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Vettes of Atlanta Magazine covers America's Corvette lifestyle, with a focus on Atlanta's Corvette clubs and events. From C8.R racing to Vette owner stories to the National Corvette Restoration Society. We bring you the latest on America's sports car.

09/30/2024

Exploring The World Of Gtechniq With Nathan Schutter

Among those seeking elite-level gloss and paint protection, the product of choice is often Gtechniq. Their family of products has been shown to produce a long-lasting protective coating for automotive, marine, and bicycle applications. Their high-tech nano coating provides a sacrificial layer that resists scuffs, minor scratches, dirt, road grime, and UV light. However, it's the jaw-dropping shine and deep luster that turns heads and brings home top-tier trophies. But how much do you know about the company or its ceramic coating lines? Equipped with our ten best questions, we went searching for answers. Fortunately, Nathan Schutter, Head of Marketing for Gtechniq, North America, sat down with us to shed light on this 23-year-old British company and its array of proven products.

19 min
04/13/2024

Dan Long Talks About Superformance & The 1963 Corvette Grand Sport

The 1963 Grand Sport is the stuff of legend among the Corvette faithful. The year was 1962, and Corvette's Chief Engineer, Zora Arkus-Duntov, was tired of losing. Chevrolet had been getting its backside kicked by Carroll Shelby and his Ford Cobras on road courses. At this point, Zora had enough, so he began secretly developing a lightweight race car to win the upcoming Sebring and Le Mans events. But Chevy's boardroom got wind of it and quickly put the kibosh to production. Fortunately, five of the Grand Sports were already completed and out the door before the project shutdown order was given. In the hands of renowned drivers like Roger Penske and Jim Hall, these five special Grand Sports dominated the competition from 1963 to 1967. Fast-forward to today, and these historic track cars easily fetch high seven figures when they come to market. So, what do you do if you want to experience this legendary track beast? This is where Superformance and its American distributor, Downforce Motorsports, enter the story. Superformance produces a complete rolling chassis replica of the much-sought-after 1963 Grand Sport. Needless to say, we were excited to talk with Dan Long, owner of Downforce Motorsports, to learn more about the famous Corvette and his other replica offerings.

20 min
04/05/2024

Talking To Frank Sancineto - The National Chair For The 30th Anniversary Caravan

They say all roads lead to the National Corvette Museum. That's especially true this August 29th - 31st, 2024, during the 30th Anniversary Caravan to Bowling Green. Every five years, the fiberglass faithful trek to the Museum from the four corners of the country and beyond. Organizing a national caravan with thousands of cars takes an experienced leader with proven skills. Fortunately, we have Frank Sancineto helming the project along with a cadre of time-tested state captains. In this podcast episode, we converse with Frank about being the National Chair, the importance of the state captains, and what to expect from the 2024 caravan.

14 min
01/22/2024

Dave Lezotte - The Voice of the Gwinnett Stripers Baseball Team

Do you want to be a hero at your next Corvette meeting? How might you ask? Invariably, sometime during your next meeting, someone will ask, "Does anyone have any suggestions for a club activity?" Raise your hand and suggest catching a game at the nearby minor league baseball stadium. If you're in Atlanta, the Gwinnett Stripers at Coolray Field is the obvious choice. If you've never seen a game at Coolray Field, then you're definitely missing out. The Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers play an exciting brand of baseball that is sure to entertain. To learn more, we asked Dave Lezotte, the Voice of the Gwinnett Stripers, to share his insights into the team, his career, and what it takes to be a broadcast announcer. If you've ever fancied yourself as the next Bob Uecker or Vin Scully, you'll enjoy this behind-the-scenes conversation.

26 min
01/13/2024

Sam Mahdavi, The Host Of Sam's Garage, Shares His Remarkable Career

It's hard to imagine someone in the automotive hobby not knowing of Sam Mahdavi and his popular Sam's Garage Show on MotorTrend TV. This master mechanic has shown hundreds of thousands of automotive enthusiasts how to diagnose and repair their vehicle problems over the years. Whether on his popular syndicated TV show or his years on the radio with his friend and mentor, Sam Memmolo. Sam Mahdavi's career emerged in 2004 through his involvement on the winning SEMA Installers Challenge team. From there, he's gone on to win two NDRA drag racing championships and many other NRDA podium appearances.

32 min
04/03/2023

The Inside Story Of Classic Glass Corvette Club's SuperVette Saturday

For decades, the yearly SuperVette Saturday event has been one of the largest All-Corvette gatherings in the Southeast. Thousands of devoted enthusiasts of America's Sports Car have attended this long-running event at Day's Chevrolet in Acworth. But how much do you honestly know about the event? We take you behind the scenes with a knowledgeable Classic Glass Corvette Club expert panel. Guiding this panel discussion is Steven Cassaniti, CGCC Club Store Manager. Joining Steven is David Klingensmith, President of CDCC, and Bob Catapano, SuperVette Saturday Manager.

23 min
02/23/2023

Talking With Greg Rush, CEO of Buyavette In Atlanta

Everyone has heard of Buyavette. If you've ever searched for a pristine Corvette, you've probably ended up on their website. Buyavette has a well-deserved national reputation among Corvette aficionados. But if you're like us, we wanted to know more. We wanted to do a deep dive into what makes Buyavette unique. So we sat down with Greg Rush, the CEO of Buyavette. What follows is our in-depth conversation with Greg about how he got started, his business philosophy, and a whole host of Corvette-related topics. All you have to do is hit the "Play" button to have a seat at the table during our discussion.

21 min
02/02/2023

Deb Murphy Shares Her Insights Into the National Council Of Corvette Clubs

Sure, you've heard about the National Council of Corvette Clubs, but how much do you really know about the group? For instance, did you know this is an all-volunteer organization? Or that they are a non-profit formed in 1959 by a small group of Corvette enthusiasts? Today, the NCCC has 250 clubs divided into 16 regions covering the country. All told, they have more than 19,000 members and are considered by many to be the largest non-profit, all-volunteer Corvette organization in the United States. Deb Murphy, the newly elected President, shares her considerable insights in this episode to tell us more about this venerable organization.

20 min

Vettes of Atlanta Magazine covers America's Corvette lifestyle, with a focus on Atlanta's Corvette clubs and events. From C8.R racing to Vette owner stories to the National Corvette Restoration Society. We bring you the latest on America's sports car.

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Rod Worley
Years Active

2021 - 2024
Episodes

16
Rating

Clean
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