Plateau Corvette Club

Corvette — "The Great American Sports Car" e-mail: plateaucorvette@gmail.com- Club Sponsor " Dave Kirk Automotive"

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The Plateau Corvette Club is based in Crossville Tennessee.

  • PCC October Tech Talk

    The plan for October 22 Tech Talk, hosted by Ted and Angie, was simple: meet at Casa Grande on Peavine Road in Crossville for lunch, then gather in their garage for an afternoon of Corvette tips, tricks, and conversation.

    But when the weather is picture perfect and the roads are calling, Corvette owners have a way of improving on even the best plans!

    A small group of members from Sparta, consisting of four Corvettes and eight club members, met at 9:30 a.m. and, after a brief driver’s meeting, headed toward Crossville via some of our favorite back roads. The morning “curve therapy” provided the perfect start to what would turn out to be an outstanding day.

    Upon arriving at Casa Grande, the Sparta group joined other club members for a delicious lunch filled with good food and great conversation. Afterward, a gleaming parade of Corvettes caravaned to Ted and Angie’s home, where everyone circled up to begin the Tech Talk.

    Although there was no formal guest speaker, the discussion was anything but short on information. Members shared experiences, ideas, and recommendations on a wide variety of topics, including:

    🔹 Lighting solutions for illuminating the “Team Chevy” logo on C8 Corvettes

    🔹 Throttle controllers and the immediate response they provide

    🔹 Using YouTube videos as a valuable resource for DIY installations and modifications

    🔹 The benefits and practical uses of the built-in Performance Data Recorder (PDR)

    🔹 Favorite window-cleaning products and techniques

    🔹 The importance of Top Tier fuels and additives to help keep engines performing their best

    🔹 Carbon fiber and carbon flash accessories and modifications

    The discussion was lively and engaging, with questions, answers, experiences, and plenty of friendly banter flowing freely among the group. One of the best things about Tech Talks is that everyone leaves having learned something new, whether they’re a seasoned Corvette owner or a first-time enthusiast.

    Following the discussion, Ted and Angie treated everyone to refreshments and fellowship before members began heading their separate directions. Some pointed their Corvettes toward home, while others followed Roger on one final spirited cruise through the beautiful Tennessee curves. The day wrapped up with a well-earned stop at Dairy Queen, where ice cream, laughter, and stories provided the perfect ending to a terrific day.

    A huge thank you to Ted and Angie for opening their home and hosting this month’s Tech Talk, and thank you to Roger for organizing both the pre- and post-Tech Talk rides that were enjoyed by all.

    If you missed this month’s Tech Talk, you missed a good one! We hope to see you at the next gathering.

    Enjoy a few photos (thanks to Ted & Kathy) from a beautiful day of Corvettes, learning, fellowship, and fun!

  • Hendrick Chevrolet Racing Complex

    On October 16-17, a group of Plateau Corvette Club members traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the Queen City Corvette Club’s Corvette Show held at the world-famous Rick Hendrick Chevrolet and Racing Complex.

    A special thank you to Dan and Claudia Manring for hosting this fun overnight adventure and giving our members another opportunity to hit the road together in pursuit of great cars, great memories, and great friends.

    The trip was much more than just a car show. Members took the scenic route to the Charlotte area and made a stop at the impressive Memory Lane Museum in Mooresville, where they enjoyed everything from Model T’s and Model A’s to vintage NASCAR race cars, quarter midgets, pedal cars, tractors, and even some unique pieces of racing history.

    One of the highlights of the weekend was a guided tour of Rick Hendrick’s private Heritage Collection, an extraordinary collection that is not open to the public and can only be viewed by invitation or special group tour. Although cameras were not permitted inside, everyone agreed it was a truly unforgettable experience filled with some of the most remarkable automobiles many had ever seen.

    The following day, members attended the Queen City Corvette Club’s Corvette-only show on the grounds of the Rick Hendrick Racing campus. Surrounded by race shops, championship-winning history, and hundreds of beautiful Corvettes, it was a dream destination for any automotive enthusiast.

    As much as we enjoyed the cars and attractions, some of the best memories came from spending time together, traveling the back roads, sharing meals, and supporting another Corvette club’s event. That’s one of the things that makes the Corvette community so special.

    Thank you to the Queen City Corvette Club for hosting a wonderful event, and thank you again to Dan and Claudia Manring for organizing a fantastic weekend getaway for our members.

    Enjoy a few photos from the trip (many thanks to Claudia and Sharon for the photos)  and imagine the ones we couldn’t take inside the Heritage Collection!

  • ETCC Car Show – Oct. 11

    Despite rainy skies and dreary weather brought on by the remnants of Hurricane Isaias, members of the Plateau Corvette Club were happy to attend the 56th Annual East Tennessee Corvette Club Car Show at Reeder Chevrolet on October 11.

