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WATKINS GLEN, NY (WETM) – A rare and legendary race car is being celebrated with a special evening.

The International Motor Racing Research Center at Watkins Glen is hosting the “Greatest Corvette Story Ever Told” event on Saturday. From 6 to 8 p.m. in the Watkins Glen Elementary School auditorium, three big names associated with the legendary 1960 Camoradi USA Corvette racer will speak about their connection to the car. Chuck Schroedel, a former Camoradi Corvette crew member, will be on hand at the free event alongside the car’s current owner, Dominick Testa, and Corvette historian Richard Prince.

In addition to the presentation, the Camoradi Corvette is currently on display at the IMRRC until Sunday.

According to Kip Zeiter, IMRRC visitor services and public relations coordinator, the presence of the legendary race car in the area is a thrill for car lovers and racing fans.

“Having a car on our soil that took part in what is probably the biggest endurance race in the world (Le Mans) 64 years ago is something very special,” said Zeiter.

Zeiter added that not only does the car have an amazing revival history, but it was also one of four Corvettes used in the 1960 Le Mans race.

As for the car’s history, salesman, pilot and car enthusiast Lloyd “Lucky” Casner acquired the Corvette as part of his up-and-coming racing team, Camoradi USA (also known as Casner Motor Racing Division). The following year, Casner piloted the featured Vette alongside Jim Jeffords, Fred Gamble, Lee Lilley and others. The team drove the iconic car at world-famous events at Le Mans, Havana, Daytona, Sebring, the Nürburgring and Sweden.

In 1960, the Camoradi Corvette’s career almost ended with a devastating accident on a trip through Sweden. Thirty years after the total loss, Corvette enthusiast Loren Lundberg recovered the remains of the vehicle and began restoring it together with Testa.

IMRRC’s “The Greatest Corvette Story Ever Told” offers the complete story of the 1960 Camoradi Corvette for free. Those interested in participating can visit the International Motor Racing Research Center at 610 South Decatur Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 or visit https://www.racingarchives.org/imrrc-blog/.