"Since I was at Peterson's covering the event for the Norcal Shelby Club. I saw Shelby sign FOR FREE autograph for anyone who wanted one on anything. I have proof of that all over my office. I guess you really are a leper or a liar.
Your diatribe is filled with inaccuracies and you place blame on Carroll for events in which he had no control or involvement in many of the situations, which you state. Here accuracies and facts are not important when most peoples goals are to slam an individual who is not here to defend himself.
Now you can go back to having fun."
As I stated in my post, all of the opinions and experiences I wrote about are mine. I am, indeed, not an investigator - so when I read that Shelby did this or Shelby did that, I have no idea who "Shelby" might be, that is absolutely true. But when I read in the LA Times an article on "Shelby" versus Superformance that specifically detailed "his" desire to confiscate all SPF replicas, you're damned right I'm going to "slam" him.
The fact that he brushed me aside at the Peterson was a momentary disappointment in a decade of "Shelby" related unpleasantness - none of which I pulled out of thin air to "have fun." I did not see any signage, because at that point, I didn't feel compelled to stand in line for an autograph free or otherwise - and if he does in fact not charge money for autographs, then you may call me a liar.
http://www.shelbychildrensfoundation.org/autograph.asp
I am not involved in the small print regarding "Shelby's" current attempt to shut down SAAC, but I can tell you this - I forwarded my "diatribe" to Rick Kopec whose main comment was: "You've pretty much hit the nail on the head except you didn't go far enough."
So, I'm sorry if my personal accounts rub you the wrong way, but if "Shelby" doesn't enjoy being vilified, perhaps "he" should spend more time projecting a positive image to guys like me who simply want to be an enthusiast and less time in the courtroom - both real and of public opinion.