Performance Racing Equipment

"Steve is always a nice guy! He helps figure out what you need and what is right for your application. A shop like that could just sell you parts and take your money but he actually cares about what you're doing."

"I was a regular customer here in 2009 while I was rebuilding a ‘71 Chevy engine. I was young and didn’t know a thing about engines, and barely had a dime to begin with. Steve patiently guided me through the process for weeks on end as I kept returning for parts, and in hindsight, I barely bought any parts - maybe $500 total. He must have spent hours, days even, talking and teaching me about engines, not because I was a customer, but because he cared about the community and auto culture. Since then I’ve worked on a lot of cars and been to even more auto part stores, in just about every state in the country. No doubt Steve runs THE best auto parts store ANYWHERE. More importantly, Steve is one hell of a nice guy from a bygone era where knowledge and service are valued at a premium. If you need quality parts there’s literally no better place than Performance Racing Equipment. And if you value knowledge and service, and appreciate good people , go talk to Steve."

"Always look forward to going to see Steve Tepper - hands down one of the last of the best in Salem for his knowledge of racing parts and tools and tricks of the trade. Steve is a wealth of information, whenever we visit his shop (love the 50's & 60's throwback music and classic car decor) we always learn something new."

"Awsome place went in with my father today and place is amazing. Very knowledgable and nice guy."

"Every time I've been in there he has been very helpful. Prices can be a bit high, but he knows his stuff and usually has it there. Also good at giving advice. He can be a bit cantankerous if you don't know the right words to use, but as long as you don't mind being taught something it a bit of a gruff way, he is well worth the little extra you will pay."