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JRi History
From one man’s inventions to a world renowned suspension solutions provider, JRi Shocks continues to write history.
Follow the journey of JRi Shocks evolution.
NASCAR Shock Developed
August 1, 2007
JRi’s SC/07 Shock introduced new piston and shaft technologies.
Successful Staff – 4 Employees
October 4, 2007
1,500 sq ft headquarters located in Raleigh, NC
Patent Issued!
March 24, 2009
Jeff Ryan’s Orthotic Brace was issued a patent.
Supercross Debut
January 8, 2010
JRi began supplying JGR MX team with a specific JRi damper for Supercross and Outdoor Nationals.
Official Partner of ARCA
January 8, 2011
JRi becomes the official shock designation and shock supplier for ARCA at Daytona and Talladega Superspeedways
SEMA Show
October 30, 2012
JRi exhibits at SEMA for first time and earns Best of Show winner, “Martini Mustang T5R” built by Pure Vision Design, is equipped with JRi suspension
Arctic Cat Supplier
March 17, 2014
JRi becomes an OEM Supplier for the Arctic Cat Wildcat platform.
The Hoonicorn rides on JRi’s
November 5, 2014
Ken Blocks Gymkhana 7 Mustang rides on JRi Shocks
Tackles Three Wheels
February 27, 2015
JRi Shocks offers first factory replacement shocks for Polaris Slingshot
LOLMD Series Champion
December 12, 2015
Jonathan Davenport wins the 2015 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship and a Total of 28 races throughout the year on JRi Shocks.
Daytona 200 Pole Position
March 11, 2016
Geoff May wins the 75th Daytona 200 Pole on JRi Shocks.
New Product
October 30, 2016
JRide version 2.0 launched on the JRi Shocks 1970 Nova
SEMA Battle of the Builders
November 4, 2016
SEMA 2016 Battle of the Builders Winner “Under Pressure” by HS Customs rides on JRi Shocks.
Celebration
June 6, 2017
JRi Shocks 10 Year Anniversary
Road Trip
September 21, 2017
The Goodguys Hall of Fame Tour stopped at JRi
On Air
November 2, 2017
Jeff Ryan featured on Adam Carolla’s CarCast Podcast
Etched in History
March 21, 2018
JRi laser etched our 50,000th part, a Detroit Speed Body Cap
Mean Machine
July 6, 2018
Goodguys Street Machine of the Year 2018 Winner “Tux” by Detroit Speed rides on JRi Shocks
New Product
July 19, 2018
JRi collaborated with Detroit Speed to create a Third Gen Camaro suspension package
Inaugural F3 Americas
August 3, 2018
First F3 Americas Championship Series race ran on all JRi Shocks. Series has since changed its name to FR Americas Championship.
New Ownership
October 31, 2018
Ray Evernham purchases JRi Shocks
Gator Hunting
March 19, 2019
Todd Tutterow wins the 50th Annual Gatornationals and sets the cord as the fastest Pro Mod on JRi Struts and Rear Shocks
Enter to Win
July 12, 2019
The Goodguys 2020 Chevy Nova Giveaway built by Designer Street Rods is equipped with JRi Shocks
Championships
December 1, 2019
JRi Shocks wins 21 Championships in 2019 in an array of racing series