Bobby rahal car show

By Anthony Richards

The Ponte Vedra Auto Show and the racing world crossed paths during the 20th annual event, as Indianapolis 500 champion Bobby Rahal’s 1965 AC Cobra won “best in show.”

Rahal made a name for himself in open-wheel racing, winning the 1986 Indianapolis 500 and is a three-time CART champion, which was America’s top open-wheel racing series at the time.

His AC Cobra was one of about 175 automobiles on display during this year’s showcase, which included a variety of makes and models both foreign and domestic.

Although the car count was a few less than last year, Rahal’s AC Cobra was an example of how the quality of the field was as strong as it ever had been.

According to Justin Felker, with Art ‘n Motion in St.

Augustine and the show’s operator, the car count was modified to allow for a better experience for those in attendance and it worked based on the feedback he received.

“We actually took it down a few just to spread out the field a little better, because

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