According to a recent newsletter, the National Council of Corvette Clubs or NCCC has not banned the Chevy Corvette E-Ray from NCCC events, as was previously reported.
NCCC President Deb Murphy published a message at the start of May 2023 stating “hybrids are allowed at our competitions and E-Rays will be welcomed at our events,” specifically naming the Chevy Corvette C8 E-Ray as eligible to appear and compete.
The NCCC president went on to detail the reasons why the Chevy Corvette C8 E-Ray is now confirmed for full participation in NCCC events. She cited the greater than 1,500 laps successfully and safely completed by the Corvette E-Ray during track testing.
The hybrid Vette proved durable and able to complete continuous lapping, Murphy said. It also met crash test standards set by the NHTSA, while ISO and SAE confirmed the Chevy Corvette E-Ray battery’s central location in the vehicle protects it from damage during impacts. The battery self-disengages if its sensors determine it has been damaged as an additional safeguard.
Murphy claimed hybrid cars such as the Chevy Corvette E-Ray are not included in the NCCC’s rule limiting electric vehicles at their events and competitions. The NCCC issued the ruling against EVs in their competitions and parking areas out of concern about dangerous, difficult to extinguish EV battery fires.
Despite President Deb Murphy’s assurances, the NCCC rulebook states that “Electric Vehicles/Hybrids using lithium type battery packs are prohibited in Competitive events. If driven to NCCC events, they should be parked 30 feet minimum from structures or other vehicles.” The rule does not say the restrictions are limited to plug-in vehicles as Murphy claimed in her May message.
As a reminder, the 2024 Corvette E-Ray is motivated by a pairing of the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 LT2 gasoline engine, developing 495 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, with an electric motor delivering 160 horsepower and 125 pound-feet to the front axle. Total output is a whopping 655 horsepower. The E-Ray is also exclusively equipped with a new variant of the C8’s dual-clutch, eight speed automatic transmission (RPO code MLH).
Under the skin, the Corvette E-Ray rides on the GM Y2 platform, similar to all C8 variants. The hybrid Vette will be available at dealerships in late 2023, with production taking place alongside the C8 Stingray and C8 Z06 models at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky.
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Let me guess, JP Morgan Chase/Blackrock called and said if they didn’t allow hybrids/EV’s and follow ESG’s to a T then they would loose their bank accounts, because they have to sell all those solar panels they invested in.
Hybrids are the best of both technologies, and save money with better MPG, and lesser maintenance, especially engine and brakes. And they last longer, too. Just look at the twin Crawler Transporters that NASA uses to carry rockets to the launch pads. Both are hybrids and running since 1967!
GM called NCCC and told them to unban immediately as many E-Ray orders would be cancelled otherwise since many would not want to not be able to attend these events.
Absolutely! The only reason for her statement was due to pressure from GM Execs. They most likely told her to make the change or they would no longer sanction NCCC events.
Say what you will or may! Don’t know what all the talk’s about, GM can’t get the plan Stingray out the door, and don’t fool yourselves it isn’t ALL about supply chain.