MEET THE TEAM

Shaun Lulofs

Shaun started with cars early as a necessity helping his Dad, along with his brother, fix and maintain the family vehicles. That grew into wanting to tinker with his own cars at driving age. He got the first automotive job that would hire him at the age of 17 and for the next 2 years he worked his way from lube tech to Service Manager at a national tire chain. His Dad pleaded with him to go to trade school if he wanted to make a career out of his passion. Shaun enrolled in Universal Technical Institue and graduated with honors and perfect attendance. He was accepted into the Mercedes-Benz Elite training program and moved to Sarasota after graduating. Shaun spent over a decade working specifically on Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, achieving Master Technician status before deciding to take his career to the independent service world.

After a short stint of working as a mechanic at a local European repair shop, Shaun had the opportunity to become a Service Manager and operate that same business. He operated a team of seven technicians and two service advisors for almost eight years until the opportunity to start SRQ Motorsports. Shaun helped layout and build out the current SRQ Motorsports facility. He has a son that shares his passion for motorsports, the outdoors, and sports. In his free time, Shaun enjoys boating, fishing, and playing sports. Shaun is involved in an adult co-ed soccer league and also plays with the Sarasota Surge Men's Rugby Club.  He enjoys watching motorsports (mostly GT racing), NFL (Green Bay Packers), NHL (Tampa Bay Lightning), and history documentaries on TV.

Shaun's certifications include-

Mercedes-Benz Master Certified Technician

ASE Master Certified

ASE L1 Advanced Engine Diagnostic Specialist

WTI Master Technician

WTI Business Development Certification

2014 Mercedes-Benz Service Laureates Award Recipient

Mitchell Manager SE Certified

General Manager/Team Manager

Kyle Lulofs

Kyle was born in Newport Beach, California and moved to Orlando, Florida in 1996. Through high school he developed a natural passion on working on his friends and his own cars. Kyle, was enrolled in the auto shop elective program all through high school and then went on to attended Universal Technical Institute. There he refined his skills and really focused on luxury vehicle service and repair. He was immediately accepted, on a full scholarship, into the prestigious Mercedes-Benz Elite training program offered by Mercedes-Benz North America. He relocated to Sarasota where he worked at a local dealer and became Mercedes-Benz Master Certified. Kyle, has been working in independent shops since 2015 on a wide variety of makes and models. Including vintage European classics, all the way to the most modern exotic supercars.  He has been a Shop Foreman for over 6 years and helped develop and build another European repair shop before his opportunity with SRQ Motorsports.  In his free time, he enjoys watching all forms of racing, from drag racing to formula 1. He also enjoys fishing and spending time with his wife and 2 daughters. Kyle's dream car would be a Mercedes-Benz AMG GTR with a full Stage 2 build.

Kyle's Certifications Include-

Mercedes-Benz Master Certified

WTI Master Certified

ASE Master Certified

McLaren Service and Repair Specialist

Porsche Air-Cooled Specialist

Vintage Specialist

Red Line Carburetor Certified Specialist

Ligier LMP3 Certified

Lamborghini Super Trofeo Certified

Ferrari 360 and 430 Challenge Certified

BMW M4 GT4 Certified

Master Welder and Fabricator

Shop Foreman/Crew Chief

Justin Thompson

Master Technician/ Crew Member

Justin has spent most of his life around the automotive industry and motorsports.  He began assisting in shops at the age of 10 with open wheel late models. Throughout high school, he attended Sarasota County Technical Institute (SCTI) competing in Skills USA and Ford AAA competitions. He succeeded in Skills USA making his way to the national competition twice and placing 3rd both times. This achievement bested roughly 50,000 competitors.  This helped him move his career towards the luxury auto business with BMW of Sarasota in 2008.  After spending close to a decade in the dealership, Justin moved to Raleigh, NC to pursue the motorsports side of BMW.  He worked for Bimmer Performance Center. Here, he worked closely with the motorsport team and crewed many track days at Virginia International Raceway (VIR).  Sarasota and family eventually called Justin back home to Sarasota.  Justin joined the SRQ Motorsports Team at the beginning of 2024, he brings a vast array of technical knowledge and experience to the team.

Justin's Certifications Include-

BMW Level 1 Master Technician

ASE Master Certified

BMW Technical Systems II Certified

BMW Chassis Dynamics Certified

BMW Engine Dynamics Certified

BMW Body Electronics III Certified

BMW M4 GT4 Certified

Ligier LMP3 Certified

Roger DeVito

Roger started his career in Columbus Ohio working for Firestone Tire. After discovering his passion for automotive repair, he focused on getting a formal education and degree from WyoTech Technical Institute. There he focused his studies and training on European makes and high-performance applications.  For almost a decade Roger has made a career in the exotic, European and performance industries. Roger was lucky enough to marry to his high school sweet heart. In their free time they enjoy golfing together, relaxing at the beach or exploring the Caribbean on various Cruises.  His dream car would be a Porsche GT3 Touring in chalk white, or a Porsche Cayman GT4. 

Roger's certifications include-

Porsche Service and Repair Specialist

BMW M4 GT4 Certified

Ligier LMP3 Certified

BMW Drivability Diagnostics and Data Analysis Certification

VAG(VW/Audi) 2.0L Engine Diagnostic and Repair Specialist

Roll Bar and Seat Harness Installation Specialist

Performance Exhaust Installation Specialist

Master Technician/Crew Member

Robert Hollister

It's been said, the difference between men and boys is the price of their toys. Rob's rite of passage took place with the purchase of his first BMW M3. 14 years on and multiple examples later, it's clear, his penchant for the E46 M3 borders on insanity.  The guys in the shop are currently pitching him on an LS swap in lieu of the S54 power plant that came with his current car from Munich. He's about to go all-in on that project with the help of the SRQ team. Check back for more!

Having graduated Rutgers University, at the turn of the new millennium, he has worked in automotive manufacturing on programs for Tesla, Nissan, Ford, ZF, and GM. These programs directly related to Australian, French, and German firms. His travels and international experience have lead him to support the team at SRQ Motorsports. 

Sarasota was always his second home until 3 years ago. The decision to lock in on Sarasota was easy and thus has become his primary home.  Having lived in California, New York, New Jersey, Maryland and lastly, the city that put the world on wheels, Detroit, Michigan. His is a story of mobility and exploration. 

For over a decade he has been, and continues as, a leader in the BMWCCA. His current role as Sarasota Area Governor occupies a majority of time outside of shop life. He hosts a monthly cars and coffee event and is on the Motorsports planning committee. His focus is on supporting and scheduling motorsports activities for local club members in the FSC, the Florida Sun Coast Chapter.

Technician/ Crew Member