NCM Bash Registration Open

[John]

As Brad66 noted yesterday, today is the day for the April 25-27th BASH registration to start. My wife and I just signed up, for what could be around our 15th one. Lost track.

https://www.corvettemuseum.org/event...stance_id=1048

To be able to attend seminar, walk around, talk 1 to 1 with Tadge, Harlan, Kai, Kirk and 50+ Corvette staff, is truly priceless. Special other activities at the Museum, as well as countryside trips and more.. Please see next post for the complete agenda.

For those who are plannning to go, please also considering joining our MECF Breakfast Gathering here:

https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...bash-breakfast

[John]

BASH Agenda

(Agenda subject to change – check back for updates)

WEDNESDAY APRIL 24
8:00am	NCM Opens
1:00pm – 5:00pm	Advance registration credential/shirt pickup Advance Registration credential/shirt pickup Onsite registration open NCM Clubroom
5:00pm	NCM Closes
THURSDAY APRIL 25
8:00am	NCM Opens
8:00am – 4:00pm	Registration Open Advance Registration credential/shirt pickup Onsite registration open NCM Clubroom
8:00am – 5:00pm	Corvettes on Display GM representatives will be present to answer questions NCM Plaza
8:00am 10:00am 1:00pm 3:00pm	Motorsports Park Corvette Experience Ever dreamed of driving America’s Sports Car? How about on a race track? Now you can at NCM Motorsports Park! Get behind the wheel of a 2017 Corvette Stingray Z51 for laps around our 3.15 mile road course, built for speed! Our Corvette Experience gives you a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on practice on the track. You must be 18 years or older to participate with a valid driver’s license. Participants must sign a Vehicle Damage Policy and Indemnity Agreement. Click Here for More Info Contact Justin Carnes at [email protected] to register NCM Motorsports Park
9:00am – 3:30pm	LT1: Lux Row Distillers / BJ’s Steakhouse At Lux Row Distillers, they have a passion for craft. Presenting a blend of different personalities bound together by a love of bourbon. Lux Row’s drive to innovate has quickly allowed them to become one of the top USA-based independent producers of alcohol beverage products. BJ’s Steakhouse has been a family owned establishment since 1984. BJ’s Steakhouse has been recognized for having the best steaks by the Kentucky Standard’s Best Steak Award of Nelson County. Pre-registration required $35 members / $40 non-members Limited 50 people Guided tour and lunch included with registration Drive your own Corvette Stage: TBD
9:15am – 3:30pm	LT2: Swope cars of Yesteryear Auto Museum / Back Home Restaurant Swope Museum features antique cars from different eras for your viewing pleasure. They feature cars from the early 1900’s to the 1960’s of all makes and models. Enjoy the vintage car library and a do-it-yourself car video theater. Then onto lunch at Back Home Restaurant. If you are in the mood for some good ole’ family cooking and a great local shopping experience, this is for you! Pre-registration required $30 members / $35 non-members Limited 50 people Guided tour and lunch included with registration Approximately 140 miles round trip Drive your own Corvette Stage: TBD
10:00am – 11:00am	Paul Koerner & Brittany George – Corvette discussion for New Owners & Enthusiasts In this basic seminar, we will have open question and answer about basics of the 7th generation Corvette. Fact is, the technology of Stingray, Grand Sport, ZO6 and ZR1 since 2014 is amazing and highly complex. We keep things simple, explain how things work in an easy way to understand terms and demystify this wonderful generation of Corvette. Come and join us for a fun, enjoyable show and seminar that everyone can truly feel comfortable attending. GM Certified Corvette Technicians Paul Koerner & Brittany George Chevrolet Theater
10:45am – 2:15pm	LT3: Lighthouse Restaurant Lunch Tour The Lighthouse Restaurant is a bright spot on a great drive through the countryside. Located in Sulphur Well, Kentucky, it is more than just an ordinary restaurant. It is a DESTINATION, full of history and delicious food served “Family Style”. Voted Kentucky’s 3rd Best Non-Franchised Restaurant by Kentucky Living Magazine. Pre-Registration required $30 Members / $35 Non-Members Guided Road Tour – Drive Your Own Corvette Lunch & Dessert Included in Registration
11:15am – 12:15pm	Warren County Area Technology Center Corvette Build Program Mr. Cundiff will discuss how his high school students have now completely rebuilt 3 Corvettes from the ground up including a Corvette sold last year at Mecum Auction. Speaker: Rex Cundiff Chevrolet Theater
11:15am – 12:15pm	New Member Luncheon If you are a new member to the NCM between April 2017 and April 2018 – we invite you to attend a new member luncheon. Meet some of the NCM staff as well as other new members. Learn some of what we offer here at the NCM! Watch for your new member personal invite! By Invitation ONLY Free to new members Conference Center
11:15am – 1:00pm	Ask the Expert – Drop in Assistance GM Certified Corvette Technicians Paul Koerner & Brittany George Walk up assistance – open for individual concerns Museum Delivery Garage on Blvd
12:30pm – 2:00pm	Testing the C7 on the Nürburgring with Jim Mero Listen as Corvette Legend Jim Mero goes through the evolution of the 7th Generation Stingray Z51, Grand Sport, Z06, & ZR1 at the Nürburgring. This seminar will also feature unique Autobahn footage! Speaker: Jim Mero Chevrolet Theater
1:00pm – 2:00pm	Corvette Store Fashion Show See the newest NCM Corvette Store fashions first! Conference Center
2:00pm – 4:00pm	Paul Koerner & Brittany George’s Classroom Session – C5, C6, C7 Question and answer on C5, C6, & the C7 generation. Very interactive class where you will be able to ask Paul any and all of your questions about your personal Corvette. Pre-registration is Required. $80 registration fee GM Certified Technicians Paul Koerner & Brittany George Limited to 10 registrants (spouse or your guest invited to sit in) Museum Delivery Garage on Blvd
2:15pm – 3:15pm	NCM Membership Meeting with our Board of Directors Meet the NCM Board Members and learn about updates to the Museum, finances, etc. Question and answer session Chevrolet Theater
3:30pm – 4:30pm	What’s New at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant Speaker: Kai Spande – Bowling Green Assembly Plant Manager Chevrolet Theater
5:00pm	NCM Closes
5:15pm – 5:45pm	Cash Bar – NCM Blvd
5:45pm – 8:00pm	BQT1: Corvette Racing Banquet Dinner with Corvette Racing Program Manager along with some very special VIP guests for this banquet, followed by a presentation and open questions to Doug and guests. Pre-Registration Required $40 Members / $45 Non-Member Cash Bar Dinner Menu: -GARDEN SALAD – Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Croutons, House Made Dressing -ROASTED CARROTS – Thyme, Orange Zest, Brown Sugar -BROWN BUTTER AND POATAOES – Mashed Potatoes, Garlic, & Brown Butter -APPLEWOOD SMOKED CHICKEN BREAST – Cheddar Cheese, Bacon & Scallions -BBQ BEEF BRISKET – Burnt Ends with The Linen Apron BBQ Sauce -House Made Yeast Rolls -Lemon Squares or Chocolate Fudge Brownie NCM Conference Center
FRIDAY APRIL 26
8:00am	NCM Opens

