London Cobra Show
London Cobra Show – June 20, 21 and 22, 2024
Show will proceed RAIN or SHINE!
GUEST SPEAKER
Fran Kaya
Senior National Stewardship and Donor Relations Director
Bethesda, Maryland
Fran Kaya works for the national headquarters of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In her role as Senior National Stewardship and Donor Relations Director, Fran partners with chapters – including in Central Ohio – to raise awareness and much-needed funds to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives.
Fran joined the CF Foundation nearly 12 years ago and is passionate about their work because she gets to interact with so many amazing CF community members and feels she is helping to make a difference. Fran lives with her husband and two teenage children in Bethesda, Maryland.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Lynn Park
"Mr Cobra"
Lynn Park, also known as "Mr Cobra" is a legendary figure among Cobra enthusiasts. With over 50 Cobras in his collection, Lynn has been immersed in the world of these iconic roadsters for more than half a century. His dedication to the brand is evident through his barn full of rare Shelby machines, making him a true aficionado. Fast-forward six decades, and Lynn Park remains an undisputed legend among Cobra enthusiasts, having built, brought, refurbished, and de-furbished numerous V8 snakes.
SHOW SCHEDULE
All events will be at the Columbus Marriott Northwest or the City of London.
Your early show registration is appreciated and strongly encouraged!
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2024
All Day - Self Guided Cruises
7:00 to 9:00 am - Breakfast Buffet
Breakfast Buffet in the Marriott Atrium.
1:00 to 7:00 pm - LCS Registration and Materials Pick Up
LCS Registration and Materials pick up in the Franklin Conference Room.
2:00 to 6:00 pm - Formacars Open House
Formacars Open House at 3777 Business Park Dr., Columbus, OH 43204.
4:30 to 8:00 pm - Der Dutchman Cruise In
Der Dutchman Cruise In at 445 S Jefferson Ave, Plain City, OH.
Group Cruise leaves the hotel at 4:30 pm. Line up at 4:20 pm in front of the hotel.
FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024
6:30 to 8:30 am - Breakfast Buffet
Breakfast Buffet in the Marriott Atrium.
7:00 to 9:00 am, 3:00 to 5:00 pm, and 8:00 to 9 pm - LCS Registration and Materials Pick Up
LCS Registration and Materials pick up in the Franklin Conference Room.
Guided Cruises
Cruise #1: Nick Zeyen Vintage Racing at Mid-Ohio Raceway Memorial Cruise
7:50 am – Line up your car at the Marriott Hotel entrance.
8:00 am – Depart for the Mid-Ohio Raceway.
Cruise Leader is Larry Hoboken.
Cruise #2: Flying Freddie Memorial Cruise to the National Museum of the USAF
8:10 am – Line up your car at the Marriott Hotel entrance.
8:20 am – Depart for the National Museum of the USAF.
Cruise Leader is Gordon Gross.
Cruise #3: Frank Forestiere Memorial Cruise to Amish Country
8:30 am – Line up your car at the Marriott Hotel.
8:40 am – Depart for Amish Country.
Cruise Leader is Kevin Vissing.
Cruise #4: The Shawshank Cruise. Visit the Shawshank Prison, Historic Ohio State Reformatory and Shawshank Museum
9:00 am – Line up your car at the Marriott Hotel entrance.
9:10 am – Depart for the Shawshank Prison.
Cruise Leader is John Czarnecki.
Cruise #5: Dan Semko Hocking Hills Cruise
9:15 am – Line up your car at the Marriott Hotel entrance.
9:30 am – Depart for the Hocking Hills.
Cruise Leader is Matt Kirkman.
Cruise #6: Wade Chamberlin Memorial Electric Karting Cruise at
Buckeye Raceway Electric Indoor Karting
12:45 pm – Line up your car at the Marriott Hotel entrance.
1:00 pm – Depart for Buckeye Raceway.
Cruise Leader is Henry Renaud.
4:00 to 8:00 pm - Cobra Block Party
Cobra Block Party in the Columbus Marriott Northwest parking lot.
Schmidt's Sausage food truck will offer a variety of German sausages, as well as their traditional sides, including jumbo vanilla cream puffs. Schmidt's has recently been awarded "Best Columbus Food Truck" by the Columbus Dispatch Newspaper.
Taquitos Truck will provide you with a great taste of Mexico by way of their authentic street taquitos, quesadillas, burritos, nachos, and queso and chips, as well as their delicious churros that are filled with cajeta (caramel).
Graeter’s Ice Cream will have their dense and creamy ice cream for you to enjoy as a great summertime evening desert. Graeter’s uses two and one-half gallon French Pot freezers, were the finest ingredients and high butterfat cream is frozen with very little trapped air, yielding an irresistible and indulgent ice cream.
Driving Guitars Band will be performing their unique instrumental guitar, bass and drums music. The band will feature a wide variety of rock & roll and surfer tunes.
SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2024
6:00 to 8:00 am - Breakfast Buffet
Breakfast Buffet in the Marriott Atrium.
7:30 to 8:55 am – Parade Line Up
Line up your Cobra in the parking lot of the Madison County Engineer's Office (825 US-42, London, OH 43140), for the parade into London.
Madison County Engineer’s Office
825 US – 42
London, OH 43140
It is on the east side of US – 42 the first street on the left past McDonalds. If you go past the Speedway you have gone too far.
