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Attention: a notice to all SAAC Forum users:

We are preparing for a major upgrade and migration of SAAC Forum to a new server.
This will consist of freezing the Forum and closing it down for a final backup.
Then, there will be a migration to our new server that currently hosts saac.com.

The plan is to shut the Forum down at approximately 3:00 PM on Sunday (tomorrow) April 7th.
The transfer will be done overnight and the software will be tested on Monday.

If the migration is successful, we should be back up and running by Monday evening, with the same data and a new look.

Your login and password should NOT be impacted; simply login to the new version.

The NEW login button will be in the Upper Left of the home page.

saacforum.com requests will be automatically redirected to the new server location.

If you are in the middle of any transactions or you have data / images that are critical for you, please capture and download them before tomorrow at 3:00 PM.

We hope the migration is one hundred percent but in case of a problem, it may take longer for us to finish the move.

We should gain the benefit of integration with saac.com, as well as a speed improvement...  And certainly we will bring the Forum software up to the latest version.

Thanks for your patience.

Many have requested info about hotel(s) for SAAC-49.

Things are a little different this year. First, there is no single hotel in the area large enough for us.
Thus, we have contracted with several hotels for Convention rates.

Hotel contact information and the Shelby Convention hotel discount codes will be emailed to you upon your completed registration.
Be sure to use the discount code for significant savings on the cost of the hotel(s).

We have created new email addresses for our Registrars, for uniformity and convenience,

Their existing addresses will still reach them, but these saac.com addresses will be the preferred way.

Howard:
65registrar@saac.com

66registrar@saac.com 

Dave:
67registrar@saac.com

Vincent:
68registrar@saac.com

6970registrar@saac.com

Ned:
cobraregistrar@saac.com

Hey SAAC Forum,
We're a few hours away from the end of our 2023 Sweepstakes. Please share this post and let's see if we can really drive this home!
Thank you,
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We've rounded the last corner and are heading full-throttle down the straight. The tower is waiving the checkered flag. There's only a few hours left to enter the 2023 SAAC Sweepstakes!
We've had an absolute blast getting the car ready and showing it off all summer long but now it's time to hand over the keys. It's your turn to drive! Someone has to win - and it could be you! Trust us, there's nothing quite like the feeling of driving a Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition Supercharged 2023 Shelby Mustang.
So this is it, your very last chance. Why not take a leap of faith and enter the sweepstakes today? Thank you for your consideration, and we wish you the very best of luck.

The Shelby American Automobile Club

ENTER HERE ----> https://www.tapkat.org/shelby-american-automobile-club/dErbnE?promo=CHECKER

The Shelby American Automobile Club is proud to announce that SAAC 49 will be held at New Jersey Motorsports Park.
July 25th-27th 2024.
We will once again be partnering up with our friends from Team Shelby.
Open track will be run on the 2.25 mile Thunderbolt Raceway.
More details will be communicated via email as well as on our web site www.saac.com ...as they become available.

SCAM ALERT - Notice for ALL members

We have been aware of a particular SCAM that has been prevalent on enthusiast forums and Facebook groups,
mostly in areas for enthusiasts with requests for "Wanted to Buy."

I've recently been made aware of these potential SCAMS occurring on our forum several times in the past few weeks.

The way this game works is ---> a poster is contacted about his request for parts, usually through a private message,
and is told to contact another individual who is "known" to have the parts that are wanted.

This friendly "referral" by a "good samaritan" is meant to add credibility to the advice.

The message may look like this" "I recently purchased some items from XXXXX , he's willing to sell..."


The SCAMMER will then give the email of the contact who supposedly has the parts in question.

Also, look for obvious grammar and spelling errors in the message as an additional red flag


NOTE - it appears that the referred email ALWAYS has the format--->a generic first+last name + 3 or 4 digits@gmail.com

We have seen the referred name to be a stranger... OR even the name of another forum member, but with the bogus email address.

