Cobra Jets of varying eras will be flying into Carlisle, Pennsylvania, for a one-of-a-kind heritage celebration during the All-Ford Nationals on June 4-6.
Along with four of the original NHRA-dominant ’68 Cobra Jet race cars, there also will be modern examples representing both the ’08 and ’10 model years. In recreating the original drag-racing legend for competition today, Ford followed up its 2008 feat of building a limited run of 50 turn-key Cobra Jet race cars for the track with another updated offering of 50 Cobra Jets for 2010, all with white exteriors.
This year, Ford will be showcasing Ford Racing's ’10 Cobra Jet #1 workhorse, the only one produced in silver exterior paint. This single example, custom-developed by Ford Racing engineers, has been built to embody the pure muscle of Ford performance.
John Clor, Communications Manager for Ford Racing’s Ford Performance Group, encourages Ford fans not to miss this rare opportunity to see the full Cobra Jet race car heritage all in one place. Clor notes, “Along with Carlisle Events, we [Ford] are proud to show off the proverbial superstar '10 Cobra Jet alongside some of the '68 CJ legends for the first time in public. This might very well be the only chance that diehard fans will ever have to get up close and personal with the full gamut of these incredible drag racing cars…all in the same place. This may never happen again.”
Clor goes on to declare Carlisle as “the quintessential Ford fan destination.” Recalling the last 15 years of collaboration between the two companies, Clor points out, “Carlisle Events has evolved successfully into the perfect platform for Ford to come out and interact with loyal owners and enthusiasts, both to celebrate our long heritage of great vehicles and to showcase new Fords that are destined to be the stars of this show in the years ahead.”
Can't wait to go!
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