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Trivia Questions
September Trivia
Nov, 29 2011
September Trivia Question
Q: While at Carlisle this August, I was eating lunch under the bleachers and overheard bits and pieces of a conversation between two Corvette aficionados. Below is some of the bits that I could hear. What was being discussed?
"...staggered bolt holes... 7 fin... casting flaw... 9 fin..."
What was being discussed? And for extra credit, elaborate on the four items.
A: Again, Corvette scholar Dennis Grand and resident Corvette Genius Ron Campot raised their hands with the correct answers. To quote Dennis:
Answer: Cast Alloy Valve Covers
“Staggered bolt holes” – 1956 through 1959 valve covers had staggered mounting holes.
“7 fin” – optional small block engines from 1960 through 1967 had 7 fin, straight across mounting hole valve covers. Base engine valve covers were stamped steel painted to match engine.
“Casting flaw” – during late production 1966, and through 1967, the mold cracked and a flaw showed up creating a line through the letter "o" in the script Corvette. So the correct alloy covers for late 66 and all of 67 should contain the flaw.
“9 fin” – optional engines from 1956 through 1959, had 9 fin, staggered mounting hole valve covers. Base engine valve covers were stamped steel painted to match engine.
Just an FYI: All 1968 through 1980 base 327s and 350s used stamped steel valve covers, painted to match engine color; the 1968 350hp engine used stamped steel chrome plated valve covers. All 1969 through 1977 hi-performance engine (350hp, LT-1s, L82s) used cast aluminum valve covers; 1978 through 1980 L82s and all 1981 and 1982 valve covers were black aluminum.
Q: While at Carlisle this August, I was eating lunch under the bleachers and overheard bits and pieces of a conversation between two Corvette aficionados. Below is some of the bits that I could hear. What was being discussed?
"...staggered bolt holes... 7 fin... casting flaw... 9 fin..."
What was being discussed? And for extra credit, elaborate on the four items.
A: Again, Corvette scholar Dennis Grand and resident Corvette Genius Ron Campot raised their hands with the correct answers. To quote Dennis:
Answer: Cast Alloy Valve Covers
“Staggered bolt holes” – 1956 through 1959 valve covers had staggered mounting holes.
“7 fin” – optional small block engines from 1960 through 1967 had 7 fin, straight across mounting hole valve covers. Base engine valve covers were stamped steel painted to match engine.
“Casting flaw” – during late production 1966, and through 1967, the mold cracked and a flaw showed up creating a line through the letter "o" in the script Corvette. So the correct alloy covers for late 66 and all of 67 should contain the flaw.
“9 fin” – optional engines from 1956 through 1959, had 9 fin, staggered mounting hole valve covers. Base engine valve covers were stamped steel painted to match engine.
Just an FYI: All 1968 through 1980 base 327s and 350s used stamped steel valve covers, painted to match engine color; the 1968 350hp engine used stamped steel chrome plated valve covers. All 1969 through 1977 hi-performance engine (350hp, LT-1s, L82s) used cast aluminum valve covers; 1978 through 1980 L82s and all 1981 and 1982 valve covers were black aluminum.
August Trivia
Oct, 18 2011
August Trivia Question
Q: While at Carlisle this August, I was eating lunch under the bleachers and overheard bits and pieces of a conversation between two Corvette aficionados. Below is some of the bits that I could hear. What was being discussed?
"...staggered bolt holes... 7 fin... casting flaw... 9 fin..."
What was being discussed? And for extra credit, elaborate on the four items.
Good luck. Answers by September 30 and Trivia in the subject line. Email to the link at the bottom of the page.
August Trivia Question
Q: This is another photo related question. The photo to the right is of one of the original 1963 Grand Sports. For those of you unfamiliar with the Grand Sports, here is some background info. Only 5 were built although 125 were planned. All 5 still remain and are in the hands of private individuals, not GM. All were built as coupes but 2 were converted into roadsters.
Now onto the question. In the photo, there are what appear to be 2 round black dots above the gill panel on the right front fender. What are these?
