Photo Credit: Facebook/Cochise County Sheriff’s OfficeAuthorities reported that Isaiah Walker, a 23-year-old from Lawton, Oklahoma, seized a semi-truck transporting over $1 million worth of new Corvettes from an Arizona truck stop, claiming he needed a ride home after his release from prison.
According to the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office, Walker assaulted and robbed a truck driver at the Loves Truck Stop in Willcox, near Interstate 10. He engaged the victim in conversation about the truck’s cargo, then suddenly attacked him and forcibly ejected him from the cab, exploiting the victim’s trust.
Driving off with the semi, which contained 10 Chevrolet C8 Corvettes valued at over $1.25 million, Walker evaded a pursuing deputy, driving recklessly and endangering other motorists.
Ultimately, law enforcement managed to halt the stolen truck, leading to Walker’s arrest. Despite the valuable cargo, Walker claimed his motive was solely to find transportation home after
A decade has passed since a colossal sinkhole engulfed prized cars at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green.
At around 5:30 a.m. on February 12, 2014, the cave-in tragically claimed eight cars from the museum’s multi-million-dollar Corvette collection. The event was captured on video and images from the museum’s security cameras, quickly gaining viral attention.
Director of Collections, Robert Maxhimer, remarked, “It really put the museum on the map and exposed it to people who may not have known of its existence.” The museum experienced a resurgence, becoming a tourist hotspot and attracting new investments.
On Monday Maxhimer announced an upcoming exhibit titled “Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined,” set to open this summer. The exhibit will feature the cars recovered from the sinkhole, including the fully restored one-millionth Corvette by GM, along with a captivating time-lapse of its restoration process.
The exhibit will
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Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, heralded as the official kickoff to the auction year, saw unprecedented success with a record-breaking $207.6 million in Total Auction Sales, marking the highest in Company History.
The nine-day extravaganza commenced with a Rock the Block party featuring electrifying performances by Foreigner and Night Ranger. A highlight was the impromptu appearance of Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony, who joined Red Voodoo’s set to pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen on what would have been his 69th birthday.
Celebrity-owned vehicles stole the show, with stars like Nicolas Cage and Kris Jenner offering their prized possessions for auction. Among the top 10 most expensive cars sold were iconic classics like the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe ($3,410,000), a 2018 Bugatti Chiron ($2,970,000), and a 1967 Custom Corvette Convertible ($1,100,000).
The auction boasted an impressive lineup, featuring 2,016 collectible vehicles, all sold
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The Rolex 24 Challenge
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Despite falling short of a podium finish, the Corvette Z06 GT3.R exhibited promise during the race. The Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports No. 3 and No. 4 cars led a combined 118 laps in the GTD Pro class out of the 773-lap race. Unfortunately, both Pratt Miller Corvettes encountered mechanical issues, with the No. 3 car suffering a cracked oil tank and the No. 4 car needing a replacement power steering pump.
The No. 3 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports Z06 GT3.R spent 10 minutes in the garage, where mechanics worked diligently in the engine bay. Upon returning to the track, the car was eight laps behind the GTD PRO leader. Unfortunately, just before the 19th hour, its race came to an end. Similarly, the No.
The Pratt Miller Motorsports GT3R
The debut of the Pratt Miller Motorsports Corvette Z06 GT3R promises an impressive start, securing a spot within the top 10 in the highly competitive GT field for the IMSA Racing Weather Tech Sports Car Championship’s Rolex 24 At Daytona on Saturday.
During the Roar Before the 24 weekend, Antonio Garcia led the Corvette Racing effort for Pratt Millers in the No. 3, setting a noteworthy lap of 1:44.786 in the Corvette Z06 GT3.R during a red-flag-interrupted qualifying session. Teammate Tommy Milner in the No. 4 closely followed with a time of 1:45.215. The intensity of the class was evident as the first 10 GTDPRO cars were within a second in qualifying, showcasing the depth of competition.
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