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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 10, 2023 8:31 AM<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The roll over protection of the windshield structure, plus the roof bow above & behind your head: I NEVER heard of it being crushed down more than an INCH!!!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>Sent:</b> Monday, January 9, 2023 10:16:07 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Team Racing <<a href="mailto:tpr@teampanteraracing.com">tpr@teampanteraracing.com</a>><br>
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<b>Date:</b> January 9, 2023 at 9:14:45 PM PST<br>
<b>To:</b> Asa Jay Laughton <<a href="mailto:asajay@asajay.com">asajay@asajay.com</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> David Carpenter <<a href="mailto:davecarp80138@outlook.com">davecarp80138@outlook.com</a>>, Lee Pedersen <<a href="mailto:salemmotorsport@yahoo.com">salemmotorsport@yahoo.com</a>><br>
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<p class="yiv2662070540xmsonormal">No reason to….for several years they have been running C7’s etc in Grand Touring with NO roll bar.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="yiv2662070540xmsonormal">Will see if anyone eventually answers SS message board or Corvette Blog…so far nothing<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2662070540xmsonormal"><b>From: </b><a href="mailto:asajay@asajay.com" target="_blank">Asa Jay Laughton</a><br>
<b>Sent: </b>Monday, January 9, 2023 4:15 PM<br>
<b>To: </b><a href="mailto:TEAMPANTERA@yahoo.com" target="_blank">DENNIS ANTENUCCI</a><br>
<b>Cc: </b><a href="mailto:salemmotorsport@yahoo.com" target="_blank">Lee Pedersen</a><br>
<b>Subject: </b>Re: SSCC 2023 Rule book changes<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2662070540xmsonormal">You should check last years results and maybe year before. See what speeds the C8’s were running and try to make direct contact.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2662070540xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">On Jan 9, 2023, at 15:48, DENNIS ANTENUCCI <<a href="mailto:TEAMPANTERA@yahoo.com">TEAMPANTERA@yahoo.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2662070540xmsonormal">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”.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2662070540xmsonormal">And I added just saying the C8 does have an integrated bar (s) for Driver and passenger is NOT enough.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2662070540xmsonormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2662070540xmsonormal">HEY, we are doing some ground breaking here<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">😂😂</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2662070540xmsonormal">But if there is no spec evidence from a sanctioning GM authority I will be happy not to run faster then a 140 <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2662070540xmsonormal">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….<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2662070540xmsonormal">Validation is the key. Best to check out any C8 forums and hope for the best.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2662070540xmsonormal">Hey Lee & Asa,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2662070540xmsonormal">I put a message on SSCC asking af anyone knew about C8 integrated bars for driver and passenger <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2662070540xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Lee or Asa just thought maybe there is a better way to check with GM. Any other ideas. Next going to Corvette blog<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>Date:</b> January 9, 2023 at 7:44:48 AM PST<br>
<b>To:</b> Team Racing <<a href="mailto:tpr@teampanteraracing.com">tpr@teampanteraracing.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> <b>SSCC 2023 Rule book changes</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2662070540xmsonormal">A response from SSCC Race Director (Frank McKinnon) on rule changes. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2662070540xmsonormal">Looks like another year with SA2015 helmet…..note his comment on belts and expiration of belts…<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2662070540xmsonormal">And I will check with Corvette Blog and Vegas Club guys if the C8 has an integrated bar.<br>
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<b>Date:</b> January 9, 2023 at 5:18:41 AM PST<br>
<b>To:</b> DENNIS ANTENUCCI <<a href="mailto:TEAMPANTERA@yahoo.com">TEAMPANTERA@yahoo.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> <b>Re: 2023 Rule book changes</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="yiv2662070540xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">hey, the helmet will be SA 2015 or newer. <br>
your car needs proof it has a bar<br>
in it. <br>
i have not found it for c8 as yet <br>
perhaps you have.. if so please share it with me. <br>
seat belts will expire on dec 31 of the expiration year written on the belts tag. <br>
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