Contents · Pete Fagan, Summer Festival Chairman, informed us that the Car Show will be held on Monday, September 3rd at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. The flyer for Summer Festival

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Contents Office of the President ................................................................................................................................................. 2

From the Governor’s desk… ......................................................................................................................................... 3

General Meeting Minutes ............................................................................................................................................. 4

Because ‘Merica! .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

Member Articles ......................................................................................................................................................... 10

New Seat Covers 2000 Corvette .............................................................................................................. 11

Haste Makes Waits .................................................................................................................................. 12

Back to School ......................................................................................................................................... 14

Around the Tower and Up Your Strip .................................................................................................... 16

Tired Corvette .......................................................................................................................................... 18

Fast Cars and Fast Draw? ...................................................................................................................... 19

Summer Festival 2018 ............................................................................................................................. 21

CCC Social Events Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 22

July 2018 ACTIVITIES .......................................................................................................................... 22

August 2018 ACTIVITIES ...................................................................................................................... 23

September 2018 ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................................ 23

CCC Points Totals ........................................................................................................................................................ 26

Happy Birthday ................................................................................................................................................... 29

CCC Contributors .............................................................................................................................................. 30

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Office of the President

I It is July already and how much have you

gotten to drive your Corvette?

I don’t need to tell you just how much fun these cars are

to drive. I look forward to taking ours to the National

Corvette Convention in New Orleans Louisiana this

month. It will be great to be there with so many other

Corvette enthusiasts. Getting the chance to take it on the

open road and then on the drag strip when we get there.

To see the other cars compete in the other various types

of competition will be interesting as well.

Competition is always fun, and it is especially fun when you win. Cornhusker Corvette Club will be

receiving the National Council of Corvette Clubs Points Championship for 2017! We have won this

Championship 11 other times. Starting in 1978 – 1989 – 1999 – 2008 – 2009 – 2011 – 2012 – 2013 -2014

-2015 – 2016 and now 2017. This will make 7 times in a row since 2011.

These points are accumulated by members of the club participating in sanctioned events throughout the

year. Auto cross – drag racing – car shows and even Funkhanas. We compete amongst ourselves, with

other clubs and even on a national level. This creates a lot of opportunities to drive our cars and enjoy

the thrill.

J.B. tells me we should be soundly in first place and tracking a 13th National Championship by the August

meeting.

This club is a winner and all the members get to be a part of the winning!

I will be bringing the National Council of Corvette Clubs Points Championship trophy home.

We will be celebrating this at our next General Meeting on August 16th 2018!

Be there and be a part of the CELEBRATION!

Now get out there and drive that Corvette !

Your President

Kevin Reit

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From the Governor’s desk…

Summer is definitely upon us, but that didn’t stop a fun weekend the 7th and 8th

of July at Lincoln Airpark. Saturday Cornhusker Corvette Club had 27 racers and

8 workers present and Sunday saw 23 racers and 6 workers. The racer numbers

are fantastic, but we really need help with workers on these weekends to make

them a success.

As of today we are in first place in the nation by over 2,500 points. But, this can

only be maintained with our sanctioned participation of racers and workers. Please come out for our

future events and help out, we have opportunities for corner workers, starting grid managers, cooks,

servers, tech inspection help, and many other things that have to be done to make events a success.

There is no need to work a corner the whole day if we have several there to help us, thank you in

advance. We need the support of the entire club to maintain number one in the nation.

As the racers take the next couple weeks off, there are still several activities planned. Of course the

NCCC convention is up and running but locally, we have Hot Summer Nights in Sioux Falls on 7/18,

Gregg Young Car show on 7/21, the Gretna Parade on 7/28 and then drag racing on 7/29 at Onawa

and a meet and greet on 7/31. Lots to do this month, come out and enjoy.

Come on out and join the action whether it be racing, working, car shows or cruises, as summer heats

up, so does the Cornhusker Corvette Club always with something for everyone.

Jon Brown, CCC Governor

Board of Directors

President: Kevin Reit Vice President: Ray Kennedy

Secretary: Carolyn Horst Treasurer: Tom Horeis

Competition Director: Don Angeroth Editor: Pete Fagan

Governor: Jonathan Brown Social Director: Bob Redmond

Summer Festival Director: Pete Fagan Public Relations Director: Ray Zimmerman

Membership Director: Chris Tooker Members at Large: Ron Hernandez

Sharon Renshaw

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General Meeting Minutes June 21, 2018

President, Kevin Reit, presided over the meeting.

We began the meeting with the Club reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Kevin asked for a moment of silence to honor Club Member, Denny Laaker, who passed away.

