Club Cobra Keith Craft Racing  

Go Back   Club Cobra > Events > Run & Gun

MMG Superformance
Nevada Classics
MMG Superformance
Main Menu
Module Jump:
Nevada Classics
Nevada Classics
MMG Superformance
Keith Craft Racing
Advertise at CC
Banner Ad Rates
MMG Superformance
MMG Superformance
MMG Superformance
MMG Superformance
December 2024
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31        

Kirkham Motorsports

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 10-11-2008, 07:40 PM
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Greenwood, IN, IN
Cobra Make, Engine: Don't own one yet!
Posts: 7
Not Ranked     
Default Glad I made the Trip.

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who recommended that I make the trip to Gateway to check out some of the different cobra builders out there. The only unfortunate thing for me was that I could not make it to the event until Saturday and there was very little in the way of manufacturer displays to look at. I didn't get a chance to test out any cars, but still found many owners willing to talk with me a length about their experiences. Several also offered to let me sit in their cars to see how my 6'4" frame fit. I did talk with Bryan Anderson of B&B and was very impressed with how much time he spent talking to the wife and I about all things replica. He offered to have me come out to his shop when I'm ready to build and custom fit the car to my needs. Don't know if all builders will do this, but I did feel like the B&B could be a good choice for my size and my budget. Had a blast watching the drag racing and got some good photo's to show my friends as well. I admire everyone who came out today and put their cars at risk. Really felt bad about the guy in the backdraft that hit the wall....Hope he was ok, I'm sure he is probably pretty upset, but after looking at the car....and snapping a few photo's of it on the trailer, it didn't look to badly damaged. Anyway...sorry to put up such a long post, I was just really excited about the day and wanted to share it with others who understand.
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 10-12-2008, 12:24 AM
jmimac351's Avatar
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Apopka, FL
Cobra Make, Engine: Building 289 Lemans / FFR mkIV chassis w/ Bruce Chervenak
Posts: 700
Not Ranked     
Default

What color was the Backdraft car?
__________________
Pics---> www.jmimac351.smugmug.com
Chief Instructor: www.ChinTrackDays.com
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 10-12-2008, 10:20 AM
dlampe's Avatar
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: centralia, IL
Cobra Make, Engine: B&B cobra (sold), Hurricane HMS1002 (sold), Kirkham 289 FIA, (sold) RCR GT 40(sold) SPF GT40 2122(sold) Hurricane HMS2002, (sold) RCR SLC (sold) GTR on the way!
Posts: 1,288
Not Ranked     
Default

It was a new yellow car driven by Richard Bailey. I spoke with him late in the day and he was in good spirits, albeit a little sore.
__________________
High Maintenance Racing Team
Run & Gun 2003 - 2013
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 10-12-2008, 12:07 PM
Cashburn's Avatar
Backdraft Racing Dealer
Visit my Photo Gallery
Lifetime Contributor
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Haven, CT
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
Posts: 5,121
Not Ranked     
Default

Richard suffered a pretty good bang-up on his last run through the drag strip. He must be really sore today. But it looks like the only damage is to his new TD car. It was a pretty nasty scene while it unfolded. Luckily the second driver did not stage and he was in a solo run.

I think the full cage system on these new TD (Track Day) Cars is the only way to fly in these events when people are really pushing them. I know Richard was really happy to have the cage in this instance and during a spin out the day before on the road course.

I've got the before and after photos. I will wait to hear good things from Richard in regards to the shape he is in before posting any.

Great event once again. Figuring out how we can get more involved next year.
__________________
IT'S NOT REAL. IT'S UNREAL.
VINTAGE MOTORSPORTS
888.427.1965 | www.vintagemotorsports.com
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 10-12-2008, 05:34 PM
WildBill3's Avatar
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Raytown, mo
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Coupe SOLD.Current 66 Mustang
Posts: 962
Not Ranked     
Default

I was the second driver going up against my buddy Richard and I thank the lord above for Clois's water being dropped on the starting line,causing the Gateway staff to let Richard to run solo,he was faster by a few tenths than me and im afraid I might have TBoned his car and possibly speared him.Again thank G-d he was ok,as well as the others who had altercations with the walls...WB3
__________________
I agree Life is way to short to worry about gas milage.Other rides Crewcab Super Duty F350 Ford,Shlby Charger,66Mustang/Frankinstang,Chevy Van,KTM Dualsport,FFR Daytona Coupe SOLD... RUN N GUN 06,07,08,09 Hallet 09,
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 10-12-2008, 06:14 PM
ROUSHAC's Avatar
Senior Club Cobra Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Syracuse, NY
Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 228, Roush 342R, 457HP/428TQ, modified AOD
Posts: 1,378
Not Ranked     
Default