A: Dennis Grant again came through with the correct answer. The left or rearward hole is a fitting for a pneumatic jack system that raises the car for tire changes. Due to the light weight of the car, the frame and body work were fragile and the pneumatic jacks prevented damage and also reduced the time in the pits. The forward fitting is sometimes referred to as a coolant filler but as you can see in the photo, it is labeled as an oil filler on GS 005. The image detail above is Copyright by Michael Hanson from his website located here and used with permission.
Q: While at Carlisle this August, I was eating lunch under the bleachers and overheard bits and pieces of a conversation between two Corvette aficionados. Below is some of the bits that I could hear. What was being discussed?
"...staggered bolt holes... 7 fin... casting flaw... 9 fin..."
What was being discussed? And for extra credit, elaborate on the four items.
Good luck. Answers by September 30 and Trivia in the subject line. Email to the link at the bottom of the page.
August Trivia Question
Q: This is another photo related question. The photo to the right is of one of the original 1963 Grand Sports. For those of you unfamiliar with the Grand Sports, here is some background info. Only 5 were built although 125 were planned. All 5 still remain and are in the hands of private individuals, not GM. All were built as coupes but 2 were converted into roadsters.Now onto the question. In the photo, there are what appear to be 2 round black dots above the gill panel on the right front fender. What are these?
A: Dennis Grant again came through with the correct answer. The left or rearward hole is a fitting for a pneumatic jack system that raises the car for tire changes. Due to the light weight of the car, the frame and body work were fragile and the pneumatic jacks prevented damage and also reduced the time in the pits. The forward fitting is sometimes referred to as a coolant filler but as you can see in the photo, it is labeled as an oil filler on GS 005. The image detail above is Copyright by Michael Hanson from his website located here and used with permission.June Trivia
Sep, 01 2011
June Trivia Question
Q: This question is a bit unusual. (Aren't they all?) Below you will see the exact text to an classified ad for a Corvette. This text was supposedly written in 1972. Why is it not possible to have been written then?
FOR SALE: 1967 C2 Corvette
Coupe. 427 engine 435 HP.
4-speed close ratio transmission.
4:11 Posi. Red with black interior.
Very clean.
A: We had two correct answers this month. Thanks to Dennis Grant and Jerry Martin for their correct answers.
In 1997 when the all new Corvette was unveiled, it was christened the C5. Prior to this time, there was no numerical designation assigned to the Corvette generations. Vettes older than 1984 were usually known as Sharks, Midyears and Solid Axels. When GM coined the C5 moniker, the Corvette community then took it upon themselves to use the C1, C2, C3, and C4 identifiers for previous models.
So.... the ad could not have a C2 reference and also have been written in 1972.
Q: This question is a bit unusual. (Aren't they all?) Below you will see the exact text to an classified ad for a Corvette. This text was supposedly written in 1972. Why is it not possible to have been written then?
FOR SALE: 1967 C2 Corvette
Coupe. 427 engine 435 HP.
4-speed close ratio transmission.
4:11 Posi. Red with black interior.
Very clean.
A: We had two correct answers this month. Thanks to Dennis Grant and Jerry Martin for their correct answers.
In 1997 when the all new Corvette was unveiled, it was christened the C5. Prior to this time, there was no numerical designation assigned to the Corvette generations. Vettes older than 1984 were usually known as Sharks, Midyears and Solid Axels. When GM coined the C5 moniker, the Corvette community then took it upon themselves to use the C1, C2, C3, and C4 identifiers for previous models.
So.... the ad could not have a C2 reference and also have been written in 1972.
May Trivia Q&A
Jul, 18 2011
May Trivia Question
Q: After last months brain buster we are going for something a little easier. Corvettes are most famous for one component used in their construction, that being fiberglas. This month we are looking at another material that has played a somewhat famous roll in the Corvette, although not as well know as Fiberglas. Name two notable places where real wood (not wood grained plastic) has been used in the Corvette. Please be as specific as possible. Answer by May 31, 2011. Good luck.
A: We had two correct answers this month and a number of runner ups. Thanks to Elaine Kemp and Dennis Grant for nailing the answers.
