Driven to greatness: 2025 Corvette Hall of Fame Inductees announced

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Corvette Hall of Fame proudly announces its 2025 class of members-elect, who will be formally inducted during a ceremony on Friday, August 29, 2025, as part of the National Corvette Museum’s 31st Anniversary Celebration.

Established in 1998 by the National Corvette Museum, the Corvette Hall of Fame stands as the highest honor in the Corvette community. For 27 years, it has recognized trailblazers whose passion, integrity, and accomplishments have shaped the history of America’s Sports Car.

Each year, inductees are selected from three categories: Racing, GM/Chevrolet, and Enthusiast. The 2025 Corvette Hall of Fame class includes:

• Racing – Kim Baker, SCCA Corvette Racer
  • Kim Baker was a standout driver in the SCCA’s professional endurance racing division throughout the 1980s. Growing up in Western Massachusetts, he began his motorsports journey by competing in autocross events as a teenager. His SCCA career took off in 1984, shortly after he started racing his new C4 Corvette.
  • Over the next several years, Baker built his team, Baker Racing, into a dominant force in the SCCA Endurance Championship, capturing the title each year from 1985 through 1987. Two key factors behind his success were his experience as a Corvette test driver and his strategic partnership with Goodyear. Baker’s standout performance in 1985 earned him multiple bonuses from Goodyear, support he turned into a full sponsorship the following season.
  • Corvette became so dominant in the Endurance Championship that in 1988, the SCCA banned Corvettes and Baker Racing from competing in the division. Undeterred, Baker continued racing in other series and remained involved in Corvette performance testing. He contributed to the pre-production testing of the ZR-1 in 1989 and was a member of Tommy Morrison’s world-record-setting ZR-1 team.
  • Although Baker later explored stock car racing and other forms of motorsports, he and his team are still best known for their dominance in SCCA endurance racing and for enhancing the performance reputation of the C4 Corvette.
• GM/Chevrolet – Chuck Jordan, General Motors VP of Design
  • Chuck Jordan had an affinity for sketching cars as a boy, and his passion for automobiles led to a 43-year career with General Motors, beginning in 1949. As a protégé of Harley Earl, Jordan held design roles with Cadillac, Opel AG, Oldsmobile, and Buick. In 1986, he became GM’s Vice President of Design, where his leadership revitalized the creative energy of the design staff.
  • Guided by the mantra “no dull cars,” Jordan championed the fun and excitement of automotive design, embracing both production vehicles and concept cars. Among his early contributions were the iconic Cadillacs of the late 1950s, recognized for their sweeping fins and bold chrome details. He also played a role in the design of the 1958 Corvette.
  • In the later years of his career, Jordan oversaw the design of vehicles such as the Pontiac Firebird, Buick Reatta, and Cadillac STS. As Vice President of Design, he directed the creation of several concept cars that had a significant impact on the Corvette’s evolution, including the Corvette Indy, the CERV III, and the Stingray III.
  • Jordan also influenced the styling of the C2, C3, and C4 production Corvettes and was a vocal advocate for preserving the Corvette program during the development of the C5. Deeply passionate about automotive design, he was admired and respected by colleagues across the industry. After retiring from GM, Jordan continued to inspire future designers by teaching automotive design to high school students in his native Southern California.
• Enthusiast – Charley & Jim Robertson, Corvette Racing Ambassadors
  • Jim and Charley Robertson are well-known figures in the Corvette Racing community. They are on a first-name basis with drivers, team members, GM executives, and many fans. At any given race, you can find them volunteering in the paddock or corrals, helping to streamline autograph lines, and even gathering extra posters for charity auctions.
  • Beyond race day, Jim and Charley play a vital role in organizing special events and strengthening the bond between Corvette Racing and its fan base. If you’re on Charley’s email list, you’re always in the know with the latest team news. Her social media channels are a trusted source for racing updates and fan engagement.
  • Although their efforts might resemble those of a professional PR team, their commitment is entirely volunteer-driven and powered by a deep love for the team and the Corvette community. The Robertsons are also active members of the Circle City Corvette Club, based in Dothan, Alabama. Through the club, they launched an annual auction of Corvette Racing memorabilia donated by the team. The proceeds benefit both local charities and the National Corvette Museum.
  • “Each inductee in this year’s Hall of Fame class represents a distinct and powerful thread in the fabric of Corvette history,” said Bryce Burklow, President and CEO of the National Corvette Museum. “From track dominance to design innovation and fan-driven passion, the 2025 class exemplifies what it means to contribute to the Corvette legacy. These individuals have not only elevated the brand, they have helped define what Corvette means to generations of enthusiasts around the world.”