Competition Program Regional Points What is NCCC Why join NCCC How do I start a club?
i. Does my Vette have to be perfect?
1. No, just clean. Deductions are only taken for easily cleaned areas or in the case of Concours Prepared for easily repaired damage.
ii. What about originality (numbers matching)?
1. No, though non stock or custom parts can put you into the “Modified” or “Custom” classes
iii. Will the judge be looking under my car?
1. No, in fact the judge can only crouch next to the car when inspecting the lower portions of your Corvette, he/she should never kneel or lay down to inspect your Corvette.
iv. The judge touched my car!
1. Judges should never touch your car, unless he/she asks your permission.
v. I heard that everything has to be out of the car.
1. That is correct, floor mats must be out and all storage compartments must be empty, save for your owners manual.
vi. What if I don’t agree with the judges’ findings?
1. You have the option of asking for the “Head Judges” opinion.If you wish to dispute the judges findings, do not sign the judging sheet.Signing the sheet signifies agreement with the judges findings.
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- Autocross
i. Do I need racing tires?
1. No, though you may use them in some classes
ii. What about a helmet?
1. Some clubs have “loaner” helmets, but to be safe it’s best to have you own.
iii. I hate seat belts; do I have to wear them?
1. Absolutely!
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- Rallye
i. What’s a gimmick Rallye?
1. A rallye that presents route instructions and questions that must be answered in order follow the route.Answers may be provided by items along the road or by a test of general knowledge.
ii. What is a Hare – Hound Rallye?
1. The lead car sets the route and the entrants must try to follow by looking for a trail or sign that indicates the Hare’s course.
iii. What is a Poker Rallye?
1. A simple rallye with a set of well defined course instructions and check points along that way where the entrant will pick a playing card.
iv. Does my navigator have to be an NCCC member?
1. No.
v. Gimme a hint!
1. Some times a cigar is just a cigar….
a. Just that, you need to realize that sometimes the Rallymaster really is talking about a cigar and not something else.
2. FAR could really be near…
a. FAR, could mean: First Available Right
3. Checkpoints are not what they may seem….
a. Some times denoted by a sign, in which case the driver instructions will show you a sign.Be observant, as the signs may look like the one at the drivers meeting, but could have a minor difference
4. Rallymasters will do there best to trick you and test your powers of observation.
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- Funkhana
i. What the heck is a Funkhana?
1. Something akin to a cross between a Rallye and a very-low speed autocross.Driver and navigator may be physically challenged to do complete gimmicks placed along the course
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- High Speed
i. What is a high speed?
1. Any speed event in which speeds over 80mph may be attained
ii. Why do I need a “License” to compete?
1. High-Speed is inherently more dangerous and rather than encourage members to put them selves at risk by taking there new Corvette on the track, we’ve required you to get some “seat time” prior to getting on the high speed tracks.
iii. How do I get a High Speed License?
1. The simple answer is, you must prove that you have competed in 10 speed events in the past 18 months.The NCCC rule is more extensive in outlining what is required and you should really consult that document.
iv. Do I need a fire suit?
1. Not unless you are running Group III.
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i. Pretty simple, just compete in any NCCC clubs’ sanctioned events
- What are National Points?
i. NCCC points that accrue towards a national points championship
- What are Regional Points?
i. Same as the national points but broken down to the regional awards specifications.
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- What is NCCC?
- The National Council of Corvette Clubs, the key words here are “National”, “Council” and “Clubs”. It is a nationwide affiliation of member clubs forming a sanctioning body that oversees the competition program and provides a uniform rulebook for all clubs to compete by.
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The National Council of Corvette Clubs, Inc. (NCCC) was founded as an all volunteer, non-profit organization in 1959 by a small group of Corvette owners/enthusiasts!
The purpose of NCCC was (and still is) to promote interest in Corvette ownership and operation, to publish information on the use and operation of the Corvette and to establish an organized effort to encourage others to participate in the enjoyment connected with the use of the Corvette!
