After 22 years of private ownership, Baker Engineering has entered into a new corporate chapter.  The company was recently acquired by Waséyabek Development Company, LLC. (WDC).  Rest assured, the change in ownership will not bring significant change to the way we do business. The company name will not change, the faces will not change, and the type of business we conduct will not change.  Jack Jerovsek will continue as President, leading the day-to-day operations.  TJ Grimes will continue to serve our high performance engine customers.  The exciting strategic acquisition is expected to turbocharge opportunities for both Baker Engineering and WDC.  WDC will contribute new resources, experience and energy to our growing business.

WDC is a tribally-owned holding company that manages the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Patawatomi’s non-gaming economic development activities. The company is dedicated to developing a stable, diversified economy for members of the Band and to provide revenue and diverse employment opportunities for Tribal Members.  Their acquisition strategy includes businesses operating in both the commercial and federal sectors.  More importantly, WDC’s acquisition team includes a long-time customer of Baker Engineering, someone we have come to know and trust over the past 20 years.  

Baker Engineering LLC. will continue to serve our corporate and individual customers with the same commitment to high tech, high quality, products and services, and to staying on the leading edge of engine technologies.  Please join us in welcoming WDC to the team.

BEI has expanded it's quality certifications to include AS 9100 and the new ISO 9001:2015 registrations.  The AS 9100D Quality Management System registration allows BEI to manufacture parts for the aerospace industry. Congratulations to the BEI team for making it happen!  

More than 40,000 industry professional visited the PRI show this year, and many of them were stopped by the 3000 Hp billet turbo LS engine BEI had on display, as well as the new Outlaw Pro Mod featuring a twin turbo LS engine designed and built by BEI. Thanks to all of our customers, new and old, that stopped by the booth. It was great to be back in Indy, and great to reconnect with both customers and Pro/Cam distributors. 

For the second consecutive year, Tom Thomas has been crowned the NASCAR Whelen All-American Michigan State Champion in Division 1.  Thomas accumulated points at both Kalamazoo Speedway and Berlin Raceway throughout the season to earn this award.  State Champions are recognized at a NASCAR Home Tracks banquet at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlott, NC. Along with prize money and trophies, winners also receive a new fire suit with Michigan State Champion embroidered, racing shoes and other prizes."It's really cool and a great honor. And Baker Engineering has helped make this possible," commented Thomas. NASCAR keeps track of the top 500 in National points as well and this year Thomas ranked 54th in the Nation.

Jon Capizzi's L33-powered Fox body Mustang was not only the fastest car at the track during LS Fest East, but the fastest stock bottom end LS in the world!  Jon's fastest pass was a 7.72 at 174.57 in the quarter-mile—shattering his previous record by nearly a full tenth of a second. Baker Engineering's custom camshaft played a big part in this engine's success. Watch the pass and read more at http://www.lsxmag.com/news/watch-the-fastest-stock-bottom-end-ls-in-the-world-go-7-72/

Dave Lake and the 97L modified team won the Modified Championship at Berlin Raceway, topping off the season with another feature win. Congratulations to Dave and the entire Racing Awareness crew. Every victory for this team is also a victory for the kids at Helen DeVos Childrens Hospital.  Racingawareness.com

 As the season wraps up, thing are heating up at the track.  Baker engines powered the winners in three separate classes on August 19 at Berlin Raceway. Congratulations to Tom Thomas and Terry VanHaistma for winning the Super Late Model features, and Dave Lake for taking the checkered flag in the Modfieds. Great night for the Racing Awareness crew!