The first notable use of wood in a Corvette was the N32 Teak wood steering wheel. This was available in 1965 and 1966 only. In 1965 the option cost $48.45 and was installed on 2,259 Corvettes. In 1966, the cost was $47.40 and was installed on 3,941 Corvettes. An old Corvette joke is that of the 6200 teak wheels installed in '65 and '66 only 25,000 still exist.
Today, an original teak wheel will cost in excess of $1000. Reproduction wheels are usually in the $500 range. That $48.45 in 1965 would coat $332.23 today.
The other use for wood in a Corvette, is a bit more contemporary. The floor panels in the C5 and C6 Corvettes are a sandwich of composites and balsa wood. In the standard Corvette, the outer surfaces are Fiberglas with the balsa inner core. On the Z06 and ZR1, the outer surfaces are carbon fiber. These panels are made by Molded Fiber Glass Companies, (MFG) located in Ashtabula, Ohio.
Some of you mentioned the C3 wood grained option. That, unfortunately was not wood but wood grained plastic.
Q: After last months brain buster we are going for something a little easier. Corvettes are most famous for one component used in their construction, that being fiberglas. This month we are looking at another material that has played a somewhat famous roll in the Corvette, although not as well know as Fiberglas. Name two notable places where real wood (not wood grained plastic) has been used in the Corvette. Please be as specific as possible. Answer by May 31, 2011. Good luck.
A: We had two correct answers this month and a number of runner ups. Thanks to Elaine Kemp and Dennis Grant for nailing the answers.The first notable use of wood in a Corvette was the N32 Teak wood steering wheel. This was available in 1965 and 1966 only. In 1965 the option cost $48.45 and was installed on 2,259 Corvettes. In 1966, the cost was $47.40 and was installed on 3,941 Corvettes. An old Corvette joke is that of the 6200 teak wheels installed in '65 and '66 only 25,000 still exist.
Today, an original teak wheel will cost in excess of $1000. Reproduction wheels are usually in the $500 range. That $48.45 in 1965 would coat $332.23 today.
The other use for wood in a Corvette, is a bit more contemporary. The floor panels in the C5 and C6 Corvettes are a sandwich of composites and balsa wood. In the standard Corvette, the outer surfaces are Fiberglas with the balsa inner core. On the Z06 and ZR1, the outer surfaces are carbon fiber. These panels are made by Molded Fiber Glass Companies, (MFG) located in Ashtabula, Ohio.Some of you mentioned the C3 wood grained option. That, unfortunately was not wood but wood grained plastic.
April Trivia Question
Jun, 01 2011
April Trivia Question
Q: 1984 was a year to remember for Corvette. The change from the C3 to the C4 represented a giant leap forward for the Corvette. Almost everything was new. There was a small item added to the Corvette that was not on any previous Corvette. It is on every Corvette since 1984. Here is the hint. This added item made doing something with a Corvette that was previously quite possible, now almost impossible, but only almost. What was it that was added and what became more difficult?
A: Up until 1984 all corvettes had an odometer that had 5 digits plus the extra one to show tenths of a mile. As soon as you hit 99,999 miles the odometer rolled over to 00000. In 1984, GM added the 6th digit. A very small addition but now to roll the odometer over to zero, you had to drive a million miles. Not impossible but very difficult. This was a tough one. Thanks to all those of you that scratched your heads and submitted some very thoughtful guesses.
Q: 1984 was a year to remember for Corvette. The change from the C3 to the C4 represented a giant leap forward for the Corvette. Almost everything was new. There was a small item added to the Corvette that was not on any previous Corvette. It is on every Corvette since 1984. Here is the hint. This added item made doing something with a Corvette that was previously quite possible, now almost impossible, but only almost. What was it that was added and what became more difficult?
A: Up until 1984 all corvettes had an odometer that had 5 digits plus the extra one to show tenths of a mile. As soon as you hit 99,999 miles the odometer rolled over to 00000. In 1984, GM added the 6th digit. A very small addition but now to roll the odometer over to zero, you had to drive a million miles. Not impossible but very difficult. This was a tough one. Thanks to all those of you that scratched your heads and submitted some very thoughtful guesses.
