Cobra setup for tracking

[Clois Harlan]

Dry sump will cure that problem and be safer for your engine too. Interesting concept using a 4 cylinder. Might have trouble selling it at some point. I have a good friend I have raced with several times named Tony Martin that has a modestly modified Backdraft that just waxes my A on the track even though I have probably 100 more hp. Two things come to mind: 1. his Cobra was better set up than mine and 2. he is a much better driver than I am. Both are true but we both have fun.

Once you get to know your car you will know where your limits are. The limits in most cases are not the cars limits but the drivers. We all have to be comfortable with our braking and turn in points to enjoy the sport. Once we get outside our comfort zone (which moves with experience) we are less likely to enjoy our track times and more likely to screw up. Of course the next level would be over confidence which will have a similar result. I have found both lines by the way...and all had the same result, off track and in the grass.


The most important part of Cobra ownership is the enjoyment of the car whether it is just ownership, cars shows, track days, or all out door to door racing. It is important to have some fun with your investment. There are so many others that would love to be living this dream as we are.

Have fun and be safe.


Clois Harlan