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March – April 2015
Volume 20 Number 2
Registration Deadline is March 21
Speedway IV Meet Coming Together
Volunteers are still needed
Duane Ravenberg, Event Chair
If you haven’t done so already, be sure to register soon for our NCRS regional meet scheduled
for April 23–25 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Judged car spaces are still available in all judging
classes, but they are filling up. If you want to get your Corvette judged, get the registration in as
soon as you can to be guaranteed a spot. Remember, car registration closes March 21, and
late charges are in effect for all registrations after that date.
Other activities besides car judging are
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Thursday afternoon judging school
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Advanced Judging Seminars on Friday and Saturday
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Thursday night at Hendrick Motorsports with dinner, race shop tour and walk through
of the Heritage Center (There is still room but register now)
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Scrumptious ladies lunch Friday noon with an entertaining fashion show by Talbots,
plus door prizes
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Track laps around the speedway in your Corvette on Friday evening
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Saturday night awards banquet finale
To get everything in place and make it work isn’t easy or cheap. The planning committee has been working feverishly. While the
committee’s work is almost done, it’s time to get out the “cheap labor” (volunteers) to do the hard work. Here is what you can do:
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If you haven’t yet volunteered, contact volunteer coordinator Bob Condrey at 229-559-4614 (H), 229-561-0350 (C), or
[email protected] .
SEE PAGE 6 FOR NEEDED POSITIONS.
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If you have already volunteered to work thank you very much, we can’t wait to see you.
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Attend the all-volunteer meeting and walkthrough scheduled for April 18 at the speedway. Team leaders will walk you
through the area while describing your specific responsibilities.
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Register for the event ahead of time. It is NCRS policy that all NCRS members working at or just attending an event must
be registered.
Bob Condrey or another committee member will contact you several weeks before the meet to confirm your work schedule and who
your team leader is. Any questions about volunteering should be addressed to Bob
There are also sponsorship opportunities for chapter members or their companies. In particular there is an opportunity to joi n other
members in sponsoring judges’ meals. These people come from great distances to help us put on a great event and we can show
them our gratitude by having a great noontime meal. Contact me at [email protected] or 336-880-5343 if you are interested
in helping.
For questions regarding judging, contact Fred Jenkins at 252-268-9624 or [email protected]. He does NOT choose judges
for this meet. The national team leader is responsible for that from those who indicated interest on their registration.
For questions about volunteering, contact Bob Condrey as listed above.
If you have general event questions, contact me, Duane Ravenberg, at the email or number listed above.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
REGULAR FEATURES
Chairman’s message
CHAPTER CALENDAR
3
Financial report
10
Classified ads
14
Board meeting
Chapter tee shirts
15
Speedway volunteers walkthrough
Membership report
16
Speedway Regional IV
Membership form
16
Tech session
March 14
April 18
April 23-25
Raleigh
May 30
Hinklin scholarship
4
Florida Regional
4
Motorama judging school
5
New chapter website
6
Speedway volunteers
6-7
Board meeting minutes
C6 clutch maintenance
Tech session registration
Chapter schedule is incomplete at this time.
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Carolinas Chapter Board of Directors
Chair
Dave Barrett
[email protected]
847.910.9142
Vice-Chair
John Liner
[email protected]
336.420.3460
Secretary
Mary Barrett
[email protected]
704.236.9699
Treasurer
Louis Kolb
[email protected]
803.345.2257
Judging Chair
Fred Jenkins
[email protected]
252.268.9624
Membership Manager
Peter Stout
[email protected]
919.749.8061
Charitable Activities Manager
Janet Kennedy
[email protected]
864.923.4445
Reba Whittington
[email protected]
336.667.4226
Mike Sams
[email protected]
706.647.2435
Assistant Judging Chair
Newsletter Editor
Webmaster
Region IV Director
The Redline Times is the newsletter of Carolinas Chapter NCRS and is published six times per year—the first week of January, March, May, July,
September, and November. It is sent electronically to all who have an email address on file and mailed to those chapter members who have no email.
NCRS registered names used in this newsletter are Founders Award,® Performance Verification Award,® Sportsman Award,® Folz Memorial Award,®
Heritage Award,® Master Judge,® and Duntov, McLellan, and Hill Mark-of-Excellence Awards.® These are registered with the United States Department
of Commerce and Trademark Office. Flight Award, Red Hat, and Challenge Car Award are pending.
Material for the newsletter should be sent to the editor at the above address. We especially welcome technical articles and human-interest stories
about you and your Corvette. Deadlines are the 25th of the month preceding publication unless a change is announced.
Unless otherwise noted, all material is original to this publication. All articles contained in The Redline Times are the property of the authors and cannot
be reprinted without their permission and proper credit given to them and this publication.
NCRS Regionals and National Conventions
2015
March 19-21
Tucson AZ
April 23-25
Concord NC
May 14-17
Joplin MO
July 19-24
NATIONAL CONVENTION Denver CO
September 10-12
Delafield WI
October 22-24
Frisco TX
2016
July 17-22
NATIONAL CONVENTON Warwick RI
2017
July 9-13
NATIONAL CONVENTION San Antonio TX
TOP FLIGHT® CHAPTER
2011
2012
2013
2014
CCNCRS Board meeting
Saturday, March 14
Embassy Suites
Concord, NC
11:00 a.m.
