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Hennessey â making fast cars faster for 30 yearsMatthys Ferreira
In 1991 John Hennessey modified a 3000GT VR4 and went on to set a world-class record at Bonneville and then also won the Unlimited Class at the Silver State Open in Nevada.
Over the past 30 years, Hennessy has enhanced hypercars for more than 12 000 customers.
John Hennessey, company founder and CEO, said âAt the end of 1991, looking back at that year of motorsport, I realised Iâd learned the first rule of auto racing â if you want to make a small fortune in racing, start with a larger one! To continue my passion, I knew Iâd have to find a way to pay for it. So, I thought, if Carroll Shelby and Alois Ruf could make a living by building and modifying cars then maybe I could too â thatâs how our company began.â
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Hennessey celebrates 30 years of making fast cars go faster
By Pritesh Ruthun
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JOHANNESBURG/SEALY, TEXAS: 1991 was a great year for John Hennessey. He modified his 3000GT VR4 daily driver and competed in the Pikeâs Peak Hill Climb and Nevada Open Road Challenge races.
The year continued with Hennessey setting a class record at the Bonneville Salt Flats and winning the Unlimited Class at the Silver State Classic open road race in Nevada.
Alongside modifying his car and racing, 1991 also saw John marry the love of his life, Hope, who founded the business with him the after returning from their honeymoon.
Hennessey celebrates 30 years of making fast cars faster
John Hennessey reflects on being a speed pioneer and the family support, great customers and fast cars that have shaped Hennessey Performance since 1991
- Powered by passion: 1991-2021 - Hennessey celebrates 30 years of making fast cars faster
- Company has evolved into a global brand and hypercar manufacturer, employing 50 people producing more than 500 customer cars a year
- Special 30-year celebration podcast charts the history of Hennessey
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SEALY, Texas, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Building a world-renowned tuning business on the foundation of strong family support, John Hennessey s company has created more than 12,000 customer cars since it was founded 30 years ago and has now evolved into a global brand manufacturing its own hypercar.