Height:                        6'2"

Weight:                       190 lbs.

Born:                           October 4, 1965

Hometown:                 Barrie, Ontario, Canada

 

 

A dynamic individual with an outgoing personality,  a team player who is totally dedicated to his sport.  Al was born into racing, his father a Motor Sports hall of fame inductee and the proprietor of Performance Engineering, a North American leader in race engine design & manufacturing. Al would spend much of his time after school and on weekends participating in the family business. In a short time his racing interests became a full-time passion. His drive for success in life and his competitiveness on the track is demonstrated by his consistent racing accomplishments.

 
 
 
 
• Recently voted Canadian crew Chief/Tuner of the Year by DragRaceCanada.com.
 
• Currently in his 22nd Year of racing (Started in 1985)
 
• Built first car at the age of 15 years..
 
• Voted Most Improved Pro Driver (IHRA) 2002
 
• Finished in Top 10 Championship Points (IHRA) 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999, 1992, 1991
 
• Best engineered car 1991, 2003
 
• Numerous National ET and MPH records

 

IHRA Event Winning History
 
Al Billes, Pro Mod, Dixie Nationals Jackson, SC 1991
 
Al Billes, Pro Mod, Empire Nationals Leicester, NY 1991
 
Al Billes, Pro Mod, U.S. Open Nationals Darlington, SC 1991
 
Al Billes, Alcohol FC Empire Nationals Leicester, NY 1994
 
Al Billes, Alcohol FC World Nationals Norwalk, OH 1994
 
Al Billes, Alcohol FC Empire Nationals Leicester, NY 1995
 
Al Billes, Pro Modified North American Nationals Epping NH 1999
 
Al Billes, Pro Mod Spring Nationals Rockingham NC 2002
 
Al Billes, Pro Mod Mopar Canadian Nationals Grand Bend ON 2003
 
Al Billes, Pro Mod Motor City Nationals Milan, MI 2004
 
Al Billes Pro Mod World Finals Rockingham, NC 2004

 

 
• NHRA Event Winning History
 
Al Billes Alcohol FC Divisional Race US 131 Dragway, MI 1994
 
Al Billes AMS Pro Mod Mac Tools Gatornationals Gainesville, FL 2004
 
Al Billes AMS Pro Mod Thunder Valley Nationals Bristol, TN 2004
 
Al Billes AMS Pro Mod K&N SuperNationals Englishtown, NJ 2004
 
Al Billes AMS Pro Mod Shootout Las Vegas NV 2004