21st Cobra Nationals

[Towmaster]

Originally Posted by David Hodgson

You probably could Les, as long as the vehicle met the class requirements. You would most likely incur double entry costs though.

You can still win King Cobra from say Class 1 - you just need to be as fast as the very quick buys in Class 4 & 7

This is where I believe it is judged wrongly. A class 2 car will never win King Cobra. I believe it should be awarded to the highest points scorer within their respective class.

King Cobra is often won by a car that may not have won all their events but accumulated the most points due to quicker lap times. If you can beat all comers in your class, then why aren't you awarded the top gong?

Nuff said, I'll just duck now

That's why they have awards for first second and third in the classes......

The King Cobra title goes to the overall quickest, most consistent, street registered Cobra.

Keith Baxter won the King Cobra Title without winning any of the events, he was just more consistent than the rest.

In 2011, of the five events, I won 3 overall and was second overall in another and still didn't win because I finished 20th (spin off) in the Lumleys lap....

You can be the fastest and still not win, you need to be consistent......

John White won King Cobra in a 4.0 litre naturally aspirated Lexus engined Cobra..... There were plenty of other faster, more higher powered Cobras around that year, but he was more consistent.

[David Hodgson]

Originally Posted by Towmaster

The King Cobra title goes to the overall quickest, most consistent, street registered Cobra.

Consistency over outright speed is what I was trying to convey Ash, with a form of handicap for parity to give the under dog a shot. But I guess parity is why V8 Supercars has lost flavour with a lot of guys.

I had forgotten about Sneaky's 4 litre effort.

Waz, "who ever has the most points overall is King" - true, I was just looking at an alternate method of accumulating points as the measure, but I guess racing is about speed and that is the most clear cut measure.

[David Hodgson]

This reminder on e-mail from Kim on the Nats committee:

Hi Guys,
well here we are, if you want to enter the 21st Cobra Nationals, the time is now, entries close TODAY. We are still very keen to get as many entries as possible so come on - ENTER...

Also, don't forget, we have our Nationals Merchandise on sale - see flyer attached (on Cobra Car Club NSW site as with entry forms and sup regs)

Also also, we are still looking for volunteers to help with the event - if you are able to help out, email Tasman McManis (tasman.mcmanis(at)hotmail.com) and advise the days and times you are able to help.

Many Thanks,
Kim Down
Cobra Car Club of NSW