BETTER VETTER LETTER

BETTER VETTER LETTER

MASON DIXON CORVETTE CLUB

"Sponsored by Buchanan Automotive"

July 2008

OFFICERS

Jeff Bishop President (301) 791-7742

Ron Flegel Vice President (717) 762-6808

Dick Bender Treasurer (717) 532-8433

Suzy Sease Secretary (717) 762-1060

Bob Laughlin Newsletter Editor (717) 597-2429

Ralph Helman Member-at-large (717) 597-9687

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MDCC WEB SITE: www.innernet.net/mdcc

carshowlink.com: "Your link to Cars Show and Events"

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Monday August 11, 2008 Green Village

Chambersburg, PA

Saturday August 30, 2008 M & S Harley Davison-Corvette

Show

Chambersburg, PA

Monday September 8, 2008 Tony’s Pizza

Hagerstown, MD

Saturday September 27, 2008 Mont Alto Fire Hall Corvette Show

Mont Alto, PA

Monday October 13, 2008 Green Village

Chambersburg, PA

2008 DUES are $25.00

Send your check made out to:

MDCC

% Dick Bender

P. O. Box 68 Pleasant Hall, PA 17246

ATTENDANCE: Rick Allison, John Batzch, Bob Barnhart, Jr., Bonnie & Dick Bender, Jeff Bishop, Ron Bond, Donnie Dietrich, Ron Flegel, Bob Gause, Jay Gift, Robbie Gossard, Ralph & Peggi Helman, Jack Irby, Herb Kopsch, Bob & Adera Laughlin, Gary Lenharr, Tom Martin, Mike McAllister, Richard Miller, Curtis Mummert, Daryl Musser, Mike & Lisa Myers, David Newcomer, Bob & Suzy Sease, Tom & Elaine Shughart, Rudy Slifer, Jeffrey Thompson, Jim & Cherry Wagner, Glenn Yaukey, Al & Sharon Zartskie.

The July meeting of the Mason Dixon Corvette Club was held on July 14, 2008 at Tony’s Pizza, Hagerstown, MD. President Jeff Bishop called the meeting to order. On a motion made by Herb Kopsch and 2^nd by Tom Martin the minutes were accepted. Treasurers Report was read by Dick Bender, on a motion made by Bob Laughlin and 2^nd by Jay Gift were approved.

IF YOU MOVE PLEASE SEND NEW ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NO. AND

E- MAIL ADDRESS IF IT CHANGES TO THE SECRETARY.

GOVERNOR REPORT

Jay reported that Corvette at Carlisle is Aug, 22, 23, & 24, 2008

H & H Chevrolet 10^th Annual Fall Fun Corvette Show is Sept. 20, 2008

Ocean City weekend is October 3^rdand 4^th..

OLD BUSINESS:

• Dick Bender has hat’s for sale $10.00 a piece. They come in pink, blue, purple & black. One size fits all.

• Jeff gave us the information on Break Away. They do not have a large enough

room. We will stay at Tony’s for now.

• Dickie’s drive to Tom Shaffer’s was 7-13-08. We meet at M & S Harley Davison,

There were 18 corvettes. Everyone had a good time.

• Ron Flegel reported that Mont Alto Fire Company and MDCC will have a show at their new Community Center Sept. 27, 2008. The money raised will benefit the Fire Company. Reg. 2:30 to 4:00 PM, show 4:00 to 6:00 PM, awards at 6:30 PM. $10.00 reg. fee. They will have a pig roast and some rides. More information to follow.