2011
Chapter members who plan
to attend should notify
Dave Barrett
2012
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Chairman’s Message
One Leadership Position Filled and Website Updated
by Dave Barrett
At the board meeting on January 17, Janet Kennedy was appointed charitable activities manager.
Janet is no stranger to the board, having served as secretary in past years. Please join me in
welcoming Janet by assisting her with the many charitable activities conducted at our local
events. Congratulations, Janet, on your board appointment.
Board appointments are still open for the positions of assistant judging chair and website
manager. With considerable effort by Peter Stout, who is membership manager, we have
contracted with a web page designer for updating our website. We will also have a new web host.
If we chose a web manager internally, the volunteer should know Word Press or be willing to learn
that editing tool for the administration of the CCNCRS web page. Please contact Dave Barrett if
you are interested in the web manager position. Please contact Fred Jenkins if you are interested in the assistant judging
position. Participate on the board and be a driver and planner along with the rest of the board. The next board meeting will
be held on March 14, at the Embassy Suites in Concord.
As immediate past chair, Dick Whittington was serving as an ex-officio board member. On Monday, January 19, Dick
resigned his position on the board. Please join me in commending Dick on his many years of service as a regional director,
chapter chairman, web manager of the Carolinas Chapter and NCRS. Did I miss something?
I have reorganized leadership for the Speedway Regional scheduled for April 23 – 25, 2015. Duane Ravenberg has agreed
to accept the appointment as event chairman. Duane has moved quickly in confirming the following: Janet Kennedy and
Jane Ravenberg will be directing the planned activities at the host hotel (i.e. awards banquet and ladies event); Chip
Drennan will be coordinating activities at the speedway (i.e. car & trailer parking, car placement, water & food, track laps,
photos); Fred Jenkins is managing the judging activity at the Xfinity garage (PV route, judging layout, tabulating); Toni Sams
is the registrar (registration, help desk, sales) for the event and; and Bob Young will manage vendors / sponsors. Don’t wait
to be asked. Volunteer by contacting Bob Condrey, who is the staffing manager . (229-561-0350 or [email protected] )
Since the last RLT, many of the Carolinas Chapter members attended the Florida Regional January 22 to 24 in Lakeland,
FL, participating as judges, attending judging school and a tech session, submitting cars for flight judging, displaying cars,
setting up a vendor spot for used and new car parts and just hanging around the event site for a good time.
We also completed a judging school on February 7 at Motorama in Monroe. Through the contributions of different attendees,
Reba was able to assemble detail and photos about these events in this edition of RLT.
Looking ahead at the 2015 calendar, there will be a technical session in the Raleigh area at the end of May. A registration
form is found in this newsletter. We have already started planning for the fall chapter judging meet and annual meeting.
Dates for this event are proving to be a challenge.
Nuts and bolt to all. . .
Janet Kennedy Fills Position of
Charitable Activities Manager
Chapter Earns Its Fourth
Top Flight® Designation
Janet
Kennedy
has
volunteered to fill the vacant
position of charitable activities
manager for the Carolinas
Chapter. The board welcomes
her addition, and because of
her past involvement, it is
confident that she will bring
strength to this valuable position.
After filing the fourth-quarter report, Vice Chair John
Liner received notification from the NCRS that the
Carolinas Chapter NCRS had earned its fourth
consecutive Top Flight certification.
As outlined in an article in the January Redline
Times, the chapter went far above the minimum
event requirements.
The official recognition will come at the national
convention in Denver this July, where the chapter
will receive its add-on decal for the banner.
The 2015 chapter charity will continue to be
Wounded Warriors Project. It was erroneously
recorded in the November 16 board minutes that the
2015 chapter charity had been changed. A
clarification of that is found in the January 17 board
minutes found on Page 10.
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Chapter Members Make Trek to Florida Regional
Brian McIntyre
This year the Florida regional relocated from Kissimmee to the Fun-‘n-Sun facility at the Lakeland airport. Lakeland is about
36 miles west of Kissimmee. The Sun-‘n-Fun facility has an air museum and a number of other aviation-related venues. Due
to judging, I did not see much besides the cars. Overall, the facility was quite nice. Judging was in a hanger, so when it
rained, as it usually does in Florida during the regional, we were dry. Nice! The vendor spaces seemed a little easier to
walk through. There were some challenges as this was a new venue. One of the major differences from Kissimmee is that
the hotels are located several miles from the judging field. The Florida Chapter set up an email address to collect
comments to provide input for next year’s event at [email protected]
Carolinas chapter members observed in attendance (with cars registered in some category) included Dave and Mary
Barrett, Bill and Gale Coffin, Jimmy Gregg, Hank Hale, Fred Jenkins, Harold and Janet Kennedy, John Liner, Tommy and
Brenda Loftin (1996), Brian and Carol McIntyre (2006), Dave Mizell, Bob and Sarah Puls (1967), Mike and Toni Sams, Rich
Vaughan, and Don and Anne Warmuth (1987). Twenty-one people is a pretty good showing. As there was no list of cars or
judges posted, the attendees and cars listed may not be complete. On Friday, Dave facilitated a group dinner.
The Loftins’ 1996 received a Top Flight award and the Warmuths’ 1987 (Snowflake) passed the Founders Operations. The
McIntyres’ 2006 was a sportsman entry. Jimmy continued his parts-be-gone program.