    Our friends at the East Tennessee Corvette Club did an outstanding job adapting to the weather by moving the show cars and judging indoors, ensuring the event could go on comfortably despite the conditions. Their efforts paid off with a wonderful turnout and a great day of Corvette fellowship.

    The event featured beautiful Corvettes, a bake sale, and a silent auction, giving everyone plenty to enjoy throughout the day. We are proud to congratulate club member Charlie Manker on earning a Best-in-Class award, and our members were honored to bring home the Club Participation Award as well.

    One of the best parts of being in the Corvette community is supporting our sister clubs when they host events. Rain or shine, we wouldn’t have missed this one for the world. The hospitality, organization, and enthusiasm of the East Tennessee Corvette Club made for a terrific day, and we were grateful to be part of it.

  • Our October 2026 Club Meeting

    If you haven’t attended a recent club meeting, what are you waiting for? (I hope everyone is feeling well) We want to see old faces again, catch up on how you’re doing and meet new people who have the same passion for all things Corvette.  At the October meeting we filled the Chairs with dedicated and enthusiastic PCC members and welcomed some new members to the club. There is still room on the calendar in 2026 to attend one more club meeting, attend some pop-up rides and join us for a great Christmas party. Reach out if you would like more information about our wonderful Corvette Club.

  • Benefit Poker Run for Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Detective Gary Harris.

    September 26th was a day for Cards, Curves, and Coming Together for Gary Harris

    Last Saturday, members of the Plateau Corvette Club had the honor of participating in the Benefit Poker Run for Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Detective Gary Harris.

    Our club was proud to be represented by 9 Corvettes and 17 members, all coming together for a great cause!!

    The event featured a silent auction, and several of our members went home as lucky winners with some fantastic items. But the true highlight of the day wasn’t what people took home… it was what they gave back.

    In a moment that perfectly embodied the spirit of the event, our own Richard Holt set the standard by winning the prize for the Worst Poker Hand and immediately donating his winnings back to Detective Gary Harris.

    His generosity inspired others, and before long, both the 2nd Place Poker Hand Winner and the 1st Place Poker Hand Winner followed suit, donating their prize money back as well.

    Those moments remind us what events like this are really about. It’s not about winning. It’s not about the cards. It’s about neighbors helping neighbors, friends helping friends, and a community coming together to lift up one of its own.

    We truly live in a community that cares, and we were honored to be a small part of it!

  • Crusin’ Into Fall Car Show 2026

    September 19, 2026

    Our club’s annual car show (Crusin’ Into Fall) was originally scheduled for September 12th, but due to an unforgiving rain forecast, we postponed the event until the next weekend, September 19th. Attendance was a bit down from previous years, but that was expected when we shifted to the rain date. We still had about 88 amazing vehicles in attendance. With the help from generous donations, our clubs bake sale and raffle prizes, we raised nearly $2000 for our charities.

    The two chosen charities for this year’s donations are; Upper Cumberland Children’s Advocacy Center located in Cookeville Tennessee and House of Hope which is located in Crossville Tennessee.

  • PCC Tech Talk / Sept 16, 2026

    Another great tech talk hosted by Dan and Claudia Manring. Thanks to Kruise Tiegs from Kruise’s Auto Detail for being present and talking to us about his vehicle detailing business. Thanks also to Les Rhoades for his presentation of the INNOVA SD35 OBD 2 port diagnostic code reader and further discussion on the new ACDelco PF64 filter, which has changed from blue to black (now PF-64A).

  • Car Show POSTPONED Due To Weather

    New Date: Saturady September 19th
    Time: 11am-3pm (Central Time)

  • Labor Day Car Show, Sept 7th

    On the Labor Day Holiday, September 7th, Les and Kelly Rhoades (in their Jeep, because the Corvette was in the shop getting two wheels replaced) hosted a PCC club cruise with the support from Terry and Sharon Pearson who helped lead the way.  Six PCC Corvettes (12 club members total) attended the 11th Annual Netherland Church of Christ, Labor Day Car Show.

    The great bluegrass music was performed by the band; Conspiracy To Kill A Possum. I’m glad we arrived a bit early and secured some great asphalt parking spots because by 9:30, groups of 30 or more cars were streaming in seemingly nonstop. The show is from 10am-Noon. This is the third year I have attended this event and clearly it was the largest attendance I have seen. After the show, we drove down to Cookeville and ate lunch at Crawdaddy’s restaurant. This show is a don’t miss annual event. Maybe we’ll see you next year.

  • Cruisin” Into Fall Car Show – August 12, 2026

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