March 2011 Trivia
Apr, 29 2011
March Trivia Question
This month it is a two parter. You must answer the question and then give the reason why you know this to be true.
Q: The Corvette in the photo to the right, does it have an automatic or a standard transmission? Part two: How do you know this? You must answer both parts correctly to win. The car in the photo is completely stock. Everything is original.
If you think you know the answer, send it in an email to the link at the bottom of this page. Entries must be received by March 30, 2011. Please put TRIVIA in the subject line of your email. Happy head scratching.
A: The answers submitted were all over the map. Dennis Grant said it most succinctly. "I’m saying it’s 6 speed 92-93, ZR1 – why: the rear wheel and quarter panel appear to be larger than stock, ZR1s were 11” vs the stock 9.5”; and the ZR1s were all 6 speeds except for maybe a few LT5 automatic mules used by GM." Neil Walsh stated "The car pictured is a ZR1 as evidenced by the depth of the wheel at the lug nuts." Elaine Kemp also answered correctly.
This month it is a two parter. You must answer the question and then give the reason why you know this to be true.
Q: The Corvette in the photo to the right, does it have an automatic or a standard transmission? Part two: How do you know this? You must answer both parts correctly to win. The car in the photo is completely stock. Everything is original.If you think you know the answer, send it in an email to the link at the bottom of this page. Entries must be received by March 30, 2011. Please put TRIVIA in the subject line of your email. Happy head scratching.
A: The answers submitted were all over the map. Dennis Grant said it most succinctly. "I’m saying it’s 6 speed 92-93, ZR1 – why: the rear wheel and quarter panel appear to be larger than stock, ZR1s were 11” vs the stock 9.5”; and the ZR1s were all 6 speeds except for maybe a few LT5 automatic mules used by GM." Neil Walsh stated "The car pictured is a ZR1 as evidenced by the depth of the wheel at the lug nuts." Elaine Kemp also answered correctly.
February 2011 Trivia
Apr, 01 2011
February Trivia Question
Q: What do the following people have in common?
James Brown, James Caan, Robert Duvall, George Kennedy, E.G. Marshall, Walter Matthau, David Janssen, Buster Keaton, Ed Asner, Lee Marvin, Suzanne Pleshette, Robert Redford, Martin Sheen, Rod Steiger, William Shatner. Lee Marvin and Boris Karloff
If you think you know the answer, or want to take a wild guess, send an email before February 26, 2011.
We had two submissions this month and both got the answer correct. Congratulations to Jerry Martin and Dennis Grant for answering that all of the listed actors had guest roles in the TV series Route 66.
Q: What do the following people have in common?
James Brown, James Caan, Robert Duvall, George Kennedy, E.G. Marshall, Walter Matthau, David Janssen, Buster Keaton, Ed Asner, Lee Marvin, Suzanne Pleshette, Robert Redford, Martin Sheen, Rod Steiger, William Shatner. Lee Marvin and Boris Karloff
If you think you know the answer, or want to take a wild guess, send an email before February 26, 2011.
We had two submissions this month and both got the answer correct. Congratulations to Jerry Martin and Dennis Grant for answering that all of the listed actors had guest roles in the TV series Route 66.
Trivia Answer
Apr, 05 2009
Trivia Answer
This month we started taking questions from the previous month winner. Since Jack Donnelly was our winner in February, he was on deck for the question. Jack did not let us down and hurled a 100 mph knuckleball of a question at us. Looking at the photo, tell what year C5 this is and why. As you have probably figured out, the questions where you identify a photo are tough mostly because it is impossible to use Google to aid you. We only received one answer and it was correct. Here is Steve Bradford’s answer:
It was 1997 and partial 1998. GM moved the fuel regulator to inside the gas tank in 98 and then only one feed line at the rail so there was no longer any need for 2 fuel lines at the engine. One being the main feed and the other being the return from the pressure regulator and fuel rail.
