Shelby Automobiles will kick off the Las Vegas NHRA weekend by opening the new Shelby Corner Café on April 10, 2008.
Located adjacent to the Shelby Automobiles factory and mod shop at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the Cafe is dedicated to the Shelby legend and gives enthusiasts visiting the track or Shelby facility a place to dine that equals their passion for performance automobiles.
An NHRA themed party will commemorate the opening of the Shelby Corner Café on Thursday night, April 9. In addition to an appearance by Carroll Shelby, driver Bob Tasca III, Don "the Snake" Prudhomme, and NHRA Top Fuel Funny Car Champion Robert Height are expected to attend the party that begins at 5:30 p.m. that evening. The event is free to the public.
"Shelby Corner Café is a fun place to dine while visiting Carroll’s two favorite places, the track and his factory," said Amy Boylan, President of Shelby Automobiles. "We initially planned to open a place for Shelby employees as the selection of eateries is a bit limited at the Speedway. We had so many requests by enthusiasts to eat here after a museum tour that we decided to open the café to the public. On any given day, you might see our chief test driver, production crew, or even Carroll himself eating at the next table."
The 13,000 square foot café features an Americana menu with breakfast served from 6 to 11 a.m. Lunch crowds can enjoy hamburgers, salads, sandwiches, and Shelby’s Classic Chili from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The café is decorated in genuine Shelby memorabilia.
"Although we have been approached by interested parties, we currently have no plans to open additional Shelby Corner Cafés," added Boylan. "This is a special place where everyone can enjoy a bit of casual food after visiting Shelby Automobiles. The only restaurant rule is to have fun the Shelby way."