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MARCH-APRIL 2026

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

As I write this, I am enjoying a sunny day following a challenging winter for the Carolinas. Both of my Corvettes remain in their winter rest, connected to trickle chargers to maintain their batteries. My 1972 LT1 served as the demonstration vehicle for the recent technical session, which focused on replacing the front dual ceramic and carbon seal on a GM A6 A/C compressor. This session, along with a judging school dedicated to Flight judging preparation, was held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Universal Technical Institute, Mooresville. After making two trips to Kirk Turner and Jesse Walker’s garage, I discovered that replacing the A/C front seal was not as routine as expected. This experience provided valuable material for our tech school and will be featured in a future technical article. Working on these remarkable cars continues to be fascinating, offering opportunities to learn more about their inner workings—this time, more about the GM A6 compressor than anticipated. I extend a huge thank you to Jesse and the UTI leadership for hosting us once again for the February Tech session and Judging school. The venue proved excellent, and we had 19 members in attendance. During the school on Flight preparation, my 1972 was used to demonstrate the items from C2/C3 models that should be removed and presented for inspection to the judging teams. This process helps expedite their evaluation and ensures assessments are made against typical factory production standards. Flight judging offers members the chance to learn more about their cars, gain knowledge to improve them, and enjoy the process. It is important to remember that judges are also members of our organization and volunteer their time to support everyone through the NCRS system.

SAVE THE WAVE

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

The Region IV Explanation of New Open Class Judging

Greetings as we kick off a brand-new year. I hope your 2026 is off to a great start. I have several important updates to share following the Board of Directors meeting at the Florida Regional. The National Convention: NCRS is in the process of rebranding the national convention to The Corvette Nationals Brought to You by NCRS. We expect to have this officially confirmed in the coming weeks. Code of Conduct: There have been discussions regarding updates to the NCRS Code of Conduct. As these changes materialize, I will share the details with you. Event Schedule: Please reference The Driveline for the most current schedule of upcoming events and deadlines. Membership & Growth: Membership growth and retention remain top priorities for the board. Nationally, we have seen a slight decline in membership numbers; however, I am happy to report that our division remains strong. Thanks to your incredible support, we are holding steady and gaining members here in the Southeast. Women’s Endeavor Committee: The Women’s Endeavor Committee is currently being formulated. One goal of this is to highlight and attract women-owned Corvettes to our events, whether for judging or display. We want to ensure our hobby is inclusive and celebratory of all owners. Charity Matching Funds: I am currently processing the 2025 charity matching funds forms. We expect to hear back soon from Joan Burnett, the Foundation Director. Upcoming Events: Check The Driveline for details on two upcoming events in Pigeon Forge and Greenville. Thank you for your continued dedication to the hobby. Remember the National Convention in Charleston, SC, in July. Any questions, don’t hesitate to call: 321.288.7440

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