There is no process to protest after the fact. I believe the protest period is 30 minutes after the race.
In any event, there is no issue here, as far as I am concerned. Most of us drive cars that others had a hand in building. Mr. National Champion, as are most all of us, is open about his car and does not hide things. Good for him and good for the 944 guys that are also open and honest with their cars.
To be honest, I am not even sure I would have thought anything about this if it had been on my car. Charlie, you are more observant than I am, my friend.
See you at the track.
Jim