2021 Shelbyfest Schedule of Events

Thursday May 6th

Autocross –9am -3pm –Gateway Classic Mustang/BF Goodrich Driving School

Day 1 of Shelbyfest driving school and autocross will be hosted Thursday May 6th, by Gateway Classic Mustang and BFGoodrich. It will be held at the Hyde Park Fire Training facility located at 2304 Hyde Park Road in Jefferson City. The first part of Thursday will be BFG/Gateway Classic Mustang Driving School but the second half of the day will be open autocross.

What does it cost for you to participate in the autocross? To help offset costs this year, we are charging $25. Those without credentials will not be allowed to run.

Gateway Mustang has hosted autocross events all over the nation for the last several years. They bring their seasoned drivers to help you learn how to maneuver your car with precision.

Here is the short list of info on the autocross:

Driver's Meeting at 8:30am (mandatory for participants)

Thursday May 6th – Driving school begins at 9am

This is an excellent opportunity to learn how to pilot your car with precision and control.

Registration/Event Check In 10am-3pm @ Autocross Location

To maximize the effectiveness of our staff, registration packets will be available for pickup at the location of the autocross at 2304 Hyde Park Road, Jefferson City MO while the autocross event is running. There is limited parking (Gravel Lot) and you will be have to be mindful of the autocross participants as they come on and off the course. Please rideshare when possible to minimize congestion.

Country Cruise – 4:30pm-5:30 - Participants will gather at the First Assembly OF God parking lot at 1900 State Hwy C, Jefferson City, MO 65109. Be at the meeting location no later than 4:15. You will receive a map and a briefing before departing at 4:30.

NOTE: This year to make it easier to keep our cruise groups together, we are going to stagger a second cruise group by having them leave 15 minutes after the first group. If you don’t make it into the first group, never fear, you’ll be going on the same route and same cruise as group #1,

Registration - Registration may be picked up in the Courtyard By Marriott lobby from 7pm-9pm

Dinner - Downtown Jefferson City is home to many great eateries and Missouri Blvd is lined with more great places to grab a bite. Check out Jeff City’s fine eateries here http://www.visitjeffersoncity.com/eat-and-drink.php

Friday May 7th

Breakfast - Those staying at the Courtyard By Marriott may grab breakfast at their bistro in the hotel lobby or of course dine at any of the many eateries that Jefferson City has to offer.

Autocross – 9am-3pm

Day 2 of Shelbyfest autocross will be hosted Friday May 7th, by Gateway Classic Mustang and BF Goodrich. We are back at the Hyde Park Fire Training facility located at 2304 Hyde Park Road in Jefferson City.

What does it cost for you to participate in the autocross? $25 and credentials can be purchased at the autocross. Those without credentials will not be allowed to run.

Gateway Mustang has hosted autocross events all over the nation for the last several years. They bring their seasoned drivers to help you learn how to maneuver your car with precision.

Here is the short list of info on the autocross:

Driver's Meeting at 8:30am (mandatory for participants)

Friday May 7th - Runs start at 9am

Option 1 - Drive your own car through the course

Option 2 - Ride along with an instructor in their car

This is an excellent opportunity to learn how to drive your car with the utmost in control and the first time ever that anything like this has ever come to Shelbyfest.

Registration/Event Check In 10am-3pm @ Autocross Location

To maximize the effectiveness of our staff, registration packets will be available for pickup at the autocross location at 2304 Hyde Park Road, Jefferson City MO while the autocross event is running. There is limited parking (Gravel Lot) and you will be have to be mindful of the autocross participants as they come on and off the course. Please rideshare when possible to minimize congestion.

Country Cruise – 4:30pm-5:30 - Participants will gather at the Wal Mart parking lot at 401 Supercenter Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101. Be at the meeting location no later than 4:15. You will receive a map and a briefing before departing at 4:30. Our cruise will wind through the scenic hills of the central Missouri Ozarks. There will be lots of hills, twists and turns to hold your interest.

Friday Night Cruise In Welcome Party - 6:00-10pm – We are having a cruise-in the parking lot of the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel. All makes and models of cars and bikes are welcome. There will be beer and cocktails available for purchase and live music by The Usual Suspects from 7pm -9pm.

Saturday May 8th

Breakfast - Those staying at the Courtyard By Marriott may grab breakfast at the bistro in the hotel lobby or of course dine at any of the many eateries Jefferson City has to offer.

Showtime - Welcome to Shelbyfest. This event is all about friendship, fellowship, beautiful cars, and wonderful people. The show will open at 8:30am and wrap up at 3:30pm. Show entry will be on High street headed from Capitol Plaza hotel towards the Missouri State Capitol. Show cars will be mixed in with display from some of our long running sponsors like Gateway Classic Mustang, VMP Performance, Scott Drake, Gateway Performance, Deluxe Car Care, Ford Racing, and many others.

Moment of Horsepower - At high noon, we will continue a long running tradition at Shelbyfest. The "Moment of Horsepower" is our way to remember those that are no longer with us, say "thank you" to all of those that give of themselves to serve us (US Military, Police, Fire, EMT, etc), and to just plain ole "let Jefferson City know we are here". You will hear a call to go to your vehicles and prepare to "rev it up and rattle the windows", then all you have to do is wait for the moment and fire it up.

Saturday Banquet - Our Saturday banquet is where we let our hair down and get to know each other. We will enjoy a delicious dinner in the banquet roon at the Courtyard By Marriott hotel. Your banquet ticket will be required to enter the dining room so please don’t forget to bring it.
Doors Open at 5pm for pre dinner cocktails. Dinner will be served at 6:30. - Note: Seating will be limited so tickets must be purchased in advance. If you didn’t purchase a banquet ticket in advance, you will not be admitted as there is limited seating at this event.