The 1963 Grand Sport is the stuff of legend among the Corvette faithful.

The year was 1962, and Corvette's Chief Engineer, Zora Arkus-Duntov, was tired of losing. Chevrolet had been getting its backside kicked by Carroll Shelby and his Ford Cobras on road courses.

At this point, Zora had enough, so he began secretly developing a lightweight race car to win the upcoming Sebring and Le Mans events. But Chevy's boardroom got wind of it and quickly put the kibosh to production.

Fortunately, five of the Grand Sports were already completed and out the door before the project shutdown order was given. In the hands of renowned drivers like Roger Penske and Jim Hall, these five special Grand Sports dominated the competition from 1963 to 1967.

Fast-forward to today, and these historic track cars easily fetch high seven figures when they come to market. So, what do you do if you want to experience this legendary track beast?

This is where Superformance and its American distributor, Downforce Motorsports, enter the story. Superformance produces a complete rolling chassis replica of the much-sought-after 1963 Grand Sport.

Needless to say, we were excited to talk with Dan Long, owner of Downforce Motorsports, to learn more about the famous Corvette and his other replica offerings.

They say all roads lead to the National Corvette Museum.

That's especially true this August 29th - 31st, 2024, during the 30th Anniversary Caravan to Bowling Green. Every five years, the fiberglass faithful trek to the Museum from the four corners of the country and beyond.

Organizing a national caravan with thousands of cars takes an experienced leader with proven skills. Fortunately, we have Frank Sancineto helming the project along with a cadre of time-tested state captains.

In this podcast episode, we converse with Frank about being the National Chair, the importance of the state captains, and what to expect from the 2024 caravan.

Do you want to be a hero at your next Corvette meeting?

How might you ask? Invariably, sometime during your next meeting, someone will ask, "Does anyone have any suggestions for a club activity?"

Raise your hand and suggest catching a game at the nearby minor league baseball stadium. If you're in Atlanta, the Gwinnett Stripers at Coolray Field is the obvious choice. 

If you've never seen a game at Coolray Field, then you're definitely missing out. The Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers play an exciting brand of baseball that is sure to entertain.

To learn more, we asked Dave Lezotte, the Voice of the Gwinnett Stripers, to share his insights into the team, his career, and what it takes to be a broadcast announcer.

If you've ever fancied yourself as the next Bob Uecker or Vin Scully, you'll enjoy this behind-the-scenes conversation.