and time with family

and friends. Bob was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, who will be remembered for his feisty person-

ality and as a dedicated V T Hokie & Corvette fanatic. He was predeceased by his wife, Marilyn (Freudenberger).

Survivors: He is survived by his wife, Kathy (Kurtas) and will lovingly be remembered by his daughters, Melissa A.

(Jonathan) McCaverty of El Segundo, CA and Michelle L. (Jason) Kovac of Blacksburg, VA; his grandchildren, Marilyn,

Ryan and Tyler; and his sister, Betty Ann (the late Cornelius) Enright, Jr. of Bethlehem.

Services: A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to the Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort

Myers, FL 33908 (www.hopehcs.org) or the National Prion Disease Pathology Surveillance Center, Case Western Re-

serve University (www.cjdsurveillance.com/donation).

Friends may sign the guest book at

www.dignifiedcremations.com.

In Memoriam—Bob Gredlics

Kathy & Bob at AACC’s 2012 picnic

Bob’s beloved Frost Blue ‘59

Bob’s ‘62 on

display at Carlisle

http://www.dignifiedcremations.com


Liberty Region Corvette Show John Denning (‘76, ‘07) Sat., June 1 — Four from AACC participated in Liberty Region’s first 2013 Corvette show

held in Newtown, PA. Our club members braved the heat, tasted the food, cooled off

with the $2 beers and everyone won trophies.

TCV Summer Bash Len Feinberg (‘13) Sun., June 2 — A good sized group from both clubs (AACC and EACC) met at the Park & Ride and headed up to the Tri-

County Corvette Club's Summer Bash in Brodheadsville (PA). It was another beautiful day with just a few sprinkles late

in the afternoon. There seemed to be more pollen on the cars than rain. TCV’s event had a good range of cars from an

early Ford to 2013 Corvettes. One couple showed up on a small-block Chevy-powered trike painted to honor Ground

Zero and the Twin Towers. The show raised money for 7-year-old Joseph Fantozzi, who is fighting leukemia. He had the

honor of pulling tricky-tray winners, presenting his choice of Best of Show, and giving Gary Warmkessel the cash enve-

lope as the 50/50 winner.

Dennis Corona

Jim Fagan

Marty Hegyi

John Kostick, Jr.

Pete Lileck

Jim Peters (2 trophies)

Nick Recchia

Frank Shutlesky

Gary Warmkessel (2 trophies)

Winners

Lisa Denning, 2nd C3

John Denning, 1st C6

Gary Warmkessel, 1st C2

Jim Peters, Special Award

Winners

Photos by

Len Feinberg

Photos by

John Denning


SBCC Vettes for Vets Len Feinberg (‘13) Sun., June 9 — Ten Corvettes and one Mini Cooper S met at the Park & Ride before heading north to the Slate Belt Cor-

vette Club's Vettes for Vets Show. The weather was great and the show benefited a great cause — Operation Touch of

Home. There were over 220 cars, trucks, and motorcycles, which was likely a record turnout. The Blue Valley Farm Show

complex is nice place for the show, as you park on the grass which keeps the heat down. Quite a few vendors were on-

site selling everything including old car parts, craft items, jewelry, ceramics, and even homemade jam. There was also a

tricky tray and 50/50 to keep folks engaged.

Gary Warmkessel, 1st

Joanne Feinberg, 2nd

Ken Greidanus, 3rd

Winner’s Circle

Photos by

Len Feinberg


Meguiar’s Clinic Len Feinberg (‘13) Sat., June 15 — A nice group of members of both clubs converged at Faulkner Chevy’s new dealership for the

Meguiar’s Wax Clinic put on by Phil and Val of First Place Auto. It was a very interesting and informative afternoon. It

was also a hands-on clinic as members got to try clay barring and buffing for the first time (on someone else's car, ra-

ther than their Corvette). Phil had handouts and there was a drawing for a Meguiar's Detail Bag that was won by Barry

Opitz (EACC). Before leaving, many took the opportunity to stock up on detailing supplies with everything from car

wash to buffers.

