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MARCH-APRIL 2026

FROM THE CHAPTER CHAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed Harbour

THE NEXT GENERATION: On a recent drive after washing and waxing my 1968, I made a stop at a gas station to fill up the tank with my favorite 93 no-alcohol gas. The car was gleaming and I had the top down. At the island next to me, there was a dad and son, who looked to be either 8 or 9 years old, putting gas in their car. The son looked at me and said, “Wow, that is a great looking car. Is it a Maserati?” I explained that it is a classic Corvette. I could tell he was interested in seeing it closer. I asked his dad if it would be all right if his son sat in the driver’s seat. His dad enthusiastically said it would be great and his son would love it. The smile on that young man’s face while he held the steering wheel and imagined he was winning the Daytona 500 was priceless. As the son stepped out of the car, I said, “If you think my car is cool, you should see the new Corvette; that one looks like a McLaren.” The young man just beamed. His dad thanked me for letting his son sit in the car and I said the pleasure was mine just seeing the joy in his son’s face. Maybe this is what is needed to maintain interest for the next generation. Our Corvettes are meant to be driven and seen. Who knows when you just might run into that 8-year girl or boy, and for that moment imagine they’re winning the 24 hours at Le Mans. Make plans to attend upcoming NCRS events: the National Convention, our anniversary picnic, and the fall judging and annual meeting. Registration is open for our chapter events with information found in this issue.

SAVE THE WAVE

 FROM THE REGION IV DIRECTOR………………………………………RICHARD SMALL

Region IV Director 6/26

We are moving through 2026 at a rapid pace, and the chapters in Region IV are thriving. Members across the Carolinas, Southeast, and Florida have successfully wrapped up a series of well-attended events. Looking ahead, all eyes are on the Southeast Chapter as they host their Buy-a-Vette event in Atlanta. Event organizer Rich Mauser has been hard at work, and preparations are fully complete for what promises to be a standout gathering for Corvette enthusiasts. Mark your calendars for the upcoming National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS) National Convention, running from July 26th to the 30th at the Charleston Convention Center in South Carolina. I am preparing to make the trip, and I encourage all Region IV members to join. It is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Corvette lovers, participate in technical seminars, judge some cars and attend judging schools. Regionally, the weather has been thick and muggy, though thankfully there are nohurricanes currently on the horizon.

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