Kevin recognized National and Regional officers from our Club: Gary Brisbois, West Region RCD, Kathy Brisbois,

National Parliamentarian and Ron Bockerman, West Region Treasurer.

Kevin reminded us that Kathy and Jerry Koraleski are still collecting non-perishable food for the Stephens Center.

Kathy Brisbois is collecting toiletries for a homeless shelter. J B Benedict is collecting newspapers for HUA in

Auburn.

Guest Speaker John Glenn, from Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital,

spoke to our group about their services. They consider our Club as

partnering with them because of all of our support in the past.

Madonna has a 2 room school house for kids with brain and spinal cord

damage. John asked if our Club could offer a $1,500 scholarship for one

of these children. We took up a collection and raised enough money to

give them two scholarships ($3,000). He informed us we will be holding

a Car Show and Rally from their parking lot on September 3rd, which is

part of our Summer Festival.

Jayne Reit read the names of members who have birthdays during the month of June.

Carolyn Horst, Secretary, asked for a motion to accept the minutes from the May 2018 meeting. Colleen Norgard

made a motion to approve the minutes and Chris Tooker seconded the motion.

Pete Fagan, Summer Festival Chairman, informed us that the Car Show will be held on Monday, September 3rd at

Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. The flyer for Summer Festival will be posted on the Web Site in the next couple

days.

Pete Fagan, Newsletter Editor , had nothing to report.

Member at Large, Sharon Renshaw, had nothing to report.

Chris Tooker, Membership Director, informed us we now have 358 regular members in our Club and 9 social

members. He introduced new members, Dennis and Kathy Schaefer.

Ray Zimmerman, Public Relations, drew Linda Adams’s name for a free dinner at next

month’s meeting under the Wear Your Name Badge to the Meeting program. He

showed us stickers that have been placed on our contributors’ doors or front window

stating they are a sponsor of the Cornhusker Corvette Club.

Ray Kennedy, Vice President, thanked everyone who came to the Veterans Field on

June 3rd. The Awards Banquet will be held on March 30th next year. Ray is going to

have a party in September to celebrate 25 years of sobriety at the Circle C Stables. More information will be

coming.

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Tom Horeis, Treasurer, went over the budget figures for May by line item.

Jon Brown, Governor, informed the racers in the Club that they need a High-Speed License to participate in the

high-speed racing at Summer Festival. He reminded us that applications for West Region Scholarships need to be

submitted by July 1st. Flyers for competition events are on the Web Site. Mark your calendars for October 20th

and 21st for the West Region Fund Raiser at the Air Park in Lincoln. He has 30

people from other clubs who will come in to work at the event.

Don Peers told us there were 80 cars at the Peers Auto Show on June 16th, and

they made a little over $3,000 for the Soap Box Derby Association. He thanked

everyone in our Club who participated. He presented a special award to Ray

Zimmerman for “stinking up the St. Patrick’s Day Parade” by driving with his

emergency brake on.

Don Angeroth, Competition Director, informed us of the upcoming racing events:

1. June 23rd and 24th in Chariton, Iowa

2. July 7th and 8th at Lincoln Air Park

3. July 15th week National Convention in New Orleans

4. July 29th drag racing in Onawa, Iowa

5. August 4th and 5th at Hawkeye Downs

6. August 11th and 12th at Metro Community College in Elkhorn

7. August 18th and 19th at Ankeny, Iowa

Bob Redmond, Social Director, told us about upcoming social events as follows:

1. Breezy Hill Winery in Minden, Iowa and dinner at Beebeetown on June 24th

2. Car Show and Meet and Greet at McAlister’s Deli on June 27th.

3. Hot Summer Nights in Sioux Falls, SD on July 18th

4. Car Show at Gregg Young Auto Dealership which is a fund raiser for Operation Super Jack. Sandy Swift is

heading this fund raiser for our Club.

5. Gretna Parade on July 28th with lunch afterwards at the home of Rick and Joan Harshbarger

6. Meet & Greet at Tish’s Restaurant in Council Bluffs on July 31st.

7. Picnic on August 12th – more information to come

8. Roads Less Traveled trip August 19th – 24th

9. Vettes on the Rockies August 24th-26th

10. Eureka Hot Springs on October 4th – 7th. Details will follow

Be sure to let Bob know if you will be attending these events so he make arrangements for the number who will

be attending.

J. B. Benedict, Points Chairman, informed us our Club is now in first place in NCCC points by about 600 points.

According to our racing schedule, our Club could be in first place at the end of the year. He is still collecting

newspapers for Hearts United for Animals.

