JASPER® Race Products Performance Report - Phoenix

Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/13/2023 - 09:55

Smith Wins at Phoenix in NASCAR Xfinity Series with JASPER 4-Speed Transmission

Running a JASPER 4-Speed Transmission, 18-year-old Sammy Smith won Saturday's United Rentals 200 for the NASCAR^® Xfinity Series at Phoenix Raceway. Starting eleventh, Smith led 92 of the race's 200 laps, including the final 52. He held off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Ryan Truex on a lap 186 restart to earn his first series victory of 2023. Truex finished second, Sheldon Creed was third, with Riley Herbst and Chandler Smith rounding out the top five. Drivers using JASPER products swept the top ten finishing positions.

A recap of Saturday's results from Phoenix Raceway follows.

NASCAR Xfinity Series - United Rentals 200 - Phoenix Raceway

1st #18 Sammy Smith

2nd #19 Ryan Truex

3rd #2 Sheldon Creed

4th #98 Riley Herbst

5th #16 Chandler Smith

6th #20 John Hunter Nemechek

7th #21 Austin Hill

8th #8 Josh Berry

9th #10 Kyle Busch

10th #11 Daniel Hemric

11th #1 Sam Mayer

12th #00 Cole Custer

13th #25 Brett Moffitt

15th #48 Parker Kligerman

16th #39 Ryan Sieg

17th #02 Kyle Weatherman

19th #43 Ryan Ellis

23rd #9 Brandon Jones

25th #28 Kyle Sieg

27th #45 Leland Honeyman

31st #38 Joe Graf, Jr.

33rd #44 Jeffrey Earnhardt

36th #7 Justin Allgaier - Stage 1/Stage 2 Winner

NASCAR Xfinity Series 2023 Points Standings

1st #21 Austin Hill

2nd #20 John Hunter Nemechek

3rd #7 Justin Allgaier

4th #16 Chandler Smith

5th #98 Riley Herbst

6th #18 Sammy Smith

7th #1 Sam Mayer

8th #00 Cole Custer

9th #8 Josh Berry

10th #11 Daniel Hemric

11th #2 Sheldon Creed

12th #48 Parker Kligerman

13th #25 Brett Moffitt

14th #39 Ryan Sieg

16th #38 Joe Graf, Jr.

21st #28 Kyle Sieg

24th #02 Kyle Weatherman

26th #19 Ryan Truex

28th #43 Ryan Ellis

29th #44 Jeffrey Earnhardt

JASPER® Race Products Performance Report - Las Vegas

Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 10:19

Hill Wins at Las Vegas in NASCAR Xfinity Series with JASPER 4-Speed Transmission, Top Ten Finishes for Truck Teams

Running a JASPER 4-Speed Transmission, Austin Hill won Saturday's Alsco Uniforms 300 for the NASCAR^® Xfinity Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Starting ninth, Hill passed leader Chandler Smith at the white flag, then held off second-place finisher Justin Allgaier on the final lap to earn his second series victory of 2023. Smith finished third, with Kyle Busch and Josh Berry rounding out the top five. Drivers using JASPER products swept the top ten finishing positions. Christian Eckes, also running a JASPER 4-Speed Transmission, finished sixth in Friday's Victoria's Voice Foundation 200 for the NASCAR^® Craftsman Truck Series at Las Vegas. Drivers using JASPER products took three of the top ten positions at the checkered flag.

A recap of the weekend's results from Las Vegas Motor Speedway follows.

NASCAR Xfinity Series - Alsco Uniforms 300 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway

1st #21 Austin Hill

2nd #7 Justin Allgaier

3rd #16 Chandler Smith

4th #10 Kyle Busch

5th #8 Josh Berry

6th #20 John Hunter Nemechek

7th #1 Sam Mayer

8th #98 Riley Herbst

9th #2 Sheldon Creed

10th #11 Daniel Hemric

11th #48 Parker Kligerman

12th #00 Cole Custer

15th #19 Joe Graf, Jr.

16th #02 Kyle Weatherman

17th #18 Sammy Smith

18th #28 Alex Labbe

20th #38 Kyle Sieg

21st #9 Brandon Jones

22nd #25 Brett Moffitt

24th #29 Ryan Sieg

26th #45 Rajah Caruth

27th #43 Ryan Ellis

29th #44 Jeffrey Earnhardt

NASCAR Xfinity Series 2023 Points Standings

1st #21 Austin Hill

2nd #7 Justin Allgaier

3rd #20 John Hunter Nemechek

4th #16 Chandler Smith

5th #98 Riley Herbst

6th #1 Sam Mayer

7th #00 Cole Custer

8th #8 Josh Berry

9th #19 Joe Graf, Jr.

