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CARROLL SHELBY FOUNDATION HOLDS RAFFLE FOR THE LAST AVAILABLE SPECIAL EDITION 50th ANNIVERSARY COBRA

Shelby fans have one last chance to own the 50th anniversary Shelby Cobra through year-long raffle

50th Anniversary Shelby Cobra

GARDENA, Calif. – Jan. 19, 2012 – The Carroll Shelby Foundation is offering fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win a 50th anniversary Shelby Cobra. Throughout 2012, which marks the golden anniversary of the Shelby Cobra and Shelby American, people can enter a raffle for the chance to put this rare vehicle in their own garage. The 50th Shelby Cobra up for raffle will make its first appearance at Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction™ in Scottsdale from Jan. 17-22, 2012.

 “50 years have passed since the Cobra was built, a milestone that deserves recognition and celebration,” said Jenni Shreeves, executive director of the Carroll Shelby Foundation. “After last year’s announcement at Barrett-Jackson of the 50th anniversary Shelby Cobra, the vehicle sold out within hours. Since no more will be built, this raffle is the final opportunity to walk away with a true piece of automotive history and one of the most iconic sports cars ever built.”  

Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Carroll Shelby Foundation, which was established by automotive icon Carroll Shelby to provide financial support for children battling life-threatening illnesses and to promote continuing education.

To celebrate five decades of high performance, only 50 of these limited edition continuation Cobras will be built. Painted “Shelby black” and filled with a premium wine colored leather interior, the anniversary car vehicle will sport special badges and wire wheels. This car will be powered by a small block Ford and connected to a five-speed transmission.

Touring the country this year, the limited-edition Shelby Cobra raffle car is tentatively scheduled to appear at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale, the Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance, the Dana Point Concours d’Elegance and Barrett-Jackson in Orange County.

For a ticket price of $25, or $100 for five tickets, participants can place their name in the drawing.  The winner will be announced in January 2013.  All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Carroll Shelby Foundation.  For more information, please visit www.winashelby.org.

About The Carroll Shelby Foundation
The Carroll Shelby Foundation was created by legendary racer and automotive manufacturer Carroll Shelby.  Headquartered in Gardena, Calif., the Foundation is dedicated to providing financial support for children and medical professionals to help overcome life-threatening health issues worldwide and promoting continuing education.  For more information visit CarrollShelbyFoundation.org.    

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CARROLL SHELBY FOUNDATION TO DONATE TWO SHELBY-INSPIRED GO KARTS TO KARTING2LIVE

 

GARDENA, Calif. – Oct. 14, 2011 – The Carroll Shelby Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing support to children and medical institutions battling life-threatening diseases and advancing continuing education for today’s youth, will donate two go karts with hand controls to Karting2Live during CalSpeed Karting’s Machismo 500 endurance race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s Bullring on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 11 a.m. PST. The event is scheduled to coincide with the IZOD IndyCar World Championships this weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Karting2Live is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that utilizes a karting program to push the boundary of possibility for those who need to drive with special hand controlled devices.

“One of the Foundation’s passions is to team up with other amazing charities to bring a smile to a child’s face or to help make dreams come true,” said Jenni Shreeves, executive director of the Carroll Shelby Foundation. “Through the donation of these two Shelby-inspired go karts to Karting2Live, we’ll do just that. These karts will allow those with spinal cord injuries feel the rush of adrenaline when taking each corner of a track at full speed. Now others will have the chance to experience the exhilaration that Carroll felt when he sat in the driver’s seat of a race car.”

 Built by Adams Motorsports Park in Riverside, Calif., the two karts were outfitted with hand controls by founder of Karting2Live, Eric Lazar. The kart’s logos and appearance were designed Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK) in Las Vegas, with the help of the team at 702 Graphics. One kart resembles a Shelby GT500 Super Snake and the other a Shelby GT350.

Both karts will be handed over to Karting2Live for its Arrive and Drive program by the Carroll Shelby Foundation and Shelby American Inc. The presentation will take place during the opening ceremony, on the finish line, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s Bullring, prior to the start of the Machismo 500, a 12 hour karting endurance race.

“These types of donations allow those with disabilities feel a sense of independence,” added Eric Lazar, founder of Karting2Live. “We’re grateful the Carroll Shelby Foundation provided us with not only one kart, but two karts with hand controls. This is a truly special donation and both karts will definitely be put to great use. We can’t wait to put our first karter in the driver’s seat.”

