Ralph and Dale
Jake Elder
Suitcase Jake" refers to Crew chief Jake Elder, arguably one of the best crew chiefs in the history of the sport. Jake knew what he was doing when it came to cars, but he had a problem settling down or fitting in. He earned the name by never staying with one team long enough to settle down, but by the same token, his brief stays were welcomed by every team that was lucky enough to benefit from his knowledge. Throughout the 70s and 80s he probably lent his expertise to almost every driver on the track, but he always seemed to move on. Even while he was there, he wasn't hard to spot. Jake would be the on who wasn't in any kind of uniform. Usually a short-sleeved shirt was what you would see.
