National Corvette Museum
National Corvette Museum
 

For over 50 years the Corvette has long been recognized as America ’s Sports Car.  The passion it generates with its owners and enthusiasts is unequaled by any other automobile.  The Heartbeat in the Heartland Tour 2005 is a traveling exhibit to introduce and showcase the Corvette and the passion enthusiasts have for the Corvette and the National Corvette Museum . The Museum is a non-profit foundation started and maintained by individual enthusiasts to educate, celebrate and preserve the past, present and future of the Corvette.

The Tour’s journey will include an array of activities including presentations and displays, an overview and history of the National Corvette Museum and its history and purpose, dinners and gatherings.  The Tour will both excite and enlighten Corvette lovers at every stop.

We are thrilled to have as part of the Heartbeat Tour, the Corvette C5-R as part of our travelling showcase! The C5-R Corvette is a monumental piece of Corvette's 2004 UNDEFEATED winning season and we encourage everyone to come out and see this exciting piece of Corvette Racing's legacy. This exciting exhibit piece is made possible by the generosity of GM Racing.

Corvette enthusiasts, Corvette Clubs/Chapters, Chevrolet Dealers, NCM Members, Ambassadors, employees and supporters will participate in the tour activities at various location points.  This combined participation will provide a true “Corvette show on wheels”.

The Museum is over 21,500 members strong.  Yet there are thousands of Corvette enthusiasts and owners that know very little about the Museum, its mission or its location.  The main purpose of the Heartbeat in the Heartland Tour 2005 is to take the Museum to America ’s heartland and permit them to experience the Museum in their own community.

We invite all Corvette enthusiasts to join us at any of the stopover locations listed in the show itinerary below.  For additional information or questions regarding The Heartbeat in the Heartland Tour, subscribe to  the Heartbeat mailing list by sending a blank email to:

heartland-subscribe-request@listserv.corvettemuseum.com

Additional information will be posted on this website as details are finalized.  To receive email updates on the Heartbeat in the Heartland Tour 2005, please subscribe to our enews reports.

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Itinerary:

Sunday 9/11/05 Leave Bowling Green, KY
Hotel Info:
Baymont Inn
4100 McCain Boulevard
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Phone: 501-945-0808
Reservations; 1-800-531-5900
Identify as; Heartbeat in the Heartland Tour 2005
Confirmation # 57845898
Prior to 8/26/0

Caravan Departs: 10:00 am from front of National Corvette Museum.
Spend the night in North Little Rock, AR

Monday 9/12/05 Caravan Departs from hotel at 10:00 am for Oklahoma City, OK.
Hotel Info:
La Quinta Inn # 940
800 South Meridian
Oklahoma, OK 73108
Phone: 405-942-0040
Reservations; 1-800-531-5900
Identify as; Heartbeat in the Heartland Tour 2005
Confirmation # 94046753
Prior to 8/27/05

 

Tuesday 9/13/05 Oklahoma City, OK for NCM Show
Hotel Info:
La Quinta Inn # 940
800 South Meridian
Oklahoma, OK 73108
Phone: 405-942-0040
Reservations; 1-800-531-5900
Identify as; Heartbeat in the Heartland Tour 2005
Confirmation # 94046753
Prior to 8/27/05

City Chevrolet
5000 West Reno
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
Show starts at 5:30 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Wendell Strode, NCM Executive Director
Extra Activites: Meal catered by Steve's Rib of Edmond
Show coordinator: Howard Dickman, NCM Oklahoma Coordinator
BlkC5vette@aol.com
Host: Oklahoma City Corvette Club
Central Oklahoma Corvette Club

Wednesday 9/14/05 Caravan Departs at 10:00 am for Dallas TX from hotel.
Hotel Info:
La Quinta Inn # 546
12721 I-635
Garland, TX 75041
Phone: 972-271-7581
Reservations; 1-800-531-5900
Identify as; Heartbeat in the Heartland Tour 2005
Confirmation # 54646333
Prior to 8/29/05

Southern Oklahoma
Hospitality Bar-B-Que Lunch Stop. About 12 Noon.
Hosted and Donated by:
OK ONE STOP
Tommy Harris
tfharris@prodigy.net
2502 West Broadway
Ardmore, OK
On Interstate 35 going south take exit 31A and it will be
the first store on the right.

