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Whipple Superchargers: A Legacy of Innovation and Performance

About Whipple Superchargers

Founded in 1987 in Fresno, California, Whipple Superchargers embodies the spirit of American innovation, precision engineering, and family-driven passion. What began as the vision of Art Whipple, a pioneering racer and performance enthusiast—has grown into one of the world’s most respected leaders in supercharger technology and automotive performance.

A Family Legacy of Innovation

Art Whipple seated in an early dragster chassis beside a Whipple-McCulloch car.
Art Whipple — racer, builder, and founder.
Art Whipple with Ed “Ace” McCulloch at an NHRA event.
Art Whipple with Ed “Ace” McCulloch.

From the very beginning, Whipple Superchargers has been family owned and operated, guided by a deep commitment to integrity, craftsmanship, and performance excellence. Art Whipple’s competitive spirit and decades of motorsport experience inspired the company’s mission: to engineer products that deliver unmatched power, reliability, and innovation.

Through dedication and perseverance, the Whipple family transformed a small Central California operation into a global performance icon. Their unwavering focus on quality and innovation led to major milestones, including introducing twin-screw supercharger technology to the American market, redefining what enthusiasts could expect from forced induction systems.

Decades of Performance Evolution

From the pioneering Gen 1 Whipple Charger to the groundbreaking 6th Generation Supercharger Systems, every advancement reflects a tradition of continuous improvement. Each generation builds upon the last, integrating new technologies, refined materials, and precision engineering to push the limits of performance, efficiency, and durability.

Whipple-McCulloch Plymouth Duster funny car staging on track.
Plymouth Duster staging — Whipple & McCulloch.
Whipple-McCulloch Duster burnout with spectators in the background.
Duster burnout — period crowd and color.
Whipple & McCulloch Revellution funny car at an NHRA event.
“Revellution” — an era-defining livery.

American Built. Globally Respected.

Whipple Superchargers proudly designs and manufactures many of its key components in-house at its advanced facilities in Fresno, California. This hands-on approach allows for exceptional quality control, precise engineering, and rapid innovation. While we partner with trusted suppliers for select components, the heart of every Whipple product is crafted, assembled, and tested by our dedicated team right here in the USA.

Today, our family has grown to include more than 100 skilled professionals, each sharing the same passion and pride that Art Whipple brought to every project. Together, we continue to uphold our reputation for superior craftsmanship, relentless innovation, and exceptional customer support.

The Whipple Family Tradition Continues

Now led by the next generation, the Whipple family remains deeply involved in every aspect of the business, from design and testing to production and customer relations. This hands-on leadership ensures that the company’s founding values remain at the core of everything we do: integrity, performance, and a personal touch that only a family business can provide.

Shaping the Future of Supercharging

As technology and performance continue to evolve, Whipple Superchargers stands ready to lead the charge. With a blend of racing heritage, modern engineering, and family values, we remain dedicated to delivering the highest level of performance and innovation for enthusiasts and professionals worldwide.

For nearly four decades, Whipple Superchargers has proven that with passion, precision, and perseverance, there are no limits—only new frontiers to conquer.

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