[Rich]

Mike,

"Why is everyone in coats?"
Because, at the speeds we were travelling, bug strikes are like being hit with a small stone. Just look what that gnat did to Fred's windshield! We needed to protect every square inch of exposed skin.

"...the only other event I have seen pictures from is the crew that went from California to Vegas. They were all in short sleeves, sunglasses and reversed baseball hats?
Good question Mike. In the desert southwest they have dry bugs. When a dry bug impacts, there's a small puff of dust. We, in the great northwest, have wet bugs (see above).

"How should one dress while driving a Cobra?"
For bugs.

All of these questions, and more, would have been answered if you'd gone with us.

Rich