8:00am – 4:00pm	Registration Open Advance Registration credential/shirt pickup Onsite registration open NCM CLUB ROOM
8:00am – 5:00pm	Corvettes on Display GM representatives will be present to answer questions NCM Plaza
8:30am – 10:30am	Paul Koerner & Brittany George’s Classroom Session – C5, C6, C7 Question and answer on C5, C6, & the C7 generation. Very interactive class where you will be able to ask Paul any and all of your questions about your personal Corvette. Pre-registration is Required. $80 registration fee GM Certified Technicians Paul Koerner & Brittany George Limited to 10 registrants (spouse or your guest invited to sit in) Museum Delivery Garage on Blvd
9:00am – 10:30pm	Presentation by Corvette Team Speaker: To Be Announced Chevrolet Theater
9:00am – 4:00pm	NCM Motorsports Park Touring Laps – 1 Day Only!! All day touring offered so you can work around your schedule. With lead / follow car – an average of highway speeds is the norm! No safety equipment is required. Drive your own Corvette. Convertibles and passengers welcome. Pre-registration required $99 per Corvette for a full day of running Run as many times as you like 20 min group out intervals Last group out is 3:40pm NCM Motorsports Park
9:00am – 4:00pm	LT4: Kentucky State Police Trooper Island KSP Trooper Island Camp was developed by the Kentucky State Police as part of a long-range program of public service to the youth of Kentucky: a place where the tensions and turmoil of our everyday lives can be forgotten; and for one-week young people can be given a touch of hope and desire of a better tomorrow. Pre-Registration Required Tour lead by KSP Trooper Island Director Jonathan Biven Guided tour and lunch at KSP Trooper Island Members $30 / Non-Members $35 Staging location to be announced
9:15am – 3:30pm	LT5: Swope cars of Yesteryear Auto Museum / Back Home Restaurant Swope Museum features antique cars from different eras for your viewing pleasure. They feature cars from the early 1900’s to the 1960’s of all makes and models. Enjoy the vintage car library and a do-it-yourself car video theater. Then onto lunch at Back Home Restaurant. If you are in the mood for some good ole’ family cooking and a great local shopping experience, then this is for you! Pre-registration required $30 members / $35 non-members Limited 50 people Guided tour and lunch included with registration Approximately 140 miles round trip Drive your own Corvette Stage: TBD
9:30am – 11:00am	Hand Building the LT4 Engine Watch as the Performance Build Center Team completely disassembles and reassembles an LT4 engine from top to bottom. Feel free to ask the team about the parts, the engine, and the process during the build. After the team has finished building the engine from the bare block they will talk about the testing, sequencing, and other processes to get the final engine ready to go in a Z06 Corvette. Speakers: Performance Build Team NCM Conference Center
10:00am – 2:00pm	LT6: Dueling Grounds Distillery In the 1820’s, at Linkumpinch Farm near present-day Franklin, Kentucky, matters of honor were settled with the firing of pistols. A man’s reputation was restored when a musket ball found its target. And the area surrounding Sandford Duncan’s Farm soon came to be known as the Dueling Grounds. We will visit Dueling Grounds Distillery where they produce Linkumpinch Bourbon. Pre-registration required $30 members / $35 non-members Limited 50 people Guided tour and lunch included with registration Drive your own Corvette Stage: TBD
10:00am -2:30pm	All Corvette Celebrity Choice Car Show #1 Open to registered participants only Window placard at ticket booth Winners will be posted Outside Club Room Doors Parking Lot A, B, & C
10:45am – 12:15pm	Using 7th Generation Navigation Having trouble understanding your Stingray navigation? Paul will walk you through it with his big screen presentation in hopes of steering you straight and getting you to your destinations with ease! Speaker: Paul Pearson Chevrolet Theater
