William Haskins II
Simpsonville
Summary
Dynamic Clutch Specialist at Tony Stewart Racing with a proven track record of assembling high-performance components under pressure. Expert in problem-solving and process improvement, contributing to NHRA Funny Car World Championships in 2020 and 2023. Skilled in welding and fabrication, ensuring reliability and safety in working environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clutch Specialist
Tony Stewart Racing
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Assemble and disassemble critical race car components under extreme working conditions
- worked as a member of a team to quickly disassemble one thousand degree clutch components, inspect for damage, asses parts failures and how to prevent them, and reassemble all clutch components to safely propel the driver down the race track at speeds upwards of 330 mph
- manage inventory and organize thousand of intricate race car clutch components
- lead truck driver responsible for operating race car haulers safely, logistical planning, maintaining tractors and trailers, and training new truck drivers
- weld and fabricate custom parts and tools
- 2023 NHRA Funny Car World Champion with 14 National event wins
Cylinder Head Specialist
Don Schumacher Racing
12.2014 - 12.2021
- flawlessly assemble custom built racing engines capable of producing in excess of 10,000 horsepower in less than one hour
- Team member of professional mechanics dedicated to providing a safe vehicle for the driver to operate, cleanliness and organization and poise under pressure were key pillars to our success
- Inspect and maintain and inventory of 20 sets of hemispherical cylinder heads. organize an inventory of valves and components. maintain strict tolerances for combustion chamber volume
- lead truck driver responsible for logistical planning, maintaining tractors and trailers, and training new drivers
- weld and fabricate any tools, custom build equipment as needed and inspect and repair custom built exhaust headers
- 2020 NHRA Funny Car World Champion as well as 25 National Event Wins and 6 National records for fastest speed and quickest elapsed time
Education
Associate of Applied Science - High Performance Motorsports
The University of Northwestern Ohio
Lima, OH01-2011
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Continuous improvement
- Team performance improvement
- Failure management
- Self motivation
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Process improvement
- Reliability
Timeline
Clutch Specialist
Tony Stewart Racing
01.2022 - 12.2024
Cylinder Head Specialist
Don Schumacher Racing
12.2014 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - High Performance Motorsports
The University of Northwestern Ohio
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