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From routine maintenance to performance upgrades,
we ensure that your vehicle operates as a balanced package.

Our approach to service and performance begins with getting to know you and your objectives. From there we develop a plan to get you from where you are to where you want to go. Or simply perform a single change as time and money permit.

If you're a maintenance customer, you'll find comfort and piece of mind in the knowledge that our years of experience		If you're a performance customer, our relationships with various tuners and manufacturers ensures that you have access to the latest technologies

coupled with the very latest technologies and equipment can provide you with unparalleled reliability and value.		and most competitive pricing. It also ensures that you can make the right modifications the first time rather than trudging through an expensive trial and error process.

	Jason Plante "The Boss" Jason Plante has been involved in Motorsports since childhood as he crewed for his father helping him reach numerous SCCA wins. He began his automotive career working in various parts departments and developing Ferret like skills in finding even the most obscure parts. Over the last 12 years, Jason has been involved in all aspects of automotive service including parts, service, operations and even a brief stint in manufacturing. Today, Jason’s passion for cars Motorsports is equal to that of the most extreme enthusiast. This year Jason begins the season with his own racing effort in a car he built while at Balanced Performance Motorsports. As the Shop Manger and part of the BPM ownership, Jason runs the show at the Shop. Give him a call regardless of your automotive needs and he’ll find a way to solve your problem.


	Ed Senf: "The Dyno Tuner" As a Georgia Tech Engineering major and the former owner of Engineered Performance, Ed brings his own blend of 18 years experience to us. He has spent the last 9 years tuning on a Dynojet Chassis Dyno. Currently, he also attends the entire SCCA World Challenge Racing series where he provides support to customers running Sunbelt Performance Engines. Is it any wonder that he is considered the most competent tuner in the Southeastern United States and the only option considered by Grassroots Motorsports Magazine?

	Chuck Ellis: "Doc" Chuck Ellis is an Atlanta native, born into a car crazy family. His father taught him how to repair and restore cars almost from birth. He put himself through college as a mechanic working at Import Diagnostics in Smyrna, GA. His first major speed project was a 240Z which he upgraded with Fuel Injection, Turbocharging and Liquid to Air Intercooling all the way back in 1982. After receiving his Doctorate in 1987, Chuck worked in several areas within the medical profession, currently working in Hospital Administration. Chuck’s hobby has always been restoring automobiles, specifically European models. He began his racing experience in 1999 when he graduated from the Panoz Racing School and began racing a 5.0 Liter Mustang in World Cars and SCCA events. In 2002, he swapped cars, racing a Mercedes Benz 2.3-16 valve Cosworth in the SCCA. Chuck began using Balanced Performance as the shop which prepped his cars for racing and repairs. He began racing with NASA in the Southeast Region's first year, and was the 2004, 2005, and 2006 GTS-1 Southeastern Champion for the German Touring Sportscar Series. He is currently the SE GTS Director. As the old saying goes ’He liked it so much he bought the company ’purchasing Balanced Performance from Ron Devalle in 2006. His goal is to continue Ron’s dream and expand on it, creating the Speed and Performance Shop of Choice for those who love to drive. Visit the guys at BPM to swap stories. The staff enjoys sharing their experiences with customers and offer services geared to the high performance street clients, weekend track clients, and hardcore racers.

	David Thao Born and raised on the west coast, David experienced car crazy California growing up and was drawn to the scene in a big way. His family moved to Georgia in 1999 bringing David to our side of the country. With a natural born passion for cars and motorsports, David enrolled at Lanier Technical Institute where he graduated from the Motorsport Vehicle Technology program. While enrolled at Lanier, David had interned at Panoz racing school where he was involved with the building and maintenance of the school racing cars. After a stint with the school, David moved into the Elan motorsports group where he worked with the composites group fitting and installing carbon fiber bits on the Panoz IRL chassis. Upon graduation, he went to work for Panoz Auto Development (PAD) where he worked in final assembly of the Panoz road cars. Having apprenticed in the motorsports side of the industry David wanted to broaden his overall automotive skills so he went to work for Toyota as a line technician before finally joining the team here at Balanced Performance Motorsports.

	Russell McGeehee As a 3rd generation auto mechanic, Russell has more than 20 years of automotive experience. Having grown up around cars and shops, Russell had a love of cars starting from when he was young and watched his father work exotics like Ferrari and Jaguar to name a few. Unlike previous generations, Russel pursued a formal eduction in the automotive field by Attending Gwinnett Technical Institute where he earned an Associate Arts degree in Applied Automotive Technologies. Upon graduation in 1991, he enrolled in Honda's PACT (Professional Automotive Career Training) program. He then further extended his credentials by becoming ASE certified in all fields of repair earning himself and ASE Master Technician certification. Even beyond that he went on to gained numerous specialty certifications though formal training within the Honda Acura family. In his spare time, he has developed much coveted skills in fabrication and installation. As an experienced line technician and all around enthusiast who enjoys tinkering in his spare time, Russell brings a unique blend general maintenance and performance experience to the table.

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