Western States Cobra Bash 2007 – Main Thread

[decooney]

Cindy, all -
Dan The Man is wrapping up the picture DVD now. I asked him to have that done by Thanksgiving; he's getting closer. There were over 5,000 photos from last year, submitted by 10 different photographers. The editor was not able to do what we needed for us on time, so now Dan has been doing it himself. It was getting too complex, so I just told him to make it basic and get all the photos on there, and that's what people want to see; not any fluff show graphics, etc. Also, we got sidetracked for four weeks having to sort through everything for a publication Co. doing some coverage on WSCB probably coming out in Jan '07.

As for posters, there are a few different options to consider for '07. I commissioned an artist who does original looking Cobra car artwork who does some nice vintage stuff on shirts you see all over in the Cobra world now days. This may become our '07 poster. Now that registration is kicked off, I can start concentrating on these types of things and wrapping up some city permit hoops and dips I'm having to maneuver through at the moment. Thanks for the ideas.

It's all good though.

[Ibr8k4vetts]

Duane,
You didn't happen to end up with any extra '06 posters did you?

[decooney]

Hi Mike,
No '06 posters left. If it goes as I hope it will, and if the artist I've been working through ever gets it wrapped up, the '07 version might be kinda neat. If the art turns out good and its worth replicating, I may run another batch.

Hey Cindy,
Dan is trying to wrap up the photo disk and had some other distractions, with an editor that flaked on him. Once its ready, there will be lots of pictures to make posters from; you guys can choose and make your own; whichever ones you like. There were over 5000 photos in totoal from 10 different photographers to sift through and produce a picture DVD. Kind of overwhelming for Dan, while he is building his new FFR MKIII Cobra trying to get it ready for the next Bash, and its cool - trick EFI setup, 315s or 345s on the back, all stuffed under it, pretty cool!

Checking out for a while to go help Linda on the rather large pile of registrations coming in.

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Thanks to everyone.

[tmareina]

I was out of town on business....I'm late....BUT registered for 2007 and track day. The checks and registration forms are in the mail. I can't wait. Last year was GREAT...this year will be better. I'm going to have Tom at FE Specialties rebuild my motor with more HP...not that almost 500 HP was not enough...600+ should be better. I hope to get the project started in Jan or Feb of 2007 so it should be finished in time.

See ya all there

Tom Mareina

P.S. I'll keep last year's number 187 if that's OK

[cindrrrr]

Hi Duane
No problem, I am also looking forward to getting that one too, so will be patient. Its all good. This bash07 is going to be WAY over the top, I am honored to be a member of it. Besides the fact its going to be fun fun fun...yee haa!!!

[hey,littlecobra]

talk about having a great time!!!!
as much as I loved run n gun, WSCB sounds pretty good, too.
Maybe someday.... like 12 years!!!! (my 7 yo graduates then!! )
May is the WORST month for Cobra activities in my life. ugh.
ya'll have fun!!
I hope you make it to run n gun, way before 12 years, tho'.
Kristen

[cindrrrr]

Originally Posted by hey,littlecobra

talk about having a great time!!!!
as much as I loved run n gun, WSCB sounds pretty good, too.
Maybe someday.... like 12 years!!!! (my 7 yo graduates then!! )
May is the WORST month for Cobra activities in my life. ugh.
ya'll have fun!!
I hope you make it to run n gun, way before 12 years, tho'.
Kristen

Kristen just throw the kids and the old man in the truck, that car in/on the trailer and c'mon out! This is by far going to be the best one yet. Theres going to be VINTAGE cars and planes here!!!
Of course, knowing these guys who knows what Bash 08 will be like!!! It just keeps getting better!! FunFunFun!! I am definately planning on Run'n'Gun, my kids are older than yours so not as easy to throw em around.....just get them to help drive!!! Your missing some grand Cobra times!! Actually I have to make sure no one misses any school during ski season so by Bash time its all cool to ditch then. Pick the appropriate times carefully to ditch!

[jmarsey]

Originally Posted by tmareina

I was out of town on business....I'm late....BUT registered for 2007 and track day. The checks and registration forms are in the mail. I can't wait. Last year was GREAT...this year will be better. I'm going to have Tom at FE Specialties rebuild my motor with more HP...not that almost 500 HP was not enough...600+ should be better. I hope to get the project started in Jan or Feb of 2007 so it should be finished in time.

See ya all there

Tom Mareina

P.S. I'll keep last year's number 187 if that's OK

Hey Tom,

Please send your Track Day car number request directly to me. You should have received an email from Duane with my address. I don't want folks mixing numbers requests in with this thread as it will get screwed up again.

See you soon, John

NOTE:
Folks who are returning to Track Day, please email me directly to confirm your numbers. I am trying to give you guys first choice.

