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Alpine Valley Ski Area to Host Midwest’s Largest All Corvette Show

Corvettes America, the premier Corvette Show in Michigan, will be coming to Alpine Valley Ski Area in White Lake Township, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10.

Article by Richard Heldenbrand

Corvettes America, celebrating its 13th anniversary this year, draws automotive enthusiasts from across Michigan as well as surrounding states and Canada. It also has national ranking regularly drawing participants from California, Oregon, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Tennessee, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and New York state among others.

This NCCC sanctioned show, which is the largest all Corvette show within a two hundred mile radius of Detroit, will go on rain or shine. Corvettes America is an all volunteer effort staged by members of America's Corvette Club (West Bloomfield, MI) under the direction of President Kristi Smyth and Show Chairperson Richard Heldenbrand. America's Corvette Cub, which is sponsored by Cauley Performance Automotive of West Bloomfield, is the largest Corvette club in Michigan. It is also ranked in the top five in terms of membership nationally. Proceeds from the show are donated to local and national charitable organizations.

Spectators will view some of the finest examples of the Corvette line competing for over thirty awards. Spectator entrance fee is $10 per vehicle. In addition, numerous Corvette after-market products will be offered by leading Corvette suppliers, and other automotive-related businesses will display products and services, all surrounded by the ambiance of the Michigan countryside.

For more information on this even, visit www.corvettesamerica.org. Those interested may also send an email to info@corvettesamerica.org or call 248-698-4949.

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