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INSTRUCTOR BIO


Instructor:
Tony Callas

Title:
Porsche Instructor and Administrator, Technical Training Program, WORLDPAC, Inc. 

Contact:
rennsport@msn.com


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WTI Classes:

  • The Complete Porsche 993
  • Porsche Engine Management II

Professional Background:

Tony began his career at his father’s shop in Austin, Texas where he was introduced to Porsches and professional racing at an early age. His base automotive knowledge was acquired at Don’s Bug Shop in Sealy, Texas by Don & Harold Carr. He then worked at various dealerships and received factory training in Porsche, Audi, VW, and BMW before working at multiple independent Porsche repair facilities in the Southern California area including Edelweiss Porschaus, Adrian Gang and Redline Service, Pete Zimmerman.

Tony currently owns and operates Callas Rennsport in Torrance, California, a shop specializing in all aspects of Porsche and BMW repair including performance modifications.

Professional Accomplishments:

  • 2004 – 2007: IMSA World Challenge Cup - Team Manager
  • 2001: Le Mans GT Winner & Mechanic of the Year
  • 2000 – 2002 Team Clayton Cunningham – #1 Mechanic
  • 1998 – 2000: Team Reiser Callas Racing – Principle
  • 1996 – 1998: Team Roock – Crew Chief
  • 1996 – 1998: Team Rohr – #1 Mechanic
  • 1992 to Present: Shop Owner of Callas Rennsport
  • 1987 – 1988: Team Alex Tradd, Trans Am Racing - Mechanic
  • 1987 – 1988: Team Jim Bell, American Indy Series - Mechanic
  • Founding member of P – Gruppe – a Porsche Aftermarket Organization

Personal:

Tony has been married 3 years to Kelly Callas.  Tony also enjoys camping, riding bicycles and talking about Porsche automobiles.

For a complete list of available classes and to register, please visit http://www.worldpac.com/wti.html