CARROLL SHELBY FOUNDATION - Donations by members of the international car club Team Shelby over the past four months have raised $72,830 for the Carroll Shelby Foundation.™ The funds will be used by the charity founded by icon Carroll Shelby to provide medical support for children with life-threatening disease and automotive educational opportunities for young people.
“While personally attending many of the Team
Shelby events around the world, I’m always impressed with the generous, caring
nature of the members,” said Aaron Shelby, co-President of the Carroll Shelby
Foundation and grandson of Carroll Shelby. “In addition to raising money for
the Carroll Shelby Foundation, club members typically donate their money, time,
and energy to other local charities. During the 30th
anniversary of the Carroll Shelby Foundation, Team Shelby members have
certainly demonstrated their commitment to helping others while also enjoying
their automotive hobby.”
Team Shelby was founded in 2008 by Carroll
Shelby to give people an opportunity to enjoy their vehicles with fellow
enthusiasts. The club is dedicated to serving all Shelby enthusiasts past and
present. Ownership of a Shelby vehicle is not required, only a passion for the
brand and lifestyle. With chapters worldwide, the factory-sanctioned club
provides benefits including first news on all Shelby products and vehicles, an
official membership kit, invitations to special events and discounts on Shelby
products.
“From track days to parties, the annual Team
Shelby Bash and fun experiences at locations like Le Mans, our spectacular
activities also often support non-profit organizations,” said Tracey
Smith, International Director of Team Shelby and
Executive Vice President of Carroll Shelby International. “This philosophy
tracks Carroll’s way of life and I believe that he’d be very proud of Team
Shelby members for continuing his legacy.”
The largest gift ($35,170) so far this year was
made by the Team
Shelby Northeast region, headed by volunteer director Bill
Caron. He and his team produced the Team Shelby East Coast Grand Nationals in
early June, which included track sessions at Pocono Raceway and other activities, as
well as a parade to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. Team Shelby hosted its own
hospitality area and helped set a record for the most Shelby vehicles in one
place, as well as an attendance record for any Carlisle event. In addition,
Team Shelby had the largest number of people from any club at the annual event.
In mid-June, Team Shelby North Texas Director
Brandi Kozlovsky’s team produced the North Texas Team Shelby Weekend. The event
included a car show, road rally, banquet, party, optional track day and more.
That weekend, the club raised $27,660 for charity through live auctions,
donations and silent auctions.
In April 2022, Team
Shelby Houston Director David
Peña and co-producer Dawn Allen managed an event in Texas. The three-day
occasion featured a rally, car show, parties and other events. After the
weekend, they sent a check for $10,000 to the Carroll Shelby Foundation.
“The money raised by these Team Shelby members and directors will help
provide medical assistance for those in need, including children, along with
educational opportunities for young people through automotive and other
training programs,” said Aaron Shelby. “With these funds, we will be able to
help even more kids win the race for life.”