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When Andy Pilgrim was growing up in Nottingham, England, we wonder if he could have dreamed of being inducted into the Corvette Hall of Fame one day.
But that’s exactly what happened to this storied Corvette Racing driver back in 2012, and now he’s just been appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Corvette Museum.
“To be welcomed onto the National Corvette Museum Board is an incredible honor,” the 68-year-old Pilgrim says. “The Museum represents the heart and soul of the Corvette community, and I look forward to supporting its mission, engaging with fellow enthusiasts, and giving back to the people who’ve given me so much over the years.”
Growing up in England, Pilgrim began racing motorcycles as soon as he started a career as a computer programmer. That job forced a move to the United States in 1981, and the rest is history. He entered his first professional race at age 26, driving his own Renault Cup car 1,400 miles to the track and sleeping in it along the way.
Now his resume includes hundreds of podium finishes and some of Corvette Racing’s most iconic wins, including the team’s first-ever victory in 2000 with teammate Ron Fellows in a C5-R. He’s competed in the SCCA World Challenge, 24 Hours of Le Mans, 24 Hours of Daytona, and NASCAR, alongside greats like Dale Earnhardt Sr., Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kelly Collins. In fact, Pilgrim is the last person to have talked with Dale Sr. before his deadly crash in 2001.
Perhaps that’s why Pilgrim is such a big supporter of traffic safety, founding the Traffic Safety Education Foundation that aims to educate teens, parents, and educators about responsible driving – a mission that has earned him national recognition from schools, law enforcement, and government agencies seeking his expertise.
“Andy Pilgrim brings a rare combination of professional racing experience, Corvette passion, and a strong commitment to public service,” says Bryce Burklow, National Corvette Museum President and CEO. “His legacy is deeply woven into the fabric of Corvette Racing, and we’re excited about the insight and energy he will bring to the Board as we look to the future.”
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National Corvette Museum
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