General Membership Meeting
Registration Open
Watkins Glen International Opening Day
Saturday April 11th
Enjoy the thrill of driving your Corvette (or street car) for three paced laps on the historic Watkins Glen International Raceway. Watkins Glen International Raceway is a 3.4 mile road race course featuring 11 turns.
https://www.theglen.com/events/opening-weekend/
Opening Day, Saturday, April 11th is the first day Watkins Glen International opens the track back up to fans after the winter and allows fans to drive the track for 3 paced laps (for a reduced club cost). All ticket proceeds go to the R.A.C.E. foundation and will be donated to a charity of the track’s choosing.
How much does it cost? How do I buy tickets?
RCC Ticket Price: $29 per car Regular Pre-event Ticket Price: $34 per car Event Day Ticket Price: $35 per car
Ticket Link: https://am.ticketmaster.com/wgir/buy/opening-day?promocode=V0dJRFJJVkUy
Or
Follow Link: https://www.theglen.com/events/opening-weekend/
Press BUY NOW - Enter Promo Code: WGIDRIVE2 - Press Apply - Cost goes to $29 – Choose 1 or more sessions - Go To Checkout - Pay with credit card
1 ticket per car permits three laps around the raceway and you may purchase additional tickets to receive take additional laps.
After purchasing your laps, please register here so that we know who is planning to attend. Any questions, please contact event organizer: Gil Alexander see roster for contact information.
ROCHESTER CORVETTE CLUB specifics for Opening Day, Saturday, April 11th
Meeting Place: Wegman’s Canandaigua (Routes 5 & 20)
Gather: 9:30 am to 10:00 am Restrooms available
Depart for WGI: 10:00 am Arrive WGI: 11:00 am On Track: 11:30 am
If going separately, wait at Gate 2 on right side of driveway for the group. We will sign waivers and enter as a group. I expect that we will stage up behind the race garages. Restrooms available
Watkins Glen International is located at 2790 County Rt 16, Watkins Glen NY, 14891
When arriving, use Gate 2 directly off of County Rt 16 to enter the facility.
Staff will assist you in signing a waiver to participate in track laps. Each guest in the car will need to fill out and sign the waiver to participate.
RULES
Seatbelts must be worn at all times
Please keep your hands and mobile devices inside the vehicle
Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you
Maintain the speed as set by the pace car
DO NOT pass another vehicle, especially not the pace car
All participants are required to remain in their personal vehicles
Vehicle MUST be street legal. Motorcycles, rental cars, ATVs, golf carts, and/or large-capacity vehicles (15-passenger vans & buses) will not be permitted to drive the track
Drivers must be 18 years or older and a valid driver’s license & insurance are required upon arrival
Parent/legal guardian must accompany minors in the vehicle
All occupants must remain inside the vehicle at all times, with seatbelts on
Passengers are not permitted in truck beds
Helmets are not required.
The pace is set by the pace car and is meant to give visitors the opportunity to experience the raceway at a safe speed.
CORNER PITSTOP
After completing your laps, be sure to visit our 4 Corner Pit Stop area for refreshing drinks, snacks, exclusive merchandise, and much more!
I am told that TrackTime Photos will be onsite again taking pictures. Usually coming up the Esses at Turn 4 and by the Bus Stop at Turn 6.
RCC Event Organizer: Gil Alexander (See roster for contact information)
Center of Progress Building, NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13209
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 9am-4pm
https://www.cavalcadeofcarscny.com/
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will be held at
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RCC Spring Banquet
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Casa Larga Winery
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Save the date - May 17, 2026
More details to follow!
The Windmill Memorial Day Car Show
Monday, May 25th 8:00am to 3:00pm
The Windmill 3900 New York 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527
For more information go to: 2026 NCCC Convention
Father’s Day Car Show
Sonnenberg Gardens
Sunday June 21st, 11am – 3pm
$15.00 for a carload of 4 people or less.
Pre-sale online sales through 3 pm Friday, June 19th.
After this time, you can still bring your car to “Show Off Your Wheels” and register at the Show Car Entrance for $20.00 on the day of the show.
https://www.sonnenberg.org/event/fathers-day-car-show-2026/
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The Rochester Corvette Club Summer Picnic
Chef's Party House
1875 N. Union St., Spencerport, NY 14559
Save the date - July 12, 2026
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Syracuse Nationals
6th Annual East Bloomfield Historical Society Car, Motorcycle, and Tractor Show and Parade
Saturday July 25th
It is time to share your beautiful and unique vehicles with our community. It will be a day filled with excitement, entertainment, food, vendors, and memories that will last a lifetime.
July 26, 2026
A great car show with over 400 Vettes on the shore of Onieda Lake in Sylvan Beach. Great day if you like to see Vettes from all generations. We usually have someone lead a group from Rochester. Again this year we have a block of rooms in Vernon, NY for Saturday night for a short drive Sunday morning. If you would like info on the rooms you can contact me, Doug Rigerman. My info is in the Membership Roster or see me at a club meeting. Below is a link to info about the show.
Here is a link for more info
https://www.syracusecorvetteclub.com/vettes-at-the-beach
No General Club Membership Meeting This Month
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This Month
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3893 Bowen Rd., Lancaster, NY 14086
https://www.corvettesofbuffalo.com/
13th Annual Hilton's Classic Wheels on Main St.
For additional information please go to the website.
HOW TO REGISTER • By Mail: Mail the form attached to this flyer with a check
http://www.hiltonny.org/Classic-Wheels.html
https://www.facebook.com/HiltonsClassicWheels
http://hcwheels.org
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A number of RCC members attend this annual event and have for a number of years. If you would like to find out what people think about this event, attend a meeting and ask.
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https://www.theglen.com/events/hilliard-u-s-vintage-grand-prix/
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Here is a link to the flyer https://www.hiltonapplefestautoshow.org/
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More details to come!
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