Shelby GT500 Edges Corvette Z06 in Roll Race
A Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 narrowly beat a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in a 45-mph roll race staged on an airport in Sullivan County, New York.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Performance Vehicles
The Shelby GT500 won a close 45-mph roll race against the Corvette Z06 at a 2026 Sunday Funday Mod2Fame event held at an airport in Sullivan County, New York. Both cars were floored from a roll start, and no photo finish was needed.
Why it matters
The result pits a supercharged Ford V8 against a Chevrolet sports car in a direct, low-speed comparison that enthusiasts follow closely. Roll races like this offer a casual look at how modern performance models compare on the street.
The Shelby GT500 is an S550 model with a 5.2-liter supercharged Predator V8, facing a C7 Corvette Z06. The race was run at 45 mph on unprepped tarmac, and the margin of victory was not disclosed.
The players
Import 2 Race
Import 2 Race is a YouTube channel that posts drag and roll race videos featuring performance cars.
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
The Shelby GT500 is Ford's high-performance Mustang variant, powered by a supercharged V8 engine.
The details
Import 2 Race posted the roll race videos, which were filmed on unprepped tarmac at an airport in Sullivan County, New York. Both vehicles were floored from a roll start, and the Shelby GT500 finished ahead of the Corvette Z06.
Timeline
2026: Sunday Funday Mod2Fame event held the 45-mph roll races in Sullivan County, New York.
November 10, 2026: Article published on the Shelby GT500 versus Corvette Z06 race.
Roadmap
The race previews a possible future matchup between the S650 Mustang Dark Horse SC and the C8 Corvette Z06 as the next generation of American muscle cars continues to evolve. It reflects the ongoing rivalry between Ford and Chevrolet in the performance segment.
For drivers weighing a Mustang or Corvette, the race offers a rough sense of how these models compare in low-speed street launches. It does not replace official performance testing or specifications.
The takeaway
Roll races show how modern performance cars perform in casual, real-world conditions rather than controlled track settings. Readers should treat such results as entertainment rather than definitive performance rankings.
Further reading
Explore more on Performance Vehicles for context on how muscle cars compare on the road.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Autoevolution.
