To be successful, one must identify a need and satisfy it.
In 1968, racing enthusiast Gary Holzapfel noticed that many of his friends' broken engines were due to fastener failure.
At that time, there were no commercially available studs and bolts that could meet the challenge.
Holzapfel drew upon his extensive fastener-making experience from a leading aerospace subcontractor and founded ARP (Automotive Racing Products).
Over the years, the company has evolved from a backyard garage workshop into a highly diversified manufacturer with five operational entities in Southern California, covering an area exceeding 200,000 square feet.
These facilities include forging, machining, finishing, and packaging/warehousing in Santa Paula and Ventura, California.
There is even a unique racing-themed restaurant at the main Santa Paula facility called 'Hozy's Grill,' which is open to the public.
Today, ARP's product line features thousands of part numbers and has expanded to include nearly every fastener found in an engine and driveline.
These range from quality high-performance OEM replacement parts to exotic specialty hardware for Formula 1, IndyCar, NASCAR, NHRA drag racing, and marine applications.
