600 Barclay Blvd Lincolnshire, IL 60069 

Who we are

Performance experts since 2006

Speed

Forged on the track

Blackdog Speed Shop grew out of many years of racing cars where a high level of excellence is demanded from each team member. In 2006 that demand for excellence was broadened beyond racing as our team took on customer cars and Blackdog Speed Shop was officially opened for business. In 2018 we added a third arm of excellence with Blackdog Performance Cars. Buying and selling premium quality performance cars of all makes and from all eras. 2018 was also the year that Blackdog moved into a new, state-of-the-art facility in Lincolnshire, IL. 

A high-performance, custom car builder specializing in ground-up car builds as well as high-performance upgrades for engines, transmissions, suspensions and exhausts including computer and dyno tuning. We do everything from pre-purchase inspections to twin-turbo installs and full restomods. 

Our spotless speed shop has 10 lifts, a full machine shop, a dedicated and soundproof AWD DynoJet dyno test cell with live video recording capability, a race quality alignment rack and some of the best technicians, tuners, fabricators and parts experts in the industry. 

Whether it’s a Foreign Exotic, Classic Hot Rod, Muscle Car, Track Car, Off-Roader or a Modern Performance vehicle, we have the knowledge, tools and facility to take care of your needs.  We offer convenient pick-up and drop-off in our enclosed trailer and all customer cars are securely stored inside our facility.  Blackdog is also an authorized dealer for hundreds of performance parts so if you are looking for the best parts for your vehicle from the most knowledgeable team around give us call, we ship all over the world. 

Speed

Forged on the track

Blackdog Speed Shop grew out of many years of racing cars where a high level of excellence is demanded from each team member. In 2006 that demand for excellence was broadened beyond racing as our team took on customer cars and Blackdog Speed Shop was officially opened for business. In 2018 we added a third arm of excellence with Blackdog Performance Cars. Buying and selling premium quality performance cars of all makes and from all eras. 2018 was also the year that Blackdog moved into a new, state-of-the-art facility in Lincolnshire, IL. 

A high-performance, custom car builder specializing in ground-up car builds as well as high-performance upgrades for engines, transmissions, suspensions and exhausts including computer and dyno tuning. We do everything from pre-purchase inspections to twin-turbo installs and full restomods. 

Our spotless speed shop has 10 lifts, a full machine shop, a dedicated and soundproof AWD DynoJet dyno test cell with live video recording capability, a race quality alignment rack and some of the best technicians, tuners, fabricators and parts experts in the industry. 

Whether it’s a Foreign Exotic, Classic Hot Rod, Muscle Car, Track Car, Off-Roader or a Modern Performance vehicle, we have the knowledge, tools and facility to take care of your needs.  We offer convenient pick-up and drop-off in our enclosed trailer and all customer cars are securely stored inside our facility.  Blackdog is also an authorized dealer for hundreds of performance parts so if you are looking for the best parts for your vehicle from the most knowledgeable team around give us call, we ship all over the world. 

Founder

Tony Gaples

Tony Gaples is the Founder & CEO of Blackdog Speed Shop, Blackdog Racing and Blackdog Performance Cars.  Tony is both a businessman and a racecar driver.  He has been racing competitively since 2000 and his passion for all things automotive runs deep.

Over the course of the last 20+ years, Tony has raced in the Ferrari Challenge Series, SCCA T1, Pirelli World Challenge / SRO GT4 America, and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge series driving a variety of cars to include Ferraris, Corvettes, Camaros and McLarens.  Blackdog currently campaigns the McLaren 570S GT4 in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge series with Tony sharing the driving duties with 4-time World Challenge/SRO Championship driver Michael Cooper.

Competitive to the core, Tony has led the Blackdog Race team to Five Driver Championships, Four Team Championships and Four Manufacturer’s Championships (Two Chevrolet and Two McLaren).  His passion and drive have instilled a culture of excellence throughout the Blackdog family of performance companies.  Every vehicle is given the highest level of care and attention using only the best products installed by professional Blackdog team members.  You can see and feel Tony’s attention to detail the moment you step in the front door.

When not driving, Tony enjoys playing guitar.

