Perkins Engineering

Perkins Engineering Perkins Engineering, the business and motor racing team founded and run by Larry Perkins. Perkins Engineering. Larry Perkins

I started the business with my wife, Raelene, in 1985. We started with one full time employee, no racecars, no engines and no money or sponsors. Over time we built a steady, successful race team, with complete emphasis on sound engineering and competitive machinery, which allowed us to build up a very strong customer base. From 1985 to 2012, Perkins Engineering built 49 V8Supercars, 198 Race Engin

es, Won three Bathurst’s, three Sandown/Queensland 500’s, over 20 race wins, and three pole positions, plus we supplied and maintained the engines for seven consecutive Formula Holden (Brabham) Gold Star Titles. Over those years, the business grew respect and recognition in the Australian Motor Racing industry, and at times employed in excess of 50 people. We were also extremely proud to represent the many sponsors and supporters that chose to be with our team. Our thanks extend to Holden and Castrol for over 20 years of support and of course thanks to our last sponsor, and an industry first; Jack Daniel’s. I also enjoyed tremendous on-track success with many drivers and co-drivers, including the late Denny Hulme, Peter Brock and Gregg Hansford, and also to current drivers Russell Ingall, Steven Richards and Todd Kelly, to name a few. None of this success would have been possible without the huge efforts, loyalty, commitment and dedication of the people that were Perkins Engineering, and not to specifically mention; Barry Abbettmeyer, Shaun Hockey and my PA Kim Menzies would be a disservice to them. I fought many battles on the track, in the boardroom and in the Stewards room, however I can proudly say that I feel I contributed my part to the huge success of V8Supercars.

This isn’t exactly PE but it’s LP and it’s awesome!
16/07/2026

This isn’t exactly PE but it’s LP and it’s awesome!

Boro was a Formula One team from the Netherlands run by the brother...

IN STOCK: We had a request for big boy sizes to be re-stocked, so 5XL T-Shirts for the following styles are now in stock...
13/07/2026

IN STOCK: We had a request for big boy sizes to be re-stocked, so 5XL T-Shirts for the following styles are now in stock!

https://perkinsmotorsport.com/collections/featured-products/products/f-k-off-were-with-larry-11-bathurst-t-shirt?variant=48124117647512

https://perkinsmotorsport.com/collections/featured-products/products/perkins-engineering-1991-bathurst-vn-peter-brock-05-t-shirt-black?variant=48088098570392

Perkins Engineering 1991 Bathurst VN Peter Brock 05 T-Shirt - Black Continuing with our "PE Car" T-Shirts from a few years ago, which included the 1993 VP, 1986 VK and 1992 VL. Quality T-shirt featuring the Peter Brock #05 PE Built Holden Commodore on the front and PE logo. As per images/photos. Ret...

NEED YOUR HELP!We're restoring these CV8R 18x8 wheels off a Holden Commodore Thunder SS Ute (circa 2006-07) for a custom...
13/07/2026

NEED YOUR HELP!

We're restoring these CV8R 18x8 wheels off a Holden Commodore Thunder SS Ute (circa 2006-07) for a customer.

Unfortunately one is damaged beyond repair, so we are looking for one to acquire, buy, beg, borrow or steal!!!

There's one on eBay in NSW and one on GumTree in WA, just putting the word out incase someone in Melbourne or North Western Victoria has one!

Let us know!

Cheers

NEW YOUTUBE EPISODE NOW ONLINE!Find it here: https://youtu.be/L3gaBFMjLBwLP called in to the shop to check out PE013! We...
12/07/2026

NEW YOUTUBE EPISODE NOW ONLINE!

Find it here: https://youtu.be/L3gaBFMjLBw

LP called in to the shop to check out PE013! We chat about the restoration and the 1991 Season and answer some questions people have been asking!

For Perkins Engineering and Perkins Motorsport merchandise, parts a...

IN STOCK: 1991 PERKINS ENGINEERING #05 #11 RETRO CAP !Thanks to everyone who pre ordered these caps, makes it all poss...
11/07/2026

IN STOCK: 1991 PERKINS ENGINEERING #05 #11 RETRO CAP !

Thanks to everyone who pre ordered these caps, makes it all possible!

So we’ve done a 1993-1997 Castrol themed retro cap, and now the 1991 PE retro cap, the question is, what should we do next!!??

Drop your thoughts in the comments below

With the news of Derryn Hinch’s passing yesterday, it seemed like an appropriate time to share these fantastic photos we...
11/07/2026

With the news of Derryn Hinch’s passing yesterday, it seemed like an appropriate time to share these fantastic photos we came across last year thanks to Chevron Publishing.

The story goes that during the 1991 Bathurst 1000, Derryn was strapped into the passenger seat of PE013 alongside Peter Brock for a hot lap around Mount Panorama - during Qualifying!

The photos capture a relaxed Peter Brock behind the wheel, “Hinch” written across Derryn’s helmet, and a young Dean “Curl” Orr helping strap him in before heading out.

A very cool piece of Bathurst history and a great reminder of a unique moment from 35 years ago.

RIP Derryn Hinch.

Nearly finished under the bonnet of PE013! Time for some fresh Castrol using the Vintage GTX glass oil measure! We still...
11/07/2026

Nearly finished under the bonnet of PE013! Time for some fresh Castrol using the Vintage GTX glass oil measure!

We still use Castrol EDGE 25W-50 which is effectively still GP50 from the early 1990’s.

This is very exciting! Castrol Racing Australia & New Zealand gearbox oil going into PE013.We still use Castrol Transmax...
23/06/2026

This is very exciting! Castrol Racing Australia & New Zealand gearbox oil going into PE013.

We still use Castrol Transmax Limited Slip 80W-140 (Formerly called SAF-XA) in both the Gearbox and Diff, as per 1991 and today.

Our latest YouTube Video is now online.Episode 96: Update on the progress of PE013 Restoration we look at the PE ECU mou...
14/06/2026

Our latest YouTube Video is now online.
Episode 96: Update on the progress of PE013 Restoration we look at the PE ECU mounts and more!

For Perkins Engineering and Perkins Motorsport merchandise, parts a...

Radiator ducting, stone guard/mesh protection and radiator in PE 013 ✅
12/06/2026

Radiator ducting, stone guard/mesh protection and radiator in PE 013 ✅

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