If you own a Corvette and live in or around Marin, Sonoma, or Napa, you already share something rare: America’s only true sports car, and the roads that make it worth owning. The North Bay Corvette Association (NBCA) exists so you don’t enjoy that alone.
Founded in Marin County in 1967 and incorporated in 1969, NBCA is a welcoming community of owners who care about the cars, the drives, and the people who show up. Whether you just took delivery of a C8 or have been wrenching on a C2 for decades, there is a place here.
Why join
- You meet people who speak Corvette. Members own everything from early solid-axles through C8 Z06s and beyond. Coffee, cruises, and meetings turn into real conversations about maintenance, shops, parts, and what actually works on these cars. That knowledge is hard to buy and easy to share.
- The calendar is built around the North Bay. Scenic social drives through wine country, Drive n’ Dines, progressive dinners, morning coffee meetups, Novato Cars & Coffee, winery tours, and weekend getaways (Lake Tahoe is a favorite) are regular features—not occasional extras. Guests are welcome on monthly social drives and at meetings.
- You can compete if you want to. NBCA has run autocross events for decades, including well-organized weekends at Thunderhill Raceway. You can also join fellow members at IMSA Corvette Racing weekends at Laguna Seca and other sanctioned events. Participation is optional; the social side of the club is just as strong.
- You belong to something larger. Annual dues typically include membership in NBCA plus the National Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC). That connection opens regional events, national resources, and the National Corvette Museum caravan every five years.
- The club gives back and shows up. Members roll in “Vets in Vettes” for the Petaluma Veterans Day Parade, support local charitable efforts, and treat holiday gatherings (including the annual Christmas dinner) as part of the year, not afterthoughts.
- You stay informed. The club newsletter, Vette Views, plus meeting announcements keep you current on drives, shows, birthdays, and board business without having to chase information.
What to expect
- A straightforward path in. You must own a Corvette, be 18 or older, hold a valid driver’s license, and carry insurance that meets California minimums. Fill out the application (available at northbaycorvettes.org/join), provide the required documents, and submit it. The board reviews applications. Bylaws have historically asked new members to attend two club functions before full membership—an easy way to see if the club fits. Dues amounts change; confirm current totals before you send payment. Mail goes to NBCA, PO Box 2012, San Rafael, CA 94912.
- Meetings you can actually attend. Membership meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Guests are welcome. Location can change (recent meetings have been at the Petaluma Veterans Building), so check the calendar on the website.
- A mix of casual and planned. Some months it’s a short coffee stop. Other months it’s a full Drive n’ Dine, a parade, an autocross weekend, or a multi-day trip. You are not expected to do everything. The pledge on the application is simply to support and participate to the best of your ability and available time.
- Pride of ownership without pretension. The club’s purpose is clear: encourage interest in the Corvette, exchange ideas and technical information, support safe driving and sanctioned competition, and present the car well to the public. That is the culture you will find—enthusiasts first, not a show-only clique.
How to take the first step
Come as a guest. Join a monthly social drive or walk into the next second-Wednesday meeting. Talk to members. Download the current application from the Join page. If the combination of North Bay roads, Corvette people, and a club that has been doing this for nearly sixty years sounds right, you already know why you should join.
Visit northbaycorvettes.org for the calendar, Join page, and latest meeting location. Guests are always welcome.