7:30 to 8:45 am - Late Registration and Materials Pick Up
Locate & visit the White Ford Expedition Max at MCEO. The address is above.
9:00 am Sharp
The Cobras leave the Madison County Engineer's Office (825 US-42, London, OH 43140) , escorted by the Madison County Sheriff's Department, along the approximately 10 mile long parade route into London.
New route. 42 S to 40 W to 38 S to Garfield St., turn right to Main St., turn left.
9:15 am
Cobras arrive in downtown London and park.
9:30 to 3:00 pm
Visit with vendors that are located along the LCS “Gasoline Alley” on Main St.
9:40 am
Opening ceremonies, check presentation to the City of London and Madison County officials, at the intersection of London's N. Main Street and 5th Street.
9:50 am
Drivers meeting that intend to give charity rides.
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Donald L. Muirheid, Jr. Charity Rides.
3:00 pm
Return to the Dublin Marriott Northwest.
5:00 pm to 6:15 pm
Happy Hour & Late Registration pickup in the Marriott Atrium.
5:15 pm
Diane Combs Commemorative Chocolate Chip Cookie tasting contest.
6:00 pm
Ballroom doors open.
6:00 pm
Welcome, Pledge of Allegiance and prayer.
6:30 pm
Dinner
View live on the London Cobra Show Facebook page
7:15 to 7:30 am
LCS Program starts
Becky Daulton – President’s message.
Pam Beck presents the Cookie Contest winner, the charity rides winner, donations from Forte Parts and Texas Cobra Club.
Guest Speaker Fran Kaya – Updates from CFF.
Keynote Speaker Lynn Park – aka “Mr. Cobra”.
Last call for sweepstakes tickets, restroom break & beverages.
Live Auction – Craig Colwell.
Hot Rod Brothers present the 2024 LCS Sweepstakes Car Build.
Henry’s Garage reveals the 2025 LCS Sweepstakes Car Build.
Presentation of check for CFF.
Drawing the winning ticket for the 2024 London Cobra Show’s Sweepstakes Car.
Final Comment of the London Cobra Show.
SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2024
7:00 to 9:00 am
Breakfast Buffet in the Marriott Atrium.
Past Winners
2023 LONDON COBRA SHOW WINNER
Janie M. from Cincinnati, OH
Factory Five Cobra Roadster built by FORMACARS
2022 LONDON COBRA SHOW WINNER
Tim T. from Newark, OH
Backdraft Racing RT4 Roadster Cobra Replica
2021 LONDON COBRA SHOW WINNER
John W. from Dublin, OH
Hurricane Motorsports 427 Roadster Cobra Replica
2020 LONDON COBRA SHOW WINNER
Dale T. from Prescott, AZ
Factory Five Racing Mark IV 25th Anniversary Roadster was sold by Dale T. without his seeing it in person.
2019 LONDON COBRA SHOW WINNER
Anthony “Tony” M. from New Castle, PA
Factory Five Racing MK IV Roadster Cobra Replica
2018 LONDON COBRA SHOW WINNER
Larry K. from London, OH
Backdraft Racing RT3 Cobra Replica
2017 LONDON COBRA SHOW WINNER
Jackie S. from Montgomery, OH
Superformance Mark III Cobra Replica
2016 LONDON COBRA SHOW WINNER
Braden D. from Westlake OH
Factory Five Racing Mark IV 20th Anniversary Roadster Replica
2015 LONDON COBRA SHOW WINNER
Joe T. from Chardon, OH
Superformance 20th Anniversary Roadster Replica
2014 LONDON COBRA SHOW WINNER
Mark B. from Galloway, OH
Shell Valley Classic Wheels Cobra Replica
2013 LONDON COBRA SHOW WINNER
Don W. from Sunbury, PA
Hurricane Motorsports 427 Cobra Replica
2012 LONDON COBRA SHOW WINNER
George S. from Medford, MA
Unique Motorcars 289 Cobra Replica
A Tribute to Allen Grant
2011 LONDON COBRA SHOW WINNER
George “Buddy” B. from London, OH
Factory Five Racing 427 Cobra Replica
A Tribute to the late Dick Smith
2010 LONDON COBRA SHOW WINNER
Linda M. from Zanesville, OH
Backdraft Racing 427 Cobra Replica
2009 LONDON COBRA SHOW WINNER
Tom R. from Ross, OH
Factory Five Racing Coupe Replica
2008 LONDON COBRA SHOW WINNER
Mike J. from Youngstown, OH
Superformance Cobra Replica
Other Past Winners
2007 Jim H. from LaPlata, MD
2006 Ken F. from London, OH
2005 Garry & Debbie E. from Dixon, IL
2004 Chuck S. from New Carlisle, OH
2003 Bob S. from Wheaton, IL
2002 Tom R. from Dublin, CA
Thanks to the following supporters:
HotRod Brothers Customs
A leading builder of iconic turn-key replicas.- Factory Five Racing
Manufacturer of "build–it-yourself" component car kits. - The Dreamcar Company
We make your dreams a reality in the form of Highest-Quality-Dreams-Come-True via our products and services. - MADISON COUNTY, OH
Strategically located between Columbus and Springfield, and offers tremendous opportunities for commercial development.
- OmniSpear, Inc.
Website design, maintenance software and IT solutions. - Old Car Raffle
Charity car raffle management system - City of London
Home of the London Cobra Show.
