william evans
William Evans - Carroll Shelby Racing ,President
Born in Southern California, Bill Evans is a passionate car enthusiast whose career was built on the same principles of hard work and tenacity that propelled Carroll Shelby. Those ideals guided him throughout his life in the business world.
Bill started his career as a successful window washer at the age of 12. He became a stock boy at S.H Kress & Co. when he was 14 years old. Eschewing high school to work and take care of his family, Bill joined the US Navy and served during the Iranian hostage crisis.
After the Navy, he rejoined the civilian workforce as a manager for Miller and Rhoades Dept Stores. He later became a jeweler, then served in law enforcement for the Virginia State Capitol Police for seven years. Always ambitious, he worked as an auctioneer, Realtor and in his retail antique businesses.
Throughout the years, his passion for fast, fun cars has been a part of Bill’s life. He has been an active member of many car clubs, regularly raced, and held leadership positions in several national automotive organizations.
Bill retired from the business world several years ago due to health issues. He jumped back into the corporate world by Co- Founding Carroll Shelby Racing. He is actively building the business when not spending time with his two children who live in Italy and Colorado.
Born in Southern California, Bill Evans is a passionate car enthusiast whose career was built on the same principles of hard work and tenacity that propelled Carroll Shelby. Those ideals guided him throughout his life in the business world.
Bill started his career as a successful window washer at the age of 12. He became a stock boy at S.H Kress & Co. when he was 14 years old. Eschewing high school to work and take care of his family, Bill joined the US Navy and served during the Iranian hostage crisis.
After the Navy, he rejoined the civilian workforce as a manager for Miller and Rhoades Dept Stores. He later became a jeweler, then served in law enforcement for the Virginia State Capitol Police for seven years. Always ambitious, he worked as an auctioneer, Realtor and in his retail antique businesses.
Throughout the years, his passion for fast, fun cars has been a part of Bill’s life. He has been an active member of many car clubs, regularly raced, and held leadership positions in several national automotive organizations.
Bill retired from the business world several years ago due to health issues. He jumped back into the corporate world by Co- Founding Carroll Shelby Racing. He is actively building the business when not spending time with his two children who live in Italy and Colorado.
justin emanuel
Justin Emanuel - Carroll Shelby Racing, Vice President
Age 34, Born in Newport News, Virginia, has been a resident all his life. He is the Team Shelby Virginia Chapter Director- Hampton Roads, Virginia and Co-Founder/Vice President of Carroll Shelby Racing.
Justin is also a Senior Structural Designer and IT Manager at Bruce S. Rosenblatt and Associates. He currently has over 15 years of experience in Naval Design. He is currently married with two children.
His loves for cars started when he was just a baby and got his first power wheels. Justin would spend summers dreaming of driving/owning fast cars and dreaming big for future opportunities. Justin is a person who doesn't take no for an answer and tries to figure out other options. This is same mindset that Carroll used when up against Ferrari. The odds where stacked against him, but he overcame them with tremendous results.
""The only way to get ahead in life, is to make sure it is in your rear view mirror! I look forward to continuing Carroll's legacy and building a company that reflects the name behind it!"
Age 34, Born in Newport News, Virginia, has been a resident all his life. He is the Team Shelby Virginia Chapter Director- Hampton Roads, Virginia and Co-Founder/Vice President of Carroll Shelby Racing.
Justin is also a Senior Structural Designer and IT Manager at Bruce S. Rosenblatt and Associates. He currently has over 15 years of experience in Naval Design. He is currently married with two children.
His loves for cars started when he was just a baby and got his first power wheels. Justin would spend summers dreaming of driving/owning fast cars and dreaming big for future opportunities. Justin is a person who doesn't take no for an answer and tries to figure out other options. This is same mindset that Carroll used when up against Ferrari. The odds where stacked against him, but he overcame them with tremendous results.
""The only way to get ahead in life, is to make sure it is in your rear view mirror! I look forward to continuing Carroll's legacy and building a company that reflects the name behind it!"
tony hardin
Tony Hardin - Carroll Shelby Racing, Official Driver
Tony Hardin's love for racing started early when he watched racing with his father. Later he helped his dad, who at that point was a Busch Series car owner.
