ACL Distribution

What ACL Distribution does

ACL Distribution, Inc. is a privately held specialty distributor that supplies ACL race series engine bearings, oil pumps, and cam bearings for racing applications. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Wyoming, the company operates as a focused niche participant in the performance and motorsport aftermarket parts segment, with its product identity tied to the established ACL Race Series brand.

The company's offering is concentrated in precision engine components — bearings and oil pumps — that serve race engine builders, performance machine shops, and motorsport enthusiasts. Distribution is conducted through its website at aclus.com, which functions as both a product catalog and direct ordering channel. With a workforce of 11-50 employees, ACL Distribution operates as a small specialist rather than a broad-line automotive supplier, consistent with its narrow product category.

The revenue model follows the standard specialty aftermarket distributor pattern: sourcing or supplying ACL-branded engine components and reselling them into racing and performance segments. Pricing structures, dealer or distributor arrangements, customer segments, and channel economics are not disclosed in the available data. The company has remained privately held and independently operated since founding, with no public ticker, disclosed parent company, or reported ownership changes in the provided sources.

Name

ACL Distribution

Website

https://aclus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACL Distribution is a Wyoming-based, privately held specialty supplier of ACL race series engine bearings, oil pumps, and cam bearings serving racing and motorsport performance markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wyoming

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Core offering

ACL Distribution, Inc. supplies ACL race series engine bearings, oil pumps, and cam bearings specifically for racing applications. The company acts as a distributor of branded ACL performance engine components, serving the motorsport and high-performance automotive segment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACL Race Series Engine Bearings
• ACL Oil Pumps
• ACL Cam Bearings

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights1 record

Broad incumbents

• COMP Cams: Manufacturer and distributor of camshafts and valvetrain components for racing engines; comparable as an incumbent brand whose cam and valvetrain products often co-sell with ACL bearings.
• MAHLE Aftermarket: Global manufacturer of engine components including bearings and oil pumps; comparable as a broader incumbent supplying the racing and performance aftermarket through distributor networks.
• Clevite (Federal-Mogul / Tenneco): Legacy engine bearing brand (Clevite) and broader powertrain components supplier serving both OE and aftermarket; competes head-to-head with ACL race series bearings in many engine rebuilds.
• Holley Performance Products: Large performance auto parts manufacturer and distributor with broad coverage of engine and drivetrain components; overlaps with ACL Distribution on engine internal components sold to racers.
• Edelbrock: Established performance engine parts manufacturer and distributor serving the racing and hot rod markets, comparable as a broader incumbent in the performance engine component category.

Direct peers

• RockAuto: Online catalog distributor of aftermarket auto parts including engine bearings and oil pumps; competes in the same mail-order/e-commerce channel for replacement engine components.
• Summit Racing Equipment: Large U.S. retailer and distributor of performance racing parts, including engine bearings, oil pumps, and camshaft components, serving hobbyist and professional racers across many sanctioning bodies.
• JEGS High Performance: Direct-to-consumer racing and performance parts distributor with deep coverage of engine internal components, closely comparable in customer base and product mix to ACL Distribution.
• King Engine Bearings: Specialty manufacturer of high-performance engine bearings sold through motorsports distribution channels; directly comparable as another premium bearing brand in the racing rebuild market.
• Speedway Motors: Specialty distributor focused on circle-track and hot rod racing, carrying engine bearings, oil pumps, and camshaft products targeted at the same grassroots racing customer base as ACL Distribution.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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