Many of us at ACME Hi-Performance Laboratories had the opportunity to work with and directly for Jim Perkins through the years. We are saddened to hear of his death. Jim was a major figure in the automotive world and his presence will certainly be missed.
More information/background on Jim Perkins:
https://www.autonews.com/executives/jim-perkins-who-led-lexus-launch-and-rescued-corvette-dies
https://www.motortrend.com/news/jim-perkins-interview/
https://www.corvettemuseum.org/learn/about-corvette/corvette-hall-of-fame/jim-perkins/
*photo by Motor Trend