ChampCar Staff DuncanDana Posted September 2, 2017 ChampCar Staff Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Greetings ChumpCar Family, It is with a heavy heart that we bring sad news to the ChumpCar community. If you know ChumpCar, you know Team Infiniti. Whether you know them as Megalodon or the Shark Car, the brothers Jake and Ed, fabricator Mike and Luis are well known for the giant fin on their fast Infiniti. Sadly, Jake passed away recently after a long battle with health issues. His passing was peaceful; he slipped away from us in his sleep at home with family. Like many of us, Jake came to ChumpCar from other forms of racing. He and Ed jumped into our sport with both feet. They started racing in 2009, the early days of Chump. They had success, some wins and trophies, and adversity including a crash that cost them a car. Through it all, Team Infiniti were both involved in the community and innovators in ChumpCar, and helped bring our sport to where it is today. Away from the track, Jake ran a small business specializing in repairing vintage and antique timepieces. He was a father and a grandfather with an extended family. I was fortunate to know Jake away from the track - he was a genuinely terrific person and will be missed. Ed, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss. Dana, and all members of the ChumpCar staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mender Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 My condolences to Team Infiniti. Having the opportunity to share community with people that we may never meet in person is probably the best part of the internet. Hope you can feel our electronic embraces at this time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorahDorah Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Condolences to the family and friends of Team Infiniti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wneace Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Hillbilly Racing sends condolences to Jake's family and Team Infiniti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy Blunder Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Condolences from Gotham City Racing. Very sad to hear of the passing of a key team member. We've been racing against Team Infiniti since the early days and they have always been a strong team and great competitors. Jake will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revvhappy Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Condolences from Hong Norrth. It's always been clean, fast racing with the "Shark". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintodave Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Ed, condolences from all of us over here that have gotten to know you guys over the years. I always loved talking with (and harassing) your brother at the track, always awesome story-telling and racing talk. Again, very sad to hear the news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremsen Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 My sincere condolences Ed and Team Infiniti. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Godspeed Jake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvumtnbkr Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Never raced against the shark, but wanted to. I hope the team stays together and continues to innovate. My condolences. poop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 So sorry to hear this. Great group of folks and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at Team Infiniti. Godspeed, Sir... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_e Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Sad to hear, best wishes and prayers from Tachophobic Racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunterflyy Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Prayers from Alabama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Benty Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Rest in Peace good Sir. Hope to have the privilege of meeting you at a race soon. Team Rig Pigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenbo211 Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Sorry for your loss team infiniti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Sorry for your loss Ed. Haven't met in person but you guys have exemplified all that is right with the Chumpcar group. Godspeed to your brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWag Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Very sorry for your loss Ed and Team Infiniti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Ray Franck Posted September 3, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 So sad to hear this ... Ed team infinity we share your sorrow .. it's hard to carry on when a part of you is missing but you know Jake would want us to put the petal down , keep getting up .. and rember the fun with more to come . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogren-Engineering Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEE DEE Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Prayers to all of the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Condolences from Nein Shiza Autosport. Thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMDgrad Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 My condolences as well. Fond memories of attempting to delay the inevitable flash of the Infiniti passing by, but at the same time, mostly admiring how easy they made it look. Godspeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) Jake was my go to guy with the Sharks, the guy I recognized and sought out. I'll never forget battling those guys in the first Sebring race in 2010 during the day, pushing each other harder and harder during my day stint in the corolla. Then Jake and I tangled again at night, until they ran out of brakes with about 45 minutes to go, handing us the lead and ultimately the win. We had a good time talking about that race and many more, including the horrific accident at Charlotte that also cost them a win (and a car). RIP Jake. I hope the team carries on but I know it's hard. Edited September 5, 2017 by Jer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted September 5, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Very sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Infiniti Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Thanks everyone for the kind words, a month later it's still hard reading this thread. One of his more memorable moments. Yes we will continue with the #19, see everyone @ Sebring later this month. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Woooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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