National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park Constructing Noise Berm
Earlier this week, the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky, was hit with a $100 noise violation fine issued by the Warren County City-County Planning Commission. At the time, NCM attorney Charles E. “Buzz” English Jr. (which is a great name, by the way), told the press that the museum was in […]
Take a Lap at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park with Ron Fellows
If you’ve been curious as to what a lap at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park, which opened in late August, actually looks like, then you’re going to want to check out this video. In it, racing legend, Ron Fellows, takes a guest to the park for not one, but two laps around the new […]
National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park Begins Paving
The grand opening of the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park is set for August 27 – 30, but as it’s such a tremendous project, construction is already underway. In fact, last week, construction crews began to pave the 3.15-mile road course. The project is largely being funded by sponsorships and flat-out donations (although a recent […]
National Corvette Museum’s Motorsports Park Wins Big
The National Corvette Museum’s Motorsports Park, which was completed this year, was recently named “The Most Outstanding Facility of the Year” by The National Speedway and Track Guide. The award, which was created by the Race Track Business Conference, was presented at the 2014 Racing Industry Trade Show. More Accolades: Motor Trend Awards Chevrolet Colorado […]
Corvette Museum Releases Educational Videos During Pandemic
The National Corvette Museum had to close its doors in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. However, to entertain Chevrolet enthusiasts who are stuck at home, the museum is releasing fun and educational videos throughout the pandemic. Staying Connected: Features of the GM Marketplace app Details on the new video series The National Corvette Museum’s […]
Test out the Corvette Stingray Z51 at the NCM Motorsports Park
If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on the new Corvette Stingray Z51, you can now take it out for a spin at the NCM Motorsports Park. Through the Corvette Experience program, you have the ability learn more about handling the car and then drive it on a 3.2-mile track. Here’s What’s New: The […]
Chevy Owner Donates Two Corvettes to Kentucky Trade School
Chevy fan and retired doctor Ivan Schrodt recently donated two of his Corvettes to the Advanced Motorsports Foundation, an extension of Warren County Area Technology Center. The trade school is located close to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Its mission is to help equip local high school students with trade skills they […]
National Corvette Museum Purchases Over 200 Acres of Land for Future Expansion
The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is currently one of the country’s most popular automotive destinations. Even after a sinkhole swallowed several of its Corvettes a few years back, the museum has only manged to grow larger and more popular. The National Corvette Museum just took a step toward even more expansion, as […]
Claim Your Spot at the National Corvette Museum’s Corvette Experience Event
Looking for an auto-themed way to enjoy Thanksgiving weekend this year? Consider attending the Corvette Experience. Sponsored by the National Corvette Museum (NCM), this annual event features classroom lectures and track sessions for a firsthand experience of the Corvette Stringray. There are still 16 open spots available, for the Saturday, Nov. 24 session. Contemporary Convenience: Discover the […]
Big Expansion in the Works for National Corvette Museum
One of the world’s most popular automotive museums just announced plans for a major expansion. The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, expects to start construction in 2021 on an addition that will provide extra space for offices and exhibits. Architectural plans should be available sometime next year, according to NCM Executive Director Wendell […]
National Corvette Museum Celebrates Its Third Consecutive Year of Increased Attendance
The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky is one of the most iconic and popular automotive museums in the world. According to reports from the museum, its popularity only seems to be growing. The National Corvette Museum experienced its third consecutive year of increased attendance during 2017. Last year, a total of 228,744 people entered the […]
National Motor Museum Builds Exhibit to Celebrate Australia’s Holden Manufacturing
Very few countries have the capabilities and resources to build a vehicle completely from scratch. Thanks to the Holden brand, Australia happens to be one of those countries. Unfortunately, Holden is getting ready to shut down manufacturing operations in Australia later this year, just shy of its 70th production anniversary. To celebrate this legacy of […]
Check Out the National Corvette Museum’s Kartplex Go-Kart Track [VIDEO]
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It’s shaping up to be a fun summer at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. In addition to the museum’s new “Kentucky: 225 Years on the Move” exhibit, there’s a recently opened “Kartplex” go-kart track at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park. And in this video, it looks pretty damn fun: Summer Fun: […]
First-Ever 2017 Corvette Grand Sport Collects $170,000 at Barrett-Jackson
The 2017 Corvette Grand Sport turned heads when it was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show, but it’s the $170,000 it collected at the recent Barrett-Jackson auction that means the most when it comes to cancer research. General Motors has agreed to donate the entire $170,000 bid to the Karmanos Cancer Research Center, which was […]
[Photos] National Corvette Museum Visitor Info & Review
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Due to the gigantic sinkhole that tore through its hall of fame Skydome in February 2014, the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky has received overwhelming attention and an increase in attendance. The facility dedicated to preserving the legacy of Chevrolet’s iconic sports car is a Mecca for auto enthusiasts–and for good […]
National Corvette Museum Fined $100 for Track Noise
The bizarre National Corvette Museum sinkhole incident has turned out to be the best thing to ever happen to NCM, considering all of the notoriety and attention it’s brought to the Bowling Green, Kentucky museum. However, all of that increased popularity may be the worst thing to ever happen to the museum’s neighbors. According to […]
National Corvette Museum Skydome to Reopen September 3
On February 12, 2014, a sinkhole opened up in the National Corvette Museum’s Skydome, swallowing up eight classic Corvettes. Since then, we’ve been following the long saga of the sinkhole, watching with baited breath as (some) of the damaged Corvettes are repaired, the hole is filled, and NCM announces the construction of the “Thunderdome,” a […]
National Corvette Museum Hall of Fame Announces 2015 Inductees
The National Corvette Museum Hall of Fame has announced three new inductees for 2015. Herb Fishel, Rick Hendrick, and Russ McLean will join the Hall this fall for their contributions to the Corvette brand. Herb Fishel, a former Chevy Racing Director and Executive Director of GM Racing, guided Chevrolet to 12 Indy 500 victories and […]