Biography

Shelby Blackstock

by Simond Cannon,

Racing driver Shelby Steven McEntire-Blackstock is of American nationality and has been known for his exceptionally successful driving career. He is the son of country music singers Reba McEntire and Narvel BlackstockHe made his professional debut driving a Ford Mustang in the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge. He also finished fifth in the 2011 Skip Barber National Championship.

Early Life, Bio, And Parents Of Shelby Blackstock

Shelby Blackstock was born on 23 February 1990, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born to his mother Reba McEntire and his father Narvel Blackstock. He has an older half-brother, Brandon Blackstock is married to singer Kelly Clarkson. He also has two older half-sisters; Shawana and Cha s sidy. His parents divorced in 2015 after twenty-six years of marriage.

He developed a pa s sion for racing during his early days. He later dropped out from Bob Bondurant race school to pursue a full-time career in racing.

Shelby Blackstock's Career And Wiki

Shelby Blackstock started his driving career when he was just in college. He went to the Bob Bondurant race school and decided to pursue a career in driving after dropping out of college. He appeared first in the Skip Barber competition in 2010 as well as in 2011.

His professional debut as a driver started in 2011 as he made his debut by driving a Ford Mustang in the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge. He appeared next in the Skip Barber National Championship in the year 2011 whereby he became fifth.

After this, Blackstock moved into the U.S. F2000 National Championship in the year 2012 and then appeared in Road America. Here he finished off in the eighth position and moved up with his partner Andretti Autosport into the Pro Mazda Championship in the year 2013.

He finished in third position and captured a win at the Canadian Tire Motorsports Park. He became first among six finished in 16 races. With Andretti, he continued with the Pro Mazda. The pair, however, fell into the fourth position in points.

However, Shelby was able to capture six finishes on the podium. He, however, did not win. As of 2015, in the Indy Lights series, Shelby has signed up to race for Andretti Autosport.  The career history of this exceptionally talented person and his wins in the racing arena has been widely talked about by the press and the media.

Shelby Blackstock's Net Worth And Salary

Shelby Blackstock has managed to earn a net worth of a whopping $8 million due to his racing credits but his salary is not known. According to a source, racing drivers earn anywhere from $5000 to $700 per race, mostly through sponsorship.

Competitive and experienced drivers earn over $100K from each race. If they compete in a high-end championship, they make $1 million from each race. Considering this, racing drivers earn over $1 million annually. 

Started his racing career in his college days, Shelby Blackstock made his first significant appearances in the Skip Barber competition in 2010 and 2011. He made his professional debut driving a Ford Mustang in the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge. 

He finished eighth in points with a best finish of fourth at Road America. He moved up with Andretti Autosport to the Pro Mazda Championship in 2013, finishing third in points and capturing a win at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park among six podium finishes in 16 races.

Shelby Blackstock's Wife, Girlfriend, Married, And Affair

Shelby Blackstock is an unmarried man. He is dating his girlfriend Esthetician Marissa Branch for a long time. It has been reported that the couple started dating in 2016. He rarely speaks about his girlfriend in the media but he clearly shows through his Instagram.

His Instagram is filled with special moments he spends with her. She also posts her lavishes romance on her Instagram.

 

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She graduated from her Esthetics studies in 2017. The couple celebrated their second dating anniversary in May 2018. He is also close to her mother Reba McEntire. She has been supporting him for a long time. He has attended numerous awards ceremonies with her mother.

In 2011, Blackstock was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and at that time also companied her. That was the greatest achievement for his mother.

Blackstock also wishes on her birthday each year. He shares a picture of himself and his mother on her birthday on his Instagram. Blackstock also enjoys his spare time with his mother and girlfriend.

Shelby has had a hugely successful career in terms of racing the details related to his racing details have been talked about by people widely on the news tabloids. However, his personal life has not been as much talked about as his career is. It seems that he has never had a girlfriend who is a celebrated figure.

Even if he has a girlfriend, he is doing a good job of hiding his affair from the general public properly. He has also never been known to have married. Shelby seems to be focusing more on his career and will be even more successful as the time comes. 

The car racer currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. 

Shelby Blackstock's Age And Height 

  • He has a height of 5 feet and 10 inches and an amiable personality which appeals to his fans.
  • As of 2019 is Shelby Blackstock is aged 29 years. 

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