Ol’ Shel Returns to His Roots: Food

The recent grand opening coincided with the National Hot Rod Association event at Las Vegas Speedway, and featured visits by Don “The Snake” Prudhomme and current Funny Car national champ Robert Hight, with Mustang aficianados filling out the field.

The restaurant is part of Shelby’s corporate alter ego. “Shelby Corner Café is a fun place to dine while visiting Carroll’s two favorite places, the track and his factory,” according to Amy Boylan, who is 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 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 Shelby Corner Café is on Speedway Blvd. in northern Las Vegas, fifteen blocks Southeast of Interstate 15.

No word on whether the menu features Carroll Shelby Chili.