Tommy and Brenda Loftin’s 1996 earned Top Flight
®
Photos by Dave Barrett and Brian McIntyre
Those attending the Friday night dinner at GrillSmith were Hank Hale, Dave Mizell, Wayne Mizell, Brian and Carol McIntyre,
William and Debi Logue, Greg and Sue Norton, Tommie and Brenda Loftin, and Dave and Mary Barrett.
Jason Hinklin Receives Third NCRS Foundation Scholarship
Jason Hinklin, son of chapter member Darrell Hinklin, has for the third consecutive
year received one of the annual Automotive Scholarships from the NCRS Foundation.
The first was when he lived in Minnesota, and the second one was after he moved to
North Carolina. (The editor regrets that she did not know of this at the time.)
Jason worked part time at a performance shop specializing in LS engines while in high
school. Upon graduation in 2004, he relocated to North Carolina to attend NASCAR
Technical Institute. At the completion of this course, he started working for Evernham
Motorsports in the engine shop in Concord.
After five years, he realized that an engineering degree was necessary to accomplish
his career goals and enrolled at UNC-Charlotte. Jason is currently in his senior year,
majoring in mechanical engineering with a motor sports concentration. He will be
graduating in May and is currently seeking employment opportunities within the motor
sports industry.
Jason is very grateful for the assistance that he has received from the NCRS
Foundation.
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Rolling Chassis Judging School Held at Motorama Classic Cars
by Fred Jenkins, Judging Chair
First of all I would like to thank Carlton Tyson for the use of the Motorama Classic Cars facility and Brian Sistar for setting
things up for our judging school, chairs, tables, coffee pot and the rolling chassis. Initially, we had the use of one 1967 bigblock rolling chassis that Brian had restored. Just a week or so prior to the school, Jamie Bulman volunteered his recently
restored 1965 small-block chassis, done by fellow chapter member Doug Aldridge.
We sure needed the second one with the number of registrations that came in. There were twenty-three attendees, quite a
turn out for a judging school. At my request Brian McIntyre and Jimmy Gregg agreed to be instructors. Thanks to both of
you very much and great job no doubt. Since we had two examples, I thought it would be great to do both chassis and
mechanical sections for the judging school. Reba Whittington printed sample judging sheets for both sections for students,
just like we use on the judging field. We are continually teaching the NCRS matrix system of judging and standard deducts.
I felt that everyone left this judging school with something
positive that they could take to the judging field and pass on
to others. We will continue this type of format as I believe that
hands-on is the best way to learn and retain what you have
learned. Again thanks to everyone for your participation and
support.
← Ray Culbertson makes a close examination of the oil pan.
Jimmy went over the 1965 chassis (left) and Brian (above)
had mechanical on the 1967 in the morning and then
opposite in the afternoon. It worked out really well with lots of
positive comments. As Brian McIntyre said during our
lunch break “This is fun.”
Photos by Peter Stout & Reba Whittington
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VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR REGIONAL
Bob Condrey, Volunteer Coordinator
We still need more members to step up and commit to helping at the upcoming Regional at Charlotte
Motor Speedway, April 23-25. I have received some sign-up sheets, but If you have not yet signed up
to help, please get in touch with me as soon as possible. Help us make this event successful.
A sign-up form is found on the next page.
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Below are a few SPECIAL jobs that need to be filled by SPECIAL people:
Wednesday-- several set-up areas at Embassy Suites and inside the speedway
Thursday through Saturday-- Embassy Suites lobby INFORMATION DESK attendant(s)
Thursday through Saturday-- (8 a.m. – 7 p.m.) at Embassy Suites, SECURE PARKING
attendant(s) in 3-4 hour shifts
Thursday through Saturday -- the speedway, SCORE SHEET runners to tabulation room
Thanks in advance for your help and please commit as soon as possible.
Bob Condrey, [email protected] (phone 229-561-0350)
Chapter Website Receives Much-Needed Renovation
The Carolinas Chapter website has undergone a complete overhaul, with a terrific web design by an outside consultant,
Teresa Williams. It will contain pictures of recent events, copies of the current and past newsletters, and much more. Please
help us maintain this website with the latest information. Peter Stout is temporarily in charge.
Classified ads can now be placed on the website. They can be kept up to date here more often than in the newsletter.
Know of an event that the Carolinas Chapter has interest in? Send information to Peter Stout at [email protected]. But
most of all, check out the new design http://ncrscarolinaschapter.org/
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April 23-25, 2015
Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet
Volunteer Chairman:
Bob Condrey
Cell: 229-561-0350
[email protected]
Tell us about you
Name: ________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________
City, State & Zip: ________________________________
Home Phone: ___________________________________
Cell Phone: _____________________________________
Email: _________________________________________
Arrival Date: ____________________________________
Dates available to work:
23rd___
24th ____
25th ____
Please tell me if you have a preferred assignment/duty
Print and mail to Bob at
5101 Hickory Grove Rd N
Valdosta GA 31606
or scan and email to [email protected]
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CCNCRS Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes
January 17, 2015
The Board of Directors of the Carolinas Chapter NCRS met on
Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Motorama in Monroe, NC. The
meeting was called to order by David Barrett at 12:24 p.m.
Attendees were
Alan Beaver
Dave and Mary Barrett
Jimmy Gregg
Fred Jenkins
Janet and Harold Kennedy
Louis Kolb
John Liner
Toni and Mike Sams
Rich Vaughn
Reba Whittington
REPORTS
MINUTES John Liner moved to approve the minutes from the
previous meeting as published in the newsletter and attached to
the agenda. Reba Whittington seconded the motion and the
minutes were approved.
