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.

24/05/2026

Here's our latest video on PE 013! It has been to the sign writers and it looks absolutely unreal! Very high attention to detail thanks to Scott Williams and Slipstream Signs in Sunbury, Victoria.

NEW PE RETRO CAP NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER! FIND IT HERE: https://perkinsmotorsport.com/collections/featured-products/...
24/05/2026

NEW PE RETRO CAP NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!

FIND IT HERE: https://perkinsmotorsport.com/collections/featured-products/products/pre-order-1991-perkins-engineering-05-11-retro-cap

Following on from our previous 1993-1997 PE Retro Themed Cap, we have created an awesome 1991 PE Retro Cap! Perkins Engineering logo matching the sponsors logo from 1991 on the front, #05 and #11 on either side. This cap looks just awesome!

NOTE: This is a PRE-ORDER, stock is due to arrive in early July for immediate despatch. FIRST 50 ORDERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE "PE #05 BATHURST 1991 BUMPER STICKER"

Get in quick, stock will be limited and these will move pretty quickly!!

NEW PE YouTube Video is now online! Watch it here: https://youtu.be/Vvojfhc1XbQPE 013 has been to the sign writers and i...
24/05/2026

NEW PE YouTube Video is now online! Watch it here: https://youtu.be/Vvojfhc1XbQ

PE 013 has been to the sign writers and it looks absolutely unreal! Very high attention to detail thanks to Scott Williams and Slipstream Signs in Sunbury, Victoria.

Engine ready to fit to PE 013 💪
23/05/2026

Engine ready to fit to PE 013 💪

It’s been another busy week at PE! We have another video update on PE013 coming out on Sunday night!Over 50,000 views on...
22/05/2026

It’s been another busy week at PE! We have another video update on PE013 coming out on Sunday night!

Over 50,000 views on our dyno video! Thanks for the support! If you haven’t seen it, here it is: https://youtu.be/jTgpMjQ3pDY?si=E9kCaCbA5WK4RTGb

We will try and get back to everyone’s comments and questions over the weekend.

Cheers
PE

The time is here, the video many of you have been waiting for is now online!

Episode 93: Peter Brock's 1991 Bathurst Top 10 Shootout Larry Perkins Holden Engine on the dyno

Find it here >>> https://youtu.be/jTgpMjQ3pDY

Many thanks to Barry Rogers, Gypsy, St**fy, Squid, Les and everyone at Garry Rogers Motorsport for letting us run the "Iron Lion" on their new Dyno.

This video isn't as funny as the teaser video we shared during the week, but its raw footage of mapping the engine and power runs.

We even talk horsepower numbers from 1991 and release today's power figures!

17/05/2026

The video a lot of our supporters have been waiting for - Peter Brock's 1991 Bathurst Top 10 Shootout Engine built by Perkins Engineering - back on the dyno!

The time is here, the video many of you have been waiting for is now online! Episode 93: Peter Brock's 1991 Bathurst Top...
17/05/2026

The time is here, the video many of you have been waiting for is now online!

Episode 93: Peter Brock's 1991 Bathurst Top 10 Shootout Larry Perkins Holden Engine on the dyno

Find it here >>> https://youtu.be/jTgpMjQ3pDY

Many thanks to Barry Rogers, Gypsy, St**fy, Squid, Les and everyone at Garry Rogers Motorsport for letting us run the "Iron Lion" on their new Dyno.

This video isn't as funny as the teaser video we shared during the week, but its raw footage of mapping the engine and power runs.

We even talk horsepower numbers from 1991 and release today's power figures!

Original PE built Holden Engine from Peter Brock’s 1991 Bathurst Top 10 Shootout on the Garry Rogers Motorsport dyno. Vi...
17/05/2026

Original PE built Holden Engine from Peter Brock’s 1991 Bathurst Top 10 Shootout on the Garry Rogers Motorsport dyno.

Video will be online tonight from 7.30pm AEST on our Perkins Engineering YouTube Channel.

In the video we reveal original power figures from 1991 and power figures from the dyno today and some engine specifications.

As we get ready for tomorrow nights Engine Dyno video, let's re-live our most recent dyno video!Watch it here: https://y...
16/05/2026

As we get ready for tomorrow nights Engine Dyno video, let's re-live our most recent dyno video!

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/jj6jpZwRay4

This was Episode #38 from November 2022! This was an original PE built "Twin Throttle" Race Engine which has since been sold. This was a very similar spec engine to what would've started the 1991 season in PE 013.

12/05/2026

Here's a little teaser for our next PE YouTube Episode!

On Sunday 17th of May at 7.30pm, we will be dropping Episode #93 - Peter Brock's 1991 Bathurst Top 10 Shootout Larry Perkins Holden Engine on the GRM dyno!

Incase you can't tell, we always have a great time down at GRM!

10/05/2026

Here's our latest video! This is episode 92 and on this episode we catch up with Larry Perkins on the farm and see how his projects are coming along!

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