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Ed Howe introduced the off-set chassis to the prestigious Snowball Derby in 1972. [1] With a better weight distribution to the standard stockcars used in the southern States, Howe started the race from pole position.
Chas Howe (Ed's son) took over recording serial numbers in 1987 with chassis 10687 for J&H Automotive in Massilon, Ohio. The last serial number with manufacture year indicated within the number was 05009, a Camaro Cup car for Performance Automotive in Sweden.
Howe Racing Enterprises began building and selling chassis and components in 1971 and since then we have produced countless innovative products and over 4,000 serial numbered chassis worldwide. Howe has dedicated 52 years and three-generations to providing superior products for racing.
Aug 3, 2006 · When Ed was developing his chassis he used Fair as his bench mark. When ever he thought he had made an improvement in the chassis, Flat Rock was where he headed to test the changes. He felt that if he could take on Fair and do well he really had something.
By 1974, the company incorporated as Howe Racing Enterprises Inc. In 1987, Ed's son and current President, Chas took over the business operations. Fast forward to 2021 and Howe Racing Ent. is well into a third generation.
In 1974, Ed Howe of Howe Racing, who is now known as one of the best race car chassis builders around, put together a Javelin to race throughout the Midwest and Canada. Not many really raced many AMC's in this venue and I guess he wanted to show he could build a race chassis for any car and win.
In 1971, Ed Howe left his day job to start a business called Ed Howe Racing. In those early days, the thought of selling their race cars was not part of the plan. It took the foresight and persuasion from Hoosier Racing Tire founder Bob Newton, to finally convince Ed of the demand for his products. By 1974, the company was incorpo- rated as ...
