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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed Harbour
Wow, what a regional: 200-plus attendees, 35 Flight and Concours cars, plus PV and display cars. The Clemson University T. Ed Garrison Event Center proved to be an excellent venue for owners, judges, cars, and attendees. Brian McIntyre and his volunteers did a great job of designing the car layout. Chip Drennan and his crew got all the trailers parked and cars ready for ops. The whole regional experience was first class from start to finish. One of the best compliments that I heard from both car owners and the judges was, “This was a very professional yet relaxed and enjoyable event,” and “We would like to come here again in the future.”
Great job by Bob Kinstrey, Steven Heck, Paula Culbertson, Fred Jenkins and all our volunteers for running a very successful event. I am pleased to report that once again CCNCRS finished in the black with added money for our charity fund. Thanks to the excellent budget and planning by Bob Kinstrey and Steven Heck.
Next up is the Arizona Regional May 1 through 3 in Glendale. I will be there and hope to see other CCNCRS members as well, sharing our knowledge and experience of these great Corvettes. Spring is here and it is time to get our cars out of the garage and drive them.
Another Successful Regional (additional comments)
The Carolinas Chapter, now in its 30th year, hosted its eighth NCRS regional event April 3-5 at a new location, the Garrison Event Center, Clemson, SC. From comments by participants and the membership, it seems to have been a success. The weather cooperated; the new venue provided all that was necessary; and hotel rates were the lowest seen in many years. Bob Kinstrey and Steven Heck were responsible for organizing and managing the event and facilities. Despite early worries about attendance, a profit was realized and money raised for the chapter’s charities through items donated for the silent auction.
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!