Our Story

Rivals on the Track. Partners in Everything Else.

Grand Prix Auto Club began on a racetrack more than ten years ago. That's where Bob Mueller and Mike Monsalve met, and they've been racing each other ever since.

From the start, they ran at the front of their class. Weekend after weekend they swapped positions, chased the same apex, and pushed each other to be faster. Racing that close for that long, a few bumps and bruises came with it.

Bob still remembers one of his first races. He was new to the sport and Mike had a few years on him. At California Speedway, Bob got into the marbles coming into a corner, lid through the hairpin, and slammed right into Mike’s car. It wasn’t the introduction either of them had planned. Other times it went the other way. Mike was known for being aggressive off the start, and more than one race opened with the two of them trading paint in Turn 1.

Through all of it, they stayed good friends. Whatever happened on track stayed on track. In the paddock afterward, the conversation always came back to the same things: the cars, the competition, and the people who share that passion.

Bob and Mike on the podium after another close race.

Built by Enthusiasts, for Enthusiasts

That shared love of racing and of owning great cars led Bob and Mike to create Grand Prix Auto Club Torrance. They wanted to build what they had always wished existed: a place where your car is more than something you store.

GPAC is a lifestyle for people who live and breathe automobiles. Owners get a top-tier facility backed by full concierge service, so every detail is handled. That might mean planning a private event in the 6,500-square-foot owners’ lounge, or receiving and staging the delivery of a new car before you arrive. We take care of it so you can enjoy the drive.

Welcome to the Club

Bob and Mike have spent more than a decade sharing tracks, corners, and the occasional bumper. Now they’re sharing what they’ve built with you. At Grand Prix Auto Club, you aren’t just buying a space. You’re joining a community of people who understand why a perfect lap, a rare car, and good company matter. Come see what’s next on the grid.