Wed, May 3 - Sat, May 6, 2023

Ford Enthusiast Nationals and Shelbyfest Rally

Ozarks International Raceway

About this event

Thank you for attending the 16th annual Ford Enthusiast Nationals and Shelbyfest Rally.

Our family friendly event features 4 days of fantastic enthusiasm for the Ford Mustang, Bronco, Raptor, and anything else bearing the Ford brand.

Our love of the Carroll Shelby legacy is evident by our name (and the fact that we are Team Shelby members), but we welcome all mustangs whether it's vintage or late model, 4, 6 or 8 cylinder, or Shelby, Saleen, Roush, or Steeda. Our event attracts cars from over 30 states and draws over 25,000 spectators.

Being the capitol of the state, Jefferson City has a rich history, and along with the surrounding area, offer lots to see and do. Whether its a tour of the historic Missouri State Penitentiary, a meal or snack at one of the area's legendary eateries, or a trip through the scenic Missouri River Valley countryside, we're excited for you to see what this part of the country has to offer.

Below is our schedule of events:

TRACK TIME SPECIAL AT OIR - BUY ONE GET ONE FREE

If you've never driven a track before this is your lucky day. If you've always wanted to drive this track but haven't, this is your lucky day. If you drove this track last year and can't wait to get back, this is your lucky day. Due to a minor scheduling mixup, our track days will be on Wednesday and Thursday during the week of the event. If you purchase the Thursday track day, YOU GET TO RUN WEDNESDAY FOR FREE!  We get access to OIR for a special run session Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesday load in at 10am, running groups no later than 2pm.

Wednesday May 3rd:

  • OIR Track Attack - Ozarks International Raceway - 29211 MO-135, Gravois Mills, MO 65037

OIR has quickly become known as the "most exciting and technical track in the United States" with almost 4 miles, 19 turns, and over 400 feet in elevation changes. 

We are opening the gates at 10am and will be running a all groups on the track at 2pm until 6pm or until dusk. This is designed to give you a chance to get familiar with the track before your group sessions begin on Thursday.

Our track attack is hosted by Ford, Gateway Classic Mustang, and BF Goodrich tires.

Thursday May 4th:

  • OIR Track Attack - Ozarks International Raceway - Gravois Mills, MO

Track time - You can register for the track sessions the day of the event but you must arrive at OIR no later than 7am to sign in.  

Parade Laps - Want to drive your car on one of the newest, and finest road courses in the United States but aren’t ready for a track event? For $35, you can be a part of our parade session. You must arrive and check in at Building A with our registration team by 11:30am so you can get to the staging area no later than 12 noon. 

 

  • Scenic Country Cruise - 1pm

Join us for a gentle drive through the Missouri River valley and scenic Ozark countryside with a stop at Ozarks International Raceway. Meeting spot for the cruise will be the First Assembly of God parking lot located at 1900 State Hwy C, Jefferson City, MO 65109. The cruise leaves promptly at 1:30 so don't be late.

 

Friday May 5th:

  • Shelbyfest/Team Shelby Autocross - 2304 Hyde Park Road, Jefferson City, MO 65109

Hosted by Ford, Gateway Classic Mustang, BF Goodrich Tires, and Team Shelby...you can learn to be a better driver and have a ton of fun at the same time. 

Check in begins at 8:30 with the driver's meeting and course walk throughs beginning at 9am.

  • Scenic Country Cruise - 3pm

Join us for a gentle drive through the Missouri River valley and scenic Ozark countryside. This will be a different route than Thursday's cruise. Meeting spot for the cruise will be the First Assembly of God parking lot located at 1900 State Hwy C, Jefferson City, MO 65109. The cruise leaves promptly at 3:30 so don't be late.

  • Cinco De Mayo Party/Cruise In - The parking lot of the Capitol Plaza Hotel - 415 W McCarty St, Jefferson City, MO 65101 - 5:30-9pm

Join us in the parking lot of the Capitol Plaza Hotel for food, beverages, live music, and tons of cars. We are inviting all makes and models to our cruise-in and Central Missouri has some of the finest and rarest cars around. This is a family friendly event so bring the kids and enjoy yourselves.

Saturday May 6th:

  • Our Saturday show and shine is like no other as the city streets of downtown Jefferson City bloom bright with beautiful dogwood trees and the river city architecture of Missouri's state capitol are a true feast for the eyes. Downtown Jefferson City was named "Most Beautiful Small Town in America" by Rand McNally in 2015, we're sure you'll understand why once you take it all in.

The show opens bright and early at 8:30 and wraps up with an awards ceremony at 3pm. 

  • FEN/Shelbyfest Banquet 

Tickets must be purchased in advance. The banquet will be held inside the ballroom at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City. Doors open at 5:15 to serve cocktails with dinner being served at 6:30pm. We'll give a few things away, hear from industry insiders about what's happening, and make new friends.

