Congratulations to Luke Rizzuto and his good friend John Quam for their unbelievable journey across the United States to attend the Kissimmee Winter Regional. They did this in Luke's 1965 365hp(with C60)! Corvette convertible.
They clocked over 4000 miles, and Luke decided to take the "Long Way"! Instead of the direct highway route, they took the Spanish Trail along the lower borders of the US, partly to avoid inclement weather, but also to add a FEW more miles to help get Driven Points for his 406,000 mile '65 Corvette in Flight judging.
At the awards banquet last night, Luke not only received the Longest Driven award, but also received a 2nd Flight award. His Corvette wasn't as pretty as all of the restored Top Flight cars, but it was a highlight of the entire show field. Everyone that looked at it probably said "look at that.....what's that doing here?" But when they found out HOW it got there, they were shocked and elated that it came.
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Congrats Luke!
History......
Luke put a ad in the Driveline about 5 years ago advertising he had original POP and paperwork. Chuck and Luke hooked up, and Luke decided some day to drive out to the Regionals to meet. It finally happened. Chuck, Luke , John and myself had a great week, attending the show, dinners, adult beverage sipping, and the Mecum Auction yesterday. We've now become lifelong friends, and we're planning a Key West Corvette trip next year when Luke and John drive out after Luke clocks 500,000 miles on his Corvette. He wants to go for Top Flight next time!
This would not have been possible if it were not for Jim Gessner's "1965 Fuelie Survey". Luke found it when Jim's list popped out the Vin#.
Luke formerly owned Chuck McSheehy's Black/Red '65 Fuelie. Thanks Jim! You not only found a car, but made new found friends.
Rich
p.s BTW, Luke is not afraid of long rides! He and John completed the Great Race in 2008 across the US. This year, they're planning another little ride.....a World Tour from Plymouth MA to Oregon, then Japan to Paris, then Scandinavia to Iceland.
They clocked over 4000 miles, and Luke decided to take the "Long Way"! Instead of the direct highway route, they took the Spanish Trail along the lower borders of the US, partly to avoid inclement weather, but also to add a FEW more miles to help get Driven Points for his 406,000 mile '65 Corvette in Flight judging.
At the awards banquet last night, Luke not only received the Longest Driven award, but also received a 2nd Flight award. His Corvette wasn't as pretty as all of the restored Top Flight cars, but it was a highlight of the entire show field. Everyone that looked at it probably said "look at that.....what's that doing here?" But when they found out HOW it got there, they were shocked and elated that it came.
DSCN0917.jpg DSCN0918.jpg DSCN0921.jpg DSCN0922.jpg
Congrats Luke!
History......
Luke put a ad in the Driveline about 5 years ago advertising he had original POP and paperwork. Chuck and Luke hooked up, and Luke decided some day to drive out to the Regionals to meet. It finally happened. Chuck, Luke , John and myself had a great week, attending the show, dinners, adult beverage sipping, and the Mecum Auction yesterday. We've now become lifelong friends, and we're planning a Key West Corvette trip next year when Luke and John drive out after Luke clocks 500,000 miles on his Corvette. He wants to go for Top Flight next time!
This would not have been possible if it were not for Jim Gessner's "1965 Fuelie Survey". Luke found it when Jim's list popped out the Vin#.
Luke formerly owned Chuck McSheehy's Black/Red '65 Fuelie. Thanks Jim! You not only found a car, but made new found friends.
Rich
p.s BTW, Luke is not afraid of long rides! He and John completed the Great Race in 2008 across the US. This year, they're planning another little ride.....a World Tour from Plymouth MA to Oregon, then Japan to Paris, then Scandinavia to Iceland.
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