Every Corvette enthusiast remembers the moment it all began. Mike Yager shares the unforgettable story of his first Corvette experience—a life-changing encounter that fueled a passion, launched Mid America Motorworks, and inspired generations of Corvette owners. Read the personal story behind one of the hobby’s most influential figures.
Before the ZR-1 headlines and LT1 performance gains, Chevrolet proved the C4 Corvette’s capability on the track with the Corvette Challenge Series. Dan Binks’ 1989 factory-built race car is a perfect example of how close these machines were to showroom stock—and how dominant they became in SCCA competition. With minimal modifications and factory backing, these Corvettes blurred the line between street car and race car, giving enthusiasts a rare look at what a competition-ready C4 really looked like.
