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Magnussen Qualifies No. 4 Corvette C6.R Under GT Track Record

Corvettes Qualify Second and Sixth in Road America
Posted August 19 2011 04:14 PM by Chris Phillip

Jan Magnussen was more than a second quicker than Oliver Gavin's pole-winning lap at Road America in 2010, and six tenths of a second under the GT qualifying record set in 2008. Despite the Dane's strong performance...

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Showcasing Corvette's Racing Heritage

Corvette Racing at Road America
Posted August 17 2011 10:27 AM by Chris Phillip

Two events occurred in 1955 that forever changed sports car racing in America: Chevrolet introduced the small-block V-8 in Corvette, and Road America held its first race. Since then, America's iconic sports car...

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Gavin and Magnussen Earn Podium Finish

Corvette Racing Finishes Second and Sixth at Mid-Ohio
34599442 Posted August 10 2011 09:23 AM by Chris Phillip

On Aug. 6, 2011, the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Challenge ended under a red flag when a downpour inundated the circuit with 11 minutes remaining in the two-hour, 45-minute race. Jan Magnussen and Oliver Gavin scored...

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A Sober Lesson on Drinking and Driving

Corvettes Out of Control
32486546 Posted July 22 2011 07:27 AM by Chris Phillip

Though at first look at this photo, you may recall Sean Penn's immortal words from Fast Times at Ridgemont High , "My dad's a TV repairman. He has an awesome set of tools! I can fix it," this wrecked, upside-down '11...

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High-Tech Tests Happening Today

GM Tests 250mph Vette in Wind Tunnel
37805316 Posted July 21 2011 12:16 PM by Chris Phillip

If you're lucky enough to be at the GM Warren Tech Center Wind Tunnel today, you'd get to check out the LMR 250 mph Corvette go through airflow testing.

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High-Speed Canadian Circuit Suits Corvette Racing's Strengths

Corvette Racing at Mosport
Posted July 21 2011 07:23 AM by Chris Phillip

America is the home of the brave, but that description also applies to a twisting ribbon of asphalt in the Canadian countryside. Mosport International Raceway, a legendary circuit that will host Sunday's Mobil 1...

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Corvette Wins GTE Class, Scores Seventh Win for Chevrolet

Corvette Racing Wins 24 Hours of LeMans
31640414 Posted June 12 2011 03:33 PM by Chris Phillip

The No. 73 Compuware Corvette C6.R driven by Olivier Beretta, Tommy Milner and Antonio Garcia relentlessly pursued the class-leading No. 51 Ferrari 458 Italia, cutting the margin by seconds every lap. American...

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Magnussen Walks Away but Damaged Corvette Withdrawn After Leading Since 1st Hour

74 Corvette Retires After Accident, 73 Corvette Second at 18-Hours in Le Mans
37151019 Posted June 12 2011 03:24 PM by Chris Phillip

"OK, that's it." With those words from crew chief Brian Hoye, the 24 Hours of Le Mans ended for the No. 74 Compuware Corvette C6.R.

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No. 74 Corvette Holds 75-Second Advantage in GTE at 12 Hours

Corvette Racing Maintains Lead at Midpoint of 24 Hours of Le Mans
31640297 Posted June 12 2011 03:16 PM by Chris Phillip

Corvette Racing continued to set the pace in the GTE class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. After 12 hours of racing, the No. 74 Compuware Corvette C6.R had a one-minute, 15-second lead over the No. 51 Ferrari 458 Italia....

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Corvette Returns to Nurburgring

33295705 Posted June 10 2011 01:15 PM by orbanator

New 2012 models eclipse previous-best lap times at Germany's famed testing ground

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Team Focuses on Race Day Preparations in Final Qualifying Sessions

Corvette Racing Qualifies Fourth and Sixth for 24 Hours of Le Mans
37129419 Posted June 10 2011 09:51 AM by Chris Phillip

At midnight, June 9th, in Le Mans, the field was set for the 59th running of the world's greatest sports car race. Corvette Racing will start fourth and sixth in the 18-strong GTE Pro field in the 24 Hours of Le...

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Magnussen and Beretta Post Top-Five Qualifying Times in First Qualifying Sessio

Corvette Racing Fourth and Fifth in Provisional Le Mans Qualifying
33262885 Posted June 9 2011 08:28 AM by Chris Phillip

Preparations for this weekend's 79th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans began yesterday with four hours of free practice followed by the first of three two-hour qualifying sessions. Corvette Racing's twin...

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American Team Aims for Seventh Le Mans Win, First GTE Title

Corvette Racing Celebrates Chevrolet Centennial at 24 Hours of Le Mans
33214117 Posted June 7 2011 11:17 AM by Chris Phillip

Racing has been a part of Chevy's heritage since the company was founded in 1911 by Swiss-born race car driver Louis Chevrolet and financier Billy Durant. Now as Chevrolet celebrates its 100th birthday and Corvette Racing...

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Live TV Coverage Bolstered by Online Video Stream from Inside Corvette C6.R

Corvette and SPEED Take Fans Inside the 24 Hours of Le Mans
33186427 Posted June 6 2011 06:41 AM by Chris Phillip

Race fans will have an all-access view of this weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, with exclusive features that include “riding along” with Corvette Racing for the entire race. SPEED will televise 17 hours of live...

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RPO Deletions for '12

2012 Corvette Sneak Peak
Posted April 25 2011 11:21 AM by Chris Phillip

News is coming from dealer sources as to what won't be on the 2012 Corvette.

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