10th #48 Parker Kligerman

11th #18 Sammy Smith

13th #39 Ryan Sieg

14th #11 Daniel Hemric

15th #25 Brett Moffitt

16th #2 Sheldon Creed

17th #9 Brandon Jones

18th #38 Kyle Sieg

25th #28 Alex Labbe

27th #44 Jeffrey Earnhardt

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series - Victoria's Voice Foundation 200 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway

6th #19 Christian Eckes

9th #23 Grant Enfinger

10th #35 Jake Garcia

12th #25 Matt DiBenedetto

19th #43 Daniel Dye

24th #24 Rajah Caruth

JASPER® Race Products Performance Report - Fontana

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/27/2023 - 10:06

Nemechek Wins at Fontana in NASCAR Xfinity Series with JASPER 4-Speed Transmission

Running a JASPER 4-Speed Transmission, John Hunter Nemechek won his first NASCAR Xfinity Series race of 2023 in Sunday's Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. Starting second, Nemechek led a race-high 49 of the 150-lap race and beat second-place finisher Sam Mayer to the stripe by .761 seconds. Justin Allgaier was third, Chandler Smith and Josh Berry finished fourth and fifth. Drivers using JASPER products swept the top ten finishing positions.

A recap of Sunday's results from Auto Club Speedway follows.

NASCAR Xfinity Series - Production Alliance Group 300 - Auto Club Speedway

1st #20 John Hunter Nemechek

2nd #1 Sam Mayer

3rd #7 Justin Allgaier

4th #16 Chandler Smith

5th #8 Josh Berry

6th #21 Austin Hill

7th #98 Riley Herbst

8th #10 Austin Dillon

9th #25 Brett Moffitt

10th #48 Parker Kligerman

11th #19 Joe Graf, Jr.

12th #11 Daniel Hemric

14th #39 Ryan Sieg

15th #38 Kyle Sieg

19th #18 Sammy Smith

21st #45 Rajah Caruth

23rd #2 Sheldon Creed

26th #44 Jeffrey Earnhardt

27th #00 Cole Custer - Stage 1/Stage 2 Winner

28th #28 Alex Labbe

33rd #9 Brandon Jones

34th #43 Ryan Ellis

35th #02 David Starr

NASCAR Xfinity Series 2023 Points Standings

1st #21 Austin Hill

2nd #20 John Hunter Nemechek

3rd #7 Justin Allgaier

4th #16 Chandler Smith

5th #98 Riley Herbst

6th #00 Cole Custer

7th #1 Sam Mayer

8th #19 Joe Graf, Jr.

9th #8 Josh Berry

10th #39 Ryan Sieg

11th #48 Parker Kligerman

14th #25 Brett Moffitt

15th #18 Sammy Smith

18th #38 Kyle Sieg

19th #19 Brandon Jones

21st #11 Daniel Hemric

23rd #2 Sheldon Creed

30th #02 David Starr

JASPER® Race Products Performance Report - Daytona

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/20/2023 - 09:20

Hill Wins NASCAR Xfinity Series Opener at Daytona with JASPER 4-Speed Transmission, Eckes Third in Truck Series

Running a JASPER 4-Speed Transmission, Austin Hill was declared the winner of Saturday's Beef. It's What's for Dinner. 300, the season opener for the NASCAR Xfinity Series, at Daytona International Speedway. Starting from the pole, Hill was ahead of second-place finisher John Hunter Nemechek when the caution flag was displayed for a crash on the final lap of overtime. The race ended five laps past its scheduled 120-lap distance, with Hill leading a race-high 39 laps. Justin Algaier was third and Myatt Snider finished fifth. Drivers using JASPER products took nine of the top ten finishing positions. Christian Eckes, also running a JASPER 4-Speed Transmission, finished third in Friday's Nextera Energy 250, the season opener for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, at Daytona. Grant Enfinger finished fifth as drivers using JASPER products took three of the top ten positions at the checkered flag.

A recap of the weekend's results from Daytona International Speedway follows.

