Drag Illustrated Issue 113, September 2016 | Page 22
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Idea Man
Jim Head isn’t even
close to being finished
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BY JOSH HACHAT
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PHOTO: NHRA / NATIONAL DRAGSTER
im Head has always had good ideas. In fact, they never really stop.
From on-board recorders to a dual-element wing to running high gear only to
his multi-stage clutch system, Head has repeatedly and frequently stayed at the
forefront of innovation. Without question, Head is a driver and crew chief by
trade, but an inventor at heart.
He has ideas for his ideas. Head has ideas on how to continue to increase safety measures—a personal passion within the sport that dates back more than 40 years—ideas on
how to better balance the clutch and engine, and ideas on how to fully take advantage of
tracks that are nearly impeccable these days.
His driving days are behind him now, but the ideas and inventions never stop. He’s now
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