Dear Corvette Owners and Enthusiasts,

This is a personal letter of appeal to all Automotive Enthusiasts. I am asking you to join me in supporting General Motors and the U.S. auto industry in their appeal for a government loan. Our elected officials in Congress need to know that a bridge loan to help U.S. automakers also helps strengthen the U.S. economy and preserve millions of American jobs.

GM and the U.S. auto industry is NOT asking Congress for a bailout but rather a loan that will be repaid.

Please help us spread the word by forwarding this message on to your family, friends, and business associates. Take a few minutes to go to www.gmfactsandfiction.com , and you can watch a video where GM tells it like it is. GM and the U.S. auto industry have made it easy to contact your U.S. Senators and Congressional Representatives. Just click on the "I'm a concerned American" link under the "Mobilize Now" section and enter your name and ZIP code to send a personalized e-mail, stating your support for the U.S. Automotive industry. Make sure to scroll down the list and mark Other in the subject line. The message your elected official receives will be marked as an issue with the Automotive Industry Loan as the subject.

We believe the consequences of the domestic auto industry collapsing would have a very negative impact on the entire collector, enthusiast, and car hobby, as well as Mid America Motorworks' business in general.

As concerned Americans, we all take stands on issues differently. That’s one of the beauties of living in a democracy, and of the freedom of being a U.S. Citizen. This is my personal appeal for your support of GM and the U.S. auto industry. If you differ with my opinion, I understand and respect that difference.

Thank you for your support, your concern, and, hopefully, your action.

Hugs,
Mike Yager
Chief Cheerleader

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GM
Dear Kevin Dust,

You made the right choice when you put your confidence in General Motors, and we appreciate your past support. I want to assure you that we are making our best vehicles ever, and we have exciting plans for the future. But we need your help now. Simply put, we need you to join us to let Congress know that a bridge loan to help U.S. automakers also helps strengthen the U.S. economy and preserve millions of American jobs.

Despite what you may be hearing, we are not asking Congress for a bailout but rather a loan that will be repaid.

The U.S. economy is at a crossroads due to the worldwide credit crisis, and all Americans are feeling the effects of the worst economic downturn in 75 years. Despite our successful efforts to restructure, reduce costs and enhance liquidity, U.S. auto sales rely on access to credit, which is all but frozen through traditional channels.

The consequences of the domestic auto industry collapsing would far exceed the $25 billion loan needed to bridge the current crisis. According to a recent study by the Center for Automotive Research:

- One in 10 American jobs depends on U.S. automakers
- Nearly 3 million jobs are at immediate risk
- U.S. personal income could be reduced by $150 billion
- The tax revenue lost over 3 years would be more than $156 billion

Discussions are now underway in Washington, D.C., concerning loans to support U.S. carmakers. I am asking for your support in this vital effort by contacting your state representatives.

Please take a few minutes to go to www.gmfactsandfiction.com, where we have made it easy for you to contact your U.S. senators and representatives. Just click on the I'm a Concerned American link under the Mobilize Now section, and enter your name and ZIP code to send a personalized e-mail stating your support for the U.S. automotive industry.

Let me assure you that General Motors has made dramatic improvements over the last 10 years. In fact, we are leading the industry with award-winning vehicles like the Chevrolet Malibu, Cadillac CTS, Buick Enclave, Pontiac G8, GMC Acadia, Chevy Tahoe Hybrid, Saturn AURA and more. We offer 18 models with an EPA estimated 30 MPG highway or better — more than Toyota or Honda. GM has 6 hybrids in market and 3 more by mid-2009. GM has closed the quality gap with the imports, and today we are putting our best quality vehicles on the road.

Please share this information with friends and family using the link on the site.

Thank you for helping keep our economy viable.

Sincerely,



Troy Clarke