Question for those that have owned Shelby Cobras/replicas

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

If we're making a run to Boise (3 hours one way) and either need to start out early -- or be coming back at dusk --- I drive the pickup not the Porsche... for that very reason. We have Pronghorn Antelope - Elk - and Deer up the wazee around here. I don't need one thru the windshield. Now -- I'm not a "fatalist" or anything -- but I do try to minimize the challenges....

Obviously anything can happen at any time..... and there is a certain aspect of AVOIDANCE and a car with superior braking and handling might be able to avoid the problem.

My post of the Cobra wreck was more because I saw a passenger in the Bondurant video with ZERO protection - a lap belt - no helmet - no roll bar - on track..... even with experienced drivers -- stuff happens and it happens quickly.

I was at Oregon Raceway Park for a weekend event -- prior to the event Palatov had the track for testing their Pikes Peak car. Of course I had my nose in there talking to them etc. The driver asked if I'd like to go along on a track test. I asked -- "should I suit up etc?" --- He said --- You know what? I've never planned to have an accident -- but I've had plenty -- so since I never know when that's going to happen in advance.... I always suit up. DONE. Advice I don't forget.

Good stuff Greg....thanks.

Yes, I didn't like seeing that guy with Bob Bondurant, aka 'Ferrari t-shirt guy', totally unprotected like that. Not cool.

Not a good feeling driving amidst all those big critters, is it...

Great advice from the Pikes Peak driver.