Last Saturday, Gary Patterson and Tracey Smith issued a challenge to Team Shelby member to 'take it back to the track' by registering to drive their cars on track at the famous Pocono Raceway complex. Many other groups picked up the challenge and helped spread the word. I was humbled to see support from Shelby American, Superformance, our friends at SAAC, Shelby Legendary Cars, Carroll Shelby Racing and countless Shelby/Ford car clubs, etc.
As we have come down to the final hours of this challenge, it pains me (more than you can imagine) to say that, even with all the support anyone could ask for, we came up short of the finish line. We do not have enough participation to make the track portion of our event economically feasible. Alas, there will be no track day for this years East Coast Grand Nationals.
So you are probably wondering what will you do on Thursday instead? Thursday is now your opportunity to choose what YOU want to do!
There are so many options available at the Mount Airy Resort and surrounding Pocono area that you will have a difficult time picking just one or two things to do. The resort offers a full Spa, indoor/outdoor pool, golf, and or course a Casino. Tours of wineries, cideries and a distillery are nearby. Some of the ski areas offer Alpine Slides down their mountainsides. If you want to go “cowboy”, there is trail riding (both on horses and ATV's) and a shooting range.
So venture off by yourself or team up with friends for your own mini-adventure. The day, and the choice, is yours! All other aspects of the Mount Airy / Pocono Package remain intact. To ensure CDC compliance, we moved our Thursday evening dinner from the Banquet Hall to the more private Club House on the golf course; I consider it an upgrade to our evening and the views are beautiful. The Friday Poker Run into Carlisle is unchanged and details will be in our electronic Event Survival guide.
I look forward to seeing you in the Pocono's as we demonstrate the resilient, tenacious spirit of Team Shelby. NOTHING will quench our passion or stand in the way our our friendships.
Bill Caron
Northeast Regional Director, Team Shelby
ps - If you were one of the attendees who registered for the track, you have my heartfelt thanks for supporting the event. Please contact HOD directly with questions concerning reimbursement.