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Hendricks Motorsports
Unleashing Speed
 386-795-7223
Professional Auto Racing • Mason Ave • Daytona Beach, FL

Unleashing
Speed.

From in-house engine machining to championship-grade engineering, Hendricks Motorsports prepares and campaigns Mazda MX-5 Cup race cars and full sports-car programs. Passion meets expertise in professional racing — built on decades of meticulous preparation in the racing capital of the world.

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Master Machinist · 40+ yrs
Mason Ave Daytona Beach
Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup
100% In-House Build
Master Machinist40+ Years
Mason AveDaytona Beach
Spec SeriesMazda MX-5 Cup
Build100% In-House
Hendricks Motorsports team in matching uniforms standing in front of the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup trailer at the Mason Ave shop
Our Legacy

A Family Legacy of
Championship Racing.

Founded by Buddy Hendricks and managed by Kimberlee Hendricks, our Daytona Beach race shop combines old-school craftsmanship with modern engineering. We don't just service race cars — we build, prepare, and campaign winning programs alongside the drivers who trust us.

Our in-house Master Machinist brings over 40 years of precision engine work, and our race engineers are dialed into every major suspension platform on the grid. From a single-event arrive-and-drive to a multi-season Mazda MX-5 Cup championship campaign, we deliver the speed, the support, and the focus to win.

"Passion meets expertise in professional racing." — dedicated to achieving championship victories through meticulous preparation.

40+
Years Machining
100%
In-House Build
MX-5
Cup Race Team
What We Do

Six Pillars. One Standard.

Whether you race a vintage Porsche, a modern GT3 prototype, or a Mazda MX-5 Cup spec car, Hendricks Motorsports has the expertise to put you on pace.

Engineering & Suspension Setup

Setup, dyno service, and corner balancing across every major damper platform. Our engineers tune for the track, the driver, and the conditions — so you arrive race-ready.

  • Öhlins
  • Moton
  • JRZ
  • Penske
  • Ktech
  • Corner Balance

Damper Service & Rebuilds

Off-season rebuilds and mid-season refreshes on Öhlins, Moton, JRZ, Penske, and Ktech dampers. Bench-tested and dyno-verified before they go back on the car.

"Race team work, suspension work, hot rod work, machining!! All top notch."— Erik Madsen, Google review

  • Rebuild
  • Reseal
  • Dyno Verify
  • Off-Season Refresh

Engine Building & Machining

Full in-house engine building and precision machining. Our 40-year Master Machinist specializes in European exotics and American muscle / LS-based builds — every block, head, and crank cut and assembled under one roof.

  • Porsche
  • Ferrari
  • Lamborghini
  • American V8
  • LS-Based

Mazda MX-5 Cup Programs

Full-season Mazda MX-5 Cup race programs — car prep, transport, and trackside engineering for the spec series we run year-round. Whelen-livery cars, ready when you are.

  • MX-5 Cup
  • Whelen Livery
  • Full Season
  • Spec Series

Sports Car & Prototype Racing

Full-service sports car and prototype racing — car storage, prep, technicians, driver coaching, catering, and travel assistance. Arrive, drive, win.

"Kim is totally pro! A clean well managed shop!"— John Iozzia, Google review

  • Storage
  • Prep
  • Coaching
  • Travel
  • Catering

Trackside Support & Data

Trackside engineers, post-session data analysis, and driver-coaching debriefs. Showing up at the paddock with a Hendricks crew behind you means decisions are made with data, not gut.

  • Trackside
  • Data Analysis
  • Debrief
  • Driver Coaching
How It Works

From First Call to Checkered Flag.

Four steps. No surprises in the middle. Same crew start to finish.

1

Consultation at the shop

Call Kimberlee at 386-795-7223 or stop by Mason Ave. We talk about the car, the program, the budget, and what 'win' looks like for you.

2

Build, prep, and setup

In-house engine machining, suspension setup, and chassis prep at the shop. Bench-tested, dyno-verified, race-ready before it leaves the bay.

3

Trackside support

Transport to the circuit, full-service paddock support, engineering at every session. Crew, catering, and the experience of decades of race weekends.

4

Debrief and refresh

Post-event data analysis, driver-coaching debrief, and off-season rebuilds. Every program ends ready for the next one — not packed away to figure out later.

From the Paddock

What Drivers and Clients Say.

Real reviews from real clients — race teams, hot-rodders, and shop visitors. Verified Google Business Profile.

★★★★★
Verified Google Business Profile reviews — featured below in their authors' words.
★★★★★

"Great place! Race team work, suspension work, hot rod work, machining!! All top notch"

Erik Madsen8 months ago · Google
★★★★★

"Kim is totally pro! A clean well managed shop!"

John IozziaGoogle
★★★★★

"Professionalism and hospitality. I highly recommend"

Matteo Grala year ago · Google
★★★★★

"Very friendly. Won't know exact pricing info until I pick up. (Custom, one-off piece.)"

Kaye WhyeGoogle
Why Hendricks

Meticulous. Personal.
Built to Win.

We're not the largest race shop in Florida — we're the most invested in your result. Every program runs through the same hands, the same standards, the same obsession with detail.

01

Decades of Expertise

40+ years of master-level engine machining on the bench. Knowledge that can't be hired — only earned.

02

Fully In-House

Engineering, machining, prep, and program management under one roof. No outsourcing. No surprises on the invoice.

03

Personalized Service

Every driver, every car, every weekend gets the same focused attention from the people whose names are on the door.

04

Daytona Heritage

Headquartered in the racing capital of the world. Connected to the tracks, the suppliers, and the talent that defines the sport.

