Two Shelby-Inspired Go Karts to Karting2Live at Las Vegas Indycar

The Carroll Shelby Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing support to children and medical institutions battling life-threatening diseases and advancing continuing education for today’s youth, will donate two go karts with hand controls to Karting2Live during CalSpeed Karting’s Machismo 500 endurance race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s Bullring on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 11 a.m. PDT. The event is scheduled to coincide with the IZOD IndyCar World Championships this weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Karting2Live is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that utilizes a karting program to push the boundary of possibility for those who need to drive with special hand-controlled devices.

“One of the Foundation’s passions is to team up with other amazing charities to bring a smile to a child’s face or to help make dreams come true,” said Jenni Shreeves, executive director of the Carroll Shelby Foundation. “Through the donation of these two Shelby-inspired go karts to Karting2Live, we’ll do just that. These karts will allow those with spinal cord injuries feel the rush of adrenaline when taking each corner of a track at full speed. Now others will have the chance to experience the exhilaration that Carroll felt when he sat in the driver’s seat of a race car.”

Built by Adams Motorsports Park in Riverside, Calif., the two karts were outfitted with hand controls by founder of Karting2Live, Eric Lazar. The kart’s logos and appearance were designed by Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK) in Las Vegas, with the help of the team at 702 Graphics. One kart resembles a Shelby GT500 Super Snake and the other a Shelby GT350.

Both karts will be handed over to Karting2Live for its Arrive and Drive program by the Carroll Shelby Foundation and Shelby American Inc. The presentation will take place during the opening ceremony, on the finish line, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s Bullring, prior to the start of the Machismo 500, a 12 hour karting endurance race.

“These types of donations allow those with disabilities feel a sense of independence,” added Eric Lazar, founder of Karting2Live. “We’re grateful the Carroll Shelby Foundation provided us with not only one kart, but two karts with hand controls. This is a truly special donation and both karts will definitely be put to great use. We can’t wait to put our first karter in the driver’s seat.”

Karting2Live was created to show physically challenged individuals that through karting, anything is possible post injury. Karting2Live is currently trying to reach its goal of having a fleet of 10 karts with hand controls for its Arrive and Drive program. To learn more about Karting2Live’s mission or help Karting2Live reach its goal, log on to www.karting2live.com.

The Carroll Shelby Foundation was established by automotive racing icon and manufacturer, Carroll Shelby, after receiving a heart transplant that ultimately saved his life. For more information or how you can help the Carroll Shelby Foundation’s mission, click on www.cscf.org.

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