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KETTLE KAPERS The Official Publication of the Kettle Moraine Corvette Club
NOVEMBER 2020
NASCAR CUP SERIES RETURNS TO ROAD AMERICA
Food, fireworks and road course racing will fill the July 4 calendar for
NASCAR fans with Road America hosting the Cup series on that
holiday weekend in 2021.
See page 5
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C7 Corvette Tech Tips & Tricks
Things in car owner’s manual (often overlooked)
1) Cup holder divider is removable.
2) USB in instrument panel storage compartment.
3) Sun visors extend along the rod.
4) Turn signal will chime if left on for more than 3/4 mile.
5) "Favorites" can be used to save more than radio presets. For
example, you can save Nav Destinations (like Home), contacts, tone
settings, artists, songs, etc.
6) Although I love the HUD, some people find it distracting. You
can turn the HUD display off by holding down the image brightness
'down' button.
7) With your windows rolled down and the alarm set, reaching into
the car will trigger the intrusion alarm (enhanced alarm system).
8) Presets located in the favorites bar can be renamed under
the Radio/Manage Favorites settings.
9) On the navigation screen, tap on the vehicle icon to have the
current address of the vehicle overlaid on the map.
10) Tune Select - for SiriusXM only, allows you to select an artist,
song or program that will alert you when playing.
FROM THE EDITOR:
By David Modra
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NASCAR AT ROAD AMERICA IN 2021 (1956)
The track takes the holiday date that had been held by Daytona International
Speedway from 1959-2018 before Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosted the Cup
Series that weekend last year.
“We certainly have been working very close with (Road America) not only how we
bring this to life but, ultimately, where it was going to be located on the schedule,”
Ben Kennedy, NASCAR vice president of racing operations, told NBC Sports, said of
adding the Wisconsin track to the schedule. “We started to really toss around the idea
of hey, what about July 4th weekend and what would that look like for the track?
“Just even the name, Road America, it feels like Americana and the July 4th weekend
and everything. Fireworks, camping and cookout, everything that goes along with it.
That track is almost synonymous with it. I think that’s where we really ended up kind
of tying Road America to July 4th weekend. Working with NBC on that as well, they
are certainly very bullish on it and excited about having Road America on that
weekend.”
Tim Flock won the lone Cup race at Road America in 1956. Flock was among nine
NASCAR Hall of Famers among the 26 drivers in that race. Others included Fireball
Roberts (third), Herb Thomas (sixth), Buck Baker (eighth), Rex White (11th), Lee
Petty (13th), Joe Weatherly (20th), Curtis Turner (24th) and Junior Johnson (26th).
(See 1956 picture above)
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CORVETTE CORRAL IS STAFFED SATURDAY AND SUNDAY EXCEPT
FOR MAY, JUNE 11-13, AUGUST 27-29 AND THE SEPTEMBER RACES
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THE E-RAY RETURNS AT THE EXPENSE OF THE GRAND SPORT
GM Authority—citing sources "familiar with the matter"—says the Grand Sport is no
longer a part of Chevrolet's product plan for the C8. Instead, that gap in the lineup
will allegedly be filled with a C8 Stingray augmented with two electric motors
powering the front wheels, making the car all-wheel drive. As is Grand Sport
tradition, the E-Ray will wear the widened fenders designed for the upcoming Z06.
With the hybrid drivetrain and the familiar 495-horsepower 6.2-liter LT2 V-8
engine, GM Authority says we should expect a total output of around 600
horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque from the C8 E-Ray. The battery pack will be
mounted in the middle of the chassis, with components sourced from GM's new
Ultium project.
This isn't the first time we've heard rumors about the C8 going hybrid, but
considering GM Authority's article doesn't cite specific named sources, we'd take
this report with a grain of salt. We've reached out to GM to see if we can confirm
anything, and will update this article if we hear back.
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KMCC WANTS YOU TO VOTE ON
November 3rd and November 4th
Dear KMCC Members,
This year we not only have a
presidential election on November 3rd,
but we also have our club elections on
November 4th at the membership
meeting.
The members at the November 4th
meeting will also be voting on changes to the club by-laws. Please
take time to seriously review the changes and consider the
consequences of those changes. Our club has been around for over
50 years only because our members care about how KMCC is run.
That will only continue if YOU care and help support it.
Thank you!
Ultimate Trivia Challenge Is Back
1) When the first three Grand Sports were smuggled out of GM to
Chevy’s racing friends, what key ingredient did not go with them?
A) the lightweight body B) special handmade frames
C) Halibrand knock-off wheels D) 377 cu. In. V-8
2) What ‘63 feature made the Corvette more comparable to sports cars
of Europe?
A) fuel injection B) disc brakes C) independent suspension
(answers on page 9)
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2020 KMCC Calendar At A Glance
Nov: Town and Country Golf Course 7:30 PM Wed. the 4th
W 1943 County Road J, Sheboygan, WI
KMCC Elections and Membership dues are due.
