February 11, 2012

02/11- Chris Villasenor of Race Technologies




The Company:
Race Technologies and Brembo
Race Technologies is a Brembo U.S. Commercial Partner and the direct source for Brembo High Performance (HP) Braking Products in North America. Our company currently offers over 650 Brembo High Performance Brake Applications, including more than 1,200 Sport Discs and Performance Pad Applications.
Race Technologies is the leading performance brake supplier to the most accomplished names in the automotive industry. Our products are chosen by championship winning race teams and distinguished automotive tuners.
Our premiere products, expert technical advice and unmatched customer service are here to support you. Whether you are a race team looking for the winning edge, a company interested in building a successful brake program or a an automotive enthusiast looking for the best, we are your Brembo source.
The Guest:
Chris Villasenor
Position: Senior Account Manager / Product Specialist
First Car: 1966 Karmann Ghia – then modded of course…

First “real” Car: 1974 Porsche 914 2.0
Current Car: 2007 VW B6 Passat Wagon 2.0T, 2007 Suburban 4WD, 1962 Rambler American 400 Wagon
Some Fave Cars: 1956 Porsche 550RS Spyder, 1964 Porsche 904 GTS, 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California, Audi Coupe GT Quattro, anything Aston Martin or anything wagon.
Some Current Faves: 997 GT3 RS, C6 Z06, CTS-V (yes, I admit it), Audi RS6 Avant (we all need a 580hp wagon!)
Background: My venture into motorsports started early, going to Laguna Seca with my Dad in the late 70’s for SCCA racing. While I had that first 914 I even met my wife of 15 years (and our RT Accountant) driving through the hills of Santa Barbara, her in a 16V Scirocco. I have been working in motorsports one way or another since 1996. Though a car guy my whole life, I started in the motorcycle industry and at one point traveled national road racing and motocross circuits working directly with factory teams and club raced myself. I have been with Race Technologies for 8 years and thoroughly enjoy the industry especially our customers and our team here, what a great group. Cars, motorcycles and racing both new and vintage are an absolute passion and I am lucky to be involved.

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