Jeff Arend is a busy man

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JEFF AREND HAS FOUND HIMSELF WITH AN UNEXPECTED BUSY FUNNY CAR SCHEDULE | Competition Plus

Just six weeks ago, Jeff Arend wasn’t planning on racing or driving any type of Funny Car. Then, the veteran NHRA driver had an unexpected change of plans in a good way. “Matt Bynum, who is Del Worsham’s car chief (on Alexis DeJoria’s Funny Car), called up and asked if I wanted to drive his...

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[Big Ray]

Cannot find a better shoe to put in a car than Jeff. Having someone who not only can mash the throttle but knows when to say when and save parts is irreplaceable. I think it comes from driving so many different cars with varying levels of funding.

 

[Rich D]

Jeff is a talented wrench as well. My first recollection of him in racing was at my home track when he worked on Al Billes' recently purchased Newberry TAFC. Around that time I think Jeff still drove his blown altered. He has done a lot.

 

[Randy]

Not a bad bowler, either.

 

[James]

Wish he was still in that yellow flopper.

 

[stitcherbob]

Jeff was the fastest ‘Mater until that Top Fuel guy had to go and ruin it….

 

[jgrigz]

He and Phil Burkhart are two drivers that can step in a drive anything.