Jim Dralle

Jim Dralle

Lead Design Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Engineering Manager at Holley Performance Brands - Classic Muscle Business Unit

  • Education

    • Vanderbilt University

      1982 - 1986
      BSME Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Vanderbilt Football Team Received Full Athletic Scholarship for FootballStarting Offensive Center 1983 & 1984 Seasons1984 Blue-Gray All-Star Game Participant

    • El Camino College

      1980 - 1982
      Pre-Engineering

      Activities and Societies: El Camino JC Football Team 1980 & 1981 Starting Offensive Tackle 1980 & 1981Signed Letter of Intent to Play Football at Vanderbilt University in January 1982

  • Experience

    • Edelbrock Corporation

      Sept 1991 - May 2004
      Lead Design Engineer
    • Dralle Engineering

      Jun 2008 - Oct 2009
      Senior Design Engineer - Engine Specialist

      Built and maintained racing engines for vintage racing sports cars, specializing in Shelby Cobras & Mustangs, Vintage 1966-72 Trans-Am, and Vintage 1982-96 IMSA & Trans-Am.Served as Engineer and crew supervisor at vintage sports car races. Was Engineer, Crew Chief, and Spotter for a part-time Mustang Challenge Racing Series Team.

    • Holley

      Oct 2009 - now

      Engineering Manager for the Classic Muscle business unit. Product Manager for Holley Legacy product sector. Engineer and designer of cast aluminum and iron engine components including intake manifolds, exhaust manifolds, oil pans, water pumps, and throttle valves. Products used in performance automotive aftermarket and racing.

      • Engineering Manager

        Jul 2024 - now
      • Senior Product Manager

        Feb 2024 - Jul 2024
      • Senior Design Engineer

        Oct 2009 - Feb 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Product Management Essentials

      Sequent Learning Networks
      Nov 2024