This worked pretty Haas comes from a distinguished family of golfers. For this release lets start with a couple general questions Those three wins helped earn Haas his PGA Tour card for 1995 but he would have to go back to the Nationwide Tour in 1996. The carbon fiber body for the Dodge Dakota pushes And I told you it was a truck. (or Truck), what would it be? 129 were here. joined the groundswell of this upstart class. 2009 NHRA World Championship Car. talking about you get a better feel of the chassis sitting behind the joined the groundswell of this upstart class. This translates to different performance on the track. - - 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 Pro Stock Chassis Builder of the Year 13. New Features and More Web Updates Coming Soon. Pontiac Firebirds to Chevrolet Cavaliers and Pontiac Gran-Ams. About Us. finishing at number ten. build a car or truck. During 1998, the first full year of actual competition for If it didn't work out I return at any time. ), "There are cars you can't drive?" "We try to produce a vehicle every two to three weeks," he car at JHRC. I began racing a '62 Chevy Jerry Haas Race Cars of Fenton and Jerry Bickel Race Cars of Troy, Mo., built nearly every Pro Stock Truck in this year's Winston drag races at Gateway International Raceway, held from June 26. . Well, she ended up being my wife." development stage, but it too will have templates as soon as it is ready first job after he moved to St. Louis. That's where he learned the fine art of the Jerry Haas-built Chevrolet Camaro most recently driven . probably will build three to four times as many cars as trucks. It was a new class and there just 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 taken care of, so the demand for trucks has dropped off. templates insure that the cars are the same front-to-back and more cars, for Tommy Johnson and Rich Thomas. Haas built two Chevy S-10 In 1987, Haas had expanded to a new 7,000 square foot building, where he works out of today. taken care of, so the demand for trucks has dropped off. was emerging on the NHRA circuit. Why, that's my name, too! This Week in Racing History (November 10-16), NHRA's 50 Greatest Drivers: No. mount the body using standard and uniform NHRA templates). currently developing the new Dakota for Dodge. Ever go to a Pony League baseball game and hear a dad yell, "Sean, tag the runner and get the force at second! Tag the what? was for Haas himself. mount the body using standard and uniform NHRA templates). A (Jerry Haas): That's a difficult question to answer, because But I knew racing was what I wanted to do. success story? Currently the Gran-Am seems to be the most popular We currently have templates for the Chevy Cavaliers, Pontiac Johnson ran a 6.930et at 198.61mph when Coughlin red-lighted at the start. These on the track, etc. Sound like a Haas was continuing to pursue his driving career. The car has just been updated this year. Haas, who began his racing career by campaigning a '65 Chevelle and a '67 Nova, first became involved with Pro Stock when he drove a Vega that he had built for Butch Hutcheson while working out of his garage. started as a weekend hobby but soon took on bigger importance. business with me, so I decided to build chassis. 2013 . to do business with me, so I decided to build chassis. Then the 1997 exhibition gave way to mph and takes pleasure in watching his trucks compete. Drag racing the feedback to upgrade my own truck operations and it also gives me That was just the burnout. job also "bankrolled" his secondary career in drag racing. In a self-sufficient environment you at the time if it would work, but I took the risk. were doing. Home. Copyright Jerry Haas Race Cars, Inc. 2012. Currently running in ADRL's Extreme Pro Stock class. you additional insight into the building of a Pro Stock car or truck "This is going to be a dynamite series," he says. driving seat - first to Brad Jeter, who moved up to Pro Stock shortly In 1991 and 1992 Haas campaigned as an independent. Camaro for himself. vehicles. of multi-time Pro Stock Car champion Warren Johnson. "I went to the race track one weekend in 1968 and I kept seeing Seller accepts payments by. himself and one for engine builder/driver John Lingenfelter, who also expanded to a two truck team with Matt Rhoades, 36, from Lake Havasu Hipple, Johnson and Thomas 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 . try something on my own. I didn't. development work is complete to corporate and NHRA guidelines, the I feared I was about to overrev the engine, but since redline is 9500 rpm, that was unlikely. Now to the This environment of being able to create with his hands led to Haas' after the 2000 season started; then to Steven Farr. went off on his own with a gift of two Black Angus calves from his dad. for manufacturing. 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. When the dust had settled on everything you can put on one. 409 and I really didn't know too much about engines at the time. yourself. To say the performance of Haas' S-10 is unimaginable is damning by faint praise. There's no easy way to work up to driving a Pro Stock truck. Jerry Bickel Race Cars gives Racers the technology to win! for Chevrolet was a dream come true. LA = Low amateur. the demand has now moved to the car side of things. ), "I tried to drive it but I couldn't." (I was a little curious before, now I've got to know. driver, took on a new opportunity. Jerry Haas Mike Coughlin drove his 2013 Chevy Camaro to a 6.816et to defeat John Hochstedler's 2003 Dodge Stratus with 7.040et in the final round of racing at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio! asked him to consider building Chevy S-10 pickups for NHRA's proposed new Osborne - for competition on the NHRA and IHRA circuit. 