COBRAS AT THE CASTLE

[teabagtuner]

2012 is a special year for the 'Cobra' which will be celebrating 50 years since its inception by Carroll Shelby and AC Cars Ltd. back in 1962
   To mark this important occasion, 'COBRAS' will be taking centre stage at the spectacular "Cholmondeley Pageant Of Power" (pronounced Chumley) , see www.CPOP
   The weekend 15/16/17 June 2012 will see for the first time an exclusive Class for invited Cobras to compete in.
   All Cobras attending will be displayed in the paddock at the foot of Cholmondeley Castle and will take part in the parade.  This is set to be a memorable event and a once-only experience.
   It is hoped that some of the "works" drivers who originally raced these "venomous" sports cars will be in attendance over the weekend.
   
   The special package includes the following:-
   Weekend Paddock Ticket
   Full hospitality in the Drivers'Club to include breakfast,lunch and tea on both days
   Lord Cholmondeley's Drinks Party on Sat. evening
   Supper in the Drivers' Club on Sat. evening followed by
   The Cholmondeley Fireworks Concert and Military Tattoo
   Preferential rates have been secured at a number of hotels in the area.
   
   Places are strictly limited so if you are interested in attending and displaying or competing in your AC/Shelby Cobra 260/289/427 or Mk IV Cobra and later models, please register your initial interest by contacting Richard Wright on 01270-780034 or email
     cobraregister@gmail.com
   
   If you are not familiar with the Cholmondeley experience, here's a small sample of what was said about the 2011 Pageant
   "wonderful job, wonderful atmosphere - fabulous event"  -  Derek Bell
   "The Pageant was exceptional"  -  Autocar
   "congratulations - truly remarkable atmosphere and programme"  -  CEO Jaguar Land Rover
   "Breitling are proud to be involved with such a prestigious event"  -  Breitling
   
   There will be attractive sponsorship opportunities available for this event and companies who may be interested should contact Becci Kannreuther M: 07720-292940 or becci.kannreuther@cpop.co.uk
   
   I very much look forward to welcoming 50 Cobras  !

[teabagtuner]

Sorry, I forgot to mention, for existing ACOC members there is also an excellent article written by Caroline Bridges in the September 2011 "ACtion" magazine p.22  regarding her other half, Bill Bridges and his exploits with their Cobra at this year's  Cholmondeley  Pageant Of Power.  I believe the "Hairy Canary" will return in 2012 !
   Richard.

[nikbj68]

...And to follow on from Richard`s teaser, here are a couple of photos from last year:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

[aaron]

I will see you there guys !!

[3.8Jaguar]

A truly fantastic venue and weekend away.
   We have done every year and always had a fantastic time even when the weather has been less than kind. Its not often you get chance to go head to head with such exotic machinery.
   I am looking forward to taking the Monoposto back again this year.

[nikbj68]

I enjoyed meeting you there & chatting about the Monoposto, and hopefully June will be kinder to us this time around!