GoldRose85

Take It FWIW !
https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...ress%20release

OnPoint

IMO, on the whole, he's been a good/solid chief engineer for our beloved Corvette.

If he retires, those will be some decent sized shoes for somebody to fill.

I wish him all the best - he seems like a genuinely good dude.

Rapid Z

Im sure he is leaving because a new person is already in charge of the C9

MitchSpence

47 years. Wow. Some career. Best wishes.

switchlanez

Let's not forget what he chose for his retirement car. Given all the optional C8 trim levels, he chose the "lowly" Stingray: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...tingray-4.html

FlyinLow

I think Josh Holder will take his place

PCMIII

Tadge is the best engineer Corvette has ever had, period. That said, I wish he had given us a manual option.

MitchSpence

He did. They are called paddle shifters.

khartford

I know 2 engineers that worked for him. They said he was a genius, inspirational, and they never saw him get angry and correct someone when others were around. A true leader in every sense of the word.

/Bear/

If you don't trust that source, and I often don't, here's one we all trust.

It must be true because CorvetteBlogger is reporting it: https://www.corvetteblogger.com/2024...ement-from-gm/

Jim Mero

I’ve known Tadge for over 35 years. There is absolutely no doubt that he knows how to engineer a great road car. However, he completely understood the engineering, the executive support, the sacrifices, and the capital required to make the Corvette as exceptional as it is on the track. I can’t remember 1 time he denied me any support I requested when it came to track requests, and believe me, I asked for a lot. His intelligence intimidated me, but his personality eliminated that intimidation. If there was ever an icon that chief engineers should look up to to emulate, that person would be Tadge Juechter.

Maxie2U

He earned it but that will leave a gaping whole and concern that Corvette future designs could be adrift in the coming years given his steadfast Corvette vision and love of it’s heritage.

NiteriderFRC

best chief engineer for Corvette ever

Bald Guy

Thank you for everything, Tadge. Hope you enjoy retirement.

BlindSpot

Engineers like this really don't retire. Officially they do, but unofficially he will continue to be a resource if he wants to be. He might even be offered a contract to consult as a 1099.

449er

Cheers, Tadge!

astepup

What he's accomplished in his career is nothing short of amazing and I wish him a very long, very happy retirement.

rackemup

All the best to Tadge, 47 years, wow.

savewave

Same thing David Hill did when he retired as chief engineer.

Fast Dawg

I'm happy that he made Zora's dream of a mid engine Corvette a reality. Kudos and I hope he really enjoys the other side of life.