They don't make them like they used to.

[tony soprano]

Originally posted by PatBuckley
You may also want to consider why you are out there....it seems to me that the open track events are more for having fun and being able to drive to your limits without having to go crazy trying to get that last hundredth of a second! (It is those last time increments that cost all the money and can kill all the fun - to some people).

Pat Buckley

Good points Pat. I suppose it's just testosterone fueled competitiveness. Ultimately, it is all about the fun. As someone else pointed out too, I guess I'm trying to have my cake and eat it too. I've been somewhat spoiled by a car that can be driven to the track with the A/C blowing and CD changer playing. With a change of tires and pads it performs admirably at the track.

The friend that I mentioned that drives the GT-350 clone, originally built it for vintage racing. In an ever escalating bid to be faster he's built the car such that the car is difficult to class. I think at this point he's left to race in AIX or GT1. I originally planned to join him and build a GT-350 clone, but after some soul searching I determined I'd really enjoy the process of building a Cobra. I've been researching the idea ever since.

originally posted by Richard Hudgins
Now, I will have to agree that aesthetics were not high on my list when I drew up the body on the JBL. I was focused on the functionality and ergonomics of the package rather then the goal of pleasing everyone's eye.

Richard, I hope you didn't find my comment insulting. I just meant to say that the body styling is different from what I was originally looking for in a Cobra replica. I've actually searched for some of your past threads and understand your form follows function philosophy. I really hope I run across one of your vehicles in person so I can get a better feel for its proportions and lines.

Thanks for everyone's observations and input. I'll be at SEMA in November and plan to attend the FFR Nationals and the American Iron race that weekend. Hopefully, that weekend will provide a few more data points that will help me with my decision.