This month we started taking questions from the previous month winner. Since Jack Donnelly was our winner in February, he was on deck for the question. Jack did not let us down and hurled a 100 mph knuckleball of a question at us. Looking at the photo, tell what year C5 this is and why. As you have probably figured out, the questions where you identify a photo are tough mostly because it is impossible to use Google to aid you. We only received one answer and it was correct. Here is Steve Bradford’s answer:It was 1997 and partial 1998. GM moved the fuel regulator to inside the gas tank in 98 and then only one feed line at the rail so there was no longer any need for 2 fuel lines at the engine. One being the main feed and the other being the return from the pressure regulator and fuel rail.
Feb 2009 Trivia Answer
Mar, 04 2009
February Trivia Answer
For February the Trivia Committee wanted you to think hard or do some research. The question was: You are most likely familiar with "side pipes" or as GM called them, Side Exhaust. What year or years were side exhaust available as a factory installed option. This requires a very specific listing of year/years. Be careful. Read More...
For February the Trivia Committee wanted you to think hard or do some research. The question was: You are most likely familiar with "side pipes" or as GM called them, Side Exhaust. What year or years were side exhaust available as a factory installed option. This requires a very specific listing of year/years. Be careful. Read More...
January Trivial Answer
Feb, 03 2009
January Trivia Answer
The question was: “What does 30-30 (thirty-thirty) refer to in Corvette lore and, as usual, why?” This was a questions for the Corvette old timers. Growing up in the sixties and owning any Chevy with a V8 meant putting in a cam. Read More...
The question was: “What does 30-30 (thirty-thirty) refer to in Corvette lore and, as usual, why?” This was a questions for the Corvette old timers. Growing up in the sixties and owning any Chevy with a V8 meant putting in a cam. Read More...
December Trivia Answer
Jan, 03 2009
December Trivia Answer
For December the Trivia Question Committee didn’t make it easy. It was tough because you could not Google the answer, at least not in a direct sense. This was the question: Below is a picture of a Corvette door handle. Based on what you see, what is the possible age range of the Corvette and most important, why?
If a larger photo would be of some help, click on the photo and you can see a bigger version.
We only had one correct answer form Russ Erickson! This photo is of a 1964 Corvette. It could also be a 1963. As Russ pointed out in his answer, the raised pad that the handle sits on is the giveaway. This was only on 1963 and early 1964 Corvettes.
For December the Trivia Question Committee didn’t make it easy. It was tough because you could not Google the answer, at least not in a direct sense. This was the question: Below is a picture of a Corvette door handle. Based on what you see, what is the possible age range of the Corvette and most important, why?
If a larger photo would be of some help, click on the photo and you can see a bigger version.We only had one correct answer form Russ Erickson! This photo is of a 1964 Corvette. It could also be a 1963. As Russ pointed out in his answer, the raised pad that the handle sits on is the giveaway. This was only on 1963 and early 1964 Corvettes.
November Trivia Answer
Dec, 01 2008
November Trivia Answer
The Trivia Question Committee again dug deep into the esoterica of Corvette knowledge and lore. Here was the question for November: Read More...
The Trivia Question Committee again dug deep into the esoterica of Corvette knowledge and lore. Here was the question for November: Read More...
November Trivia Question
Nov, 01 2008
Trivia Contest
After last months' easy question, the Trivia Question Committee is again digging deep into the esoterica of Corvette knowledge and lore. There have been names and terms used to describe Corvettes and various features of the Corvette. Last month we gave you the term to define. This month we are looking for the item. What does the word "porcupine" describe on a Corvette and most important why?
After last months' easy question, the Trivia Question Committee is again digging deep into the esoterica of Corvette knowledge and lore. There have been names and terms used to describe Corvettes and various features of the Corvette. Last month we gave you the term to define. This month we are looking for the item. What does the word "porcupine" describe on a Corvette and most important why?
October Trivia
Oct, 30 2008
October Trivia Answer
We lowered the bar last month to see if we could entice more members to participate. The Trivia Question Commitee felt the question was very easy and we did get more participants. The Question: "What does SWC stand for?" See... it is easy. Extra credit... What was the only year for a SWC? The Answer: A picture is worth a 1000 words.
