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Ron Fournier
Ron Fournier's career as a metal fabricator spans more than 35 years and across the custom automotive, aircraft and motorcycle industries. His career began with Holman and Moody in 1964, and since that time racing greats such as Roger
Penske, A.J. Foyt, Kar Kraft and Bob Sharp Racing have all utilized Ron's unique skills to transform metal into various components for their championship-winning race cars. General Motors, Ford and Chrysler have also contracted for his fabrication and training services. In the mid-Seventies, Ron founded Race Craft, which soon developed a reputation as one of the finest metal fabrication shops in the country. Ron and his wife, Susan, have written two books now considered essential references in the automotive metal work field: Metal Fabricator's Handbook and Sheet Metal Handbook. In 1984 Metal Fabricator's Handbook received a Moto Award, the highest achievement in automotive journalism.
In 1991, Ron and his family founded Fournier Enterprises, a custom metal fabrication company with a variety of business divisions including full-size custom built vehicles, Metal Fabrication Workshops, instructional videos, tool design and development as well as a line of hand fabricated vintage racing models.
Rumor has it -- his talented daughter Nichole runs the show!
Ron is honored to have two of his models, "The Fuel Injection Special" and "The John Zink Special" on display at the Indianapolis Speedway Hall of Fame Museum next to the original classics. Current projects include a 1938 Bugatti body build, a one-off aluminum bodied roadster and a full schedule of workshops, and industry show appearances. Through the years Ron has worked diligently to promote the craft of metal work and has placed an emphasis on education and training so that the art to which he has dedicated his life's work will continue to thrive for many years to come.
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