Engagement Tiers

Three Ways to Race With Us.

From a one-weekend arrive-and-drive to a full multi-year championship campaign, the engagement scales to fit. Every program is scoped at the shop.

Single-Event
Arrive. Drive. Walk away.
Best for: gentleman drivers who want one weekend at Sebring, Daytona, or VIR with a full crew behind them.
  • Race-prepped car ready at the paddock
  • Trackside engineer and crew
  • Setup tuned to driver + conditions
  • Catering, hospitality, travel logistics
  • Post-session data + debrief
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Championship Season
Full Mazda MX-5 Cup or sports-car season.
Best for: drivers chasing a championship across a full calendar — Daytona, Sebring, VIR, Road Atlanta, Homestead-Miami.
  • Off-season build + setup baseline
  • Trackside crew at every event
  • Driver coaching + data analysis
  • Inter-event refresh + damper service
  • Storage, transport, hospitality
  • Everything in Single-Event
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Multi-Year Program
A program built on multiple seasons of progress.
Best for: drivers and partners committed to multiple seasons of development — engine development, dedicated chassis, repeatable results.
  • Multi-year engine build + dev plan
  • Dedicated chassis and program engineer
  • Custom livery + sponsor integration
  • Off-season machining + rebuilds in-house
  • Year-round storage at Mason Ave
  • Everything in Championship Season
Start the Conversation
Why Hendricks

Boutique Shop vs National Race-Prep Chain.

The big multi-shop race-prep operations all run programs in this market. Here's what's different about a Daytona-based, family-run boutique shop with the Master Machinist on the bench.

Hendricks (Daytona)National Chain
Engine machining done in-houseMaster Machinist on the bench, 40+ yrsOutsourced to a third-party machine shop
Direct contact with the people running itCall Kimberlee at the shop directlyAccount manager queue across multiple programs
Daytona-local — at the racing capital1629 Mason Ave, Daytona BeachOut-of-state, ships cars in for events
Same crew start to finishThe names on the door are at the trackRotating crew across multiple drivers
Damper serviceAll five major platforms — bench-rebuilt + dyno-verifiedSent out to the manufacturer, weeks of downtime
Driver coaching + debriefSit-down debrief after every sessionBrief data dump, on to the next car
Common Questions

Answers Before You Call.

The questions we get most often, with straight answers — not sales-speak.

What spec series do you run?
We campaign Mazda MX-5 Cup race cars in the Whelen-liveried spec series — preparing, transporting, and supporting drivers across the full season. We also run sports car and prototype programs alongside MX-5 Cup, with the same crew and the same standard.
Do you actually do engine machining in-house, or do you outsource?
Fully in-house. Our Master Machinist has 40+ years on the bench and works on Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, American muscle, and LS-based builds. The block is cut, the head is decked, and the engine is assembled at our shop on Mason Ave — never sent out.
What suspension platforms do you service?
Öhlins, Moton, JRZ, Penske, and Ktech. We do setup, corner balancing, dyno service, and full rebuilds. Off-season refreshes and mid-season service are scheduled at the shop — bench-tested and dyno-verified before going back on the car.
Can I bring my own car, or do you supply one?
Both. Some clients arrive with their own car for full prep and trackside support. Others run an arrive-and-drive program in one of our cars — typically the Mazda MX-5 Cup chassis. We scope it at the shop based on the program you want.
What tracks do you run at?
Primarily the Florida and Southeast circuits — Daytona International Speedway, Sebring, VIR, Road Atlanta, Homestead-Miami. Outside the region we travel for the right program, and we can store and transport the car year-round.
What's a typical engagement look like?
It depends on the program. A single weekend at Sebring with full crew is one model. A full Mazda MX-5 Cup season — off-season build, every event prep, year-round storage — is another. A multi-year campaign with engine development and a dedicated chassis is the deepest tier. We sit down at the shop and scope it before any commitment.
Do you do hot rod and street-car work too?
Yes. Per a recent client review: "Race team work, suspension work, hot rod work, machining — all top notch." If it has an engine and you want it built right, the Master Machinist's bench is open.
Leadership

The People Behind the Build.

The names on the door are the names answering the phone — and the names at the track on race weekends.

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Buddy Hendricks
Founder

A lifetime in motorsports — and the relentless drive to build the operation he always wanted to race with. Buddy sets the standard for every program that leaves the shop.

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Kimberlee Hendricks
Manager

The point of contact for every client and every program. Kimberlee keeps the business sharp, the schedule on point, and the experience personal.

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Master Machinist
Engine Builder · 40+ Years

40+ years on the bench. Specializes in Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, American muscle, and LS-based builds. Knowledge that can't be hired — only earned.

Ready to Race?

Whether it's a single weekend or a full Mazda MX-5 Cup season, we'll build you a program that delivers. Stop by the Mason Ave shop, or call Kimberlee at 386-795-7223.

Call 386-795-7223
Or email Kimberlee@hendricks-motorsports.com
Coverage Area

Daytona-Based. Southeast Circuit.

Headquartered on Mason Ave in Daytona Beach. We travel the Florida and Southeast race calendar and store, transport, and support cars year-round.

Daytona Beach (home shop) Daytona International Speedway Sebring International Raceway Road Atlanta VIR Homestead-Miami Speedway Roebling Road PBIR (Palm Beach)
Get In Touch

Visit the Shop.
Call the Team.

We're located on Mason Ave in the heart of Daytona Beach. Reach out about race programs, engineering services, or to schedule a shop visit.

Shop

1629 Mason Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32117

Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Call Hendricks · 386-795-7223