Chris Sneed
Founder-Led Performance Engineering
Race-bred thinking applied to real-world platforms
Chris Sneed is a founder-led performance engineer focused on building components and systems that survive real abuse—not just controlled dyno pulls.
His approach follows the same philosophy exemplified by Carroll Shelby: race the equipment, break it, refine it, then stand behind what you sell. Performance is not defined by peak numbers alone, but by durability, thermal control, serviceability, and repeatability under sustained use.
Chris’s work is informed by decades of hands-on racing, teardown, testing, and iteration, combined with long-term experience as a performance shop owner and global product developer. His parts are used by customers worldwide and developed with full awareness of real business constraints—cost targets, lead times, supplier realities, customer expectations, and time-sensitive delivery.
Unlike brands built primarily around marketing narratives, Chris operates at the intersection of engineering and operations. He is accustomed to media exposure, customer accountability, and the pressure of delivering working solutions on schedule. Every product reflects not just engineering judgment, but the practical realities of manufacturing, installation, and long-term ownership.
The result is performance engineering rooted in responsibility—not hype.
Platform Experience
Development and validation across:
MINI / BMW platforms
Select other makes and models, ranging from low-production exotics to tube-chassis off-road race vehicles
Current Work
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Performance parts and systems division delivering race-tested, builder-driven solutions for real-world platforms. Products are engineered, validated, and supported by the same operation that builds, races, and services the vehicles—ensuring accountability from concept through deployment.
Design Priorities
- Motorsport-informed development
- Powertrain and thermal durability
- Platform-specific engineering
- Builder-driven product decisions