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Yes that is the name of the detailer. From my research the cars are owned by a guy named Van Horneff in NJ . He's a pistachio farmer, talent manager, race car driver, real estate developer and also the maker of Gym Mats. Markhor | High Quality Athletic Gym & Fitness Mats Here is a picture of...

For anyone who loves all cars, this is a crazy story and collection. I occasionally watch this detailing guy's YouTube channel, he works on some really neat cars. Well he has been trying to get into this collection for a few years and finally they asked him to come in and detail a rare...

To follow on , this video gives a good argument that the Z06 will be turbo, and have active aero! ( I'm saving my pennies in preparation of buying one ).

Not going this weekend, but I'm hoping going to go up for the race on the 25th. Depends on possible work travel that's not nailed down yet.

Another snippet from Facebook.

A teaser quick video on Corvette Racings twitter account. Love the sound of that flat crank.

This one was down here in Vero Beach, Florida yesterday and today. Wife likes and agree we should get one one the kinks are worked out.

Going to see it on Nov 2 at local dealer here in Vero Beach, FL Mid-Engine Corvette at Dyer Chevy

I agree, they aren't going to increase the displacement on the flat plane crank, and they need 300 variants of these to be in a production car . From what I've garnered, the C8.R 5.5L flat plane has been limited to 500hp due to the IMSA rules, and the engine without restrictions is capable of...

Onboard the C8.R doing a demo lap at Road Atlanta. Great sound!! Turn it up.

So looks like today is the start of the review info being released. 0-60 in 2.8 seconds !! Here are some of the stories: - C&D By the Numbers - Roan n Track - First Drive Enjoy!

I doubt they'll continue with the superchargers with the advances that have been made with turbo technology and the issues they had with the C7 Z06. Here is a video which shows how Koenigsegg and Volvo have solved the spool up issues. And I'm hoping the GM engineers have been studying what...

The sound is different due to it being a flat plane engine vs a cross plane that is in the base C8 ( and earlier generations ) . This allows the engine to rev higher. Here is a great article explaining the difference Battle of Cross VS Flat plane V8 My understanding is the Z06 will be getting a...

I've convinced myself to wait a year to 18 months for the Z06 Convertible, but not sure I can wait.

And the C8.R teaser video