History of Shelby Blackstock in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 9, 2025

Shelby Blackstock is an American race car driver and the son of country music singer Reba McEntire and Narvel Blackstock. He comes from a family with connections to the entertainment industry, including an older half-brother, Brandon Blackstock, who was previously married to singer Kelly Clarkson. Shelby also has two older half-sisters, Shawna and Chassidy. His career is primarily focused on motorsports.

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February 23, 1990: Shelby Blackstock Born

On February 23, 1990, Shelby Steven McEntire Blackstock was born. He is the son of country music singer Reba McEntire and her ex-husband Narvel Blackstock.

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2010: First Racing Appearances

In 2010, Shelby Blackstock began his racing career in college when he went to a Bob Bondurant race school. His first significant appearances were in Skip Barber competition.

2011: Professional Debut and Skip Barber Success

In 2011, Shelby Blackstock made his professional debut driving a Ford Mustang in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge. He also finished fifth in the 2011 Skip Barber National Championship.

2012: U.S. F2000 National Championship

In 2012, Shelby Blackstock moved to the U.S. F2000 National Championship with Andretti Autosport. He finished eighth in points with a best finish of fourth at Road America.

2013: Pro Mazda Championship and First Win

In 2013, Shelby Blackstock moved up with Andretti Autosport to the Pro Mazda Championship, finishing third in points and capturing a win at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park among six podium finishes in 16 races.

2014: Pro Mazda Championship Continued

In 2014, Shelby Blackstock continued in Pro Mazda with Andretti Autosport, but fell to fourth in points, still capturing six podium finishes, but not a race victory.

2015: Signs with Andretti Autosport in Indy Lights

In 2015, Shelby Blackstock signed to race for Andretti Autosport in the Indy Lights series.

2016: Best Points Finish

In 2016, Shelby Blackstock had a best points finish of 8th while making 50 Indy Lights starts for Andretti Autosport and Belardi Auto Racing over three seasons.

2018: Career Best Indy Lights Finish

In 2018, Shelby Blackstock participated in the season-opening weekend of the Indy Lights season with Team Pelfrey and finished second in the second race, his career best Indy Lights finish. This was his last Indy Lights race.

2019: IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge

In 2019, Shelby Blackstock moved to touring car racing participating in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge where he finished 4th in points in the TCR class in a Honda Civic.

2020: GT World Challenge America

In 2020, Shelby Blackstock competed in the GT World Challenge America in an Acura NSX. He and co-driver Trent Hindman won the series' Silver Cup for professional drivers by default as they were the only class entry to compete in every race.