British-born American racer Andy Pilgrim has been selected to join the National Corvette Museum board of directors. Pilgrim has deep ties to Corvette Racing and was inducted into the Corvette Hall of Fame in 2012. He was responsible for the first-ever win for the Corvette Racing program in 2000 alongside Ron Fellows. Today, he’s a leading safety advocate as the founder of the Traffic Safety Education Foundation.
“To be welcomed onto the National Corvette Museum Board is an incredible honor,” explained Pilgrim. “The Museum represents the heart and soul of the Corvette community, and I look forward to supporting its mission, engaging with fellow enthusiasts, and giving back to the people who’ve given me so much over the years.”
Andy Pilgrim
Pilgrim’s racing experience ranges from autocross to endurance racing to NASCAR. He was on the Corvette Racing team driving the C5-R in the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 2000-2003, earning a podium finish in the GTS class in all four races. He also drove for Cadillac Racing in the SPEED World Challenge (now called GT World Challenge America) from 2004-2008 and again from 2011-2014, and he won the championship in 2005. Additionally, he drove a Chevy in a pair of races in the NASCAR Busch Series in 2007 and in one race in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in 2011.
“Andy Pilgrim brings a rare combination of professional racing experience, Corvette passion, and a strong commitment to public service,” added Bryce Burklow, National Corvette Museum President and CEO. “His legacy is deeply woven into the fabric of Corvette Racing, and we’re excited about the insight and energy he will bring to the Board as we look to the future.”
Andy Pilgrim visited the National Corvette Museum in January 2025 and gave an oral history of his experience racing in the Corvette Challenge Series (above). The Corvette spec series, sanctioned by the SCCA, launched in 1988, and Pilgrim competed as an underdog who won two races in its inaugural season. The No. 18 C4 that he raced in the series is currently on display at the Museum’s Performance Gallery.
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