Now before we go any further: Yes,
I did ask if I could see his Corvette. Silence please… As we enter the Shrine we are
met with carpet floors and Corvette memorabilia. And there she sits: a 1990 C4 blue-
on-blue machine that I swear to God still has the new car smell. It looks fast just sitting there. Then we lift the hood, and for a
moment you find yourself catching your breath. Unbelievable! This is a very proud Corvette
owner. His attention to the preservation of the car can only be described as impressive on all levels. But back to the Club. It has between 60 to 80 members
at any given time, and it attracts three basic types of owners: Track Drivers, Gentlemen Drivers and Concours Owners. They come from all different walks of life. Their common passion for the Corvette is the binding agent. The fun never stops with the
Capital Corvette club. They participate in the Hazeldean Mall and Rideau Carleton Raceway Cruise nights. They use any excuse to go for a drive. They venture out en masse to Merrickville and Brockville for their huge annual car shows. The club organizes many events each month that range from road trips, pool parties, barbecues, weekend getaways and the occasional visit to Luskville Dragway and Calabogie Motorsport Park. All this happens between late April and sometimes stretches into November, weather permitting. This hard working bunch plans
an “automotive activity” just about every weekend. How great is that? All you have to do is show up and have fun. So what makes this club special,
and why would I want to join? The club offers the members an
opportunity to connect on a number of different levels. On the social side, you get a chance to make new friends and enjoy great times. The networking aspect is one that provides all owners with the ability to connect with other owners who can steer them in the right direction should they need mechanical advice, Concours tips, or parts location for a
restoration project. Last but not least is the passion
to help others in buying their dream Corvette. Many a time the members will help you locate a “clean” car and guide you when purchasing an older model. Many of these inquiries for ‘Vette-finding assistance go through the club’s web site:
www.capitalcorvetteclub.ca “Is that all?” I ask my host. “Not at all, Peppe,” he answers.
“We want everyone to know that our club raises money for the [Canadian Forces] Soldier On Fund by hosting 50/50 draws and other events. Last
continued on page 24
www.bounder.ca
BOUNDER MAGAZINE 23
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64