The Competition Program is administered at the National level. This is a major BENEFIT to Member Clubs. The purpose is to encourage interactivity between individual Clubs within NCCC. The largest single BENEFIT most obvious is the insurance program provided by K&K Insurance Company, which is a third party insurance; covering ALL MEETINGS, SOCIALS, CARAVANS, CAR SHOWS and COMPETITION EVENTS. Below is an abbreviated listing of the coverage under this policy:
"Products-Completed Operations Aggregate Limit" $1,000,000.00
"Personal and Advertising Injury Limit" $1,000,000.00
"Each Occurrence Limit" $1,000,000.00
"Fire Damage Limit" (any one fire) $ 300,000.00
"Medical Expense Limit" (any one person) $ 5,000.00
(various locations)
COVERAGE COMPOSITE RATE
Non-competitive Event Liability Per Member
Rallye Event Liability Per Event
Competitive Event Liability Per Event
(This does not cover travel to and from supervised, insured, sponsored events)
There are many other BENEFITS you
receive from your National Council of Corvette Clubs:
Publication: BLUE BARS MAGAZINE Is our NCCC Newsletter that is published 4 times a year and is a wonderful example of the Corvette fun that NCCC generates.
Charity: NCCC has donated over $100,000.00 to the National Kidney Foundation in 2000. Each year, NCCC raffles off a brand new Corvette and the proceeds go to the National Kidney Foundation. Regions and Clubs may choose to donate $500.00 or more towards the Scholarship Program which benefits the children of NCCC Members.
Competition Programs: NCCC has organized a comprehensive National Competition Program which all of our Clubs may participate in. We have a set of Rules that are Nationally recognized and followed. We have a National Points Standing compilation that is maintained by the Vice President of Competition and a Regional Points Standing that each Regional Competition Director is responsible to maintain.
NCCC Displays: NCCC has two traveling Displays the are shipped out to Member Clubs to use at Shows to help promote their Club and NCCC. These Displays have proven to be very effecting in helping Clubs get local Members and generate a lot of interest.
NCCC Website: NCCC has a vast website that connects all of our Regions together. It is a central location for NCCC Members to get information on events and keep up on the pulse of NCCC Corvette Membership. It is home the NCCC Classified Section which has been extremely effective in the sales of Members Corvette related items.
Future Corvette Owners Association: FCOA - the Since 1991 FUTURE CORVETTE OWNERS ASSOCIATION has been the youth organization of the National Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC), the largest non-profit Corvette organization in the United States. A unique "Corvette Club for kids", it has Mid America Designs as its main sponsor. FCOA projects are also supported by other major automotive-related businesses. Its mission is to instill and then maintain an interest in the Corvette hobby within the younger generation.
Membership Packets: Each NCCC Member receives an NCCC Membership card, many discounts for various businesses, updates on our NCCC Rule Book and much more. You may purchase NCCC items through our "Goodie Store"as well.
Annual Convention : NCCC hosts an Annual Convention in different parts of our Country. Our 2001 Convention was in Bowling Green, Ky. The 2002 Convention was in Indianapolis. The East Region sponsored ( 2003 )Convention was in Hangerstown, MD.
FUN!NCCC is based on having fun with your Corvette! We have so many Clubs and Members that enjoy their Corvettes and have made life long friends through this fine Council! You will not find any kinder Corvette people anywhere! NCCC brings the Corvette community together to honor America's True Sports Car: THE CORVETTE!
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i. You’ll need at least 12 Corvette owing people (members) to create a new club recognized by NCCC
- Types of membership
i. Primary – Corvette owner
ii. Spouse – spouse of Primary member
iii. Life – Corvette owner that has paid the fee for lifetime membership
iv. Member-At_large – a member who belongs to NCCC but has no club affiliation
v. Associate Member – former NCCC members that no longer own a Corvette
vi. Dependent – The child of any primary or spouse member who is between the ages of 16 and 21.
- Regional boundaries
i. Boundaries that describe the shape/area of each region are described in the rule book.In the case of the East Region, the boundaries are defined as: State of Pennsylvania east of Route 219, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Washington D.C. and Virginia.