I don't know Jim well, but I can tell you this....With what he spends on his fuel car every year, in proportion to his income, that is like you and I going out for a steak at Applebees 23 times per year....He builds HUGE bridges for the U.S. Government, and I believe, if memory serves me correctly, that he mentioned he does a lot of work for the military, as well, but don't quote me on that....

Don't worry, these fuel car expenses do NOT AT ALL cramp his style...lol

He has a paving company that specializes in airport runway construction.
More info on his company website. Head, Inc. - Airfield Pavement Specialists

I ran I/8 mile tracks with my T/F car in the early '70s and with Gilbertson in '91 with his F/C. Now Jack tried it at IHRA. Had mag problems all weekend ,but still made second round. The thing would only rev-up to 7400 at the hit.
Funding is very tight so we don't know about more national events, but match race dates are looking better.

I had hoped to have my '67 Garlits car ready for Columbus, still looking for some parts , so maybe next year.

Doc has the '78 Arrow mounted on the Telstar , the Youngblood design paint job is next. I need to build a couple of motors when the snow melts in Minnesota. We plan to run it later this summer.

CORDOVA...a little world series action perhaps?

We have run there many times over the years starting in 1963. It is on the list of things to do. We had talked about running there last year, but us medicare racers don't thrash too hard anymore.

Head has always been a class guy and I try and stop by his trailer every national event I get to. Guys like him make the sport.... TV interviews or not. I miss Skuza and Pawuk

Well I would say Jim, is like Tim Wilkerson, he actually tunes his car, so he does not have time to hang around for the interviews, especially on race day, 75 min turn around or like Houston 65 min.

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