Today is my last day at Holley

Robin Lawrence · 02-10-2023, 08:25 AM

Some of you already know but I made the decision to take a voluntary early retirement from my position at Holley.

My long term plan was to work on setting up my chassis dyno/tuning business and work less and race more when I retired. When the opportunity presented itself to accelerate that timeline I jumped.

I recently purchased a used Superflow 901 engine dyno that I hope to have up and running by mid summer.

I will also be offering my tuning and training services to racers. I pulled out of the Gators because I need to concentrate on finishing up at Holley and getting my ducks in a row for the next chapter.

I haven't given up on the Quick Fuel Stock and Super Stock Carburetor. We were turned down on our requests to bring the carb back. We are talking to a vendor who would commit to a run of 30 carbs. Racers could then buy the carburetors from him.

Joe Pando will be taking over my position as the Director of Motorsports. I have worked with Joe for many years and believe he will do a great job.

Once I get my web-site updated I will post a link. I will be a Holley dealer as well but my main focus is tuning.

While at Holley I was able to meet and work with a lot of wonderful racers. Except Daren Poole-Adams AHahaha
We are going have some fun in St Louis in May! LOL
Really Darren has been a huge friend and I blame him for me wanting to build a car and race Stock Eliminator. I think that I have raced 4 of his many COPO with various combinations. I was able to get a Wally and horespower at the same time in Gainesville with his 376 Direct Injected COPO.

I will still be here and at the races. I will help out when I can.

I will be on the engine dyno next week with the 302/350 HP combination. After Darren dropped his pants at Orlando last weekend I have my work cut out for me.

Thanks

Robin

Pete Beau · 02-10-2023, 08:30 AM

Good luck in your future endeavors!

steven reynolds · 02-10-2023, 08:39 AM

Congratulations on your retirement, I know you will do well in your new business endeavors, put your magic touch on the Mustang for St Louis, thanks again for your help in St Louis last year.

Steve

SSDiv6 · 02-10-2023, 11:00 AM

Congratulations Robin!
There is no such thing as a "retirement" for a racer!
Best wishes on your new endeavors!

P.S.
...Now you may be able to help Gump go faster...

KennyAnderson · 02-10-2023, 11:19 AM

Congratulations Robin!! In ten months I'll be joining that club as well! Can't wait till the next chapter.

GUMP · 02-10-2023, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SSDiv6

...Now you may be able to help Gump go faster...

LOL! Both of us have been saying that we don't intend to put a lot of effort into this race. After all, it's just for fun, right?

Friends shouldn't lie to each other....

Alicia · 02-10-2023, 12:02 PM

Congratulations! Sounds like you have some fun plans, see you soon!

340Cuda · 02-10-2023, 12:10 PM

Enjoy your next career!

GUMP · 02-10-2023, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Robin Lawrence

I will be on the engine dyno next week with the 302/350 HP combination. After Daren dropped his pants at Orlando last weekend I have my work cut out for me.

Shots FIRED!!

https://www.nmcadigital.com/blog/gru...-st-louis/2099

Pistol Pete · 02-10-2023, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GUMP

Shots FIRED!!

https://www.nmcadigital.com/blog/gru...-st-louis/2099

My moneys on the White car.

02-10-2023, 08:25 AM	#1
Robin Lawrence Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Galesburg IL. Posts: 164 Likes: 213 Liked 637 Times in 109 Posts	Today is my last day at Holley Some of you already know but I made the decision to take a voluntary early retirement from my position at Holley. My long term plan was to work on setting up my chassis dyno/tuning business and work less and race more when I retired. When the opportunity presented itself to accelerate that timeline I jumped. I recently purchased a used Superflow 901 engine dyno that I hope to have up and running by mid summer. I will also be offering my tuning and training services to racers. I pulled out of the Gators because I need to concentrate on finishing up at Holley and getting my ducks in a row for the next chapter. I haven't given up on the Quick Fuel Stock and Super Stock Carburetor. We were turned down on our requests to bring the carb back. We are talking to a vendor who would commit to a run of 30 carbs. Racers could then buy the carburetors from him. Joe Pando will be taking over my position as the Director of Motorsports. I have worked with Joe for many years and believe he will do a great job. Once I get my web-site updated I will post a link. I will be a Holley dealer as well but my main focus is tuning. While at Holley I was able to meet and work with a lot of wonderful racers. Except Daren Poole-Adams AHahaha We are going have some fun in St Louis in May! LOL Really Darren has been a huge friend and I blame him for me wanting to build a car and race Stock Eliminator. I think that I have raced 4 of his many COPO with various combinations. I was able to get a Wally and horespower at the same time in Gainesville with his 376 Direct Injected COPO. I will still be here and at the races. I will help out when I can. I will be on the engine dyno next week with the 302/350 HP combination. After Darren dropped his pants at Orlando last weekend I have my work cut out for me. Thanks Robin __________________ STK 308 SS 3088

02-10-2023, 08:30 AM	#2
Pete Beau Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Mo-ta City Posts: 245 Likes: 51 Liked 30 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Today is my last day at Holley Good luck in your future endeavors!

02-10-2023, 08:39 AM	#3
steven reynolds Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 44 Likes: 2,294 Liked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Today is my last day at Holley Congratulations on your retirement, I know you will do well in your new business endeavors, put your magic touch on the Mustang for St Louis, thanks again for your help in St Louis last year. Steve

02-10-2023, 11:00 AM	#4
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 2,991 Likes: 693 Liked 1,457 Times in 543 Posts	Re: Today is my last day at Holley Congratulations Robin! There is no such thing as a "retirement" for a racer! Best wishes on your new endeavors! P.S. ...Now you may be able to help Gump go faster...

02-10-2023, 11:19 AM	#5
KennyAnderson Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 243 Likes: 23 Liked 235 Times in 81 Posts	Re: Today is my last day at Holley Congratulations Robin!! In ten months I'll be joining that club as well! Can't wait till the next chapter.

02-10-2023, 12:02 PM	#7
Alicia Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 35 Likes: 216 Liked 122 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Today is my last day at Holley Congratulations! Sounds like you have some fun plans, see you soon! __________________ Alicia www.draginsights.com

02-10-2023, 12:10 PM	#8
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,573 Likes: 3,236 Liked 683 Times in 292 Posts	Re: Today is my last day at Holley Enjoy your next career!