Colorado Springs Welcomes the National Council of Corvette Clubs

Colorado Springs Welcomes the National Council of Corvette Clubs

Economic Impact to the City will be Over Half a Million Dollars

The Colorado Springs Crowne Plaza Hotel is hosting the National Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC's) 50th Convention through August 15th. This isn’t “just another car show;” these enthusiasts are expected to bring an amazing economic impact of well over a 1/2 million dollars into our city at a time when it is needed. Nearly 400 Corvettes and 750 participants from over 30 states have gathered for a weeklong birthday celebration. In today’s economic recession, it is extremely notable that a group meets attendee expectations and decides to extend their vacation in our beautiful Pikes Peak region. For example, this group has well exceeded their original projection of room nights by picking up over 2,000 room nights at the host hotel, the Crowne Plaza this week alone. That is over 600 room nights more than they originally expected. Attendees will be visiting our attractions, eating in our restaurants and hopefully they experience our Colorado Springs hospitality. You may see the volunteers around town wearing bright orange t-shirts displaying the "Corvettes with Altitude" logo. You can't miss them!

The NCCC has a full week planned of activities throughout the region. Most participants will arrive today, but the kick off really begins Saturday night. Monday will be full of judging for the Concourse car show, Funkhana and People's Choice Car Show. The Rally will start at 9 a.m. at the front entrance of the Crowne Plaza. It should be quite a site! The event ends Monday with a trek to the Flying W Ranch. Tuesday and Wednesday promise more fun with both high and low speed autocrosses at the Pikes Peak International Raceway. Spectators who are not part of the convention can pay $5 to see some great action. Tuesday evening festivities will feature an escorted parade starting at the Crowne Plaza and ending in Woodland Park with a delicious BBQ. Thursday offers drag racing at Bandimere Raceway in Morrison. Again, spectators can enjoy this for just $5. Friday is busy with the Awards Breakfast and NCCC Awards Dinner and saying goodbye to friends old and new. The majority of the group will be leaving town toward the end of the week but many have also decided to stay and continue to enjoy Colorado Springs.

In addition to spending the week in our area, they are also a proud Gold sponsor of the NKF's (National Kidney Foundation) US Transplant Games. NCCC has chosen the National Kidney Foundation as its charity for around 10 years. They are raffling off a 2009 Corvette this week and 100% of the proceeds go to the National Kidney Foundation. In 2008, they donated over $85,000 to the very deserving organization. You can purchase your single raffle ticket for just $10 or 3 for $25 from the volunteers in front of the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The car is proudly displayed and the money goes to a great cause.