Mike Herman, Jr.
"Suitcase" Jake Elder
Jake gave me this plaque a few years back while he was helping us out with our ProCup cars. The plaque reads:
Union 76 Rockingham Pit Club
1978 Champions
Benny Parsons Crew
Crew Chief J.C. "Jake" Elder
World Record Pit Stop 15.977 Seconds.
He autographed the back for me and it'll be one of my cherished items forever.
Jake refused to show up to the banquet for the winners of the pit crew championship after car owner and Rockingham track owner L.G. DeWitt blasted the 72 crew for a poor qualifying session at Rockingham for the American 500. I would presume it was at this banquet where Elder would have formally been presented this plaque. - Spartanburg Herald Journal