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Industry Mourns Passing of Alex Borla, CEO of Borla Performance Industries

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Alex Borla—the co-founder and CEO of Borla Performance Industries with facilities in Oxnard, California and Johnson City, Tennessee—has passed away.  

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In 1978, Borla co-founded Borla Performance and Borla Exhaust with his wife, Alyse Borla. The company, which started as a manufacturer of exhaust components for Rolls-Royce and Ferrari Concours classics, has evolved into a premier exhaust brand covering many cars and trucks.  

Alex, a lifelong auto enthusiast, has participated in several racing events, including the Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week.  

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