[elmariachi]

I have had Vettes and Porsches that I have run on and off the track and in my opinion, the biggest difference between a Cobra and today's street car turned weekend racer is the fact that its topless. As Hal suggested, the notion of a rollover is almost guaranteed to get you a ride in either a helicopter or a hearse, or both. I can't say that I was ever really "scared" when running my 911 Turbo hard at Road Atlanta. Looking back I have to believe that was due in part to being strapped into a car with a roof. Having only owned my Cobra for a few hundred miles, I won't say I am scared of it, but I am damn sure humble, and not nearly as anxious to take it to the track. I am an okay driver, but I could see where it would gladly kill me instantly, and I never felt that way in the 911, even when I was going 150 mph. So while newer cars like the Ford GT and others can likely kick my car's a$$ on and off the track all day long, I can't recall having ever driven a car that commands as much respect and careful consideration as the Cobra. But I like that about it.