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26-04-2025
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Flashback: C5 And C6 Corvettes Race And Crash On Thanksgiving Day
Read the full story on The Auto Wire Back on Thanksgiving Day in 2011 a man recorded using his phone the predictably horrible result of a C5 Corvette and C6 Corvette racing each other. The two drivers ended up crashing, making internet history as millions watched the video and howled at their stupidity. The short-lived street race took place in The Woodlands, a community north of Houston. According to the guy who recorded and uploaded the video to YouTube, he pulled behind the two American sports cars while on his way to pick up the turkey for his family's dinner. Looking at the two 'Vettes, he started 'feeling something bad was going to happen' so he pulled out his phone and started recording. His prediction was right, probably because he's seen incidents like this in the past, as have we. But he probably wasn't expecting the exact results he recorded. In the video, we see the C5 torque steer left towards the C6. The driver swerves right, overcorrecting, then overcorrects again, doing a sharp 90-degree turn right into the other Corvette. That collision pushes both Chevrolets onto the grassy median, ending the ill-advised imitation of the Fast and Furious. As many have pointed out, that day there were two turkeys caught on camera. For their trouble, both men were hit with felony charges. Roy W. Bowden, then 45-years-old, and 24-year-old Brian A. Hebert both earned a third-degree felony charge of racing on highway causing bodily injury. They were facing a possible two to end years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. While a story almost a year later in local newspaper The Courier of Montgomery County about the two drivers' felony indictment quotes Hebert's attorney saying a deal was likely within a few days, we can't find anything indicating what eventually happened. Regardless, this video is a great example of why street racing is dumb, dangerous, and selfish. Image via TheGrowingRushFamily/YouTube Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Automotive
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Barn Find Hunter Snags 9 Corvettes In One Swoop
Read the full story on Backfire News Just finding one pristine classic Corvette stashed away that someone's willing to sell would be enough to make plenty of enthusiasts giddy, but a famous barn find hunter recently came across nine Corvettes. Spanning from a 1960 C1 convertible all the way to a 1994 C4 ZR1, each one seems to be in excellent barn find hunter in question is Dennis Collins. He has a team that's constantly on the lookout for interesting vehicles that have been stashed away, including some which are almost falling apart. After all, he needs genuine parts for the better examples he comes across. But these Corvettes might not need much restoration work at all. The paint looks at least pretty good and so do the interiors. Sure, they could use some polishing and a little bit of elbow grease, but these are far from barn find condition cars. Some of the Corvettes are even all-original, numbers-matching examples. That's means they're worth a fair chunk of change, which must be why the woman who sold them to Dennis had a big smile on her face. We would love to know the backstory on these Corvettes. Our best guess from what little we saw was the guy who collected them died and his widow decided to list them for sale. Dennis swooped in there and made an offer she couldn't resist. The rest has to do with the team scooping up the cars. What we do know is the cars have all been sitting without running for at least three years. Each one had a tight cover, not just a tarp thrown over the top, keeping them clean, including the interiors for the convertibles. They had to roll most of them out of the garage where they were stored. But considering how many rescued cars we've seen with frozen hubs where they can't roll, that's actually impressive. A few fired up, not surprisingly among them was the ZR1, which drove out to the carrier under its own power. Which of these 'Vettes would you keep? Image via Dennis Collins/YouTube
Yahoo
24-03-2025
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How Did Somebody Already Steal a C8 Corvette ZR1?
A group of thieves who targeted the Chevrolet Corvette assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky last week reportedly made off with eight brand-new 'Vettes — including an early example of the hotly anticipated 1,064-horsepower Corvette ZR1. According to a report by ABC 13 Bowling Green, all of the cars have been recovered, and one suspect has been arrested. The theft report from the Warren County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) was shared on Facebook by Corvette salesman Mark Thomas. According to the account, a WCSO officer spotted one of the stolen Corvettes before it was even reported missing: the report reads that a 'new maroon Corvette' was spotted at the Laurel Ridge apartments, and authorities say they suspected of being stolen, as it was still wearing all the stickers and coverings from the factory. WCSO contacted the Bowling Green Police Department (BGPD), according to the report, but BGPD had no reports of any vehicles being stolen at that time; General Motors then checked its inventory and discovered that as many as eight vehicles were stolen. According to Thomas's account of the sheriff's department, the thieves cut through a fence in order to extract the cars from warehouse lot. A couple of the stolen Corvettes were reportedly found at the Laurel Ridge apartments, while another was allegedly found about a quarter of mile down the road and a couple others reportedly recovered about two miles away. Bowling Green P.D. public information officer Ronnie Ward told ABC 13 that two suspects were attempting to move the vehicles out of town when authorities caught up with them, with Thomas adding that the pair were reportedly attempting to sell a couple of the Corvettes in a Lowes parking lot. Police say they pursued the suspects, and arrested 21-year-old Deantae Walker of Westland, Michigan. He is charged with receiving stolen property of $10,000 or more, fleeing or evading police and resisting arrest. Local resident Tyson D Wade posted pictures of new Corvettes, including what appears to be a 2025 ZR1, on the "Spotted in Bowling Green" Facebook group. In the photos, you can see a BGPD cruiser in the background and one of the Corvettes loaded on a flatbed truck. This appears to be the Lowes parking lot were the suspects were trying to sell the cars. Police say they're continuing to search for the other suspects that were involved in this Corvette heist. In the meantime, we'll be on the lookout for any official statements or court transcripts in which Walker may reveal a bit of information about what it's like to drive the new C8 ZR1. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Automotive
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Ken Lingenfelter Named To National Corvette Museum Board
Read the full story on Backfire News Ken Lingenfelter, who's made a name for himself tuning Corvettes and other GM products, was recently added to the board for the National Corvette Museum. It's a big addition to what's already a huge draw for enthusiasts and even non-car people as people flock to the museum to learn more about America's sports to an official press release, Lingenfelter has joined the Museum's Board of Directors as an At-Large Member. The man bought Lingenfelter Performance Engineering in 2008. His distant cousin John Lingenfelter founded the company. With Ken at the helm, the brand has continued to help owners push the performance envelope with their cars. He bought his first Corvette in 1977 and was bitten with the performance bug. Since then, the man has acquired many more, plus muscle cars and some exotic rides. The museum has even put several of his 'Vettes on display throughout the years, most notably his 1954 Chevy Corvette EX-87 Duntov Mule, a pivotal piece of history for the sports car. Lingenfelter has deep roots with GM, thanks in part to his father being an executive with the auto giant. But he himself was a manager at the Fisher Body Assembly Plant back in the day. 'Corvette has been a lifelong passion of mine, and I am honored to join the National Corvette Museum Board,' said Ken Lingenfelter. 'The Museum is a vital institution that preserves Corvette's incredible history while inspiring future generations of enthusiasts. I look forward to working alongside this dedicated team to help drive the Museum into an exciting future.' The National Corvette Museum is going through a number of changes right now, so having Lingenfelter's support will be invaluable. Not only is the building being expanded with several new areas to augment visitors' experiences, a Corvette Hall of Fame is slated to open later this year. Image via National Corvette Museum
