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Retiring from auto racing for health reasons, Carroll Shelby turned his attention to designing and building high-performance automobiles. For the most part re-engineered and modified from models produced by other manufacturers, they are considered some of the most beautiful and successful performance cars ever made.
For more than a half century, Carroll Shelby had a significant impact on automobile racing and design. Using his salesmanship, organizational skills and technical expertise, he worked with larger companies to achieve his creative vision—project after project, year after year.
The Complete Interview from
Carroll Shelby
Get the ultimate insider's account of the different--and much more dangerous--world of racing in the 1950s and learn how Carroll's early career led to his decision to build his first car. Follow him through the excitement and challenge of creating a small, highly specialized company that demanded a high-degree of creative freedom no less than the continued support of major manufacturers to make its concepts a reality.
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Racing is a Dangerous Sport
with Carroll Shelby
Shelby describes the danger of the sport, especially in the early days, and how innovations have made today's drivers much safer.
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Advice to Kids
with Carroll Shelby
Shelby talks about of working together, and finding a job you're passionate about doing.
Length: 1:29 -
Inspirations
with Carroll Shelby
Length: 2:27 -
Building A Car to Win LeMans
with Carroll Shelby
Shelby talks about the innovations, from engines to brakes, his team came up with when trying to build a car that could win LeMans.
Length: 3:53 -
Is America a nation of innovators?
with Carroll Shelby
Length: 0:40 -
Dangers of Racing
with Carroll Shelby
Shelby describes his mentality when confronting the dangers of racing.
Length: 0:29
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Elon Musk
Founder, PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla Motors & Solar City
From his early days teaching himself to program computers, Elon Musk has worked to improve the quality of life for everyone through technology.
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Lyn St. James
Record Breaker, Businesswoman
Lyn St. James helped a new generation of women break into the traditionally male-dominated sport of auto racing.
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