Shelby 50th bash in Vegas
 

I've been out of the country for a while and out of touch so I'm trying to catch up on the Shelby 50th Bash info.

The Team Shelby site seems VERY Mustang centric and hundreds of pages of twittering and not much info.

Here's what I think I learned:

Location: Las Vegas Speedway
Dates; March 15, 16, and 17th, 2012
Tickets: $599 for non car/non track ($699 for 2 people) YIKES!!!!!
$100 for spectaror events???????
Activity list/schedule: Couldn't find one.

Again, the Team Shelby site seems very late model Mustang centric and I did not see one mention of Cobras (after all it is the Shelby Cobra's 50th).

Does anyone have any other specific info or web links regarding any Cobra related activities? I am planning on going and looking for more info.

Greg

I think your info is incorrect. The hotel is the South Point. The track is the Spring Mountain track in Pahrump. Tickets are 599-999 depending on head count and track participation.

Lots more info here:

Shelby 50th: Buy Tickets and General Discussion - Team Shelby

Hotel info:

Shelby 50th: Las Vegas Hotel Details - Team Shelby

Lots of other info in the forum where these topics are

Shelby American 50th Anniversary Bash - Team Shelby

Track rules and safety equipment requirements are there too. I was going to go (even had my ticket) and decided that trucking the GT across the mountains that time of the year is just too risky. Plus I'm pretty sure I won't fit in the seat with a helmet on. Gonna test that though.

Cobras are allowed on the track but no passengers unless you have two roll bars.

Good Luck.

Well, for one thing, the event is NOT being held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway! It is being held at Spring Mountain in Pahrump, NV. And yes, it is centered around the Mustang even though it is the 50th anniversary of the Cobra. All the frequent visitors to the Team Shelby website corrected me by letting me know that it is the 50th Anniversary of Shelby American and not just the Cobra. My money will be spent at the Ford-Cobra-Shelby Reunion celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Cobra in April at the Pomona Fairgrounds in Pomona, CA! That will be the premier Cobra event of the year! Look on the NHRA Museum website for complete information, then you decide where you would rather be!

Thanks for all the corrections to my incorrect info guys. Waded through 100's of pages of Team Shelby website stuff and still got it wrong.

So the bottom line is the Shelby 50th event at Pahrump appears to be Mustang centric as there is no mention of any Cobra centric events or activities.

I think it's Pomona for me.

Greg

Tony, I was told by the promoter of the Pomona event that they were going to have a special section for the Ford GT/ GT 40 group! ;)

How about Monterey in August 2012?

Cobra 50th Anniversary to be Featured at 2012 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

The NHRA Museum is hosting the 50th Anniversary of the Cobra on April 10-21 at the LA County Fairgrounds. for info contact lynnrose@msn.com

The Las Vegas event is more oriented to the Mustangs. There are going to be a few Cobras there though but it's not themed around the Cobra.

I'm afraid Pomona is a little too far for me. I'll probably scope out the activities of the Ford GT group to see where they end up this year for their Rally, but it's looking like it is going to be east of the Mississippi so I'm not sure I'll do anything this coming season. Maybe try to pick up another Grand Canyon trip instead. :)

50th Anniversary of the Cobra
 

If you are into Cobras the NHRA event is the place to be, They will have a number of original GT-350s and racing Cobras. I plan on going if I can work out the logistics for this event. They have some really good instructors for the track event along with expert organization. The Nevada event is fine if you are into late model Mustangs but if you have any form of GT or Cobra I would recommend the NHRA event.

Monterey will be a cool event...from a spectator's point of view. They will probably have a "Cobra Corral" for Cobra and replica owners to park in. And maybe a couple of parade laps. But...the 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Pomona Fairgrounds will have available to you 3 days of track time on the old historic Pomona Road Course, access to the Driver's Club & VIP hospitality areas, a couple of cocktail receptions, the big banquet honoring Carroll Shelby, a panel discussion, a poker run, a goody bag, entry in to the Fabulous Fords Forever event at Knott's Berry Farm on Sunday plus a whole lot more! Any Ford powered vehicle is invited to attend. WOW!

I got my tickets and room for Monterey already!!!!!!!!

Greg

Getting my tickets for Pomona as we speak!

Greg

Cobra has also been designated as one of the marques for the Concours d Elegance @ Pebble Beach, should be a large time for all
Glenn

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

You are...but that's OK. :cool:

Well excuse me, then. Just one person's opinion based on multiple comments on TS.

You're excused. :p

...as it will be the featured marque at next year’s Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion on August 17-19, 2012. (Laguna Seca Raceway)

Otherwise commonly referred to as "hearsay". :o

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.