[Blake Olson]

When I was 9 years old, in 1982, I watched my dad and my uncle build a cobra replica in our garage. I remember old Jaguar convertibles being brought over and stripped for parts(rear ends, etc)....back then, I guess, the kits weren't as good as they are today. I still have my dad's photo album...man that thing was rough when it showed up. basically a body and a frame. Anyways, the finished product was OUTSTANDING! I remember the thrill of getting to go " cruise " down Westheimer on a friday or saturday night with my dad....turning heads...people wanting to race ever stop-sign. Well, I think those days are gone, as there is no more cruising scene that I am aware of in Houston. And street racing has been turned over to mitsubishi's and hondas.

Anyways, all throughout college I would buy Kit Car magazines every month. Send away for all the brochures and day dream during class. After college, I spent some time in the army, and began "saving" money for my "cobra fund". In 1999, I made my first trip to Granby, Mo to meet with Bryan Anderson @ B&B Manufacturing. 2 trips and 3 years later, I finally placed my order on May 5th, 2002. I took delivery on september 7th, 2002.

This year has been great...I have met so many friends from Texas Cobra Club and right here at CC.com ... Luckily, down here in Texas, we can drive pretty much year around.

For instance, saturday, it was 71 degrees and sunny. Went to lunch(all back roads!!!), with a t-shirt on and no jacket!!! Man..what a beautiful day to drive these beautiful cars!

hope to see everyone @ DVSF III, and have a safe and happy holidays!

Blake Olson