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The Shelby American Automobile Club returns to PittRace for SAAC-48, with three full days of activities.
Open Track, Concours Judging, Car Show, Parade Laps... plus a few extra fun activities.



This event will be a key component in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (PVGP) Race Week, July 14-23.


The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is the nation’s largest vintage street race and the largest vintage race event, spanning 10 days with two race weekends, car shows, parties, parades and motorsport events. The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association raises funds for autistic and IDD charities, donating over $6 million since their founding in 1983.

Initial Schedules, Online Registration, Hotel Information and the SAAC-48 website will be available in the months to come.

Mark you 2023 calendar and watch for more details as they are announced

We have arranged a very special add-on to our Thursday Social at the IMS Museum - The Basement Collection Tour

This Basement Collection features the rare and rarely seen. Make plans to visit today....we now have exclusive access that evening

The Basement level of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is a repository of rare, priceless, and one-of-a-kind racing and automotive artifacts and vehicles. Including modern-era Indy cars, Indy 500 Pace Cars, winning sports cars, pre-war motorcycles, and Indiana-built automobiles.

Until 2021 only VIPs were granted access to The Basement, but now, you can enjoy an exclusive 30-minute, private tour of the Museum’s collection.

This tour is run exclusively by the Museum and carries an admission price of $150 per person
We are not selling the tickets, but NEED to have a head count of those that wish to take the tour

If you have purchased a Night at the Museum ticket and wish to take this tour during the visit, Go to your Registration on Motorsportreg and add it to your reservation (no charges applied at that time)

VIP Basement Tour admission will be paid directly to the Museum during your visit. Spaces are limited, so make your request soon.

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SAAC is getting ready to publish the long-awaited updated 1969 – 1970 Registry.

As you know, SAAC's Registry is known throughout the world as the definitive authority on the cars from Shelby American from 1962 – 1970. But our 1969 – 1970 Registry is only as good as the information which you provide.
So what does this mean for you? If you have a 1969 or 1970 GT350 or GT500, it is time to make sure that the registrar has the most up-to-date information on your car. The place to update your information is:


The 1969 – 1970 registrar is Vincent Liska, and his contact information is:

We have set up a website for you to send us pictures of your car for use in the Registry. That website is:


The passcode is SAAC2022
The form requires all boxes to be filled out before you can upload an image. We want only the LAST 4 DIGITS of your VIN.
You may upload a maximum of 4 images. If, in the process of uploading an image, you decide you do not like it, you may delete it and upload another one in its place.
You will not be creating an account on this web site, so you cannot go back and modify your information.

What do we expect for pictures?
•   They have to be in sharp focus. Blurry pictures won’t get used. With today’s digital cameras and iPhones you almost have to try to take a bad picture. If you have an iPhone, try the Portrait mode when taking the picture. That will put the car in sharp focus and subtly blur the background.
•   Hood closed. We know your car has an engine. There’s no need to prove it. Shelby Mustangs have beautiful lines. Why ruin them with an open hood?
•   Distracting backgrounds. When you look through the viewfinder all you see is your car. We get it – you love that car. But look at what else is in the picture behind the car: a mail box, a telephone pole, garbage cans, other cars, laundry hanging on a clothesline.
•   Shoot the whole car. Standing too close can chop off the front or rear fender. Don’t be afraid to take a few steps back. We can enlarge the image. Stand too close and you may cut out part of the car.
•   Be aware of where the sun is. If it’s overhead it can wash out the car’s color or reflect off of the windshield. Professional photographers shoot in early morning or late afternoon sun. It is the softest. Mid-day sun is harsh. Try to park the car so the sun is behind you.
•   A little elevation never hurts. Standing on a box, stepladder or the bed of a pick-up will provide a nice angle and will eliminate a lot of unnecessary background clutter.
•   Resist the urge to be in the picture. We want to see your car – not you and your family. Save that for your Christmas card.

Now, go out there and take some pictures

So much to do...and so little time.   

We are looking for a few eager enthusiasts to join the Tech Staff at SAAC HQ.
Volunteers are needed to help maintain existing programs and work with a few short term projects.

Registry Photo Editor - using our online app, the Editor will collect, select, process and submit member photos for upcoming Registries and publications. Must have Photoshop or any quality photo editing software. This position is immediate, as work has begun on the 69-70 Registry. Apply via email: pitcrew@saac.com - use "SAAC Photo" in your subject line.

Social Media - Need contributors to handle tasks and maintenance on various platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, SMF Forum and Websites/Direct Mail. Programming knowledge not required; super user experience is expected. Apply via email: pitcrew@saac.com - use "SAAC IT Department" in your subject line.

1969-70 Registry Update

Now that our 1967 Registry is at the printer, it's time to move the '69-70 Registry to center-circle.

The existing data is being reviewed and formatted for the new publication.

NOW is the time to submit or update your ownership data to the Registrar.

• If you are a prior owner and have not had your tenure added to the record on your old car...
• If you are a present owner with updated details or changes to your car...
• If you are a new owner that needs to report your new caretaker status..

Send your details to Vin Liska, the Registrar at vinman@infionline.net

Be sure to include s/n info and your current contact info.

Very shortly, we will post a notice about submitting new and current photos of your car.
We will have a website setup to make the upload painless; watch for this notice soon.

Shelby American Automotive Club is proud to announce Hagerty as the official driving partner for SAAC National Convention.

These days feel uncertain, for everyone. Our friends at Hagerty know there’s plenty of road ahead though and they look forward to supporting club events later this year.

Hagerty will be a supporting sponsor of SAAC and the annual convention for the next three-years. Whether you own one Shelby or a collection of cars, they’ll create an insurance policy to fit your needs.
Plus, Hagerty has a great newsletter, awesome videos, content, and engaging forums to keep you entertained while spending more time at home.

“SAAC is very fortunate to have Hagerty as a partner supporting wheels in motion events. We have seen incredible growth and excitement surrounding our SAAC Convention and touring events. With Hagerty fully on board, we anticipate great things ahead for all SAAC members, and we will be welcoming Hagerty Drivers Club members to join our events”, said Jim Dolan, SAAC Board of Directors.

SAAC Sweepstakes - Win a Twin-Paxton Cobra Replica

Here's a Heads-Up for our Forum members...

SAAC kicks off 2022 with a Sweepstakes!


This is a chance to show your support of the club and garner a chance to win a Twin-Paxton 427 Cobra Replica.

We have taken a 427 ERA and given it the ultimate horsepower makeover... with twin superchargers!

Enter and read about it here--->  https://www.tapkat.org/shelby-american-automobile-club/y5Orb9?promo=FORUM01

The Sweepstakes will run thru the first part of 2022... and the winning ticket number will be drawn at Watkins Glen International Raceway 2790 Country Route 16 Watkins Glen, NY 14891 at approximately 12:15pm EDT on September 11, 2022.

All your questions can be answered here--->  https://www.tapkat.org/shelby-american-automobile-club/y5Orb9/faq
Detailed photos of this transformation will be posted here.

Get your tickets NOW!  Will you be the one to drive away with this fabulous car?