CO-CHAIR REPORT John Liner announced that he had received
notification from NCRS that the Carolinas Chapter had again
obtained the Top Flight® Award for 2014.
FINANCIAL - Louis Kolb presented a detailed financial report for
the period January 1 - 14, 2015.
Overview was
Income
$11,106.00
Expenses
7,145.91
Net Income
3,960.09
Total liabilities & equity
13,398.43
MEMBERSHIP Peter Stout was unable to attend but reported
through Dave Barrett that renewals were pouring in and he would
officially remove those unpaid before the next newsletter.
JUDGING REPORT Fred Jenkins reported that there were 17
people registered for the February 7 judging school at Motorama.
The school will make use of two rolling chasses and perform a
body drop on one.
There is a planned tech session in May at Peter Stout’s house in
Raleigh.
NEWSLETTER Reba Whittington is unable to attend the Florida
meet and asked for someone to send her pictures from the meet.
She noted that Tommy Loftin would have a 1996 Flight car there
and she would like pictures of it.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES There is currently no one heading the
charitable activities committee. However, 50/50 tickets were sold at
the Hendrick judging school in November. A total of $140 was
collected and payout was $70.
ACCESSORIES REPORT Alan Beaver discussed inventory of
shirts and his next order. It was decided to concentrate on shirts
needed for the regional at this time. Peter will send the logo file to
Alan. We decided on light grey for the color. The tee shirts will be
screen printed while the polos will be embroidered.
OLD BUSINESS
Website Dave Barrett shared with the board that Peter Stout has
found a person who can bring the website up to date. The cost
would be $1600 plus $65/hour to maintain. With this option, the
builder would be open to training someone to maintain the site.
Peter was willing to be that person.
Peter also shared that might be able to get a student to build the
new site for $199. By choosing this option, Peter would not be the
person to maintain the site. The board opted for the student to
build the site as it is much easier on the budget; however, we still
need to find a webmaster and revisit how the site will be hosted.
Fall Meet Location Reba Whittington checked out the
Meadowbrook Inn Resort in Blowing Rock and shared a facility
map. There is a large parking lot but the layout is not conducive to
judging. They do have banquet facilities. Mary Barrett is expecting
to hear back from the Best Western in Banner Elk. The manager
was going to try and fit us in the first weekend in October (2-4).
She will not hear till March.
2015 REGIONAL MEET at CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY
Jimmy Gregg brought up PayPal fees as they relate to
registrations. PayPal charges 2.3% + 30 cents per transaction,
and he was concerned about people giving to the Hendrick charity
through PayPal because the chapter will have to pay fees
associated with the Hendrick charity dinner. He suggested that
people pay for registration through PayPal and write a check for
the charity donation. We all agreed that would be nice but not
something we can fully control and the chapter will have to absorb
any cost necessary.
Jimmy Gregg (Track)
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Will get Fred Jenkins layout of the garage area
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Hopefully Alan will be there on Thursday to take pictures
in winner’s circle for the awards presentation. Copies
can be sold to car owners for $10.
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Food vendor has to be one approved by the speedway.
Judges and workers will be given Speedway Bucks to
buy food.
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Pins – ordering 300
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Offered Hendrick two free registrations for judged cars if
he wishes
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Owner of Harley Earl show car hopes to have it on
display
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Tom Hill has offered to bring 3-4 cars (Do we offer to
comp his registration?)
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Need a lot of volunteers on Thursday
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Still need a decision on whether to charge for more than
one set of track laps
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Budget spreadsheets were distributed. Jimmy will make
some changes as noted and re-distribute.
Janet Kennedy (Hotels and Food) reported:
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Asked if there are any banners that need to be hung at
the hotel. Dave will bring banners that we have for Janet
to see.
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Janet and Jane will meet with Scott the week after the
Florida meet to finalize some of the hotel plans
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Secure parking at the Hotel – There will be 30 spaces
reserved at $35 per space. We will print RESERVED
laminated plaques to display on the dashboards
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Banquet
Hotel provides manager’s reception from 5:00 - 7:00
We will start at 6:30 with a cash bar from 6:30 - 7:45
Dinner will start at 7:00 with awards presentation to
begin at 7:45
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Janet is going to follow up with the hotel about people
being told the block of rooms is full.
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Janet will check to see if the hotel has a bus available to
transport people the night of the Hendrick charity event
Toni Sams (Registration)
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Tax deduction letters for Hendrick Marrow Program
donations – Jimmy offered to create them
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Toni said she would create a spreadsheet that Jimmy
could use to layout the garage. (Mary Barrett offered to
help with the spreadsheet )
Continued on Page10
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C6 Corvette LS2, LS3 and LS7 Clutch Maintenance
Compiled by Peter Mihaltian #47240
Many C6 Corvette owners have experienced clutch woes
ranging from weak pedal pressure, hard pedal pressure,
slow pedal return or lazy pedal, and a clutch pedal that
refuses to return to its ready position. Over the years
various theories have been advanced as to the root causes
of these various problems. In general there seems to be no
concrete consensus regarding the solution to these
ailments.
However, there is good news at hand as regular
preventative maintenance, which includes frequent flushing
of the hydraulic clutch fluid via the master cylinder
reservoir, definitely works to alleviate the aforementioned
clutch pedal problems. Although if the hydraulic clutch
system seals are already damaged by an excessive
accumulation of clutch dust, no amount of clean fluid will
repair damaged seals.