Glad to hear that Richard is OK. LOTS better to be buying replacement car parts than Richard parts.
__________________
Dave
Nolite id cogere, cape malleum majorem - Don't force it, get a bigger hammer.
Reply With Quote
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 10-12-2008, 06:18 PM
Bailey's Avatar
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Jupiter, fl
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #985 Custom Pro/ Street Race Car, full cage, dry sump 427W and G Force T-56 Fully Street Legal!!
Posts: 402
Not Ranked     
Default

Someone was definetly looking after both of us, Bill. The car is a little banged up, into the left wall just shy of a 100mph. I am pretty sore today, but all is good. Thanks to a good set of belts, a good seat, and a great car.

A little Ibuprofen and several naps later, a solid work week is ahead.

The new BDR track car held up remarkably well, crumple zones doing what they are supposed to do, and the structural improvements with the cage probably saved a bucket load of medical expenses and who knows what.
Thanks to all the folks who came by to check on me, that afternoon was a blur, not ending the way I had planned.
Jay, thanks for the Coke, it kept me on my feet.
Now it's time for a removable front end for access, and chase down Wild Bill in the blue rocket #3 next year.
Cheers,
Richard Bailey
__________________
Life is short, live like you mean it!!
Live every day like it's your last. One day you will be right!
Reply With Quote
  #8 (permalink)  
Old 10-13-2008, 07:14 AM
mtpockets's Avatar
Senior Club Cobra Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Crosby, TX
Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #621, Keith Craft 408
Posts: 476
Not Ranked     
Default The RNG experience

What a blast. My wife and I got to meet so many people, made new friends, including one heck of a fine replica '02 Camaro. Made my best laps of the event trying to track him down on Friday. Seems he registered not knowing it was a kit car event. Clois and Dean said, wth, come on in and join us. Great car, great driver. I was really surprised with as many really fast cars there were there that I placed second in BB street. I really pushed the GY F1's and tested the stock brake setup on the Backdraft. On the last day myself and two others found the weak link on the drag strip with broken half shafts.

Glad to hear Richard is doing well, the BDR TD car is a beautiful machine. I learned lots being out there with so many good drivers. Thanks to Clois, Dean, Jay, James, Matt, Hersh and Don for all their work in putting together a first class show.

PS: Somewhere around $10,000 was raised for Operation Comfort. It's never to late to donate to this great cause. Kudos to Jay for everything he's done helping our wounded veterans and their families.
__________________
"Friends don't let friends apex early"
TCC President 2010
Reply With Quote
  #9 (permalink)  
Old 10-13-2008, 08:55 AM
Clois Harlan's Avatar
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Broken Arrow. OK ( South Tulsa), USA, OK
Cobra Make, Engine: 66 COBRA FE 427 /4SP. (HCS Coupe w/ 408 Stroker and TKO 600 -sold)
Posts: 5,595
Send a message via AIM to Clois Harlan
Not Ranked     
Default

Thanks to all of you for supporting our passion. We did have some incidents and fortunately no one was hurt. Cold tires and a cold track will bite you every time. My Goodyear slicks need at least two or three laps in the morning session to get them up to temp. I was passed by everyone in my run group each morning until my tires got some heat in them. Then I was able to bust off some pretty good lapss. This years times were slower for me than last years but I heard several people say that as well.

Lots of fun and a pleasure meet so many of you this year.

Clois Harlan
__________________
Sunshine, Asphalt and no stop signs...Perfect

"Let's roll"

"Be part of Something Good
......Leave Something Good Behind!"
from CD "Long Road Out of Eden"
Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:30 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
The representations expressed are the representations and opinions of the clubcobra.com forum members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the site owners, moderators, Shelby American, any other replica manufacturer, Ford Motor Company. This website has been planned and developed by clubcobra.com and its forum members and should not be construed as being endorsed by Ford Motor Company, or Shelby American or any other manufacturer unless expressly noted by that entity. "Cobra" and the Cobra logo are registered trademarks for Ford Motor Co., Inc. clubcobra.com forum members agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyrighted material is owned by you. Although we do not and cannot review the messages posted and are not responsible for the content of any of these messages, we reserve the right to delete any message for any reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s). Thank you for visiting clubcobra.com. For full policy documentation refer to the following link: CC Policy
Links monetized by VigLink