Jim founded Richmond Engines in 1986 with the intent of providing the highest quality Performance Engines, as well as no-nonsense personal service. Jim has been working on engines and racecars all his life. He campaigned a racecar at the Langley Speedway for 3 years, and was involved with the NASCAR North West Tour and ASA with Rutz Racing. Jim also held the year-long title of crew chief for the Kirmac Motorsports Players Challenge car, and was a crew member for the Winston West Series with Powell Motorsports during the 2000 season.
Jim’s experience in engine building ranges from performance marine, to Sprint car and Circle Track motors, to blown Drag race engines. Jim doesn’t have blood in his veins, he has race fuel. When you call Richmond Engines, it’ll be Jim you talk to about your engine needs and ideas, and he’ll take the time to help you pick out the best combination of parts to create the performance package you want.
<< Back to Meet The Team PageThe Richmond Engines 4″ stroke 409 rotating assembly includes everything you need to turn your 409 into a 470 + cubic inch torque monster.
Billet 409 Timing Covers are new and exclusively from Richmond Engines! Make your 348 or 409 stand out with a Polished Billet Timing Cover.
Richmond Engines is Raffling off a 350 Small Block Chevy with All Proceeds going towards Travis Rutz and the Rutz Family.
