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It’s hard to believe it’s been 30 years since Corvette enthusiasts first had the option to pick up their brand-new cars right where they’re born — at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Since the program launched in 1995, thousands of proud owners have made the pilgrimage to take delivery of their dream car on sacred Corvette ground. Now, in 2025, the museum has officially celebrated its 20,000th Corvette delivery! Over the decades, the museum has delivered cars to owners from all 50 states, and even around the globe.

Known as RPO code R8C, the Museum Delivery Program began with the 1996 Corvette lineup. For $1,495, it includes a guided museum tour, a personalized wall plaque, photo session in front of the museum, a commemorative interior plaque, and even a membership to the NCM. It’s a small

Corvette Racing Rallies to Dramatic Victory at Fuji

As the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) nears its finale, Corvette Racing roared to victory at Fuji Speedway on September 28th. The No. 81 Corvette Z06 GT3.R, fielded by TF Sport and driven by Charlie Eastwood, Rui Andrade, and Tom Van Rompuy, battled back from an early penalty to claim the LMGT3 class win, their second of the season.

The team’s fortunes turned in the final laps, when Eastwood charged from an eight-second deficit to finish just behind the No. 21 Ferrari. A post-race penalty against Ferrari handed the Corvette trio their long-awaited first WEC win together.

“It was unbelievable,” Eastwood said. “Right place, right time, but also you have to execute. Everything went right in the last couple of hours, and I’m super pleased to finally get my first WEC win with these guys.”

With

C&D’s Top 13 Best Exotic Sports Cars

Each year, Car and Driver tests hundreds of vehicles using rigorous instrumented evaluations and real-world driving impressions from its expert editors. Rankings are based on more than 200 data points, including acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo capacity, fuel efficiency, value, and, of course, how enjoyable each car is to drive. Their goal is simple: to give readers a complete, trustworthy picture of the cars that matter most at any price.

At the top of the 2026 list is the jaw-dropping Ferrari F80, which earn [...]

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The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky has announced more dates for tour availability this year for the GM Bowling Green assembly plant, where the venerable Chevy Corvette has been built since 1981. You can’t just show up at the front door if you want a tour; you must go through the NCM to get a full tour of the plant.According to the NCM website, the 2025 tours will be available for only the following two weeks:
Week of September 29th
Week of October 6thThere are also several stipulations that tourers need to agree to to sign up for a tour. Here are some of the rules:
Must be age 13 or older
Must book tickets online in advance – tickets aren’t available

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage of the first responders, service members, and everyday heroes who showed extraordinary strength in the face of tragedy.

We stand with the families and communities who continue to carry the weight of that day, and we are grateful for the resilience and unity that remind us of the best in America.

Never Forget.

The Corvette Mike Team