Northern California Sports Car Racing & Autocross Organization
Joe Huffaker, Jr inducted into the SCCA Hall of Fame
January 19, 2020Congratulations to Joe Huffaker, Jr inducted into the SCCA Hall of Fame.
“Little” Joe Huffaker, the son of 2017 SCCA Hall of Fame inductee Joe Huffaker, has made a big mark in Sports Car Club of America road racing. At an early age, the younger Huffaker helped out around his father’s garage before “officially” joining Huffaker Engineering in the early 1970s. Over the years he gathered a lot of useful knowledge, from his father and great drivers and mechanics, before taking over the business in 1991 when his father retired.
The younger Joe, however, didn’t just continue his father’s work. He significantly expanded the operation to become a force throughout SCCA Club Racing and Pro Racing, maintaining the highest possible standards in car construction and presentation, regardless of the series. As proof, note the fact that Huffaker Engineering has produced over 35 SCCA Runoffs® National Championship cars and claimed three SCCA Trans Am titles. Their successful record has earned the Huffakers the honor of being the very first father-son duo to be inducted into the Sports Car Club of America Hall of Fame.
Beyond his car and engine building prowess, “Little” Joe — who actually stands 6 feet 5 inches tall — is an equally talented racecar driver. He has too many wins to count in SCCA road racing competition. But a couple highlights, as of 2019, include his 13 poles at the Runoffs and 10 National Championships gathered up across two different classes in cars he designed, built and prepared — a feat that stands as testament to Joe’s immense talent.
Joe Huffaker, Jr seen with wife Leslie Huffaker.
Dennis Dean, former SFR member and previous Hall of Fame winner and Joe Huffaker Jr and Hall of Fame winner trophy.
Photos by: Lynne Huntting