We’re at that time of the year when time flies and the holidays blur together, forming a spastic whirlwind of running from one event to the next, with a bunch of chores and honey-do lists mashed into the mix. As we approach Thanksgiving 2024, CorvSport and yours truly would like to take a moment to pause for some reflection and gratitude. And we would like to hear from you, our faithful readers. What are you thankful for? [Author’s Note: This article is FREE and not behind a paywall. If/when any popups occur, please click to make them disappear and continue enjoying the article.]
To begin with, CorvSport is thankful for our faithful readers and members. It goes without saying that without you, we would not exist. It is your passion for our beloved Corvette that fuels our passion and obsession. On a more personal note, I am thankful for CorvSport’s General Manager, Cameron Martel. After my 17-year sentence as an owner/operator of a used car dealership ended in 2022 (I sold the biz!), I was looking to reinvent myself and was reminded of my longtime yearning to be an automotive writer. I found an old post from Cameron on Reddit, and after a few exchanges, I found myself in an actual one-on-one video interview!
Yikes! I had no traditional writing experience, “just” 130,000+ posts and casual content on the Corvette Forum, and the privilege of owning 20 Corvettes since my first in 1999 (at a youthful 31). Yet, despite this, Cameron sensed my passion for Corvettes and brought me on board. As I approach 500 articles, thank you, Cameron, for having confidence in me.
Now, these shout-outs are important, but without our Corvette, they are essentially meaningless. And it’s odd to think that there were a few times in the Corvette’s 71-year history when “America’s Sports Car” nearly died. Surprisingly, the first was just two years after its debut. Let’s begin.
Ground Zero: The Legend Who Ushered In The Corvette’s First V8
No article about the Corvettes that saved us would be complete without mentioning the man behind the greatness, Zora Arkus-Duntov. Over the last 12+ years since CorvSport was founded by Scott Kolecki, we have built a vast catalog and database from some of the best in the business, and it would be a disservice not to tap into it during this poignant Thanksgiving feature.
