It was originally started in Sunnyvale, California, in the late 1970s by Doug Petersen and Don Erb.
The wildly successful aftermarket parts side is still in operation today under the name 'CT Engineering' run out of Rancho Cordova, California.
Acura would go on to take the Lights championship in its initial year, including a class win at the 24 Hours of Daytona.
Comptech engines performed well in the 24 Hours of Daytona Race in the World Sportscar Class in 1994 and 1995.
Patrick Dempsey recently raced in the Long Beach Grand Prix using a Comptech engine.