Areas Of Expertise
Skilled in race car fabrication for CUP and ARCA Series NASCAR, IMSA GTP, Busch Grand National NASCAR, Street Rod fabrications, SCCA solo car fabrication, and most antique and classic car restorations from the ground up. I have built two Silver State Classic Unlimited speed cars. I have been featured on Hot Rod TV “Celebrity Rides,” and DIY as well as in several popular automotive publications for work I have performed in the past. I have also completed numerous lifted Jeep customizations since 2000. I am trained and experienced with DYNO operation.
Experience:
12/2008- Present Project Manager, Cast Member
Hot Rod Concepts, Inc. Mooresville, NC
Specialty custom car building company in process of television production being piloted for a major television network.
GCM, Bourbon, Missouri
I have been featured on Hot Rod Television episodes “Hollywood Muscle”, “Mad Anthony”, and “Wild Ponies” and “Celebrity Rides” -Body work, mechanical, MIG and TIG welding and fabrication, as well as consulting on design innovations; Driving and set-up for car and vendor show booth displays across the United States. In addition, my skills have been utilized in prototyping and building suspension components for RRS (Revelation Racing Supplies) based in Australia.
General Manager and Crew Chief, NEXTEL CUP NASCAR: VMR, LLC, Statesville, North Carolina / Atlanta, Georgia
-Contracted to assemble a complete NEXTEL CUP team.
- Team Budgeting
- Personnel Scheduling
- Hiring & Firing
- Conducting Team Meetings
- Supervision of All Departments
NASCAR (ARCA) Car Chief and Speed Shop Manager: S.I. Performance Motorsports
All aspects of road crew/track responsibilities as a race car mechanic and car chief, plus paint, body work and all MIG and TIG welding and fabrication work. Managed entire speed shop.
Mechanic, Fabricator, Crew (Tire Specialist) for D.I.R.T. USAC Race Team
Ballestero Racing, New York
Crew Chief
& Pit Support (Front Tire Changer) - Bedrock Racing
[Carl Webster** – NASCAR Winston West Race Team Owner/Driver]
St. Peters, Missouri.
NHRA Supergas Driver
Sponsor: Ray's Corvettes and Classic Cars
Service Manager, Lead Tech, Driver: Ray’s Corvettes and Classic Cars, Bridgeton, Missouri.
Was responsible for writing service orders, selling service and doing follow-up.
Performed all aspects of mechanical work, including race car fabrication,
upholstery, machine work, and body repair. Traveled almost weekly, nationwide to
participate in car shows and racing throughout the spring, summer and fall every year.
Education:
2009 East Central College, Union MO – coursework in Information Systems Technology
1993 Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, Phoenix, AZ
Completed Day Program courses in Road Racing, High Performance Driving, (classes
sponsored and required by Ray’s Corvettes and Classic Cars of Missouri.)
1992 Ranken Technical College - St. Louis, Missouri
Certified in Advanced Automotive Technology
Awards:
November 29, 2007
Recognized among the Top 100 Outstanding Graduates of Ranken Technical College 100-Year History