• Ron Yaukey reported that the M & S Show will be Aug. 30, 2008. Reg. starts at

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Show runs from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM, awards at 2:30

PM. Rain date is Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. The money raised this year will benefit

the Children’s Aid Society (Frances Leiter Center)

Information about the Frances Leiter Center:

The Frances Leiter Center provides outpatient child counseling for children ages 2-18, including Play Therapy and Filial (parent/child relationship enhancement) Therapy. These services are provided to children with various issues and concerns including those affected by divorce/separations, domestic violence, school problems and various behavioral health disorders. Young children can express their feelings symbolically through Play Therapy, while older children, adolescents and teens can gain information and support through individual and group therapy. All services are provided by experienced, Master’s Level counselors at affordable costs made possible through grants, donations and community support.

The Frances Leiter Center is one of three centers founded by the Children’s Aid Society Southern PA District Church of the Brethren. Children’s Aid Society has been providing programs to meet the special needs of at risk children in South Central Pennsylvania since 1913.

Reminder: always check our web site for any up dates on Club activities.

Always check Donnie Dietrich website carshowlink.com for up coming shows.

NEW BUSINESS

• Four new member for the month of July. We have 126 as of 7-14-08. We

need you to bring in new members. A new application is on our web site.

· Jack Irby only had 5 car sign up to go on the Manassas Cruise on Aug. 9^th so we are going to start going every other year.

· Jeff Bishop announce the Fall Cruise will be on Oct. 12, 2008 and we will be going to Mount Vernon. We will meet at the Sheetz Store on Route 40 and Route 66, Hagerstown and leave by 7:30 AM. We will be having lunch at the Mount Vernon Inn. More information to follow.

• Tom Martin reminded everyone about the Marion Car Show on Aug. 3, 2008.

• Corvette Club of Delaware Valley 2^nd Corvette Roundup Car Show Aug. 9, 2008

Noon to 6PM, Rain date Aug. 10, 2008. Becky’s Drive-In Theatre, Route 248,

Walnutport, PA

• On a motion made by Bob Barnhart, Jr. and seconded by Herb Kopsch the August and September newsletter will be together and mailed in September.

· Danny Burg won the 50/50 $30.00

Robbie Gossard won the MDCC clock

• On a motion made by Tom Martin and 2^nd by Bonnie Bender meeting was

adjourned at 8:45 P.M.

Reminder: Club members may buy directly from U Design IT for any clothing you may want with our club insignia. Their NEW address is: 80 West South Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201 Phone: 717-264-8882

Respectfully Submitted,

Suzy Sease

Secretary

New Members:

John Snyder 301-739-9244

13315 Apple Hill Drive

Hagerstown, MD 21742 Sponsored by: Chris Rauschenberger

SSDI87L5@hotmail.com

Robert Gause 301-791-5460

18730 Mesa Terrace 2003 Yellow Coupe

Hagerstown, MD 21742 Sponsored by: Dan Berg

Southwind21@verizon.net

Daniel Berg 301-733-6906

13909 Sweet Vale Drive 1999 White Coupe

Hagerstown, MD 21742

Bergdg00yahoo.com

Rick Allison 301-496-0443

13524 Pulasla Drive 2001 Black Coupe

Hagerstown, MD 21742 Sponsored by: Dan Berg

RAllison@cc.nih.gov

Bob’s Vette Corner
CORVETTE ZR1 BY THE NUMBERS

Chevrolet announces performance results and pricing for the new ultimate-performance Corvette

DETROIT – The official Corvette ZR1 numbers are in and they’re good. Very good:

$103,300 MSRP (including $850 destination charge)

EPA-estimated fuel economy of 14 city and 20 highway

0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds

0-100 mph in 7.0 seconds

Quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.3 seconds at 131 mph

The Corvette ZR1 also has a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h), making it the fastest Corvette ever produced and ranking it among the global super cars of commensurate performance. None of those other super cars, however, equals the ZR1’s performance-per-dollar ratio.

"The ZR1 is an incredible machine by any measure," said Ed Peper, North American Vice President, Chevrolet. "There’s simply no other vehicle in the world that does a better job of balancing performance, price and fuel economy."

