Bradan Donaldson
Monday, Jul 29, 2024
It seems that every year something amazing rolls out of the Corvette factory in Bowling Green, Kentucky. For 2024, their “something amazing” is the jaw-dropping 2025 ZR1 Corvette; a vehicle that’s been hyped for years and on Thursday, July 25, was unveiled to the world. That same ZR1 model has been confirmed for debut at Corvettes at Carlisle, August 22-24 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds.
Gates open at 7 AM on Thursday the 22nd and with Team Chevrolet’s popular presence at the event, they always draw a crowd, both in their display tent and at the stage as part of vehicle walkarounds. With the ZR1 confirmed, there’s no doubt the collective eyes of the event will be focused on the car and its 5.5L, twin-turbocharged DOHC flat-plan crank V8 engine; an engine that’s capable of 1,064 horsepower as a factory option off the dealer lot.
There are so many amazing specs on this car it’s hard to summarize them all on one page, but the Chevrolet media page breaks them down in detail, including details on the unique aluminum wheels, a newly designed carbon fiber roof, LT7 engine intake finished in Edge Blue, and more. What’s easy to outline is that Team Chevrolet WILL BE at Corvettes at Carlisle with at least one, but likely more than one ZR1 Corvette. New colors available for this highly sought-after ride include Competition Yellow, Hysteria Purple, and Sebring Orange.
Not only can guests see the ZR1 in person, but they can hear all about it from Team Chevrolet. Their minds behind the machines will be easily accessible at the Team Chevrolet tent, with stage walkarounds likely too. There, attendees can not only see the car under the bright Carlisle sun, but see it in motion AND hear its engine rev. There are also planned tech sessions on the ZR1 with certified GM Technician Paul Koerner. Koerner will discuss its 1970 humble beginnings through the boom of its rage and power in 2025. Learn about the technology, balance, and luxury that make the ZR1 so amazing to drive and own.
Team Chevrolet is just one amazing element of Corvettes at Carlisle 2024. There’s a planned Challenge Car reunion, including nearly a dozen drivers from the original series, a 50-year display of 1974 Corvettes, Chip’s Choice which is focusing on “Mean Corvettes” this year, plus some fun with C4s, the NCRS Gallery, NCCC Judging, and more. Finally, as guests enjoy all that 2024 has to offer, including the ZR1, they should quickly make plans for next year, as it’s been confirmed that Chip’s Choice 2025 will make the ZR1 its central focus.
Online registration for the Aerolarri Fun Field is open now through Monday, August 19, with in-person registration available thereafter. Meanwhile, discounted spectator admission tickets are available online and in advance of the show, with kids 12 and under always admitted free. Call 717-243-7855 today or visit CarlisleEvents.com to learn more!
Source: Carlisle Events
