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NCC Sponsor Spotlight

Road Race Technologies (RRT)
By Mike Bevels | Photos by Mike Bevels and courtesy of RRT

elcome to the latest installment of NCC Sponsor Spotlight; a series of grasp the extent of their capabilities and services. I had purchased a project car
articles that gives der Bayerische (dB) readers a closer look at the and was searching for a shop to perform a PPI (Post Purchase Inspection in this
sponsors of our National Capital Chapter. In this issue we will learn case, but that's another story). Google quickly revealed that RRT has extensive
more about Road Race Technologies (RRT) - an NCC sponsor dating back to BMW expertise with excellent customer reviews and is conveniently located in
2005 who supports us as the headline Autocross sponsor, volunteers their Sterling, VA. I knew I had chosen the right place when I pulled into their parking
space for Do-It-Yourself (DIY) events, and much more!
lot for the PPI - the lot was full of classic BMWs, modern BMWs, and BMW
First, let's meet RRT's leadership team. James Muskopf founded RRT in racecars alongside a nice mix of Audis, Mercedes, and other makes.
2004. James has a background in Mechanical Engineering, Formula SAE,
Over the last few years, I've learned more about RRT with each visit to their
and professional racing. After initially
shop. They have a great customer
forming a relationship with James as a
waiting area with free WiFi, a big screen
customer, Matt Olson joined RRT in
TV, and complimentary drinks, and they
2007 as co-owner and company
are always happy to chat. I'd find
president. Matt's racing background
myself saying things like, "That's a cool
and business sense has helped grow
E46 M3 wagon. Oh, you built that?"
RRT to become what it is today. Mike
Yes, they built an amazing E46 M3
Olenyn, the general manager, rounds
touring for a customer. "Is that a BMW
out the team with his diverse
M1 parked outside? Oh, you restored
automotive experience, including
that?" Yes, they restored an M1 - the
restoring high-end vintage cars and
iconic BMW from the late 70s, though
working in a renowned machine shop.
I'm sure they've seen their fair share of
James and Matt were gracious
modern 1Ms as well. "I see you have
enough to give me a full tour of their
Dinan parts in the showroom. Oh,
shop on a beautiful Sunday in
you're an authorized Dinan dealer?"
September. During my visit their
Yes, they are an authorized Dinan
(Top) RRT both built and maintains this E63 M6 turnkey track car for a dealer. "Whose race car is parked
enthusiasm and love for their work was
customer. Photo courtesy of RRT. (Above) James and Matt standing in outside? Oh, that's yours?" Enter
very apparent as they recounted stories
front of their shop located in Sterling, VA.
of supporting customers, notable
RRT Racing - across the globe there
racing experiences, and special project cars. A shop tour and listening to are dozens of winning racecars built and prepped by RRT Racing:
interesting car stories - an absolutely enjoyable way to spend part of a weekend! http://www.rrtautomotive.com/performance-services/rrt-racing/
I'll admit that when I first became a customer of RRT in 2016, I didn't fully
While RRT is well known for working on racecars, M cars, and custom

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