Mastering Precision Driving: NF Car Performance’s Unique Approach

Exit ZR1 goes for the NCCAR track record

(Photos provided by: Key Point Media)

In the quiet town of Wallace, North Carolina, performance meets precision at NF Car Performance LLC, located at 229 Frog Pond Lane. At the heart of the operation is Norman Frick, a seasoned automotive expert who relocated from Germany two and a half years ago to launch his American venture. With deep roots in European motorsport culture, Frick brings a refreshingly global approach to performance engineering and vehicle service.

Owner Norman Frick of NF Car Performance, wife Mrs. Frick, and Jacob Christensen hold up the official record lap time on the NCCAR track of 1:29:93. — Owner Norman Frick of NF Car Performance, wife Mrs. Lena Frick, and Jacob Christensen. Lena is holding the timer of the official record lap time on the NCCAR track of 1:29:93.

While NF Car Performance is known for offering a wide range of automotive services such as oil changes, brake replacements, alignments, diagnostics, tire swaps, and advanced suspension work. What truly sets the shop apart is its dedication to building balanced, high-performance machines. These aren’t just cars for show or straight-line drag runs. These are machines bred for speed and control, engineered to perform just as well on a winding road course as they do on the freeway.

Frick’s background informs this approach. Unlike the American emphasis on drag racing or oval-track builds, European motorsport culture prioritizes handling, balance, and precision driving. “In Europe, drag racing is nearly nonexistent,” Frick explains. “We grow up with road courses, where mastering both speed and control is essential.” His philosophy is embodied in NF Car Performance’s standout builds: a 1000-horsepower Corvette (Lucifer) and a 750-horsepower Camaro ZL1 (Exit ZL1). Both designed not just to go fast in a straight line but to corner, brake, and accelerate like true track weapons.

Mastering Precision Driving: NF Car Performance’s Unique Approach 2 — The 1000 horsepower, high-performance Corvette nicknamed Lucifer racing on a track. Showcasing its speed and precision handling.

Mastering Precision Driving: NF Car Performance’s Unique Approach 3 — 750 horsepower, high-performance Camaro ZL1 nicknamed Exit ZL1 navigating a racetrack, showcasing the precision driving ethos of NF Car Performance. This is the car which owns the NCCAR record.

This mindset comes from experience. Frick spent years driving across Europe’s top-tier circuits. Such as Spa-Francorchamps and the Nürburgring, first as an insurance adjuster and then as a professional driving instructor. His racing education began with a humbling experience at his first track day, where he quickly realized that road driving and circuit racing were worlds apart. Under the guidance of seasoned instructors, inspired by legendary Walter Röhrl’s smooth and intuitive style, Frick learned the value of feeling the car, not just controlling it.

He’s not alone in his passion. At NF Car Performance, the team includes enthusiasts from all backgrounds. Together, they celebrate diversity in car builds and driving disciplines, often referencing cinematic inspirations like Ken Miles in Ford v Ferrari, a perfect example of a driver who truly connected with the machine.

Mastering Precision Driving: NF Car Performance’s Unique Approach 4 — This short interview and recap if a new record was set will be available on Season 2 of Street Cars 101 TV- Inside the Scenes

Mastering Precision Driving: NF Car Performance’s Unique Approach 5 — Jacob Christensen, professional Nascar Driver Jesse Iwuji , and Mickeeyn Michael Robinson (Key). On this day, the NCCAR track record was set with a 1:29:93 lap time

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NF Car Performance isn’t just about repairs or power; it’s about delivering complete driving experiences. Blending German motorsport sensibility with American enthusiasm. As an exclusive U.S. partner for TIKT Performance Parts (Germany), the shop offers authentic European-grade components and craftsmanship. Certified in German auto repair standards, they stand out as a rare fusion of technical excellence, track-tested knowledge, and tuning artistry.

Mastering Precision Driving: NF Car Performance’s Unique Approach 7 — The dedicated team at NF Car Performance and friends celebrates their passion for high-performance automotive engineering against the backdrop of the NCCAR track. Video footage will available on Season 2 of Inside the Scenes on Roku TV and Amazon Prime

For those looking to elevate their ride, whether with a performance tune, suspension overhaul, or a full track-spec build. NF Car Performance is a shop where passion meets precision. Reach out via info@nf-car-performance.com and discover what real driving performance feels like.