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Few wheel brands carry the cultural weight that American Racing does. Founded in 1956 by Romeo Palamides and Jim Ellison in California, the brand traces its roots to a time when drag racers needed lightweight, purpose-built wheels that simply didn't exist. Their answer — the iconic Torq Thrust — changed everything. Designed by Tom Griffith with five tapered parabolic spokes, the Torq Thrust reduced weight, improved brake cooling, and became the defining wheel of the American muscle car era. It has appeared in films like Bullitt and remains one of the most sought-after wheel designs to this day. Now part of the Wheel Pros family, American Racing produces both faithful reproductions of its heritage designs and a modern forged lineup for today's performance builds. Whether you're restoring a classic or building a restomod, American Racing brings authenticity and craftsmanship to every wheel.