Corvette Owners Rev Up to Fight Pediatric Cancer

The 18th annual Bay Area Corvette Club Show at Dimmitt Chevrolet in Clearwater will benefit the Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

The show is scheduled to roll into Dimmitt Chevrolet on Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Opening ceremonies are set for 11 a.m.

Each year the club chooses a nonprofit organization to benefit from money raised. The cancer foundation was announced as this year’s recipient. The organization will receive proceeds from entry fees, chance drawing tickets, a 50/50 raffle and a live auction.

“We hold this show once a year with the intent of raising money for a specific charity the club selects early in the year,” said Jack Tipton, president of the Bay Area Corvette Club.

Visitors who stop by the show will find entry is free and more than 100 cars are expected. A total of 11 classes of Corvettes should be on site, representing the seven generations of the Corvette from C1 to C7, plus a class for modified and custom. The Top 3 cars in each class will receive trophies.

While the show is still a few weeks away, Corvette owners who want to show off their rides will find there’s still time to enter. Information is available on the Bay Area Corvette Club website. The cost to enter is $25 for preregistration and $30 on the day of the show.

Photo courtesy of the Bay Area Corvette Club

Corvette Show at Dimmitt Benefits Suncoast Animal League

On Saturday, Oct. 18, Dimmitt Chevrolet hosted the 17^th Annual Bay Area Corvette Club (BACC) gathering, benefiting the Suncoast Animal League. More than 700 Corvette enthusiasts attended the festive affair, which featured dozens of meticulously maintained Corvettes on display for all to enjoy. Dimmitt Chevrolet is an official sponsor of the BACC.

As part of the organization’s commitment to the local community, the event benefited the Suncoast Animal League, a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter located in Palm Harbor. An Adopt-A-Thon was held during the event, and 10 animals were either placed in foster care or adopted. Additionally, the BACC donated $1,500 to this worthwhile organization.

“The Bay Area Corvette Club finished another banner year with its sponsor Dimmitt Chevrolet of Clearwater, Florida,” said BACC President Andrew Domarasky. “In addition to being a social club committed to promotion and enjoyment of ‘Americas Sports Car’ through motoring events such as Corvette Show participation, Autocross, and high-speed events, BACC’s charter is to support local charities through monetary donations and promotion at its two yearly Corvette shows.”