Vets ‘n Vettes Presented by Mobil 1

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When:
November 7, 2024 @ 8:00 am – November 9, 2024 @ 4:00 pm
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2024-11-09T16:00:00-06:00
Museum On-Site
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November 7 – 9, 2024

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In 2008, we proudly started a cherished tradition honoring our veterans with the Vets ‘n Vettes event. The celebration begins Thursday with an exciting half-day at the NCM Motorsports Park, where a complimentary lunch will be served to all participants. On Friday and Saturday, we continue the festivities with exhilarating road tours and a special luncheon. This event provides veterans, servicemen and women, and supporters a welcoming space to connect, share stories, and celebrate their experiences together.

  • Lifetime registration is $35 per person, member registration is $40 per person and non-member registration is $50 per person.
  • Online registration closes at 9:00 AM CDT on Friday, October 18, 2024.
  • There are no refunds for activities after online registration closes. All activities are open to event registrants only.
  • Online registrants will receive a hard card credential, lanyard, and event pin.

Non-Member Price: $32.00

Member Price: $31.00

Lifetime Price: $30.00

2024 Vets ‘n Vettes Agenda

Please note, the agenda is subject to change.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Registration Opens 2:00pm – 5:00pm
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7
8:00am National Corvette Museum Doors Opens
 
8:00am – 4:00pm Registration Open

  • Located in Wendell Strode Clubroom
  • Advance Registration Pickup
  • Onsite registration available
8:00am – 8:15am Opening Ceremonies – National Corvette Museum Near NCM Flag Poles 
 
8:15am Depart for the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park Track

  • Stage National Corvette Museum Grass Circle
 
8:45am MANDATORY DRIVERS MEETING

  • THIS IS NOT A HIGH-SPEED TRACK EVENT
  • TOURING LAPS (Highway Speeds) ONLY
  • National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park Garages
9:00am Half Day at National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park
Enjoy a half day at the Motorsports Park with touring laps. Lunch provided at the MSP.

  • THIS IS NOT A TRACK EVENT -NO HIGH SPEED DRIVING WILL BE OFFERED
  • Guests also allowed to ride along
  • Driver meeting at 8:45am is MANDATORY
  • EVENT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO DRIVE YOUR CAR ON THE TRACK
12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch Served

  • Free for event registrants and Veterans
  • Event Registration or RSVP is Required
  • Lunch in Motorsports Park Garages

 

5:00pm National Corvette Museum Closes
5:15pm Cash Bar for Vets ‘n Vettes Banquet

  • Banquet Registration is Required
5:45pm – 8:00pm Vets ‘n Vettes Banquet

Help us Celebrate Veteran’s Day. Banquet includes a dinner and program.

  • Pre-registration is Required
  • $50 Member / $55 Non-Member
  • Speakers:Chad Ford – Quality Group LeaderAaron Henderson – General Assembly Business Manager

    Natalie Walker – Paint Team Member

  • National Corvette Museum Skydome
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8
8:00am National Corvette Museum Doors Open
8:00am – 4:00pm Registration Open

  • Located in Wendell Strode Clubroom
  • Advance Registration Pickup
  • Onsite registration available
8:45am – 3:00pm LT1: My Old Kentucky Home/BJ’s Steakhouse

Explore the beautiful 200 year old mansion. Stories of deadly duels, horse racing, fortune, fame, demise, all alongside original fine antiques, & significant architectural spaces.

Our talented tour guides perform the song for which the house is named, “My Old Kentucky Home,” on every tour.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.

  • 501 E Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown, KY  40004
  • Pre-Registration Required
  • Members $45 / Non-Members $50
  • Guided Tour and Lunch Included with Registration
  • Drive Your Own Corvette
  • Limited to 48 People
  • Staging Location TBA
  • Caravan to Attraction as Group – Departing from Museum
9:30am – 2:00pm LT2: 5 Chef’s and Shopping  

We invite you to step back in time and visit Occasions and 5 Chefs, located in the Historic Gossett House. Built in the 1800’s, this Victorian house offers a relaxed atmosphere with friendly service, great food, unique gifts and home décor. During 2004, a major addition was untaken to add more display rooms, the 5 Chef’s restaurant, and a coffee shop. You will find visiting Occasion’s / 5 Chef’s to be a fun and interesting day – well worth your trip!

  • 103 W McGlothlin Street, Portland, TN  37148
  • Pre-registration required
  • $45 Members / $50 Non-Members
  • Limited 48 people
  • Lunch included with registration
  • Drive your own Corvette
  • Staging Location TBA
  • Caravan to Restaurant as Group – Departing from National Corvette Museum
 
 
5:00pm National Corvette Museum Closes

  • Free night to spend with your friends
SATURDAY, November 9
8:00am National Corvette Museum Doors Opens
8:00am – 11:00am Registration open in Wendell Strode Clubroom
8:25am Event Group Photo

  • On National Corvette Museum Grass Circle
  • Available for purchase after parade at FotoFX
8:30am – 8:45am MANDATORY Driver’s Meeting – Route and Rules

  • Please line Corvettes up BEFORE 8:30am meeting
  • NO popping clutches / NO revving engines, etc.
  • Cops are in full force during parade
  • National Corvette Museum Grass Circle
8:45am Depart to BG Veterans Day Parade

  •  Stage in Museum Grass Circle
 
9:00am – 10:00am Arrive at Parade – Staging / Prep Cars
10:00am Parade Begins

  • Absolutely NO revving of motors while on cruise route
  • Return to National Corvette Museum at end of cruise
12:00pm – 1:30pm American Legion Annual Veteran’s Luncheon
American Legion will also be serving our participants a private lunch.  We want to support our local American Legion and honor those who have served.

  • Advance Registration required
  • $25 per person
  • Menu TBA
  • Stage in Museum grass circle after parade – caravan to American Legion from Museum or arrive on your own
  • Depart on your own
5:00pm National Corvette Museum Closes

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