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Beach Blanket Bingo!

Wear your best Hawaiian shirt, bathing suit, and flip flops, It's Summer! Dan & Anna Mohry will be hosting our Summer meeting on thier large friendly deck and pool.

More details to follow, but hold the date!

Monday eve, May 13 2019

Tom Paxson's Shelby's Pub

7:00 Start

Pizza

Update on all past, present, future club activities

3rd Annual fun gathering, Somewhere in upper Bucks County PA.

Exact Location to be determined, hoping Seraphina's is done with renovations.

9AM to Noon

Watch this spot!!!

Team Shelby East Coast Grand Nationals / SAAC-44
Popular Ballot Car Show – Saturday, July 13th


As more information is starting to roll out about our "little Shelby gathering" out by Pittsburgh, PA, in mid-July, we wanted to share a bit of info about one of the favorite non-driving event activities, the Popular Ballot Car Show!

Past conventions have used various ways of creating classes and awarding recognition, from a rigid class list with 1-3 places per class, to just a panel of VIP's walking around and selecting a few cars that catch their eye. Each way has its own merits and faults. More often than not a class method is used, but unfortunately, not all of the trophies end up being awarded if the individual classes are not fully represented.  Every year, this topic is reviewed to try to make the show better for all...and we have a new approach for 2019.

For this year, we are using a "hybrid method", which has been used very successfully in local and regional Shelby shows.  It recognizes the best in a total of 33 different classes for all years and models of Shelby's and High Performance Fords, plus a "Top 25" and additional special/VIP picks.

   SAAC 44 / TS East Grand Nationals Car Show Classes
   
Class #   Class Name
1   CSX 2000 289 Cobras
2   CSX 3000 427 Cobras
3   CSX 4000 through 9000 Cobras
4   1965 GT-350
5   1966 GT-350
6   1966 GT-350 Hertz
7   1967 GT-350
8   1967 GT-500
9   1968 GT-350
10   1968 GT-500 & 500KR
11   1969 & 1970 GT-350
12   1969 & 1970 GT-500
13   1969-1971 BOSS Mustang
14   2012-2013 BOSS Mustang
15   2007 - 2009 GT-500 All
16   2007-2009 GT-500 KR & Super Snakes
17   2010-2014 GT-500 All
18   2010-2014 GT-500 KR & Super Snakes
19   2010 to Present GT-350
20   2007 To Present GT & SGT
21   2006 to Present GT-H
22   Shelby Trucks
23   1965 to 1973 Mustangs Stock
24   1965 to 1973 Mustangs Modified
25   1974 to 2004 Mustangs ALL
26   2005 to Present Mustangs ALL
27   Special Edition Mustangs (Saleen, Roush, etc)
28   2005 to Present Ford GT
29   Exotic Ford (Pantera, Tiger, etc)
30   Replicas ALL
31   Competition Cars
32   Special Interest
33   Classic Shelby Mustang Tribute
   
   TOP 25
   
   Peoples Choice (1)
   Team Shelby Pick (1)
   SAAC Pick (1)
   Sponsors Choice / Celebrity Pick (2)

All show entrants will be given a perforated voting sheet and envelope for their cars. The empty envelope goes under your windshield wiper, then the entrants will walk the showfield and put a ticket (i.e. a 'vote') in their favorite cars envelope, thereby creating the Top 25 award winning group. Separately, a panel of judges from SAAC and Team Shelby will walk the field and select the first place car for each of the 33 classes. If a car wins both a Top 25 and a first place, the car will only be awarded the first place, which allows for more winners overall. No car can win two awards. Likewise, if a car wins a "special/VIP award" (SAAC or TS Pick, People's Choice, etc.) it is also removed from the top 25 and the first place competition. The goal is to give out all the awards and also give more cars the chance of winning and being recognized.

Another aspect of the show, which we hope will make it enjoyable, will be the relaxing of the rigid class structure. We will still group by classic and modern Shelby, real Cobras, etc, but not try to make the show field a rigid parking puzzle. If you are with a bunch of friends, this also allows for you to park together and enjoy the show with each other.

The car show is a joint effort by both SAAC and Team Shelby, and we hope all either enter their cars, or attend. The final location has yet to be determined. If you wish to help at the car show, we welcome all volunteers.

More details will be forthcoming, but we wanted to get this info out early so all can see this part of the convention, and start detailing your rides now.

We look forwards to seeing you at the show!

Dan Reiter - SAAC
Bill Caron  - Team Shelby
Car Show Chairs

OK, event is a "GO"!!

Weekend of Sept 27-29 2019

Same Hotel - Homewood Suites, Center Valley PA
Same Car Show Location - PSU Campus next door to hotel

Road Tour returning to the northern Route and Heisler's Dairy Bar

Saturday Night event TBA...


Watch this thread for all the details!

It's Winter, so we move the 4-wheeled antics indoors!

First, on Sunday, Feb 24, our annual Club Challenge and "Get Chris" event at S&S speedways. The Garden State Mustang Club has asked for a re-match, so we'll square off again in a "Saturday Night Shoot-out" style event. Lots of practice, four qualifying heats, a feature, and fun. Looking for racers to save the club pride, need 10-12 drivers. Got a few on the list already, please respond to me directly. $30 per driver

Second, Sometime in March, at Lehigh Valley Grand Prix in Allentown PA, PA Region of Team Shelby is having a get-together at this great place to see who can lap the fastest. We'll get our own run groups, and a private room to gather in. Lehigh Valley SAAC Members have been invited to join in the fun. Again, please contact me.

Happy new Year to all!