Founder

Tony Gaples

Tony Gaples is the Founder & CEO of Blackdog Speed Shop, Blackdog Racing and Blackdog Performance Cars.  Tony is both a businessman and a racecar driver.  He has been racing competitively since 2000 and his passion for all things automotive runs deep.” 

“Over the course of the last 20+ years, Tony has raced in the Ferrari Challenge Series, SCCA T1, Pirelli World Challenge / SRO GT4 America, and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge series driving a variety of cars to include Ferraris, Corvettes, Camaros and McLarens.  Blackdog currently campaigns the McLaren 570S GT4 in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge series with Tony sharing the driving duties with 4-time World Challenge/SRO Championship driver Michael Cooper.” 

“Competitive to the core, Tony has led the Blackdog Race team to Five Driver Championships, Four Team Championships and Four Manufacturer’s Championships (Two Chevrolet and Two McLaren).  His passion and drive have instilled a culture of excellence throughout the Blackdog family of performance companies.  Every vehicle is given the highest level of care and attention using only the best products installed by professional Blackdog team members.  You can see and feel Tony’s attention to detail the moment you step in the front door.” 

“When not driving, Tony enjoys playing guitar.

Quality

Blackdog
Performance Cars

When it comes to high quality performance or classic cars, trucks and SUV’s Blackdog Performance Cars is the place to go.  Our team of life-long car experts understands your passion and speaks your language. 

Being a part of Blackdog’s triad of performance automotive companies, Blackdog Performance Cars has the resources to ensure that we purchase, consign and sell only the best cars and trucks.  Every vehicle we offer for sale has undergone a thorough inspection by the highly experienced technicians at Blackdog Speed Shop.  Our vehicles look right because they are right.  We make certain that systems and options work as intended and that every area of the vehicle looks the best it can.   In addition, many of the cars we offer for sale come with a current dyno sheet documenting exactly how well the car runs.    Buying from Blackdog, means buying with confidence. 

If you are looking to sell your car, we buy cars and have a very competitive consignment program that is certain to represent your special car in the best light possible.  We inspect and learn your car inside and out, so that we can represent it the way you would represent it as a knowledgeable seller who cares.

Want your new purchase customized before you take delivery, we can do that and even roll those costs into the sale price.  We also work with an array of lenders who specialize in classic cars.  Additionally, we have shippers that can deliver your new purchase anywhere in the world. 

Don’t see exactly what you’re looking for in our current inventory? Contact us and put our Dream Car Locating Team to work for you! We can locate the vehicle of your dreams and bring it right to your door.

Quality

Blackdog
Performance Cars

When it comes to high quality performance or classic cars, trucks and SUV’s Blackdog Performance Cars is the place to go.  Our team of life-long car experts understands your passion and speaks your language. 

Being a part of Blackdog’s triad of performance automotive companies, Blackdog Performance Cars has the resources to ensure that we purchase, consign and sell only the best cars and trucks.  Every vehicle we offer for sale has undergone a thorough inspection by the highly experienced technicians at Blackdog Speed Shop.  Our vehicles look right because they are right.  We make certain that systems and options work as intended and that every area of the vehicle looks the best it can.   In addition, many of the cars we offer for sale come with a current dyno sheet documenting exactly how well the car runs.    Buying from Blackdog, means buying with confidence. 

If you are looking to sell your car, we buy cars and have a very competitive consignment program that is certain to represent your special car in the best light possible.  We inspect and learn your car inside and out, so that we can represent it the way you would represent it as a knowledgeable seller who cares.

Want your new purchase customized before you take delivery, we can do that and even roll those costs into the sale price.  We also work with an array of lenders who specialize in classic cars.  Additionally, we have shippers that can deliver your new purchase anywhere in the world. 

Don’t see exactly what you’re looking for in our current inventory? Contact us and put our Dream Car Locating Team to work for you! We can locate the vehicle of your dreams and bring it right to your door.

You've got questions? We've got answers.

Blackdog Speed Shop has some of the best technicians, tuners, fabricators and parts experts in the industry. We’re here to help.

Reach out below or call 1-847-634-7534.