The answer was Split Window Coupe. Extra credit was 1963, the one and only year. Correct answers were submitted by Dwight Burns, Dennis Grant, Mike Parros, Elaine Kemp and Doug Buchanan. Check the sidebar on the right for the November question. Thanks to all that participated.
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We lowered the bar last month to see if we could entice more members to participate. The Trivia Question Commitee felt the question was very easy and we did get more participants. The Question: "What does SWC stand for?" See... it is easy. Extra credit... What was the only year for a SWC? The Answer: A picture is worth a 1000 words.
The answer was Split Window Coupe. Extra credit was 1963, the one and only year. Correct answers were submitted by Dwight Burns, Dennis Grant, Mike Parros, Elaine Kemp and Doug Buchanan. Check the sidebar on the right for the November question. Thanks to all that participated.Read More...
September Trivia
Oct, 01 2008
September Trivia Question
Question: If you are currently breathing, you have seen an ad for Verizon FiOS. Well, Corvette used some of this technology at one time. The question is "What year was a component of FiOS technology used in a Corvette and what was it used for?"
Answer: FiOS is Verizon's name for fiber optics. They use it to bring the internet and TV into your home. Fiber optic cable transmits light. So instead of electrical pulses traveling through a wire, light pulses travel through the fibers. In 1968, Corvette introduced a light monitoring system that showed the driver if all the lights were working. The light from the headlights, turn signals, brake lights etc. was transmitted through the fiber optic cables to the center console. Very cool! Members submitting correct answers this month were Doug Buchanan, Dennis Grant and Ron Casciato. Congratulations and thanks for participating.
The October Trivia question is in the sidebar to the right.
Question: If you are currently breathing, you have seen an ad for Verizon FiOS. Well, Corvette used some of this technology at one time. The question is "What year was a component of FiOS technology used in a Corvette and what was it used for?"
Answer: FiOS is Verizon's name for fiber optics. They use it to bring the internet and TV into your home. Fiber optic cable transmits light. So instead of electrical pulses traveling through a wire, light pulses travel through the fibers. In 1968, Corvette introduced a light monitoring system that showed the driver if all the lights were working. The light from the headlights, turn signals, brake lights etc. was transmitted through the fiber optic cables to the center console. Very cool! Members submitting correct answers this month were Doug Buchanan, Dennis Grant and Ron Casciato. Congratulations and thanks for participating.
The October Trivia question is in the sidebar to the right.
July Trivial Question
Aug, 31 2008
The July Trivia Question: What first made it's appearance on the Corvette in 1956, partially disappeared midway through the C5 model run and was gone completely on the C6?
This question was correctly answered by Russ Erikson and Elaine Kemp. The correct answer is outside door key cylinder lock. The 1953, '54 and '55 Corvettes did not have outside key cylinders or handles. In 2000, the passenger side door lock disappeared. With the introduction of the C6, key cylinders are again gone from both doors. It's just like 1953
This question was correctly answered by Russ Erikson and Elaine Kemp. The correct answer is outside door key cylinder lock. The 1953, '54 and '55 Corvettes did not have outside key cylinders or handles. In 2000, the passenger side door lock disappeared. With the introduction of the C6, key cylinders are again gone from both doors. It's just like 1953
July Trivia Contest
Aug, 20 2008
Trivia Contest
Since last month was a C6 question and it got a big response, here is a question that crosses multiple ages, C1, C5, C6. Put on the thinking caps!
What first made it's appearance on the Corvette in 1956, partially disappeared midway through the C5 model run and was gone completely on the C6?
This question was correctly answered by Russ Erikson and Elaine Kemp. The correct answer is outside door key cylinder lock. The 1953, '54 and '55 Corvettes did not have outside key cylinders or handles. In 2000, the passenger side door lock disappeared. With the introduction of the C6, key cylinders are again gone from both doors. Just like 1953.
