Shelby 50th bash in Vegas

[ground zero]

having much fun with the new car? I am already starting to contemplate a supercharger for #270 (GT-H)

[decooney]

Originally Posted by Benzito

It wasn't my intention to insult anybody, but I am so glad that you make a newer member feel so welcome. Kind of like what those others were describing to me in the first place. By the way, it's only hearsay if it is intended to prove the matter asserted. It seems like some folks will do it themselves.

Its not about whether you are welcome here or not, If you read your post over again, it just seemed a bit strange that a brand new member would start right out making statements telling CC members to "remember to put it all in perspective", "SAAC's opinions...", "who shelby caters to", "what the old man was saying...", "..a few bad apples". You get the point. I see you were excused above, and i'll shut up. Welcome to ClubCobra. Enjoy your cobra and have fun.

[Benzito]

Originally Posted by ground zero

having much fun with the new car? I am already starting to contemplate a supercharger for #270 (GT-H)

I don't know if you still have the option for a Paxton, but the Kenny Bell isn't too shabby either! There is at least one other GT-H that has been supercharged and the owner posts frequently the other site. I think you bump up the HP by around 100 to 125 and still you have some room to play around.

My neighbors cringe every time I start up the Cobra (except the one guy with the Harley and Stingray Vette), but they only to deal with it about half the year.

[Benzito]

Originally Posted by decooney

Its not about whether you are welcome here or not, If you read your post over again, it just seemed a bit strange that a brand new member would start right out making statements telling CC members to "remember to put it all in perspective", "SAAC's opinions...", "who shelby caters to", "what the old man was saying...", "..a few bad apples". You get the point. I see you were excused above, and i'll shut up. Welcome to ClubCobra. Enjoy your cobra and have fun.

Oh, I got the point when Ron first called it out. Anyway, someone above asked about the Vegas event and its place among the other Cobra-related events, so I think my comments were appropriate in answer to his direct inquiry. Not looking to salt old wounds, of course.

There look to be at least five or six 2012 commemorations around the country and I'd hope anyone interested in Cobras and Shelbys of any vintage, authenticity, and condition are welcome. That's why we are all here in the first place.

[computerworks]

Originally Posted by Benzito

There look to be at least five or six 2012 commemorations around the country ..

Happily, there will probably a whole lot more if you include regional and specialty events.

We'll be keeping a master calendar and will post info as it comes in. A preliminary list will be in the next "Shelby American."

Gonna be a fun year.

[RACER X #99]

NFN but us guys on the East coast know which event is going to be the "Big One" for us.
Combining SAAC 37 with the SVRA vintage races on the same weekend was a brilliant idea as General Kopec explained on the SAAC Forum.


More info,SAAC-37

[Linzzy]

Originally Posted by Benzito

The Team Shelby site definitely caters towards the late model crowd, but remember to put it all in perspective:

1. When CS and Ford decided to renew the Shelby line, there already was SAAC focusing on the first (and only) generation of "real" Shelby cars built to date. The new club balances that out, to a degree, although I don't know if Cobra owners or even replica Cobra owners are looked down upon.

2. It wasn't that long ago that CS and SAAC had major differences of opinion about a variety of issues and I think Team Shelby was the old man's way of saying, "See, you can enjoy these cars without joining SAAC and being under their influence instead of mine."

3. As noted in this thread, there are going to be a bunch of events surrounding Shelby American and the Cobra model. This is one that is directly sponsored by Shelby American, though, if that means something to you. A pretty good chance to meet Carroll Shelby himself in Las Vegas compared to some of the other places. I think the Las Vegas event is probably the only way that is more welcoming(?) towards the newer owners.

As an aside, since I posted and followed over on Team Shelby for a few years when I had my 2006 Shelby GT-H, I get the impression that certain folks in the SAAC crowd weren't as inviting of this new breed of Shelby car. I could be wrong and I am not trying to disparage SAAC as a group. There are always a few bad apples, of course.

Mike

The Pomona Event , sponsored by the NHRA Museum is welcoming ALL Ford Powered vehicles and will have a lot of the late model mustangs there as we are running a 3 day track event. As having spoken to Carroll Shelby personally, he told me he will certainly be there provided his health allows it. The main focus is the celebration of the Cobra and to honor it's development and success by opening an exhibit at the Museum. Many original Cobra's and drivers will be there and both SAAC AND The Pacific division of Team Shelby are helping to put this event on .

[Slither]

Originally Posted by RACER X #99

NFN but us guys on the East coast know which event is going to be the "Big One" for us.
Combining SAAC 37 with the SVRA vintage races on the same weekend was a brilliant idea as General Kopec explained on the SAAC Forum.


More info,SAAC-37

Of course he did! Why have your own event and double up with another group? MONEY!

[computerworks]

Originally Posted by Slither

Of course he did! Why have your own event and double up with another group? MONEY!

You're almost correct... it's cost, not money. (out, not in)

The cost involved in having an event at a major historic venue has become prohibitive for singular events.

Look at some of the costs per attendee at other 2012 events.

SAAC has always tried to minimize the attendees' costs at any convention.

[Slither]

Originally Posted by computerworks

You're almost correct... it's cost, not money. (out, not in)

The cost involved in having an event at a major historic venue has become prohibitive for singular events.

Look at some of the costs per attendee at other 2012 events.

SAAC has always tried to minimize the attendees' costs at any convention.

I agree!

[Benzito]

Originally Posted by computerworks

You're almost correct... it's cost, not money. (out, not in)

The cost involved in having an event at a major historic venue has become prohibitive for singular events.

Look at some of the costs per attendee at other 2012 events.

SAAC has always tried to minimize the attendees' costs at any convention.

Nobody should be complaining (if they are) about a chance to cruise around Watkins Glen. When a club can make that happen, good for everyone! They announced the Shelby American 50th Anniversary Tour is also going to be at the Glen for the event, which will make it essentially a triple-header.

[randylasaac]

Latest, and greatest! Just out!

Grand Marshall is Parnelli Jones!

Parnelli's Riverside winning Grand Prix King Cobra will be one of TWO King Cobra's present.

Parnelli's winning King Cobra is owned by Donn Vickory and Parnelli has agreed to drive this beautifully restored King Cobra around the original Pomona Road Course for some exhibition laps.

Talk about a great opportunity to be present and take that memorial photograph, Parnelli Jones, King Cobra, Pomona Road Course=PRICELESS!

[Slither]

Originally Posted by randylasaac

Latest, and greatest! Just out!

Grand Marshall is Parnelli Jones!

Parnelli's Riverside winning Grand Prix King Cobra will be one of TWO King Cobra's present.

Parnelli's winning King Cobra is owned by Donn Vickory and Parnelli has agreed to drive this beautifully restored King Cobra around the original Pomona Road Course for some exhibition laps.

Talk about a great opportunity to be present and take that memorial photograph, Parnelli Jones, King Cobra, Pomona Road Course=PRICELESS!

So...Parnelli Jones will be the Grand Marshall at the 50th Anniversary Celebration at Pomona and will not be at the Shelby Bash in Las Vegas or at Watkins Glen for the SAAC event, right?

[randylasaac]

I really do not know Parnelli's 2012 schedule, however he has not been to any of the previous Shelby Bash's.

[Linzzy]

Originally Posted by Slither

So...Parnelli Jones will be the Grand Marshall at the 50th Anniversary Celebration at Pomona and will not be at the Shelby Bash in Las Vegas or at Watkins Glen for the SAAC event, right?

Parnelli Jones, Bob Bondurant, Phil Remington, John Morton, Carroll Shelby,
Don Prudhomme. That will be a great autograph session.