Performance perspective

The Corvette ZR1’s 0-60 performance is 0.3-second quicker than the already-quick Corvette Z06 and the 0-100-mph performance is nearly a full second quicker – 7 seconds vs. the Z06’s 7.9 seconds. It is performance that is equal to or better than many super cars costing substantially more.

"A favorable power-to-weight ratio gives the ZR1 an advantage over the competition and performance that has to be experienced to fully appreciate," said Tom Wallace, Corvette chief engineer. "Of course, on a racetrack, drivers of competitors’ cars may appreciate the ZR1 in a whole different manner."

And the racetrack isn’t the only place where the ZR1 trumps its super-car competitors – it beats them at the gas pump, too. According to fueleconomy.gov, the ZR1’s EPA-rated 14 city and 20 highway mileage ratings beat 2008 competitors such as the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (11 city / 15 highway); the Lamborghini Murcielago (8 city / 13 highway) and the Aston Martin V8 Vantage (12 city / 19 highway). They’re competitive with the Dodge Viper (13 city / 22 highway) and the Porsche 911 GT3 (15 city / 22 highway).

Under the carbon-fiber hood

A new LS9 6.2L supercharged small-block engine powers the ZR1’s performance capability. Heavy-duty and lightweight reciprocating components support high-rpm performance, while a new, sixth-generation supercharger (and complementing charge-cooling system) helps the LS9 make big power and torque across the rpm range. The engine is hand-assembled at GM’s Performance Build Center, in Wixom, Mich.

In addition to the LS9 engine, the ZR1 is a technology powerhouse, designed with lightweight and unique components that reinforce its performance with a confidant feel on either a highway or road course.

Options

The standard ZR1 comes with accoutrements based on the Z06, including lightweight seats and lightweight content. The available uplevel interior package includes power-adjustable, heated and leather-trimmed sport seats (embroidered with the ZR1 logo); side air bags; Bose premium audio system; navigation system; Bluetooth connectivity; power telescoping steering column; custom leather-wrapped interior available in four colors and more. Chrome wheels are the only other available option on the ZR1. Detailed pricing noted below.

$103,300 Base MSRP including destination

$1,700 Gas guzzler tax

$10,000 Option package

$2,000 Chrome wheels

BOB’S VETTE CORNER, if you have any interesting information you would like to

put in let Bob know.

CLASSIFIEDS

1988 35^th Anniversary Edition. All original, removable glass panels, garage keep. All options, new tires and exhaust (28,000 miles) Never in the rain. Great drive. Asking $18,800.00 call 301-223-7864 and ask for Judy.

1966 Roman Red Corvette convertible, 427ci, 390 hp. Numbers matching car. Big blocks were a rarity in 1966. Punched out 0.060, headers, 850 Holly carb. 3.36 limited slip rear end, Muncie box, stainless brakes, new stainless flowmaster exhaust. Local car for the last 30 years. All mechanical work done by Al Chocha. Owner says someone else needs to enjoy this very fast, very strong running car.

Do your homework, asking $75,000.00

Been registered as a classic for a LONG time (12482). Call 717-377-1789 or email

rgsfh@innernet.net. Great driver, neck snapper and head turner.

Original 1978 Corvette, L:-82, 43K original miles, silver Anniversary option, alloy wheels, rare M-21 close ration 4 speed, 3:70 rear, gymkhana suspension, A/C blows cold, P/W, PB, Black leather interior (most were oyster color), rear defogger, everything works. Original build sheet and manuals, I am third owner all documented. Always garaged, never seen rain or snow. Must sell, $17,500 or best offer, call Mart at 301-447-4557 in Emmitsburg, MD.

2001 Z06, Red with red and black interior (hard tip). 22,120 miles, All the regular Z06 options except the heads-up display. Includes handling package. It has $1200 worth of new tires and the car was totally babied. It has 365 horsepower at the wheels. It only loses 20 HP through the drive train. Asking Price - $27,000. If interested call 825-8847 or work 552-7468.

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