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The history of the largest off road race car builder in the world can be summed by one single word, “WIN”. The definition: “To be the BEST.”
At Jimco Racing Inc. we work and race to win, either on the track or in our 16,000 square foot facility. We strive to go to the front of the pack and stay there. We preach this to our employees and customers as well. Just look at the number of drivers and teams that have risen to the top of their classes after choosing Jimco to compete with. We are the only current builder that races an in house car and truck to not only prove the product, but to relate to our ever-growing number of clients and understand their needs.
As my father, Jim Julson, would say, when I would question the integrity of a component; “well Mike would you race it?”. That simple phrase has worked out well, at the present time we have won Score Chassis Builder of the year 13 years straight, 14 out of the past 16. With over 450 victories, 75 championships worldwide in the U.S., Mexico, Australia, South Africa, and Europe, we will continue to strive to be the best because in motor sports you are either going to the front or back of the field. The following historical summary from begins with our founder, my father Jim Julson in 1975 to present. I hope you enjoy our new website and hope to see you at the races.
President
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The first Jimco chassis was a class 9, 1200cc single seat car for both father and son to campaign. With what was at first just another race team quickly became more. With the sleek lines of the car and the success on the race track, Jimco soon had a following of both good drivers and talented fabricators and mechanics. |
In 1993 Mike Julson and Bob Lofton claimed their 1st Score 1600 Championship
In 1994 Jimco released the first manufactured front a-arm suspension car. This line of cars took the sport by storm and changed off road technology forever. As the wins and number of clients increased, Jimco looked for ways to stay in the lead so to speak.
In 1995 Julson/Lofton claimed the Score Class 1 Championship in the same car.
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In 1998 The Jimco 2000 was introduced with more upright seating, advanced steering and suspension upgrades, not to mention the stylish fiberglass body. They were very well received with a dozen orders before the first car ever raced.
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By the year 2000 with victories in unlimited an limited classes, as well as championships to back them up, the word around racing circles was you needed a Jimco to win.
In 2002 Jimco continued to perfect the popular 2000 car with wider cockpits, bulkhead style shock mounts and billet spindles. It also was the year The in house car of Julson and Lofton made a record setting run of claiming 6 wins including the famous Baja 1000.
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In 2003 The Jimco Dominator was introduced. A larger race car utilizing 6 on 6.5 hubs and brakes to accommodate 37 to 39 inch tall tires on 17 inch wheels. It didn't take long before John Marking driving his Jimco Dominator race car won the SCORE Class 1 Championship, the year was 2004. |
In 2003 came one of the most significant moves Jimco has ever made. Contracted by the Volkswagon race team and Stephan Henrard, Jimco built the Dakar Special. A mid-engine offroad rally car built to FIA specifications/ Many of successful teams followed suit such as John Luis Schlesser , Philippe Gache, Schrek Motorsports and in 2004 Jimco produced its first turn key version with full body for newcomer Ronn Bailey.
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2004 saw Jimco continue to step up their popular 2000 series with new chassis and fuel cell design to allow for more ground clearance. Shock technology also has made huge steps in suspension set-ups that has made for an incredible ride.
Also in 2004 Second Generation drivers Matt Loiodice and Justin Lofton claimed the Best In The Desert class 1000 championship, in Jimco’s in house 10 car, winning the Parker 400, Vegas 200 and Henderson 300.
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In 2005 Jimco has introduced a trophy truck, with the engine in the front an live rear end utilizing a sequential 4 speed transmission. Also featuring Fox 4.5 bypass shocks with Chevy or Ford body packages.
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In 2005 Jimco Racing Inc. moved into their new 16,000 square foot shop and race facility to accommodate their ever increasing demands. They now employ a full time parts manager, office manager, 3 preparation and finish mechanics, as well as 10 full time fabricators. |
In 2006, Jimco purchased a 48 foot Tractor Trailer to be used as a service center at all SCORE and Best In The Desert races, carrying all suspension components and other accessories a client may need. Also in 2006, Jimco competed for the first time in the SCORE Trophy Truck class. |
In 2007, with the release of the Champion Series race cars and the two new Trophy Trucks, plus the ever growing Dakar and Australian projects, business was brisk as ever and JIMCO enjoyed its biggest year ever.
Look for JIMCO at the 2008 CORR Series as it unveils the new JIMCO Pro-Lite Program.
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