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VERY IMPORTANT E-Mail sent to all club members:



To all,

I am sending out this note on last year's final e-mail list. While many have renewed, some have not. This is a critical e-mail, so sending it to all. But, there is a current 2020 Member list, and all future e-mails will be using that list. Please renew if you wish to be kept current. I have done all the updates I have, so if you do not get the follow-up e-mail, I have not gotten your 2020 renewal. Don't be left behind, reach out if you are unsure.

All of us are currently aware of the health restrictions and current world/social status, I will not repeat it here. Obviously, our club urges all the proper precautions and behaviors. For short term, we'll not have any meetings in an enclosed space, but continue with outdoor activities, where any health risk is minimal. And I think we can all use some distraction and something fun to do.

I will be sending out an e-mail next to all current members with an update on all club activities, and for now, that e-mail will be used as a sort of public exchange for general club information. As well, you can reach out individually  if you want that person. We also have a Facebook page and Web Page, so general club information is available there.

My very best,

Dan Reiter
Club Chair & Events Coordinator
Lehigh Valley Region
Shelby American Automobile Club

Are there any pictures of any Aces or early cars with flat trunk lids? (No "Hump" for the light).

I am working on a custom project on my FFR, and before I start cutting, would want to see a picture of a flat trunk lid, if anything exists.

Same Hotel again, we have a block of 30 rooms. Please book early, the hotel may be sold out with other events also happening.


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Monday eve, Feb 17 (President's Day)

7:00 PM as usual, Tom PAxson's "Shelby's Pub".

Pizza, BYOB

Setting up 2020!


RSVP Tom Please

25 years in April!

Been quite a ride so far!

Will work on something to make the meeting and anniversary special. Open to ideas!

GREAT NEWS!!!!!

3 Dog has a morning for us to come down and see their incredible display. This is a MUST SEE event, clear your calendar!!!

Here is the web site to give you a preview: https://www.3dog.org/

Here's the date: Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 9:00 AM

You MUST RSVP with me, so I can provide a head count


Please remember:
This is invitation only, not a general public place or event
There is only street parking available, so recommended to only drive your daily driver.


More details to follow...


Dan Reiter
Still crazy after all these years

Assembling the team, already starting to plan.

We used a new format last year at Pitt which we felt worked well. We'd like to try it again, small tweaks if needed. Invitation to all who plan on attending to comment. Please see the Popular Ballot Car Show topics in the SAAC-44 section for the specifics. Here's a link to the thread from last year which spells out the votiong, parking, and general details: http://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=4533.0

Of course, much to early to talk about where it will be inside the track, etc etc...

Looking forwards to seeing all of you there!

The traditional Winter Kranium Killer!

Indoor Oval at S$S Speedways. Full "Saturday Night" program including warm-up, heats, and the feature.

Sunday Morning, Feb 23, 2020 (1 week after Daytona 500)

10AM to Noon.


Who's in?

https://www.facebook.com/events/1216877725171109/

5th Annual, 9AM to Noon, Best breakfast in the area!

Reserved paved lot

More details to come, but it's official!

Same host hotel
Car Show again at PSU

More details to come!

Working on some fun things, here is what I am working on. Nothing definite, but have started the process:

Feb - Annual indoor Go-Karts private extravaganza!
April - Cars and Coffee - Shelby Style at Seraphina's Cafe in Ottsville
Feb or March - 3 Dog garage visit
Summer - Visit to Bruce Larson's barn and fun road tour after (Driver of the 289 Purple Dragonsnake)

Stay tuned!!!

Our club is doing it's official display end efforts up in Lehighton.

Another display organized by a group is being held in Doylestown PA, and Penn Valley Cinemas. There will also be a special parking area and other things.

Also Saturday, Nov 16. They will meet at thier bi-weekly cars & Coffee, and then parade to the cinema. The Cars & Coffee is held at the following:

http://buckscountyexotics.com/when-n-where.html?fbclid=IwAR26IZwycCE6YUITlBbaCWEnMfE_zjNTKW4LrqnwmFdnGRIpsNipo0etorY

They are more of a general exotics group, and asking about Shelby cars.

Monday eve, November 18 at 7:00 PM

Tom PAxson's Shelby's Pub as usual

Pizza, socializing, wrap up 2019 and start to plan 2020

New and interested folks always welcome!

Dan

Monday night Sept 23 at 7:00 PM,

At the Paxson's Pub

More details coming, hold the date

Selling my old Escort ZX2 after 250,000 miles. Have a great set of snowflake pattern rims & Dunlop HP tires, plus spare rim.

Will post pics ASAP.

$250 Firm, Allentown PA area

Saturday Night Aug 10, first pitch at 6:30 PM, Lehigh Valley SAAC has a block of 20 tickets for all Shelby folks.

Stadium is Coca-Cola Park in Allentown PA, Phillies AAA Team the Iron Pigs. Wonderful clean stadium, great food, very affordable!

Max of 4 tickets per person, a Non-Car Shelby Night out!

Please RSVP Dan ASAP

https://www.milb.com/lehigh-valley

What an amazing show field!!! Roughly 200+ cars in total, all great cars. I estimate the classic Shelby's outnumbered the new Shelby's by over 2:1 ratio. Very Impressive!!! Have not had a turn-out like this in over 10 years or more.

