James Banas
Granby,MA
Summary
Dynamic automotive professional with extensive experience at Germain Racing, specializing in auto restoration and chassis consulting. Proven expertise in welding fabrication and electrical wiring, complemented by strong project management skills. Recognized for enhancing performance through innovative design and effective team collaboration in high-pressure environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
JRRC Motorsports
02.2010 - Current
- 2011 Stafford Motor Speedway RoY car chief
- Complete auto restoration
- Chassis Consulting
- Engine Consulting
- Track testing services
- Welding, hard fab/finish fab
- Wiring, EFI, Holley efi
- Valve train setup
- Local car chief services
Head Fabricator, Parts Supervisor
Saertex USA
08.2006 - 12.2009
- Designed and built multi-axial machine modifications, alongside engineering team from US and Germany
- Directed the inventory, merchandise and equipment
- Ran fabrication shop, maintenance shop, and parts department
- Site Welder
- Excel & AS400 training
NCTS Shop Crew/Back-up Road Crew 9/30 engine installer
Germain Racing
06.2005 - 07.2006
- Truck assembly crew
- Created build sheets
- Tracked all driveline parts for
- Worked with fab and paint departments
- Basic fabrication work: crush panels, windows, and brackets
- Dressed and tracked engines from Toyota Racing Development
- Surface plate and pull down rig work
- Basic over the wall: tire carrier
- Back up tire specialist
- Received orders from Crew Chief and GM
Technician
Mega Machine Inc.
02.2003 - 05.2005
- CNC Operator
- Basic quality control
- Basic machine setups
- Car chief on shop race car
- Tooling
Road Crew/ Car Chief
Rickie Smith Racing
12.2002 - 10.2004
- Company Overview: NHRA/IHRA Pro Mod
- Between round clutch adjustments
- In charge of track engine work (Buck & Fulton)
- Tire specialist: Bead locks, pressures, rollouts
- Between round bar adjustments
- Transmission tech: gear changes and clutch resurfacing
- NHRA/IHRA Pro Mod
Road/Shop Crew
Cagnazzi Racing
11.2003 - 04.2004
- Company Overview: NHRA Pro Stock
- Tire Specialist/Assistant Engine Tuner with Jenkins Competition
- Helped with top end changes
- Engine removal
- Basic fabrication work: spill plates, crush panels, and wind tunnel R&D
- Basic chassis fabrication: notching bars, one off plates/mounts
- Chassis jig work
- NHRA Pro Stock
Education
Automotive Student of the Year - Automotive Training
Pathfinder RVTHS
Palmer, MA01.2001
Diploma - Automotive - Technology/NASCAR
NTI
Mooresville, NCSkills
- Auto restoration
- Chassis consulting
- Engine consulting
- Welding fabrication
- Electrical wiring
- Project management
- Design
- Welding
Timeline
Owner
JRRC Motorsports
02.2010 - Current
Head Fabricator, Parts Supervisor
Saertex USA
08.2006 - 12.2009
NCTS Shop Crew/Back-up Road Crew 9/30 engine installer
Germain Racing
06.2005 - 07.2006
Road/Shop Crew
Cagnazzi Racing
11.2003 - 04.2004
Technician
Mega Machine Inc.
02.2003 - 05.2005
Road Crew/ Car Chief
Rickie Smith Racing
12.2002 - 10.2004
Automotive Student of the Year - Automotive Training
Pathfinder RVTHS
Diploma - Automotive - Technology/NASCAR
NTI
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