| Answers to your questions about the NVCC | FAQ |
What is the background of the NVCC? Founded in 1969, NVCC is a group of individuals whose backgrounds and interests are diverse, but who share a common bond—the love of Corvettes and having fun with them. NVCC offers a wide range of activities for Corvette enthusiasts.
When and where are the club meetings? General business meetings are every 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM at Koons Chevrolet in Tysons Corner, Virginia. The council meetings are every 2nd Tuesday, same time and place. The meeting room is on the second floor of the building and you should park on the roof.
How do I join the club? To join the club you must own a Corvette. There is a $10 application fee and a form to fill out. Within 4 months of the date of application you must attend one general business meeting and one other non-meeting event sponsored by NVCC. After you have attended these two functions, your name is submitted to the council for a vote on membership.
How much are club dues? Upon acceptance, you will be assessed dues in the amount of $71.00 for the first year*, which includes $36 for NVCC dues and $35 mandatory NCCC dues (NCCC dues for future years are $25).
*NVCC dues are prorated during the year
What happens if I don’t attend a general business meeting and another event in 4 months after I turn in my application and $10 initiation fee? You are dropped as a prospective member. To become a member thereafter you must complete the whole process again including the $10 initiation fee.
I am in the military and only in the Washington area for a few years. Can I still be a member? Sure . . . everyone is welcome . . . come join us for as long as you are in the area. We will be glad to have you!
What is NCCC? NVCC is recognized by the National Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC), a nationwide organization. NCCC sanctions hundreds of events each year that are hosted by member clubs. Participants in these events, which usually consist of concours, rallye or autocross activities, earn points toward NCCC annual championship trophies. NCCC establishes standard competition rules for these events.
What activities is the club involved in? The NVCC is involved in autocrossing, HPDEs, drag racing, rallyes, concours, cruises, parades, and many other social and civic activities in the community.
What is Autocrossing? Autocrossing is a timed speed event - - your chance to drive your car to its (or your) maximum! The risk to you and your car are minimized, as your car is the only one on the racecourse at any one time. Timing lights record your time through a racecourse, down to the thousandth of a second. Cars are divided into classes based on the year of the car and the extent of modifications. No modifications are required, and any car/driver is welcome to join in on the speed, challenge and camaraderie. Racing is not that hard on the car, that's what it was built for! There is a low-speed autocross which is most commonly conducted with pylons on an open parking lot course and does not reach high rates of speed (80 mph for modified Group 2 cars). A high-speed autocross is a more serious speed event most often held on a racetrack (like Summit Point) where most all cars travel faster and where the drivers must possess a High Speed License issued through a driving school (HPDE) or from professional instructors.
What is a HPDE? At a HPDE (High Performance Driving Event) you learn to drive your car on a road racetrack as if you were a racecar driver, although this is not a timed event. Novices and Intermediates have instructors sitting beside them at all times to guide you as you learn to drive at race speeds, as well as classroom instruction. It is as safe an environment as you can get to learn how to drive on a road racetrack. You will be taught to drive as close to race speeds in the straights and turns as you can while maintaining safety. Corner workers with flags, ambulances and wreckers maintain safety. Your car has to pass a technical inspection as well. This can become seriously addicting as you progress and transition to driving fast on a racetrack at race speeds. You are not expected to drive like Mario Andretti by the end of a session, but you will get a good idea of what all is involved in HPDEs (and racing).
What is Spook (Spooktacular)? Spook is NVCC's October High Speed Racing Event held over two days at Summit Point Raceway near Charlestown, West Virginia. Its nickname "Spook" is short for "Spooktacular" - due to its timing near Halloween of each year.
What is a Rallye? Gimmick rallying is a scientific exercise in understanding and executing rules and instructions as they occur along a pre-defined course. You don't need a great deal of equipment, and the whole family can come out and enjoy the activity. Road rallying can best described as a board game on wheels. Just like in a board game, you get a set of rules, when you first register for the event. These rules govern the actual play of the event. Instead of rolling dice, on a road rallye you get a set of route instructions that tell you how and where to turn. Simple on the surface, but a road rallye is designed by a devious Rallyemaster, who has the personal job of trying to trick you into doing things wrongly. The endpoint is usually a restaurant in the area where all participants gather for a little socializing while the Rallyemaster tallies up the scores to announce the results. Poker Rallyes are combined with the collection of playing cards during the course of the rallye for winners of the high and low hands.
What is a Cruise? A cruise is when a group of Corvettes hit the road together for the purpose of driving our cars and enjoying each other's company. There is usually a food stop on a cruise and often other points of interest such as Luray Caverns, Michie Tavern, Skyline Drive and any number of interesting spots. Occasionally there will be a weekend cruise event such as to Ocean City, Maryland or Carlisle, Pennsylvania. At least some part or most of NVCC cruises are on rural, curvy roads where we enjoy the scenery, the performance of our cars and each other.
What is a Concours? The dictionary defines concours d'elegance as "a show or contest of vehicles and accessories in which the entries are judged chiefly on excellence of appearance and turnout". We have entries from all over the region and it is a NCCC points event. We have a panel of judges and give the winners trophies.
