LAS VEGAS – June 15, 2021 – Four of the world’s hottest Mustang-based cars will bring a combined 3,200 horsepower to this year’s 47th Mid America Ford & Shelby Nationals on June 16th-20th in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Shelby American’s display of 2021 models, which are based on the world-class Ford Mustang will include the Shelby GT500SE Prototype, a pair of Shelby Super Snake fastbacks and the sizzling Shelby Super Snake Speedster.
- Shelby GT500SE Prototype, a pair of new Shelby Super Snake fastbacks and 2021 Shelby Super Snake Speedster to be at event
- Thrill Rides in Shelby GT500SE and Shelby Super Snake at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit
- Shelby cars to help lead Thursday night parade and star in Sunday car show
“We’re excited to return to Tulsa with the most horsepower that Shelby American has ever displayed at the Mid America Ford and Shelby Nationals,” said Gary Patterson, President of Shelby American. “The enthusiast community is extremely strong in the center of the country and we look forward to sharing our newest performance vehicles with them.”
Shelby American will exhibit at various locations during the event. On Thursday and Friday, attendees can take a thrill ride in a Shelby car at Hallett Raceway.
“The Shelby GT500SE is amazing with its 800 horsepower 5.2L V8, stellar suspension and cutting-edge dry carbon fiber vented hood,” said Patterson. “This car is incredibly balanced on the road course and wicked fast on the drag strip. We can’t wait to show off its capabilities in Oklahoma.”
Shelby American will also help lead the Thursday night parade through downtown and display at the Tulsa Raceway Park drag strip on Saturday. It will wrap up the weekend with an exhibit during the Father’s Day free car show at the Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills. For information about the event, visit www.midamericafordmeet.com.
About The Carroll Shelby Foundation
Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), manufactures and markets performance vehicles and related products. The company builds authentic continuation Cobras, including the 427 S/C, 289 FIA, 289 street car, Daytona Coupe and Shelby Series 2 component vehicles; it offers the Shelby GT, 1000, Super Snake, SE and GT post-title packages for the 2005-20201 Ford Mustang. Shelby American also offers the Shelby Raptor, Shelby F-150 Super Snake and Shelby F-150 trucks, as well as the Shelby F-250 Super Baja. Heritage cars include the continuation 1965 Shelby GT350 competition model, 1967 Ford Shelby Super Snake and 1968 Ford Shelby GT500KR. For more information, visit www.Shelby.com.
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