Members of the Meridian Corvette Association who placed at recent car shows in Pearl and New Orleans are , from left to right , David Croft , Paul Lampton , James Cannon and Greg Nave .
“ I ’ ve been liking them ever since the first one in 1953 . That is the first true American sports car .”
shows in hopes of attracting attention . In late May , Cannon , Lampton , Croft and Nave drove their cars to Pearl to take part in the sixth annual Vettes 4 Vets open car show , hosted by S . H . I . E . L . D . Corvette Club of Mississippi . More than 200 cars participated in the show , which raised money for veterans , and all four vehicles placed , winning a trophy for each of them . Their Corvettes were judged among the top 75 cars at the show .
Less than a month later , Cannon , Croft and Nave traveled to New Orleans to participate in a Corvette car show in the Crescent City that drew more than 400 entries from across the Southeast . Again , their cars each picked up a winning trophy , placing among the top 200 cars at the event .
Cannon said the association is currently open for new memberships and is open to all races , nationalities and both male and female members .
“ All we ’ re concerned about is that you love Corvettes and you want to participate in Corvette activities ,” he said , adding they especially welcome any female members . “ To see women driving their own Corvette and not just riding with their husband or boyfriend is an inspirational tool for other young ladies .”
Cannon said he sees a lot of interest in Corvettes with the younger generation , they just have a difficult time affording the car .
Anyone interested in joining the Meridian Corvette Association , can contact Cannon for more information at 601-632-4567 . M
David Croft pictured with his 2019 Corvette Stingray . www . meridianstar . com
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