A Division of Clay Smith Engineering, Inc.
Nic Woods Performance started from a real passion for racing, hard work, and family. After years of success behind the wheel in Junior Dragster bracket and outlaw racing, Nic Woods realized his true passion wasn’t driving—it was building horsepower, tuning combinations, and finding ways to make cars faster and more consistent.
With guidance from his father, Richard “Woody” Woods, and his grandfather, George “Honker” Striegel of Clay Smith Cams, Nic spent countless late nights in the shop learning, testing, and developing the knowledge that would eventually become Nic Woods Racing. What started as helping racers with engine rebuilds and tuning in his spare time quickly grew into a respected performance brand known for innovative engine packages, carburetors, clutch components, and lightweight drive parts built for serious racers.
Every product developed by Nic Woods Racing comes from real-world racing experience, track testing, and a commitment to making customers more competitive and consistent. Racing is more than a business to us—it’s part of our family history and something we genuinely live every day.
Today, Nic Woods Performance proudly continues under the Clay Smith Engineering, Inc family alongside Clay Smith Cams and Mr. Horsepower Apparel, carrying on a multi-generational tradition of performance, innovation, and customer service.
Celebrating its 95th anniversary, Clay Smith Cams is dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality high-performance parts and accessories. We kindly direct all Nic Woods Racing inquiries to Clay Smith Cams’ technical line at (714) 523-0530, Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM PST.
NWR remains at Clay Smith Cams location at 5870 Dale Street, Buena Park, CA 90621