Karting2Live was created to show physically challenged individuals that through karting anything is possible post injury. Karting2Live is currently trying to reach its goal of having a fleet of 10 karts with hand controls for its Arrive and Drive program. To learn more about Karting2Live’s mission or help Karting2Live reach its goal, log on to www.karting2live.com.

The Carroll Shelby Foundation was established by automotive racing icon and manufacturer, Carroll Shelby, after receiving a heart transplant that ultimately saved his life. For more information or how you can help the Carroll Shelby Foundation’s mission, click on www.cscf.org.

 About Karting2Live

Karting2Live is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that was created to show physically challenged people that post injury, anything is possible through karting. Karting2Live utilizes action sports through its karting program, to push the boundary of possibility for those with limited physical function needing to drive with special hand controlled devices. Individuals with spinal cord injuries and amputees are the focus of the non-profit, which provides more independence, physical therapy, excitement and fun in life through karting. To learn more, log on to www.karting2live.com.

About The Carroll Shelby Foundation

The Carroll Shelby Foundation was created by legendary racer and automotive manufacturer Carroll Shelby. From its offices in Gardena, Calif., the Foundation is a non-profit public benefit corporation dedicated to providing financial support and other assistance to children, hospitals, medical professionals and others in need of assistance in addressing the challenges of life-threatening health issues, as well as continuing education and automotive history. For more information visit CarrollShelbyFoundation.org.

 

WORLD CHILDREN’S TRANSPLANT FUND TO HONOR CARROLL SHELBY AT “GLOBAL PARTNERS DINNER”

Mark Kroeker (WCTF), Carroll Shelby, Beau Boeckmann (Galpin Ford), Lorenzo Lamas

Automotive racing legend Carroll Shelby will be the guest of honor at the World Children’s Transplant Fund’s (WCTF) inaugural Global Partners Dinner fundraiser on Thursday, May 12, at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City, Calif. The exclusive fund-raising dinner will highlight the famed car manufacturer’s charitable contributions and activities through the years, as well as his support of the WCTF’s mission to provide children the opportunity to receive life-saving organ transplants.

“Carroll has been a strong advocate in the fight to help children receive the medical support and equipment they need,” said Jenni Shreeves, executive director of the Carroll Shelby Foundation. “Understanding firsthand the physical and financial challenges of receiving an organ transplant, Carroll established a foundation of his own, the Carroll Shelby Foundation, to promote this important cause. Carroll and our team are delighted to attend this fundraiser and support the WCTF in their battle to help children receive the care they deserve, but many times can’t afford.”

CARROLL SHELBY FOUNDATION AND SAM PACK AUTO GROUP TO AUCTION 2011 SHELBY GT350 DURING “JORDIN SPARKS EXPERIENCE” THIS WEEK IN DALLAS

The Carroll Shelby Foundation will auction a 45th Anniversary 2011 Shelby GT350, bearing CSM #145 during the 4th annual “Jordin Sparks Experience” during the week of the “big game” in Dallas. The limited edition 420 horsepower 2011 GT350 will be auctioned live during the event, which will begin with a minimum bid of $65,000. The Jordin Sparks Experience will take place Feb. 2, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., at the Sheraton Arlington in Arlington. World renowned recording artist Jordin Sparks will host the gathering, which will include performances and appearances by the brightest stars in sports and entertainment. For bidding information, please call (888) 868-6157 ext 745.

Sam Pack Ford Auto group has donated the 2011 pony car for the live auction. Proceeds from the 40th Anniversary Shelby GT350 auction will be split between the Carroll Shelby Foundation, Sparks Charities and Sam Pack Auto Group’s charity, the Holy Angels. The Carroll Shelby Foundation was founded by automotive legend Carroll Shelby to provide financial support for children battling life-threatening illnesses and promote continuing education. Holy Angels is a residential and training campus for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“We’re thrilled to be teaming up with the Jordin Sparks Experience again,” said Jenni Shreeves, director of the Carroll Shelby Foundation. “It’s especially exciting that the event is taking place in the Dallas area, where Carroll grew up. Like last year, we’re bringing a very special Shelby Mustang, the limited edition 45th Anniversary 2011 GT350. It’ll be sold to the highest bidder to benefit the Carroll Shelby Foundation, Sparks Charities and Holy Angels. They say everything’s bigger in the Lone Star State, so we’re excited to see everyone come together to support these three great charities, Texas style.