Since last month was a C6 question and it got a big response, here is a question that crosses multiple ages, C1, C5, C6. Put on the thinking caps!
What first made it's appearance on the Corvette in 1956, partially disappeared midway through the C5 model run and was gone completely on the C6?
This question was correctly answered by Russ Erikson and Elaine Kemp. The correct answer is outside door key cylinder lock. The 1953, '54 and '55 Corvettes did not have outside key cylinders or handles. In 2000, the passenger side door lock disappeared. With the introduction of the C6, key cylinders are again gone from both doors. Just like 1953.
May Trivia Question
Jun, 23 2008
What do the following Corvette colors have in common? Mosport Green, Goodwood Green, Silverstone Silver and Bridgehampton Blue.
We have two WINNERS!
Dennis Grant and Russ Erikson got it correct. We could have also added Sebring Silver, Daytona Blue, Riverside Red, Laguna Gray, Glen Green, Mille Miglia Red, Elkhart Green, Brands Hatch Green, Monza Red, Daytona Yellow, Mulsanne Blue (this one's a stretch, oops! bad pun), Monaco Orange, LeMans Blue, Elkhart Blue, Nassau Blue, Laguna Blue, Goodwood Yellow, and Daytona Sunset Orange.
The colors were named after race tracks. Mosport is in Canada. You can learn about it here. Goodwood is a racetrack about 60 miles from London. Info about is can be found here. Another British race track is Silverstone. It is still an active track hosting a Formula 1 race each year. More info here. Last but not least is Bridgehampton. Unfortunately, this great track has been converted to a golf course. It is located on Long Island near Sag Harbor. You can read about its history here.
As you can see, Corvette has long been associated with racing and the designers and engineers have on many occasions paid homage to the great race tracks of the world.
Be sure to check this month's Trivia Question in the sidebar to the right.
We have two WINNERS!
Dennis Grant and Russ Erikson got it correct. We could have also added Sebring Silver, Daytona Blue, Riverside Red, Laguna Gray, Glen Green, Mille Miglia Red, Elkhart Green, Brands Hatch Green, Monza Red, Daytona Yellow, Mulsanne Blue (this one's a stretch, oops! bad pun), Monaco Orange, LeMans Blue, Elkhart Blue, Nassau Blue, Laguna Blue, Goodwood Yellow, and Daytona Sunset Orange.
The colors were named after race tracks. Mosport is in Canada. You can learn about it here. Goodwood is a racetrack about 60 miles from London. Info about is can be found here. Another British race track is Silverstone. It is still an active track hosting a Formula 1 race each year. More info here. Last but not least is Bridgehampton. Unfortunately, this great track has been converted to a golf course. It is located on Long Island near Sag Harbor. You can read about its history here.
As you can see, Corvette has long been associated with racing and the designers and engineers have on many occasions paid homage to the great race tracks of the world.
Be sure to check this month's Trivia Question in the sidebar to the right.
April's Trivia Question
May, 30 2008
April's Trivia Question
Of what significance is the number 6939 in Corvette history?
We have a WINNER!! Steve Bradford correctly answered that there were only 6939 ZR-1s produced from 1990 until 1995. For those who like statistics, 1990 saw 3049 built. In 1991 the number dropped to 2044. 1992 had only 502 ZR-1s built and the three years, 1993-1995 each had 448 ZR-1s hit the road. The last ZR-1, 1995 #448 sits in the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY.
Steve won a beautiful ZR-1 poster for his correct answer. Be sure to check this month's Trivia Question in the sidebar to the right.
Of what significance is the number 6939 in Corvette history?
We have a WINNER!! Steve Bradford correctly answered that there were only 6939 ZR-1s produced from 1990 until 1995. For those who like statistics, 1990 saw 3049 built. In 1991 the number dropped to 2044. 1992 had only 502 ZR-1s built and the three years, 1993-1995 each had 448 ZR-1s hit the road. The last ZR-1, 1995 #448 sits in the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY.
Steve won a beautiful ZR-1 poster for his correct answer. Be sure to check this month's Trivia Question in the sidebar to the right.