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Carroll Shelby, a renowned figure in the racing world, was a major contributor to the creation of the Chili s restaurant chain. After Shelby organized the first official chili cook-off in 1967, his son-in-law proposed the idea of a chili-based eatery. Shelby provided the necessary funding and was involved in the menu and design of the restaurant.

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Carroll Shelby, a renowned figure in the racing world, was a major contributor to the creation of the Chili’s restaurant chain. After Shelby organized the first official chili cook-off in 1967, his son-in-law proposed the idea of a chili-based eatery. Shelby provided the necessary funding and was involved in the menu and design of the restaurant.

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