Shelby Dean Howard IV (born July 25, 1985 in Greenwood, Indiana) is a NASCAR driver. He is currently a free agent.Howard began racing in 1996 in Junior Sprints. In his first season in the National Series, he finished fifth in points. He competed in various racing series. He won the points championship in the Mini Cup Series, as well as winning the Mini Cup championship at the Jefferson Speedrome, and the 250cc Mini Sprints Rookie of the Year at Miami County Speedway.