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.com
MARCH-APRIL 2026
FROM THE CHAPTER CHAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed Harbour
Fall Event Recap We enjoyed a wonderful fall judging event and annual membership meeting at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Asheville, NC, on September 25–27. The weather was excellent, and the hotel staff provided outstanding hospitality throughout the weekend. It was encouraging to see such strong participation with 50 attendees and 32 joining us for the Saturday night meal and the membership meeting. We also had eight outstanding Corvettes judged at the event: six flight and two open-class cars. Chapter Leadership The success of this year’s event is a significant reminder of how much our chapter benefits from strong leadership and dedicated volunteer support. All the current chapter officers were reelected to serve another one-year term, and I am pleased to share that all of our appointed personnel have also agreed to serve another year. The board always welcomes volunteers, whether you are interested in serving in an elected office or as an appointee or volunteer on a committee. If you would like to learn more about any of these roles, please reach out to me or any board member. We would be happy to help you find a way to get involved that fits your interests and availability. 2027 Planning Looking ahead, the CCNCRS board is considering holding next year’s fall judging and annual membership meeting in Asheville again. We are also exploring Boone, NC, as another possible location. If you have suggestions for other locations we should consider, please let Steven Heck or me know. Ideally, any suggested location would be near members who are willing to help evaluate the site and confirm that it can support the needs of our event. I will keep everyone informed as planning continues for the 2027 events. Fall has finally arrived in the Carolinas, and it remains my favorite time of year to take our Corvettes out for a weekend drive. The weather is just right for putting the top down or taking the T-tops off and removing the back glass on a 19681972. I hope we can all take advantage of this beautiful fall weather and enjoy a few more drives before our cars settle in for their winter’s nap. With that in mind, please keep these upcoming dates on your calendar: • December 5 Holiday party at Janet and Harold Kennedy’s home, Grey Court, SC • January 13–16, 2027 Annual Winter Regional, Melbourne, FL • March 6, 2027
Holiday party at Janet and Harold Kennedy’s home in Grey Court, SC
SAVE THE WAVE !
FROM THE REGION IV DIRECTOR………………………………………RICHARD SMALL
Region IV Director 6/26
s the 2026 judging season draws to a close, it is the perfect time to look back at our recent triumphs and forward to the exciting opportunities on the horizon. Thanks to the dedication of our members, Region IV has grown into a highly organized, robust, and thriving community. Looking Back: A Season of Successful Chapter Events Our rearview mirror is filled with memories of highly successful events across the Carolinas, Southeast, and Florida Chapters. Growth has been positive across all three chapters, strengthening our entire region. ● Florida Chapter BBQ & judging meet: Over 50 members gathered for an incredible event hosted by Jim Davis and his family. The chapter also successfully judged two Corvettes. ● Southeast Chapter gathering: More than 50 attendees enjoyed a fantastic and successful event at Greg Wyatt’s spectacular facility. ● Carolinas Chapter judging event: Asheville played host to another stellar turnout, drawing over 50 people for a premier judging event. ● National Convention (Charleston): A massive thank you to the 50+ Region IV members who traveled to Charleston to represent our region on the national stage. NCRS Presence at the Queen City Corvette Show I recently returned from Charlotte, North Carolina, after attending the incredible Queen City Corvette event at Hendrick Motorsports. Despite inclement weather, nearly 750 Corvettes of every generation and style covered the campus. The NCRS maintained a powerful presence at the show. A special thank you goes out to our national membership team, Dave and Tracy King, for their hard work. Additionally, NCRS member Brian McIntyre delivered an excellent presentation, offering a short explanation of NCRS and sharing vital updates on the new Open Class.
Any questions, don’t hesitate to call: 321.288.7440
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 and the NCRS Chapter Top Flight Award for 11 years.
Edited & produced by Reba Whittington.
JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2023
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!
Charleston NCRS National Award winners 2026
Member Advancements: Paula Culbertson-Tabulator Award,
Master Judge Awards: Casey Clark-100, Leslie Tapp-100, Ray Culbertson-200, Chris Henry-200, Frank Everitt-300, Wayne Jackson-300, Alan Beaver-400, Kirk Turner-200, Red Hat.
Flight Awards: Wayne Jackson-Top Flight, Brett Groome-Top Flight, Jessie Walker-P.V. passed, Top Flight, McLellan Mark of Excellance, Steven Heck-Top Flight, Wallace Mark Of Excellance, Kirk Turner-Crossflags.
Sportsman Awards: Chris Henry-Sportsman, Brian McIntyre-Sportsman, Bob Kinstrey-Sportsman.
**This is the best list I could determine, some possible errors or obmissions could be encluded or missed.
Carolinas Members get around:
Several CCNCRS members on Road Tour to Perrys Berrys winery before Fall membership meeting, Asheville 2026.
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