Detroit – Chevrolet and Road America have announced a multifaceted marketing partnership that will put Chevrolet in the spotlight at one of America's premier racing venues. Chevrolet is now the Official Vehicle of Road America, the renowned Corvette Bridge will return to the historic track and the Corvette World Tribute will celebrate Corvette's rich racing heritage. 

A ceremony will be held to rededicate the famed Corvette Bridge, which spans the track at Turn 6. The Corvette Bridge was a signature landmark at the track from 1963-81, and the Corvette logo reappeared on the crossover in 1992. The Corvette World Tribute, to be held on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, following the seventh round of the ALMS, will include a Corvette racers reunion, club and pro series races, a concours, parade laps and other activities. Road America is working with the Registry of Corvette Race Cars (RCRC) to coordinate the Corvette World Tribute.

Road America figures prominently in Chevrolet's racing history. Wisconsin-based racers Augie Pabst and Jim Jeffords excelled in sports car racing in the early '60s with their Chevy-powered machines. The lightweight Grand Sport Corvette created by Corvette chief engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov rumbled through Road America's rolling hills with racing luminaries Roger Penske, Jim Hall and Hap Sharp sharing the driving chores. Notable Chevrolet racers who have made their mark on the legendary circuit include Tony DeLorenzo, Jerry Thompson, John Greenwood, John Heinricy, Ron Fellows and many more.
 

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Personally, Michael and Blake have spent hundreds of hours and thousands of miles learning , testing and in competition at Road America.  I would tell them of the days when “that” bridge used to be THE CORVETTE bridge.  Toyota Bridge did nothing for me.  I am so excited to see that picturesque bridge to once again carry the Corvette name.  Thank you Chevrolet!