our chapter
The Carolinas Chapter, formed in 1996, is part of the National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS) and is dedicated to the restoration, preservation, and enjoyment of Corvettes 1953 - 2007. The Carolinas Chapter brings a part of the National NCRS to the local area where you can become involved in activities within the Carolinas.
We invite you to join us at one of our road tours, technical sessions, judging schools, or judging events. Check out our Events page for all future events! Our focus is primarily Corvettes, but good cars bring good friends together. Won't you come and join us?
We cover the Carolinas with members from the coast to the mountains.
The Carolinas Chapter is proud to be a Top Flight® Chapter.
Chairman's notes
ED HARBOR
eharbour16@gmail
MARCH/APRIL 2025
FROM THE CHAPTER CHAIR
Our makeup fall judging event on Saturday, March 1, was a big success with members, participants, and guests from the Queen City Corvette Club in attendance. John Looney of Monte Carlo Garage Suites in Indian Land, SC, was very gracious in letting us use their double-size model unit for the event. We appreciate Jimmy Gregg and Dave Barrett making the arrangements and with help from Chip Drennan and Brian McIntyre providing coffee, donuts, lunch, drinks and the obligatory CCNCRS Oreos. All proceeds from this event will go to our 2025 charity fund since lunch and snacks were provided by the four mentioned above. Fred Jenkins, judging chair, did a great job in ensuring it was an excellent experience for both the car owners and judging teams. Results and photos are elsewhere in this publication. Our Carolinas Regional in Clemson, SC, on April 3 – 5, is progressing nicely. A big thank you to Bob Kinstrey and Steven Heck for all their work and long hours in preparing for what will be an excellent regional. Attendees and cars have been registered, and hotel rooms have been booked. The T Ed Garrison Event Center at Clemson University is a fantastic facility and will serve our Carolinas regional well. I was recently asked by one chapter member if it was too late for folks to sign-off to be volunteers. My answer: it is never too late to volunteer for the many roles that are needed to pull off a successful regional event for which the Carolinas Chapter is known. If you are interested in volunteering time in support of our regional, please contact Steven Heck directly at sheck327@gmail.com or 260.437.8978. He will be glad to hear from you. After the regional, we have an exciting road tour scheduled for Friday evening June 20 and Saturday June 21 organized by Kirk Turner and Reba Whittington. The trip will start at the Statesville, NC, Hampton Inn parking lot with an intermediate stop at the North Wilkesboro Speedway and an opportunity to drive a couple of pace-car style laps (Reba knows people). It will end with a fantastic lunch at Harvest Grill at Shelton Vineyards, Dobson, NC. This is going to be an exciting and enjoyable event. I encourage you to participate and bring your Corvettes to be driven on the road tour. Better weather and sunny days are approaching. It is time to get our Corvettes out, rev their engines, and stretch their legs.
Our Corvettes like to be driven; get out there and take them for a ride;
Ed Harbour.
SAVE THE WAVE.
redline times newsletter
The award-winning newsletter of the Carolinas Chapter, The Redline Times has received the Golden Quill Award from Old Cars Weekly ELEVEN times. Edited & produced by Reba Whittington.
JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2022
A recap on this year’s Christmas Party at Paul & Mary’s, preparing for the Regional in May, membership updates, and all the technical knowledge you need on torque vs. horsepower. Welcome to the new year!