Master Mechanic/ Crew Chief

RESUME

Roy E. Wilkerson

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Martinsville, In 46151

805-***-**** cell

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OBJECTIVE:

As a child, I grew up 30 miles from IMS, my dream was to become a Indy Car Crew Chief. After 35 years I have completed what I set out to accomplish in racing. My goal moving forward is to find an opportunity that I can combine my experience with the goals of a new employer and industry.

QUALIFICATIONS

I am a highly skilled mechanic with great problem solving skills. I am adept at working within a team environment as well as independently.

Knowledgeable in electronics, hydraulics and other fluid systems.

Experience in using milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, sheet metal equipment.

Experienced in many forms of welding, TIG, MIG, Oxy-Acetylene.

I work well under pressure, meeting time tables. All while maintaining a high standard of precision and quality.

EXPERIENCE:

2021-2022 Andretti Motor Sports – Indianapolis, IN

Contract service to assist with organizing a new sports series

2021-2021 Top Gun Racing – Indianapolis, IN

Team Manager and Crew Chief (March to Aug)

2015-2020 Dale Coyne Racing – Plainfield, IL

Crew Chief, Purchaser, and awarded the Clint Brawner Award for Crew Chief

2012-2015 Team Pelfrey - Palmeto, FL

Team Manager and Crew Chief on three Pro Mazda and four F1600.

2012 Bryan Herta Autosport - Indianapolis

Team Manager, Indy Lights

2009- 2011 Conquest Racing - Indianapolis

Acting Team Manager / Crew Chief / Purchaser

2009 KV Racing - Indianapolis

Chief Mechanic for Townsend Bell at the Indy 500 finishing 4th

Chief Mechanic for Paul Tracy (remainder of the season)

2006 - 2009 Pacific Coast Motorsports – Oxnard, California

Crew Chief, Team manager, during Champ Car I was responsible for 10 to 45 team members.

2005 Panther Racing - Indianapolis

Responsible for build/maintenance of IRL car driven by Buddy Lazier.

2005 Newman Haas Racing - Indianapolis

Responsible for build/maintenance of IRL cars during May 2005. (Seasonal employee) – Driver – Sebastien Bourdais

2004 – 2005 Rusports – Loveland, Colorado

Chief Mechanic - Driver – Michele Jourdain

2003 – 2004 RileyTech - Indianapolis

Implemented and managed the production and assembly of the Daytona Prototype Cars. Assisted race team car builds.

2003 Team Menards - Indianapolis

Chief Mechanic - Driver – Vitor Miera

2002-2003 Players-Forsythe Racing - Indianapolis

Chief Mechanic

Drivers - Patrick Carpentier, Paul Tracy

Shop based Chief Mechanic coordinating and monitoring part manufacturing and deliveries, paint shop, etc. I was also responsible for preparation of back up cars not traveling.

2001-2002 Players-Forsythe Racing - Indianapolis

Chief Mechanic

Driver - Alex Tagliani

1997-2001 Players-Forsythe Racing – Indianapolis

Lead Mechanic

Drivers - Greg Moore, Alex Tagliani

1994-1997 Pac West Racing - Indianapolis

Lead Mechanic

Drivers - Danny Sullivan, Mark Blundell

1993 Budweiser King Racing - Indianapolis

Senior Gearbox Mechanic

Driver - Roberto Guerrero

Responsibilities also included ordering parts, keeping track of mileage on gear boxes, and final assembly.

1991-1992 King Motorsports - Indianapolis

Gearbox Mechanic/ Chief Mechanic

Drivers - Roberto Guerrero

1990 Raynor Motorsports - Indianapolis

Gearbox Mechanic

Driver - Willy T. Ribbs

1988-1989 Alex Morales Autosports - Indianapolis

Drivers - Howdy Holmes, Roberto Guerrero

1986-1987 Roush Racing - Livonia, Michigan

Lead Mechanic/ Chief Mechanic

SCCA - Trans Am Series

PERSONAL AND ABILITIES:

Purdue University 1980-1982 (Engineering)

Fabrication – Intermediate to Advanced

Weilding – Intermediate to Advanced

Machining – Intermediate to Advanced

Gear Boxes, Up-rights, complete car build, small carbon repair, sub-assembly

Supervised team members in most of my positions in Champ and Indy Car.

Hobby – restoring, building classic cars including engine rebuilds, suspension and minor body repair. Wood working and home repairs (Jack of All Trades).

REFERENCES:

Len Paskus, Indy Car race engineer

Michael Cannon, Indy Car race engineer (Scott Dixon)

Todd Philips, Indy Car Crew Chief, Dale Coyne Racing

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