--- title: "Photo Gallery: Saying Goodbye to the Chevrolet Corvette C7.R" description: "Behold some of our favorite memories of the mighty 'Vette's final racing season." date: "2019-10-20" modified: "2019-10-20" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" - name: "Rip Shaub" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/rip-shaub" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/30522/photo-gallery-saying-goodbye-to-the-chevrolet-corvette-c7-r" categories: - "Chevrolet News" - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Racing" tags: - "Chevrolet" - "Corvette" - "Coupe" - "sports car" --- # Photo Gallery: Saying Goodbye to the Chevrolet Corvette C7.R ![]() *\www.thedrive.com\* "It's not over until the fat lady sings," the saying goes. In this case, the fat lady [sang its throaty tune]() at 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, when both Chevrolet Corvette C7.R race cars crossed the start-finish line one last time at the 2019 Petit Le Mans endurance race at Road Atlanta. We were there. Lots of people involved in the past, present and future of Corvette racing were there. High-fives were given, drinks were had, tears were shed. Corvette Racing is at the core of the overall Corvette program. It exists because Chevrolet knows that it can learn from it, and because everyone who's passionate about "Jake" knows that in order for Corvette to be a symbol of American performance, a yellow 'Vette needs to be lapping race tracks around the world. *It's that simple.* Unlike Ford and BMW, both of whom also retired their respective race cars at Petit too (BMW from WEC), General Motors doesn't see [motor racing as a mere marketing exercise](). ![message-editor%2F1571611024797-screenshot2019-10-20at6.35.11pm.png]() *Corvette C5.R at Le Mans 2014., *GETTY** ![message-editor%2F1571611052048-2005-corvette-c6-r.jpg]() *Corvette C6.R., *GM** ![message-editor%2F1571611169687-ripshaub\_2019\_imsa\_vettefarewell-28.jpg]() *Corvette C7.R., *RIP SHAUB** ![message-editor%2F1571611270041-img\_5128.jpg]() *Corvette C8.R., *Jerry Perez** [Heritage and legacy are important in the world of motorsports](), but especially in endurance racing, where the most minuscule details can overthrow a race win, a podium, or a top-five finish—and usually in heartbreaking fashion during the final 60 minutes of a 12- or 24-hour race. Corvette Racing knows a thing or two about both heritage *and* legacy, to the tune of 107 victories since 1999, 13 team championships, and a staggering 12 Driver and Manufacturer titles. The results haven't just taken place in the GM's heartland either, at venues like Road America in Wisconsin or Belle Isle in Detroit, but also on the national and world stage like at [Daytona]() and Le Mans. Corvette Racing became the first sports car team in 15 years to win endurance racing’s Triple Crown, winning at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the Twelve Hours of Sebring, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans—all in the 2015 season. With the arrival of the [mid-engined and awesome-looking C8.R](), we decided to reflect on the final season of the C7.R by looking at some of our favorite photos of the flying 'Vette's recent track outings. It's our way of saluting the last front-engined Corvette to ever race, and thank it for the many, many good memories on behalf of every Corvette and racing fan in America. Enjoy. ![message-editor%2F1571611308046-ripshaub\_2019\_imsa\_vettefarewell-11.jpg]() **RIP SHAUB** ![message-editor%2F1571611340036-ripshaub\_2019\_imsa\_vettefarewell-5.jpg]() **RIP SHAUB** ![message-editor%2F1571611369326-ripshaub\_2019\_imsa\_vettefarewell-15.jpg]() **RIP SHAUB** ![message-editor%2F1571611403367-ripshaub\_2019\_imsa\_vettefarewell-1.jpg]() **RIP SHAUB** ![message-editor%2F1571611434525-ripshaub\_2019\_imsa\_vettefarewell-8.jpg]() **RIP SHAUB** ![message-editor%2F1571611458223-ripshaub\_2019\_imsa\_vettefarewell-31.jpg]() **RIP SHAUB** ![message-editor%2F1571611478043-ripshaub\_2019\_imsa\_vettefarewell-23.jpg]() **RIP SHAUB** ![message-editor%2F1571611505510-ripshaub\_2019\_imsa\_vettefarewell-4.jpg]() **RIP SHAUB** ![message-editor%2F1571611525789-ripshaub\_2019\_imsa\_vettefarewell-2.jpg]() **RIP SHAUB** ![message-editor%2F1571611558092-ripshaub\_2019\_imsa\_vettefarewell-24.jpg]() **RIP SHAUB** ![message-editor%2F1571611677771-ripshaub\_2019\_imsa\_vettefarewell-25.jpg]() **RIP SHAUB** ![message-editor%2F1571611743370-ripshaub\_2019\_imsa\_vettefarewell-12.jpg]() **RIP SHAUB** ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()