Old Business – None

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New Business – Kevin was asked by a Club in Sioux City to inform us that on Saturday, July 14th, there is a Make a

Wish Fund Raiser Car Show at the Hy Vee Store in the Southern Hills Mall from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m..

Kevin thanked the Club for all we do to support each other. He has a friend who works for the Nebraska State

Department of Health and Human Services who had heard about what our Club had done for someone in need

recently. She was very impressed with how we support each other in time of crisis.

Kevin thanked Shelly and Holly for the great food and hospitality.

The Birthday winner for June was Gene Gau.

John Salmans awarded a $50 gift card from Service One to George Horst.

Three coupons from our contributors were won by Don Labrie, Colleen Norgard

and Ray Kennedy.

The 50/50 winner was Mark Adams in the amount of $98.00.

A motion was made to adjourn by Don Angeroth and seconded by Kathy Cashell.

Respectfully submitted,

Carolyn A. Horst, Secretary

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Because ‘Merica!

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Member Articles

Lookie, Lookie, Ken & Pattie representing…I just have one question, Did you drive your Corvette to the party?

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New Seat Covers 2000 Corvette

This past December I decided I wanted a new look for my 2000 Torch

Red Corvette, something other than black. I researched the web for the

best quality and colors of seat covers. After visiting many websites, I

decided on Interior Innovations who had the best quality Genuine

Leather seat covers I was looking for. I also decided that since my car

was almost 18 years old I should replace the seat foam. Never installing

seat covers before I thought it best to look for a video online to help me

through the installation. After discussing my plans with a few members,

I was pleased to find out that Bill Cashell knew where find the video,

Corvette Central. He replaced his seat covers a few months earlier.

All though the video said each seat could be done in 3 to 4 hours I found it to more like 5 to

6 hours per seat. I chose to use new foam on the seats instead of existing factory foam that

came with the seats. As I followed in instructions on taking the seats apart I found the bottom

seat foam to be in the worst shape as well as the side panels of the back part of the seat.

After removal of everything from the seat down to the frame I started re-assembly. I

proceeded by first installing the new foam which I found to be more

firm than the old factory foam, which then became a problem moving

forward when installing the actual seat covers. Once the seat foam was

attached to the seat frame I proceeded to install the back seat covers

which I found to be quite a challenge because of the firmness of the

new foam. I spent 2-3 hours working the leather down the new foam

using a heat gun to soften the leather, my wife even had to help as

closing the top zipper was a real challenge to complete due to the

extremely tight fit. If my original foam was in decent shape I would

have gone back and used it but since it was torn in so many places it

would have looked terrible with the new seats. The insert back piece

went on much easier but attaching it to the back frame was a challenge

because the new foam did not give as much when trying to attach with

the plastic pens. Doing the bottom seat wasn’t as difficult since I was able to use more

leverage to slide it on. After attaching everything to the metal frame the seats turned out

great and with two tone color, torch red and black really dressed up my car. In closing if

you decided to do this, if at all possible, use the original back seat foam as it will make your

life much easier when re- installing. If you need help or have questions let me know.

Ray Zimmerman

Page | 12 July 2018

Haste Makes Waits

By Allen H. Sohl

Recently I took Palmer to breakfast in my 1991 ZR-1. When we tried to leave the restaurant parking lot, I

turned the ignition key, and nothing happened! The instrument panel lights did not dim, and there was

no sound. I made certain that the clutch pedal was fully depressed, and I turned the key several times

without success. I tried Palmer’s key, and it didn’t work either. Panic was setting in!

Palmer called AAA, and a tow truck was on the way, with instructions to take my Corvette to R&G Service

Center. After about 30 minutes, I made one last desperate effort to start the engine. One twist of the

key, and the engine roared to life! Palmer called AAA and cancelled the tow, with apologies.

It was a hot day, and Palmer was not pleased. Needless to say, I was perplexed. I knew I had to figure

this thing out, or she would never ride with me in my Vette again. I searched the Internet, and eventually

I concluded that I was probably a victim of the notorious VATS (Vehicle Anti-Theft System). VATS (aka

PassKey) was used by GM in later model C4 Corvettes and some early C5s (as well as in several other GM

products).

VATS was intended to prevent theft or unauthorized use of a Corvette by providing the owner with a

special ignition key that must be present in order to engage the starter and pulse the fuel injectors. The

ignition key has an embedded pellet resistor with one of 15 values. The matching resistance value is

stored in an EPROM in the VATS decoder module. No match, no start.

