About Us

Built by Jimmy.
Driven by Passion.

Over 30 years of building some of the toughest, fastest, most reliable transmissions on the planet.

Jimmy’s Custom Speed Shop was built on a simple principle: Do the job right, or don’t do it at all.

What started in a small garage has grown into one of the most trusted names in semi-truck racing and high-performance transmissions across North America.

Our Mission

Build Stronger. Go Faster. Last Longer.

Our mission is to deliver high-performance racing transmissions and drivetrain solutions that give drivers the confidence to push harder, run stronger, and win more.

 

Every transmission we build is a reflection of our commitment to quality, innovation, and extreme performance.

Our Values

Built on Integrity

Honest work. Fair pricing. No shortcuts.

Relentless Quality

We use the best parts, the best processes, and the best people.

Driven by Performance

Everything we do is designed to help you win on the track.

Racer First

We're racers, too. We build what we run and trust.

Built for Every Type of Competition

30+

Years of Experience

gearbox

10,000+

Transmissions Built

500+

Race Wins

Across North America

Trusted by Champions

1 Goal

Your Success

Meet Jimmy

Jimmy Banties is the founder and hands-on builder behind Jimmy’s Custom Speed Shop. His work is driven by a deep understanding of heavy-duty transmissions, racing performance, and the real demands placed on semi-truck drivetrains. Every transmission and slipper clutch is carefully inspected, rebuilt, and configured around the customer’s truck, application, and performance goals. From competitive race setups requiring fast, consistent power delivery to dependable over-the-road builds designed for heavy hauling and long-distance operation, Jimmy approaches every project with precision and attention to detail. His commitment is simple: provide honest guidance, quality workmanship, and purpose-built solutions customers can trust when performance, durability, and reliability matter most.

For Jimmy, every build is personal. He takes the time to understand how each truck is used, the conditions it operates in, the problems the driver is experiencing, and the performance they expect. That hands-on approach allows him to recommend and build a transmission or clutch setup that fits the application not simply a one-size-fits-all solution. 

Meet the Team

Jimmy Bantjes

Founder / Builder

Over 30 years of hands-on experience building championship winning transmissions.

Dustin

Lead Technician

Precision. Detail. Performance. Dustin makes sure every build meets our exacting standards.

Chase

Assembly Specialist

From start to finish, Chase assembles every transmission like it’s his own.

Taylor

R&D / Testing

Constantly testing, improving, and innovating to keep our customers ahead of the pack.

Behind the Scenes

Let's build something unstoppable.

Whether you’re chasing records or building your dream truck, we’re here to help you get there.
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