Derrick Ambrose

I started working with cars when I was in high school.  I was given a broken Renault LeCar as my first vehicle and told if I want to drive I had to be able to know how to work on it.  It was quite traumatizing as that car was completely backwards from any other car I have worked on.

A friend had a GLC which we tweaked a bit which then became a 323 then into RX-7s and it was all Mazda down hill from there.

I have gone through quite the collection of vehicles.  The Renault le-car, a 1966 Plymouth 4 door, 1983 Rx7 with a 13B swap, 1988 323 GTX, FC Rx7, Ford Festiva with the B6T from my 323 GTX, 1997 Protege, and a 1988 B2600 with a rotary.  Current projects are a 1968 Mustang, The 1988 323 GTX (never ending project), 1986 Honda Shadow Motorcycle and a 1968 Silverline Rambler 16′boat.

For motorsports activities I have participated in drag racing the CorkSport Protege Drag car and Rally Cross with the 323 GTX.

If you attend any events CorkSport is at I will be the guy you will talk to at most of them, stop by and say hello.

Chris Giles

I am one of the new guys here at CorkSport but I’m not new to CorkSport. I worked here a few years back but left to explore other job opportunities and go to school, I have come back here to CorkSport full time. Some people may also remember me from the protégé/escort forums years ago. Lots of things have changed around here but some things are still the same.

I started my love of Mazda’s about 10+ years ago with my first car. Not exactly a “Mazda” but it was based off one. It was a 92 ford Escort Lx, same chassis as a 90-94 protégé.

But now has a 1.8L BPT from a 323 GTX in Japan. It’s had many changes in its life but is now my daily driver and even after owning it for 10 years it’s still puts a smile on my face when I’m doing some spirited driving. Besides working on cars I am a avid road cyclist, And love doing long and hilly rides.

If Derrick does not answer the phone when you call more than likely I will be the one to answer it, and I look forward to helping you with all of your Mazda performance parts needs.

Richard Harris

President – CorkSport Performance LLC

My love for Mazda performance goes back to 1989. My first car, and every car I’ve owned since then (probably about 20 of them) has been a Mazda except for a 1974 Ford Econoline SuperVan.

Currently, I’m focusing my full attention on developing CorkSport into the #1 brand in Mazda Performance. My background includes engineering (BS-EE) and business management.

I find it hard to find the time to read blogs and keep up with the exponentially expanding content on the internet. I appreciate that you take time to read our blog. I can assure you we are focused on delivering great products with exceptional customer service like never before in our history.