Welcome to Episode 9 of Corvette Racing’s Series: Track to Street. In this installment, Oliver Gavin, driver of the no. 4 Corvette, and Ken Flory, chief engineer of the no. 3 Corvette, show they know what it takes to compete in long distance races. Both are accomplished marathon runners and successful Corvette Racing competitors. Gavin speaks about his experiences both on and off the track, as he compares the mindset and environments for both sports. He also talks about the focus and determination that drive him to compete at a high level.

On this episode of Corvette Racing’s Track to Street series we look deeper into the ongoing development process known as Cascade Engineering. There are dozens of faces that make Corvette Racing run and this episode explores their role in turning out a better Corvette. The team works continually to improve the Chevrolet Corvette, ensuring that each model is more advanced than the one that preceded it. Take a look and see what goes into producing the Corvette for the best overall experience, both on and off the track.

The vehicle is supposed to be ready for the 2012 model year, and will make an appearance at next January’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit. We’re still crossing out fingers for an updated IROC.

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Holland is a small town that will be home to the new LG Chem-owned Compact Power battery plant, a key supplier of Volt equipment.

The extended-range Volt is capable of 40 all-electric miles, and can travel for 340 miles on a single tank of gas, according to Chevrolet. Real world tests have yet to be complete – but it will most likely do better than a Chevy Avalanche.

During the groundbreaking ceremony at Compact Power’s upcoming facility, President Obama said the location will be a key factor in creating growth in the American high-tech industry. The plant was given the go-ahead after receiving a $151 million U.S. stimulus grant, roughly half the cost of the total project.

Chevrolet Volt is coming to dealers in late 2010. If you’re in Chicago visit Phillips Chevrolet.

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Watch as a 638 horsepower 6.2L super-charged LS9 engine is hand built from start to finish at the GM Performance Build Center in Wixom, Michigan.

The LS9 is made for the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and the most powerful engine General Motors builds. With the new Corvette Engine Build Experience, customers of the Corvette ZR1 or Z06 choose an option to come to Wixom and, under supervision of skilled professional engine builders, actually build the very LS7 or LS9 Engine that will later be installed their own Corvette.

As Corvette Racing gets ready to head to American LeMans and challenge rivals such as Aston Martin on the track, we take a look at the team’s long standing history. In the 5th episode of Track to Street: Corvette Racing Series, we’re given a history lesson on the story of Corvette Racing at Le Mans, and how it all began 50 years ago at the 24 hour race. Take a look at the behind-the-scenes footage, which includes a chronicle of the Corvette’s evolution as well as some interviews with key team-members of the past and present and what the 24 hours of Le Mans means to them. Among those interviewed were famed drivers Dick Guldstrand and Dick Thompson, as well as current team Ambassador, Ron Fellows.

See how the Corvette racing team ups their technological advantage on the course. Go behind the scenes to see how the Corvette Racing team incorporates a myriad of innovations to effectively compete in the ALMS Green Racing Challenge. The team utilizes everything from carbon fiber doors to reduce weight and drag, to head lamps and air-conditioning systems that use less power.

Inside the 2011 Chevy Cruze drivers will find an integrated dashboard, a sleek, two-tone color scheme and a style that is uniquely its own. Watch as Dave Lyon, GM Interior Designer, explains how the Cruze features an interior that rivals a luxury vehicle.