Really Cool Old Vette Gathering Pic

[Kirk M.]

Copied this picture from a mag and just thought it was to neat not to share. Anyone out there attend this gathering? Just check out all the model years, colors, and fact that so many people are sitting and laying on their cars in their cool 60's cloths. Wish some of our gatherings were a little more laid back like this one!

[Roy B.]

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I like the guy laying on his BB hood the best or the guy on the coup top, Think guys would do that today??

[Jerry G.]

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Looks like one of the first or second Bloomington( early 70s) events when they were still held at Bloomington. Great fun. Jerry

[Michael H.]

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Looks like one of the first or second Bloomington( early 70s) events when they were still held at Bloomington. Great fun. Jerry

At first, I thought it might be the old Corvette Corrall at Road America but I don't see the long hill in the background.
There's a similar pic in one of the 60's Corvette News.

[Kirk M.]

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If you look close, there is a fence along the left-hand side and what looks like a track maybe? It seems that people are perched on their cars facing the fence as if they are all watching something. Guess I really don't need to worry about carrying that homecoming queen on my rear deck in the local parade, as it seems guys are sitting on hoods, roofs, fenders, pretty much wherever they want. Check out how a lot of the guys have on funky hats too!! I agree, the dude laid out on the hood of his car on a blanket seems to have it right!

[Louie M.]

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Ah yes, the casual satisfaction of owning a Vette back then, before they became "precious."

[Joel F.]

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Seems like a lot of coupes, which I love! At the shows I go to, it seems like I never see a coupe

[Andy F.]

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I have that issue of Corvett News...1966 Vol 9 No. 5. That issue has a couple articles about Sebring in it and a National Council of Corvette Clubs directory. The photo looks like maybe an infield area of a race track...maybe Sebring with the NCCC? The front cover shot is of the Penske #9 car at Sebring.

[Alan S.]

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That's a GREAT picture. It really shows that normal 'car guys' had Corvettes, drove them, and treated them like cars. Maybe a little special, but still just a car.
Regards,
Alan

[Jim W.]

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I have that issue of Corvett News...1966 Vol 9 No. 5. That issue has a couple articles about Sebring in it and a National Council of Corvette Clubs directory. The photo looks like maybe an infield area of a race track...maybe Sebring with the NCCC? The front cover shot is of the Penske #9 car at Sebring.

I agree. It looks like the Corvette Corral at Sebring.

[Kirk M.]

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Great so maybe we have the location. Can anyone fill in the story. Why are all the corvettes in the infield a Sebring. Some of us aren't that familiar with story. Enlighten me!

[Jim W.]

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Great so maybe we have the location. Can anyone fill in the story. Why are all the corvettes in the infield a Sebring. Some of us aren't that familiar with story. Enlighten me!

I believe the Corvette Corral at Sebring was initially sponsored by the NCCC. They encouraged all Corvette owners attending to assemble in the Corral along the track and it has continued for years. All other cars could park in the Paddock or campground areas adjacent to other locations along the track.

[David D.]

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I like the guy laying on his BB hood the best or the guy on the coup top, Think guys would do that today??

Nope...

Heck I barely have the guts to crawl under the car, let alone lay across the hood or sit on top.