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RalliSpec Ltd. grew out of three friends' racing activities and shared interest in motorsport technology and innovation. David Anton, Jorge Coombs, and Andrew Coombs initially based their race preparation activities out of the Coombs family garage. Early projects included preparing and supporting a V-Twin Honda motorcycle ridden with great success by Andrew in road racing events at Bridgehampton and Loudon. However, it was the decision to prepare a Toyota Celica ST165 for SCCA Prorally competition that ultimately drove the trio out of the family garage and into a dedicated workshop. This decision was also the inspiration necessary for the three to form a company that would take advantage of their combined expertise. With little more than a tiny workshop space, a bare minimum of working capital, and a passion for motorsports RalliSpec Ltd. was born.

The company focus was Subarus from the very beginning. In 1997 they had been introduced by contacts within Subaru of America to a prototype for an upcoming model, the 2.5RS. Already familiar with Subaru's rally successes overseas, the three friends instantly recognized the potential interest by enthusiasts for the new model as well as the car's lack of performance, in which they saw opportunity. The following year, during the attendance of an SAE event given by Subaru of America they connected with their first clients, a dedicated group of local Subaru owners eager to modify their new cars for autocross, rally, drag racing, and street performance.