Vic Edelbrock, Jr.

Vic Edelbrock, Jr.

Vic Edelbrock, Jr. is the only son of famed mechanic and Edelbrock founder Vic Edelbrock. He has been the president of Edelbrock since 1962. He currently resides in Rolling Hills, California with his wife, Nancy.

Early Years

After graduating from Dorsey High School, Vic received a football scholarship to the University of Southern CaliforniaAnderson, Stephen K. "Historical Reunion: Repeating History Through a Car and a Great American Family". American Rodder magazine, May 2004. Retrieved 5 August 2008] and joined the Delta Tau Delta fraternityMadigan, Tom. "Edelbrock: Made in USA", Tehabi Books, 2005.] and graduated in 1958 with a degree in business. [http://www.edelbrock.com/media/news/2002/company/vic_bio.html Vic Bio at Edelbrock website media center] ] Vic joined the ROTC in the hopes of becoming a fighter pilot. After congress passed a law making it mandatory to serve five years instead of the original three to earn combat wings, Vic gave up his dream and went back to helping his dad run the family business.

Business management

After the death in 1962 of Vic Sr., Vic Jr., age 26 at the time, took over the lead of the company [http://www.streetrodderweb.com/hotnews/0502sr_vic_edelbrock_honored/ "Vic Edelbrock Jr. To Be Honored"] , Street Rodder magazine, Retrieved June 26 2007] for the next several decades, keeping Edelbrock a major name among hot-rodders, sanctioned drag racing, and sanctioned short track racing.

Vic served as the president of SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, from 1971 to 1974 and was on the board of directors from 1967 to 1989.

Career awards

*He was selected as the fourth recipient of the Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005 for his contributions to the evolution and prosperity of specialized automobiles.

*He was inducted in the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame.

*He was selected to the SEMA Hall of Fame.

*He was named "Person of the Year" by the Performance Warehouse Association twice, in 1982 and 1987

Quotes

"I've played football at USC, raced ocean boats and ski boats, but I've never felt anything like the adrenaline rush I get in a race car." "Motor Racing", Shav Glick, Los Angeles Times article, 17 November 1988]

Notes and References

External links

* [http://www.edelbrock.com/ Edelbrock official site]
* [http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0306scc_edelbrock_interview/index.html Interview with Sport Compact Car periodical]


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