Day 2 was a late start with an 11:07 report time for the Shelby team. Craig and Anthony were itching to get started and see what the day brings. With a perfect sunny day for a dry run down the hill into Mansfield, Mirimbah was the first competitive stage and the crew flew through this one in second fastest in GT2, and holding onto our second outright position in GT2 comp. The following stages are fast and flowing, and these are where the Shelby stretches it legs and we see speeds of up to 250kph (156mph).

After a tireless effort from all the build team, we will be debuting Australia’s first 2017 Shelby Super Snake at Motorclassica. The awesome Shelby’s stunning new sleek look enhances the new Mustang’s svelt shape and features. Under the smooth, contoured exterior is the supercharged beast’s heart, along with Shelby’s all new suspension and performance features. Don’t miss out on being one of the first to set eyes on this amazing new model.

Craig was unable to sit at home and hear about the antics of the 2017 Targa High Country rally being run without his presence, so the Mustang Motorsport team dusted the cobwebs off the 2013 Shelby GT500 and Craig went looking for a last minute navigator who would be able to fill some big shoes. A call to Smoothline’s Bernie Web was made in the hunt for a navigator who fits the bill and, sifting through the list, Anthony Carr became the obvious choice.

Watch a summary of the action and activities from our August Track Day at Sandown Raceway.

This year’s Mustang Roundup is on Sunday October 22, only a week after Motorclassica. The Roundup is the largest display of Mustangs in the southern hemisphere - with over 400 Mustangs - so come along and pick out your favourite Mustang or Shelby, old or new, standard or modified, road or race. There is sure to be a Mustang (or more than one!) to suit every taste. It also incorporates the Shelby Nationals.

Shelby American has reintroduced its popular Shelby Raptor, beginning with a limited number of 2018 model year trucks that will be available through Shelby Mod Shops. With an incredible 827nm (610lb-ft) of torque, the super truck is based on the newest generation Ford F-150 Raptor. Only 500 total 2018 Shelby Raptors will be available. The stock 3.5-litre twin-turbo V-6 makes 336kw (450hp) and 691nm (510lb-ft) of torque; it is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The Shelby Raptor has 392kw (525hp) and an incredible 827nm (610lb-ft) of torque.