rumor control--has SAAC lost its use of Shelby name?

[kayakjack]

Originally Posted by Don

Kayakjack, agree with the recognition of the C6R at race events, same applied at Lime Rock Park with a good size crowd in front of their paddock spot and during tech inspection. I was referring to the general public when they see a Cobra on the road, at restaurants , gas stations, local car shows, cruise nights etc etc.

Don, HALF of me says - Look if you want to get a Cobra race team to go after GM/Corvette, go do it. Don't be just a spectator. Negotiate a license deal with Shelby so they make $. Use Shelby contacts to get Ford in the act. They put up $ and support. They get promotion opportunities and end up selling lots more cars. Make $. Pay someone like Panoz to build a car and run the race team. They have the ability to do it right. They make $. Lots more people pay to see ALMS races. More $ for Panoz.

As a kicker, hire Alex Gurney and Derek Hill to drive. Imagine the publicity.

They other HALF of me says, forget it Jack, go back to work. Enjoy your car. This is a lost cause.

Jack