Chronology of Chevrolet Corvettes

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2010

March 6
  • At the Homestead-Miami Speedway the Grand-Am Homestead race is held, round 2 of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series.
    • Finishing 6th in GT class and 20th overall is the Banner Racing #07 Corvette, driven by Edwards/Reese.
    [899]
April 10
  • At Barber Motorsports Park the Grand-Am Barber race is held, round 3 of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series.
    • Finishing 13th in GT class and 24th overall is the LG Motorsports #28 Corvette, driven by Lux/Collins.
    [899]
April 24
  • At the Virginia International Raceway the Grand-Am Virginia race is held, round 4 of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series.
    • Finishing 3rd in GT class and 14th overall is the Banner Racing #07 Corvette, driven by Edwards/Russell.
    • Finishing 17th in GT class and 29th overall is the LG Motorsports #28 Corvette, driven by Collins/Lux.
    [899]
May 23
  • The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. A 1967 red Corvette coupe appears at a car show. [867]
(month unknown)
  • The August issue of Motor Trend magazine includes the Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition on the cover and an article on the car. [887]
  • The Spectre 341 Challenge race is held in Nevada. Lou Gigliotti wins in a 2010 Corvette ZR1, with best time of 3:21.7. [870.78]
August
  • In Monterey, California, the Mecum car auction is held. A tuxedo black 1967 Corvette convertible, first L-88, original owner Tony DeLorenzo Jr., sells for US$1.1 million. A 1971 Corvette ZR2, 454ci LS6 engine, sells for US$466,000. [902.8]
(month unknown)
  • At the Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas, the last Saint Louis Corvette and the first Bowling Green Corvette are sold for $300,000. [872.40]
  • The November issue of Motor Trend magazine includes a Corvette ZR1 on the cover, with an article comparing the car with the Porsche 911 turbo. The Corvette is selected as better car. [878.44]
November 24
  • Sony Computer Entertainment releases the Gran Turismo 5 video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. Driveable Corvette models are: 2000 C5-R, 1954, 1963 coupe, 1996 Grand Sport, 1969 convertible, 1969 coupe, 1963 Z06, 2000 Z06, 2004 Z06, 2006 Z06, 2006 Z06 RM, 1990 ZR-1, 2009 ZR1, 2009 ZR1 RM. [873.74]
(month unknown)
  • The January 2011 issue of Road & Track magazine includes the 2011 Corvette Z06 on the cover, with an article on four cars giving over 500 horsepower. [877]

2011

January
  • At the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, the last Saint Louis Corvette and the first Bowling Green Corvette are sold for $100,000. [872.40]
(month unknown)
  • The April issue of Car & Driver magazine includes a 2013 Corvette C7 on the cover, as one of 25 cars with waiting for. [879]
  • The April issue of Motor Trend magazine includes the 2011 Corvette Z06 on the cover, with an article on performance cars under $100,000. The Corvette ranks 2nd of three cars, behind the 2012 Nissan GT-R Premium. [875.44]
August
  • At the RM3 Monterey Auction, the Greenwood Stars and Stripes 1969 Corvette L88 sells for US$638,000. [870.8]
(month unknown)
  • At Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, the 4-hour American Le Mans Series race is held. The Corvette World Tribute is held, with about 58 historic Corvette race cars. A rededication ceremony is held for the Corvette Bridge. [870.71] [872.50]

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  • The Spectre 341 Challenge race is held in Nevada. Lou Gigliotti wins in a 2010 Corvette ZR1, with best time of 3:14.1. [870.80]
  • The November issue of Motor Trend magazine includes the 2011 Corvette Z06 on the cover, with an article on Best Driver's Car 2011. Corvette ranks 6th of 11 cars. [876]
November
  • At the Daytona, Florida, test of the Daytona Prototype race cars, the Corvette DP has the fastest lap times. [884.87]
November 29
  • GM's Performance Build Center in Wixom, Michigan, build's GM's 100-millionth small-block V8 engine, a 376ci LS9 intended for a 638hp supercharged Corvette ZR1. [880.82]