11:00am – 1:00pm	Ask the Expert – Drop in Assistance GM Certified Corvette Technicians Paul Koerner & Brittany George Walk up assistance – open for individual concerns Museum Delivery Garage on Blvd
11:30am – 12:45pm	Corvette Racing Seminar Doug Fehan discusses the 2018 Race season and previews the 2019 race schedule. Speaker: Doug Fehan Conference Center
1:00pm – 2:15pm	NCM Auction Auctioneer: To be Announced Unique & Special Items Chevrolet Theater
1:00pm – 3:00pm	Sip n’ Paint A step-by-step beginner art project class in which guests can create unique and original works of art and learn basic creative techniques to apply to at home projects, all while enjoying their favorite wine! Pre-Registration Required Registration Fee: $45 Art Supplies and wine included in registration NCM Board Room (front offices)
2:00pm – 4:00pm	Friday Paul Koerner & Brittany George Classroom – Prepping Your Corvette for Track There are many facets to Corvette and these vehicles are track capable right out of the wrapper. This does NOT mean that they do not require proper preparation prior to placing them on the racetrack. In this in-depth classroom, we will cover all models from 2005 to present date. ZO6, ZR1 and Z51 will all be covered, including correct oil, lubricants, tires, alignment specifications and other details that sometimes are missed. Question and answer will also be a part of this class! Buckle your 5-point harness, this will be something NOT to miss! GM Certified Corvette Technicians Paul Koerner & Brittany George Pre-Registration Required $80 fee Limited space Museum Delivery Garage on Blvd
2:30pm – 3:15pm	Autograph Session Celebrities To be Announced Chevrolet Theater
3:15pm 3:45pm	Car Show Awards Presentations Friday awards presented Pictures taken of winners NCM Logo Circle
3:30pm – 5:00pm	Testing the C7 on the Nürburgring with Jim Mero Listen as Corvette Legend Jim Mero goes through the evolution of the 7th Generation Stingray Z51, Grand Sport, Z06, & ZR1 at the Nürburgring. This seminar will also feature unique Autobahn footage! Speaker: Jim Mero Chevrolet Theater
3:45pm	Bash Event Group Picture Copies of pictures will be available through FotoFX in Blvd NCM Logo Circle
4:00pm	Raffle Drawing
5:00pm	NCM Closes
5:45pm – 9:00pm	BQT2: Winners’ Circle Dinner / Cash Bar Open to those who have donated more than $1000 in 2018, have named the Museum in their estate plans, or made cumulative gifts of $25,000 or more since January 1, 2003. By invitation only Dinner served at 6:15pm NCM Conference Center
SATURDAY APRIL 27
8:00am	NCM Opens
8:00am – 5:00pm	Advance Registration credential/shirt pickup Onsite registration open NCM Clubroom
8:00am – 3:00pm	Corvettes on Display GM representatives will be present to answer questions NCM Plaza
8:30am- 10:30am	Saturday Paul Koerner & Brittany George Classroom – Prepping Your Corvette for Track There are many facets to Corvette and these vehicles are track capable right out of the wrapper. This does NOT mean that they do not require proper preparation prior to placing them on the racetrack. In this in-depth classroom, we will cover all models from 2005 to present date. ZO6, ZR1 and Z51 will all be covered, including correct oil, lubricants, tires, alignment specifications and other details that sometimes are missed. Question and answer will also be a part of this class! Buckle your 5-point harness, this will be something NOT to miss! GM Certified Corvette Technicians Paul Koerner & Brittany George Pre-Registration Required $80 fee Limited space Museum Delivery Garage on Blvd
8:45am – 10:15pm	Presentation by Corvette Team Speaker: To Be Announced Chevrolet Theater
9:30am – 4:00pm	LT8: General Jackson Showboat – Nashville Take the 2.5-hour General Jackson Showboat Midday Lunch Cruise for an afternoon of entertainment along with a delicious buffet lunch! Enjoy the comedy, audience interaction, and catchy tunes from the band while cruising along the Cumberland River and tasting a mouth-watering Southern-style buffet prepared by the General Jackson’s very own sous chef. Pre-Registration Required $65 Members / $70 Non-Members Drive your own Corvette Approximately 135 miles round trip
