A Founder’s Story

“I never planned on building a company or leaving a legacy. I only wanted to build things and understand how they worked.

I was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and from the beginning I was drawn to machines with wheels. A visit to Williams Grove Speedway when I was five years old set something in motion that never really stopped. From wooden soapbox racers to go-karts, and eventually full race cars, I learned early that the best lessons come from doing the work yourself. When I broke a go-kart frame at eleven, I wasn’t given a repair—I was shown how to weld. That moment stayed with me.

Over the years, life took me through many roles: mechanic, welder, truck driver, airframe repairman, racer, builder, crew chief, and father. Racing sprint cars became my greatest teacher. With little money and a lot of responsibility, I learned to build what I needed, fix what broke, and keep improving. Racing has a way of telling you the truth. If something isn’t right, it won’t last.

When my sprint car days ended in 2011, I slowed down—but I didn’t stop. Acme Car Company gave me a place to keep building, just at a different pace. Dune buggies allowed me to apply a lifetime of lessons with care and intention. Even now, I still find myself thinking about how something could be made a little better.

At this stage of life, I understand that none of this was done alone. I was fortunate to cross paths with many generous teachers, friends, and competitors along the way. I was especially honored to have known Bruce Meyers. His vision created the culture we all enjoy today, and it has been a privilege to carry a small part of that forward.”