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I called Gordon Killebrew, who wrote much of the C4 technical manual and is the acknowledged expert

on C4 troubleshooting. He confirmed my conclusion and suggested several approaches to the problem,

from reading ECM error codes to identify the problem to bypassing the VATS to ensure reliable starting

(but sacrificing security) in the future.

NOTE: Starting problems like mine are common enough that there are kits available to bypass

VATS. You must know the value of the resistor in your ignition key if you decide to order a kit.

While I was plowing through the Corvette blogs on the Internet, I came across a marvelous article on

starting problems written by Marc Haibeck, one of the few remaining LT5 engine tuners. It turns out that

the VATS decoder needs time to “read” the value of the resistor correctly. If you turn the ignition key

from the ON position to the START position too quickly, the resistance reading will be wrong, and the

starter will be disabled for several minutes. Moreover, the lockout time delay is extended each time you

retry. This explains why my car was disabled for nearly half an hour while I tried repeatedly to start it.

Rob Bohl, Service Manager at R&G Service Center, notes that he had the same problem with a 1998

Chevrolet vehicle he owned.

If your car has VATS, a brief pause before cranking the engine should ensure reliable starting. However,

VATS is fairly complicated (See diagram), and there are other possible starting problems, such as dirt on

the resistor pellet, a defective switch on the clutch pedal, a bad ignition lock tumbler, or fatigued wiring.

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Back to School By Bill Cashell

Ah….the wonderful feeling of Spring! Trees begin to leaf out, flowers bloom, and people rush out to enjoy the

warm weather. For many members of CCC, it is time to think about the upcoming racing season.

Last May, Don Don Angeroth and many members of CCC put on their annual driving school. If you haven’t

attended, it is a chance to learn more about driving your Corvette and to learn about the racing scene. This year

included training on being a corner worker and how to “tech” cars for sanctioned events.

Don was joined by a host of members including Gene and Kathy

Gau, Jon Brown, Pete Fagan, P.L. Pilger, J.B, Benedict, Howard

Renshaw, Nick Gau, George and Carolyn Horst, Linda Adams,

Chris Tooker, Ray Kennedy and probably a few others I am

missing. It is truly a team effort to put this on and it includes

timing lights and a full course that was set up at the Mall of the

Bluffs.

Somehow Mother Nature ignored the fact that it is supposed to

be wam and pleasant in mid May. The temperature started in the high 40’s but warmed up as the day want on

(probably because of the hot driving).

Drawing on his experience as a high school teacher, Don proved to be an excellent instructor. He explained every

detail about driving, wearing a helmet, navigating pylons and the best kind of 4-letter words to use when you miss

the pylons (or when you hit them).

P.L. and J.B. (real names are not used because they

are both in the witness protection program),

explained what to look for in a helmet and how to

fit it for comfort. They also explained how to Tech a

car before racing and other events.

Gene showed the correct method for jacking up a

Corvette with a floor jack and Don told us how to

inspect the tires and wheels. In case you are not

familiar. Jacking up a Corvette requires a round

insert called a “puck”. Unfortunately; the puck got

stuck in our car when it was jacked up. You can probably imagine how many jokes can come out of a “stuck puck”.

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Then, Don walked us through the course, step by step and explained how to navigate the pylons. Some people

just enjoyed the balmy spring weather.

Finally, it was time to actually get out and race around the course. Pete lined the cars up and started them off.

Since they were all novices, he started them at the handicap spot.

I told Kathy to burn out as much as she wanted because we were due for new tires.

Big mistake!

We were all treated to lunch before more attempts to damage our cars. Thanks to

Ray Kennedy for being a great example of skilled driving.

If you have never attend this event, I would highly recommend you put it on your list

for next year.

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Around the Tower and Up Your Strip

Well, having been a CCC member for 40+ years, leaves me with some responsibility to share a little

history with our latest membership. In the 60s and 70s, we were nationally noted for…well, let’s just say

we were notorious and leave it at that. Going into the ‘80s and through the 90s we became THE drag

racing club in NCCC. So, I will pass along a little CCC ¼ mile drag racing history and note how that

program has changed over the years.

To give you an idea of how dominate this club was for a quarter of a mile, thirty-seven different CCC

members did or do hold a national record in at least one class. My guess is that the number two club

would probably be from Texas or Oklahoma and they can count maybe six or seven. CCC members have

set some NCCC records in the older car classes that will literally never be broken.

How did this happen? Well, by 1980 we had been asked to “never return” by most of the motels in the

West Region and we decided we needed to go the straight and narrow. A drag strip is straight and

relatively narrow. Now realize that old corvettes were still plentiful and did not cost a year’s salary.

