Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Motorsport Excellence in Lydney
Established in 1986, Simpson Motorsport has built a reputation as a leader in high-performance motorsport engineering and race car preparation. Our expertise spans Le Mans entries, GT racing, and trackday support, with a focus on precision engineering and data-driven performance optimization. We offer comprehensive services including engine building, suspension tuning, and custom carbon fibre fabrication, supported by state-of-the-art facilities like a 1000hp engine dyno and rolling road. Our team combines decades of racing experience with technical innovation to deliver competitive solutions for race, track, and road vehicles.We prioritize client collaboration, ensuring bespoke setups tailored to individual driver preferences and vehicle requirements. With a history of preparing ten Le Mans entries and achieving class victories, we maintain a commitment to excellence in motorsport engineering. Our services extend to road car servicing, classic car restoration, and advanced ECU mapping, catering to a diverse range of automotive needs. Transparency, reliability, and technical mastery form the foundation of our approach, ensuring clients receive unparalleled expertise and support throughout their projects.
Services
Race Car Preparation
Engine Building
Supercharging
Road Car Servicing
Classic Car Restoration
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in motorsport engineering and race car preparation.
- Our team has prepared ten Le Mans entries, achieving class victories in competitive events.
- We utilize a 1000hp engine dyno for precise performance measurement and optimization.
- Our engineers specialize in custom ECU mapping and advanced suspension setup services.
- We provide trackside support and logistics management for GT and endurance racing teams.
Services
Race Car Preparation
We specialize in comprehensive race car preparation, including chassis fabrication, aerodynamic optimization, and safety system installation. Our engineers use advanced tools like suspension alignment equipment and rolling road testing to ensure peak performance. Clients benefit from tailored setups for GT, endurance, and single-seater racing categories.
Engine Building
Our engine building services cover full assembly, blueprinting, and performance modifications for race and road vehicles. Using 3-angle valve cutting and custom component sourcing, we enhance reliability and output. We specialize in BMW, V8, and turbocharged engines for motorsport applications.
Supercharging
We design and install custom supercharging and turbocharging systems for increased power delivery. Our expertise includes manifold fabrication, intercooler setup, and ECU remapping to optimize forced induction performance for track and street use.
Road Car Servicing
We provide servicing for out-of-warranty road cars, including diagnostics, part fabrication, and performance upgrades. Our capabilities extend to sourcing OEM and aftermarket components for BMWs and rare vehicle models.
Classic Car Restoration
Our mechanical restoration services include engine rebuilds and custom part fabrication for classic vehicles. We specialize in recreating unobtainable components while maintaining original specifications for historic race and road cars.
People
Robin Smith
Founder
Robin Smith founded Simpson Motorsport in 1986 after a successful racing career spanning Formula 1, Le Mans, and World Prototype series. He oversees technical operations and race team management.
Questions
What motorsport services do you specialize in?
We specialize in race car preparation, engine building, suspension tuning, and trackside support for GT, endurance, and single-seater racing categories.
Do you work on road cars as well as race vehicles?
Yes, we provide servicing and performance upgrades for road cars, including BMW models and rare out-of-production vehicles.
What engine capabilities do you have?
We build and modify engines from 1-litre units to 8-litre V8s, with expertise in supercharging, turbocharging, and ECU mapping.
Can you restore classic race cars?
We offer mechanical restoration services, including engine rebuilds and custom part fabrication for historic race and road cars.
What facilities do you have on-site?
Our facilities include a 1000hp engine dyno, rolling road, suspension alignment equipment, and carbon fibre manufacturing capabilities.
Do you provide trackday support?
Yes, we offer transport, logistics management, and on-site technical support for trackday and racing events.
Reviews (3)
Atl Plus Motors
Jan 21, 2019
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Either you own 3 series or Le Mans car you'll walk out smiling. The very best you can find. Need to see to believe what they do there.
Nick Williams
Jul 14, 2017
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Good place! Happy to deal with road cars even if they do look a little out of place among all the race car exotica. Recommended.
Nichole Howland
Jul 08, 2013
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I highly recommend Simpson Motorsport , both their eye for detail and talented team are second to none. Whatever your needs be sure to make them your first port of call... I personally promise you won't be disappointed!!