Shelby American built 562 total GT350 fastback coupes in 1965; all were painted white with blue stripes. The 2011 Shelby GT350 is the 45th Anniversary post-title program based on the 5.0L Ford Mustang GT. The Mustang is white with blue LeMans stripes and comes with a 524 supercharged engine.

The special edition Shelby will be one of many stars gracing the event on Feb. 2. in North Texas during the week of the big football game Featured celebrities scheduled to appear are Larry Fitzgerald, JoJo, Ashlyne Huff, Darren Woodson, Michael Strahan, Kerry Rhodes, Sam Moore and Devin Thomas.

The “Experience” is comprised of two events: the Sparkstown Teddy Bear Picnic and the Red White and Black Affair. Each event helps raise funds for Jordin and P.J. Sparks’ “I’m M.A.D., Are You” Campaign, which since its inception has succeeded in “Making a Difference” domestically and abroad.

The campaign hopes to motivate others to find something they’re passionate about, maybe get a little “mad” about it, and funnel that energy into making a difference in their communities, families and world by just doing something to help another.

“I’m so excited that the Carroll Shelby Foundation will join us again,” said Sparks. “I’ve been a Shelby fan for years and it’s great to be a part of their work for deserving kids. The Shelby GT350 that the Foundation and Sam Pack Ford Auto Group are donating will be up for auction at my event and the proceeds will go towards helping three wonderful charities.”

Sam Pack Five Star Ford has been recognized by Ford Motor Company with every major award they have to offer and is recognized as one of Ford’s top dealers in customer satisfaction. For the past four years, Five Star has won an accolade only a few dealerships in the United States win each year: Ford’s Triple Crown Award for achievement in all sales, service and parts.

Interested bidders who cannot attend may contact Jenni Shreeves at jenni@cscf.org or (310) 327-5072 to discuss their options. Some restrictions apply. For complete rules, contact Ms. Shreeves.

About The Carroll Shelby Foundation

The Carroll Shelby Foundation was created by legendary racer and automotive manufacturer Carroll Shelby. Headquartered in Gardena, Calif., the Foundation is dedicated to providing financial support for children and medical professionals to help overcome life-threatening health issues worldwide and promoting continuing education. For more information visit CarrollShelbyFoundation.org.

ICON CARROLL SHELBY TO BE AWARDED THE AUTOMOTIVE NEWS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AT WASHINGTON AUTO SHOW

 

 

Racing legend and automotive icon Carroll Shelby will be honored at the Washington Auto Show on Thursday, Jan. 27, in Washington, D.C., where he will receive the 2011 Keith Crain/Automotive News Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is given annually to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the auto industry. He is the third person ever to receive this award. Previous recipients include auto safety pioneer Ralph Nader and U.S. Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich.

“I’m honored to receive this award from my good friend Keith Crain,” said Carroll Shelby. “It represents all of the hard work put in by people at Shelby over the years. I’ve been blessed to be surrounded by so many over time. They deserve this award as much as I do.”

Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Automobile Dealer Education Institute (ADEI) and the Carroll Shelby Foundation. The Carroll Shelby Foundation was founded by Mr. Shelby to provide financial support for children battling life-threatening illnesses and promote continuing education.

“This is a great honor for Carroll and a well-deserved award for his contributions to the industry,” said Jenni Shreeves, director of the Carroll Shelby Foundation. “Carroll isn’t receiving this award only for his designs and innovation, but also for his drive to help children in any way possible, from donating a car for a fundraiser to offering students a chance at an automotive career by attending the Carroll Shelby School of Automotive Technology. We’re changing lives.”

There will be a collection of vehicles featuring Mr. Shelby’s creativity and designs from the past and present at the award ceremony. Guests can purchase tickets and register for the reception and dinner at https://www.regisys.com/AUTO11pre/Start.asp or contact Kristina Henry at kh@wanada.org. Attendees must RSVP by Jan. 21.

About The Carroll Shelby Foundation 

The Carroll Shelby Foundation was created by legendary racer and automotive manufacturer Carroll Shelby. Headquartered in Gardena, Calif., the Foundation is dedicated to providing financial support for children and medical professionals to help overcome life-threatening health issues worldwide and promoting continuing education. For more information visit CarrollShelbyFoundation.org.