On June 28th and 29th the National Corvette Museum will hold a 2-day high performance driver education event at Virginia International Raceway and Zip Corvette will be in attendance. We had such a great time last year meeting drivers and talking about different applications that we have decided to come back this year ready for action. We have rented two track side garages and plan to bring two mechanics that will be ready to tune, repair, adjust, or install parts at deeply discounted rates. Also coming along for the ride will be our black C6, which includes a number of both performance and body upgrades as well as our very own C6R.
At an H.P.D.E. event it is common to break parts on your Corvette because of the added strain put on the car. Though it will be impossible to bring the right parts for every driver in attendance we will have around 75 performance and track oriented Corvette Parts available for purchase by cash or credit card. Some of the parts included consist of performance brake pads and components, air intake systems, direct fit aluminum radiators, drivetrain and suspension parts, shifters, and a set of 2006-2010 Z06/ZR1 Corvette Forgeline ZX3S Alloy Wheels w/Michelin PS2 Tires. Any parts that are purchased from us during the event will be installed on the spot by our certified mechanics.
Come out to VIR at the end of this month and enjoy watching America’s favorite sports car in action. There is on site lodging, dining, and, of course; hundreds of Corvettes in action starting at 7:30 Monday morning and ending at 5:00 Tuesday evening. For more information about the track, lodging, or directions you can visit VIR Now.com.
Corvette Museum HPDE Event, High Performance Driver Education, V.I.R., Virginia International Raceway
Virginia International Raceway was packed with Corvettes from all over this past Monday and Tuesday. Dominated by the amazing Z06, there were also plenty of other awesome performers including the new 2010 Grandsport Corvette. The 2 day event consisted of driving classes and open track time for any Corvette owner. If you missed the 2009 Corvette Museum HPDE at VIR you truly missed two great days of performance driving.
Our new 2-piece Corvette rotors were on Steve Landstra’s Corvette for an on-track test. Check out the video below for a lap around VIR with the rotors installed. With speeds approaching 170 mph, Steve really pushed the brakes to the limit and proved that they performed excellent and stood up to heavy track duty. You can buy the same exact rotors for your Corvette in our online store.
The two day event at VIR gave Zip the opportunity to get out to the track meet more of our customers that enjoy the racing side of the Corvette world. While in attendance Zip Corvette was able to answer questions, discuss new Corvette Parts in the making, and meet a bunch of Corvette drivers and enthusiasts alike. Among the most popular topics discussed included our newly finished Mamba Air Intake System and our 2-piece Corvette Rotors. With the combination of high speeds and sharp corners at VIR, every Corvette Brake System will be pushed to the maximum. Zip stocks many of the necessary braking components required for an event like this such as their 2-Piece Performance Corvette Rotors, CarboTech and Hawk Brake Pads, Stainless Steel Brake Hoses, and more. Get your Corvette prepared for the track with Zip!
We are in the process of building a new discount program that targets Corvette drivers involved with open track events. The program is still in the works but should become effective soon. Some of the components that will be discounted include:
- Brakes - CarboTech, Hawk, Wilwood, 2-piece Performance Rotors
- Suspension - Energy Suspension, Pfadt Racing, Addco, Hyperco, and more
- Cooling Systems – Meziere Water Pumps, Aluminum Radiators, Silicone Hose Sets
- Shifter & Transmission – Fidanza Clutches, Shifters from B&M, Hurst, & Kirban
- Exhaust Systems – B&B, Corsa, Kooks, Magnaflow
- Drivetrain & Steering – SKF Bearings, Zip Performance Differentials, and more
- Wheels – Factory Reproductions, CCW, Forgeline
Corvette Air Intake, Corvette Brakes, Corvette Rotors, Discount, Grandsport, HPDE, Mamba, Open Track, Testing, VIR, Virginia International Raceway, Z06
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