2012

January
  • A private test is made of the Corvette C6.R race cars, prior to the ALMS season. [884.8]
  • At the Barrett-Jackson car auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, Ron Pratte buys the right to buy the first 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition (VIN001) for US$600,000. [884.44]
(month unknown)
  • The February issue of Car and Driver magazine includes the 2012 Corvette Z06 on the cover, with an article comparing the car with 2013 Nissan GT-R and Porsche 911 Carrera S. The Corvette Z06 is rated last. [881.28]
February
  • At Sebring, Florida, the ALMS WinterTest is held. Corvette Racing makes the public debut of two new Corvette C6.R race cars. [884.8]
(month unknown)
  • The April issue of Car and Driver magazine includes the possible 2012 Corvette on the cover, for an article on 25 Cars Worth Waiting For. [882]
  • The April 2012 issue of Road & Track magazine features four new Corvettes (ZR1, Z06, Grand Sport, Convertible) on the front cover, for an article on a road test of the cars. [885]

2014

February 12
  • A large sinkhole opens inside the National Corvette Museum Skydome, swallowing eight Corvettes. Only three are considered repairable. [889.47]
July
  • Peter Max sells the collection 36 different model year Corvettes from the 1989 VH-1 sweepstakes to the partnership of Scott Heller and Gary Spindler. [891.62]

2015

August 28
  • (to August 30) Corvettes at Carlisle show. Over 5000 Corvettes and over 50,000 people attend. [889.40]
September 3
  • The National Corvette Museum Skydome re-opens after repairs following the sinkhole floor collapse of February 2014. [889.47]

2016

January 30
  • (to January 31) At the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida, USA, the Rolex 24 at Daytona race is held, round 1 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 4th in GT Le Mans class and 14th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    • Finishing 7th in GT Le Mans class and 17th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    [909]
March 19
  • At the Sebring Interntional Raceway in Sebring, Florida, USA, the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring race is held, round 2 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 4th in GT Le Mans class and 14th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    • Finishing 7th in GT Le Mans class and 17th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    [909]
April 16
  • At the Long Beach Street Circuit in Long Beach, California, USA, the Bubba Burger Sports Car Grand Prix at Long Beach race is held, round 3 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 4th in GT Le Mans class and 14th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    • Finishing 7th in GT Le Mans class and 17th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    [909]
May 1
  • At the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California, USA, the Continental Tire Monterey Grand Prix race is held, round 4 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 4th in GT Le Mans class and 14th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    • Finishing 7th in GT Le Mans class and 17th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    [909]
(month unknown)
  • The cover of the September 2016 issue of Road & Track magazine features a 2017 Corvette Grand Sport, for an eleven-page article reviewing the car. [935]
July 3
  • At the Watkins Glen International raceway in Watkins Glen, New York, USA, the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen race is held, round 6 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 4th in GT Le Mans class and 14th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    • Finishing 7th in GT Le Mans class and 17th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    [909]
July 10
  • At the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, the Mobil 1 SportsCar Grand Prix race is held, round 7 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 2nd in GT Le Mans class and 15th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    • Finishing 3rd in GT Le Mans class and 17th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    [909]
July 23
  • At the Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut, USA, the Northeast Grand Prix race is held, round 8 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 1st in GT Le Mans class and 5th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    • Finishing 2nd in GT Le Mans class and 6th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    [909]
August 7
  • At the Road America raceway in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, USA, the Continental Tire Road Race Showcase race is held, round 9 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 1st in GT Le Mans class and 13th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    • Finishing 6th in GT Le Mans class and 18th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    [909]
August 28
  • At the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia, USA, the Michelin GT Challenge race is held, round 10 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 1st in GT Le Mans class and 1st overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 9th in GT Le Mans class and 18th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    [909] (August 27 [894.6])
September 17
  • At the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, USA, the Lone Star Le Mans race is held, round 11 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 3rd in GT Le Mans class and 13th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 5th in GT Le Mans class and 15th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]
October 1
  • At the Road Atlanta raceway in Braselton, Georgia, USA, the Petit Le Mans race is held, round 12 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 6th in GT Le Mans class and 15th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen, Mike Rockenfeller, and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 7th in GT Le Mans class and 16th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner, Marcel Fassler, and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]