When he could finally get behind the wheel, Tony was not able to afford a racecar. So he did what for him was the next best - and most accessible - thing: race online. Tony began with NASCAR Racing 2003 and has been an avid Gran Turismo player since its inception.
Tony's first actual track experience started in 2015 with the SVT Cobra Club and Tony Sorrentino at Virginia International Raceway. The VIR experience was all it took - Tony was going to do whatever was needed to race. He also spent time honing his skills learning from Apex Track Events, Don Labar and Daniel Walter Brooks.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Tony is honored to be a part of the Shelby organization. He is currently North Carolina Chapter Director- Eastern and Outer Banks. He will contribute to continuing the Carroll Shelby legacy while behind the wheel of the official Carroll Shelby Racing track car at various events.
Tony Hardin's love for racing started early when he watched racing with his father. Later he helped his dad, who at that point was a Busch Series car owner.
When he could finally get behind the wheel, Tony was not able to afford a racecar. So he did what for him was the next best - and most accessible - thing: race online. Tony began with NASCAR Racing 2003 and has been an avid Gran Turismo player since its inception.
Tony's first actual track experience started in 2015 with the SVT Cobra Club and Tony Sorrentino at Virginia International Raceway. The VIR experience was all it took - Tony was going to do whatever was needed to race. He also spent time honing his skills learning from Apex Track Events, Don Labar and Daniel Walter Brooks.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Tony is honored to be a part of the Shelby organization. He is currently North Carolina Chapter Director- Eastern and Outer Banks. He will contribute to continuing the Carroll Shelby legacy while behind the wheel of the official Carroll Shelby Racing track car at various events.
scott black
Scott Blaclk - Carroll Shelby Racing, Public & Media Relations Director
Carroll Shelby Racing's Scott Black has been a diehard Shelby fan since he was a teenager. Eventually, his dream of working for Carroll Shelby was realized when he became the legend's last PR representative. He served in that role for several years before Shelby passed in 2012.
Scott founded TimePiece PR & Digital Marketing and has spent the past 20 years helping organizations reach their goals through dynamic marketing communications programs. From publicity campaigns to on-line videos, clients have depended on the TPRM team to execute programs that integrate traditional PR, creative and digital strategies.
An accomplished PR expert, Scott has a passion for fast cars, airplanes and motorcycles. He integrated his zeal for both to create a multitude of successful PR campaigns in the auto industry for organizations such as Shelby American, Team Shelby, the Carroll Shelby Foundation, Barrett-Jackson, the Automotive Fine Arts Society and Aston Martin of Austin. His high level of expertise extends to the manufacturing, technology, energy and professional services industries.
As a member of the National Speakers Association and graduate of the Charbonneau Speaker Academy, he's an accomplished presenter. Scott is also a freelance writer; his articles have appeared in the Robb Report, American Driver, The Dallas Morning News, On Magazine, D CEO and others.
Scott is a member of Motor Press Guild (MPG), International Motor Press Association (IMPA) and the Petersen Museum's Checkered Flag 200.
Carroll Shelby Racing's Scott Black has been a diehard Shelby fan since he was a teenager. Eventually, his dream of working for Carroll Shelby was realized when he became the legend's last PR representative. He served in that role for several years before Shelby passed in 2012.
Scott founded TimePiece PR & Digital Marketing and has spent the past 20 years helping organizations reach their goals through dynamic marketing communications programs. From publicity campaigns to on-line videos, clients have depended on the TPRM team to execute programs that integrate traditional PR, creative and digital strategies.
An accomplished PR expert, Scott has a passion for fast cars, airplanes and motorcycles. He integrated his zeal for both to create a multitude of successful PR campaigns in the auto industry for organizations such as Shelby American, Team Shelby, the Carroll Shelby Foundation, Barrett-Jackson, the Automotive Fine Arts Society and Aston Martin of Austin. His high level of expertise extends to the manufacturing, technology, energy and professional services industries.
As a member of the National Speakers Association and graduate of the Charbonneau Speaker Academy, he's an accomplished presenter. Scott is also a freelance writer; his articles have appeared in the Robb Report, American Driver, The Dallas Morning News, On Magazine, D CEO and others.
Scott is a member of Motor Press Guild (MPG), International Motor Press Association (IMPA) and the Petersen Museum's Checkered Flag 200.
