Curt Hooker passed away recently. Auto editors, not to mention the aftermarket, will instantly know the name, but it wasn't wide spread among enthusiasts. If you purchased an Edelbrock product, it had Curt's influence.
Starting as a shop janitor, it's no surprise he was fascinated by engines, which led him to investigate the dyno room whenever he could. In his 50 year Edelbrock career, he became the head of engine testing and dyno room operations. He had hands-on experince developing and testing Edelbrock products, not to mention scores of engine projects from street to race. It's a testament to his character that he had a sterling reputation for being genuinely nice to work with.
He was one of the greatest names in hot rodding.
Our deepest condolences to his family and friends
Sad day . RIP
Curt was a great friend for over 40 years. His passing was one of four I lost last weekend and a game changer for me. I made some parts for his personal hot rod and he didn't finish it before his passing. I'm gong to get my stuff done so I can enjoy it first. RIP my friend and say Hi to Vic and Bobby Meeks.
Randy