Vic Edelbrock, Jr.
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Vic Edelbrock, Jr. is the only son of famed mechanic and Edelbrock founder Vic Edelbrock. He has been the president of Edelbrock since 1962.
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[edit] Early Years
After graduating from Dorsey High School, Vic attended the University of Southern California, joining the Delta Tau Delta fraternity[1] and graduated in 1958 with a degree in business.[2] 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.[1]
[edit] Business management
After the death in 1962 of Vic Sr., Vic Jr., age 26 at the time, took over the lead of the company[3] 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.[3]
[edit] 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.[3]
- He was inducted in the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame.[3]
- He was selected to the SEMA Hall of Fame.[3]
- He was named "Person of the Year" by the Performance Warehouse Association
[edit] 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." [4]