9:45am – 2:30pm	LT9: Mammoth Cave Drive / Steakhouse Follow Kentucky State Police Trooper Island Director Jonathon Biven’s official KSP Patrol C6 Corvette through the Mammoth Cave National Park area on a beautiful scenic drive. Lunch will be a Steakhouse in Cave City before returning to the NCM. Pre-Registration required $30 Members / $35 Non-Members Guided Road Tour – Drive Your Own Corvette Lunch Included in Registration
10:00am – 12:00pm	Ladies’ Garage By women for women – an opportunity to learn about basic Corvette (cars in general) maintenance and how to be a smart consumer of automotive services. Presenters are knowledgeable in all areas of Corvettes from Powertrain and engineering to high performance driving so bring your questions and ask the experts. Presentation by Ladies of the Corvette Team For Women only Conference Center
10:00am – 2:30pm	All Corvette Celebrity Choice Car Show #2 Open to registered participants only Window placard at ticket booth Winners will be posted Outside Club Room Doors Parking Lot A, B, & C
10:30am – 11:15am	Exxon Mobil Speaker: TBA Chevrolet Theater
10:45am – 2:15pm	LT10: Lighthouse Restaurant Lunch Tour The Lighthouse Restaurant is a bright spot on a great drive through the countryside. Located in Sulphur Well, Kentucky, it is more than just an ordinary restaurant. It is a DESTINATION, full of history and delicious food served “Family Style”. Voted Kentucky’s 3rd Best Non-Franchised Restaurant by Kentucky Living Magazine. Pre-Registration required $30 Members / $35 Non-Members Guided Road Tour – Drive Your Own Corvette Lunch & Dessert Included in Registration
11:00am – 2:00pm	Ask the Expert – Drop in Assistance GM Certified Corvette Technicians Paul Koerner & Brittany George Walk up assistance – open for individual concerns Museum Delivery Garage on Blvd
11:30am – 12:15pm	Giving Seminar Speaker: Amy Hardin Chevrolet Theater
1:30pm – 3:00pm	Hand Building the LT4 Engine Watch as the Performance Build Center Team completely disassembles and reassembles an LT4 engine from top to bottom. Feel free to ask the team about the parts, the engine, and the process during the build. After the team has finished building the engine from the bare block they will talk about the testing, sequencing, and other processes to get the final engine ready to go in a Z06 Corvette. Speakers: Performance Build Team NCM Conference Center
1:45pm – 2:45pm	Ambassador Meeting Learn what’s new and upcoming at the NCM Speaker: Stephanie Morrill – Membership and Guest Service Manager Chevrolet Theater
2:30pm – 3:00pm	Car Show Awards Presentations Saturday awards presented Pictures taken of winners NCM Logo Circle
3:00pm	NCM Raffle Drawing Car To be Announced NCM Plaza
3:00pm – 4:00pm	MIM Tail of the Dragon participation meeting Registered Participants Only If you cannot attend this meeting – we can get you set up on Sunday morning with your badges and fill you in briefly as to what you missed at the meeting Chevrolet Theater
5:00pm	NCM Closes
5:15pm	Cash Bar – Sloan Convention Center Banquet Pre-Registration required Sloan Convention Center Atrium
6:00pm – 9:00pm	BQT3: Bash Banquet / Join us as our event banquet returns to the Sloan Convention Center for a plated dinner. Entertainment provided by a Live local band playing the hits of the 60’s, 70’s, and early 80’s. Pre-registration required Attire – Casual Dress Menu – Dinner Salad, Hartland Chicken, Chef’s choice Vegetable & Starch, Dessert Band To be Announced $60 members / $65 non-members Sloan Convention Center ** Group tables available for $650 – Includes 10 seats, best in house, and a reserved table name placard. Contact events department to reserve your table.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

