MEET THE JBA TEAM

Position:

President

Experience:

Over 30 years of hands-on racing background, and his custom engines for competition, has competed in NHRA, SCCA, NASCAR, Off Road, and International competition.

Currently Owns:

2008 Shelby GT500, 1968 Historical Hinchliff/Ross Mustang, 1967 Shelby Fastback, 1965 Mustang Fastback (Drag Car), 1987 Mustang Dominator, 2008 F350 Dually

Links:

1968 Trans Am Mustang GT

Position:

General Manager

Experience:

Into fast cars since jr. high. Joined JBA in 2002. Member of the San Diego Roadster Club, Bonneville 200 MPH Club, SCTA, BNI, SCCA, NASA and SAAC. Former disc jockey at KGB-FM and graduate of SDSU and USD School of Law. Responsible for management of JBA Racing and custom tuning late-model Fords (OBD1& OBD2).

Currently Owns:

1963 Corvette Coupe (Vintage road race car), 1975 Old Starfire (Land speed car), 1993 Mustang LX (Drag car), 1995 Mustang Cobra (Street and open track car)

Wants To Own:

Original 427 Cobra and Ford GT

Automotive Accomplishments:

In high school, built a '59 Austin Healy 106 with a 327 SBC, Muncie, 4.88 posi, roll bar, etc. Currently run in NASA's HPDE Group 4 with my street car. Have set numerous records at Bonneville Salt Flats, El Mirage and Muroc Dry Lakes.

Position:

Assistant Manager/Webmaster

Experience:

Restoring Classic Fords for over 15 years. Website and graphic design. Graduated SDSU in 2003.

Currently Owns:

1966 Ford Mustang and a 1962 Ford Falcon

Wants To Own:

1967 Mustang Fastback or a 1950 Ford F1 Pick-Up Truck

Automotive Accomplishments:

Having my Mustang appear in Mustangs and Fords and Mustang Monthly magazines as a feature car and for tech articles.

Position:

Header and Exhaust Fabricator

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Position:

Engine Shop Manager

Experience:

Having personally assembled thousand of engines as a Master Engine Technician he has also spent years with multiple industry leading piston manufacturers. JR knows from hands-on experience, what a custom engine must include, and enjoys close relationships, forged over the years, with many nationally famous engine builders.

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Automotive Accomplishments:

Beginning with NHRA team travels as a youngster, JR moved into hands-on participation, including crew chief for his fathers, record holding, dragster.

Position:

Senior Mechanic and Senior Engine Assembler

Experience:

40-year background in high performance automobile engine building and tuning. First working with J Bittle beginning in 1973, his career has included formal training by GM, Ford, Toyota, and Chrysler, including technical schools. ASE certifications as a Master Machinist and Engine Technician

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Position:

Performance Engines Master Machinist

Experience:

LS and modular Ford tolerance and custom assembly techniques are Aarons specialty, including forced induction and the accompanying expectations associated with 2+ horsepower per CID. ASE certificates sine 1999

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A ten-year circle track background, including a driving championship, taught Aaron the critical requirements necessary to finish a race and to qualify well. Currently he has embarked on a new Bonneville project of which he will drive.

Position:

Electronic Technician

Experience:

30 years in the automotive industry. All areas of electronics including audio and alarm systems. Interior restorations and fabrication.

Currently Owns:

1985 Z28 Camaro, 1972 Skylark, 1961 Chevy Apache C15 Truck, 1968 Triumph Bonneville Custom, and 1969 BSA Lightning Motorcycle.

Wants To Own:

1984 Corvette or 1999 Buick Riviera Silver Arrow

Automotive Accomplishments:

20,000 plus successful audio and alarm installations.