Father’s Day on the Mountain Sun., June 16 — Club members brought their fathers, children and families to

celebrate Father's Day at Blue Mountain (Palmerton, PA). The Summit Lounge

was the center of activities for their 2013 Father’s Fest, which featured something

for every dad and his family to enjoy like food, beer, hunting and fishing infor-

mation, archery and guns, and motorcycles and ATVs, not to mention attractions

including live music, games and amusements.

The parking fee was waived for attending Corvettes, who were treated to special parking near the lodge.

A special thanks for Gary & Joann Warmkessel for introducing AACC to their daughter, who was the organizer for this

inaugural event.

Photos by

Len Feinberg


Cavalcade of Corvettes Len Feinberg (‘13) Sun., June 23 — It was a beautiful day in the neighborhood and that neighborhood was Jamison, PA, at the Middle

Bucks Institute of Technology. Two different groups headed south to Jamison — the breakfast group came from the

Hellertown Diner, while the rest left from the traditional Park & Ride. The Corvette Club of the Delaware Valley has a

great location for their show with parking on the grass, which keeps things relatively cooler for the participants. They

have two shows going at the same time — Corvettes in one grass field and everything else in another field. They also

have separate trophies for each group. There were some interesting cars in the non-Corvette group, including a great

red metallic Studebaker Grand Turismo Hawk and Lincoln Premier. Since Doc Bressler was the MC, you got a free tooth-

brush in your registration pack. A tricky-tray, 50/50, trivia contest, various vendors, and a good variety of food gave the

participants something to do throughout the day. A rather large amount of spectators were also coming and going dur-

ing the day.

Winner’s Circle Gary Warmkessel, Township

Choice and 2 Class

Trophies

Randy Hoffer, Multiple Class

winner

Marty Hegyi, Best Interior and First Place

C2

Photos by

Len Feinberg


It’s that time of year again — time to begin thinking about the selection of our new officers

and Board members for the 2013-2014 club year. Elections will be held during the last

regular meeting in August with nominations being accepted at our July and August

meetings. In case you were wondering what was involved, here are the eligibility

requirements and more on each position.

Per the AACC Constitution (Article III, Section B), all officers shall be an active mem-

ber in good standing; a member of the Club for at least twelve (12) months; over twenty-

one (21) years of age, and legally competent to act as an officer of the Club.

The President, Vice President, and members of the Board of Directors may not succeed themselves more than once.

All officers shall be directly responsible to the Board of Directors for their actions. Terms for officers are one (1) year,

while Board positions are two (2) years in length.

President: The membership shall elect a President of the Club. It shall be the duty of the President to chair the general

meetings, appoint his/her representatives, and generally carry out those Club duties normally assigned to the President

of an organization. He/she shall appoint a committee to audit the books of the Treasurer at the last regular meeting in

January and July. At the conclusion of his/her elected term as President, he/she shall serve as the Chairperson of the

Board of Directors and will be entitled to vote at Board meetings. Outgoing = Frank Shuletsky.

Vice-President: The membership shall elect a Vice President of the Club. It shall be his/her duty to assist the President

in the presidential duties, serve as Parliamentarian at all meetings of the general membership, interpret the Constitu-

tion, though not arbitrarily enforce it, and generally carry out those duties normally assigned to the Vice President of

an organization. The Vice President shall also be responsible for the club’s attendance records and activity points.

Outgoing = Barb Parsons.

Secretary: The membership shall elect a Secretary of the Club. It shall be his/her duty to record the proceedings of all

regularly scheduled general membership meetings, special meetings and Board meetings. In addition, the Secretary

shall be responsible for correspondence between outsiders and the Club when official business is being conducted.

He/she shall also carry out those additional duties normally assigned to the Secretary of an organization.

Incumbent = Carol Jenkins.

Treasurer: The membership shall elect a Treasurer of the Club. It shall be his/her duty to have custody of all monies,

debts, obligations and assets belonging to the Club. He/she shall receive all monies of the Club and shall deposit them

to the Club account in a bank insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. He/she shall have direct control

over the supervision of all Club assets and of all payments of Club debts and obligations, subject to Board approval.

He/she shall also maintain a proper set of accounting books to guarantee compliance with local, state, and federal

laws. All checks shall be signed by the Treasurer and/or countersigned by either the President or the Vice President.

A report shall also be made to the general membership at all regularly scheduled meetings, and to the Board. A report

shall be printed in the Club’s newsletter immediately following each of the semi-annual audits.