NASCAR Xfinity Series - Beef. It's What's for Dinner. 300 - Daytona International Speedway

1st #12 Austin Hill - Stage 1 Winner

2nd #20 John Hunter Nemechek

3rd #7 Justin Allgaier - Stage 2 Winner

5th #19 Myatt Snider

6th #98 Riley Herbst

7th #39 Joe Graf, Jr.

8th #38 Ryan Sieg

9th #00 Cole Custer

10th #10 Justin Haley

12th #16 Chandler Smith

13th #45 Stefan Parsons

14th #9 Brandon Jones

19th #18 Sammy Smith

21st #28 Kyle Sieg

22nd #02 David Starr

25th #5 Jade Buford

26th #8 Josh Berry

27th #1 Sam Mayer

28th #44 Jeffrey Earnhardt

29th #25 Brett Moffitt

34th #2 Sheldon Creed

35th #43 Ryan Ellis

36th #11 Daniel Hemric

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series - Nextera Energy 250 - Daytona International Speedway

3rd #19 Christian Eckes - Stage 1 Winner

5th #23 Grant Enfinger

10th #35 Chase Elliott

20th #25 Matt DiBennedetto

25th #30 Chris Hacker

29th #24 Rajah Caruth

30th #43 Daniel Dye

NASCAR® Xfinity Series/Craftsman Truck Series Teams Using JASPER® 4-Speed Transmissions in 2023

Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/17/2023 - 10:55

Twenty-one team/driver combinations are using the JASPER 4-Speed Transmission for the 2023 NASCAR^® Xfinity Series season. Seven drivers representing four teams in the NASCAR^® Craftsman Truck Series are also using the JASPER 4-Speed Transmission this year.

The following NASCAR^® Xfinity Series teams are using JASPER 4-Speed Transmissions in 2023: JR Motorsports, with drivers Sam Mayer, Justin Allgaier, Josh Berry, and Brandon Jones. Kaulig Racing, with drivers Justin Haley, Daniel Hemric, and Chandler Smith. Joe Gibbs Racing, with drivers Sammy Smith, Ryan Truex, and John Hunter Nemechek. Stewart-Haas Racing, with drivers Cole Custer and Riley Herbst. Alpha Prime Racing, with drivers Ryan Ellis and Jeffrey Earnhardt. Our Motorsports, with drivers Anthony Alfredo and Jeb Burton. Richard Childress Racing, with drivers Sheldon Creed and Austin Hill. Big Machine Racing Team, with driver Parker Kligerman. AM Racing, with driver Brett Moffitt. And RSS Racing, with driver Kyle Sieg.

The following NASCAR^® Craftsman Truck Series teams are using JASPER 4-Speed Transmissions in 2023: GMS Racing, with drivers Grant Enfinger, Rajah Caruth, and Daniel Dye. McAnally-Hilgemann Racing, with drivers Christian Eckes and Chase Elliot. Rackley-W.A.R. Racing, with driver Matt DiBenedetto. And On Point Motorsports, with driver Ryan Vargas.

"We are excited about the new season, with a roster of teams only limited by the number of transmissions we could service," said Harrah Enterprise Manager Mark Harrah. "We're also taking on a few teams in the NASCAR^® Craftsman Truck Series for 2023 as we continue our focus to be the main supplier of driveline components to teams in these two great national touring series."

"We are also continuing to expand into the Trans-Am road racing series with transmissions running in the powerful Stevens-Miller and Silverhare Racing teams," said Harrah. "Several wins in this growing series have us wanting to get more involved with that sport."

The JASPER 4-Speed Transmission was used by 28 team/driver combinations in the NASCAR^® Xfinity Series in 2022, including series champion Ty Gibbs and regular season champion AJ Allmendinger. These team/driver combinations accounted for 30 pole positions, 32 wins, 136 top-five finishes, and 269 top-ten finishes last season.

St. Paul Branch Earns Top Sales Awards Honors

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/09/2023 - 13:23

St. Paul branch representatives (left to right) Kenny Fixmer and GJ Ross pose with their President's Award for 2022.

The St. Paul, Minnesota, branch of Jasper Engines & Transmissions took home the President's Award for 2022 during the company's annual sales awards held on February 7th. Today, JASPER® has 52 branches throughout the United States.

Based upon improvements in several sales categories, JASPER recognizes the President's Award as its top branch honor. In addition, the St. Paul branch received an award for Most Improved Transmission Sales and Most Improved Branch.

