Maclean's Bridge at Lakeside Raceway QLD 19-20th May

[Wazza]

A "Tribute Lap" to mark the passing of Carroll Shelby sounds like something we should do...

But maybe ALL the Cobras and GT40s might like to take part...

I appreciate the idea of the Aluminium ( Aluminum )body Cobra being something that is a reminder of an original Cobra, but I recon we all honor his legacy with our efforts to replicate the awesome machines that he created.

We all feel like we are part of something pretty special, once we've become part of the "Shelby" gang.

I think every Cobra and GT40 owner or enthusiast felt something very personal , when they heard that Carroll Shelby had passed.

It was like a member of our family had passed on....pulled me up, and made me think about everything this man had started.

A Pretty Cool life.

Anyway....I'd be happy with anything we do....it's a special year that's for sure....50 years since all this started with a bang....and then he says farewell.......a cool way to go !

Not looking for an argument....just my thoughts.

Cheers,
Warren.

[Donunder]

I hear what you're saying Waz but I suppose what I had in mind was something special, a contemplative moment at the conclusion of the track activities on the Sunday.

Most people would have had their fill of track action by then, and at that time a request could be made for silence in the pits for the running of a tribute lap and one car sets off...sort of like a minute's silence so people can reflect on Carroll Shelby's life, except that in our case it will be a minute's noise, that special sound of a big block Cobra, the sound that means so much to all of us gathered there...almost like the Last Post at an Anzac Day dawn service or the Lone Piper's lament at the conclusion of the Edinburgh Tattoo.

Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2011 - Lone Piper & Closing Scenes - YouTube

One car, one lap, dusk, the end of the Nationals, the end of an amazing life....awesome.

But whatever the committee comes up with to honour the life of this exceptional man, it will reflect the respect in which we hold him, no doubt.