We tried a new judging format this year to minimize wasted trophies, and give more chances to all cars to win. Yes, it was met with some skepticism and confusion at first, but I think the results proved the new format worked, with so many exceptional cars recognized. We hope you found the method and results favorable.

Counted on the field:


1965 Shelbys:  8
1966 Shelbys: 22
1967 Shelbys: 14
1968 Shelbys:  8
1969 Shelbys: 14
1970 Shelbys:   2
Shelby deMexico: 1
Cobras (Real):  7
Bosses (All): 13
Tigers: 4
Ford GT: 1
Other Ford: 59 (Replicas, Boss, Mustangs, etc)
Non-Ford: 2
New Gen Shelbys: 48

So, here are the winners:

   SAAC/TEAM SHELBY Popular Ballot Car Show Results         
            
   Car #   Class   Owner Name:   Car:
            
            
   97   TOP 25   Jim Ward   CSX2574
   73   TOP 25   Tom Shelton   1965 Griffith 400
   106   TOP 25   Ed Shaw   1969 GT-500
   150   TOP 25   Ted Baird   1966 Tiger MK1-A
   76   TOP 25   Doug Mather   1966 GT-350H
   48   TOP 25   Don Wells   Continuation Daytona Coupe
   84   TOP 25   Bob Kochanek   1966 GT-350H
   30   TOP 25   Doug Millwer   1969 Shelby DeMexico
   96   TOP 25   Randy Sizemore   1970 GT-500
   27   TOP 25   Stephen Schonegg   1968 GT-350 Conv
   133   TOP 25   Ed Hunt   1969 GT-500
   40   TOP 25   Bob Turberville   1968 GT-500KR
   143   TOP 25   Tom Paxson   2005 Ford GT
   131   TOP 25   Rick Brewbaker   CSX2148
   132   TOP 25   Howard Pardee/Yvonne Kirk   GT-350 R-Model
   112   TOP 25   John Giles   1967 GT-500
   34   TOP 25   Nick Futules   2017 GT-350
   7   TOP 25   Fred Piluso   2018 GT-350
   78   TOP 25   Corey Bowcutt   1968 GT-350
   51   TOP 25   Kim McCartney   427 S/C Cobra Re-Creation
   44   TOP 25   Steve Muttless   1969 GT-500
   118   TOP 25   Paul Fix   1965 GT-350
   108   TOP 25   David Shaffer   1966 GT-350H
   89   TOP 25   Randy McDonnell   1965 Mustang
   46   TOP 25   Jack Smith   Superformance GT-40

Specific Class winners:

   66   CSX 2000   Joe Dina    Blue
   148   CSX 3000   Tom Shannon    Red Street
   33   CSX4000-7000   Jim Leader   CSX-7000
   157   1965 GT-350   Bill Collins   SFM5S006
   109   1966 GT-350   Kevin Cauley   Blue
   126   1966 GT-350H   Charles Griffith   Green
   10   1967 GT-350   Tony Branda   Green
   22   1967 GT-500   Craig Shefferly   Dark Blue
   55   1968 GT-350   Gary Miller   Blue
   81   1968 GT-500 & KR   Mike Huddock   Green KR Conv
   152   1969-70 GT-350   Bob Zink   Red Conv
   91   1969-70 GT-500   Jay Little   Orange
   128   Classic Boss   Keith Anderson   Calypso Coral 1970 Boss 302
   62   Modern Boss   Sean Hype   2013 Laguna Seca
   8   2007-2009 GT-500   Bill Sadeller   2007 GT-500 White
   130   2007-2009 GT-500 SS & KR   Barry Leonard   2008 Super Snake Orange
   147   2010 to Present GT-500   Tom Batelman   Black w/red stripes
   21   2010-Present GT-500 SS & KR   Mike Corteese   Yellow 2017
   151   2010-Present GT-350   Mikle Lawless   White w/Blue Stripes
   114   2007 to present GT & SGT   Kevin Goodell   Orange SGT Convertible
   49   2007 to present GT-H   Dominic Ciliberto & Diana Duffee   GT-H Conv
   100   Shelby Trucks   Rachel Luzzatto   Shelby F-150
   113   1965-1973 Mustang Stock   Wayne Olsen   1969 Mach 1
   5   1965-1973 Modified Mustang   Anthony Aldridge   Lil Red Re-Creation
   2   1974-2004 Mustangs   Gary Miller   Black 2003 SVT Terminator
   52   2005 to Present Mustangs   Jeff Demello   2016 5.0
   122   Special Edition Mustangs Non-Ford 2001-Present   Scott DeLuca   Roush - Red
   120   Ford GT   Lauren Fixx   2019 GT Black
   75   Exotic Ford   Ted Baird   GT-40
   43   Replicas (All)   Glen Sides Sr.   FFR Daytona Coupe
      Competition Cars   Seth Burgett   1967 GT-500 Gulf Colors
   68   Special Interest   Rick Kaminski   1965 Mercury Cyclone
            
   SPECIAL PICKS:         
            
      VIP Selection - Lee Holman   Tom Shelton   Red Griffith 400
            
      SAAC Selection - Tom Yeager   Howard Pardee   1965 GT-350 R-Model
            
      Team Shelby Selection - Tracy Smith   Peter Miller   2009 GT-500

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!!!