"This is a testament to our Operations and Sales Associates in the St. Paul market," said JASPER Vice President of Sales Joe McDonald. "It's a difficult award to win and takes a high level of teamwork."

Individually, St. Paul Sales Representative GJ Ross was recognized for Most Improved Sales Volume in 2022 and earned second place honors for Veteran Sales Representative of the Year.

Ross was also named a Silver Level sales recipient, achieving a company sales increase in 2022 over the previous two years.

"GJ had an instrumental role in the overall success of our St. Paul market," McDonald added. "His dedication to his customers is an example for all of us and the results it can bring."

JASPER® Announces ‘Do It Right’ Award Winners for 2022

Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/03/2023 - 10:02

Five JASPER Associates were recognized in January by CEO Doug Bawel as winners of the annual ‘Do It Right’ Award for 2022.

Throughout the year supervisors, or fellow Associates, can nominate Associates for the ‘Do It Right’ Award. An Associate may be nominated for any form of outstanding service to JASPER, its Associates, or customers.

A total of 28 Associates were nominated for their services in 2022. At the end of the year management reviews all the nominations, and presents awards to the most outstanding nominees. The number of awards may vary from year to year, depending upon the number of deserving nominees. Congratulations to the following winners for 2022:

Bo Law – Baltimore Branch Delivery Driver

Bo responded to an accident where a vehicle had flipped over. He assisted in righting the vehicle so the intersection could be cleared.

Mark Salavarria – Jacksonville Warehouse Operations Manager

Mark helped prevent the total loss of a stolen and abandoned truck owned by Stateline Hauling. He deployed a fire extinguisher when he noticed the truck had been set on fire near the Jacksonville Branch.

Chad Reed – JET Transit Driver

Chad noticed a semi truck smoking due to its brakes catching fire. He followed the truck for approximately 20 miles, got the driver to stop, then used a fire extinguisher to help put out the fire.

David Perez Benavides – JASPER Gas POD 30

David stopped to help a fellow Associate-Owner that was hanging from a wall after falling from a ladder. David’s help prevented the Associate from falling several feet to the ground.

Mike Murray – JET Transit Driver – Kingman

Mike assisted first responders at an accident scene where a camper and truck had flipped. Mike grabbed his first aid kit and helped the driver with minor injuries.

Additional Leadership Positions Announced by JASPER®

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/01/2023 - 08:38

(Left to Right) Becki Gehlhausen was named Operations Manager for the Diesel Division. Russell Haag was named Gas Division Manager for the Jasper, Indiana, facility. Kyle Holzbog was named Operations Manager for the Crawford County Gas Division. Bradley Guy was named Operations Manager for the Willow Springs, Missouri, Gas Division.

Jasper Engines & Transmissions has announced the following changes in production leadership.

Becki Gehlhausen was named Operations Manager for the Diesel Division, working specifically with diesel remanufacturing lines. Becki began her career with JASPER in 1996 in the Gas Crankshaft department, moving to Connecting Rods after nine months and later to the Parts Department, where she became Team Leader. Most recently, Becki was an Associate of the Bill of Materials department, where she became a Team Leader, then Group Leader, and eventually Department Manager. She succeeds Ryan Dooley, who was recently named Director of Diesel Manufacturing.

Russell Haag was named the Gas Division Manager for the Jasper, Indiana, facility. Russell began his career with JASPER in 2002, serving various roles in Gas Production, including Team Leader, Group Leader, and most recently, Operations Manager. He also served as a Customer Service Technician for seven years.

Kyle Holzbog was named Operations Manager for the Crawford County Gas Division. Kyle started his JASPER career as an Inside Sales Associate in 2014. He moved to production and became a Team Leader in diesel production. He has been a Group Leader in the Crawford County Gas Division since 2018.

Both Russell and Kyle succeeded Scott Hoffman, who was recently named Director of Gas Engine Manufacturing.

Bradley Guy was named Operations Manager for the Willow Springs, Missouri, Gas Division. Bradley’s career with JASPER started in 2011 in Gas Production. He has served as Team Leader and Group Leader in Production Support. Bradley’s most recent position was Gas Division Group Leader. Bradley succeeds Matt Gregory, who was recently named Willow Springs Plant Superintendent.

