Just got back from Winchester Speedway. This was oldtimers day. The track was built in 1914. I believe the banking is 39 degrees. I did not go up in the high groove for fear of blowing a tire or making a mistake in the still unfamiliar Cobra. It is now paved with very rough asphalt. Up near the wall are some areas about 2' wide where the track sort of levels off.
We had a ball looking at old sprints and midgets and running on the track. I let the guys who are completely familiar with their Cobras take the fast lane. I did discover though that it will accelerate fiercely in fourth gear from about 50 to 80+ on the straights...especially when you kick in the secondary venturis on the carb.
The Cobra hugged the road and felt very very stable on the track. Also nothing fell off or needed even an adjustment excepting the inside rear view mirror which needed its fasteners tightened.
One guy claimed his car has 600 hp. He passed me in the corners and I could stick with him on the straights so I must have 600 hp too!
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.
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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.