And, even AA members could work on them with the simplest of tools. For example, I paid $400 for the

’59 that I turned into my DPB drag car.

Now don’t get me wrong – it took some serious effort and testing to build a record setting car back then.

Not only did we have to compete against the rest of NCCC, we had to compete against each other in

some cases. Here are some examples of the extremes we took to legally lighten a Group II car. Wally

Wilson removed the frame from his ’73 and replaced it with a lighter frame from a ’81 (thinner metal).

While the body was off, they rolled it on its side and Patty Wilson spent hours scraping the undercoating

off the underside of the body to, you guessed it, make the car weigh less. We cut the ends off of any

bolts that extended through the nuts. Hey, do you know how heavy a bucket of bolts is. In Group II, one

can legally mix and match engine parts within the class. Oh we did some serious mixing and matching.

As if making a car run under a record wasn’t tedious enough, we faced the dreaded “teardown”. Back

then, NCCC required that we pull the intake manifold and one cylinder head so that everything could be

measured. That was normally done the night of the race or the next day. One time, CCC had seven cars

to take apart and the teardown took two days, about a dozen guys, and several cases (ok, so we hadn’t

totally given up drinking).

Along come the C5s and C6s and C whatever they are now. Trust me, one would have to be even crazier

than we were to not only modify these late models but to also send them through the old invasive strip

search. So, NCCC came up with a new teardown procedure that requires very little disassembly. The

problem is, the newest models have now out grown the NCCC equipment and the tech crew training.

Not sure what we will do in the future as far as teardown (even the word “teardown” is not applicable

anymore).

So this brings us to our 1/8 mile drags in Onawa, Iowa, on Sunday July 29th. One of the events is referred

to as Record Drags where the cars are paired up by class and they run heads up just like they did when

drag racing was started in the USA in the 1950s. First one to the finish line is the winner unless that

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person leaves before the green light. Pretty simple. NCCC has now established class records for 1/8

mile under the hope that 1/8 mile tracks are more affordable and thus more clubs will host drag races.

The most ¼ mile NCCC drags held each year now is maybe one in the West Region (that would be when

we do it), two in the Southwest Region, and one at Convention. That sucks. Anyway, should someone

set a record at this event with a late model car, trust me, we will not take it apart. You can drive the car

home. We will simply have to deal with the NCCC competition officers if that happens.

Let’s forget record drags for a moment because that is only one of the four events that day. Our first

drag event on the 29th, will be Matching Times. You will get three runs and the object is to end up with

two runs with times that match. It makes no difference who gets to the finish line first, it makes no

difference how fast your car is, it makes no difference how good of a light you cut (you can even red

light), it is simply how consistent you are. Could not get easier. Now this event also accomplishes a

couple of other things needed later in the day. One, you find out what your car runs in the 1/8 mile so

you know what time to “dial in” for the bracket drag events. It also gives you practice driving and

practice working the starting light. In addition to that event and the class drag event, there will be two

bracket events. Like the matching times event, it does not make any difference how fast your car is.

None. But, unlike the MT event, it does make a difference how good you are at judging the starting light

and how close you can come to leaving when the green light comes on. Bottom line is this. Forget the

fire and smoke and crashes and blown engines you see on TV. Our program is closer to quickly leaving a

city stop light than what you see at NHRA events. I would also venture to say that how we drag race

these days is easier on the cars than the speed events we run.

Finally, this will be the only NCCC drag race in the West Region this year and the only 1/8 mile in the

nation. Which means this is a once in a year opportunity that is only an hour away from Omaha. If for

no other reason, you will be able to tell your kids or grandkids that you, yes you, are a drag racer. They

don’t need to know that you didn’t put on drag slicks and do a smokie burnout in the water box. We will

discuss this event at the July meeting and hopefully have time to answer questions. If you have

questions now, please call or text me and I will try to answer them. Again, if you have never drag raced,

this program is for you. Do not miss this chance.

Ron Bockerman (402) 980-6034

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Tired Corvette By Bill Cashell

If you check the list of CCC contributors (listed in the Newsletter and website), you may notice a new addition –

Discount Tires. With a name that has “Discount” in it, you may think this is not the best place to get new tires for

a Corvette. It seems like we should go to someplace like “Indy 500 Tire Palace”, or “Sports Car Tire Emporium”.

Discount Tires sounds like a place you take a place you take your Yugo for retread tires.

If you have never been there, prepare to be impressed. This was not my first trip there. In the last year we have

used them to get new tires for our Ford Van, boat trailer and our 1968 Karman Ghia (we couldn’t find them

anywhere else). They can get specialty tires and order almost any brand. The prices are better than Sam’s and

Costco (where I used to shop for tires) and the service has been fantastic every time I have been there.