However, one factor seems to remain constant. When
confronted with continuing clutch pedal problems, replacing
all of a Corvette’s hydraulic clutch components with new
stock parts does not prevent a rapid return of the same
clutch pedal symptoms. These pedal symptoms are
particularly prominent if the Corvette is driven aggressively
or even occasionally participates in club track days or drag
racing.
The critical cornerstone in preventing C6 clutch pedal
problems is proper prevention whereby clutch dust is never
allowed to accumulate in the hydraulic clutch fluid. If the
hydraulic clutch fluid is discolored, cloudy or murky, you
must replace it with fresh clean DOT 4 brake fluid. A simple
and failsafe method of flushing clutch fluid involves
completing the following steps:
Step 1 Inspect the Corvette’s clutch master cylinder reservoir to determine if the
clutch fluid clear and clean. If the fluid looks like ink as indicated in this photo, move to
Step 2.
Step 2 Flush the fluid in the clutch master cylinder reservoir by following these steps:
● Draw out the discolored hydraulic fluid with a syringe, keeping the corrosive fluid off
the Corvette’s paint. (See sidebar below.) An inexpensive shower curtain makes a good
fender cover.
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● Wipe down the reservoir and the reservoir cap diaphragm using a clean, lint-free
towel.
Identify the full level line marked on the clutch reservoir.
Refill the reservoir with DOT 4 brake fluid to just below the fill line. Always use DOT 4 fluid from a new unopened
can. Do not overfill the reservoir.
Clean the clutch reservoir cap diaphragm if necessary and properly seat it on the reservoir cap.
Replace the reservoir cap and secure it snugly.
Step 3 With the engine off, pump the clutch pedal from the full-top position to the
full-bottom position a minimum of 30-50 times. This action causes fluid in the clutch
hydraulic system to circulate, thereby blending the new hydraulic fluid with the old
fluid. This clutch-pedal-cycling process also helps scour dust residue from the actuator slave and displaces the dirt and debris upward into the reservoir. The pedalcycling process also helps relieve any air trapped in the hydraulic system.
Step 4 Re-inspect the hydraulic fluid in the clutch reservoir. If the hydraulic fluid is
totally clear and shows no signs of contamination or discoloration, the fluid flushing
process is complete. However, it is unlikely that the clutch fluid will be clear or light
yellow with just one 30-50 cycle flush. If, as will most likely be the case, the hydraulic fluid is still not clear, return to Step 2 and continue to flush the hydraulic fluid as
many times as necessary with the full top-to-bottom pedal pumping motion until the
clutch fluid is absolutely clear and clean.
A Hopkins model #10111/6
2cycle oil mixing syringe makes
quick work of removing the dirty
clutch fluid. What’s more, this
syringe is an inexpensive addition
to any toolbox.
Step 5 Inspect the Corvette’s hydraulic clutch fluid each time you stop for fuel and prior undertaking any spirited driving
including drag racing or club track days. If inspection reveals that the hydraulic clutch fluid is not clear and clean, revisit Step
2. Going forward, it will take two or three flushing cycles to return the clutch fluid to a clear, clean condition. Even badly
degraded, ink-colored clutch fluid can be substantially cleaned up in 10-20 reservoir changes.
This entire flushing process takes less than an hour and costs under $10 for DOT 4 brake fluid and a syringe. Following this
simple inexpensive hydraulic clutch preventative maintenance process will keep the Corvette’s hydraulic clutch system in
good working order while avoiding unnecessary and expensive visits to the local dealership service department.
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Financial Report
Louis Kolb, Treasurer
January 1 – February 20, 2015
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Chapter dues
Charitable activities
Judging school
Newsletter advertising
Speedway Regional
Total Income
Expense
2,070.00
70.00
450.00
220.00
25,471.00
Board meeting
Internet expense
Judging materials
Judging school
Membership
Nametags
69.37
Postage
18.27
Newsletter
PayPal fees
Regional awards
Regional expenses
Regional prepaid expenses
Service charge (bank)
28,281.00
Total Expense
58.98
399.00
94.58
136.64
87.66
14.80
474.97
426.00
295.29
6,500.00
36.00
8,523.92
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations
2016 Chapter dues
75.00
2017 Chapter dues
45.00
Cash at beginning of period 4,264.60
Net cash increase for period 24,777.08
Cash at end of period 29,041.68
Board Minutes
continued from Page 8
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Toni will need volunteers to assemble the registration envelopes. We talked of meeting on
Tuesday, April 22.
Fred Jenkins (Judging Chair)
To date, there are 33 cars registered: 20 Flight cars and six PVs.
NEW BUSINESS
Dave Barrett suggested we let board meetings slide and focus all further meetings on the regional.
There will be two more official regional meetings before the event: March 14 and the weekend before the regional
Correction to minutes regarding Charity Proposed in the November newsletter:
At the November 16 meeting, Dave Gregorino proposed that we consider a donation to Doug Herbert’s B.R.A.K.E.S from
any profits made at the regional meet. It was reported incorrectly in the minutes that his suggestion was to change the official
2015 chapter charity. The chapter will consider B.R.A.K.E.S, along with other charities if funds are available following the
regional meet and all obligations have been met. (See November newsletter for a description of the B.R.A.K.E.S program.)