Thursday 9/15/05 Dallas, TX for NCM Show
Hotel Info:
La Quinta Inn # 546
12721 I-635
Garland, TX 75041
Phone: 972-271-7581
Reservations; 1-800-531-5900
Identify as; Heartbeat in the Heartland Tour 2005
Confirmation # 54646333
Prior to 8/29/05

Young Chevrolet
9301 I-30 East
Dallas, TX 75228
NCM display opens at 12:00 noon with NCM presentation at 6:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Wendell Strode, NCM Executive Director
Extra Activites: Food and Drink at the show and other activites TBA.
Host: Lone Star Corvette Club
Show coordinator: Johnny Downs, NCM Ambassador  Ediewoww@aol.com

Friday 9/16/05 Caravan Departs at 10:00 am for Wichita Falls, TX.
Hotel Info:
La Quinta Inn # 516
1128 Central Freeway North
Wichita Falls, TX 76306
Phone: 940-322-6971
Reservations; 1-800-531-5900
Identify as; Heartbeat in the Heartland Tour 2005
Confirmation # 51645560
Prior to 8/31/05

Place: Texas Motor Speedway
Corvette Caravan from Dallas rolls into
Herb Easley Chevrolet in Wichita Falls, TX
National Corvette Museum Exhibit on display.
Show coordinator: Mary Pidcock, Club President,  mpidcock@swbell.net
Host: Wichita County Corvette Association

Saturday 9/17/05 North Texas Corvette Roundup Car Show
Hotel Info:
La Quinta Inn # 516
1128 Central Freeway North
Wichita Falls, TX 76306
Phone: 940-322-6971
Reservations; 1-800-531-5900
Identify as; Heartbeat in the Heartland Tour 2005
Confirmation # 51645560
Prior to 8/31/05

Wichita Falls, TX NCM Show
Herb Easley Chevrolet
Central Freeway & Maurine Street
Wichita Falls, TX NCM
Show starts at 2:00 p.m. at Comfort Inn in Lincoln Hall
Guest Speaker: Larry Martin, NCM Chairman of the Board of Directors
Extra Activites: All Day Judged Corvette Show.
Caravan to Elks Lodge at 4205 Seymour Hwy. for 7:00 pm banquet with awards and auction.
Host: Wichita County Corvette Association

Sunday 9/18/05 Caravan Departs at 10:00 am for Abilene, TX
Hotel Info:
La Quinta Inn # 544
3501 West Lake Road
Abilene, TX 79601
Phone: 325-676-1676
Reservations; 1-800-531-5900
Identify as; Heartbeat in the Heartland Tour 2005
Confirmation # 54445531
Prior to 9/2/05

In front of Herb Easley Chevrolet.
At Abilene host hotel Corvetters will have an informal gathering Sunday afternoon. From 3 to 5 pm there will be a show and shine at Frontier, Texas and tour at 625 North 1st Street, dutch treat dinner after, and drive-in movie at dusk.

Monday 9/19/05 Abilene, TX for NCM Show
Hotel Info:
La Quinta Inn # 544
3501 West Lake Road
Abilene, TX 79601
Phone: 325-676-1676
Reservations; 1-800-531-5900
Identify as; Heartbeat in the Heartland Tour 2005
Confirmation # 54445531
Prior to 9/2/05

Lawrence Hall Chevrolet
200 North Clack & First
Abilene, TX
Show starts at 2:00 p.m. with NCM presentation at 5:30 p.m.
Lawrence Hall Chevrolet will have the dinner catered for this event.
Extra Activites: At 8:00 am Corvetters will meet at the visitors
center at Dyess Air Force Base and be escorted to the Heritage
Club for dutch treat breakfast and a short safety briefing.
At 9:00 to 9:30 am be escorted to ramp for pictures with the B-1 aircraft.
NOTICE: If you plan on taking your Corvette on the Air Force Base for pictures with the B-1, you must have proof of registration and insurance. You will also need to send the following information to Major Ted Wagner at once to: theodore.wagner@dyess.af.mil
Vehicle Year, Make & Model
License Plate Number & State
Driver's License Number & State
Driver's full name
Driver's Social Security #
Driver's Date of Birth
Must submit before 09/12/05.
This "MUST" be done before this date or you will not get onto the base.
Host: Big Country Corvettes
Guest Speaker: Roc Linkov, NCM Events Manager
Show coordinator: Jean and Ted Wagner,
Abilene Show Coordinator jetmw@taylortel.net