NOTE: At this point, the club events will be determined by the spread or lack of
spread of the virus within the state. Adjustments may have to be made
accordingly. We will try to keep everyone advised to any changes as soon as
possible.
In case of inclement weather: Members will be notified by email no later than 5:30
pm should a membership meeting be cancelled due to weather.
Corvette Trivia Answers: 1) D, the 377 cu. In. V-8
2) C, independent suspension
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Dedication of the Clif Tufte Statue at Road America
Friday, October 09, 2020
Continued on the following page
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Dedication of the Clif Tufte Statue at Road America
Friday, October 09, 2020
For those of you not familiar with Clif Tufte, here is some of the many
quotes:
American road racing was very fortunate to have Clif Tufte in the Elkhart
Lake area in the ‘50s after SCCA people decided this would be a great place
for a national road race circuit. Clif was part of this process from the
beginning, with his knowledge of local business people, property owners,
plus his background in sand and gravel and road building were excellent
ingredients in solidifying the accomplishments of creating our wonderful
Road America. The grading began in April of 1955 and the first race was in
September of that year. Clif was a good organizer and with his PR ability
which was so important in early years, he got the job done. It is wonderful
that this sculpture has been created to maintain the memory of this special
person. Bill Wuesthoff, 1963 RA 500 Champion, Road America
“Thank you Clif for providing racing fans and drivers with one of the World’s
best circuits and in my mind, clearly the best circuit in North America.”
Bobby Rahal, RA Board of Directors Emeritus
On a personal note, my first race at Road America was in 1956. I couldn’t
drive so I had my Dad take me there for the day. Anxiously standing along
the picket fence that separated the track from the race fans, sometime falling
over because too many people were leaning on it, I watched the race. Years
later, a number of us couples would gather coolers and small grills and make
our way from the parking lot to corner 12 for the day. We even made a “beer
can” tree by decorating one of the small evergreens. In those days, rest
rooms were at a premium and located some distance from any viewing area.
I think I have missed only a couple of years since then, enjoying every one of
them and seeing how much RA has evolved to this day. It was good back
then, but it is spectacular now! Each year, more and more people are
finding out what a fabulous track we have in our own backyard.
David Modra, KMCC Editor
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Class Action Lawsuit Filed On Behalf of All Persons in the United States Who
Purchased or Leased Any Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (2015-Present) or Chevrolet
Corvette Grand Sport Vehicle (2017-Present) – Kehoe Law Firm, P.C.
Investigating Consumer Claims on Behalf of Vehicle Owners and Lessees
Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is making consumers aware that a class action lawsuit was filed on
March 31, 2020 against General Motors LLC in United States District Court, Northern District
of California, on behalf of all persons in the United States who purchased or leased any
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (2015 to present) or Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport (2017 to present)
vehicle designed, manufactured, marketed, distributed, sold, warranted, and/or serviced by
General Motors LLC (“GM”).
The vehicles are equipped with wheels (a.k.a., rims) that are prone to bending and cracking,
necessitating costly repairs and replacements. In addition, cracked rims can cause
punctures of the tires, causing air leaks and tire blowouts (collectively, the “Rim Defect.”)
On information and belief, the Rim Defect occurs because Chevrolet in designing and/or
manufacturing these specific vehicles, which are sub-models of the Corvette line, used rims
that are of a cheaper cast material, rather than forged. They also used less material than
necessary in order to try to save unsprung weight (i.e., weight that is not borne by the cars’
suspension).
As a result, the rims are not strong enough and crack under normal driving conditions.
U.S. purchasers or lessees of any Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (2015-Present) or Chevrolet
Corvette Grand Sport vehicle (2017-Present) designed, manufactured, marketed, distributed,
sold, warranted, and/or serviced by General Motors LLC are encouraged to contact Kehoe
Law Firm, P.C. to discuss potential legal claims.
Their website is as follows:
www.kehoelawfirm.com/active-investigations/chevrolet-corvette-z06-corvette-grand-sport
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WINNER, Tim Flock 1956 Grand National Race @ RA
(now known as NASCAR CUP SERIES, note the gravel pit surface)
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PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER
Mary Lou Haen Gary Hoppe Bob O’Keefe Rick Waldbauer
NCCC GOVENOR
Dick Huibregtse
Coming Soon
NEW MEMBERS
KMCC would like to give a warm welcome to our new members:
No new members this month.
ENJOY THE RIDE AND “SAVE THE WAVE”
We are now at 133 members
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Corvette Racing Wins IMSA's Roval Debut
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Oct. 10, 2020) – Antonio Garcia and Jordan Taylor won another round in the IMSA
WeatherTech SportsCar Championship on Saturday with a victory in their No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM
Chevrolet Corvette C8.R at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval.