ADJOURNMENT – Dave Barrett made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 3:05 p.m. and John Liner seconded.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Barrett, Secretary
From the NCRS Discussion Board February 15
Document Validation Service
posted by Dave Brigham, National Judging Chairman
NCRS is pleased to announce that the Document Validation Service is now available. Tim Gilmore is the
Document Validation Administrator. Tim and I will manage the service. You can find the DVS order information
under the Services and then Historic Document Services tabs on the NCRS website. Thank you for your
patience.
Dave
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Technical Session
1969 350/350 Engine Installation
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Hosted by the Carolinas Chapter
at the home of Peter Stout
219 Waterville Street Raleigh NC 27603
9:30
No judging points given
Coffee and doughnuts,
Onsite registration (with late fee)
Engine and transmission installation
10:00 – it’s in
One of the benefits of belonging to a chapter is the knowledge and assistance gained when doing a project on one's own
car.
On May 30, the Carolinas Chapter will meet at Peter Stout's home to help him re-install the completely rebuilt 350/350
engine in his 1969 coupe.
All skill levels from novices and observers to gearheads are welcome to help. Haven’t installed a motor before? Come
enjoy some food and beverages and partake in the process. Do you do this on a nightly basis? Come impart your
knowledge!
MAIL REGISTRATION FORM BY MAY 9
PRINT PLAINLY
Name _________________________________________________________________ NCRS # _______________
Number in family for lunch
______
Address____________________________________________ City___________________ ST ____ ZIP________
Phone ________________________ Email ____________________________________________________
Registration (family)
(includes lunch)
Late Registration Fee (after May 9)
Non-NCRS guest
includes lunch
15.00
15.00
10.00
_______
____ x 10.00
_______
Guest(s) name(s)
___________________________________________________________________
Total Enclosed
_______
NO REFUNDS AFTER MAY 9
Make check to CCNCRS and mail with registration to
Peter Stout
219 Waterville Street
Raleigh NC 27603
For questions about sessions, contact Fred Jenkins [email protected] or 252.268.9624
I AGREE to insure my vehicle and property against loss, damage and liability and to provide proof of such insurance to NCRS at time of registration. I AGREE to assume risk of
any and all damages or injury and to indemnify and hold harmless NCRS, it’s officers, directors, agents, employees, chapters and event workers for any acts or omissions which
may result in the theft, damage or destruction of my property or injury to me or others occurring during or as a consequence of this event, wherever located. I AGREE to abide
by the NCRS Policy on Drugs and Alcohol (revised 2006). The use of illegal drugs is prohibited by anyone attending any NCRS events. The use of alcohol is prohibited by anyone
participating in any NCRS event while on the judging field, participating in driving tests and/or road tours, etc. except during social events.
.
SIGNATURE___________________________________________
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DATE ________________________
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April 23-25, 2015
Register online at
https://www.ncrs.org/forums/register/event-subscription.php.
Name _______________________________________________ NCRS # ________
Phone____________________
Spouse/Companion/Children (if attending the meet) ________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________ City_____________________ ST/ZIP _____________
Email __________________________________________
Chapter(s) affiliation ______________________________
Names of Non-NCRS Guests __________________________________________________________________________
Registration (per family)
60.00
______
Late registration (postmarked after Mar.21)
30.00
______
NO CARS & NO REFUNDS AFTER March 21
Non-NCRS Guest
____ x 25.00
______
Awards banquet (adult)
____ x 65.00
______
___ salmon
Ladies luncheon/fashion show
____ x 35.00
______
___ club sandwich
Event tee shirt
___ filet mignon
___ grilled chicken salad
(indicate quantity in blank)
25.00
______
M ____
L ____ XL _____ 2X ____ 3X ___
Event polo shirt (indicate quantity in blank)
45.00
______
M ____
L ____ XL _____ 2X ____ 3X ___
Flight Judging
70.00
______
Performance Verification
70.00
______
Enclose proof of Flight award in past three years
Founders operations check
20.00
______
Enclose proof of Flight award in past three years
Sportsman display
20.00
______
Check here  for Bowtie, Crossed Flags, Heritage sign-off
Display at no charge: Bowtie, Crossed Flags, Duntov, McLellan, Hill, Heritage, Challenge
Trailer parking
(no trailers allowed at hotel)
30.00
______
Secure overnight Corvette parking at hotel
35.00
______
Track laps on speedway
40.00
______
15.00
______
Fee to mail award (if not attending banquet)
(circle award and give car info below)
Corvettes only; no registered cars except Sportsman
Total Enclosed _______
Thursday evening Hendrick Motorsports will host a special event which includes dinner and tours of the Heritage
Museum and a race shop. Admission is a minimum donation of $25 per person to the Hendrick Marrow Foundation
and is tax deductible. This must be paid separately from your registration total above.
Limited to 300 people
Enclose a separate check payable to Hendrick Marrow Program
Car Information
Year __________
______
Make copies if registering more than one.
Body Style _________
Paint Code ________
Number of tickets
VIN _________________________________ HP _______ Build date ____________
Trim Code _____
Trim Color ___________________
Body Number (for 1963-67) ___________ Exterior Color____________________
Interior Material_________________
Insurance Company ________________________
Policy #_______________________
Exp. Date ________
A copy of current liability insurance card or policy or current registration card (or title) for all registered cars must be submitted with
this form. Original documents must be presented when checking in at the event.
