About Us

JR Motorsports..... Home of the Professionals 

Founded in 1999 by racing enthusiast, Everett Sather, JR Motorsports has been focused on serving the racer and high performance enthusiast since its inception.  Since then, Dick Easter and Brock Rude have joined Everett in ownership, and together these partners have taken JR Motorsports to an all new level.  

Their shared  vision and dedication has truly created "America's Finest One-Stop Performance Shop!"    

The company is managed by President Brock Rude & his wife Kristin, and an outstanding team of managers.  The Purchasing department is headed by Todd Shute the 2007 IMCA Supernationals Champion and assisted by Mimie Howell while our office staff is lead by Kim Kaplan.

The Fall of 2010 has brought many changes and improvements to our company that we are very excited to share!

Our Professional Sales Staff is lead by store manager, Bill Davis Jr. and national sales manager Randy Havlik.  Joining Bill in our Ankeny location are Bryon Okones, Doug Seidl, and Tyler Vandekamp.  Our remodeled showroom features a complete line of parts, including a new 2011 Victory Mod and large selection of race and street engines on display.  The experience and dedication of our sales staff is the foundation for providing phenomenal technical support.

The Warehouse is managed by Steve Borts and consists of a large number of employees who understand the importance of building customer loyalty through accurate, same-day shipping of all your packages.  Justin Fast heads up our processing department, and is supported by a great group of individuals including Josh Jason, Levi Henze, and Mitchell Rude.  Dennis Hapes directs our receiving department and his team plays a tremendous role in making sure we have the right parts on the shelf, when you need them!

One Machine Shop

The Ankeny Machine Shop now houses ALL of our machinists under one roof!  Kent Davenport and Rod Richards have joined Dan Nikkel, Axel Andreasen and our other fine machinists in Ankeny to assemble one of the best teams in the industry.  With over 200 years combined experience, you will not find a more dedicated or knowledgeable team that is as passionate about your success.  Our complete state of the art facility includes an engine dyno, air flow bench, computerized cam doctor and test cell for fuel injectors and pumps. The team of professional machinists, headed by Dan Nikkel, consists of  championship engine builders Kent Davenport, Shawn Bright, Rod Richards, Chad Seidl, Larry Altmann, Jeff Ross, Kenny Hapes, and Cody Nadler.  Axel Andreasen serves as the shop's customer service manager and has extensive racing and street performance experience.   Whether you race on dirt, asphalt, street or strip, our team of professional machinists will provide you with the horsepower you want, the dependability you need, and the support you've been looking for!

Victory Chassis and Fab Shop

Our Boone Location, adjacent to the Boone Speedway at 1498 220th Street, is now the home of our Victory Chassis Fabrication team.  Led by 2009 IMCA Super Nationals Champion and chassis designers, Randy Havlik and Mark Elliott, Victory chassis is entering its 8th year of production.  Helping out Randy and Mark, are the guys in the shop, Jeremy Brogard, Brandon Kirn, Scott Davis. All have many combined years of experience and strive to exceed their customers expectations. The Boone location offers a complete line of chassis and engine parts, as well as complete fabrication and repair services.  Whether you are looking for a new modified, sportmod, stock car or hobby stock, look no further than Victory Chassis....it's much more than a name! 

The Victory Chassis Championship Support Team is ready for the 2011 season.  Consisting of both the 2009 and 2007 Supernationals Champions Randy Havlik & Todd Shute, Bill Davis Jr, Tyler VandeKamp, and also Pat Graham, you will not find a technical support team with more experience.  As you will quickly find, these individuals race over 150 nights per year, in some of the biggest events in the country.  The feedback they give you is track tested....and championship proven!  If you are looking to take your racing program to the next level look no further than JR Motorsports.     

Our Track Sales team is headed by Steve Borts, J.C. Moore and Seth Bowen. Each weekend during the race season, 
JR Motorsports services 4 tracks in central Iowa, including Boone Speedway on Saturdays.  Whether you need fuel,
tires, or a part at the track, we've got you covered with our jam packed parts trailer.  

JR Motorsports is proud of the team of professionals that you interact with daily.  We honestly feel they are the finest in the industry and will give you the professional service you deserve.  Their racing knowledge and dedication to a wonderful sport will give you The Winning Edge you've been looking for!  We understand that winning races requires the perfect combination of chassis and engine, and we can take care of all your needs with one call.

Employee Extensions-

Ankeny Location (888)771-5574  

Sales Manager-Bill Davis Jr.-5282

Shop Foreman-Dan Nikkel-5297

Shop Customer Service-Axel Andreason 5290

Todd Shute-5291

Pat Graham-5299

Kent Davenport-5297

Rod Richards-5232

Doug Seidl-5292

Bryon Okones-5283

Tyler Vandekamp-5296

Seth Bowen 5284

Boone Store & Chassis Shop                                                                                                                                        

Randy Havlik and Mark Elliott can now be contacted at our Boone location (515)433-4460 or toll free(866)433-4460