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The '''National Corvette Homecoming''' is an annual event held in [[Bowling Green, Kentucky]] celebrating America's only production sports car,{{Fact|date=November 2008}} the [[Chevrolet Corvette]]. First held in 1981,<ref name="dailynews-harvey">{{cite web |url=http://www.bgdailynews.com/articles/2008/07/17/features/feat1.txt |title=National Corvette Homecoming: Enthusiasts from across the country hopping in, starting up and heading back to the birthplace of America’s sports car |last=Harvey |first=Alyssa |publisher=[[The Daily News (Kentucky)|Bowling Green Daily News]] |date=2008-07-17 |accessdate=2008-11-26 }}</ref> it was created by two Corvette enthusiasts, Tom Hill and Sam Hall, in response to the assembly of Corvettes moving from St. Louis, MO to the [[Bowling Green Assembly Plant]], which is currently the sole assembler of the car. The event takes place for three days in July,<ref name="dailynews-harvey" /> and offers Corvette owners and specialty vendors opportunities to [[Social network|network]]. All Corvette production years and custom variations are welcome. | |||
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The event features competitions in numerous judged shows, along with informative seminars to expand on Corvette knowledge.<ref name="dailynews-harvey" /> The event features a unique opportunity to find parts and products that will enhance Corvette ownership. There is a Corvette parade, car corral, cruise-in, live music and an exclusive show called ''Sans Pareil'' (without equal) that is the pinnacle of achievement{{Fact|date=November 2008}} on the Corvette show circuit. | |||
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The | The Homecoming also welcomes other classic vehicles including muscle cars and antiques.<ref name="dailynews-harvey" /> NCH has partnered with [[American Red Cross]] promoting ''Vettetastic 2008'', a public art project and fundraiser. In 2008, NCH announced its first Grand Marshal, [[Bloomington Gold]] CEO [[David Burroughs]]. | ||
The [[National Corvette Museum]] is located a few miles from the event. | |||
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* [http://corvettehomecoming.com/ National Corvette Homecoming] | |||
* [http://vettetastic.org/ Vettetastic 2008] | |||
[[Category:Bowling Green, Kentucky]] | |||
[[Category:Chevrolet Corvette]] | |||
[[Category:Festivals in Kentucky]] | |||
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