[Tom Vaught]

Mike Urich, for being a Vice President at Holley (in Warren, Michigan), was a "Real Deal" Holley Carb Expert.

Same can be said for Chuck Gulledge, another Holley Carb Expert, RIP, and Marty Brown, RIP.

More info:

"There was more to it than just the money. To understand, you have to know something about how and why QFT came to be in the first place. The company was started by Marvin Benoit and Marty Brown, both long-time Holley employees and two of the main driving forces behind much of the technological progress Holley made during the 80's and early 90's. In a move that has become almost standard operating procedure at Holley, Marvin and Marty were both handed their pink slips right before their retirement packages were about to vest. Neither of them were the type to take this sitting down, and in true 11th Commandment - "Thou shalt not let the bastards get away with it" form, they started a competing carburetor company. Several other former Holley employees who were also sick of the way Holley was doing business and treating people joined them, and QFT became one of the major players in the industry. Marty Brown passed away several years ago, leaving Marvin Benoit as principle owner.

This is purely my opinion, but I think Marvin Benoit always planned on forcing Holley into the position of having to buy QFT. You have to admit - there is a certain satisfaction that comes with making the same people who used you for years - and then summarily kicked you to the curb when it became financially expedient to do so - bow and kiss the ring. And from the numbers I've heard, yes...he did make sure the price stung a bit for Holley."

The majority of that quote is right on the money.

Tom V.