Tuesday 9/20/05 Caravan Departs at 10:00 am for San Angelo, TX.
Hotel Info:
La Quinta Inn # 672
2307 Loop 306
San Angelo, TX 76904
Phone: 325-949-0515
Reservations; 1-800-531-5900
Identify as; Heartbeat in the Heartland Tour 2005
Confirmation # 67246270
Prior to 9/4/05

Place: From hotel
Special Event: About 11:00 AM Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Proving Grounds will host the Corvette Caravan for parade
laps (no hot laps), pictures from their tower, & Corvette
test cars running the track. For Corvettes only.
San Angelo, TX for NCM Show
Mitchell Buick - Pontiac - GMC
4105 Sherwood Way
Show starts at 2:00 p.m. with NCM presentation at 5:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Roc Linkov, NCM Events Manager
Extra Activites: Party On The Patio (dutch-treat) at
Rosa's Cafe, 4235 Sherwood Way after NCM presentation.
Host: Concho Valley Corvette Club
Show coordinator: Beverly and Phil Stovall, San Angelo
Coordinator conchovalleycorvetteclub@cox.net

Wednesday 9/21/05 Caravan Departs at 10:00 am for Midland, TX.
Hotel Info:
La Quinta Inn # 455
4130 West Wall Avenue
Midland, TX 79703
Phone: 432-697-9900
Reservations; 1-800-531-5900
Identify as; Heartbeat in the Heartland Tour 2005
Confirmation # 45545435
Prior to 9/5/05

Place: From hotel
Midland, TX Show Location:
All American Chevrolet of Midland
4100 West Wall
Midland, TX 79703
Show starts at 5:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Roc Linkov, NCM Events Manager
Extra Activities: Hamburger, Hot Dog, & Drinks
Show coordinator: Jerry Tharp, Club President,
tharp@oxy.com
Host: Permain Basin Corvette Club

Thursday 9/22/05 Caravan departs at 10:00am from hotel for Floydada, TX
Hotel Info:
Bunk House Motel
Floydada, TX
Reservations; Ask for Barbara
806-983-3036
Tell her you are with the Corvette Tour


Friday 9/23/05 OPEN - set up for show
Hotel Info:
Bunk House Motel
Floydada, TX
Reservations; Ask for Barbara
806-983-3036
Tell her you are with the Corvette Tour


Saturday 9/24/05 Floydada, TX Show
Hotel Info:
Bunk House Motel
Floydada, TX
Reservations; Ask for Barbara
806-983-3036
Tell her you are with the Corvette Tour
Location: Oden Chevrolet
221 South Main
Floydada, TX 79235
Show starts at 2:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Gary Cockriel, NCM Guest Services and Delivery Manager
Extra Activites: Caravan 10 miles for dutch-treat meal.
Show coordinator: Bill Weir, NCM Ambassador, bwent@odsy.net
Host: Caprock Corvette Club
Sunday 9/25/05 Extra Activities:
    Childress Roller Coaster Hill Road Tour leaving from Oden Chevrolet in Floydada at 12 noon. Returning
to Lubbock for evening meal hosted by Caprock Corvette Club at the County Line Smokehouse on FM2641.
Monday 9/26/05 OPEN
Tuesday 9/27/05 OPEN
Wednesday 9/28/05 OPEN
Thursday 9/29/05 Caravan Departs at 10:00 am for Eureka Springs, AR
    in front of Oden Chevrolet in Floydada, TX.
Friday 9/30/05 Eureka Springs Corvette Show
   

1:00 PM Set up Heartbeat in the Heartland Tour 2005 Display
Guest Speakers: Stephanie Morrill, NCM Membership Services and
Bobbie Jo Lee, NCM Marketing & Communications Manager
Location: TBA

Saturday 10/01/05 Eureka Springs Corvette Show
    Heartbeat in the Heartland Tour 2005 Display with the
National Corvette Museum presentation at 11:00 AM
Location: TBA
Sunday 10/02/05 Caravan Departs at 10:00 am for Bowling Green, KY
    Place: TBA