* [ HARDCOVER: US ] Ford, Ferrari battle in 1960s cost lives as well as fortunes Jul 19, 2009
The book also includes mini-profiles of colorful characters such as Carroll Shelby, an ingenious Texan who designed Fords first Le Mans-winning car; Phil Hill, a Beethoven-loving, anxiety-ridden Californian who became the first American to win the Formula One driving title; and Englishman John Surtees, a motorcycle and racecar champion who recovered from a near-fatal crash, only to be ditched by Ferrari after a falling out with the team manager. In the early 1960s Ferrari was the undisputed... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Virginia International Raceway's Historic Races Honors Ford Heacock III Jun 16, 2009
The first Gold Cup was awarded to Carroll Shelby at the track's fiftieth reunion year of 1957, the second recipient was the late Henry Payne III, a Porsche driver and long time vintage racer. The Gold Cup Historics Races were held at the VIRginia International Raceway, a multi-purpose road racing facility, located on the Dan River between Danville and South Boston. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Heacock Classic Gold Cup brings vintage racing to VIR Jun 5, 2009
"VIR's history includes the classic days of the 1950s when Carroll Shelby won the first feature race at the track in 1957," said track general manager Josh Lief. "We are proud to celebrate VIR's history each year at the Heacock Classic Gold Cup races and appreciate the support of Heacock Classic very much.". (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Video: How You Can Appreciate Le Mans Racing Though Truth In 24 Apr 9, 2009
The action surrounding Le Mans endurance racing long ago captivated the likes of Paul Newman, Steve McQueen and Carroll Shelby. It has become a rite of passage for self-respecting makers of sports cars ranging from Ferrari to Porsche to Audi to the Chevy Corvette. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mecum Auction Proudly Presents American Racing's Crown Jewel Mar 7, 2009
The 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra was one of six cars built by Carroll Shelby to compete against the dominating Ferrari in the F.I.A. (Federation Internationale de l'Automobile) World Manufacturers Championship for GT race class. An experimental coupe body designed by Pete Brock was built on an existing Cobra chassis, immediately increasing the top speed by 25 mph. (PR Newswire)
Kenseth goes for record-setting victory at Vegas Feb 27, 2009
5 miles, in conjunction with the race being renamed for car designer Carroll Shelby and his 427 racing package. Have something to say about this story. (Longview Daily News, WA)
'Barn find' 1937 Bugatti Type 57S sells for $4.4 million at Paris ... Feb 8, 2009
In today's News Brake: Carroll Shelby and Don Prudhomme work their magic on a Ford. VIDEO CAR REVIEWS. (AutoWeek)