Incumbent = Janet Mohring.

(Continued on page 15)

Call For 2012-2013 Officers

NCCC-Sanction ER-118-001

Pre-Registration

$15

Pre-Registration due by Sept. 16

From Sept. 17 through Day-Of:

$20

Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013

PNC Plaza at SteelStacks 101 Founders Way @ 3rd St., Bethlehem, PA

Rain or Shine

Registration: 9:30-11:30am Show Time: 11:30am-2pm

Awards: Approximately 3pm

Participant Choice Show

Gen1 (‘53-’62) Gen2 (‘63-’67) Gen3 (‘68-’82) Gen4 (‘84-’96) Gen5 (‘97-’04) Gen6 (‘05-’13) Gen7 (’14) & Modified (All)

*AACC member cars are in separate Participant Voting classes

AACC (‘53-’67) AACC (‘68-’82) AACC (‘84-’96) AACC (‘97-’04) AACC (‘05-’14)

1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies in Participant Choice Max. 2 trophies per entrant

Proceeds benefit

Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council

1969 2009

Faulkner Chevrolet-Cadillac 298 Stoke Park Road • Bethlehem, PA 18017

The Allentown Area Corvette Club is proudly sponsored by

Please bring your donation of non-perishable

food items to benefit Second Harvest Food

Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeast PA.

2013

http://www.shfblv.org/

Please print legibly.

Name

Street

Car Year

City State Zip

Telephone

Signature

Club Affiliation

I understand the Allentown Area Corvette Club, Faulkner Chevrolet -

Cadillac, PNC Bank and/or ArtsQuest are not responsible for loss or injury

to me or my property anytime during this event. I expressly release the

promoters from any liability for such loss or injury. I also agree to provide

and pay my own insurance. Alcohol is strictly prohibited on the grounds

during the event. By signature below, I agree to these terms.

SHOW CLASSES:

Gen1 (‘53-’62)

Gen2 (‘63-’67)

Gen3 (‘68-’82)

Gen4 (‘84-’96)

Gen5 (‘97-’04)

Gen6 (‘05-’13)

Gen7 (‘14) & Modified (all yrs)

NCCC Member Number

Directions to SteelStacks From Philadelphia & points south:

Follow Northeast Extension / I-476 to Exit 56 for the Lehigh Valley. Follow signs for PA-22 East, then take PA-378 S towards Bethlehem. Left at bridge onto W 3rd Street. Travel on 3rd St. for approx. 1 mile . . .

From Harrisburg & points west: Take I-78 East to PA-22 East. Take PA-378 S towards Bethlehem. Left at bridge onto W 3rd Street. Travel on 3rd St. for approx. 1 mile . . .

From New Jersey, New York and points east:

Take I-78 West to PA Exit 67 (Hellertown/Bethlehem). Follow 412 North for 2 miles. . .

From Reading and Lancaster: Follow Route 222 North to 78 East. Take exit 67 and follow 412 North for 2 miles. . .

From the Poconos and points north: Follow PA-33 South to PA-22 West. Take PA-378 S towards Bethlehem. Left at bridge onto W 3rd Street. Travel on 3rd St. for approx. 1 mile . . .

. . . then turn North onto Founders Way. Follow signs to PNC Plaza at SteelStacks!

Free music The Banana Factory Artist Exhibition Tours of the ArtsQuest Center & SteelStacks complex ($) Movies on Bethlehem—The Christmas City and top independent films ($) Great food at The Mike & Ike™ Bistro Free Wi-Fi in ArtsQuest Make it an all-day event by pre-ordering tickets to featured events in the Musikfest Café ($) Visit www.ArtsQuest.com for current information and show schedules

It’s only a short walk to the Bethlehem Sands Casino, Hotel & Outlet Shoppes ...plus the eclectic stores and dining along Bethlehem’s South Side

SteelStacks includes ArtsQuest Center — featuring activities throughout the day...

Pre-Registration

due 9-16-2013

$15

Mail check or money order to “AACC”:

c/o Michelle Minnich

364 Natalie Drive

Allentown, PA 18104

After 9/16, price is $20

A12 (‘53-’67)

A3 (‘68-’82)

A4 (‘84-’96)

AACC CLASSES

AACC Members

GUESTS

A5 (‘97-’04)

A67 (‘05-’14)

Call For Officers...

