rumor control--has SAAC lost its use of Shelby name?

[Jim Maxwell]

As a long time SAAC member, I am sorry that anyone feels that they are looked down upon if they own a replica. "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery". I love the replicas. Their owners have kept the spirit alive and growing. I'll cause some problems here, but my some of my favorites are the ERA cars because I have to look really hard to tell them from originals. And the Factory Five cars have brought the fun and excitement to so many folks that have an intense love for the cars. Of course, the Kirkhams and Shelbys are the Cartier of the replicas (and continuations).
I am not a SAAC insider. But it just makes sense to me from a survival point of view that if there are owners of original Shelbys that more often than not have financial resources beyond the average, I would market to them since they rent the race garages, they bring numerous cars, their companies may advertise or sponsor things, etc. Just because you see the semis with displays of several incredible Shelbys under one roof shouldn't create the assumption that they are being catered to. Those that feel that way should examine whether you are just jealous that isn't your semi! (I know I feel that way!)
Those better financially better off folks are just as entitled to be there as you and you are just as entitled to be there, too.
That being said, the bouncer will let Bruce Willis in before me every time. How fair is that? I think I will go on a tirade about that later tonight in a new thread. Then again, maybe I will thank God for what I have and not worry too much about what I lack ( which my wife is probably sharing with her book club as we speak).