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Concours de Nice and Gala Luncheon 2024

This year marks the 50th anniversary for COCOA OC and we will be celebrating it in a big way! We are combining our 5oth Anniversary party with our Gala luncheon for the Concours De Nice on the afternoon of June…

New Member Celebration 2024

Come celebrate COCOA OC’s newest members! Saturday, April 6, 2024 Our April club meeting will also be a very special one! At this month’s meeting we are going to “CELEBRATE OUR NEW MEMBERS” and we will have a special presentation of…

5th Annual Carroll Shelby Tribute 2024

From COCOA OC member Mark Foster… An annual tradition at Lyon Air Museum, the 5th Annual Carroll Shelby Tribute is rolling in on March 16th, 2024. Whether you are a participant or a spectator, the atmosphere of the event will…

Victory Lap for Jim Schield

Please see the announcement below from Gary Underwood regarding Jim Schield… Please join us at the Victory Celebration of the Life of – Jim Schield – #37.  90 years of stories, pictures, memories and friendships.  This will be a blast.…

Board Meeting January 2024

COCOA OC White Logo with Black Background

Our annual Board Meeting for 2024 will be held on Saturday, January 6th, 2024 , at 10:30 AM in the board room at Hillbank / Superformance in Irvine ( 1 Whatney, Irvine, CA  92618 ). This meeting is especially important…

COCOA OC’s 48th Anniversary Party 2022

Come celebrate COCOA OC’s 48th birthday and welcome our newest members! Saturday, February 12, 2022 Please join COCOA OC as we celebrate our 48th Anniversary at the Hillbank Motors / Superformance facility, located at 1 Whatney, Irvine on Saturday, February…

Horse Thief Mile Hill Climb TT 2021

COCOA OC Members, Please see the note below from Scott Parsons and Rod Susman regarding an exciting upcoming event they are holding at Willow Springs… With the loss of our September event this year, our CDI Rod Susman and our…

Willow Springs Open Track Spring 2020 May 9-10

    Cobra Club of America, Inc.     Back on the track at Willow Springs! Saturday and Sunday, May 9-10, 2020 Spring is here and that means it’s time to get ready for another Open Track weekend at Willow Springs International Raceway. …

13th Annual New Member Luncheon 2020

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 2020 Here’s your chance to get to know new and old members! Saturday, March 28, 2020 Join COCOA OC members, both new and old, at the famous “Clubhouse” in Huntington Beach for a fabulous…

COCOA OC’s 46th Anniversary Party 2020

Come celebrate COCOA OC’s 46th birthday and welcome our newest members! Saturday, February 1, 2020 Please join COCOA OC as we celebrate our 46th Anniversary at the Hillbank Motors / Superformance facility, located at 1 Whatney, Irvine on Saturday, February…

Roger Parsons Garage Party

Roger Parsons Garage Party Please join us Saturday January 18th 2020 at 1:00pm till? Where: 6267 Marble Avenue, Alta Loma, California 91701 We will have tacos, enchiladas, snacks, and drinks Bring your favorite classic car or hot rod! Top Fuel…

Nethercutt Museum Cruise 2019

“Nethercutt Museum & Shop Tour Cruise” Saturday, July 13, 2019 Hi COCOA OC members, your Cruise Chairman, Roger Parsons, has put together a great Saturday event, which will give you another excuse to pull out the old steed and go…

Larry Quay Memorial Car Show 2019

Please join the Southern California Cougar Club & Mercurys as they remember COCOA OC’s own Larry Quay. For any questions, please contact Pat Martin at ylshelby@gmail.com To download a flyer to enter the show, please click here      …

Willow Springs Open Track Spring 2019 May 11-12

    Cobra Club of America, Inc.     Back on the track at Willow Springs! Saturday and Sunday, May 11-12, 2019 Spring is here and that means it’s time to get ready for another Open Track weekend at Willow Springs International Raceway. …

26th Annual Tom Butke Wine Tour 2019

Join us at the 26th Annual Tom Butke Wine Tour! April 26 – April 28, 2019 Please join us on April 26th to April 28th, 2019 for COCOA OC’s 26th Annual “Tom Butke Wine Tour,” a great favorite of all…