I would like to judge: 1st Ch: Yrs. ______
Tee shirt size ________
(Name)
Sect ______
2nd Ch: Yrs.____ Sect ____
Judg. Level ______
I would like to be an observer judge ________ (indicate preferences above)
___________________ would like to tabulate.
Tabulating Level_______
Tee shirt size ________
WAIVER LIABILITY
I AGREE to insure my vehicle and property against loss, damage and liability and to provide proof of such insurance to NCRS at time of registration. I AGREE
to assume risk of any and all damages or injury and to indemnify and hold harmless NCRS, it’s officers, directors, agents, employees, chapters and event
workers for any acts or omissions which may result in the theft, damage or destruction of my property or injury to me
or others occurring during or as a consequence of this event, wherever located. I AGREE to abide by the NCRS Policy on Drugs and Alcohol (revised 2006).
The use of illegal drugs is prohibited by anyone attending any NCRS events. The use of alcohol is prohibited by anyone participating in any NCRS event while
on the judging field, participating in driving tests and/or road tours, etc. except during social events.
SIGNATURE
___________
_
___________________
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HOTEL INFORMATION
Embassy Suites
5400 John Q Hammons Drive NW
Concord NC 28027
704.455.8200
Group rate of $159 ends March 22
Code CRS
Book online at http://goo.gl/QJvBfI
Courtyard by Marriott 7201 Scott Padgett Pkway Concord NC 28027
(across street from Embassy)
704.453.2600
$129 rate ends March 25
Code NCRS
Book online at http://goo.gl/KrnvVW
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS UPDATED (subject to change)
Thursday, April 23
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Registration opens in NASCAR Xfinity garage
PVs and Founders ops by appointment
Please contact your National Team Leader to schedule an appointment.
Operations check before entering NASCAR Xfinity garage
All cars must be checked in, processed and in place
Judging school at Embassy Suites
Garage closes and security begins
Dinner and tours at Hendrick Motorsports
Secure parking at the Embassy Suites
9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 –10:00 p.m.
10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Friday, April 24
8:00 a.m.
8:10 a.m.
8:20 a.m.
8:25 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
12:00 – 2:00
Garage opens
Judges’ meeting
NASCAR Xfinity garage
Owners’ meeting
NASCAR Xfinity garage
Observer Judges’ meeting
NASCAR Xfinity garage
Flight judging begins for (will list years when known)
Advanced judging seminar (with lunch break) Both sessions required for credit
Ladies’ luncheon/ fashion show/ great door prizes
Talbots will be presenting a spring fashion show and great door prizes with a charge for lunch.
Garage closes and security begins
Track laps for Corvettes on the speedway (no registered Flight or PV cars allowed)
Speedway Club available for dinner--reservations on your own 704-455-3216
http://www.gospeedwayclub.com/dining/
Secure parking at the Embassy Suites
.
5:00 p.m.
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Saturday, April 25
8:00 a.m.
8:10 a.m.
8:20 a.m.
8:25 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Garage opens
Judges’ meeting
NASCAR Xfinity garage
Owners’ meeting
NASCAR Xfinity garage
Observer Judges’ meeting
NASCAR Xfinity garage
Flight judging begins for (will list years when known)
Advanced judging seminar (with lunch break) Both sessions required for credit
Garage closes and security begins
Awards banquet
Embassy Suites
Presentation of awards
Secure parking at the Embassy Suites
Sunday, April 26
7:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
Secure parking at Embassy Suites ends
All cars must be removed from the speedway
All registered cars must be checked in and parked by 4:00 on Thursday and remain in place until the completion of
judging on Saturday afternoon when released by the judging chair.
Meet information
Duane Ravenberg
[email protected]
336.880.5343
Judging information
Fred Jenkins
[email protected]
252.268.9624
Volunteers
Bob Condrey
[email protected]
229.561.0350
1) complete registration form
2) make check payable to CCNCRS for total registration amount
3) make separate check to Hendrick Marrow Program if applicable
4) mail all to
Toni Sams
554 McCrary Road
Molena GA 30258
Direct questions re: registration to [email protected] or 706.647.2435
or register online at https://www.ncrs.org/forums/register/event-subscription.php
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Chapter members may run one free personal ad 2” x 3” per issue. Include your NCRS number along with contact information.
Commercial rates: $10 business card, $20 one-quarter page, $30 half page, $40 entire page
Ads will not be carried over, but must be re-submitted for each issue. Ads will not be disseminated by special email between issues.
Items for Sale
Cars for Sale
Hendrick Performance features
rare, classic, and high-performance
cars that exceed the expectations
of the world’s most passionate
automotive enthusiasts and collectors.
View current inventory at
www.HendrickPerformance.com
or call 888.641.0942
Various new and used OEM, NOS and reproduction C2
parts and accessories.
Complete list & prices on chapter website
http://ncrscarolinaschapter.org/classifieds/
Price reductions on some
Shipping not included in price.
Bob Sundeen #34588
[email protected] 828.693.8551
C4 battery cut-off switch, bronze guillotine-style, like new
condition, fits all C4s with side-mount terminals, $25
shipped. 1984-91 Corvette ignition coil and seal kit, $22
shipped.
Pete Mihaltian #47240
704.542.8562
2014 Z51 coupe, 3LT preferred equipment group,
magnetic selective ride suspension, NPP performance
exhaust, MXO 6-speed paddle shift transmission, Crystal
Red exterior with carbon flash stinger hood stripe, Z51
black aluminum 19” & 20” wheels, black napa leather
interior, 985 rain-free miles, complete documentation from
order to delivery. $63,750
Dale Holden
#2181
803.788.3355
or [email protected]
th
1993 40 Anniversary Ruby Red convertible, 26,600 miles,
exc cond, 5.7/300 HP, 6-sp MT, Ruby Red leather 6-way
pwr seats, tilt strg wheel, soft ride selective ride and
handling suspension, Delco/Bose stereo, pwr windows and
locks, cold AC. One of only 137 with two-top option and 6speed MT; includes matching color front bra and mirror
covers. $20,000 or make an offer.