Thanks, John

[DonC]

Reservations made, registration check's in the mail. A lot closer than London last year. See you there.
DonC

[hey,littlecobra]

hmmm, tempting, for sure!!!
F250- only holds 5.... we have 4 kids..... who do I leave behind???
well #2 would probably ride in the cobra, in the trailer!!
great idea!!!!
my hubby turns 50 during the bash..... 'Hey, honey, let's go to Reno for your birthday!!! Surprise!!! '
considering he's never driven the Cobra, not too confident on this idea... guess i could give him a wad of money and he could gamble for 5 days???

[cindrrrr]

4 kids?? You are a bravewoman. well lets see...how old is the oldest? Old enough to fly to Reno? Cheap fares made well in advance. See, I am working to cover all the bases. You need someone to helpwith the driving.

OR.....you fly out and just hang out with us all for the long weekend. That could work, rather than the long drive. It would just suck because your car is still in the big state. The airport it close to the great place we're staying, one of us could pick you up in the Cobra (me) or the F250 (my son)(got one too) gotta love Fooord! If you have issues, we have answers! This is going to be the bash of all bashes I have the feeling!!!
Seriously, I understand May is a chaotic month for us too, the school thing, the sports thing, man there is nothing but stuff going on and I only have one in HS to worry about. The other one is the support vehicle driver!!

Sorry Brent you'll probably want to kick me over into a rambling talk thread instead...I'm trying to keep it along the guidelines here!!!

[cindrrrr]

PS...Your hubby likes to gamble? well heck this could work!!! They have a GREAT casino, have to go thru it 8 times a day back andforth to the cars!!!

[hey,littlecobra]

yeah, I'm thinking NOT the kids... just the hubby.... fly out.... bum rides. Hey, I did it in London last year. (6/05)
my oldest is 15, almost 16. not driving the cobra or truck or anything right now!! (15, 13, 10, 7)

and, yeah, I'll jump outta ya'll's thread--- at least it IS in WSCB forum, not just sitting there in All Cobra Talk.

I still wish I could go.
Not this year, I'm afraid.
ya'll have fun and post lots of pictures.
Kristen

[cindrrrr]

Your welcome in our thread anytime you want Kristen! Thats a bummer, but totally understand. I will definately see you all at run n gun...the one thing that event has (that I can tell) that we dont is the 1/4 mile stretches for the drag races NOw that looks like fun!!!!. And I was the one who kind of detoured the thread I think Lord knows it wouldnt be the first time!!
We will most certainly takes lots of pictures !!! cheers!!

[hey,littlecobra]

the 1/4 mile drag is my FAVORITE!! and the road course is a close second. I pretty much sucked at the autox. I finally broke under 13. seconds on the dragstrip. got in as many runs as I wanted. 10 or something. awesome!!!!!!!!
thanks for letting me hang around...
K

[cindrrrr]

The main reason I want to go to RunNGun is for the drag thing. (I know Administrator dudes, but I am trying to PROMOTE the bash here ok?!!

Ok, back here Kristen. Was that your name in the stats for the 1/4mile thing? There was only one Kristen, had to be you!!! Great job!! This WSCB thing has become a staple in our schedule....sort of start the summer off right. The kids love it, I love it, and I am so glad weve made all three. Wouldnt miss it for anything. Actually its been a huge factor for us as a family thing, tell ya about it sometime. When the last one goes off to college , its all about a US roadtrip . But then I would just want to take them anyway so what the heck. see ya at runNgun07!!

[thudmaster]

OK Cindrrrr lets try and get a drag strip out there near the track. I know lots of us would like to at least try it...........

[DonC]

Kristen:
Don't dismiss the spousal "fly out and meet you there" , it's what my wife did for the London Show last June while I drove the 8 days round trip towing the Cobra. She said there was no way she was going to be stuck in the truck that long getting bored out of her mind while I pushed to get the day's driving done.
I don't blame her in the least for feeling that way, heck, I felt that way and I was driving.
She may well do the same thing for the WSCB and I'm sure you could work out something similar.
DonC

[cindrrrr]

Ok Thudmaster...what do we have to do to get one out here? I love quartermiles!!! We used to go to the NHRA's alot in Pomona, and also Bakersfield, but we need a track that is centrally located up here in NoCal or NOCentral CA. OR Fernelly needs to get one going. It would be nice to have one near our homes, of course and preferably near or with a road track. Tell me who to contact, what Congressman do I have to hound write a gazillion letters to.....I will do it!!!

Kristen, never say never. Every time I do, I end up with a foot in my mouth, luckily one of my own puny ones!!! I'll think positive thoughts for ya just in case!!

[cindrrrr]

Ok, got so excited, in thinking its probably better in NV anyway, dont know if CA can deal with more race stuff. Less legislation in Nevada??? hmmmm who do we know in Nevada that can help us out here. John you have a pm.