Hogdealer, Normally SAAC events include Shelby Cobras, Gt350 & GT500 Shelby Mustangs, Series One Cars, GT40's, Daytona Coupes, FORD POWERED Replica Cobras, and a mix of High powered MUSTANGS of the last 40 years. SAAC as I mentioned is a Great club dedicated to the Preservation of FORD POWERED Shelby Automobiles that were produced in the 1960's. Carroll normally attends most of these events. But something tells me he will miss this one. Rumors of his own "Health issues" will surface and people will feel sorry that he could not attend his Hero worship event. If he does attend, he better have more security than the pretty gals he usually has around him. I know if I was one of the "Angry 80", I would certainly be there wanting answers! I do not see them allowing a group of "VIPER" guys with a Vengenance aimed at Carroll Shelby, being allowed to get on the track. But you never know, $$ Talks! More Cars, Track rent should be cheaper. He did have some involvement in the Viper's Development and I consider them Cooler than the Series One Cars. that not withstanding, there is a way that you guys can attend the entire event. spend $40.00 Dollars and join SAAC. their motto is, "Ownership not important, enthusiasm is"! (Sounds like the same same motto that the CSX Deposit takers have too, doesnt it??) Sign up for the Dinner and other activities and get to know why people love these cars and the whole History that goes with them. I am angered that Carroll Shelby himself, The Man, is allowing his legacy to get so tarnished at the end of his game. like so many others, I considered him to be an Automotive God. a True Living Legend. His Life story reads better than fiction. to hear him talk is pure entertainment. he was the Definition of self confidence. I am still waiting for him to ride in on a Tulli Bull, Throw some texas hot sauce in some people's eye balls and right all the wrongs that have been happening. I am also waiting for Santa to arrive any day now.... Dwayne's Saga becomes more tragic due to his Health situation. That touches most of us. apparently it has not touched the Folks at Finishline or SAI early enough that it now is a total embarrasment for them. But what about all the other people waiting for their cars that they too were promised? and we do not even know yet how many Parts suppliers are waiting to be paid, thus the lack of finished cars. Given all of this "Poor Business operations" we are seeing, How long until the Chapter 11 paperwork gets filed?? A few months back I started a thread asking about the Future of the Cobra Replica industry. many people responded. the general belief then was that Shelby, Kirkham, and Factory five would end up being the last few left standing at the end of the day. I never imagined Shelby would be grabbing a parachute quicker than the latest Johnny come lately Replica manufacturer's! But it sure looks like that is the direction he is headed.