Four OEM P255/60/R15 Goodyear GT radials, 1.5" outline
white letters, matched set coded MJUT250168, 9/32" tread
(not for highway use). These were original 1978 Indy Pace
car and ’78-’79 option QBS. $500 OBO.
Four 1978-79 YJB slotted aluminum OEM wheels
$400 OBO.
Shipping extra.
Photos available.
Tony Caracciolo #2009
910.371.2375
[email protected]
1974 original spare Goodyear Steelgard raised white-letter
tire and wheel, never on road, $300. Complete original
1974 ignition and spark plug shielding $350. Four 1980-82
replacement wheels, like new $500. Tom Lombardo
#22194 704-845-0947 home, 978-423-8567 cell
1971 Corvette NOS left and right grille assemblies, PN
5964683 and 5964684. I purchased them in 1985 from a
Chevy dealer in Greer, SC, and they have been stored ever
since. They have only been out of the boxes 3 or 4 times
and never installed. $1200.00 for the pair. I will not
separate. Dennis Hamann #44500 704-572-0744 or
[email protected]
NOS 1953-55 6V headlight bulbs guide, metal backed,
1957 NOS headlight bulb, 1967 complete black shoulder
harness set, RB12 Trico refills w/ dots and end caps, 1961
voltage regulator dated (0M) $200, F70 x 15 original tires,
whitewall and redline. Jim Gregg #2756 [email protected]
So that they can plan for 2016,
give the Florida Chapter feedback on
its new location of the winter meet at
[email protected]
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Wanted
Hendrick Performance is looking to purchase
NCRS Flight-judged C1, C2, and C3 Corvettes
We are also looking for late-model,
low-mileage Z06s and convertibles.
Contact Dale Ledbetter
704.226.8431 for more information.
To All Classic Car Lovers
Motorama Classic Cars was founded in
2005 for the love of classic cars. The
business started with a few cars to show
and restore and has grown into a reputable
classic car dealership and restoration shop.
Our technicians have many years of
experience in working with classic cars,
from the smallest oil change to a full award
winning frame-off restoration. We work on
all types of classics.
Let us make your Classic Car a masterpiece.
Give Brian Sistar a call at 704-226-9400.
Chapter Tee Shirts
Carolinas Chapter tee shirts with a new design are now available in a 100% cotton basic crewneck tee with a front
pocket on the left. The chapter logo will be screen printed in full color on the pocket and the back.
At this time, the only available color is medium gray as pictured. The chapter is working on more color options, polo
shirts and jackets with embroidered logos, and ladies’ styles. Contact Alan Beaver if you have suggestions.
Men’s sizes
Small – X Large $20
2X and 3X $23
Name ____________________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________
City _____________________________________
Phone _________________________________
Quantity
Description
Size
Make check to CCNCRS and mail to
Carolinas Chapter NCRS
Alan Beaver
1104 South Highland Ave
Landis NC 28088
State _______
Apt. _________
ZIP ____________
email _________________________
Color
Item Price
Orders can also be
picked up at a
chapter event if
ordered at least ten
days in advance
Total Price
Merchandise total
Shipping (if applicable)
Total amount enclosed
15
if there is a question
5.00
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2015 Membership Now Stands at 138
Peter Stout, Membership Manager
After a long renewal period, the chapter membership has settled in at 138 members. Several members
have been removed after repeated contacts regarding dues.
We start the new year by welcoming our newest members: Jamie and Paula Bulman (welcome back)
and their restoration ’65, Bobby and Barb Marotta and their unforgettable ’73, and Gene Jones and his
Silver Anniversary ’78. Welcome aboard, all.
A 2015 roster will be sent to all members by the end of this week.
Name _______________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________
NCRS # ______________
City __________________________ State _____ Zip ______
Email ___________________________________________
Home Phone
(_______)_____________
Cell (_______)_________________
Spouse or significant other _______________________________
Work (_______)__________________
Email _______________________________
Name(s) as you would like it to appear on your name badge, if different from above: ___________________________________________
Corvette(s) currently owned:
Year
Model
│
│
Color
Year
Model
Color
│
Would you be willing to help with any of the following?
______Judging
______Tabulating
______Newsletter
______Photography
______Event planning
List any talents or abilities that you may have that would contribute to the success of the chapter.
Chapter dues
15 per family
Amount paid (check one)
Payable with application and renewable each December 31.
______$15 for 1 year
_______$30 for 2 years
_________$45 for 3 years
Make checks to CCNCRS and mail with this form to:
Peter Stout
219 Waterville Street
OR PAY ONLINE at https://www.ncrs.org/forums/register/chapter-membership.php
Raleigh NC 27603
I hereby state that I am a member in good standing with NCRS Inc. and that I agree to abide by the NCRS and Carolinas Chapter bylaws.
Signature __________________________________________________
For new members only:
The Corvette Restorer
Date
_______________________
Circle how you heard about the Carolinas Chapter:
NCRS website
Chapter website
Friend
Other car event
Chapter invitation letter
Other_____________________
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