GSR HOME Back to the Home Page GSR COMMUNITY Join the GSR Register your 96 GS Register your C6 GS Enter the GSR Forum Join our Email List Sign our Guestbook GSR Photo Gallery View our FLASH Intro GSR SHOPPING Visit the GSR Store GSR Classifieds Group Purchase Page 1996 GS Values 1996 GS Buyer's Guide GS INFO & SPECS 1963 Grand Sport History 1996 Grand Sport History 2010 C6 GS Info 1996 GS & LT4 Data LT1 vs LT4 LT4 Dyno Page 1996 GS & LT4 FAQ C6 GS FAQ GS Photo Gallery GS Vanity Tags GS Collectibles Where in the World? GSR INFO About the GSR GSR Member Benefits GSR NCM Brick Page GSR Events GSR Links GSR Sponsors Donate to the GSR Advertising MEMBERS ONLY Members Only Page GSR Discount Codes 2010 C6 GS Info 96 GS & LT4 Tech Tips 96 GS/RPO Database 96 GS Owners List GSR Membership Roster Grand Sport Videos! Grand Sport STUFF! Forgotten Password GSR Membership Status Wallpaper of the Month NCM Visit the NCM Watch the NCM Video! NCM Build Sheets NCM Corvette Raffle NCM Insurance CONTACT US How to Contact the GSR	All about the Grand Sport Registry HISTORY: The GSR was founded in 1996 by Jim Van Dorn, owner of California-based Auto Masters now located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Auto Masters is a very well known and respected shop for some extreme high performance Corvettes, including Grand Sports and ZR-1's. Jim literally eats, breathes, and sleeps high performance, and was greatly involved in the Corvette Pirate Racing program, so he was immediately drawn to such Corvettes as the ZR-1 and later, the Grand Sport. With the passing of the ZR-1 in 1995, Jim recognized the potential and enthusiastic following the newly introduced, limited edition Grand Sport would produce. So in 1996 he formed the Grand Sport Owners Registry and set out to gather and share as much information about these unique Corvettes and their owners as he possibly could. With the help of just a handful of other enthusiasts (most notably Rick White and Colleen "Col" Egan), he canvassed GS owners through online Forums, correspondence with Corvette clubs, participation in Corvette events, and via the National Corvette Museum. The word spread quickly that a new, very active group of Corvette enthusiasts were now on the scene... the GSR. Due to the growing demands of his business and family, Jim reluctantly had to admit he did not have the time to devote to the GSR since it was growing at such a rapid pace. So he struck a deal with John "Hutch" Hutchinson of Orlando, Florida, to take over the reigns of the GSR, revitalize it, and attempt to grow it into a nationwide enthusiast organization all Corvette owners could be proud of. And the rest as they say, is history. TODAY: Since those early days the Grand Sport Registry has grown to a sizable mature organization with an ever expanding list of members stretching across the country and as far away as Europe and Australia. We have tracked down certain ownership and vehicle information on nearly 90% of all 1,000 1996 Grand Sports and have verified the RPO option data on every single car. The GSR is the only Grand Sport enthusiast organization licensed by General Motors to use its trademarks for the purpose of expanding interest in the marque and helping its members get more enjoyment out of their Corvette ownership. MEMBERSHIP: Membership in the Grand Sport Registry is open to owners of 2010 and newer Grand Sport Corvettes, the limited edition 1996 Grand Sport Corvettes, regular production LT4s, 1963 GS replicas, and for that matter, all Corvette enthusiasts. Grand Sport ownership is certainly encouraged but is not required to join in the fun. Certain GM Engineers and the owners of the five original 1963 Grand Sports are recognized as Honorary Lifetime Members. NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUM: Thanks to the dedication and generosity of its members, the GSR is also a proud Lifetime Club/Business Member of the National Corvette Museum and we gladly support that fine 501c3 organization that does so much for Corvette owners worldwide. The GSR frequently conducts member supported fund raisers for the NCM and encourages all its members to become Museum members, as well. But like that old song goes, "We've only just begun." Hope you'll stick around for the ride as its bound to be a lot of fun. So come on... be a "Stinker" and join the GSR today! Register your 1996 Grand Sport with the GSR Register your 2010 or newer Grand Sport with the GSR Become a member of the Official Grand Sport Registry
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