SNAKEBYTES

2014 Calendar of Events

The calendar of events for 2014 has been tentatively set and published.

There was no problem coming up with interesting and fun stuff for the

club to do. In fact, the bigger problem was trimming down to a

reasonable size the list of things we’d like to do.

We now have 21 members in the club and a few more who are going to

“test drive” the club for a bit, and we couldn’t be happier that there is

this much interest. These members are scattered over a large part of the

state, and this influenced the decision-making as to where to schedule

outings.

Weather always figures into taking a drive in our cars, and it’s likely

that some of our events will get rained out. But, with at least 16 events

on the schedule, we should be left with plenty to keep us busy this

summer.

Knowing that everyone is busy with families and other commitments, it

is only natural that not everyone will get to attend every outing, but

with this many events scheduled, you can pick and choose which ones

you can make.

The schedule will appear later in this newsletter, on our website, and

everyone on the mailing list will get updates on where we’re going next.

The calendar is subject to change, but we hope you will like what is

planned for this, our first full season.

Terry, Bob, and Mike

AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF HOOSIER COBRA, INC.

In this issue…

2014 Calendar

Annual meeting

London Cobra Show

Logo items & apparel

Website

Insurance

More

VOLUME #2

Blue sky, a clean windshield , a full tank of gas and sidepipes

on both sides of me.

Fire up for our first full summer of activities as a club.

This should be a lot of fun.

HOOSIER COBRA, INC.

April, 2014

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INSURANCE QUOTE OBTAINED

In an effort to protect the club, its officers, and its members, the club has begun the application process for insurance coverage for the club. By the time you read this, we will likely be covered by a Commercial General Liability policy from J. C. Taylor. This policy provides coverage for members for bodily injury and property damage liability arising out of an occurrence associated with club activities. Obviously, you still MUST carry your own auto insurance in accordance with state laws, but this coverage will provide the club with additional protection at an affordable price. If you have questions, contact Mike Bare 765-561-4933.

We are developing our club’s website. Check it out at

www.hoosiercobra.com

Snakebytes

Hoosier Cobra Logo Items and Apparel Now Available

You can now obtain Hoosier Cobra club logo items and let everyone know you belong! Available are many colors of hats, polo shirts, and jackets. They can mix and match colors and create about whatever you choose. Contact EmbroidME at 5383 East 82nd Street in Indianapolis to learn more. Their phone number is 317-577-7600 (ask for Josh), and their email address is indynorth@embroidme.com. www.embroidme-indianapolis.com

The club logo makes these hats

look really good!

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APRIL 2013

April 19…Lunch at Kopper Kettle in Morristown

April 26…Dallara Factory Tour in Speedway

May 3…..Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Tour

June 14…Club picnic at Bob Lennon’s house

June 19-22…London Cobra Show in Columbus, OH

July 4…4th

of July parade in Carmel

July 12…Cruising the Suds Drive-in in Greenwood

July 19…Madison scenic cruise

August 2&3…Rick Yeager weekend cruise

August 23…Poker run and hog roast in Rush County

September 6…Track day at Putnam Park

September 20…USAC Midgets at Eldora Speedway

September 27…James Dean Rod Run at Fairmount

October 4…Morgan/Monroe/Brown County scenic cruise

October 18…Nashville/Story scenic cruise

The calendar might get juggled a little as the summer progresses, but this

gives you a general idea so you can begin making plans.

If you have another place you would like to cruise to, we can always put

together another event and put it in an open spot on our calendar.

Annual Meeting Held April 5th

The first Annual Meeting was held

at the Claddagh Irish Pub, where the

gang heard interesting stories from

Mike Hamblin.

Mike is experienced as a crew

member on Indy Car teams and is

the owner of MIKAR in Carmel, a

garage that does repairs and

restorations on all kinds of special

interest vehicles.

The club transacted a short business

meeting, ate some good grub, heard

some good racing stories, and just

had a generally good time.

Mike Hamblin entertains the group

with stories of IRL and CART racing.

If you would like to join Hoosier Cobra as a member

or as a corporate sponsor, call Terry Gentry at 614-537-2970.

Here’s The

2014 Calendar

Of Events

April 2013

Register for the London Cobra Show

Snakebytes

Good fun in London

Hoosier Cobra would like to have a large representation at the London Cobra Show. If you’ve never been—you should go and check it out. It is a Cobra lover’s paradise. Car shows, cruises, burnouts on Main Street, a huge all-Cobra parade, meeting other Cobra enthusiasts from all over the country… Well, it’s just a great time. You can also buy a chance on the Cobra they’re raffling. Best of all, the proceeds from the entire weekend go to help find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. The Ohio Cobra Club has donated over $800,000 to this noble cause—all funds raised by the annual Cobra show . Go to the London Cobra show website or the Ohio Cobra Club website and see how much fun it can be. It would be great to have a bunch of Hoosier Cobras there.

Mission Statement Our club doesn’t have a formal mission statement yet. We really haven’t even talked about it. Who

knows, maybe we don’t need one. If we were to have a mission statement though, it would be all about the

appreciation and enjoyment of our Cobra replica cars. It would also involve having fun and being around

people with similar interests.

We’re just getting started, but we’re making great strides for such a new club. Let’s have a great summer.

Next edition, we’ll be highlighting some of our corporate sponsors.

That’s going to do it for this edition of Snakebytes. Keep having fun---and be careful out there.