Route 66 Corvette Show Offers Driving and Entertainment

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26 May 1998
The New, Innovative Route 66 Corvette Show Offers A Driving and Entertainment Event Like No Other!
    JOLIET, Ill., May 26 -- Announced today is the inaugural
Route 66 Corvette Show.  This unique driving and entertainment show is
scheduled for Thursday, June 11 through Sunday, June 14, 1998 at the all new
state-of-the-art Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois.
    The Route 66 Corvette Show was created by a group of Corvette enthusiasts
dedicated to providing Corvette and automobile fans of all kinds with an
annual "hands-on" driving and entertainment event.  This is the ultimate
driving opportunity for participants to personally experience the excitement
of actually driving the Corvette.  The show includes nearly all of the events
that showgoers have come to expect, plus it adds a new and interactive driving
venue for both Corvette owners and non-owners to participate in.
    "Corvettes are meant to be driven as well as admired.  The Route 66
Corvette Show adds a driving dimension to the existing Corvette show world,
with the entire event, for the first time ever, at one facility," said J.D.
Purvis, executive director of the Route 66 Corvette Show.  "We will be most
receptive to feedback from our showgoers so that we may tailor future shows to
best meet their needs and desires.  We want everyone who attends the show to
know that they can now participate in an interactive show and drive their
dream, whether they own a Corvette or not," added Purvis.
    The Route 66 Corvette Show is the only event of its kind which allows
Corvette owners to participate in a number of different driving experiences
including Corvette Drag Racing, Road Racing (for qualified drivers),
Autocross, and for Corvette owners or non-owners the "Come Drive Your Dream"
event.
    Located on historic Route 66, 23 miles from Chicago, the all new $25
million Route 66 Raceway provides the most modern motorsports and
entertainment facility in the nation for this type of show.  An NHRA
professional dragstrip and grandstand that holds over 30,000 spectators
creates an exciting "stadium" effect for viewers.  Additional space for Road
Racing and Autocross makes this unique raceway a perfect place for Corvette
owners to drive their dream in a number of different performance environments.
    The Route 66 Corvette Show offers a totally new concept in Corvette
entertainment to appeal to both Corvette enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

    *  "Come Drive Your Dream" Corvette Event
    Licensed showgoers can drive the Corvette of their dreams for a nominal
charge.  This is a rare opportunity for non-Corvette owners to drive any of
the on-site vintage or late model Corvettes including the '69 Roadster, '67
Big Block, ZR-1 or the all new C5.  Half of the proceeds for this event will
be donated to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

    *  Drag Racing Event
    Corvette owners can roar down a quarter mile drag strip for elapsed times!
This event allows novice, intermediate, and advanced drivers to experience the
thrill of Corvette Drag Racing firsthand.  Participants must drive their own
Corvettes and will receive three passes down the strip for only $20.  On
Saturday, June 13 a "shoot out" is planned for the two fastest times in each
of the 11 designated car classes.

    *  Autocross Event
    Autocross provides another exciting performance event, once again, for
novice, intermediate and advanced Corvette owners alike.  This event consists
of a preset pylon course set up by seasoned autocross veterans from the
N.C.C.C. (National Council of Corvette Clubs).  Participants must drive their
own Corvettes and will receive two passes through the course for only $1O.

    *  Corvette Swapmeet
    Hundreds of vendors from all over the country will feature everything and
anything one can imagine that is Corvette related.  This is a "one stop"
Corvette parts and accessory mall that will be enjoyed by all showgoers.

    *  "Corvette College" provides technical seminars on a variety
       of Corvette topics
    Technical seminars with subjects ranging from performance modifications
for the C5, to driving schools, to general repair information will be
available.  A Corvette "Junior College" classroom program for youngsters will
also be available.  All seminars are presented by renowned Corvette
instructors from around the country.

    *  "Corporate Village"
    "Corporate Village" hosts the biggest and best known names in the
business.  Representatives will be available to share with showgoers their
various Corvette related products and services.

    *  Sanctioned participant Corvette Judging Show & Celebrity and V.I.P.
       Choice Judging
    The Route 66 Corvette Show features the first N.C.C.C. sanctioned
participant judging event.  This is a unique new concept in judging that
welcomes all years and types of Corvettes, with all cars being judged by the
entrants themselves!  Trophies will be awarded in a number of car classes on
show day (Sunday, June 14).  Plus, a group of Celebrity and V.I.P. judges will
select their show favorites from Registered Entrants on Saturday, June 13.
Awards will be presented.

    *  "Corvette Challenge Racers" to excite showgoers
    A group of 20 Corvette racers will revive the Corvette Challenge concept
of racing.  This 20 lap racing event has plenty of twists and turns and will
use the entire dragstrip as its straightway at America's newest and most
exciting racetrack, the Route 66 Raceway.  Showgoers can meet these racers for
one-on-one discussions during the show, starting Friday, June 12.

    *  104.3 WJMK live simulcast on Friday
    Appearing live on Friday of the show from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. will be
Chicago's legendary radio personality, Dick Biondi!  While broadcasting live,
Dick will be available to sign autographs, and will be giving away gift
certificates and other Oldies 104.3 memorabilia.

    *  Live entertainment for everyone on Saturday night
    Saturday night will feature a live on-stage concert right in the center of
all the action!  Oldies 104.3 WJMK in Chicago will host the entertainment
program, featuring two of Chicago's most popular and talented bands.  The
entertainment will start with "Landecker & The Legends," performing their
exciting oldies show, led by their legendary disc jockey John "Records"
Landecker.  Also appearing is the nationally renowned group "Ides of March,"
performing their national hit song "Vehicle," along with all their other great
music.

    *  Road Tour of Route 66
    On Sunday, June 14, Corvette owners can take part in a nostalgic Corvette
road tour covering a portion of the historic Route 66.  Corvette owners can
pay tribute to Route 66 by participating in this final driving event of the
show.

    *  Kruse Corvette Auction
    A Corvette Auction presented by Kruse International will feature a wide
variety of premium Corvettes from around the nation including a number of
high-performance motor options and limited editions.  Kruse International,
based in Auburn, Indiana, is one of the most renowned Corvette auction
companies in the nation.

    *  Gallery of Corvette Milestones
    A selection of rare and special Corvettes, each one unique in its own
right, will be on display at the show -- a representative piece of Corvette
history for all to enjoy.

    The cost for attending this exciting four day show is $15 per day, per
person, or $45 for the entire weekend.  For more information about the show,
to register, or for sponsorship opportunities, please call 815-722-VETT or
visit the official Route 66 Corvette Show web site at http://www.corvetteshow.com.