Carroll Shelby
How did Carroll Shelby defy limits?
4.3 (19)
38 mins
Explore how Carroll Shelby rose from a Texas chicken farm to the top of global racing and car design. Discover the passion, pain, and persistence that fueled his journey through health struggles and heartbreak. Learn about how Shelby’s vision and grit led to the Shelby Cobra and the Ford GT40’s historic victory over Ferrari.
Ep 1:
Who Was Carroll Shelby, the Legendary American Car Racer and Designer?
Ep 2:
How Did Carroll Shelby's Early Life Foreshadow His Later Life as a Racing Legend?
Discussions (13)
Vera
Level 6 · 9 mo agoShelby holding a grudge against Ferrari is petty. Men and their fragile egos are truly exhausting.
Frank
Level 3 · 9 mo agoActually the chicken farmer story is true. He lost his entire flock to disease and basically had to race just to put food on the table for his family.
Jay
Level 6 · 8 mo agoRunning on spare parts and spite. Losing to a chicken farmer is a massive cope for Ferrari.