2017

January 17
  • (to January 22) In Scottsdale, Arizona, the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction takes place. At least 81 Corvettes are sold at auction. Some highlights of non-customs:
    • 1953 white with black soft top, 235ci 6-cylinder engine, automatic transmission, original drivetrain: US$250,000;
    • 1958 red with white coves and soft top, 230hp 283ci engine, automatic transmission, matching numbers, 50,000 miles: US$101,000;
    • 1960 Chevrolet Engineering Research Vehicle (CERV), open wheel, single seat, prototype racing car, 283ci 350hp V8 engine: US$1.2 million;
    • 1960 red with red coves and hardtop, 283ci engine, 4-speed manual transmission: US$107,000;
    • 1962 silver with silver hardtop, heavy duty brakes, 327ci 360hp fuel-injected engine, 26,000 miles: US$105,000;
    • 1962 red with red hardtop: US$140,000;
    • 1963 silver coupe, 327ci 350hp fuel-injected engine, big brakes, 4-speed manual transmission: US$350,000;
    • 1963 white coupe, fuel-injected, Z06, one of five, owned by Nickey Thompson: US$225,000;
    • 1963 black coupe with black interior, 327ci 340hp engine, 4-speed manual transmission, knock-off wheels: US$107,000;
    • 1967 red exterior with black interior convertible, 427ci 390hp engine, 4-speed manual: US$151,000;
    • 1967 black exterior and interior, 427ci 435 hp engine, 4-speed manual transmission, stinger hood, side exhausts: US$200,000;
    • 1967 dark red convertible with red hardtop, 427ci 435hp tri-power engine, stinger hood, survivor: US$160,000;
    • 1967 dark green convertible, 427ci 435hp engine, side exhausts, stinger hood: US$95,000;
    • 1967 dark green convertible, L89 427ci 435hp engine, 4-speed transmission, side exhausts, stinger hood: US$95,000;
    • 1967 blue convertible with black soft top, 435hp 427ci engine, 4-speed manual transmission, side exhausts: US$137,000;
    • 1969 Riverside Gold exterior with brown interior, L89 engine, side exhausts: US$187,000;
    • 2005 Callaway C16, orange exterior, 6.0-litre 616hp V8 engine, 6-speed manual transmission: US$105,000;
    • 2010 ZR1 VIN #1, blue, 6-speed manual transmission, 638hp LS9 6.2-litre supercharged engine, 4289 miles: US$80,000.
    [215] [905.8]
January 28
  • At the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida, USA, the Rolex 24 at Daytona race is held, round 1 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 4th in GT Le Mans class and 8th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen, Mike Rockenfeller, and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 9th in GT Le Mans class and 16th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner, Marcel Fassler, and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]
March 18
  • At the Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida, USA, the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring race is held, round 2 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 1st in GT Le Mans class and 7th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen, Mike Rockenfeller, and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 10th in GT Le Mans class and 46th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner, Marcel Fassler, and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]
April 8
  • At the Long Beach Street Circuit in Long Beach, California, USA, the Bubba Burger Sports Car Grand Prix at Long Beach race is held, round 3 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 1st in GT Le Mans class and 6th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    • Finishing 5th in GT Le Mans class and 10th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    [909]
May 6
  • At the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, USA, the Advance Auto Parts Sportscar Showdown race is held, round 4 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 1st in GT Le Mans class and 7th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 7th in GT Le Mans class and 35th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]
July 2
  • At the Watkins Glen International raceway in Watkins Glen, New York, USA, the Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen race is held, round 6 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 3rd in GT Le Mans class and 10th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 5th in GT Le Mans class and 13th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]
July 9
  • At the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, the Mobil 1 SportsCar Grand Prix race is held, round 7 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 4th in GT Le Mans class and 12th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 8th in GT Le Mans class and 34th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]
July 22
  • At the Lime Rock Park raceway in Lime Rock, Connecticut, USA, the Northeast Grand Prix race is held, round 8 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 4th in GT Le Mans class and 4th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 8th in GT Le Mans class and 22nd overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]
August 6
  • At the Road America raceway in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, USA, the Continental Tire Road Race Showcase at Road America race is held, round 9 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 4th in GT Le Mans class and 14th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 5th in GT Le Mans class and 15th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]
August
  • At Corvettes at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Chevrolet introduces new paint option for the 2018 Corvette: Sebring Orange Tint Coat, for regular production starting in December. [895.6]
September 23
  • European ADAC racing series at Hockenheim. In the first race, Jules Gounon and Daniel Keilwitz of Team Callaway Competition finish 1st. [895.6]
September 24
  • European ADAC racing series at Hockenheim. In the second race, and final of the season, Jules Gounon and Daniel Keilwitz of Team Callaway Competition finish 2nd. Overall, Jules Gounon is the 2017 ADAC Drivers Champion, with Daniel Keilwitz in 2nd place. Callaway Competition is the 2017 ADAC Team Champion. [895.6]
October 7
  • At the Road Atlanta raceway in Braselton, Georgia, USA, the Motul Petit Le Mans race is held, round 10 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 2nd in GT Le Mans class and 8th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen, Mike Rockenfeller, and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 4th in GT Le Mans class and 10th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner, Marcel Fassler, and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]

