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To kick things off I figure it might be a good idea for a quick introduction of the men behind not only the blogs you’ll be reading at this site, but also behind VRPerformance.

The “V” in VRPerformance is Eric, a graduate mechanical engineer and the technical force behind the shop. Fittingly, he’s also in charge of the “Tech Talk” category of the VRBlog. He spent his youth moving around the country, including a stint in Germany, but I think he considers himself a product of Iowa since his family’s roots are firmly planted in the Hawkeye state and it’s where he went to university.

The “R” in VRPerformance is yours truly. My name is Horst and I’m the organizational member of the team. I’m also a graduate mechanical engineer but thanks to my prior business experience, I’m the one in charge of keeping the books straight. I’m a real automotive aficionado in the broadest sense and carry International Motorist Press Association credentials which grants me access to the latest scoops from the automotive world, and which I’ll talk about in the “General Automotive” category of the VRBlog.

The two of us met at a local BMW Car Club of America event years ago. Our mutual passion for working on and driving fast cars led to a good friendship and now a business partnership.

Please check back often to see what we’re working on at the shop in our third category titled “Projects”, or see what technical tips Eric has come up with, or the latest news and opinion in my blog. We hope to make this a forum useful for like minded car enthusiasts and certainly welcome your considered feedback.

Cheers.