Shelby LV NASCAR 427

[SLB8SNK]

So I seen this posted today, and sent an email to Shelby to ask about details.. here are the emails I got in return:

From: Shelby [mailto:shelby427@lvms.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 2:22 PM
To: Dan
Subject: RE:

Dan--
the price is $6000. $3000 is due to become one of the 427 and $3000 due on Feb 1, 2009. I'm going to email you some info that should answer most of your questions. If not, email your questions or give me a call. I hope you decide to participate.

I'm also going to email you the credit card authorization form so you can get your deposit in.

Ricky May | Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
P: 702.632.8241
F: 702.632.8222
C: 702.210.2935
LVMS
LVMS Corporate Events


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From: Dan
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 1:57 PM
To: shelby427@lvms.com
Subject:
I own a 2008 Shelby GT500, black on black convertible. Can you please define what the package will entail, and what the price point will be? I live here in Vegas, so am very interested in the details.


Dan

Then this one:

From: Ricky May [mailto:rmay@LVMS.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 2:23 PM
To: Dan
Subject: FW: *HTML Proof* Shelby 427 - It's Official - Don't be left out

Dan--
Here's the email that went out. Let me know if you have any questions.

Ricky May | Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
P: 702.632.8241

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From: Las Vegas Motor Speedway [mailto:shelby427@lvms.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 4:23 PM
To: Jodi Allen
Subject: *HTML Proof* Shelby 427 - It's Official - Don't be left out






November 5, 2008 - BE ONE OF ONLY 427 OWNERS IN THE WORLD!

Shelby Automobiles to
sponsor NASCAR Sprint Cup race at LVMS; Event extended by 18 laps and will be called 'Shelby 427'
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 1, 2009 will be sponsored by Shelby Automobiles.The event will be lengthened to 427 miles and will be called the "Shelby 427."
Together, LVMS and Shelby will market a Las Vegas Motor Speedway Limited Edition Shelby 427 package for the Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang.
LVMS President Chris Powell and Shelby Automobiles founder Carroll Shelby made the announcement today at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas.
"We are ecstatic to have the legendary Shelby name on our 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup race," Powell said."It's a tremendous opportunity for us to give added exposure to the Shelby brand that has, over the years, become synonymous with the best in high-performance cars."
Bruton Smith, founder and CEO of LVMS parent company Speedway Motorsports, and Carroll Shelby have been friends for many years.
"We are thrilled to combine the efforts of our two companies in this sponsorship," Smith said."Carroll and his team have long been known for the high quality of their work and the tremendous popularity of their cars."
Carroll Shelby has driven and designed race and sports cars for more than 50 years.His company, Shelby Automobiles, located its manufacturing facility at the speedway complex as the anchor tenant in 1998.The company uses the oval and road courses for its research and development.This is the first time Shelby Automobiles has sponsored a NASCAR event.
"The Shelby name will be forever linked to racing because of our unrivaled success in competition over the years," said Amy Boylan, president of Shelby Automobiles. "The Ford Shelby Mustang programs have allowed us to begin exploring motorsports options again. While we determine the series best suited to our products, we wanted to raise our profile in the racing community, and the NASCAR race next to our campus presented the ideal opportunity. Shelby was the first small American sports car and muscle car manufacturer to win world championships, and now we're the first to sponsor a NASCAR race."
"We're thrilled to have our name on the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Shelby 427," Carroll Shelby said."From drag racing to Formula 1, I've been involved in just about every type of motor racing except NASCAR. I love the competition, passion and excitement of the fans and teams in NASCAR.We're offering real enthusiasts an opportunity to be part of something really special through this program."
Since its inception in 1998, the Sprint Cup race at LVMS has been run at a length of 400.5 miles, which is 267 laps around the 1.5-mile oval.In order to accommodate the new event name, the race will be increased by 27 miles and will feature 285 laps.
As part of the one-year race sponsorship, Shelby Automobiles will market a Las Vegas Motor Speedway Limited Edition Shelby 427 package for the Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang.Owners of 2007 and 2008 Shelby GT500s with the post title Super Snake package on their muscle car can purchase the limited edition "pace car" upgrade on a first-come, first-served basis by emailing shelby427@lvms.com. Shelby enthusiasts may have their names added to a waiting list for the package by emailing shelbywaitinglist@lvms.com. The upgraded package will include Mr. Shelby's personal autograph as well as many other event-related add-ons.Only 427 of these packages will be available through Shelby Automobiles.
Those who purchase a Shelby 427 package will also receive special race tickets and other amenities, including the opportunity to serve as the race's honorary starter.
The 2009 NASCAR Weekend will kick off with qualifying for the Shelby 427 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Friday, Feb. 27. The Sam's Town 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race is set for Saturday, Feb. 28.Tickets for all 2009 events at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, including the Shelby 427 on March 1, can be purchased by calling 1-800-644-444 or online at LVMS.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
ON THE SHELBY 427 PACKAGE


Feel free to contact Ricky May, VP Sales and Marketing, Las Vegas Motor Speedway:
Shelby427@lvms.com or call 702-632-8241


THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY
TO OWN ONE OF ONLY
427 SHELBY'S...
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
ON THE SHELBY 427 PACKAGE


IF YOUR SUPERSNAKE PACKAGE
HAS ALREADY BEEN INSTALLED,
YOU DO NOT NEED TO SEND
YOUR CAR BACK TO LAS VEGAS...
WE'LL SEND YOU THE LIMITED EDITION PACKAGE TO YOU!
Special car features:
• Unique badge and stripe addition
o Side and grille badges
o Side stripe behind doors "427"
o Strut tower brace on 605HP model
o Blower badge on 725HP model
• Embroidered Floor Mats (3)- trunk, and floor mats
• Embroidered Head Rests
• Engraved Sill Plates - "Shelby 427 Edition"
• Sun visor signed by Carroll Shelby
• Adjustable Caster / Camber plates
• Certificate of authenticity (numbered)