Of course, trusting your prize Corvette is a different story, right? I was greeted by Lee, the shop supervisor who is

a US Navy veteran. We exchanged stories as he told me about serving on a submarine (I get claustrophobia just

thinking about it).

Jeff and Matt teamed up to get the tires on in short order. It was obvious that they have worked on Corvettes and

specialty cars before and understand our love for our “babies”. There was no putting this car on a rack. They

jacked up the back with floor jacks and each took at side. They were extremely careful with the wheels and even

shined them after putting them back on. Then they jacked up the front and together they put on the fronts the

same way. The front tires are “35 series” tires (275/35R18) and not every shop is equipped to put on low profile

times. A friend at Firestone told me they can’t do them and they refer people to Discount Tires.

I was out in 45 minutes and they were so careful with our car. The prices were great and the service even better.

I have heard other club member tell about how happy they were with Discount Tires. For me, it is my “go to”

place for tires. I am happy to have them as a contributor.

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Fast Cars and Fast Draw?

As Corvette owners we certainly like our Corvettes and the feeling

that comes with driving them, knowing that we have plenty of

horsepower under the hood. But for those of you who enjoy

shooting sports, (both men and women) have you every heard of or

considered getting involved in another activity that also involves

speed? Welcome to Cowboy Fast Draw!

Cowboy Fast Draw clubs are fairly new. The sport itself was

going on in the 1980s, but very few people knew anything about

it. The Cowboy Fast Draw Association was officially created in

2002 in Deadwood South Dakota. The purpose of the

organization was to provide a jump-start for the sport and make

people aware of how fun it is. Today there are over 5500 CFDA

members and over 70 CFDA clubs across the USA.

The most noteworthy things about Cowboy Fast Draw is that the sport is extremely safe and once you have the gun

and holster it costs very little to participate. It is actually less than 6 cents per shot to shoot. We shoot real 45 caliber

single action 1873 replica Colt revolvers at 24” steel targets which are 21’ from the shooting line. But the safe and

fun part of shooting is that we are shooting wax bullets! The cartridges we use are actual 45 caliber cartridges, and

we insert by hand a wax plug, and then we drop a shotgun 209 primer in the back end of the cartridge. When the

gun is fired the primer launches the wax bullet at approximately 750 to 850 foot per second toward the target.

Each target has a light in the middle. As you are standing at the

firing line the challenge as the name implies, is to draw and fire as

quickly as possible when the light in the middle of the target lights

up. You then immediately re-holster the gun. All shooters times are

displayed directly above the target on an electronic display. If you

miss the target no time is displayed. Each round of shooting

consists of 5 shots at the target. Shooters are paired together to see

who is the fastest.

Just over a year ago a friend of mine Nebraska Bob and I decided to start a club in the Omaha/Council Bluffs and

surrounding area. We started the club because there were no existing clubs anywhere near Omaha. The club name

is The River City Gunslingers. We now have 20 founding members and continue to increase membership. Once

you join the club you come up with an alias. Mine is “The Deuce” and Karen’s is “Kalamity Karen”. Members are

also encouraged to wear a cowboy hat, boots and a western shirt but it is not required. Like the Cornhusker

Corvette Club the fun is spending time with other RCG members and enjoying

the activity! Because we shoot indoors this is a year round activity. Men, Women

and young adults 12 and older are eligible to become members.

We started out shooting in a small bay of a strip mall. We had to setup and take

down the target system each time we practiced. Starting in November we moved

to CCC member Randy Williams “Magnum is his alias” farm near the Honey

Creek Iowa exit off of I-29. We now have a custom-built 6-lane electronic target

system, tables, chairs, ventilation system and more. CCC member Don Angeroth

“JW” is also a member of the River City Gunslingers club! In all honesty you

will not find a nicer indoors Cowboy Fast Draw setup anywhere in the Midwest.

Once you try this you will probably enjoy it as much as we do!

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We practice the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from

6pm to 8pm. Anyone interested in trying Cowboy Fast Draw

is invited to visit us. We will furnish the gun, holster and

ammunition for free. We look forward to seeing you! If you

have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Dave Williams, 402-660-3800.

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Summer Festival 2018

The 2018 Summer Festival is rapidly approaching. My intent for this year is to ensure we have something fun for

everyone: Valve Cover Racing, Car show, Rallye, Racing, and a Golf Tournament. Of course some of it is centered

around our favorite past time…No, not Corvettes, I’m talking about FOOD of course.

