[TPR] Fwd: SSCC 2023 Rule book changes
DENNIS ANTENUCCI
teampantera at yahoo.com
Mon Jan 9 21:16:07 PST 2023
FYI
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Begin forwarded message:
> From: DENNIS ANTENUCCI <TEAMPANTERA at yahoo.com>
> Date: January 9, 2023 at 9:14:45 PM PST
> To: Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>
> Cc: David Carpenter <davecarp80138 at outlook.com>, Lee Pedersen <salemmotorsport at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: SSCC 2023 Rule book changes
>
> Mr President,
> You think adding a roll bar is a good idea?
>
> I do too….it’s a GREAT idea….Mark already is planning to add one to his future C8.
>
> I already have the answer for the C8 that already applies to C7’s and Vipers and others and that is what I am going with.
>
> GM provided position to NASA (North American Racing Association) and if it’s good enough for NASA it’s good enough for me but that’s just my personal opinion. 🙂
>
> And let me confirm again Mr President there is no as in zero roll over protection on the “Pantera”…we do agree on that….. As I said already the rules dictate that for a PANTERA you need a roll bar if you want to run in the Grand Touring Division.
>
> Think it is an excellent rule.
>
> Good Times
>
> Dennis
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>>> On Jan 9, 2023, at 8:35 PM, Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com> wrote:
>>>
>> Just a quick Internet search showed up a forum posting that indicated only the C8R has factory rollover protection for most track style events, not much on details though. Then I found a few high end vendors making roll bars and cages. My guess is you’ll need to install something if you want to go faster.
>>
>> Asa Jay
>>
>>
>> Roll Over Protection for theC8
>> midenginecorvetteforum.com
>>
>>
>> https://studiorsr.com/products/corvette-c8-roll-cage-roll-bar
>>
>>
>> Chevrolet C8 Corvette Coupe Rollbar
>> rpmrollbar.com
>>
>>
>> Sent via radio waves
>>
>>>> On Jan 9, 2023, at 19:04, DENNIS ANTENUCCI <TEAMPANTERA at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>> Brotha Dave,
>>> You know more Corvette racers then I do but it appears I am the FIRST to ask this “integrated roll protection on C8’s or Z06’s.
>>>
>>> I have asked the SSCC message board and no replies yet…/also posted two requests to Corvette Forum and no response from any open road racers and Frank/SSCC says he doesn’t know of any C8 or Z06 roll over protection.
>>>
>>> Can you check with any of any of your peeps to see if anyone knows or knows who would know at Corvette
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Dawg
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>>> On Jan 9, 2023, at 6:11 PM, DENNIS ANTENUCCI <TEAMPANTERA at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> No reason to….for several years they have been running C7’s etc in Grand Touring with NO roll bar.
>>>> Will see if anyone eventually answers SS message board or Corvette Blog…so far nothing
>>>>
>>>> Sent from Mail for Windows
>>>>
>>>> From: Asa Jay Laughton
>>>> Sent: Monday, January 9, 2023 4:15 PM
>>>> To: DENNIS ANTENUCCI
>>>> Cc: Lee Pedersen
>>>> Subject: Re: SSCC 2023 Rule book changes
>>>>
>>>> You should check last years results and maybe year before. See what speeds the C8’s were running and try to make direct contact.
>>>>
>>>> Asa Jay
>>>>
>>>> Sent via radio waves
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Jan 9, 2023, at 15:48, DENNIS ANTENUCCI <TEAMPANTERA at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Thanks Asa….I just posted to Corvette Forum and specifically asked what spec has allowed earlier C7’s etc to allow not adding a aftermarket “roll bar”.
>>>>
>>>> And I added just saying the C8 does have an integrated bar (s) for Driver and passenger is NOT enough.
>>>>
>>>> It would appear I am the first person with a C8 to ask Frank at SS this question and no reply from my message board question either.
>>>>
>>>> HEY, we are doing some ground breaking here😂😂
>>>>
>>>> But if there is no spec evidence from a sanctioning GM authority I will be happy not to run faster then a 140
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> MD
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Jan 9, 2023, at 3:41 PM, Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I got nuthin’ unless it’s in the owners manual. It would only make sense if they are promoting it for track use that it has a factory rollover system, but….
>>>>
>>>> Validation is the key. Best to check out any C8 forums and hope for the best.
>>>>
>>>> Asa Jay
>>>>
>>>> Sent via radio waves
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Jan 9, 2023, at 13:02, DENNIS ANTENUCCI <TEAMPANTERA at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hey Lee & Asa,
>>>>
>>>> I put a message on SSCC asking af anyone knew about C8 integrated bars for driver and passenger
>>>>
>>>> Lee or Asa just thought maybe there is a better way to check with GM. Any other ideas. Next going to Corvette blog
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>> Begin forwarded message:
>>>>
>>>> From: DENNIS ANTENUCCI <TEAMPANTERA at yahoo.com>
>>>> Date: January 9, 2023 at 7:44:48 AM PST
>>>> To: Team Racing <tpr at teampanteraracing.com>
>>>> Subject: SSCC 2023 Rule book changes
>>>>
>>>> Hey Team,
>>>>
>>>> A response from SSCC Race Director (Frank McKinnon) on rule changes.
>>>>
>>>> Looks like another year with SA2015 helmet…..note his comment on belts and expiration of belts…
>>>>
>>>> And I will check with Corvette Blog and Vegas Club guys if the C8 has an integrated bar.
>>>>
>>>> Dennis
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>> Begin forwarded message:
>>>>
>>>> From: Frank McKinnon <car33 at att.net>
>>>> Date: January 9, 2023 at 5:18:41 AM PST
>>>> To: DENNIS ANTENUCCI <TEAMPANTERA at yahoo.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: 2023 Rule book changes
>>>>
>>>> hey, the helmet will be SA 2015 or newer.
>>>> your car needs proof it has a bar
>>>> in it.
>>>> i have not found it for c8 as yet
>>>> perhaps you have.. if so please share it with me.
>>>> seat belts will expire on dec 31 of the expiration year written on the belts tag.
>>>> thanks Frank
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Jan 7, 2023, at 2:09 PM, DENNIS ANTENUCCI <TEAMPANTERA at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi Frank,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> A couple questions on rule book….
>>>>
>>>> 1. For my Pantera team any new rules being added to 2023 like helmets??
>>>>
>>>> 2. I plan to bring my C8. I assume like the other late model C7’s and Vipers I do ‘not’ need a roll bar for Grand Touring.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks…. and hope to see you up at PIR in the Spring.
>>>>
>>>> Dennis Antenucci
>>>> Team Pantera Racing
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>>
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