Team Shelby Great Lakes Region NEWStangs Chapter

N.E.W. Stangs Chapter.

We are the new kids on the block (no pun intended). The N.E.W. Stangs are a mustang club that was founded by John Boucher, John strived to make the club fun, and always went out of his way to make you feel like you belonged, no matter what type of Mustang you had. Unfortunately, John lost his battle with cancer in 2015, John’s wish was to have the N.E.W. Stangs live on and grow. I am sure he would be pleased to see how far we have come.

When Art Potter, the Wisconsin Director for the Great Lakes Chapter, approached us about becoming a regional chapter, we were hesitant as first, but he assured us that the intent was to work together and grow. Being part of Team Shelby has been a great experience for us and our Mustang family. We are looking forward too many more years of being part of this great club and look forward to growing with Team Shelby.

One of our members posted on Facebook, there is no better way to honor Carroll Shelby than to join his club, and we are very grateful for the opportunity.

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The story behind the Team Shelby No license, no Race Tour, July31st through Aug 2nd

In September of 1952, several of the Dallas sport car fraternity headed to Road America (old street course) among them, Carroll Shelby. Carroll was there to race Ralph Richter’s Jaguar XK 120 in the Main Race. Up until then all the races Carroll drove were small affairs where no SCCA competition license was required. When Carroll came to sign on, officials were quick to point out: “no license, no race” --------Unless…. There was a practice race on Sunday and Carrol was told if he could find a car to drive in that race, and observing officials were satisfied with his driving, then they would issue a license. Carroll approached “Cully” Cullwell to convince him to let him drive his MG TC. Although “Cully was a bit concerned (He had to drive the MG back to Texas) he relented and, as they say, the rest is History. Our main event! 3 full days of racing and cruising. Much more info to come!

On a side note, In his first Race on the new track in 1956, Carroll finished in 1st (not by a small amount)