Probably not that well known but fellow cobra driver Dan Gerber and Tom Payne were partners in a mid engined sports racer called the Gerber Payne Special. It was the McKee Mk3 that was built for Bob Johnson and powered by a 289 with McKee transaxle. It's shown here at Bridgehampton USRRC in '65.
Chuck
And here is a partial image of their super cool truck taken at Greenwood Roadway.