SHELBYFEST to class or not to class

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Thank’s for engaging LoBelly.

We ran with classes almost exactly as you listed back in 2005.
The guys with modified 5 litre engines weren't happy being put in with the next class.
We only had a couple of cars in the top class and half the field in the other 2.
We also have too big of a gap in the 6lt class, with unmodified pre 1980 fords engines through to new generation Ford and Chevys with twice the rated output at the wheels.
These guys will not be happy racing with the top group.
Also factor in classes for the Mustangs and GT40s and Daytonas.

One thing I've learned organising club events over the last 10 years. When it comes to handing out trophies for classed events, we always have guys that feel hard done by.

I don't want Cobra events to go the way of many others over the years, where the biggest budget means the most trophies.

Wouldn't it be nice to know that your old stock 289 could compete equally against the race bred CTC cars? But at the same time the CTC guys could duke it out with the other racers for top honors.

Now that you have your new engine. If we run your 3 proposed Cobra class you would need to run in the mid to high 1.30s to get a trophy in your class.
I can tell you from someone who has run in this class for 8 years, that's getting very quick.

Would love to have heaps of Classes and extra events, but the number of trophies needed would be ridiculous.

Love your idea of the difference between the top 10 fastest laps. Last years calculation was far to complicated.

In regards to the Comms/lap times.
With any competition where regularity or completing specific lap times are needed these devices are a huge advantage to the few that have them.
They wouldn't be outlawed completely just in those specific events.