21st Cobra Nationals

[Towmaster]

Oh I also forgot to say congratulations to my mate Peter Hancock for taking his second King Cobra title. Now we will retire those cars hey???
Also congratulations to Ros Mayberry for her first Queen Cobra title, well done Ros!
All the winners, and losers (not you Wazza), dererve to be congratulated for 'bringing such magnificent cars here and taking them home in the same condition'. (quote by John Russell)
And yes Andrew, a 1 min 10 sec is very good on KU36's...... Not so long ago a 1 min 8 lap was the fastest race car Cobra lap around Wakefield. I am sure Gav will be back on his KU36's next year so you can kick his arse also!

[Donunder]

My congratulations too to Pete and Ros -- superb effort you two!

Also to Wazza for competing in a car he drove down and back, bringing back a touch of the old days. Perhaps to foster the "adventure" side of the Nationals, a class could be established for those cars driven to the event, or at least bonus points added to existing class categories for these cars.

Back in the day a mate used to drive his Healey 3000 from his home in Kuring Gai Chase to Amaroo, Warwick Farm and Oran Park towing a tiny trailer containing his race wheels and tyres, his jack and toolbox, and his pit tent.

[David Hodgson]

Don't know if it was due to the lower entry numbers but the atmosphere was far more relaxed this year. Once again great camaraderie.
Two in particular to thank, Ash and Mads. Chris' son Brady had never been on the track before and had only driven the Cobra once. Took him up to see if Ash could give him a familiarisation to help him get track savvy, but was already booked and went out of his way, leaving his sambo behind, to tee us up with Mads, who ended up sitting in with Brady for two sessions.
Thanks guys.