Updated 8/27/09

North Carolina, South Carolina & Virginia

Remember to Bring your Route Books and register at the Hampton Inn in Concord, NC and Severville, TN to get any new Information!!!!!

Please Note:
Everyone in our group will receive their "hard card" Caravan credentials at registration in Concord.

Attention Corvette Enthusiasts: Are you ready for another caravan? If you missed the 50th anniversary caravan in 2003, be sure to join us for the 15th anniversary caravan of the National Corvette Museum (NCM). The festivities will start on Monday, August 31st, in Charlotte NC, with the celebration beginning at the NCM on Thursday, September 3, and ending on Sunday September 6.

My name is Frank Sancineto. My wife Laura and I were captains for the North and South Carolina 50th anniversary caravan. We had such a great time and met so many wonderful people we now call friends that we are going to be captains again for this trip.

Our Road trip begins at the host Hotel in Concord NC: The Hampton Inn, I-85 at exit 49, 9850 Weddington Rd., Concord, NC 28027. Call The Hampton Inn at 704-979-5600 to make your reservations, let them know you're with the 2009 Caravan.

Our overflow hotel is the Spring Hill Suites by Marriott, 7811 Gateway Lane N.W., Concord, NC 28027, 704-979-2500 x7604.

Michelin is a proud sponsor of our caravan. Representatives from Michelin will be on hand at the Hampton Inn on Monday & Tuesday to install and balance tires for anyone who pre-orders. They are offering a special discounted caravan price. You have the option of ordering tires to be installed one of these days - or you can have the drop shipped to your home address. Follow the link below for all details and to pre-order.

http://www.michelinman.com/

The Speedway Club restaurant is open for lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am to 2pm...it is an ala carte menu...they no longer have a buffet. Dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday from 6pm to 9pm...it too is an ala carte menu. Folks can make reservations by calling 704-455-3216.

Be sure your Corvette paint is protected before going on the caravan. Have a 3M Clear Bra professionally installed by Auto Shield Carolinas and avoid all the road rash. Call them at 704-321-0505 for an appointment and be sure to ask for the "Caravan discount". They are also experts at window tinting and are authorized Zaino and Race Ramp dealers. Ask for the 20% "Caravan discount" on the Race Ramps. Go to www.autoshieldcarolinas.com and take a look at all their products and services.

• Each participant will receive an official NC/SC/VA t-shirt upon registration. We will use the sizes you provided when you registered for the caravan with the museum. If you did not order a shirt, please send us your t-shirt size via email by July 1. F6978@aol.com

• Monday, August 31: Registration will be open from 1-5 PM, for early arrivals. Activities for Monday afternoon include shopping at Concord Mills and a visit to Motorsport Museums in the area.

• Tuesday, September 1: Registration officially opens and will be held from 9 AM-12 PM and 2 - 6 PM. Our afternoon activities include laps at Lowe's Motor Speedway, beginning at 3:30 PM. The cost for the laps is $30 per car for anyone who wants to attend. Following the track event, dinner/social/music will be back at The Hampton Inn where burgers, chicken, hot dogs and all the fixins will be served, provided by Backyard Burger. If you are a registered participant there is no charge. If you are not coming on the caravan and joining us for the Laps only there is a $15 per person charge to stay for the dinner and social.

• Please send your payment for the track laps to Frank Sancineto. Make your checks for $30 payable to NC/SC/VA Caravan. Mail to: Frank Sancineto, 2504 Barton Ridge Court, Raleigh, NC 27613.

• Some Exciting News from Michelin! Kip Newton, Ultra High Performance Tire Product Marketing Manager, of Michelin North America will join us on Tuesday, Sept. 1 in Concord, N. C. at 1 p.m. for a tire technology seminar at the Hampton Inn. During this informative session, Kip will take all of your tire questions and will provide technical insight into any issues you may be experiencing with your current fitment. We will also have a special announcement for the six winners selected on August 21st from the Hot Laps bidding promotion at this time. Kip will also join us at Lowe's Motor Speedway on Tuesday afternoon for on-site consultations.

• Wednesday, September 2: Our staging area will be at The Hampton Inn at 9 AM. After a driver's meeting, we will head out to our next stop, Sevierville, TN.

  • The route: I-85 S to Spartanburg, SC
  • I-26 W to Asheville, NC,
  • The caravan will make a stop at the Ingles Supermarket located off exit 1 - 1851 Highway 14 East, Landrum, SC 29356, 864-457-5187. Gas, snacks and lunch will be available.
  • I-40 W to TN. Our destination is the Smoky Mountain Stadium, exit 407.

  Please note: for those who are not driving to Concord, we will meet at the Smoky Mountain Stadium.

  The Host Hotel in Sevierville, TN is the Hampton Inn & Suites on Stadium Drive. Call 865-465-0590 to make your reservations and tell them you are part of the 2009 National Corvette Caravan. Our overflow hotel is the new Fairfield Inn & Suites across from the Hampton Inn. Please call them at 865-933-3033 and make your reservation, tell them you're with the Caravan, for the group rate. Plans are in the works for a dinner at the Hampton Inn, Price TBD.

• Thursday, September 3: Our staging area will be at the Smoky Mountain Stadium at 6 AM. After our driver's meeting, we will head out to our final destination, NCM, Bowling Green, KY.

  • The route: I-40 W to Route 70, Lebanon, TN
  • Route 70 to highway 231 North to Bowing Green.
  • We will regroup at the Harley Davidson dealership in Bowling Green which is off of 231 and I-65.
    
    

• Thursday, September 3 - Sunday, September 6: The National Corvette Museum activities. There will be plant tours available on Friday and Saturday but you will need to make your own reservations for the plant tours at: www.bowlinggreenassemblyplant.com and other museum activities on the Museum's website: www.corvettemuseum.com

Registrations: Keep in mind, there are three registrations for this event:

1. Register with the NCM for the 2009 15th Anniversary Caravan (which is open).
2. Register with the National Corvette Museum for the Labor Day weekend event.
3. Register with the North and South Carolina and Virginia Caravan Captains.

Once all activities and costs are available we will update the site and include the registration form for our Caravan events.

AGENDA

2009 Caravan Volunteers:

Captains:
Frank and Laura Sancineto
F6978@aol.com
919-604-6978

Sponsorship/Driver Manual/Advertising
Paul Mariano
vettltd@aol.com
704-992-2726

Below is a list of local leaders and their starting points for anyone who wishes to Caravan down to Concord, NC.

Corvette owners from Maryland and Delaware that wish to join our caravan are welcome to do so. If you are coming from one of these areas and can lead a group to Concord or Sevierville, please contact Frank and Laura Sancineto.

We need volunteers to make this a successful caravan. If you are interested, please contact us at F6978@aol.com.

Frank and Laura Sancineto
Virginia, North & South Carolina Captains

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Frank & Laura Sancineto
F6978@aol.com