[Frank Messina]

The irony for me is that a couple years ago when Shelby was tormenting SAAC, I expressed my bewilderment as to why there was so much vitriol being directed at Shelby in light of his tremendous accomplishments. Geez, the guy walks on water, give him a break. This last POS lawsuit gives me clarity and I'm really saddened by it because of all the harm he seeks to inflict in any way possible. He's not going to win and he knows it, but lawsuits cost money to defend against and if you can hurt the other guy in the wallet, maybe the legal expenses will cause them to shut down, which works just as well for him, and he knows that too. Somehow, even though it hasn't beeen spoken of much, there is something perverse about the Shelby - Superformance relationship and the latest lawsuit. It has been suggested in some circles that Superformance made this snowball and handed it off to Shelby.
Whether there is even a grain of truth in that or they are just an innocent bystander, Superformance would stand to benefit from this action if they were suddenly the only source for Daytona Coupes as would Shelby from the extortion payments Superformance agreed to pay him on every unit sold. It may just be cosmic coincidence but the suit was filed right after the SEMA show where Factory Five had its World Land Speed Record Holder Daytona Coupe on display. The FFR booth was packed every day of the show, SPF's was not. Did someone decide to send in the kneecappers to take care of the competition? That's just a question at this point but there sure is strong smell of fish about. Maybe it will come out at trial, or not. In the meantime Shelby marches along dragging his name through the mud with his stupid actions and diminshing himself and his accomplishements in the process. What a pathetic tool.
Frank