[petek]

...and now a comment from the other end of the skill and experience curve (i.e. from a fellow who is just now learning).

I've tracked my MINI Cooper and my Cobra. The MINI is actually quite fun to drive fast on the track, the Cobra is too but requires a lot more attention. Each has its own requirements and rewards.

A number of responses have included the comment that the Cobra has to be set-up properly. I had my Cobra's alignment set twice (by the same shop) and neither time did they set the alignment to the specs I required. After a couple of years driving I finally found a shop that knew what it was doing and got the alignment set properly. My Cobra went from difficult to drive at speed to entertaining to drive at speed. Remember, the replica Cobra is a custom build and not a mass produced car!