TIckets are no longer available for this year's banquet as it has been sold out..

 

 

Event requirements

OIR Track Attack

Weather: If it rains, then we run in the rain. We will not run during sever weather (lightning, tornadoes), but will run in accordance with the track ownership policies.

Helmets: We do require that all participants (excluding the parade session) wear approved helmets. Recommended helmets would be 2015 or newer Snell certified. The track does NOT have helmets for rent..

How To Choose Which Group To Be In

We are pleased to be working with Gateway Classic Mustang and BF Goodrich to be back at Ozarks International Raceway for our second year.

While we are celebrating our Ford Legacy, this is event is open to all makes and models so spread the word.

Run group assignment you select during  registration on Motorsportsreg may be changed by the Chief Instructor based on driver experience/resume information that you provide during this registration process in MotorsportReg. You will receive/confirm your group assignment  when you check in at Registration at the track.  Run groups will be limited to no more than 40 cars each/day with the exception of the Novice Group.  The Novice Group will be limited to 20 cars each day based on Instructor availability.  We expect the event to sell out so register as soon as possible please.

Experience levels for run groups: 

A = Advanced (Solo Driving  & Open Passing with documented advanced driver status or competition license). Required Dress For Safety will be helmets, long sleeves, long pants and closed shoes.  

B = Intermediate 2 (Solo driving with documented advanced driver status). Required Dress For Safety will be helmets, long pants, long sleeve shirt, and closed toe shoes.

C = Intermediate 1 (Experienced with several driving school and open track events). Required Dress For Safety will be helmets, long pants, long sleeve shirt, and closed toe shoes.

D = Novice (Limited experience instruction required). Required Dress For Safety will be helmets, long pants, long sleeve shirt, and closed toe shoes.

 

Car Sharing:  Contact Jason Childress at jason@gatewayclassicmustang.com before registering if you plan to share a car between two drivers who must be qualified to participate in different run groups as determined by the Chief Instructors, Jason and Lonny Childress. Separate registrations including payment of separate registration fees are required for each driver. Open cockpit cars permitted (with stock equipped roll bars, etc.) at the discretion of the lead instructors. To make sure your car is acceptable, please contact Jason Childress at 573-732-3541   Examples of open cockpit cars are BMW Z3s, Convertible Miatas w/o a full competition cage, Convertible Mustangs, AC Cobras, Aerial Atoms, etc. 

 

We will be accepting cars for the day of the event, but you must be at the track no later than 7am so you can register and be ready to be at the 8am driver's meeting.  

 

Track Schedule:  

Wednesday May 3rd:

 

Arrival - Check in will be at building A (the house) as you pull onto the track property. We are opening the gates at 10am and will be running a all groups on the track at 2pm until 6pm or until dusk. This is designed to give you a chance to get familiar with the track before your group sessions begin on Thursday.

 

Thursday May 4th:

Arrival - Check in will be at building A (the house) as you pull onto the track property. We suggest arriving no later than 7am since the driver’s meeting is at 8am. Trailer parking will be in the parking lot just past building A. Staff members will guide you.  

Group 1 - Novice  

Group 2 - Intermediate 1 (Slow)  

Group 3 - Advanced  

Group 4 - Intermediate 2  

 

8am - Driver’s Meeting at (inside bay doors 48, 46 in the paddock garages) 

 

Thursday May 4th:

8:30 - 9:30 - Track Introduction Session (For All Groups)                       

All groups on the track at the same time at slow speeds. This is designed to give you a chance to get familiar with the track before your group sessions begin. This will be done if we need to for drivers that could not make the Wednesday Track learning event.

 

9:30 - 9:50 - Group 1  

 

9:50 - 10:10 - Group 2 

 

10:10 - 10:30 - Group 3  

 

10:30 - 10:50 - Group 4

  

10:50 - 11:10 - Group 1

 

 11:10 - 11:30 - Group 2 

 

11:30 - 11:50 - Group 3 

 

11:50 - 12:10 - Group 4  

 

12:00 - 1:00 - Lunch  

 

12:10 - 12:30 Parade Lap Session 

 

1:10 - 1:30 - Group 1

  

1:30 - 1:50 - Group 2

 

1:50 - 2:10 - Group 3

  

2:10 - 2:30 - Group 4 

 

2:30 - 2:50 - Group 1 

 

2:50 - 3:10 - Group 2

  

3:10 - 3:30 - Group 3 

 

3:30 - 3:50 - Group 4

 

3:50 - 4:10 - Group 1 

 

4:10 - 4:30 - Group 2

  

4:30 - 4:50 - Group 3 

 

4:50 - 5:10 - Group 4 

 

Parade Lap Participants Do Not Need Helmets, But Must Wear Closed Toe Shoes.

 

Please Download And Comnplete The Following Tech Sheet And Bring It With You The Day Of The Event

techSheet.pdf

Ozarks International Raceway

Gravois Mills, MO

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