American Sports Car Racing legend, August “Augie” Pabst Jr. passed away at home while surrounded by friends and family on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, at the age of 90. Augie is survived by his wife, Joan “Joanie”, his four children, James (Paisley), Christina, August III (Katherine) and Eugenie. He is...

The upcoming American Speed Festival presented by Comerica Bank at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, MI will shine a light on Shelby American, with several stunning examples on display including the first racecar Shelby ever sold new: a 1963 Cobra CSX2154, one of the cars coming from the Cobra Experience in...

Honoring the "tough competitiveness" of Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley, Carroll Shelby International presented him with the prestigious Carroll Shelby Spirit Award. CSI board members Neil Cummings and Aaron Shelby presented the award at the Team Shelby VIP Experience dinner on Saturday, August 14, in Carmel Valley during Monterey...

We’re all Shelby fans now, in the wake of “Ford v Ferrari”, and Barrett-Jackson is capitalizing on that enthusiasm with a very special Shelby GT500 display at its inaugural Houston Auction already underway (running today through Sunday, Sept. 19) at the NRG Center.As if the world-renowned auctioneers needed more than...

Photo: Shelby Heritage CenterLas Vegas, NV – A new 20-minute video from the Shelby Heritage Center offers a wonderful tour of rare Shelbys and special insight into Carroll Shelby’s life, both on and off the track.The Drive’s Alan Taylor interviews Center president Gary Patterson as they walk through the facility...

Walworth, WI -- The awe-inspiring collection of John Atzbach -- highlighted by the first 1965 Shelby GT350R Competition Model built, known as the “Flying Mustang” -- was announced as a headlining attraction of Dana Mecum’s 33rd Original Spring Classic, June 23-28 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.Photo: Mecum AuctionsThe...

Los Angeles, CA -- The Petersen Automotive Museum will host Bruce Meyer’s All-American Cruise-In celebrating Carroll Shelby and the Ford v Ferrari movie Jan. 26 from 8-10 a.m., followed by an all-star panel presentation about Shelby at 10 a.m.Photo: Petersen Museum“Each month, our breakfast club cruise-ins gather enthusiasts from every...

Photo: Chassy MediaLos Angeles, CA -- So now that you’ve likely seen Ford v Ferrari (and helped it finish first on opening weekend with a $31.4 million box office tally for Nov. 15-17), why not see the real Carroll Shelby, along with the story of Shelby American, in a new...

If there's one lesson to be taken from 84 previous editions of racing's greatest endurance event, it's this: Le Mans will always be Le Mans. Technology, sports science, safety and the track itself will continue to evolve, but the basic challenge remains much the same today as it did when...

Chris Amon's death at the age of 73 marks the loss of another link to one of motorsport's grand eras. Just a few weeks ago, RACER's Mark Glendenning spoke at length with the New Zealander about his landmark victory at Le Mans with friend and compatriot Bruce McLaren in 1966....