We've had some fun in our Corvette...
Cruisin' to the Creek - Trout Creek Fish Camp, St Augustine, FL. (September 13, 2014)
The First Coast Car Council, consisting of over 30 car clubs in NE Florida working together to host the show, put on a great show with parking on over 23 beautiful shaded acres along Trout Creek in St. Johns County. We received a really nice "Top Forty" award.
Entering the park
Top 40 Award
NCM Anniversary Caravan (Labor Day weekend, 2014)
Our next adventure was our trip to Bowling Green, KY with the Corvette Caravan to celebrate the Corvette Museum's 20th anniversary. It was a fairly uneventful trip. Unlike our last one the car had no hiccups.
In line at the NCM track
Our C3 stood out among all the C5's.
The new test track held its opening ceremonies and we took a few parade laps.
Turn 5 - Right hander
Left hand - Turn 8
Turn 4 - "Corvette Curves"
Dave at the wheel
The Corvette Racing team was there doing some laps.
The Taylor brothers were signing autographs.
Standing by the Corvette Racing Team display
We did a quick tour of the sink hole at the museum. We got there at closing time, so we didn't get many pictures
It was really sad to see the mangled mess of cars.
North Florida Corvette Club Photo Shoot (March 15, 2014)
The North Florida Corvette Association (NFCA) held a 50th anniversary photo shoot at the WGV. They did a few shots of the cars and then one with the club members.
They also had a drone shoot video, which was kind of cool. Check out the video by clicking on the "Videos" link at the top of the page.
Two C3s
Susan & the Corvette
Susan & Dave by the Corvette
Picture from the drone. Our car is top, left by the building.
A bird's eye view
A nice shot of the Corvettes from the WGV tower
NFCA Club members from the WGV tower
A closer shot of the NFCA members
NFCA Club members
Vettes at the Village (June 13, 2013)
Back at the World Golf Village "Vettes at the Village" show for 2013 we recieved a "Top Forty" award.
In the shade at the WGV
Top Forty Award
Inaugural Festivals of Speed - Amelia Island, FL (March 9, 2013)
We were invited to the Inaugural "Festivals of Speed" at Amelia Island. This was held in conjunction with the Amelia Island Concourse d'Elegance.
Dave recieved the "American Classic Spirit" award. It was a real honor as there were many beautiful cars there.
On display at Amelia Island
Early morning at Amelia Island
Dave recieving the "American Classic Spirit" award
Dave with his award winning Corvette
the "American Classic Spirit" award
Southeast Street Rod Nationals in Tampa, FL - 10/13/2012
We drove the car to the National Street Rod Association show at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida.
The association welcomes all vehicles that are 30 years old or older including street rods, classics, muscle cars and all special interest vehicles.
Dave & Sue with at the NSRA show.
Vettes at the World Golf Village (June 16, 2012)
Each year we try to support the N. FL Corvette Club & the Ronald McDonald House by attending the World Golf Village "Vettes at the Village" show.
Our car on display at the World Golf Village.
A pretty front shot.
...and one from the rear
Hot Rod Power Tour (June, 2011)
In 2011, we did the first leg of the Hot Rod Power Tour, which ran from Port Canaveral to Georgia Motorsports Park. We had intended to stay with the Tour all the way to Detroit, but we had some trouble with the A/C and it was too hot to continue without it.
It was disappointing that the venue was the same at each stop. There wasn't really anything new to see. We later heard that there were big delays at Indianapolis and on some highways. We were glad we didn't continue
Signage at South Georgia Motorsport park
Dave parked next to the sign.
Vette Brakes Products Ad Video Shoot (June 23, 2007)
June 23, 2007, we took part in a video shoot for a Vette Brakes ad. I don't think they used any of the driving video though.
We used a portion of the Green Cove Springs old Reynolds industrial park. It was kind of an interesting experience
The camera car
Dave in the car
Getting ready for a run
First, we did some laps following the camera car
Having fun
A wider vew
A solo run
Then they mounted the camera on our car and we ran some more laps.
Getting the camera set-up
Making a run with the camera
Here they were doing the speaking portion of the ad.
A close up of our car in the line-up
Autocross at Green Cove Springs (September 30, 2006)
We went to an autocross put on by the North Florida Corvette Association. It was held at the Reynolds Industrial Park, where the old airfield was.
Ready to make a run
There he goes
Navigating the cones
Vettes at the Village - St. Augustine, FL (June 17, 2006)
"Vettes at the Village" is a car show put on by the N. FL Corvette Club. The proceeds go to the Ronald McDonald house in Jacksonville. It is a beautiful location for a car show. We recieved the NCCC 1st place award.
Dave at the World Golf Village
Our C3 on display
NCCC 1st Place Award
Corvette Forum Winter Jam III at the Gainesville Road Course (February 04, 2005)
Several of the members of the online Corvette Forum rented the road course at the Gainesville Raceway. The course has 1.6 linear miles of asphalt, with a 1 mile long outer loop. We had the course for the the afternoon and took turns making solo runs. It was fun to let the car loose!
A chance for a nice picture
...and one of the rear
Cars in the "paddock"
Dave on course
A silver C5 on course
A red C5 takes a run
Oops! One off course
A collage of various views
Test 'n Tune - Gainesville (December 4, 2004)
Our first trip to the drag strip with the Corvette. Dave ran the car on street tires and did not prep it special for the strip.
Getting ready to make a run
Dave lines up against our son, Mark, in his Olds Cutlass
12.335 quarter mile
Vettes at the World Golf Village (June 19, 2004)
The N. FL Corvette Club & donates the proceeds of this "Vettes at the Village" show at the World Golf Village to the Ronald McDonald House.
The car on display at the World Golf Village
A nice setting for some pictures
A rear shot
Some pictures we took in St. Augustine, FL (April, 2004)
A pretty spot to take a picture of the car.
Dave next to the car
OctoberVettes at Old Towne in Kissimmee, FL (October 11, 2003)
Some of the Florida members of the online Corvette Action Center (CAC) forum decided to get together at OctoberVettes. We met up with Chris & Nikki McDonald for the drive. It was a nice little road trip & photo op. Old Town was full of beautiful Corvettes.
We tried to get a shot of the 3 black big-blocks.
Left to right: Chris McDonald's (69MyWay), John Kinsel's (Black Thunder) & Dave Bacher's (TZ Racer)
Let's see the other end.
How about that rubber?
Some of the other Corvette Action Center (CAC) members started joining us.
One artsy shot.
Then there were five.
No, wait! There are six!
How did a red Vette get in the picture!?
We have C3's & C4's. How about a C5?
A line of nice Corvettes
All fast cars need good drivers (left to right): Curtis (ModMan),
Brian Carpenter,
Shane (90Vette),
Rick (A69Vette),
Chris McDonald (69MyWay),
John Kinsel (Black Thunder),
Dave Bacher (TZ Racer),
Kurt (Lucky7's81).
Time to break up the fun and head home.
Dave next to our C3, Bruiser
Bruiser stands alone.
50th Corvette Anniversary Caravan - June, 2003
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