Name: Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins

Home: Malvern, Pa.

Profession: Engine builder and performance development; owner of Jenkins Competition.

Accomplishments: • Father of Pro Stock • 13-time NHRA winner with one championship as a driver • Built engines for 57 NHRA Eliminators, 5 Championships and 3 AHRA Championships. • 21- time Car Craft all-star drag racing team honoree including “Man of the Year” and “Ollie Award”
winner. • Member of Don Garlits’ Drag Racing Hall of Fame, National Motorsports Hall of Fame, Chevrolet Legends of Performance and many others.

Hobbies: Old cars, photography, and railroading.

Quote: “I could put 50 years experience and knowledge into engine restoration work. With all of my accomplishments, I would like to leave even more to the auto industry.”

Profile: “If it’s worth doing, do it right.”

Preferred Supplier: Year One