My team and I have been busting our asses for a LONG time, waiting for a chance to write a post like this.
As some may know, I have been chasing the elusive 9 sec AM pass since the end of 2011.
At the Shootout in October, we were #3 qualifier and had the quickest pass of the weekend in the class with a 10.01. Unfortunately, we had some issues with our 16V charger that fried our wiring right before the final round.

My team thrashed like nobody's business in the weeks after the shootout.
Randy @ Rstech made an entire new chassis and engine harness for the car, friends flew in from Florida and California to help get the car back on its feet.

We got the car running the week before WCF with a bunch of new changes in the valvetrain, suspension and made the switch to FTW Red fuel. Went to Atco the tuesday before WCF and laid down a 9.92 and a 9.82. Needless to say, we were EXTREMELY excited for WCF.

WCF weekend is always so crazy, and this one did not dissappoint. We started off with a 9.95, then qualified #3 with a 9.879. Going into 1st round of eliminations we new the time to lean on the car a little bit was now.
We had an internal goal of running a .7X all year long and this was our time.
When I got the slip at the end of the 1st pass for a 9.74 @ 138.8 it was insane.

We have always had a tough time launching my car at WCF when the temp drops, so we had some close calls with wheel hop/spin on some passes but we were able to muscle through it.
I ended up racing one of my best friends, Marc P, in the final. We laid down a 9.75 to his 9.87 for one hell of a final round!!!

I know this may be a long rant/post but there is so much emotion in an event like this for us. We have worked so hard for it!

There are so many people to thank. Without any one of you, none of this would be possible.

Thank you:

Randy @ Rstech-Racing : Simply the man behind everything on this car. From wiring to tuning to general maintenance and most of all friendship. You are the best.
Jeremy Allen @ Inline Pro- Hands down the BEST race engines. We had ZERO engine failures all year long.
Tim and Family at TGR: Words cannot express what you all mean to me.
Wayne @ 4130 Fab- The man, always has my back!
Marc and Keith at GP1: Never question anything, just help me at every step of the way.
Jack @ Myers Competition Manifolds- Provides the best products and support anyone could ask for!
Jeremy @ Drag Cartel for your relentless knowledge and support!
Chris Miller @ FTW Race fuels- Your product is unrivaled and support behind it means the world to racers
CP/Carillo- Killer rotating assemblies!
EAT SLEEP RACE
AEM
Competition Clutch
Kingpin Machine
GrafX
ESA
K-tuned
Skunk2
PPG

Jared, Renee, David, Garry, Jose, Phil, Chris B., Papa G, Cody, all of the team that supports me.

Sauce Spot, JR Photography, E-Racer, NYCE1s.

Thank you all so much.

Here are some pics and Vids from the weekend.

 

We all did because we care for each others as close friends and teammates. We all do it for the love of the sport. As great as person as you have been to me always, team and the rest of the racing community. I would personally like to salute you and tell you have earned it all. You have never ever turned your back to anyone no matter the situation. This weekend was truly what your nickname is "Hollywood". Because they couldnt have written a better story then they did for you and the rest of the teams success this weekend.

David

 

Glad i got to witness these races in person. You guys did a great job all weekend.

 

Congrats! That's haulin. Glad I was able to make it to WCF this year to see all motor records broke in person.

For raising the bar. Come a long way Jake. It seems like in such a short while but I guess 2007-09 (H2B days) was forever ago.

 

Congrats Jake, glad to see you on top!

 

Work hard Play Hard!! Congrats brotha.. You and your team bust ***!!

 

This car is Boss! I seen it as I was sneaking brownies from the neighbours trailer

The FTW Red and brownies make a banging combination I must say

-Rob

 

Luckily he only put in the 9.85 tune, because the 9.75 tune the class would of protested!



Marc P

 

Congratulations Jake!!!!! That's one hell of an accomplishment!!!!

 

Congrats to the whole team, you guys def kicked ***. Also THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. I cant express how much it means to me that you and the whole team have supported the fuel and are willing to share your data and results. It is racers like you guys that make us work so hard to make the product better and better and better. Its what drives the company, to be the best and offer the best product we can. Also to be able to offer the best support possible, so once again THANK YOU.

 

You and the entire team, deserved it. Great to see it happen.

 

Congrats! I almost couldn't believe it when I saw the updates on Instagram and Facebook. Well deserved for sure.

 

Congrats Jake and the crew!

 

Good work, congrats!

 

Congrats Jake, here is a quick video of the finals. Once I get all the footage together i'll have something a lil better to put together.

 

Congrats again homie!!!!!! You deserve this on so many levels!

You were killing it all weekend and Randy had that thing ON POINT!

So, so happy for you my man!

 

my man Jane Gavio! haha ... deff a long time coming all yours and randys hard work went a long way, best group of people and team around. Im lucky to have been welcomed as much as i have in such a short amount of time from you guys..So the team holds fastest F-series, H-series , and now fastest street all motor ! good **** homie ! Rs-tech FTW!

 

Jake, you're the man ! Congrats bro !!!

 

congrats, on the achievement, guys like you are who make us all prod to be an import fan.

 

Crazy fast! Congrats man!

 

You're my hero. haha

 

Good stuff hommie. Keep that coupe on the top of that all motor class.

 

well deserved jake congrats

 

Superstar!!! Well deserved and I knew it will do it soon!!!!

 

Thanks everyone !