NCCC Governor: The membership shall elect a Governor the Club. It shall be his/her duty to represent the Club in ca-

pacities relating to all National Council of Corvette Club activities. He/she shall represent the interests of the majority

of the general membership at all NCCC regional and national meetings and elections and report a general description of

those meetings and elections to the Club membership. A monthly report of expenses must be presented to the Board

of Directors for approval and subsequent reimbursement. He/she shall provide detailed schedule of events at general

membership meetings and to the newsletter editor. Incumbent = Pete Lileck.

Board of Directors Member: The Board of Directors is and shall function as a corporate Board of Directors, with the

same authority and responsibilities. It shall be the purpose of the Board to determine policy, regulate the official

activities of the Club, and authorize all expenditures in excess of fifty dollars.

Outgoing Board members = Bruce Carney & Dennis Corona.

(Continued from page 12)


Corvette Racing to Test C7.R Soon Chris Demorro, www.CorvetteOnline.com Wed., June 26 — The Corvette Racing Team’s C6.R went out not with a bang, but a whimper at the 81st running of the

24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. The team’s two Corvettes finished in fourth and seventh place in their classes,

failing to make the podium in the swan song for the last-generation Corvette. While they’ve seen success elsewhere

this season, Corvette Racing had a hard time keeping up with the more modern competition.

No wonder that testing of a race-bred Corvette C7.R will begin in July and,

according to GM Authority’s well-placed sources, the new “aggressive”

design will make the C6 look “dated.” We hate to seem rude, but it’s out

with the old and in with the new. ...Details on the race-prepped Corvette

C7.R remain under wraps, though we can rather safely assume that the all-

new LT1 engine will replace the LSx-based motors the C6.R currently runs.

We’re also expecting a low-slung, uber-aggressive look for the Corvette

C7.R, one that replaces the soft curves of the C6 with sharp, hard edges.

We can’t wait to see what a race car Corvette C7 looks like, and the rendering from Jon Sibal may give us some idea of

what we might expect.

Alas, the new Corvette C7.R won’t make its debut until the beginning of the 2014 racing season. Until then, we’ll have

to hope for some well-placed spy pics or leaked internal photos of the transformation the Corvette C7.R will undergo.

NCM News & Events

ZORA-1 Corvette Donated to NCM

Jun 13 | If you are a Corvette fan, chances are you’ve seen a beautiful photo-

graph of Zora Arkus-Duntov standing next to a red 1984 Corvette at the foot of

Mount Rushmore. You can’t help but feel a rush of American pride seeing two of

our Founding Fathers in the same picture as someone who lived the American

dream so well - Zora, the immigrant who was the Father of Corvette.

The Corvette in that picture is known as “ ZORA-1” and has been donated to the National Corvette Museum by Francis

Mariano. It was originally ordered in 1983 by a Chevrolet dealership in Fargo, N.D. specifically to be driven by Zora him-

self during the Black Hills Corvette Classic that year. Zora drove it accompanied by his wife Elfi. His successor as Chief

Engineer, Dave McClellan, also used the car to lead the caravan and both engineers signed it to commemorate those

events.

Special license plates were issued for the car by South Dakota Governor Bill Janklow, who was a Corvette enthusiast

and great supporter of the Black Hills Corvette Classic, officially giving it the name “Zora.” Thank you to Mr. Mariano for

your donation, and allowing all of us to enjoy this Corvette that is a tribute to its namesake.

NCM Motorsports Park: Be Part of the Project

Jun 28 | The National Corvette Museum broke ground to build a new "world class"

motorsports park. The Park will be located on approximately 184 acres of land with

1.5 miles of frontage on I-65 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, directly across the inter-

state from the Museum. Check out more about the park design, timeline, and see how you can become a part of the

project online at www.motorsportspark.org.

The park will feature a 3.15-mile road course (4 configurations), autocross/skid pad area, paddock, control tower / ad-

ministrative area, commercial business park, and classrooms. The Corvette Racing / Pratt & Miller Team contributed to

the layout of the track and will include features from some of their favorite and most challenging tracks including the

Le Mans circuit Mulsanne straight and turn combo (straight is not full length) and Porsche curves. Total estimated pro-

ject costs are $16,475,000. To date, NCM spent nearly $3,000,000.

