Aaron Henry – Mechanic

From helping friends with their racebikes as a hobby, Aaron Henry jumped into professional racing with both feet.

After graduating from MMI as a certified motorcycle mechanic in 2006, Henry joined Team Hammer and was trained by Keith Perry to build racing engines and prepare chassis at the shop, while also assisting at the racetrack.

Henry is the perfect example of Team Hammer's ability to nurture talent both on and off the track. Henry moved up to building complete 1000cc Superstock machines in 2008. In 2009, Henry showed his versatility by building engines for both the 600cc and 1000cc programs while assisting at the racetrack.

In 2010, Henry was responsible for building and maintaining the #21 M4 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Superbikes, and assisted Crew Chief Frank Aragaki at the racetrack.

In 2011, Henry joined Aragaki in the Team Hammer Contract Services department and worked on Danny Eslick’s #69 GEICO Suzuki GSX-R600s in AMA Pro Daytona SportBike.

For 2012, Henry continues to build engines and is also working with Aragaki on the #36 GEICO Suzuki GSX-R600 ridden by Martin Cardenas in AMA Pro Daytona SportBike competition.

Personal Stats

Born: 1980

Personal Status: Married to Danelle, children Blaine, Aaron Jr., Brantley

Original Hometown: St. Clair, Missouri

Now Living In: Athens, Alabama

First Job As Motorcycle Mechanic: 2007

First Job As Race Mechanic: 2007

Started With Team Hammer: 2007

2012 Rider: Martin Cardenas