Our first club meeting will be Monday night, Feb 18 at 7:00 PM at Tom Paxson's Shelby's Pub. Pizza will be available as usual. Please RSVP Tom at Cobr427a@aol.com


Lots to go over and get our year started!

Some initial important dates to remember:

Feb 2-10 – Philly Car Show – Ford will give the Club 20 tickets for free admission. No word yet if any special activities
Feb 24  - Annual Go Kart Melee!! Again, Club challenge with Garden State Mustang Club
March – Indoor Go Kart Event with Team Shelby - Allentown
April – Cars & Coffee Shelby Style
June – Fords at Carlisle
July 11-13 – SAAC 44 at Pitt Race (Former Beaver Run)
Sept 27-29 – 10th Annual Fall Shelby Meet (our annual weekend)

More events being added, will be an exciting year!

And, 2019 dues

Dan Reiter
Lehigh Valley Region
Shelby American Automobile Club

On a Facebook page, I saw and participated in a thread about someone selling a very bad clone, and had a Shelby tag with 5S306.

The car was originally a Detroit 6-cyl, and had so much wrong, it was actually hilarious. Yet the story was the seller was swearing the car was authentic! Many on the thread blew the car apart, and I also contributed, but kept the good secrets off the thread. The person looking to buy saw the truth, and did not buy as a Shelby, but may go back and offer badly modified Mustang money.

I cannot currently find the post, it may have been taken off, but wanted to put out the word about someone using the number.

Just an FYI.

Various magazines, all complete, I do not know the specific issues, and am not near them to check, so please do not ask.

Located in Union County NJ, MUST be picked up.

PM me if interested.

Join Team Shelby Northeast for one if their last events of the year...

HOT CAKES AND HORSEPOWER!!!

Where: Shady Maple Buffet (The largest buffet in the USA), 129 Toddy Drive, East Earl, PA 17519

When: Saturday, November 10th at 8:00am

Cost: $12.50 + tax/person

Join us for breakfast at the largest buffet in the USA. Located in the Lancaster PA area, and featuring home made Pennsylvania Dutch cooking, Shady Maple must be experienced to be believed. Everything is made fresh daily and prepared on-site. From their still warm doughnuts, omelettes to order, and custom made pancake grill (hint: try pumpkin pancakes with pecans and chocolate chips, then drizzle them with cinnamon maple syrup), there is no way you won't find something you'll like, and you certainly won't leave hungry.

When you arrive, park all the way to the lot on the left, across from the banquet hall entrance (see map in the post).When you pay and enter the buffet area, tell the hostess you are with Team Shelby so she will seat you with our group.

Please post below if you will be attending so Shady Maple can get a headcount and ensure there is enough room for our group.

See you there, and if I was you, I'd stop eating at least 3 days prior to our breakfast.

Facebook post (With Pictures):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/264936540196609/?tn-str=*F

Working on all the details, but hold the dates now!!!

Moved it back a couple of weeks to avoid conflicts

Saturday eve, Dec 8 2018

The Willows in Hellertown PA

Monday eve, November 12 2018 @ 7:00 PM

Last business meeting of the year

2019 Club Dues Payable

It's Monday morning, I'm tired, but a happy tired. Piles of boxes in my house to go through!

BUT!!! Looking backwards, it was another GREAT weekend, the 9th Annual. The hotel this year was brand new, In Center Valley, right next to the Car Show location at Penn State LV Campus. Fantastic hotel, great food, room for trailers, perfect hosts. The tour was another new one with special stops at a baseball stadium, Eastwood Products for lunch, a Hillclimb in Reading, and a spirited last leg back. 89 miles of fun.

Saturday night at the NB Center was fantastic again! Top notch food and facility, and this year we enjoyed the Movie "The Gumball Rally" outdoor drive-in style.

Sunday's Car show was nothing short of unbelievable! All quality cars of every sort of High-Performance Ford, All years of Shelbys, New & Old Mustangs, Replicas, more. The weather was sunny, and not a frown to be found. We'll be making a donation to Ronald McDonald House of Philadelphia for this year's Charity.

Just a great weekeknd, and if you were not with us, you missed a great weekend with a fun bunch of people.

Pictures will be posted, and on the Region's Facebook page are posted pictures, videos, and feedback. Take a look!

https://www.facebook.com/Lehigh-Valley-Pennsylvania-SAAC-211538026594/

Just over a week to go!

The event will be great fun, a great tour, and another dazzling Saturday night!

Flyers below:

MOnday eve, Sept 10 at Tom Paxson's Shelby's Pub - 7:00 PM

Arrive 7:00
Social, pizza - Approx 45 mins
Business meeting - Review Upcomming Regional meet, club past & Future activities, club stuff
Back to social and fun!


Please RSVP Tom - Cobr427a@aol.com

Monday night, June 25, 7:00 PM at Shelby's Pub

Topics include:
Regional Meet
Iron Pigs Baseball
Snakes on the Mountain
Pizza
How to blow up another Cobra engine

Cars and Coffee style gathering, with a road tour after!

Country style villa location, and lot's of the coolest cars in one place!

Details on Flyer

Your thoughts? Did I defend correctly?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/610823252385260/permalink/1267996876667891/?comment_id=1268249263309319&reply_comment_id=1268261066641472&notif_id=1522340118707767&notif_t=group_comment_mention&ref=notif

April Club meeting - Monday night, April 16 at Shelby's Pub.

7:00 Arrival and socializing, Business meeting roughly 30 minutes after

Please RSVP Cobr427a@aol.com

Pizza available

Lots of upcoming events to be worked on!