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Le Mans winner Oliver Gavin to appear at classic Corvette UK event

20th June 2007 Print
Le Mans winner Oliver Gavin to appear at classic Corvette UK event Fresh from the gruelling endurance challenge of last weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans race, Corvette Racing driver Oliver Gavin will be appearing at the Classic Corvette Club UK’s (CCCUK) Summer Nationals event in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire on June 23 and 24. Around 400 Corvettes are expected at the annual gathering, which is sponsored by Stratstone Corvette and takes place at Huntingdon Race Course. Gavin will be at the event on Sunday June 24 to assist with prize-giving at 3 pm.

Born in Huntingdon, Oliver Gavin has been scoring victories with Corvette Racing in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) since 2000 and has also racked up an impressive track record in the world-renowned 24 Hours of Le Mans race. From 46 starts for Corvette Racing, Gavin has won an incredible 24 races, including four GT1 class victories and two further podium finishes at Le Mans. In addition, Gavin’s achievements include winning two ALMS GT1 championships with Corvette Racing in 2005 and 2006.

The CCCUK Summer Nationals event is expected to draw hundreds of Corvettes and enthusiasts from across the country. The weekend’s activities will include Concours judging for the best Corvette and presentations from Corvette industry experts. Stratstone Corvette, who are sponsoring the event, will display two of the latest Corvettes - the Corvette Z06 ‘Ron Fellows Edition’ and the Corvette ‘Victory Edition’ - both of which are highly exclusive models with strictly limited availability.

The Classic Corvette Club UK Summer Nationals event takes place on Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24 between 9 am and 4 pm at Huntingdon Race Course. For further details go to corvetteclub.org.uk. For further information from Stratstone Corvette go to stratstonecorvette.com or call 0845 833 0776.

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Le Mans winner Oliver Gavin to appear at classic Corvette UK event