Howe Racing Enterprises is a manufacturer of stock car racing chassis producing oval racing chassis as well as Trans-Am Series chassis. Mark Martin had many Howe Chassis and got his first free chassis and other stuff from Ed.
| Company type | Incorporation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Founder | Ed Howe Chas Howe |
| Headquarters | Beaverton, Michigan |
| Website | http://www.howeracing.com/ |
History edit
Howe Racing Enterprises was founded by former racing drivers Ed Howe. His son, Chas, also a former driver, now runs the business. Both drivers competed frequently in the American Speed Association National Tour as well as other oval racing series. Ed Howe founded his chassis manufacturing company in 1971 in his hometown of Beaverton, Michigan. Ed Howe introduced the off-set chassis to the prestigious Snowball Derby in 1972.[1] With a better weight distribution to the standard stockcars used in the southern States, Howe started the race from pole position. The Michigan native won the race, beating NASCAR regulars such as Darrell Waltrip and Donnie Allison.[2] In 1977 the facility expanded with a 1/6th short track oval. Throughout the years Howe produce many modified and late model chassis. The company also supported many drivers such as Mike Eddy in the ASA National Tour and CRA Super Series.[3]
In 2005 Howe became one of three approved chassis builders for the ARCA Truck Series.[4] Series veteran John Kasmierski received the first chassis to achieve two top five finishes during the season.[5] The following season Paul Hahn won the championship racing a Howe chassis with a Chevrolet Colorado body.[6] For 2010 Howe introduced a new chassis for the Sweden-based Camaro Cup. The fifth generation Chevrolet Camaro was a success and continues to race in the Swedish championship.[7] An adapted version of the Camaro Cup car was run in SCCA club racing and the Trans-Am Series. The chassis can be fitted with various American muscle car bodies such as the Dodge Challenger and Ford Mustang.[8] [9]
References edit
- ^ "50 for 50: The Evolution of Snowball Derby Cars". 5 Flags Speedway. Archived from the original on 2021-05-21. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
- ^ "1972 Snowball Derby". The Third Turn. 2019-06-25. Archived from the original on 2020-09-27. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
- ^ "Howe Racing Enterprises". The Third Turn. Archived from the original on 23 September 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ^ "First Howe Chassis Delivered; Tyler County Dirt Added". ARCA Racing. 2005. Retrieved 2019-06-25. [permanent dead link]
- ^ "John Kasmierski, 2005 Season Results, ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series". The Third Turn. Archived from the original on 2022-07-11. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
- ^ "Paul Hahn Earns 06 ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series Title". ARCA Racing. 2006. Retrieved 2019-06-25. [permanent dead link]
- ^ "Camaro Cup Swedish Race Series Features 40 Camaros. Coming to US in Feb". Camaro5. Archived from the original on 5 September 2015. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ^ "2015 TA2, GT2 race car" (PDF). Howe Racing Enterprises. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 September 2015. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ^ http://rsigsby.com/Ed%20Howe.pdf Archived 2016-08-18 at the Wayback Machine [bare URL PDF]