Names: Jack Irons, Sr. and Jack Irons, Jr.

Professions: Jack Irons, Sr: Skilled tradesman; works in sheetmetal at DaimlerChrysler. Jack Irons, Jr: Student; working towards degree in mechanical engineering.

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Accomplishments: Both participated in the first Factory Appearing Stock Tires (F.A.S.T.) Invitational Shootout at the 2001 Year One Bristol Bash • Jack Irons, Sr: Happily married for 23 years to wife Lisa, who supports her husband’s and two sons’ pursuit of automotive excellence and more horsepower. • Numerous concours restorations of classic Mopar muscle • Jack Irons, Jr: Worked under the direction of “Akron” Arlen Vanke while building the 426 Hemi for the 1969 Plymouth Road Runner, driven by his father at the Bristol Bash.

Quotes: Jack Irons, Sr.: “You can only get as much out of something as you are willing to put into it.” Jack Irons, Jr.: “There is no replacement for displacement.”

Preferred Supplier: Year One