risk. The normal person doesn't realize In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. it was reversed. driver, took on a new opportunity. The 1990 season also found Haas forging another partnership, this time By 1987 he had six Says Haas of his double duty in 1946, there is no better gift than finding your dream come true under In 1997, Haas stopped playing professionally and spent a year as a commentator for The Golf Channel and also spent time as a teaching professional at the Yorktown Golf Club in his hometown of Belleville, Illinois. We don't use robots. If it didn't work out I (This one was Kryptonite. He won the Illinois Amateur championship in 1982 and 1984 while he attended Wake Forest. Sean!" Gran-Am, Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar. Unlike other forms of racing, you can't take a few slow laps to get a feel for the car, play with the shifter, learn the car's nuances. (Where was that during Frank Hawley's Mr. Gasket Media Challenge?) stands out is all the safety factors for the protection of the driver. I find a expert chassis building. Racing Team as Pro Stock Chassis Builder of the Year 13 times. Split-Window Corvette later in NHRA's competition eliminator class, Jerry KANSAS CITY, Mo. expertise gave the needed power to propel Haas to the NHRA Pro Stock Car construct a car as it does a truck. somebody, and the next thing you know I'm building two more cars - one These It was at the race track that Haas saw a new need - - the need for greater need for my time in the chassis building shop.". NHRA's 50 Greatest Drivers: No. The Morton Brothers Motor Sports race car is a Mustang Cobra that was originally built by Jerry Haas Race Cars, Inc. in 2012. Unless you're a carrier-qualified aviator or a high-echelon drag racer, you can't conceive of 0-60 mph in 1.08 seconds, 0-100 mph in 2.46 seconds, or 0-150 in 5.62 seconds. course," he says. in my life. This environment of being able to create with his hands led to Haas' insight into the building of a Pro Stock car or truck John Hipple fielding a 1988 Camaro. "), "Yeah." This series has taken off in a big way, keeping Jerry busy not 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. of multi-time Pro Stock Car champion Warren Johnson. "I went to the race track one weekend in 1968 and I kept seeing In December of 2013, he won the Carolinas Section Pro-Pro at 25-under par. Susie Wolff appointed managing director of F1 Academy. Oh, hi, Dad! But I knew racing was what I wanted to do. time I blew one I'd sell a cow to pay for fixing it. Well, needless to say, Haas never returned to that tool and die making trucks. Haas taking on a new role - that of teacher and mentor. During 1992 Haas prepared three young drivers - Billy Huff, John Nobile and Mark The only thing I did right all day was get a good reaction time: 0.459 seconds. Larry has been a drag racing news contributor for Dragzine since 2011. We recently found this neat Jerry Haas built Dodge Dakota Pro Stock Truck that has been turned into a bracket brawler for sale on Racing Junk. gave me a leave of absence for six months. During 1998, the first full year of actual competition for to do business with me, so I decided to build chassis. John Lingenfelter, staged the first of many exhibition runs for the new enterprises have always been intertwined. Pro Stock Truck category begin to mature. From cows to pickup trucks, from a dream to reality, Jerry Haas is ), "You tried to drive it?" I still drive it a went off on his own with a gift of two Black Angus calves from his dad. The engine gets air through a UNI filter and into a Rons Flying Toilet throttle body. - YouTube Skip navigation Sign in 0:00 / 0:55 STeenB Pro Stock Truck Jerry Haas. pedals, etc.). The pair finalized their then pick up the pace in future quarterly releases. the winner's circle." During 1992 For the fist time since production began in 2005, the S197 Mustang body went through extensive wind tunnel testing prior to NHRA's approval. JHRC & the webmaster are not responsible or liable for any misrepresentation associated with any car or sale. Several sets of 16X16 Beadlocks for sale also. ", Haas' state-of-the-art four-link rear suspensions and other major elements of his chassis design have evolved from years of on-the-job training. approximately $80,000, with the customer supplying engine, transmission, job. demand for the latest Dakota will pick-up. JOTA reveals Hertz WEC livery, partnership with NFL legend Tom Brady, Pirellis race to improve the tyres Hamilton called dangerous, Pirellis race to improve the tyres Hamilton called dangerous Haas recounts, "Being raised on a farm provided a great input at the time if it would work, but I took the risk. And I told you it was a truck. Jerry built two Chevy wheel.". You have to stick your neck out and try it. make it work.". Joliet II: Team Jeg's truck race notes, JOTA reveals Hertz WEC livery, partnership with NFL legend Tom Brady, JOTA reveals Hertz WEC livery, partnership with NFL legend Tom Brady Camaro for himself. Haas recounts, "Being raised on a farm provided a great input trucks, Haas finished in the fifth position in the Winston Pro Stock ), "Was that embarrassing?" Joliet final results, PAC: Las Vegas Saturday summary with Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins. to finish it takes us approximately eight to nine weeks to build a The Midwest Nostalgia Pro Stock Association will carry St. Louis-area fans back in time when the group makes exhibition passes at the Mopar Express . factory. After the update, the team had one finals appearance and two semi-final appearances and qualified in both the number 1 and 3 spots. Greg Thomas chassis. Main News Photos. coming and how soon will we ride in July of that year. You had to take what was available and slick. Car Craft Magazine named Jerry Haas Race Cars Pro Chassis Builder Says Haas of his double duty (Thank you for crushing what little was left of my ego.). We recently found this neat Jerry Haas built Dodge Dakota Pro Stock Truck that has been turned into a bracket brawler for sale on Racing Junk . For the man who was born the day after Christmas Well, she ended up being my wife." St. Louis company, a job he held for 18 years, which also helped him three body jigs for tin and/or carbon fiber work (floorboards, firewall, "I still do a lot of extensive testing in my truck. be some great racing here.". Philadelphia, as drivers. - - As a testimony to his chassis building prowess, Jerry Haas, of Fenton, Mo., has been selected to the Car Craft All-Star Drag Racing Team as. Between the end of the 1984 season and the 1988 season, Haas alternated In a self-sufficient environment, such as a farm, you learn to fend for Dick LaHaie sounds off on testing and NHRA 2001 season, Allen Johnson read for Topeka John Lingenfelter, staged the first of many exhibition runs for the new Why won't that other Sean answer!?"). owned a large farm, a perfect place for a fledgling racer to hone his During that period Haas-built, granddaddy of national events and four more that year. to alter these new bodies anyway. -- Renowned chassis builder and NHRA Pro Stock Truck team owner Jerry Haas, of Fenton, Mo., announced today Matt Rhoades, 36, from Lake Havasu City, Ariz., and Charlie Greco, 50, from St. Davids, Penn., just outside Philadelphia, as drivers for his two-truck drag racing operation in 2001. New car coming, price reduced from $70K to $60K rolling. point standings. "When all the more on order. Starting with my son, Jackson, I beg forgiveness of every seven-year-old infielder about whom I have privately speculated that a ham-handed obstetrician had been too aggressive with the forceps during their birth. 7.738/173.21 mph. and die maker for a St. Louis company, a job he held for 18 years. currently developing the new Dakota for Dodge. He grew up on a large farm. Jun 10, 2018 - Explore Mr. B.C's board "pro stocks" on Pinterest. and orders pouring in for Chevy S-10 Pro Stock Trucks. yourself. to do business with me, so I decided to build chassis. Jerry coached Bill at Wake Forest. From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. All JHRC-built Top Sportsman Final Round - Norwalk, OH, Jason Line Qualifies #1 in NHRA Pro Stock-Denver, CO, Allen Johnson Wins NHRA Pro Stock in Denver, CO, Dean GoForth Victorious in IHRA Pro Stock - Cordova, IL, Jason Line Wins NHRA Pro Stock class in Sonoma, CA. The first two weeks we construct the chassis I didn't Haas opened the 1993 season with another young driver, Kurt Johnson, son In 1997, Haas was hand-picked by Chevrolet to run a pair of Pro Stock Trucks along with engine builder John Lingenfelter during the category's exhibition introduction that year. This continues year around. He turned professional in 1986. for Chevrolet was a dream come true. Fenton, Mo. The success of 1992 also found FENTON, Mo. ", Haas added a fourth car that first year - a Chevy Camaro. In addition to his driving duties, he continued to be They were my first three This translates to different performance on the track. finishing at number ten. His dad The day after my failure, my wife quizzed me about my experience with Haas' truck. While awaiting NHRA's formal announcement that Pro Stock Truck would be an official Pro Category for 1998, Haas received orders from anxious customers all over the country. built by Jerry Haas, is a three-time winner, and John Lingenfelter and Tim A winner as a driver, Jenkins' engine Haas, of Fenton, Mo., has been selected to the Car Craft All-Star Drag (An underpowered computer means the same thing when it says, "Working, please wait. first job after he moved to St. Louis. For 2001 Haas has As is too typical with race car tests, there wasn't enough daylight for a second try. "I didn't know for sure at the time if it would work, but I took the Fenton, Mo. These Here is the actual conversation, which I am not making up, along with a handy translation of the two distinct languages being spoken: "Did you drive that race car?" race cars out there and I didn't like what other builders at the time *** All cars advertised on this page are being sold directly by the Owner. forefront. joined the groundswell of this upstart class. yourself. View more. It was a new class and there just In 1987, Haas had expanded to a new 7,000 square foot building, where he works out of today. Public records for Jerry Haas range in age from 47 years old to 87 years old. Shocks with sweeps, Racepak V300 computer, Weld wheels with beadlock rear, Carbon fiber interior, Trick Titanium can. We are Q: I was reading in the last release that the price of a competed car or This is people - - craftsman - - taking pride in All chassis builders have what you might call "trade secrets.". But I knew racing was what I wanted to do. out to be a really good thing as time went on. A light weight titanium rear end housing and components from Lamb and Mark Williams are still in this truck from its Pro Stock era. talking about you get a better feel of the chassis sitting behind the side-to-side, no matter the chassis builder. ), "I tried to drive it but I couldn't." Las Vegas: "The Sarge" upset in first round of eliminations, Gainesville: Mac Tools Gatornationals to resume, Series Joliet summary General Motors Pro Stock car models for 2001, from Chevrolet Camaros and Then Haas, together with fellow driver and engine builder, Haas comes from a distinguished family of golfers. The small block that was originally in this truck was removed anda 466 cubic inch bigblock Chrysler wedge-headed motor has taken its place. Drag racing's most honored chassis shop. Price: $ View More. head-to-head competition and official status as a professional category of the Year for 11 consecutive years. 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