Designed. Engineered. Manufactured.
Performance and aftermarket parts — from individual components to complete assembled systems and built-to-order vehicles. One brand. Three continents. Since 1979.
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In 1979, Pete had a problem. The parts available weren't good enough for the engines he was building. So he made his own.
What started as one engine build turned into two, then three, then a workshop full of local racers who'd heard about the quality of the work. Pete's Performance opened in a modest garage, built on a straightforward principle: if you're going to put your name on a part, you'd better make it yourself.
Pete's Performance — where it all startedAs demand grew, so did the operation — tooling, machinery, and eventually, full in-house manufacturing. The name changed from Pete's Performance to Speedmaster, but the standard never did. Pete's son Jason grew up in that workshop, learning the trade at his father's side. He now leads a company that spans three continents and more than 500 employees — still building under one name, still manufacturing in-house.
The garage is long gone. The principle isn't.
"My dad built engines for people he knew. I watched him do it as a kid — every part checked, every clearance measured, nothing left to guesswork. That's still how we think about it. The tools changed. The scale changed. The standard didn't."
— Jason Kencevski, CEO & Founder's Son
From Radiator to Rear End
Designed. Tested. Manufactured.
The Speedmaster catalog spans thousands of SKUs across engine, drivetrain, air and fuel delivery, ignition, electrical, cooling, and accessories — for street, race, hot rod, restoration, and marine applications. Every product is designed and engineered in-house.
Individual Components
The foundation of the catalog. Cylinder heads, intake manifolds, camshafts, connecting rods, crankshafts, pistons, rocker arms, valve covers, timing sets, oil pumps, distributors, starters, water pumps, pulleys, and thousands more — across Chevy, Ford, Chrysler, and Pontiac applications.
Complete Assembled Systems
Cylinder heads, top end kits, engine rotating assemblies, EFI systems, supercharger kits, third member assemblies, transmissions, and crate engines — selected, matched, assembled, and tested before they ship. Built in Speedmaster's own assembly departments.
Built-to-Order Vehicles
Complete car builds from radiator to rear end. The Blackbird® Daytona Coupe, Blackhabu® '65 Cobra Roadster, Blackbetty® '33 Coupe, and BlackGT® GT40 — each built by hand in Speedmaster's California facility, combining period-correct aesthetics with modern engineering.
This is Speedmaster
In-House — From Design to Delivery
Most aftermarket brands source parts and apply their label. Speedmaster designs, engineers, and manufactures in its own facilities. That distinction defines everything — from how products are developed to how they perform.
Engineering
Every Speedmaster product begins with in-house design and engineering. From concept through CAD, prototyping, and production tooling — the process stays internal. The result is a catalog built on engineering rationale, not sourcing convenience.
Testing & Validation
Products carrying the Speedmaster Track Proven badge have met strict entry and exit criteria through real-world testing — on the road, on the track, and in marine applications. Critical components carry SFI Foundation certification across multiple specs, and Speedmaster holds NHRA approval for crankshafts.
Operations & Scale
Speedmaster's Rialto, California distribution center operates across 799,960 square feet of inventory on a fully automated conveyor system — 10 seconds of maximum human handling time per parcel. The facility ships to over 98% of the US in two days or less.
On the Track. In the Culture.
Speedmaster has a longstanding presence in professional motorsport — as a sponsor, manufacturer, and co-developer of race-proven components.
Speedmaster is the full primary sponsor of Josh Hart's Top Fuel Dragster with John Force Racing — the most decorated team in drag racing history. Hart won the 2026 NHRA Gatornationals in the Speedmaster livery's debut race. The partnership extends beyond sponsorship — Speedmaster and JFR co-developed the USA-ProStreet™ 8-71 Billet Supercharger, bringing championship-grade blower technology to the street.
In 2026, Speedmaster also signed Melanie Johnson as a primary-sponsored driver in NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster — expanding the brand's presence across multiple professional categories in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
Speedmaster's motorsport footprint also includes previous sponsorship in NASCAR and over 20 drag racing championships across professional categories.
On the road, the Speedmaster roadshow covers 16 states and 15,000 miles annually across 24 scheduled events — putting the brand and product directly in front of builders and enthusiasts.
At the industry level, Speedmaster has earned 27 SEMA Global Media Awards across 14 years — and the CEO has been selected as a finalist for SEMA's GEN III Innovator of the Year.
The Company We Keep
Milestones
The story is still being written.
Follow what's next — from product launches and race results to the people and partnerships behind the brand.