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Instructors
With countless world championships to their credit, our all-star group of
instructors represent the very best in the racing world. We feel
strongly that there has never been such a wealth of knowledge available
to you like this before. You will learn from the best, use the right equipment & techniques,
and get straight answers to your questions.
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C. J. Rayburn has done more to raise the performance level of dirt cars than anyone before.
He developed the high-roll rear-steer technology that is the cornerstone for
dirt late models and modifieds today. A champion driver with a truly inventive mind,
he combines clear thinking and deep insights into dirt racing with creativity to
stay a step ahead of the competition. C. J. will share everything with you in this
"don't miss" three hour session.
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Jerry Bickel not only builds Pro Stock drag cars for the elite stars like Greg Anderson,
but also for a number of sportsman racers. He served as crew chief for Jim
Yates and Richard Maskin, a combination that resulted in two NHRA World Championships.
His cars are renowned for their ability to get down the track on race day as
well as in qualifying. Jerry has a natural feel for drag cars and a deep knowledge
of how to make them safe, consistent, and fast. Jerry will demonstrate and share
all in this unique three hour session.
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Frank Hawley needs no introduction
to those who drive race cars. Frank built his racing career piloting
300 mph Top Fuel Dragsters, Nitro Funny Cars, Top Alcohol Dragsters and Funny Cars,
in addition to holding NHRA licenses in Pro Stock, Super Comp and Super Gas.
During the past 19 years that Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School has been in
operation, Frank has taught thousands of drivers, in a variety of classes,
the fast way down the quarter mile.
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Mike Eddy owns nearly every ASA stock car racing record in the books. He has won over
800 feature events and is the master of short track stock car setup and
driving skill. A relentless worker, Mike studies a problem, tests
possible solutions, then adds it all to his experience base to make him one
of the toughest drivers ever. Mike Eddy will explain it all and is
the best resource you will find for improving your own performance.
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Chas Howe took over for his dad Ed and has continued the Howe reputation for building
the fastest and safest short track asphalt stock cars and parts that money can buy.
Although he credits Mike Eddy for making the on-track performance of his cars
the industry standard, his sharp mind and race car savvy keep his customers in
the winner's circle. Chas has teamed up with Mike Eddy for this event for an
unmatched resource for the right information.
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Dave Zientara has been
building top drag cars for over nine years. When racers like Warren Johnson or Ron
Krisher need work done, they often call on Dave. Dave has been teaching our Jerry
Bickel Race Car Perfomance Class at auto plants around the country for two years.
He combines superb TIG and MIG welding expertise with a great personality and the
ability to communicate his knowledge effectively.
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Andy Weyenberg Is the
Manager of Miller Electric’s Motorsports Program. He has been a stock car driver and is a
master welder & fabricator. Andy calls on such teams as Richard Childress,
Dale Earnhardt Inc., Evernham, Roush Racing, Penske Racing, Robert Yates,
and Hendrick Motorsports, where he always welcome and shares his expertise
to help solve welding-related problems. Andy and Dave Zientara will combine
their knowledge and expertise in our Welding seminars.
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Bob Colesworthy is
president of RaceTech, Inc. and teaches tube fabrication and 4-link chassis
setup in the Jerry Bickel Race Car Performance
class, held onsite at Jerry's shop and at auto plants all over the
country. He has a number of books in publication including Jerry Bickel's Complete
Guide to Chassis Performance, the RaceTech Rach Chassis School, and the Reher-
Morrison Racing Engine Books.
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John McCrory is
Race Car Product Manager for Aurora Bearing Company. John travels all over the country
solving rod-end related problems and lecturing on the design, functions, applications,
and correct installation of this critical race car component. He is conducting a
special one-hour session at the end of the day on Sunday, Feb. 5th. All can attend
John's interesting program.
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Kevin Gundaker will be
working along with C. J. Rayburn to explain and demonstrate dirt car chassis setup. Kevin has won
countless feature events over the last three decades, is a master fabricator, and
currently is the promotor of Tri City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois.
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