Find more NCM news online at www.CorvetteMuseum.com or call 1.800.53.VETTE(538.3883)

National Corvette Museum | 350 Corvette Drive | Bowling Green, KY 42101 © National Corvette Museum 2013

Current NCM Raffles (2013 models)

Camaro ZL1 Conv.; Victory Red & Black; 1994 tix@$100 .............. Jul. 11

Night Race Blue 427 Conv.; GM design car; 1500tix@$150 .......... Jul. 25

60th Anniv. Cpe.; (last C6 cpe., 4LT pkg.); Unlim. tix @ $10 ......... Aug.31

2013 NCM Events

Aug 29-31: Anniversary Celebration

Nov 7-9: Vets ‘n Vettes


http://www.CorvetteMuseum.com

NEW 2013 Night Race Blue GS Coupe, 2LT, Ebony int., 6-Spd. Man., dual-mode exhaust, chrome

wheels (stock #105620) ...................................................................................................................................................... $51,485

NEW 2013 Arctic White GS Coupe, 4LT, Dark Titanium int., 6-Spd. Man., dual-mode exhaust,

chrome wheels, Cyber Gray accents, GS Heritage Pkg., ZR-1 spoiler (stock #106036)....................... $58,400

Check Faulkner’s website for even more deals on the

entire Chevy / Cadillac line-up!

Faulkner Chevrolet Cadillac

298 Stoke Park Road Bethlehem, PA 18017

Local: (610) 867-4177 Sales: (866) 457-4666 Service: (877) 413-1496 Fax: (610) 861-0575 www.Faulknertobesure.com

ALL CORVETTES purchased from Faulkner Chevy include a free 1-year AACC membership!


AACC members receive 15% off GM Accessories and

other discounts on Faulkner services.

Present your membership card to enjoy the savings!

Jim Gubicza Sales Manager

Direct: 610-849-1138

[email protected]

Service Director

BOB McGARRY……………..Tel: 877-625-6238

Service Advisors

MICHAEL CHIDIAC…….....Tel: 610-849-1159

TJ FLANNERY………………..Tel: 610-849-1160

Parts Manager

RUS GALANTE……………....Tel: 877-260-1080

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L.V. Wine-Art-Music Festival Display Kevin Minnich (‘00)


Sat., Aug. 3 – This event was initially discussed at the May 22nd meeting. Although it didn’t seem like there was enough

interest, the event organizer would still like to have a Corvette display. (He would prefer to have a variety from the

generations.)

Details: Schnecksville Fairgrounds. 11am-5pm.

(Must be on grounds for whole event.) Rain-or-shine.

Free admission. $5 wine tasting fee.

The event organizer, Upstate Wine Country, hosts similar events throughout the northeastern states; this is their first

event in this area and could be a nice opportunity to get involved on the ground floor. Visit

www.UpstateWineCountry.com to get an idea of their events and for more information.

Display cars are being given a nice incentive (free admission and $5 tasting) as the walk-in price is $25 for admission

and wine tasting (or $5 for designated drivers).

I would like to prepare a custom display board for your car as part of this display. Please contact me (610-530-0923,

[email protected]) if you are able to participate. Joining the Minnichs so far are: Bruce & Sharon Carney, Joel

Dean, Tom & Gloria Aird, and Dave & Linda Shanaberger.

Think About It This year, GM introduced the 2014 Corvette C7 — a stunning

machine with the aesthetic impact and performance prowess worthy

of the Stingray emblem. And now, Fisher-Price® Power Wheels®

brings a version of this highly acclaimed car down to size for kids.

It’s got all the styling of the real Corvette C7. Plus, it’s the fastest

Power Wheels® vehicle in the line, reaching speeds up to 6 mph!

Features which will excite our next generation of Corvette enthusi-

asts include: styling just like the new Corvette C7; at 6 mph

(forward), it’s the fastest “car” in the line; it has two speeds: 6 and 3

mph forward, and 3 mph reverse; shiny “chrome” wheels; single seat;

drives on hard surfaces and grass; includes 12-volt battery and charger, with a long-lasting battery charge; and it has

Power Lock® brakes.

