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1962 Shelby Cobra Dragonsnake Navigation
Since the Shelby Cobras had already laid waste to much of the field in sports car racing, it was time for new competition. And in 1964, what better way was there than to focus on the 1/4 mile - thus was born the 'Dragonsnake.'
A few Shelby employees asked their boss to provide a 289 Cobra that they could drag race. Chassis number CSX 2019 was designated as a publication relations car. It was already a movie star, appearing in 'Viva Las Vegas' with Elvis Pressley and Ann Margaret.
According to Shelby archives, Jere Kirkpatrich was the driver of CSX2019 and also looked after the chassis, while Ralph Falconer, Jr. was tasked with tuning the motors. The two dominated the competition, with a best quarter mile result of 11.73 seconds at 119.20 mph, an AA/SP class record in the AHRA.
CSX2019 was replaced as a factory competition car early in 1964, with the arrival of the rack-and-pinion chassis. It was then sold to a privateer who campaigned it for another three years.
A few Shelby employees asked their boss to provide a 289 Cobra that they could drag race. Chassis number CSX 2019 was designated as a publication relations car. It was already a movie star, appearing in 'Viva Las Vegas' with Elvis Pressley and Ann Margaret.
According to Shelby archives, Jere Kirkpatrich was the driver of CSX2019 and also looked after the chassis, while Ralph Falconer, Jr. was tasked with tuning the motors. The two dominated the competition, with a best quarter mile result of 11.73 seconds at 119.20 mph, an AA/SP class record in the AHRA.
CSX2019 was replaced as a factory competition car early in 1964, with the arrival of the rack-and-pinion chassis. It was then sold to a privateer who campaigned it for another three years.
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