Fri, 31 Aug: We’ll kick it off with a party at the Lucky Duck Garage. That’s Gene and Kathy Gau’s home for

those who aren’t already familiar (10409 36th St, Bellevue). For those that are racing, bring your car for tech and

get it done early. Of course, you are always welcome to tech at RPM on Sat morning. Perry is graciously running

the Valve Cover Racing that night so get those valve cover cars tuned up. There will be a chilli cookoff. I know it

may seem a little hot still for that so consider making a sweet chili vice a spicy one. The rest of dinner will be pot

luck so please contribute to dinner by bringing one of the following items: Last names beginning in A-I = Salad,

J-R = Dessert, S-Z = Side Dish. You might also want to bring a lawn chair to sit in.

Sat, 1 Sep: We’ll start the low speed racing with tech at 0830 (that’s 830am for the non-military types) at Race

Park of the Midlands (RPM) at 19340 Jessup Ave. Pacific Junction, IA 51561. After racing is over we’ll rally at

Quaker Steak & Lube (3320 Mid America Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501) at 6pm. We are booked for 60 members

in the room with the Corvette hanging on the wall naturally and it’s pay as you go. This was a fun dinner last year

so I’m expecting a good show again this year.

Sun, 2 Sep: Another day of racing, but this day will be high speed. Tech starts at 830am. Remember to review the

rules for highspeed and if you are new, you will have to have completed 10 low speed events over three weekends

to earn a high-speed license. (See Don Angeroth with any questions)

For those not interested in racing, there is a Par 3, 18-hole golf tournament at Papio Greens Golf Course (11050 S

66th St Papillion, NE). You can only bring 3 clubs so choose wisely. I recommend a putter for starters and that

leaves you with 2 more. No alcohol is allowed and Lunch is not included so you might consider eating ahead of

time.

Mon, 3 Sep: We will start the day with a Car Show at Madonna Rehab Facility near Village Point (17500 Burke

St, Omaha, NE). The car show starts at 10am and includes lunch. (Jersey Mike’s Subs) Gene Gau has designed a

great Rallye route for us this year that I think you will enjoy. As a side note, lunch is NOT included as part of the

Rallye, rather as part of the car show. The Rallye will finish up with an early afternoon dinner/late lunch at one of

our contributors.

So, come on out and enjoy the weekend. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone out there.

Pete Fagan

Summer Festival Director

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CCC Social Events Overview Additional details & updates are on the CCC Website: www.cornhuskercorvette.club

(Go to the News, Events & Calendar tab, find the event date on the calendar, then click details)

July 2018 ACTIVITIES

7/15 – 7/20 – NCCC Convention New Orleans, LA

• NCCC Sanctioned

o Flyer available at NCCC - https://www.corvettesnccc.org/2018Convention/Convention2018.html

7/18 – (Wednesday) Hot Summer Nights Sioux Falls, SD – More Details to come

• Quality Inn is holding a block of 15 rooms for $99 per night, reservations must be made by June 19th

o 5410 N Granite Ln, Sioux Falls, SD 57107 – 605 336-1900

• If you plan to go please email to - [email protected]

7/19 – (Thursday) General meeting, Bel-Air Banquet Hall (dinner starts 6pm, meeting 7–8pm, social 8-9pm)

7/21 – (Saturday) Gregg Young Car Show – Operation Jack Fund Raiser • Registration 9am – 11am Show 11am – 1:30pm

If you plan to attend Email Sandy Swift at [email protected] or [email protected]

7/28 – Gretna Parade theme is Go Dragons – Limited to the first 20 that sign up

• Meet at Harshbarger’s 10623 S 210th Street, Gretna by 9:30am (no earlier than 9am)

• Potluck at Harshbarger’s after the parade please bring a lawn chair o If you are not able to attend the parade please come to the Harshbarger’s about

11:30am

o To sign up for the parade or questions please contact Joan at: [email protected]

7/29 – 1/8 mile Drag Race – Onawa, IA – OREC Onawa Racing Events Center (Located South of Onawa Iowa)

• NCCC Sanctioned o Flyer available at West Region Website - http://www.westregionnccc.com/

7/31 – Meet & Greet Tish’s Restaurant (1207 S 35th Street, Council Bluffs): Around 5pm

• Meet for dinner o NEED A HEAD COUNT by 7/26– please RSVP to

[email protected]

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August 2018 ACTIVITIES

8/4 & 8/5 – (Saturday & Sunday) 7 autocross events each day at Hawkeye Downs

• NCCC Sanctioned o Flyer available at West Region Website - http://www.westregionnccc.com/