This is not a new SCAM, but one that is relatively new to our Forum

BE smart, BE alert

"Trust, but verify"
ALWAYS verify the seller and the actual existence of the parts.
Use Facetime or Video Chat to validate the items
Ask for a "hostage" photo that shows the item and indicates the current date.

Remember, emails with a format "first+last name + 3 or 4 digits@gmail.com" can be a burner, free, throwaway email addresses

and... always report ANY suspicious activity to us!

You all know our conventions are built on a foundation of helpful volunteers who want to make it the best experience possible.
There are many areas that use our folks to administer and organize... Taking tickets, checking credentials, helping setup and tear down, etc.

Paddock / Load-in - Wednesday           
Howard Pardee   saachp@snet.net

Registration – all three days       
Alicia Russel   alicia_russell1@hotmail.com
   
Merchandise Tent -– all three days   
Jay Talbott         membership@saac.com

Thursday Social             
Jim Dolan           jdolan@voyagergrp.com

Friday Dinner Program
Ron Richards   ron.computerworks@gmail.com

Open Track / Parade Laps
Howard Pardee   saachp@snet.net

Car Show / Saturday                           
Bill Caron           bkcaron@icloud.com

Parking / Swap Area
Jim Dolan           jdolan@voyagergrp.com

If you would like to help for a few hours (or more) to make the event run smoothly...
Send an email to the address listed next to the above areas  ...and note "SAAC-48 VOLUNTEER" in the subject line

Please include your name, cell number and any area/day/time of preference

Please copy your email to pitcrew@saac.com  ...we will maintain a master list

Currently, all club members have access to the quarterly issues on the Members Only site.
The archive has each volume packaged with special page turning software that allows you to flip through the pages online.
You also have the ability to download the issue as a PDF and read it offline.

The page-turning software is a complex and expensive feature; we'd like to evaluate its importance for the new version of the website.

How do you access the issues? Let us know...

Do you use the page reader online? ...or do you download the file?

Thanks
Ron

Here is a list of the Concours Judging Team at SAAC-48

SAAC Concours Judging requires the submission of photos, to allow the Concours Committee to evaluate the entry. Click on the image to download a Photo Guide.

Registration for Concours Judging requires an advance request for entry. Click on the image to download the entry form:

SAAC Concours Judging is the recognized pinnacle of achievement for originality and authenticity. Click on the image for the full details:

It's Thanksgiving week and we're just two weeks away from the close of our sweepstakes.

Here at SAAC HQ, we've got a lot to be thankful for, most of all our passionate community of Shelby enthusiasts. As a way of saying thank you, we've got some sweepstakes news to share:

We've lowered the minimum needed to award the car to a winner. We desperately want to hand the keys of this incredible car to a fellow enthusiast and watch them burnout into the sunset.

For these last few days, we're offering a special 35% bonus ticket offer to our loyal enthusiast community. This is the highest bonus we've ever offered.


One more thing, enjoy this short video from SAAC's very own Melissa...Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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

(posting on behalf of the estate of a prior member... email pitcrew@saac.com for contact info)

For Sale - Shelby GT500 2014

• Leather Recaro Seats
  Customized Fuel Door-installation
      Silverhorse Racing
  662 Horsepower Supercharger
  Corsa performance exhaust
  Roll Bar-Backseat Removal

Asking Price $125,000

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZdhcxPebLg

Call for Volunteers – SAAC-47

Looking to beef up our crew at Indy.
You all know our conventions are built on a foundation of helpful volunteers who want to make the best experience possible.
There are many areas that use our folks to administer and organize... Taking tickets, checking credentials, helping setup and tear down, etc.

Paddock / Load-in Wednesday
Registration
Logistics
Thursday Social / Night at the Museum
Friday Dinner Program
Parade Laps
Car Show
Parking
Golf Carts / Swap Area

If you would like to help for a few hours (or more) to make the event run smoothly...
Send an email to pitcrew@saac.com  ...and note "SAAC-47 VOLUNTEER" in the subject line
Please include your cell number and any area of preference

Please note the days and times you are available and a feature preference