Instructor Bio: Tony Callas
Tony Callas
Trainer, Technical Training Program, WORLDPAC, Inc.
Helpful Links
For a complete list of available classes and to register, please use the following links:
WTI Classes
- The Complete Porsche 993
- Porsche Engine Management II
Professional Background
Tony began his career at his father's shop in Austin, Texas where he was introduced to Porsches and professional racing at an early age. His base automotive knowledge was acquired at Don's Bug Shop in Sealy, Texas by Don & Harold Carr. He then worked for a few Houston area dealerships and received factory training in Porsche, Audi, VW, and BMW before working at two predominate independent Porsche repair facilities in the Southern California area being Edelweiss Porschaus, Adrian Gang and Redline Service, Pete Zimmerman.
Tony currently owns and operates Callas Rennsport in Torrance, California. Callas Rennsport specializes in all aspects of Porsche, BMW & Mini repair. Maintenance & Restoration.
Professional Accomplishments
- 2004 – 2007: IMSA World Challenge Cup – Team Manager
- 2001: Le Mans GT Winner & Mechanic of the Year
- 2000 – 2002 Team Clayton Cunningham – #1 Mechanic
- 1998 – 2000: Team Reiser Callas Racing – Principle
- 1996 – 1998: Team Roock – Crew Chief
- 1996 – 1998: Team Rohr – #1 Mechanic
- 1992 to Present: Shop Owner of Callas Rennsport
- 1987 – 1988: Team Alex Tradd, Trans Am Racing – Mechanic
- 1987 – 1988: Team Jim Bell, American Indy Series – Mechanic
- Founding member of P – Gruppe – a Porsche Aftermarket Organization
Personal
Tony has been married 4 years to Kelly Callas. Tony also enjoys camping, riding bicycles and talking about all automobiles.