8/11 & 8/12 – (Saturday & Sunday) 7 autocross events each day at Metro Community College Elkhorn

• NCCC Sanctioned o Flyer available at West Region Website - http://www.westregionnccc.com/

8/12 – Club Picnic at River Narrows Park – 4pm to 8pm

• More Information to come

8/16 – (Thursday) General meeting, Bel-Air Banquet Hall (dinner starts 6pm, meeting 7–8pm, social 8-9pm) 8/18 & 8/19 – (Saturday & Sunday) 7 autocross events each day at Ankeny, IA

• NCCC Sanctioned o Flyer available at West Region Website - http://www.westregionnccc.com/

8/19 – 8/24 – Road Less Traveled – Colorado

• If you have interest please email - [email protected]

8/24 – 8/26 – Vettes on the Rockies

September 2018 ACTIVITIES

8/31 – 9/3 – Summer Festival • 8/31 – Friday evening: Lucky Duck Garage @ 6pm

o Race Tech – (get‘er done early).

o Chili Cook-off/Pot Luck – If your last name begins with A-I please bring a Salad,

J-R a Dessert and S-Z a side dish o Valve Cover Racing – Chairman Perry Dawes

• 9/1 – Saturday: – Race Park of the Midlands (RPM) o 7 Low Speed events, tech starts @ 8:30 am, drivers meeting @ 9:45 am.

• 9/2 – Sunday: – Race Park of the Midlands (RPM) o 7 High Speed events, tech @ 8:30 am, drivers meeting @ 9:15 am.

▪ Driver’s license, high speed certification and NCCC card must be present at registration.

• Or Golf Tournament

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o Par 3 golf tournament, Papio Greens @ 10am, 3clubs only, Fees are w/o Cart &

w/Cart

• 9/3 – Monday: – People’s Choice Car Show, Madonna Rehab hospital (17500 Burke St, Omaha)

o Registration 10am-11am, Show 11am until 1pm

o Rally/Poker Run, 1pm following Car Show depart from Madonna (17500 Burke

St, Omaha)

9/9 – Sunday – Mary Our Queen Car Show

• Noon – 3pm (Monica Baxter hosting)Please be there by 11:30am if you're participating

o Vouchers or cash for food & drink and two prizes awarded! ▪ RSVP to Monica Baxter ([email protected] or 402 553-7190).

9/11 – Ray Kennedy – Meet & Greet – More Information Coming

9/15 & 9/16 – (Saturday & Sunday) 7 autocross events each day at Southeast Community College (Lincoln, NE)

• NCCC Sanctioned o Flyer available at West Region Website - http://www.westregionnccc.com/

9/20 – (Thursday) General meeting, Bel-Air Banquet Hall (dinner starts 6pm, meeting 7–8pm, social 8-9pm) 9/22 – (Saturday) Miles for Madonna 2018 –Lake Zorinsky 156th & F St (Omaha, NE)

• Cornhusker Car Show – 8am to 10am o Shelter 5 – 156th & F Street

• 5K Race and 1 Mile Walk 10am o Be a runner, walker, or virtual runner o Or sponsor Gene Gau who promises to walk a mile for Madonna

▪ Registration details coming in August

9/29 & 9/30 – (Saturday & Sunday) 7 autocross events each day at Lincoln Air Park

• NCCC Sanctioned o Flyer available at West Region Website - http://www.westregionnccc.com/

SAVE THESE DATES

October 10/4 – 10/7 – Corvette Weekend Eureka Springs, AR – Flyer Attached 10/13 – Huber Car Show – Moving Vets Forward 10/18 – General Meeting 10/20 – 10/21 – 14 events Lincoln Air Park

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November

11/15 – General Meeting

December

12/1 – Toy for Tots 12/20 – General Meeting

**PLEASE NOTE THE NEW STARTING TIME FOR OUR CCC GENERAL MEETINGS!

For add’l information & updates on CCC club socials or events, see the links below:

USEFUL LINKS

CCC Socials, NCCC & Other Area Events on CCC website: www.CornhuskerCorvetteClub.com or

www.cornhuskercorvette.club. Go to “News & Events Calendar” tab, find the date on the calendar, click on event name, then click on “details” for additional information &/or any changes.

Current/Past newsletters: http://cornhuskercorvette.club/news-events-calendar

Past/present club pictures: www.CCCmemories.com

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CCC Points Totals Current as of 2 July 2018

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Happy Birthday

July Jul 1st Kandis Schissel

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Larry Revenaugh

Linda Davis

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Aug 23rd Joan Harshbarger

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Jim Benedi

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