President's Message January 2022

Happy New Years! I can’t believe the Christmas holidays have come and gone and it’s 2022 already. Here in the Midwest we have had a very mild December, but the last week has brought three separate weather systems and now we have a few inches of snow on the ground. I’m already looking forward to spring.

Just a few short weeks ago, I attended the Board of Directors meeting at the National Corvette Museum. It just happened to be a couple days after tornadoes ripped across several states, including Kentucky. Most importantly, all staff – National Corvette Museum, NCM Motorsports Park, and NCM Insurance – were reported safe. The Museum itself was largely unscathed and there was no damage to the artifacts and vehicles in the collection. Unfortunately, the Motorsports Park did sustain significant damage. While the MSP was closed temporarily, I am happy to report that the track is now welcoming guests for limited Touring Laps, Corvette Touring Laps, and Delivery Laps. The rebuilding process will be ongoing for some time to come. NCCC continues to be a supporter of the National Corvette Museum. Are you a member? Look for information here: https://www.corvettemuseum.org/support/membership.

The 2022 Competition database is up and running. It looks like Regions are planning a full 2022 season and I know my calendar is filling up pretty quickly. Maybe this is the year to try an autocross, car show, or rally. What a great way to meet fellow Corvette owners and enjoy your car.

Did you know that NCCC has an online pre-registration program in place for your clubs use? The price is right (it’s free!) and it works for any competition or social event your club might want to host. Our Director of IT, Walt Jenkins, will give a presentation on the program at our February NCCC Governors’ meeting. Stay tuned – additional details to follow.

The 2022 NCCC Convention will be here before you realize and registration opens February 1st. Mark your calendars now for June 12th through June 17th. Here’s a link for the latest information: https://www.corvettesnccc.org/2022Convention/Convention2022.php. Over the last sixty plus years, the NCCC Convention has taken us to many different cities, but this will be the first time our convention lands in Atlantic City, New Jersey. I’m sure there will plenty to see and do for everyone. Don’t miss it!

That’s all for now, stay safe, and... 
Save the Wave!

Dale Samuelson - NCCC President