COCOA OC’s 45th Anniversary Party 2019

Come celebrate COCOA OC’s 45th birthday and welcome our newest members! Saturday, March 2, 2019 Please join COCOA OC as we celebrate our 45th Anniversary at the Hillbank Motors / Superformance facility, located at 1 Whatney, Irvine on Saturday, March…

Willow Springs Open Track Fall 2018 Oct 27-28

    Cobra Club of America, Inc.     Back on the track at Willow Springs! Saturday and Sunday, October 27-28, 2018 Fall is here and that means it’s time to get ready for another Open Track weekend at Willow Springs International Raceway. …

Hillbank Open House

Celebrate their new Irvine, CA, location during an Open House on Saturday, Oct. 13th, 10AM to 3PM. Rev up your spirits with a tour of their new facility, meet racing legend Bob Bondurant, experience incredible Ford and Shelby performance vehicles…

Some Sad News To Report To Our Members

Larry Quay passed away on July 10th. His dedication to this Club and the Shelby marque will be dearly missed. There are no services but a memorial car show in his honor is being planned for February, his birthday month!…

25th Annual Tom Butke Wine Tour 2018

Join us at the 25th Annual Tom Butke Wine Tour! April 20 – April 22, 2018 Please join us on April 20th to April 22nd, 2018 for COCOA OC’s 25th Annual “Tom Butke Wine Tour,” a great favorite of all…

COCOA OC’s 44th Anniversary Party 2018

Come celebrate COCOA OC’s 44th birthday! Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Please join COCOA OC as we celebrate our 44th Anniversary at the new Hillbank Motors / Superformance facility, located at 1 Whatney, Irvine on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 6 p.m.  Once…

Petersen Museum & Vault Tour Cruise 2017

“Petersen Museum & Vault Tour Cruise” Saturday, November 18, 2017 Hey all COCOA OC members, your Cruise Co-Chairmen, Roger Parsons and Frank Lewis have put together a great Saturday event, which will give you another excuse to pull out the…

Willow Springs Open Track Spring 2017 May 13-14

    Cobra Club of America, Inc.     Back on the track at Willow Springs! Saturday and Sunday, May 13-14, 2017 Spring is here and that means it’s time to get ready for another Open Track weekend at Willow Springs International Raceway. …

Cruise to Allen Grant’s Garage

“Allen Grant Garage Tour” Saturday, January 14, 2017 Hey all COCOA OC members, here is another chance to pull out the old steed and go for a great cruise! Join us for another fun filled day at our Allen Grant…

Temecula Wine Cruise 2016

“Temecula Wine Cruise 2016” Saturday, October 15, 2016 It’s that time again to pull out the old steed and go for a cruise! Join us for another fun filled day at our Temecula wine tasting event. The Temecula wineries have…

Willow Springs Open Track Fall 2016 Oct 29-30

Cobra Club of America, Inc. Back on the track at Willow Springs! Saturday and Sunday, October 29-30, 2016 Fall is here and that means it’s time to get ready for another Open Track weekend at Willow Springs International Raceway. This…

23rd Annual Tom Butke Wine Tour 2016

Join us at the 23rd Annual Tom Butke Wine Tour! April 22-24, 2016 Please join us on April 22-24th, 2016 for COCOA OC’s 23rd Annual “Tom Butke Wine Tour,” a great favorite of all members who have attended previously. This…

9th Annual New Member Cruise and BBQ 2016

Here’s your chance to get to know new and old members! Saturday, March 19, 2016 This year, our Cruise Co-Chairmen, Roger Parsons and Frank Lewis, have us cruising to Lake Elsinore via the Ortega Highway! After a brief pit stop,…

JBA Ford Festival 2015

JBA Speed Shop Presents Ford Festival 2015 and the Art of the Mustang book launch! Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 23-25, 2015 Join JBA Speed Shop for a weekend Ford Festival at JBA Speed Shop, 5675 Kearny Villa Road, San…

West Coast Racing Inc. Open Track Oct 3-4 2015

West Coast Racing, Inc. Open Track at Willow Springs! Saturday and Sunday, October 3-4, 2015 You are invited to attend the Open Track Event at Willow Springs International Raceway in Rosamond, California. This event allows you to run your car…

2015 COCOA OC Rock N Roll Night

Join us for an end of summer Rock N Roll Night! Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 6 – 10 pm Hey Folks, time to dust off the dance shoes! Let’s get together and kick-off the end of summer with a…

Cars & Coffee at the OC Fairgrounds!