The Power Wheels® Corvette Stingray rolls into stores nationwide September 2013. Excited drivers can pre-order the

Power Wheels® Corvette on Walmart.com starting in July. Expected price is $275.

Get a C7 for under $300? www.fisher-price.com

Corvette Classifieds If you have something Corvette-related to sell, contact the newsletter editors to run a free ad. We will make all efforts to run

your ad until the item sells. Contact Kevin & Michelle Minnich at [email protected] or call 610-530-0923.

Neither Allentown Area Corvette Club nor the Newsletter Editor(s) are responsible for ad content or for any exchanges as

a result of ads published.

1971 Stingray — T-tops, Steel gray with new black leather int., 350, 4-spd., 68,000 miles, AC, PS, PB, AM-FM-Cass,

Tilt/Tele. New rubber, tires and battery. Current inspection. Garaged. $23,000 obo. (Nazz, 484-634-2068)

1974 Stingray — T-tops, red, black leather, 20,200 miles, orig. window sticker/owner’s manual/warranty card, 350 L-

48, 4-spd., PS, PB, PW, AC, Tilt/Tele, map lamp, AM/FM, orig. steel-belted tires. Repainted in ’99, new rubber &

carpet. Great condition. Garaged. $20,000. (Frank, 609-624-3047)

NEW!! AACC Car!! 1977 Coupe — L82, Bright yellow with dark brown leather, AT, A/C, PS, PB, AM/FM-Cass,

Tilt/Tele, T-tops, 34,853 original miles, all matching numbers. Engine & tranny professionally rebuilt Lots of chrome

and aluminum goodies, SS Hooker headers & side pipes. Goodyear Eagle 1 gold letters. Current insp., antique plates.

Never driven in rain or snow, always garaged. Multi-trophy winner. $19,500/OBO. (John, 610-967-5484)

NEW!! 1978 Corvette 25th Anniversary Coupe — Oyster interior, “larger” engine, stock CB radio. 17,500.

miles. NADA value = $9,900 - $14,100 range. All reasonable offers entertained. Car is from an estate.

(Ms. Iva Ferris, Paralegal, Harry Newman & Assoc.,PC, 610-867-5005 between 9am-5pm)

1979 Coupe – 350, AT, White w/ Off-White int., 56,000 original miles, smoked glass T-tops.

All original with antique plates. Asking $8,500. (Kathleen / Bert, 610-797-6568, [email protected])

1987 Callaway Convertible — Red exterior/Beige interior/Beige top, manual, twin turbo, Greenwood Aero kit,

14,000 miles. Excellent Cond. $30,000. (Dennis, 610-625-5054)

1993 Coupe – Arctic White/Torch Red int., LT1 300 HP, 6-spd.manual, power leather sport seats, dual roofs (glass &

white), PowerEffects stainless exhaust, ALL ORIGINAL, never in rain, always garaged, always Zymol waxed, original

owner, Pristine/Mint Condition, Showroom New! Concours trophies and awards with ONLY 9,000 miles!!

$15,000. (Bob Starner, Stroudsburg, PA, 570-629-5880 / 570-421-1000 / 570-242-9280 or [email protected])

1999 Coupe — Black exterior/Light Oak interior, 6-spd. manual, chrome Z06 wheels, 58,000 miles. Excellent Cond.

$16,000. (Greg, 267-897-5358)

Holley 750 Carburetor — Single pump, dual feed, electronic choke, shiny finish, like new, used less than 100 miles

on a C2. Asking $325. (Gary, 610-767-3605)

Original 1985 Wheels — 16” x 8” complete with lug nuts. Sold as complete set. $400 firm.

(Woody, [email protected])

C5 Accessories – Trunk Lid Liner with Logo (almost new, $50); Stainless Steel Battery Cover (new, $40).

(Joel, 610-533-2259, [email protected])

2002 C5 Factory Exhaust — Previous home owner left in attic. Make offer. (John, [email protected])

C6 Full Nose Mask — Black vinyl, flannel napped cotton, embroidered emblem. Used in good condition (not ripped

or torn). Mask only. *New* hardware set available upon request. $75. (Jim, 610-868-9652)





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Phone: 610-530-0923

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