Performance Alignment Information

For over 35 years, knowledgeable Midwest car enthusiasts have brought their cars to Performance Alignment, because owner Bill Braucksick, Master ASE certified technician, is one of the areas leading suspension experts. Starting as a mechanic for the Jim Russell racing school in Canada, he then became the in-house alignment expert at a Cincinnati tire retailer. In 1984 he opened his own shop, aptly-named Performance Alignment, which quickly became the acknowledged go-to place for local enthusiasts, autocrossers, and racers. Photo: Bill Braucksick crewing for the Champion Audi team at the 24 hours of LeMans in 2001. (Bill Braucksick collection) Bills expertise has made him a sought-after addition for professional race teams, and he has crewed for some of the most prestigious teams at the most prestigious tracks in the world, including Formula One, Can-Am, Trans-Am, IMSA, SCCA, and FIA endurance races at Sebring, Daytona, and Le Mans., where he crewed for the factory Audi team. In addition, Bill has had an SCCA competition license for decades, with several wins to his credit. Photo: Bill Braucksick adjusts the suspension on the Champion Racing Audi R8 American Le Mans race car. (Courtesy Champion Racing) Enthusiasts bring their cars to Performance Alignment because the right suspension setup can mean the difference between a good car and a great car, whether for street or track. But the experts at Performance Alignment know whats best for your daily driver too, whether its an ordinary car, crossover, SUV, or pickup. What Is A Performance Alignment? Many of todays vehicles have very limited alignment adjustments, so overcoming some problems requires specialized equipment and expertise. There are also a number of vehicles that must be aligned outside of factory specifications to obtain optimum handling and road performance. Aligning a vehicle on a machine sitting still (static) doesnt always mean its going to perform properly on the road (dynamic). We know what works with each vehicle design and can use our ...