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GLENN ZANOTTI PHOTO CARROLL SHELBY 1923 - 2012 ABOUT THE AUTHOR John Morton’s first job working for Carroll Shelby was in the rather less-than-glamorous roll of parts chaser and janitor, not high profile racer. But after a lucky break by surprising Shelby himself, Morton realized his dream of taking the wheel of a Shelby race car. Morton went on to dominate SCCA and Trans-Am Datsun racing in the early ‘70s for Shelby Daytona coupe designer Peter Brock and then, later, he drove to class victories at Le Mans and Sebring. Today, Morton competes in numerous vintage car races. CarGuyMagazine.com 13