2018

January 27
  • (to January 28) At the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida, USA, the Rolex 24 at Daytona race is held, round 1 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 3rd in GT Le Mans class and 13th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Mike Rockenfeller, Jan Magnussen, and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 4th in GT Le Mans class and 14th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner, Oliver Gavin, and Marcel Fassler.
    [909]
(month unknown)
  • The cover of the May 2018 issue of Road & Track magazine features a 2019 Corvette ZR1, for a ten-page article reviewing the car. [936]
March 17
  • At the Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida, USA, the 66th Annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring race is held, round 2 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 6th in GT Le Mans class and 15th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner, Oliver Gavin, and Marcel Fassler.
    • Finishing 13th in GT Le Mans class and 39th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Mike Rockenfeller, Jan Magnussen, and Antonio Garcia.
    [909]
April 14
  • At the Grand Prix of Long Beach in Long Beach, California, USA, the Bubba Burger Sports Car Grand Prix at Long Beach race is held, round 3 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 1st in GT Le Mans class and 11th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    • Finishing 4th in GT Le Mans class and 14th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    [909]
May 6
  • At the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, USA, the Acura Sports Car Challence race is held, round 4 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 3rd in GT Le Mans class and 16th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 8th in GT Le Mans class and 21st overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]
(month unknown)
  • Corvette ZR1 on cover of August Car and Driver magazine for an article comparing to the Porsche 911 GT2 RS. The Porsche wins at 189 points to the Corvette at 188. [910.40]
July 1
  • At the Watkins Glen International raceway in Watkins Glen, New York, USA, the Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen race is held, round 6 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 2nd in GT Le Mans class and 14th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 5th in GT Le Mans class and 17th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]
July 8
  • At the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, the Mobil 1 SportsCar Grand Prix race is held, round 7 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 2nd in GT Le Mans class and 11th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 3rd in GT Le Mans class and 12th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]
July 21
  • At the Lime Rock Park raceway in Lime Rock, Connecticut, USA, the Northeast Grand Prix race is held, round 8 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 2nd in GT Le Mans class and 2nd overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 4th in GT Le Mans class and 4th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]
August 5
  • At the Road America raceway in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, USA, the Continental Tire Road Race Showcase race is held, round 9 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 2nd in GT Le Mans class and 14th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    • Finishing 3rd in GT Le Mans class and 15th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    [909]
August 19
  • At the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia, USA, the Michelin GT Challenge at VIR race is held, round 10 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 2nd in GT Le Mans class and 2nd overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 6th in GT Le Mans class and 6th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]
September 9
  • At the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California, USA, the Continental Tire Monterey Grand Prix race is held, round 11 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 3rd in GT Le Mans class and 12th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 5th in GT Le Mans class and 14th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]
October 13
  • At the Road Atlanta raceway in Braselton, Georgia, USA, the Motul Petit Le Mans race is held, round 11 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 2nd in GT Le Mans class and 13th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner, Marcel Fassler, and Oliver Gavin.
    • Finishing 8th in GT Le Mans class and 19th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen, Marcel Fassler, and Antonio Garcia.
    [909]

2019

January 15
  • (to January 20) In Scottsdale, Arizona, the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction takes place. At least 61 Corvettes are sold at auction. Some highlights of non-customs:
    • 1953 white #290: US$200,000;
    • 1956 blue with white coves, 255ci 225hp engine: US$155,000;
    • 1967 blue coupe with black stinger hood, 427ci 435hp engine, 4-speed manual transmission, side exhaust: US$155,000;
    • 1968 white coupe with red interior, L88 engine, 4-speed manual transmission: US$265,000;
    • 1972 red convertible with black hard top, LT1 350ci 360hp engine, air conditioning: US$185,000;
    • 1988 35th Anniversary: US$350,000;
    • 2016 black C7R, supercharged 650hp LT4 engine, owned by Jeff Gordon: US$400,000 (donated back and re-sold for US$200,000).
    [215] [903.105]
January 26
  • (to January 27) At the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florisa, USA, the Rolex 24 at Daytona race is held, round 1 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 6th in GT Le Mans class and 16th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen, Antonio Garcia, and Mike Rockenfeller.
    • Finishing 8th in GT Le Mans class and 28th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner, Oliver Gavin, and Marcel Fassler.
    [909]
March 16
  • At the Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida, USA, the 67th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring race is held, round 2 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 3rd in GT Le Mans class and 12th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Antonio Garcia, Mike Rockenfeller, and Ian Magnussen.
    • Finishing 8th in GT Le Mans class and 18th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner, Marcel Fassler, and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]
April 11
  • In New York City, Chevrolet announces the next-generation Corvette C8. [903.105]
April 13
  • At the Grand Prix of Long Beach raceway in Long Beach, California, USA, the Bubba Burger Sports Car Grand Prix at Long Beach race is held, round 3 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 2nd in GT Le Mans class and 9th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 3rd in GT Le Mans class and 10th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]
May 5
  • At the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, USA, the Acura Sports Car Challenge at Mid-Ohio race is held, round 4 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 2nd in GT Le Mans class and 13th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Antonio Garcia and Jan Magnussen.
    • Finishing 8th in GT Le Mans class and 31st overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]
June 30
  • At the Watkins Glen International raceway in Watkins Glen, New York, USA, the Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen race is held, round 6 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 2nd in GT Le Mans class and 13th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Antonio Garcia and Jan Magnussen.
    • Finishing 8th in GT Le Mans class and 35th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]
July 7
  • At the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, the Mobil 1 Sportscar Grand Prix race is held, round 7 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 7th in GT Le Mans class and 18th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Antonio Garcia and Jan Magnussen.
    • Finishing 8th in GT Le Mans class and 19th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Oliver Gavin and Marcel Fassler.
    [909]
July 18
  • At Tustin, California, General Motors' President Mark Reuss introduces the 2020 C8 Mid-Engine Corvette Stingray, with 6.2-litre, 494hp, 470 lb-ft torque LT2 engine, and 8-speed transmission. [903.8,34]
July 20
  • At the Lime Rock Park in Lime Rock, Connecticut, USA, the Northeast Grand Prix race is held, round 8 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 5th in GT Le Mans class and 5th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 6th in GT Le Mans class and 6th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Oliver Gavin and Marcel Fassler.
    [909]
August 4
  • At the Road America raceway in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, USA, the SportsCar Grand Prix race is held, round 9 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 4th in GT Le Mans class and 15th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 6th in GT Le Mans class and 17th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]
August 25
  • At the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia, USA, the Michelin GT Challenge at VIR race is held, round 10 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 3rd in GT Le Mans class and 3rd overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 4th in GT Le Mans class and 4th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]
September 15
  • At the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California, USA, the Monterey SportsCar Championship race is held, round 11 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 3rd in GT Le Mans class and 14th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 4th in GT Le Mans class and 15th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.
    [909]
October 11
  • (to October 12) At Hendrick Motorsports Campus in Charlotte, North Carolina, Bloomington Gold Charlotte is held, part of the All Chevy Charity Car Show. The Gold Collection is a Special Tribute to Jim Perkins. [903.110]
October 12
  • At the Road Atlanta raceway in Braselton, Georgia, USA, the Motul Petit Le Mans race is held, round 12 of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship series.
    • Finishing 4th in GT Le Mans class and 13th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C7.R driven by Mike Rockenfeller, Jan Magnussen, and Antonio Garcia.
    • Finishing 7th in GT Le Mans class and 16th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C7.R driven by Tommy Milner, Oliver Gavin, and Marcel Fassler.
    [909]
October
  • At Cape Canaveral, Florida, Chevrolet debuts the Corvette C8 convertible, with power retractable hard top, first time on a Corvette. Base price is US$67,495. [896.6]
  • At Cape Canaveral, Florida, Chevrolet shows its Corvette C8.R pair of race cars. [896.6]

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