Garcia passed John Edward’s BMW for the lead with 21 minutes left and held on despite a late-race
caution. The duo extended their GTLM Drivers’ Championship lead to 24 points over their Corvette Racing
teammates Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin, who finished fourth in the No. 4 Corvette C8.R. Chevrolet also
saw its lead grow in the Manufacturers standings to 14 points.
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GM Issues Service Bulletin to Address Faulty V8 Engine Valve
Springs on 2020 Corvette and other Models
It’s a few days behind the curve on another unfortunate mechanical issue that’s been
affecting new C8 Corvette owners. Like the previous recall for a brake sensor issue that
affected six GM vehicles, the problem regarding V8 valve springs isn’t just limited to new
Corvettes as everything from Camaro to Silverado to the Chevy Express Van is affected.
If your 2020 Corvette was built between June 1st to September 15th, keep reading…
The service bulletin TSB PIP5752A was issued after GM has identified a bad batch of valve
springs that have been used across GM’s V8 line-up that includes the L87, LT1, LT2, LT4,
L82, L84, and L8T engines. Owners with a bad valve spring may experience a check engine
light along with the engine misfiring and making other strange noises.
For the LT87, LT1, LT2, and LT4 engines, technicians are instructed to replace the faulty
valve spring and also perform a cylinder leakage test on the affected cylinder. The bulletin
adds that “if no cylinder leakage is observed it will be necessary to replace all valve springs
on both banks if the vehicle is built between June 1, 2020 to September 15, 2020.”
On the L82, L84 and L8T engines, dealer technicians are required to replace the faulty valve
spring only. The service bulletin also asks technicians to return all valve springs to Detroit
for inspection.
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CURRENT BOARD MEMBER EMAILS
President [email protected]
Vice President [email protected]
Secretary [email protected]
Treasurer [email protected]
NCCC Governor [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: Kettle Kapers is a monthly publication of the Kettle Moraine Corvette
Club. Contents of Kettle Kapers is based on source material believed to be accurate. No
legal responsibility for completeness is assumed, however, all articles, letters, or material
must be submitted for publication by the 15th of each month. Material submitted after
that date will be on a space available basis as time permits. Thank you for your
consideration. Please send all correspondence to: [email protected].
KMCC STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Membership Chair: Mary Ann Waldbauer Club Merchandise: Mary Lou Haen PR: Mary Lou Haen Newsletter: David Modra Website: Joe Vopal Sunshine Committee: Juliana Schulz Corvette Corral: Kermit Schulz, Chairperson, Tom Curelli, Chuck Tuschl,
and Leon Wilterdink Sargent at Arms: Mark Theime Club Library: WCCA Rep, Herb Buhl Roster / Points Calculations: Gary Hoppe 50 / 50 Raffle Chair: John Suchocki Club Historian: Robert Wood August IMSA Activities: John Rische
Manitowoc Bell Ringing Schedule at Festival Foods
PLEASE WEAR A MASK...Festival Foods requires it. Thank you from Juliana Schulz and KMCC.
Friday, November 6, 2020, at Festival Foods, Manitowoc
9:00 am – 11:00 am Carol & Randy Entringer
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Rick & Pat Herman
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Ricky Schulz & Kay Polluck
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Karin & Chuck Tuschl
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dan & Lynn Schad
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Ginny & Garrett Schultz and children
Friday, November 13, 2020, at Festival Foods, Manitowoc
9:00 am - 11:00am Sue Currelli
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Dan & Mary Krajnik
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Paul & Mary Farron
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Scott & Carol Wagner
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Ricky Schulz & Kay Polluck
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Julie & Kermit Schulz
Monday November 23, 2020, at Festival Foods, Manitowoc
9:00 am – 11:00pm Scott & Carol Wagner
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Rick & Pat Herman
1:00 pm – 3:OO pm Julie & Kermit Schulz
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Karin & Charles Tuschl
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
7:00 pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday, November, 24, 2020, at Festival Foods, Manitowoc
9:00 am – 11:00am Sue Curelli
11:00 am – 1:00 am Julie & Kermit Schulz
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Carol & Randy Entringer
3:oo pm – 5:00 pm Paul & Mary Farron
5:00 PM – 7:00 pm
7:00 PM– 8:30 pm Ginny & Garrett Schultz and Children
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The Kettle Kapers is the monthly publication of the Kettle Moraine Corvette Club, LTD. General correspondence to the K.M.C.C. may be directed to Post Office Box 621, Sheboygan, WI 53082-0621. Visit us online at www.kmccwi.org. Thanks to Joe Vopal for creation and maintenance of the KMCC club website.
Any news or events for The Kettle Kapers should be directed to the newsletter editor: David Modra at [email protected] by the 15th of each month for inclusion. Thanks to Road America for their support.