“We congratulate Becki, Russell, Kyle, and Bradley for their continued growth within the JASPER Family,” said JASPER President, Matt Weinzapfel. “We are proud and excited to “promote from within” to create our next generation of Engine Division leaders. This team has a combined 65 years of experience, and each has shown their commitment to JASPER’s growth, and to our positive culture.”

JASPER® Names Dooley, Hoffman, Gregory, to New Leadership Positions

Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/23/2023 - 13:05

Ryan Dooley (left) was named Director of Diesel Manufacturing. Scott Hoffman (center) was named Director of Gas Engine Manufacturing. Matt Gregory (right) was named Plant Superintendent of the Willow Springs facility.

Jasper Engines & Transmissions has announced the following changes in production leadership. Ryan Dooley was named Director of Diesel Manufacturing, and Scott Hoffman was named Director of Gas Engine Manufacturing. In addition, JASPER named Matt Gregory the Plant Superintendent of the Willow Springs remanufacturing facility in Willow Springs, Missouri.

Ryan began his career with JASPER in 1997 in failure analysis and has had various roles, including Customer Service Manager, Fuel Room Group Leader, and Diesel Division Manager. “Ryan will continue oversight of diesel engine manufacturing, the fuel and air program, the Jasper West cylinder head operation, and Jasper Certified Components,” said JASPER President Matt Weinzapfel. “Additionally, Ryan will begin working with Associates supporting the parts stores and conveyance groups within the Dubois County and Willow Springs facilities.”

Scott has been with JASPER since 2007. He has worked in Customer Service, Quality, and within the gas engine group as a Team Leader, Group Leader, and Division Manager. “Scott will continue his oversight of the Jasper and Crawford Gas Divisions and will begin working with our Willow Springs Engine Division as well,” Weinzapfel added.

Matt has been with JASPER since the Willow Springs facility began operation in 2004. “He has led our Willow Springs Gas Engine Division for his entire JASPER career and has been instrumental in the overall success of our Willow operation,” Weinzapfel said. “In light of the tremendous growth we have seen at Willow, Matt will begin offering support to our Willow Springs Maintenance, Materials, Quality, and JPS groups, ensuring alignment with our corporate initiatives. He will also continue to be active in the most recent building expansion, the renovation and improvement of the existing facility, and the development of the future leaders of the Willow manufacturing operation.”

Weinzapfel Named Jasper Engines & Transmissions President

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/18/2023 - 15:06

Jasper Holdings, Inc. has named Matt Weinzapfel, President of Jasper Engines & Transmissions, headquartered in Jasper, Indiana. Zach Bawel, President of Jasper Holdings, Inc., shared, "We are excited to have Matt leading Jasper Engines & Transmissions. Matt's cross-functional background of 30 years within JASPER^® helps bring well-rounded ideas and perspectives to our Executive Leadership Team. We know Matt will help guide Jasper Engines & Transmissions as we continue to grow in the future."

Weinzapfel began his career at JASPER in May of 1992 as an intern working in branch auditing and accounting for five years. Afterward, Weinzapfel spent six years as general manager of JASPER's Crawford County operations. Weinzapfel later spent three years as general manager of Gas and Diesel Engine operations for the Jasper and Crawford facilities, two years as a member of the JASPER Production System, and as Diesel Division manager for three years. Matt has been a Vice President in Engine Manufacturing and became Chief Operating Officer last year.

"Matt brought his unique skill set to our Executive Committee the last twelve years as our VP of the Engine Divisions and most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer of Jasper Engines and Transmissions. We believe in promoting from within and are excited to see Matt in his new role. Matt, like our other presidents, will report up through Jasper Holdings," said Jasper Holdings, Inc. Chairman/CEO Doug Bawel.

"It has been a blessing to be a part of this organization for the past 30 years and witness the creation and growth of our ESOP," said Weinzapfel. "It is exciting to see the tremendous growth in our remanufacturing businesses, as well as the expansion of the Jasper Holdings, Inc. family of companies through acquisitions. I appreciate the opportunity to work with all our Associate-Owners to make JASPER the Company of Choice for our future Associate-Owners, and the Brand of Choice for our Customers."

Jasper Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of Jasper Engines & Transmissions, Jasper Electric Motors, Jasper Innovative Solutions, Weller Truck Parts, Diesel USA Group, D&W Diesel, and Jer-Den Plastics. Jasper Holdings, Inc. is one of the nation's 35 largest 100% ESOP companies, with over 4,100 Associate-Owners across the seven companies.

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