POSTPONED - RE: Media Alert: The Segerstrom Shelby Event Center and Museum Celebrates Its Highly Anticipated Grand Opening Displaying the 4th Largest Collection of Shelby Cars in the U.S. and Largest Collection in Southern California

The Segerstrom Shelby Event Center and Museum Celebrates Its Highly Anticipated Grand Opening Displaying the 4th Largest Collection of Shelby Cars in the U.S. and Largest Collection in Southern California

Kathy Ireland co-hosts with Ted and Rae Segerstrom

What: After five years of planning and anticipation, the Segerstrom Shelby Event Center (SSEC), which showcases one of the largest and premier Shelby car collections in the world, will be hosting its Grand Opening. The Segerstrom Shelby Event Center is a celebration of legendary race car designer and historical figure Carroll Shelby, who was portrayed by Matt Damon in the critically acclaimed 2019 blockbuster feature film Ford vs. Ferrari. The over 41,000 sf. museum and event center is now home to over 83 Shelby vehicles, neon signs, gas pumps and other collectibles from Mr. and Mrs. Segerstrom's private collection and displays the Most Sought After, Low-Production and Valuable Shelby's Ever Produced.

When: Thursday, October 14, 2021 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Where: Segerstrom Shelby Event Center 5 Whatney, Irvine, CA 92618<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Segerstrom+Shelby+Event+Center/@33.6363769,-117.7216573,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dce9411bc403f9:0x8459394ea7388fdc!8m2!3d33.6364114!4d-117.7195883>

Who: Renowned Southern California philanthropists Ted and Rae Segerstrom, Founders of the event center and museum.

Supermodel-turned-supermogul Kathy Ireland, who serves as National Pediatric Cancer Foundation's International Youth Chair. Representatives from the The Carroll Shelby Foundation, Shriner's Medical Center in Pasadena, and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF).