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Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy
That is Mr. Kraus' point of the article- people would rather believe in bullsheet than real facts.
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I think the article is skewed. Not from a factual standpoint of finishing positions in particular races in the FIA series but totally misses out on the entire Cobra story and picture. Many books have been written on the subject that set out the Cobra story, battles, failures, trials, tribulations, victories not only in FIA but USRRC, SCCA and outright performance of the the car accomplishished by a former chicken farmer and California hot rodders using an outdated chassis with buggy springs and American pig iron for power vs the might, cutting edge tecnology, and political clout of Ferrari. A real David and Goliath tale. I recommend the "Cobra Ferrari Wars". Very good read. Start with that one.
Enzo stole the '64 FIA season with his race canceling stunt denying Shelby a likely victory sparking Shelby's famous remark "Next year Ferrari's ass is mine". Enzo had no interest in racing the GTO in GT again in '65 knowing he would likely lose to the Cobras. Enzo didn't like playing without a stacked deck. If Enzo couldn't win he didn't play. He in essence threw in the towel and ceded victory to Shelby in '65.
The Cobra lore and legend is well desrverved and hard-won. It is a true & real Americana story of guts, grit and determination.