Who is Race-Rite?
Patrick Billings
Race-Rite was founded in 2024 by Patrick Billings with the goal of providing thorough, meticulous, transparent services to racers at Harris Hill Raceway. Patrick discovered his passion for all things mechanical early, at the age of 8, when he rebuilt his first engine—in a Suzuki LT185 4wheeler. During his teenage years in southeast Austin, he furthered his automotive skills by installing sound systems in his friends' cars. In 1999, Patrick started his professional career in the automotive industry. He further developed his skills working on high-end vehicles like Ferrari, Lotus, Panoz, and more from 2003 to 2007. His dedication and proficiency earned him a Master Technician certification with Lotus, where he also shared his expertise by teaching training courses. Following this, Patrick immersed himself in working on European cars and engaging in special projects at a local shop, while exploring the realm of race car applications through his family's race cars in his free time. Enjoying the distinct challenges that race cars presented, he has found a deep satisfaction in this particular niche. He is thrilled and eager to share his deep passion for high-performance vehicles with all the valuable customers who walk through the doors of Race-Rite Performance Center.
Patricia Billings (Van Sickle)
Race-Rite wouldn’t exist if not for the support and behind the scenes work of Patrick’s wife, Patricia. Patricia wholeheartedly supports Patrick's passion for working on cars. Serving as the "crew chief" during the team's endurance races, she provides not only organizational skills but also unyielding moral support whenever needed. Professionally, she brings her expertise in taxes and accounting to the table, handling all the “computer stuff” and manages logistics for the company. Patricia finds genuine enjoyment in her professional role, seamlessly balancing her own career with her commitment to supporting Patrick's endeavors in the high-performance vehicle world.
Together, Patrick and Patricia have a daughter, Daisy. Daisy attended her first race at just 3 months old and hasn’t slowed down since. When they aren’t at the track, you can find the Billings family traveling, camping, or at a vintage store buying old nick-knacks or records to add to their collections.
Jake Broomfield
Jake and Patrick first crossed paths in 2010 at a local shop where they both worked. Prior to this encounter, Jake delved into the realm of performance vehicles in 1995, working at a shop specializing mainly in Mazda performance mods. His automotive journey was furthered by attending college automotive classes and undertaking diverse projects such as engine blueprinting and a conversion to run a car on propane. After college, he accepted a job at a family owned shop who had a few race car teams, and he toured all over the US and Canada as a part of their Top Fuel Dragster team in IHRA events. A devoted aficionado of Datsuns, Jake has been an invaluable asset to Team DatZaLady's racing endeavors since 2021. With a wealth of over three decades in the automotive world as a master technician and 15+ years managing shops, he brings passion and knowledge to the Race-Rite team. In his time away from work, Jake finds solace in activities like boating, exploring new destinations, and cherishing quality time with his beloved daughter Lily.
