Kip’s Automotive Temple, Tx – Classic Car, Performance, Domestic and Import Specialists

About Us

Rooted in Racing, Servicing Temple, Texas since 1991.

The team at Kip’s Automotive has a passion for classic and performance cars. Servicing all makes and models Kip’s team takes pride in their work which shows in all that they do. From their IHRA championship racing builds to every day repairs and maintenance of your auto their quality shines in everything that they do.

Head mechanic Kip is a certified GM Master Technician and an ASE Certified Mechanic. His team has the experience to keep your vehicle running properly, not only on the road, but also on the farm, and even ready for the track.

Meet our Team

Kip Guenzel

Owner / Mechanic

Texas native and Pro-Am Tour Driver Kip Guenzel has been working on cars since the early 70's. Before starting his shop in Temple, Texas, Kip amassed years of experience working on and building high-performance cars. Back in the glory days of muscle cars, Kip drove a '67 Camaro RS known as the Gray Ghost. People would come from Austin and farther to challenge the Ghost, all to go home with their tails tucked between their legs.

In the 80's and 90's, Kip took his driving from the street scene to the track which culminated in his winning his first championship at Little River in 2000 driving a 1969 Chevy Nova. Later, his red 1970 Camaro picked up Iron Man trophies in 2007 and 2008 as well as an IHRA division runner-up in 2007. In 2010, Kip finished as the runner-up in the Iron Man series and placed 10th at the world championships.

In addition to his racing exploits, Kip is a GM Master Technician and ASE certified.