Ballard Performance LLC

This weekend was one for the books. The boat just never would get happy. We made several adjustments at the track, but it just wasn’t having it. We faced a lot of frustration and challenges this weekend for sure. We didn’t plan on running Sunday, but we did just to try and maybe get a decent hit and good data. Surprisingly, we ended up going rounds and made it to the semis. Who would have thought?

I want to say thanks to my wife, Searcy Elrod, Rob Dent, and Kristen Smith Parham (John) Parham for their continuous encouragement. Most of all, I’m grateful to my family for staying positive and keeping me motivated throughout the weekend.

Special thanks to our sponsors this year: Elrod Team Racing and Sidetrack RV Park.Your support means the world to us!

Despite the setbacks, we learned a lot and gained some valuable experience. We’ll come back stronger next time! Thanks again to everyone for the supportSee ya in Grove!

Happy Memorial Day from Ballard Performance! As we enjoy this day, let's remember and honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.🇺🇸

🚨 SALE ALERT! 🚨 Rev up your style with last year's Ballard performance shirts, now just $15! 🏁 Jake's gearing up for the new racing season, and we're getting ready to order fresh new shirts. But first, let's clear out the old ones! Send us a message if you would like one! We have all
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🚤🔧 Big news from Ballard Performance! Our drag boat is nearing completion for the upcoming season. I've poured countless hours into building it from scratch, sanding, painting, and fine-tuning the motor. We're almost ready to hit the water for testing! Super excited to see what the 2024 racing season holds for us in the Top Eliminator class. Let’s get ready to race! 🏁💥

Transformation alert! Witness the before and after photos of the 3-inch lift on this Gladiator. Elevate your ride and turn heads!

Special thanks to Chris Hogan for choosing Ballard Performance for this upgrade!

It's been a whirlwind at Ballard Performance! I’ve just outfitted a Toyota Tacoma with new upper control arms and Icon reservoir coil overs. Additionally, I’ve given a 2015 Jeep a boost with a 3.5-inch lift, and I’m gearing up to do the same for a Gladiator this weekend. Keep following for more on the latest upgrades!

Are you looking to get aftermarket lift kits or leveling kits installed on your truck or SUV?

Contact Ballard Performance today to learn more about the suspension kits I can do. I can get them installed for you professionally and quickly.

Contact Jake: 501-269-0086

Ballard Performance was happy to help the Vilonia PTO show appreciation to the teachers today. Thank yall for all you do for the kids!

Happy New Year from Ballard Performance!

Now let’s go racing!

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

Got the motor back in this nice square body today.

Still got some things to do. Thank you Denny Root for trusting Ballard Performance!

The 2023 Drag Boat Nationals started out rough but ended up runner up in Pro Jet with Evil Twin Racing . Thank you Searcy Elrod for trusting Ballard Performance during the 2023 racing year.

If you need a motor freshned up before the 2024 race season contact Ballard Performance today!

Getting Obession ready for AZ.

Searcy Elrod Evil Twin Racing

Another busy day at Ballard Performance.

Putting a 2” lift kit on this Suzuki today.

If you would like a leveling kit or lift kit on your vehicle let me know.

Thank you Lindsey Jones and Clint for your business!

It’s been awesome season! Top Eliminator 2023 High Point Champ!!

It was an awesome 2023 race season for Ballard Performance racing Control Issues 2.0 for John Parham. Being our first season we ended up winning high point champ in Top Eliminator. Thank you @eviltwinracing191 for your support all season long and John Parham for letting me race and tune Control Issues 2.0. Now let’s get Obsession @eviltwinracing191 ready for Chandler, AZ! See y’all there!

One of the projects today.

💥Ballard Performance LLC offers the following services:

🏁Builds and Re-Builds Racing Motors
🏁 Stock Motor Rebuilds
🏁 LS Swap
🏁 Body Lifts
🏁Suspension Lifts
🏁Leveling Kits
🏁 Leather Seat Kit Installs
🏁 Airbag installs
🏁 Side by side maintenance repair
🏁 We can even pick up your vehicle for you!

Contact us today!

Fixed the vaccum pump on this cool Fiero today.

The work never stops here at Ballard Performance.

Race recap from this past weekend in Wheatland, MO. This was the final race of the season. We were sitting #2 in points T/E.

Friday was the first day of elimination. Right out of the gate I ran a 7.014 in round 1 of qualifying out of 6 rounds. Which put me as number 1 qualifier for the weekend in T/E which was pretty awesome. The weather was great all weekend. Going into Sunday of eliminations I had the bye 1st round. I ran a 7.07 and felt pretty good going into round 2 of eliminations. The wind had picked up a little bit which pushed the boat around some on the line. Needless to say I red lit in the 2nd round which sucked!

Congrats to George Goff on the win this weekend in T/E.

Thank you Searcy Elrod for your support all season at KDBA and John and Kristen Smith Parham for letting me drive and tune Control Issues 2.0.

It was a good weekend of racing! Now, it’s time to get ready for Phoenix.

Repersenting Ballard Performance LLC this weekend!🏁💙💪🏼

It’s going to be a good 3 day weekend of racing at Lucas Oil Speedway with KDBA Summer Thunder on Lake Lucas.

Ballard Performance LLC merch is available. If you would like a hat or tshirt send us a message. We will ship.

Hats: $35
Tshirts: $25

Ballard Performance t-shirts are now available. $25