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Round 2: Carroll Shelby Fires Back At SAAC

 
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Round 2 is here folks, Carroll Shelby has fired with guns a blazing at SAAC giving his side of the story on the licensing agreement and why he terminted it.  After reading Shelby's side of the story which I have posted below he makes many valid points on why he terminated the licensing agreement which only cost SAAC $1 dollar per year over the years.  If what he has pointed out is true and if it's all documented in the licensing agreement then I don't see where SAAC has a leg to stand on.  Read the entire press release below from Carroll Shelby/Shelby Autos and then give me your thoughts in the comments.

Carroll Shelby, CEO of Carroll
Shelby Licensing Inc., (CSL) has issued a statement in response to allegations made by the owners of the organization formerly known as the Shelby American Automobile Club.

"I wanted to explain my concerns to the members of the Shelby American Automobile Club directly, but couldn't because SAAC has refused to give me a list of its members, even though the licensee agreement with SAAC requires them to allow me access to their books and records. So I am being forced to share the facts through a news release.




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  1. By  Gary Faules Posted: 12/8/2007 2:27pm PST

    I have known Carroll as a personal friend for years and I have also heard SAAC officials talk smack about him. This has been coming for a long time. It's like I have always said, if you talk smack about the chef you probably won't like what he serves you next.
     
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  2. By Mustang Fan Posted: 12/24/2007 3:18am PST

    I am embarrassed by Shelby's response to the SAAC team members. They have supported him for ***30 years*** and now he wants to dissolve the club and take over. That is ridiculous! Who kept all the fake Shelbys out over these years? Not Carol Shelby! Who has kept his name alive and helped create the success he enjoys today? In short, Shelby wants all the benefits of the club without having to do any of the work. Shame on you Mr. Shelby! You are clearly changing your tune after all these years because of $$$. There is much more than what meets the eye with what you are saying here.
     
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  3. By 2006 GT owner Posted: 12/27/2007 4:37pm PST

    I understand the 2 comments above but I have to agree with the first comment. SAAC has to take care of their members and respect their licence agreements, which seems to not be the case for the last 9 years. They shouldn't talk that way about Shelby and provide what the members are paying for. They had the privilege to work under and use Shelby's name all these years and kind of forgot that. It is obvious that there is a querel between Carrol Shelby and SAAC that was not resolved. Ultimately, Carrol Shelby has the right to remove the licence if SAAC are not respecting their licence agreements. SAAC directors should have done their homework correctly and this fight would have been avoided.
     
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  4. By  C7zxsusan Posted: 1/13/2010 12:02pm PST

    I've been a member of saac for over 25 years, & worked w/ken & Rick organizing the saac conv. In Portland Oregon in 1992. Our local shelby club was happy to help out, which we did. We organized the track days, set up an autocross near the track.
    Unfortunately, national saac did not pay for services provided , such as the required emt required @ pir. Our club paid for planning meetings, food, and paid the portland EXpo center for the autocross.
    When this was brought up to NAtional , they thought these were donated
    RIck Kopec stated that they would never hold another convention here again.
    We've noticed that most conventions are not on the west coast, but are held at more convenient places for RIck & company. They know California has a huge following, but continues to be left out.
    The fees to be in the national club have always been high, especially when the magazine is so limited . I know Ken and Rick get a salary,one that allows them homes @ Martha's Vinyard, and ability to buy SHelby's.
     
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