About RbD
We believe in the systems approach to modifying vehicles for motor sports. Only in using a series of proven parts, can the driver fully extract the performance out of his or her vehicle. Race By Design provides a winning solution that falls within the strict confines of each class, or can custom tailor one for a driver/car with specific needs.
There are thousands of ways to modify any vehicle, but only a few proven combinations that will provide winning performance. Allow us to assist in planning your modifications in order to: maximize performance per dollar, build a well-rounded vehicle that's reliable and fun to drive, and help avoid bumping into a race class you never wanted to be in.
The automotive performance world is an expensive one to play in. For that reason, you will never see us advertise or sell something that will not give an advantage on the track. We believe there is a place for car shows, subwoofers, and chrome 26 inch wheels…it's just not here.
Whether you have a Mitsubishi Evolution that needs to take down Corvettes, or a Ford Focus you drive to work 5 days a week, let us be your pit crew!
OUR CREW
Blake Erven
Has experience as a service advisor at a dealer as well as independent shop. Blake is well versed in motor sports from drag racing muscle cars at the track to autocrossing front wheel drive imports, and even to rock crawling in a vintage Bronco.
Hobbies include constantly seeking the highest quality and newest parts to put on the RbD site and talking to customers about their own vehicles. He enjoys the autocross environment and watching friends compete. He has completed the PROformance Driving Course at Pacific Raceway.
Past modified vehicles for street and motor sports include: 1984 Mustang SVO, 1988 Mr2, 1998 Mustang Cobra, 1973 Bronco, 2000 Impreza 2.5 RS Cobb Stage 2 w/ street cams, and the current Project MR2 Spyder.
Eric Erven
Has experience in many driving schools and open track days including Pacific Raceway, Bondurant, Skip Barber, Infineon Raceway, Laguna Seca, and Portland International Raceway. Eric is well versed in motor sports including: drag racing muscle cars at the track, autocrossing front wheel drive vehicles, track racing high powered mustangs, and even a short stint of autocross-drifting in efforts to keep a 430 whp Mustang between the cones on a tight course. This was a short-lived event.
Hobbies include assisting in the pits at vintage race days, piloting our project cars at the track, and otherwise living the aftermarket race world. He has completed the PROformance Driving Course as well as many novice and experienced track schools from Bondurant to Skip Barber.
Past modified vehicles for street and motor sports include: 1967 Shelby GT 500, 1988 5.0 supercharged track car, 1969 Torino Cobra (428CJ), 2004 Mustang Cobra, 2006 Altima SE-R, and the current 2002 supercharged Focus SVT plus countless others over the years.