Category: Competition, Racing and Track Support

Porsche Competition Transmission Service and UpgradesTransmission technology has gotten supremely sophisticated in the last decade. Porsche’s dual-clutch PDK shifts far faster than the best driver with a manual. But with that performance comes complexity. Fortunately, our Speedsport Tuning Competition Department technicians know how to both optimize and maintain your manual or dual-clutch transmission for maximum track performance. In addition to regular maintenance, we offer a variety of services to help you achieve more engagement on the track and lower your lap times including differential changes, short shifters, sequential shifters, paddle shifter conversions and transmission coolers. Contact us at 203 730-0311 for all your Porsche Competition and Trackside needs.

Porsche Competition Tires and WheelsEveryone knows how important tires are in regards to performance in a street car. But when it comes to track driving, proper tire selection is even more critical. We’ll help you select the correct tires for your car, and mount them up on dedicated wheels. Having an extra set of wheels for your track days pays multiple benefits: it keeps your stock wheels clean and undamaged, you can go with lighter weight wheels which reduce unsprung weight, and you may want to go with a smaller diameter wheel with taller sidewalls which open up more options for track-focused tires. Contact us at 203 730-0311 for all your Porsche Competition and Trackside needs.

Porsche Competition Fabrication and Safety EquipmentAre you looking to create the perfect track machine? We’ve been building race-winning track cars for 30 years and we have the distinction of building the first Cayman track car in North America, way back in 2006. Looking for something even faster? Speedsport has been prepping and maintaining winning Porsche Cup cars since 2001. Speedsport Tuning’s Competition Department specializes in building safe and fast Porsche track and race cars that you can depend on for both optimum performance and uncompromised safety. Combined with our expert track support, we’ll have you bringing home trophies, along with great memories. Track cars are more than just performance. At Speedsport Tuning, safety is key in everything we do. We install top-rated racing seats, harnesses, and fire suppression systems to keep you safe in the event of an incident. We also supply helmets, HANS devices, cool shirts and drink systems to help you stay cool, comfortable and safe while on the track.Contact us at 203 730-0311 for all your Porsche Competition and Trackside needs.

Porsche Competition Data Collection Equipment and InstallationGetting the best out of your car and yourself requires data. You need to know what’s going on at every point on each lap to determine where improvements can be made. At Speedsport Tuning, our technicians can add a data acquisition system to your car to give you all the feedback you need. At track events, we can analyze the data with you after each session and use the information to make adjustments in the car’s set-up to fit your driving style, or show you where you are braking too early or not hard enough, or not using all of the car’s potential. All of this leads to improved performance and lower lap times.Contact us at 203 730-0311 for all your Porsche Competition and Trackside needs.

Porsche Competition Tech InspectionPorsche Club and other organized track groups typically require proof of a tech inspection prior to competing in a Driver’s Education (D.E.) event. At Speedsport Tuning, we conduct the inspection and fill out the form for our customers to insure your car is ready and safe to be on track. Are you a PCA member? We've been proud supporters of regional Porsche Club Chapters for longer than we can remember, and Spencer is a former CVR Chief Instructor. We've hosted Tech Tactics, monthly meetings and special events. And if you attend a major East Coast club race, you'll find our set-up and crew in the paddock, helping our clients get their best results. Not a member? Join up to see what you've been missing.Contact us at 203 730-0311 for all your Porsche Competition and Trackside needs.

Porsche Competition Track SupportTrack events can be incredibly rewarding…and extremely stressful without the proper support team behind you. Our Speedsport Tuning Competition Department will get your car ready beforehand in our facility, and then meet you at the track to give you the support you need. At the track we can handle everything from fuel, wheels and tires, brakes and suspension set-up, to data and video recording and communications. We can even handle the transportation to and from the track. Check our track schedule to see which events we will be attending and book your spot today!Contact us at 203 730-0311 for all your Porsche Competition and Trackside needs.

Porsche Competition Staff

Bryan Shute Director of Racing Operations and Lead Race Technician

Bryan has been leading Speedsport Tuning’s Competition Department for nearly a decade. In addition to his impressive technical expertise and ability to finely tune a racecar, Bryan is responsible for overseeing Speedsport Tuning’s entire Competition Department onsite and offsite operations.

Bryan is a factory-trained and certified Porsche technician who came to Speedsport Tuning after eight years at a top Porsche dealership. He is a UTI Graduate with an Associates Degree in Automotive Technology and a Graduate of the Porsche Training Apprenticeship Program. Bryan is also a member of Connecticut’s Army National Guard. Which might help explain his ability to keep everyone else in the department on their toes.

His favorite car? 1991 Honda Prelude SIContact us at 203 730-0311 for all your Porsche Competition and Trackside needs.

Porsche factory driver and racing icon David Murry was the guest of honor at Speedsport Tuning on Tuesday, February 21. (Photo above of Speedsport Tuning founder Spencer Cox and Porsche factory racer David Murry.) Speedsport Tuning held the event to host the Porsche Club of America’s Connecticut Valley Region Chapter. Before the main event, the hundreds of attendees were treated to a gourmet buffet and tours of Speedsport’s immaculate facilities. The guests were able to interact with Speedsport’s department heads and get up-close and personal with some truly phenomenal machinery on display.

 

“These guys really know how to throw an event,” said Robert, one of the many excited guests. “I’ve never seen a Porsche RSK in person before. And the race shop! All those Cup cars in one place. Wow.” The [...]

 

At the season-ending Daytona PCA race weekend, Speedsport Tuning clients feasted on the asphalt and the podium.

Jack McCarthy won the national GTB3 Championship and set a new lap record at Daytona in his Speedsport-built Cayman.

Charlie Craig won the GTB2 Championship in his rookie season! Charlie also received his first Worker’s Choice Award at Daytona. (Photo above of Charlie Craig at speed on the Daytona banking in his Speedsport Tuning-prepared, championship-winning Cayman!)

Speedsport Tuning founder Spencer Cox won both of his races and clinched the GTC4 National Championship in his GT3 Cup.

Carlos Gomez set a new GTB1 lap record in his Axis of Oversteer sponsored Cayman.

Monticello Motor Club President Ari Straus won both sprints and set a new lap record in his F-Class Boxster. If that wasn’t enough, [...]