The legacy of the Chevrolet Corvette is built not just on the car itself, but on the passionate people who have designed, raced, and championed it for decades. The National Corvette Museum (NCM) celebrated three such figures on August 29 during its 31st Anniversary Celebration, honoring them as the newest members of the prestigious 2025 Corvette Hall of Fame. The ceremony welcomed a dominant C4-era racer, a legendary General Motors (GM) designer, and a beloved enthusiast couple into the elite group, which now totals just 92 individuals.

Chuck Jordan, former GM Vice President of Design and 2025 Corvette Hall of Fame inductee, whose visionary leadership shaped both Corvette’s future and General Motors’ global design legacy.
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Icons Of The Racetrack And The Design Studio

Representing the Racing category, the Corvette Hall of Fame honored Kim Baker for his incredible success in C4 endurance racing. His team, Bakeracing, was so dominant in the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Endurance Championship in 1986 and 1987 that it actually led to the SCCA temporarily banning Corvettes from the series in 1988. In the GM/Chevrolet category, the Hall of Fame inducted the late Chuck Jordan for his four-decade career at GM, where he rose to Vice President of Design. Jordan’s vision was instrumental in shaping futuristic concepts like the Corvette Indy, CERV III, and Stingray III.

Kim Baker, celebrated racer and 2025 Corvette Hall of Fame inductee, behind the wheel of a Corvette Z06—a car that reflects the competitive spirit he championed throughout his career.
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The Heartbeat Of The Paddock

In the Enthusiast category, the museum honored Jim and Charley Robertson, a couple known by Corvette Racing fans as the heartbeat of the paddock. For years, the Robertsons have transformed the at-track experience for fans by organizing pit tours and running charity auctions that benefit both the museum and local communities. Fans credit their dedication with turning thousands of casual spectators into lifelong, passionate supporters of the Corvette brand and the museum’s mission.

Charley and Jim Robertson, beloved Corvette enthusiasts and 2025 Corvette Hall of Fame inductees, honored for their decades of volunteerism, community leadership, and unwavering support of Corvette Racing and the National Corvette Museum.
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A Reimagined Hall And Zora’s Personal Car

The induction ceremony also served as the grand opening for a completely redesigned Corvette Hall of Fame exhibition inside the museum. The new, immersive space tells the stories of the hall’s members through rare artifacts and interactive displays. The crown jewel of the new exhibit is the only Corvette ever personally owned by Zora Arkus-Duntov, the legendary “Godfather of Corvette.”

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Cementing A Legacy

The National Corvette Museum established the Corvette Hall of Fame in 1998 as its highest honor. The new exhibit now permanently enshrines the stories of Kim Baker, Chuck Jordan, and the Robertsons. These stories perfectly represent the dedication, performance, and passion that have defined the Corvette for generations and that the 2025 Corvette Hall of Fame celebrates.