James Brooks founded JEB Four Racing along with sons Jeff, Jamie and John. They first introduced their unique Henry J dragster to the NHRA/IHRA circuit and the Super Gas class in 1993. This one of a kind car was based on the 1951 "Red Baron" that James took down the track in the 1960's.

While the 90's version had a professionally built, tube chassis with a fiber glass body by Bernard Weaver, it also included an actual Henry J roof to add authenticity. But it was a rough start, and JEB Four Racing rolled the original car in the first season. While searching for a replacement roof, the team discovered their father's Red Baron in a junkyard.  With the help of Smith's Body Shop in Fredericksburg, Virginia the car was recreated... and a brand new chapter opened for the team.

JEB Four signed their first major sponsorship deal with Kaeser Compressors in 1995. Over the next decade, the team had won the Divisional Races at both Englishtown and Delaware. JEB Four and the Kaeser Henry J routinely finish among the Top Ten in points, and recent years have brought increasing media interest with features on ESPN 2 and TNN as well as frequent print coverage in National Dragster.

The original line of Henry J automobiles was produced by the Kaiser-Frazer Corporation from 1950 through 1953.  It was conceived by and named after the company?s chairman, Henry J. Kaiser.

Due to a 1949 government loan to Kaiser-Frazer, numerous requirements were placed on the construction of the vehicle.  Intended as an inexpensive car for the average American, the Henry J was designed to carry the fewest possible components.

Economically built with no lid, the trunk had to be accessed by folding down the rear seat.  To further save costs, basic models came only as 2-door sedans and did not include glove boxes, armrests, passenger sun visors or flow-through ventilation.  By government mandate the vehicle had to seat 5 adults, be able to travel at 50 mph, and be priced at no more than $1,300.

The 1951 Henry J dragster is currently on display at the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America courtesy of its present owner Paul Grzebik.

 1951 JEB Four Racing Henry J

Owned by Paul Grzebik

Custom Restoration by RM Motorsports, Inc.

Engine

GM Performance Parts Chevrolet ZZ 572/720R

720+ HP @ 6250RPM ? 685+ Lb Ft @ 4500RPM

Callies 4340 Forged Steel Crankshaft & Eagle Shot Peened Forged Steel H Beam 6.535″ Rods

JE Forged Aluminum Pistons ? 12.0 to 1 Compression

Morosso Oil Pan & Pickup

GM Performance Parts Aluminum Cylinder Heads ? 2.25 In Intake & 1.88 In Exhaust Valves
310 cc Intake Port & 118 cc Exhaust Port Raised 5/8 In

GM Performance Parts Mechanical Roller Camshaft
266° - 274° Duration @ .050 ? .714  - .714 Lift ? 112 Lobe Center
Dual Valve Springs ? 230lbs on Seat
 Aluminum Roller Rocker Arms

GM Performance Parts Single Plane Hi-Rise Intake Manifold

Barry Grant 1090 CFM King Demon Carburetor w/K&N 11" x 6" Filter

Barry Grant Fuel Pump & Regulator ? JAZ 12 Gallon Fuel Cell & Filler Neck

Custom Modified Hooker Headers w/Cool Krome Coating
2 1/8" x 35" w/3 ½? x 10" Collectors
3 ½" Exhaust w/Flowmaster Single Chamber Racing Mufflers w/Cool Krome Coating

MSD Distributor, 8251 Pro Power HVC Coil & 7AL-3 Ignition System

GM Performance Parts SFI Vibration Dampener

Custom Modified Howe Racing Enterprises Aluminum Radiator ? Flex-a-lite 295 Dual 13 ½″ Fan

Full Auto Meter Gauges

Driveline

GM Turbo Hydramatic 400 Automatic Transmission by ?Joel?s On Joy? w/B&M SFI Shield
Continental 10 Inch 3500 RPM Flash Stall Torque Converter on SFI Flex Plate w/TCI SFI Shield
Steel Driveshaft ? Winters Sidewinder Shifter

Ford 9 Inch Rear Axle ? Custom Narrowed & Braced - Strange 35 Spline Axles
Detroit Locker Differential ? 4.30 Richmond Gears

4 Link Rear Suspension w/Koni Double Adjustable Coil Over Shocks

Strange Struts w/Double Piston Caliper Discs ? TCI Roll Stop

Mickey Thompson 26 x 7.50 - 15 8 Ply Sportsman Front ? 32 x 17.50 - 15 ET Street Rear

NHRA & IHRA Certified Mild Steel Chassis

Simpson Crossform Parachute

Fire Bottle 10 lb Fire Safety System

Fiamm Horns ? Halogen Headlights ? Grote Front turn Signals ? Custom LED Rear Turn Signals
Custom LED 3rd Brake Light