The Lone Star Corvette Club of Dallas started in 1982 with a dozen or so people meeting in the founder's garage. With a diverse membership of over 1200, we all have one thing in common: our passion for America's sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette.

From humble beginnings in someone's garage to today, the LSCC has grown to one of the largest Corvette clubs in the United States. How? There's a very good reason: LSCC members like to have fun. We enjoy the camaraderie and the sense of pride that can only come from being interested in Corvettes. For example:

• Group trips — either out of state or somewhere in "Texas on a tank."
• Caravans — to dinner or participate in Cruise Nights at local drive-ins.
• Restoration of vintage Vettes — members restore and compete in the National Corvette Restoration Society; some have won the coveted Bloomington Gold Award.
• Racing — our avid racers know a lot of tricks for getting top performance out of an engine.
• Car shows — members compete in Shine and Show and concourse events; other members work the shows or share judging duties. Often we are honored to be asked to display our Corvettes at prominent area events.
• Car parts — the "Parts Nuts" go to swap meets. It is a great way to find parts for your cars or to make money getting rid of some parts.
• Shade tree mechanics — the best shade tree mechanics around.
• Classic car show — the largest Corvette show in the metroplex, The Lone Star Corvette Club's Classic, is held every year and draws registrants from across the country. Nolan Adams, author and leading authority on Corvette restoration, and Scott Legacy, EDS-sponsored driver, Larry Shinoda, and Neil Sperry are just a few of our honorees.

Our club sponsor, Young Chevrolet, offers us a generous discount on service and parts.

But we are more than just a fun-loving group of car fanatics. We also raise money for beneficiaries that get little or no funding from agencies.

• Texas Motor Speedway's Children's Charities
• Cedar Valley College where we have established a scholarship fund
• National Corvette Museum

So if you're not a member, join us today. If you are a member, join us at the meetings (business and social, back to back on the second Saturday of every month), on the race track, for dinner, for a trip or any of the many activities that keep your adrenaline pumping-your love affair with the Corvette.

Join us today! Become a member, or renew your membership.