[brad66]

Just registered. Looking forward to another great time in Bowling Green and hopefully seeing something new.

[John]

Annie and I are looking forward to seeing you again at the BASH. And to meeting your 1966 Corvette.

Yes, yes to something new!!!

[Mike [email protected]]

I am registered for the April 2019 Bash at the National Corvette Museum...looking forward to seeing everyone.

Mike Furman
Criswell Chevrolet
301-212-4420 desk direct
www.CorvetteFurman.com

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[Shrike6]

Just registered. See you there!

[John]

NCM Bash remodeling. Thanks to Katie Ellison, NCM Marketing and Communications Director, we have learned that the remodeling of the admissions and gateway areas of the Museum will be done before the BASH. Nice to have more wall removed, opening up that space, giving us more vehicle display and more educational areas.

https://www.bgdailynews.com/news/vid...wTcwP16awLkdGI

[brad66]

They started the remodel yesterday and progress can be seen on the web cams.

[John]

Special BASH product reveal? Here is an interesting little quote. Thank you 16/C7Z. If you read the below and wonder, “who is Jeff Strausser,” he is the “Corvette Brand Quality Manager.”

Jeff Strausser asked me if I was going to the bash this year back at Carlisle. I said possibly.

His words "you'll be very glad if you do!”

At the same time we need to consider this in terms of that conversation was last August and a lot has changed since then. Maybe something???

[John]

BASH attendance at 1,100. I just talked with Bryce Burklow, NCM’s Events Manager and BASH registrations keep happening. They are pleasantly surprised. Guess even though most are aware that chances of any new Corvette product being itself revealed at the BASH is minuscule, that we are all going for the same reason, to re-see and spend time with our Corvette friends. BIG FUN ahead.

The agenda is in the OP to this thread.

If you are going to the BASH, but are not yet signed up for our breakfast event: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...bash-breakfast

Separately, over 5,000 already registered for August’s National CorvetteCaravan/25th NCM Anniversary Celebration.