Starting Saturday, August 22, from 7 – 9 am, Cars & Coffee will return to the OC every Saturday morning at the OC Fairgrounds. This is thanks to Doug Cavanaugh (Founder/CEO of Ruby’s Diner) who negotiated the deal with the…

2015 SEMA and Hillbank Motorsports

WOW!!!!WOW!!!! are we all very excited for this year’s Sema. It is going to be the biggest ever and Superformance representation will be the Biggest we have had also, to date. To start with Sema mailed out hundreds of thousands…

2015 Battleship USS Iowa Cruise

Join us on a cruise to the Battleship USS Iowa! Saturday, August 1, 2015 Please join us on Saturday, August 1, 2015 for a COCOA OC cruise to visit the Battleship USS Iowa in at the Port of Los Angeles…

Stand 21 Safety Seminar

The Stand 21 Safety Foundation will bring new topics and speakers to its 4th Annual Racing Safety Seminar at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, on Saturday, April 18th, from 9AM – Noon. Open only to drivers, crew, officials,…

22nd Annual Tom Butke Wine Tour

Join us at the 22nd Annual Tom Butke Wine Tour! April 10-12, 2015 Please join us on April 10-12th, 2015 for COCOA OC’s 22nd Annual “Tom Butke Wine Tour,” a great favorite of all members who have attended previously. For…

Benedict Castle Concours 2015

Crossroads Car Shows presents the 2nd Annual Benedict Castle Concours! Saturday, March 28, 2015 Ed Terwilliger, our long time COCOA OC member is on the car show committee and has invited COCOA OC members to participate in this terrific event…

8th Annual New Member Cruise and BBQ

Here’s your chance to get to know new and old members! Saturday, March 14, 2015 We will cruise to Simpson Racing Products Facility in Harbor City that we missed last year. Simpson will be giving us a special 20% discount…

Thank you to our Auction sponsors!

Wow! What a great turn out for the recent “President’s Car Show and Christmas Party 2014”! And, not only did we have a record attendance but we also raised a record amount at the auction for our charities!!! I want…

Willow Springs Open Track Fall 2014

Cobra Club of America, Inc. Back on the track at Willow Springs! Saturday and Sunday, October 25-26, 2014 Fall is almost here and that means it’s time to get ready for another Open Track weekend at Willow Springs International Raceway.…

Tour de Hearst Castle 2014 Cruise

“Tour de Hearst Castle” Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 10-12, 2014 Our 2nd “Tour de Hearst Castle” cruise is almost here!!! So, time to check the oil level on the old car and use a little elbow grease to get…

Sad News to Report – Mark Alch

Unfortunately, we have lost another one of our longtime members. Last Thursday, our club Secretary, Mark Alch, passed away. Mark, as you all know, was the friendly face at each of our meetings, greeting you with his blue or red…

Coronado Speed Festival 2014 and Car Corral

“Coronado Speed Festival 2014 and Car Corral” Saturday & Sunday, September 20-21, 2014 It’s time again for Fleet Week in San Diego!!! Deane Palmer, our Co-Cruise Chairman, has made arrangements for 15 car corral passes at the upcoming “Coronado Speed…

Lynn Park Cobra Collection 2014 Cruise

Time for another COCOA OC driving event! Saturday, September 6th, 2014 The club will cruise to Lynn Park’s Place in La Canada to check out his fabulous car collection. To say he has a few Cobras would be a huge…

Tragic News to Report

Dear Members, There is sad news to report. We have lost another Cobra Club member. Lynn Parsons, wife of COCOA OC member Roger Parsons, passed away on July 29th. Many of you may know, she had successfully beat breast Cancer…