The SCA (Shelby CAN AM) is an antique by today's standards, yet it is a Sports Racer by definition. While SCCA/Shelby only constructed two prototypes and 74 production chassis, very few are seen in SCCA competition today, yet some are occasionally seen on track at Vintage venues like SVRA and HSR.
August 6-7, 2022 was the dates for the Nor-Cal Shelby Club's Annual Mini-Nats at Sonoma, California's Sears Point Raceway.
Rare indeed, the presence of chassis number 38 SCA actually on track with impressive speed. In attendance to represent the significant contributions of Carroll Hall Shelby to the motorsports world was Aaron Shelby, grandson of Carroll Shelby and Gary Patterson, President of Shelby American. Both were offered a track session in the CAN AM with Gary Patterson accepting the offer. Mr. Shelby was a wee bit too tall to fit in the car without significant changes to pedals and restraints. Maybe a private session can be arranged in the future.
I have attached a group photo of the team driver/owner and Aaron and Gary.
I would like to acknowledge the significant contributions of Mike Davies to the success of not only the SRF and SRF3 programs, but also as a championship driver and contributor to the Shelby CAN AM program from inception in 1989 to 1996. Thanks Mike!
Sincerely,
Bob Johnston
PS: Could not correct photo orientation.