[john chesnut]

I let my son take my Cobra Tribute to the Prom when he was 17. But, I followed him in a chase car and I picked it up from the parking lot before the prom was over. Since then I let him drive the Cobra on day trips through the mountains of New England and Up State NY. But, I am the passenger or following in my Miata. My Cobra is pretty mild (405hp LS6) and has great brakes, and handling.

He has raced go karts since 10, different classes of sprint cars and asphalt late models. I haven't had to pay for racing the past few years as he has had rides offered to him.

He's 19 now. He's never had a ticket or accident. From the beginning he needed to be with me when we worked on the karts/cars, be respectful to others and the vehicles, and get great grades. And, all aggressive driving is done at the track. Not on public roads. Driving the Cobra is a reward earned as well. A reward that we enjoy together.