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.
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.
All events will be at the Columbus Marriott Northwest or the City of London.
Your early show registration is appreciated and strongly encouraged!
Breakfast Buffet in the Marriott Atrium.
LCS Registration and Materials pick up in the Franklin Conference Room.
Formacars Open House at 3777 Business Park Dr., Columbus, OH 43204.
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.
Breakfast Buffet in the Marriott Atrium.
LCS Registration and Materials pick up in the Franklin Conference Room.
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.
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.
8:30 am – Line up your car at the Marriott Hotel.
8:40 am – Depart for Amish Country.
Cruise Leader is Kevin Vissing.
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.
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.
12:45 pm – Line up your car at the Marriott Hotel entrance.
1:00 pm – Depart for Buckeye Raceway.
Cruise Leader is Henry Renaud.
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.
Breakfast Buffet in the Marriott Atrium.
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.
Locate & visit the White Ford Expedition Max at MCEO. The address is above.
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.
Cobras arrive in downtown London and park.
Visit with vendors that are located along the LCS “Gasoline Alley” on Main St.
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.
Drivers meeting that intend to give charity rides.
Donald L. Muirheid, Jr. Charity Rides.
Return to the Dublin Marriott Northwest.
Happy Hour & Late Registration pickup in the Marriott Atrium.
Diane Combs Commemorative Chocolate Chip Cookie tasting contest.
Ballroom doors open.
Welcome, Pledge of Allegiance and prayer.
Dinner
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.
Breakfast Buffet in the Marriott Atrium.
Janie M. from Cincinnati, OH
Factory Five Cobra Roadster built by FORMACARS
Tim T. from Newark, OH
Backdraft Racing RT4 Roadster Cobra Replica
John W. from Dublin, OH
Hurricane Motorsports 427 Roadster Cobra Replica
Dale T. from Prescott, AZ
Factory Five Racing Mark IV 25th Anniversary Roadster was sold by Dale T. without his seeing it in person.
Anthony “Tony” M. from New Castle, PA
Factory Five Racing MK IV Roadster Cobra Replica
Larry K. from London, OH
Backdraft Racing RT3 Cobra Replica
Jackie S. from Montgomery, OH
Superformance Mark III Cobra Replica
Braden D. from Westlake OH
Factory Five Racing Mark IV 20th Anniversary Roadster Replica
Joe T. from Chardon, OH
Superformance 20th Anniversary Roadster Replica
Mark B. from Galloway, OH
Shell Valley Classic Wheels Cobra Replica
Don W. from Sunbury, PA
Hurricane Motorsports 427 Cobra Replica
George S. from Medford, MA
Unique Motorcars 289 Cobra Replica
A Tribute to Allen Grant
George “Buddy” B. from London, OH
Factory Five Racing 427 Cobra Replica
A Tribute to the late Dick Smith
Linda M. from Zanesville, OH
Backdraft Racing 427 Cobra Replica
Tom R. from Ross, OH
Factory Five Racing Coupe Replica
Mike J. from Youngstown, OH
Superformance Cobra Replica