[Kim Petersen]

This was a fantastic event! Dozens of Cobras, along with a Lotus, a NASCAR veteran, a Porsche, a Viper or two, and at least four GT40s – including the debut of my car, P2192! It was my first time behind the wheel, and although I haven't officially taken possession yet (it's on the way to Michigan to be road tested by Car & Driver), it was great to finally drive the car I've been waiting for for almost two years!

[By the way, my car was sporting the new ZFQ transmission that Chris Melia introduced recently and distributed by Olthoff Racing, and let me tell you it is fantastic. Short and very positive throw, the shifting is smooth and equal to the best race car transmissions I've ever experienced. A huge improvement over the standard ZF. Thanks, Chris!]

Having never driven at VIR, the first thing that struck me was the immaculate facility. It has the look of a first-rate country club. And the south course was spectacular. Many thanks to Dennis Olthoff, along with his great team – especially the ever helpful and perpetually busy Paul – for organizing a superb event. If you have the chance, make sure you make the next one.