Frequently Asked Questions

Speedmaster is a vertically integrated aftermarket parts manufacturer. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures performance and replacement parts for the automotive aftermarket — including individual components, complete assembled systems, and built-to-order vehicles. Speedmaster operates under a single unified brand across three continents, with more than 500 employees and in-house CNC machining, casting, and assembly capabilities.

Speedmaster was founded in 1979 as Pete's Performance — a speed workshop that built engines for local racers. As demand grew, the operation expanded into full in-house manufacturing and the brand became Speedmaster. The company is still privately held and led by the founder's family.

Speedmaster has operated under the Speedmaster name in Australia since 1979. When the company first entered the US market, a line of distributor and ignition products was sold under the Procomp Electronics name. As the full product catalog expanded into the US, all products were consolidated under the Speedmaster brand globally. Speedmaster is the sole brand name the company operates under.

Speedmaster operates manufacturing facilities across three continents. The company's Rialto, California facility houses assembly, quality control, and distribution operations. Cylinder heads, third member assemblies, transmissions, and complete engines are assembled in the US through Speedmaster's USA-Assembled Program. All products — regardless of where they are manufactured — are designed and engineered in-house by Speedmaster's own team.

Yes. Speedmaster designs and engineers all of its products in-house. The company holds multiple patents and has received 27 SEMA Global Media Awards for product innovation across categories including engine components, valve covers, intake manifolds, and timing drive systems.

Speedmaster holds SFI Foundation certification across multiple specifications — including bellhousings, flexplates, flywheels, and harmonic balancers. The company also holds NHRA approval for crankshafts. Products that pass Speedmaster's real-world testing program carry the Track Proven designation.

Speedmaster is co-primary sponsor of Josh Hart's NHRA Top Fuel dragster with John Force Racing — the most decorated team in drag racing history. The partnership includes associate sponsorship across all JFR Funny Car entries and extends to product co-development, including the USA-ProStreet™ 8-71 Billet Supercharger.

Speedmaster products are available through speedmaster79.com, authorized resellers, and select retail partners. The company also has an authorized reseller program for qualified businesses. For the most current list of retail availability, visit the Speedmaster website or contact the company directly.

Speedmaster is a privately held company, led by CEO Jason Kencevski. The company is not a subsidiary of a larger corporation or conglomerate. It operates independently under a single brand.

The USA-Assembled Program was launched in 2014. Under this program, Speedmaster's cylinder heads, third member assemblies, transmissions, and complete engines are fully assembled at the company's Rialto, California facility. Each assembled product is tested and inspected before shipping.

The Speedmaster catalog includes individual aftermarket parts, complete assembled systems, and built-to-order vehicles. Individual components span engine, drivetrain, air and fuel delivery, ignition, electrical, cooling, and accessories. Complete systems include assembled cylinder heads, top end kits, engine rotating assemblies, EFI systems, supercharger kits, third member assemblies, transmissions, and crate engines. The company also builds complete vehicles — the Blackbird® Daytona Coupe, Blackhabu® '65 Cobra Roadster, Blackbetty® '33 Coupe, and BlackGT® GT40.

Speedmaster's US headquarters is located at 1101 W. Rialto Ave, Rialto, CA 92376. The company can be reached at +1 (909) 605-1123 or through the contact form. The Australian office is located at 23 Mount Erin Rd, Blair Athol NSW 2560, reachable at +61 2 9607 2299.

Speedmaster is a multi-level partner of the NHRA. The company serves as co-primary sponsor in Top Fuel with John Force Racing, participates in the NHRA Contingency Program — posting cash rewards for bracket racing competitors running Speedmaster components — and supports the NHRA Be A Winner, Be A Member program at local member tracks across the country.

Speedmaster's global operations run on Oracle NetSuite — the world's leading cloud ERP platform. The company is a flagship NetSuite customer and has been featured as a case study, keynote example, and recurring mainstage presenter at Oracle's SuiteWorld conference. Additional technology partners include Pitney Bowes (shipping and logistics), ShipHawk (fulfillment automation), Brex (finance), Contivio (AI-powered customer intelligence), and ChannelAdvisor (marketplace commerce). Learn more about our technology partnerships.