He built three cars for the COPS racing team, personally driving one to a first place finish at the Baja 1000. Jerry has a special ability to keep his business of off-road racing current, competitive and ever-evolving, all the while continuing to win races for four decades. He used he talent to give back, by helping students of local schools in Orange County, California. For nine years, he worked with Coastline Community College, Huntington Beach and Newport Harbor High Schools, placing students in his shop to mentor and introduce them to fabricating.