Hi folks,
This is a follow up of the results from Cobra University. Both Dave Voorheis and I convoyed down to a race course in the middle of the desert, near Edwards AFB....by the name of Willow Springs....or more accurately, "The Streets of Willow Springs."
Convoying down with Dave V. was a real joy for me as I had the air conditioned tow car. He had the open air Cobra that, I am sure, he must have baked in some of the time. Once arriving, I met with John Brooks and his wife Jackie as well as other CC members who came out to watch and drive from both northern and southern California.
We were well cared for by Stephen Johnstone and his able family and crew. There were all of 6 of us students and two full time instructors, Tomo and Chris. Both are accomplished racers who really know their stuff and so put us through the 'ringer' in a good way.
We began on the skid pad where we really pushed our cars to the limit. Mariah came loose, all four wheels at a time, and I learned, was very predictable with the 17" rims and tires connected to a new set of Koni shocks. Then we hit the roadcourse and raced for about 6-8 laps all the while trying to learn the racing line and to apply what we'd learned on the skid pad. By the end of the day, our lap times were faster, the cars more stable (well, I did do one 360---again), and our smiles big.
Add to that the presence of a great one-man pit crew who kept constant watch over our cars, and you can get the feeling that this one comprehensive event combining serious driving with a lot of fun.
As you have heard me preach in earlier posts, there is no substitute for track seat time in the Cobra, especially if you want to experience what a Cobra can really do! If you want to experience your cobra at the limit, please consider taking a course such as this one...Cobra University.
All the best,
PS, the website address is
www.cobrauniversity.com
Cobra University---or, How to learn to Drive
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