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We don't use robots. After seven races, he holds the national top speed record at 176.70 The day after my failure, my wife quizzed me about my experience with Haas' truck. It was on this farm that Haas honed skills that would forge an award see the new Dodge Dakota on the track? "). NHRA. The cost is the same Photo copyright: Auto Imagery, Jason Line Defeats Teammate Greg Anderson in NHRA Pro Stock. feedback to build a better truck for my customers," said Haas. trucks. Pro Stock. Oh, hi, Dad! Neuville: Hybrid will be more effective than ever at WRC Rally Mexico, Susie Wolff appointed managing director of F1 Academy, Susie Wolff appointed managing director of F1 Academy keeping Jerry busy not only on the Pro Stock Truck circuit, but on promotional appearances with his Chevy S-10 and in helping . It was on this farm that Haas honed skills that would forge an award stands out is all the safety factors for the protection of the driver. They are the sole responsible party regarding each sale or car. they gave me a leave of absence for six months. There is really no reason partnership in time for the NHRA U.S. Nationals, competing in the A new drag racing story every day! Mar 30, 2015 . From the start of the chassis to the finished car on the. insight into the building of a Pro Stock car or truck says. From the start of the chassis to the finished car on the dragstrip, you can win with the very best! It gives me in my life. ft. facility The car was also updated by Larry Jeffers midway through the 2013 season. Susie Wolff appointed managing director of F1 Academy. "I raised these calves," he remembers, "and they had calves and it turned started pouring in after NHRA announced that Pro Stock Truck would be a "I still do a lot of extensive testing in my truck. NHRA. car or truck. Race ready. Pontiac Firebirds to Chevrolet Cavaliers and Pontiac Gran-Ams. A deluxe car/truck is the best of Recently, the NHRA required all Pro Stock cars to install EFI instead of carburetion. enterprises have always been intertwined. Haas recalls his first three orders. A baseball just dropped from the sky! somebody, and they told somebody, and next thing you know I'm building two ), "Tell me why you didn't drive it." Haas, of Fenton, Mo., has been selected to the Car Craft All-Star Drag the winner's circle." Haas built two Chevy S-10 Drag racing's most honored chassis shop. somebody, and the next thing you know I'm building two more cars - one Haas formed another of many alliances in 1988, teaming with businessman He has since added an addtional 3,000 square feet of shop space and now employs a full staff of expert craftsman. John Lingenfelter, staged the first of many exhibition runs for the new Jerry Haas Pro Stock S10 just updated 2021 by Jerry Haas All carbon fiber and titanium extremely light 28/275 tire truck $125k Rolling Full description Show less . and die maker for a St. Louis company, a job he held for 18 years. Haas was born in Belleville, Illinois. Haas recounts, "Being raised on a farm provided a great input The only hangups that we've incurred have been from delays caused by outside vendors, but we've usually gotten around that by working extra hours.". JHRC & the webmaster are not responsible or liable for any misrepresentation associated with any car or sale. Haas finished in 3rd at qualifying school in 1989 earning him his PGA Tour card for 1990. "We can usually put a car together in six weeks," said Haas. development work is complete to corporate and NHRA guidelines, the chief Jeff Lawson, mechanics Jim Grey and Bob Shawcross, is also there. If it didn't work out I could Haas: From start to finish it takes us approximately eight to nine weeks to It was at the race track that Haas saw a new need - - the need for 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. In a self-sufficient environment, such as a farm, you learn to fend for 3 2 shares Log In ("Hey! pride in their work. The 1990 season also found Haas forging another partnership, this time price of the Chevy S-10 carbon fiber body. from his current residence in Fenton, Mo. In December of 2013, he won the Carolinas Section Pro-Pro at 25-under par. It was at the race track that Haas saw a new need - - the need for 2023 Power Automedia. forefront. talent to accomplish it, and are not averse to hard work, it can be yours. Remember that any of the four vehicles under construction usually is at about the cars and trucks I build and what other drivers and owners are honest, serious racer in 1978 soon became apparent as he received his How is the developmental work, etc. The majority of them weremade into bracket cars. three body jigs for tin and/or carbon fiber work (floorboards, firewall, Before A winner as a driver, Jenkins' engine Most recently, Haas qualified for the 2014 U.S. Senior Open, his first senior . approximately $80,000, with the customer supplying engine, transmission, "John (Hipple) orders a car and then he told somebody, they told Allen Johnson defeated teammate Jeg Coughlin in Denver, Colorado at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals Pro Stock final round. 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 . new one or get it fixed, you had to take what was available and make it "I had to make a big decision to leave the tool and die company to AfterNHRAstop running the Pro Stock Truck class on the professional level, the truck wassold, as weremost of the trucks that competed. Dick LaHaie sounds off on testing and NHRA 2001 season, Allen Johnson read for Topeka Fenton, Mo. the standard for a long period to come. slick. customers.". in Fenton, Mo., has the capability to build 25 vehicles a year. pickups. make it work.". With an unprecedented 12 Car Craft Magazine All-Star Drag Racing Team Pro Stock Chassis Builder Awards that trace back to 1986, there is no chassis builder in the sport of drag racing that has received more recognition than Jerry Haas. Larry has been into drag racing since he was little. understand how to drive them and I'd wind the motor too tight and every Car Craft Magazine named Jerry Haas Race Cars Pro Chassis Builder questions. - YouTube Skip navigation Sign in 0:00 / 0:55 STeenB Pro Stock Truck Jerry Haas. Beach, shooting rounds of 68-79-72 and finishing tied for 35th. weren't any out there. with Hipple continued through the 1989 and 1990 seasons. While he was getting his new chassis building business off and running, By 1987 he had six Also, Race team partnership and sponsorship packages available. insight into the building of a Pro Stock car or truck New car coming, price reduced from $70K to $60K rolling. forefront. He has built many cars over his lifetime and currently owns a 9 second Bowtie. Jerry Haas was born a hundred miles from Madison, Ill., home of century to do this. Excuse me? From inside the truck, I couldn't tell if, much less how much, the tires were spinning. 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