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Joe Hornick Enterprises: A Legacy of Innovation & Championship Success

Located in Mooresville, North Carolina, Joe Hornick Enterprises (JHE) is a leader in race engine research and development, providing cutting-edge performance solutions for drag racing, NASCAR, short-track ovals, pulling trucks, and tractors. What sets JHE apart? Loyalty and exclusivity—they dedicate their full expertise to just one team per category, ensuring a true competitive advantage.

Top Alcohol Dragster specialist Norm Grimes puts it best: “JHE doesn’t sell parts to competing teams—although they could. Instead, they focus on elevating one team per class, avoiding conflicts.” That commitment to confidentiality is echoed by Top Alcohol Funny Car team owner Rick Jackson, who states, “Our racing capital is embedded in the quality of our engineering—it’s our competitive advantage, and it must be guarded closely. JHE has created much of our advantage. They also know how to keep secrets.”

The Man Behind the Success

Born and raised in Madison, Minnesota, Joe Hornick made his mark in Mooresville, NC, where he spent a decade at Joe Gibbs Racing, playing a key role in securing three NASCAR national titles. In 2002, he shifted gears to NHRA Pro Stock, leading KB Racing to four consecutive championships (2003-2006). His championship streak continued at Cagnazzi Racing, delivering two more Pro Stock titles for Jeg Coughlin in 2007 and 2008.

Success follows wherever Hornick applies his expertise—including his contributions to Robert Hight’s 2017 NHRA Funny Car national championship.

Founded in 2012, Joe Hornick Enterprises has become a stamp of innovation, giving every race team they work with the tools to dominate their competition and achieve championship success.