Other added benefits:
• 8 tickets to the Shelby 427 NASCAR Sprint Cup race in March
• Hat and T-shirt - 1 set per car
• 4 NASCAR truck race tickets in Sept.
• Super Snake die cast model with NASCAR graphics
• Carroll Shelby Autographed Tequila bottle
• Group photo at the track with 427 members and guests
• Name listed in NASCAR race program
• Special Shelby factory tour and tour of Las Vegas Motor Speedway
• Open track day at the drag strip (LVMS) Pick between two different days
o You can bring any car you want
o Car and driver must meet tech requirements

Shelby 427 NASCAR Sprint Cup race drawings:
• Carroll Shelby will draw one owner to wave the green flag to start the race
• 2 owners and guests will attend the drivers meeting
• 2 owners and guests will be guests in victory lane following the race.
• 2 owners and guests get SPA treatment.
• 30 owners and their guests will get Suite passes.
• 2 owners and their guests will get garage passes
• 2 owners and their guests will get front stage passes
• 2 owners will get to ride in the Shelby 427 pace car
• 2 owners actual cars will be used as pace cars (certificate to authenticate)

YES, I WANT TO BE ONE OF 427!
Click Here!


I HAVE A QUESTION
Click Here!

ONLY
AVAILABLE
TO THE 1ST
427!

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Ok, so I gotta ask... is this worth 6K? As well, then feel as if this is a special car (one of 427) so garage it hoping it will be worth something some day?

Not sure, but looks like great marketing to me.... but not enough to spend 6K on. Just my .02

[Joe G]

You need to have the "super snake" package as well - so it's not just $6k, it's $6k on top of the $30k for the SS package.


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[SLB8SNK]

Originally Posted by Joe G

You need to have the "super snake" package as well - so it's not just $6k, it's $6k on top of the $30k for the SS package.


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Exactly.. so you already paid to have the SS decals and such put on, then you end up paying to have them taken off and the "corvette" look alikes put on? Wow... they be suckers in that line.... they would have better luck just selling a simple hat or decal, but wait, after the 427 get sold, I am sure SAI marketing will blast the apparel!

[Birdman]

Maybe they should change the name to Shelby Hot Wheels Inc with all the versions they keep adding......me thinks it's not a coincidence either...

[SLB8SNK]

Originally Posted by Birdman

Maybe they should change the name to Shelby Hot Wheels Inc with all the versions they keep adding......me thinks it's not a coincidence either...

Bone of contention for sure. First the limited run 2 year GT500, then the SS then the KR, now the 427.... maybe the 427 denotes the number of editions the Mustang will eventually have!

[Joe G]

Spy shot of the latest BOD meeting at SAI....







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[Birdman]

Originally Posted by Joe G

Spy shot of the latest BOD meeting at SAI....







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...is that a StangMafia wind breaker on that guy in the middle ?

[HSURB]

Maybe someone from this board needs to attend the next Board of Directors Meeting in Vegas and let them know that Shelby name was not built off limited edition cars that consisted of STICKER upgrades.

Show me the HP.

HSURB

[Birdman]

Originally Posted by HSURB

Maybe someone from this board needs to attend the next Board of Directors Meeting in Vegas and let them know that Shelby name was not built off limited edition cars that consisted of STICKER upgrades.

Show the the HP.

HSURB

You really think that would make a difference.......I know you don't but it's a nice thought though.

[cheftjpeck]

[JTB]

This package is a complete joke! I wonder how much the Shelby Tequila costs on it own?

A Carroll Shelby signed bottle of Tequila! What are they smoking at CSA???!!!

[Birdman]

Originally Posted by JTB Consulting

This package is a complete joke! I wonder how much the Shelby Tequila costs on it own?

A Carroll Shelby signed bottle of Tequila! What are they smoking at CSA???!!!

It's not what they are smoking ...it's what they are drinking....Koolaid

[Mr. White]

Originally Posted by Birdman

It's not what they are smoking ...it's what they are drinking....Koolaid

I spit my coffee up......I wa thinking just that as a read the prior post.....

[Carnut]

Beam me up Scotty.

[mastersmech1]

Shelby seems to be following in the footsteps of Rousch with all of these special editions...

[Birdman]

Originally Posted by mastersmech1

Shelby seems to be following in the footsteps of Rousch with all of these special editions...

That's what dilutes the brand along with poor performance and quality.... At least Roush has the latter two.

[black vert ss]

I don't know if any one posted pics of the new package. I got a call today really pushing the package. I told the guy I couldn't see shipping my car all the way to Vegas for a $6000.00 up grade. He said SAI would send the parts to me to have them installed locally. I asked for some pics and he sent me these: What do you think?

[Mr. White]

My problem is the outrageaous price. You want fancy floor mats? I can get them at a reasonable price, place a logo on them and still sell them for $100 or less no problem for all 4. This is the part of SAI that boggles my mind.

[Darkside]

$6K and the only part that is not a sticker or an emblem is castor/camber plates?????

Does SAI have any idea what is going on with the economy these days or why we bought our cars...........performance.

Like HSURB says, show me the HP or at least a quantifiable performance upgrade.

[SLB8SNK]

Originally Posted by black vert ss

I don't know if any one posted pics of the new package. I got a call today really pushing the package. I told the guy I couldn't see shipping my car all the way to Vegas for a $6000.00 up grade. He said SAI would send the parts to me to have them installed locally. I asked for some pics and he sent me these: What do you think?

Not only does the art work logo look like a vette, I can't believe how freaking huge they made it.... no thanks,, they would have to pay ME the 6k to advertise it!