Will Cronkrite participated in NASCAR racing from 1970 to 1993 as a crew member, crew chief and car owner with drivers Dale Earnhardt, Sr., Ricky Rudd, Mark Martin, Joe Frasson, Cecil Gordon and others. His cars he built raced with the number 96 and 86 primarily.

Mr. Cronkrite (remember, R after the k!) is in the process of writing a book that will be absolutely fascinating with stories of the old "research and design" days and the amazing ways the builders of the day pushed the rules envelope. Cronkrite participated in many racing series and the drivers stories are sure to very informative.

RECENT: Will Cronkrite's background is in mechanical engineering and that has resulted in a keen interest in doing original research and fact gathering, as well as developing organizational skills. Having spent 21 years as a NASCAR crew chief and car owner, he developed a competitive attitude as well as a number of fabricating and assembly skills. After a stint as Director of Research and Development at the Lowe's Motor Speedway and employment as a Design Engineer he became involved in both MAFCA and MARC as a Fine Points Judge. He completed a Wide Bed Pickup that received 481 points that resulted in "The Henry Ford" award, the "MARC of Excellence" award, and the "Raymond H. Matthews" for commercial vehicles at Indianapolis in 2005. At the MARC meet in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2006 the Pickup received 482 points, and at the MAFCA National event in Mansfield, Mass., it garnered First place with 483 points. It received the AACA First Junior Award in Ashville, N.C. He maintains attendance at MARC technical seminars and is actively involved in the pursuit of details and authenticity of the procedures involved with the production of the Model A Ford and their components. In November 2008 he became a member of the MARC Judging Standards Committee.