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
Mr. Bob Kinstrey
MARCH/APRIL 2024
CHAPTER WILL HOST REGIONAL IN 2025 IN CLEMSON
Spring is just around the corner. I may not trust a groundhog, but the daffodil and Lenten roses are starting to bloom, which is a sure sign. This is reinforced by the presence of robins. As you can see by the front page, the chapter is in the process of preparing to host another regional in 2025. This will be at a different venue, not by choice, but driven by economics. The new space is great and although the hotel isn’t an Embassy Suites, it is a full-service facility that has undergone recent remodeling. It should be a great event. As always, the event’s success depends upon volunteer workers and registrations. If you want to help, please contact either Steven Heck or me.
The National Judges’ Retreat in Dallas is coming up shortly. I have been told that we will have eleven chapter members there: three as instructors and eight as students. During the overlapping evening of the two groups, I would like to get everyone together for a group picture. Also, if you haven’t told me you are going, please do so, so we don’t leave someone out of the picture. The weekend after the retreat is the Chapter’s spring judging event. This is being held at Kevin Whitaker Chevrolet, Greenville, SC, with judging in the showroom. At the present time, we have eight cars registered, six for flight judging and two for Concours. Most are C2s but there are a few exciting cars as well. Fred needs JUDGES. This is a five point event. If you haven registered yet and are planning on coming, please register ASAP. The deadline is March 8. If you weren’t planning on going, please reconsider as we do need judges. Kirk Turner has finalized May’s road tour, and the form is this issue. It should be fun so mark your calendar. If you are working on a project and have a tale to tell or a car- or people-related car story that you would like to share, please send it to Reba for inclusion in the newsletter. The fall judging event is set for September 27-28. However, we don’t have anything scheduled for July, October or November. If you have an idea, please contact me or one of the directors so we can discuss it. As always keep driving those Corvettes.
redline times newsletter
The award-winning newsletter is of the Carolinas Chapter, The Redline Times has received the Golden Quill Award from Old Cars Weekly SEVEN times. Authored & 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!