Who We Are & What We Do
				Racepak, and it’s parent company, Competition Systems, Incorporated (CSI), was founded in 1984 by Spencer Eisenbarth and Ron Armstrong. Both men were engineers with strong backgrounds in electrical and mechanical applications, and both had an interest in motor sports. Through an earlier joint effort aimed at obtaining data for the improvement of the Unlimited Hydroplane that Armstrong was piloting at the time, both men realized the need for onboard data acquisition equipment. Their respective backgrounds qualified them to develop such equipment, but the major task that needed to be overcome was in designing and building a data recorder that could survive in the unfriendly world of race vehicles. That challenge became the initial goal that led to the formation of Competition Systems, Inc. As CSI built and refined their early data acquisition systems the news of their accomplishments spread. In due time CSI equipment found it’s way from the marine industry into NASCAR, and then it caught the attention of the drag racing community. There had been previous attempts to construct data recorders for the top fuel and funny car drag racers, but none had enjoyed much success in these vehicles. Spencer and Ron knew that if they could develop onboard data acquisition that could live in this hostile environment, it would be suitable for use anywhere. CSI tackled the problem, and following a period of some rather extensive R&D, was able to overcome the unique problems presented by these supercharged, nitro-methane burning, high amperage magneto equipped race cars. That one accomplishment, more than any other, launched CSI and their new data recorder, the Racepak, on it’s way. In 1985 CSI joined forces with King Racing Components (Kenny Bernstein, Dale Armstrong, & Ray Alley). With CSI providing the technical expertise, and KRC providing the trackside presence and marketing talent, the combination clicked and before long the Racepak could be found on nearly every professional drag racing vehicle competing throughout the world. The relationship between these two companies continued thru the early 1990’s when both parties realized that the ever increasing need for technical support dictated that the CSI staff become fully involved in the trackside support as well as the development efforts. The continued success of Racepak has allowed CSI to grow. In the years that have followed Eisenbarth and Armstrong have quietly guided CSI into a strong presence in most every form of motor sports. More importantly they have reinvested heavily into supporting the quest for information technology, and have positioned the company as a leader in the data acquisition industry. This has expanded their clientele to include industrial applications, OE manufacturers, and testing facilities, as well as a broad spectrum of land, water, and snow-based motor sports. Today the company, and it’s large engineering and manufacturing staff, are housed in a 12,000 square foot building in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, about fifty miles south of Los Angeles. From the single original Racepak data recorder our line has now grown to include a large selection of unique loggers, software, gauges, and ancillary equipment all designed for the sole purpose of gathering data. Competition Systems Incorporated continues to follow the same guidelines and desires that have placed us atop the data acquisition industry. Our unwavering goal to produce reliable, efficient, state of the art data recorders, at a price accessible to professionals and sportsmen alike, and back them with whatever service our customers may need, is as strong today as it was in 1984. The dedicated team at CSI/Racepak is proud of our accomplishments and the accolades that have come our way, but at the same time we believe that our future is directly linked to our reputation. Consequently, quality equipment and customer service continue to be more than just an advertising slogan at Racepak. Our push toward constant improvement, a lack of satisfaction with the status quo, and the burning desire to achieve the impossible, have made us a perfect match for the customers we serve. Finally, we would be remiss if we didn’t use this opportunity to say thank you to the many customers who have played an important role in the growth of CSI/Racepak. It is through your faith in us, the input toward the development of our systems, and your ongoing support of our products, that we have become a recognized and respected name in data acquisition around the world. We look forward to maintaining that valued relationship as we continue to grow.