Welcome to Shelby's Speed and Kustom
Welcome to Shelby's Speed and Kustom
Hotrod Builder in Lexington, KY
Welcome to Shelby’s Speed and Kustom! A website about Hot Rod Building and raising funds for a nonprofit in Lexington Kentucky.
Shelby’s Speed & Kustom was the dream of our son Shelby Cain, he passed away in December of 2009 by suicide. I never wanted his death to define his life…he was a smart and passionate young man. He was a Mechanical Engineering Major at U of L JB Speed School of Engineering, an engine builder for Stanton Racing Engines, a racer and was very passionate about Hot Rodding and the Automobile Aftermarket.
His passion was my passion since I was 10 years old. I remember my father taking me to Beech Bend Drag Strip in Bowling Green, Kentucky in 1969, I remember the funny cars being so loud and full of colors, heavy metallic’s (reminded me of bass boats). It was so loud my Dad would put his fingers in my hears, after tiring of that broke cigarette butts off and stuck those in my ears. My first car was a 1969 Mustang Fastback that I purchased for $500 in 1979.
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Around the Shop
Been away for awhile....busy with our nonprofit Shelby's Way, traveling to different events, planning our own fundraising events along with finishing the shop 32 Ford Coupe. The coupe received a few small modifications to make it just a little different that...
2nd Annual Deuce’s of the Bluegrass Gathering & Shelby’s Mustang Corral Hotel Reservation Information
The Deuce's of the Bluegrass have a limited number of rooms blocked just for the Gathering and the Corral on April 28th, 2018. I recommend if your from out of town and in need of a room to reserve as soon as you can, Lexington has multiple events going on that weekend...
Shelby’s Way 1st Annual Deuce’s of the Bluegrass Gathering 2017
We had a great day! April 29th at the 1st Annual Deuce's of the Bluegrass Gathering. All week long the forecast wasn't favorable for a outside event on Saturday, even late that night little rain looked better for Lexington than north of Frankfort,Ky to...
Shelby’s Way
After working 17 years in the Lexington community and losing our son Shelby in 2009 by suicide, I had a large desire to start a 501c3 nonprofit. I left my job, but at the same time I knew I needed a income and Shelby’s dream of having his own shop came to life and allowed me to start this nonprofit.
Shelby’s Way not only educates and informs, but thru our events, fundraisers and raffles the money raised helps our clients with everyday financial needs, mental health care, medication along with the funds to help families bury their loved ones lost by suicide. Thru the spirit of community and fellowship we can help prevent another tragic loss and End the Stigma of discussing the difficult topics of mental health, suicide and our own well being.