I just got off of the phone with someone that is going to the Bash for the first time and is participating in the track day. He was concerned about being on a track with his car for the first time. This started me thinking about the first WSCB when we got to go on the track for a few "parade laps". That left me wanting more and when the opportunity arose the following year to sign up for the track day I jumped at the chance. The chance to get your car out on a track at a speed you were comfortable with and also get some instruction was great. It prompted me to sign up for driving classes at a school to get more professional instruction. I am really looking forward to this years track day to try out some of the improvements that I have made on the car.
So why do I look forward to track day and taking more instruction? Is it because I want to race other cars and win? Is it the "A" type personality that most of the Cobra owners I've met have? In my case it is none of the above. I love driving my car and want to be able to drive it the best that I can. I want to know how it handles in as many situations as possible. When the drunk driver comes into my lane, or the farm truck pulls out of a side road, I want to know that I can do everything that I can to avoid them. I think that this what the track day at the Bash is all about. That is the reason that I have enjoyed track day at the Bash so much.
For those that want more there are open track days and events like Run-N-Gun to satisfy those competitive urges.
Dick
Gail Rhoten in ERA 002 at Run-N-Gun 1995