Make History at So Cal's Shelby Tribute & Car Show

Join OVC and the Los Angeles Shelby American Automobile Club (LASAAC) for an unforgettable World Championship Weekend on February 14-15, 2025, in sunny Southern California! In 1965 Shelby American set the racing world on fire with an FIA Sports Car World Championship, the introduction of the GT350 Mustang and Competition GT350R, and the arrival of the thundering 427 Shelby Cobra. To commemorate that banner year, this premier Shelby and Ford event features an exciting car show, open track sessions, and a special banquet honoring 1962-1967 Shelby American employees. Show off your Ford-powered vehicle, take it to the track, or admire the incredible cars on display. Don’t miss the chance to connect with legends of the Shelby community and enjoy a banquet hosted by Rick Titus and Randy Richardson.

Date: February 14-15, 2025
Time: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Willow Springs "Big" Willow Track, 3500 75th St W, Rosamond, CA 93560, USA

The Southern California event will include:

  • Track sessions for heritage and current Shelby and Ford vehicles at Willow Springs International Raceway

  • Attendance by Shelby legends

  • Banquet to award a World Championships ring to the Shelby team members

  • Exhibits by Shelby American, car clubs, museums and sponsors

  • Shelby and Ford car show

  • Attendance by the public

  • Media drive of latest Shelby vehicles at the track

60th Anniversaries that are being celebrated: 

  • Winning the FIA Sports Car World Championship

  • The first Shelby GT350 Competition Model (R) and GT350

  • The 427 Shelby Cobra

World Championships Ring:

OVC designed a World Championships ring that is being manufactured by Jostens. These will be given to surviving members of the 1965-1967 Shelby crew or their families during the banquet including:

  • Administration (Carroll Shelby, Henry Ford II, etc.)

  • Mechanics/development/fabricators (Peter Brock, Ted Sutton, Charlie Agapiou, etc.)

  • Drivers (Ken Miles, Dan Gurney, Bob Bondurant, etc.)


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