Motion Control Suspension | Motorsport & Premium Dampers

About MCS

Engineered for Performance. Built in Atlanta. Trusted Worldwide.

Motion Control Suspension (MCS) is an Atlanta, Georgia-based manufacturer of high-performance damper systems built for motorsport, road use, and everything in between. Our location in one of the world’s most active logistics hubs enables us to efficiently serve customers across the U.S. and around the globe—with faster lead times and more reliable support.

Every MCS damper is designed, hand-assembled, and dyno-tested in our U.S. facility. Each unit is fully serialized and lot-tracked, ensuring traceability, quality control, and long-term serviceability. From championship-winning race cars to refined road builds, our suspension systems are engineered to deliver confidence, control, and consistency.

We offer a broad range of standard-fitment applications for motorsport and road-going vehicles, along with fully bespoke solutions through our Special Projects Division. Whether you’re a car builder, restomod shop, or individual enthusiast, we’ll collaborate with you to design and manufacture custom damper systems with a minimum order quantity of just one.

MCS is proudly owned and operated by a group of motorsport professionals and passionate enthusiasts. With decades of experience in professional racing, OEM development, and advanced suspension tuning, we build products that reflect our commitment to performance and our love for driving.

World-Class Support

At MCS, you’re not just getting a premium damper system—you’re gaining a team with decades of experience, dedication, and passion. Our core group has worked together for over 20 years, delivering industry-leading products, service, and support.

We bring real-world racing experience, deep knowledge of vehicle dynamics, and a clear understanding of driver needs. Our focus on precision, performance, and continuous improvement drives everything we do.

Our commitment to support is unmatched—and widely recognized as the best in the industry. We’re here to help you go faster, perform better, and win more. Your success is our motivation.

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Proudly Built in the USA

Motion Control Suspension is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, where all of our damper systems are designed, developed, and prototyped. Every unit is hand-assembled, dyno-tested, and fully supported on-site—ensuring the highest levels of quality, consistency, and performance.

Meet the Founders

Engineers. Racers. Innovators. The foundation of MCS.
Founder 1
Jeroen van Gool (Jerome)

Born in the Netherlands, Jerome has been immersed in motorsport from a young age, inspired by the GT Endurance and Touring Cars he grew up watching. After earning his degree in mechanical engineering, he entered the suspension industry in 1990 and has spent the decades since designing, building, and servicing dampers for elite teams including Alfa Corse, PTG, and GM across series such as ALMS, Trans-Am, DTM, and the World GT Championship.

Jerome’s career highlights include leading the development of full product lines for prominent racing damper manufacturers and contributing to factory efforts for BMW, Porsche, and Oreca. His work has powered teams to over 100 championships across Europe, Asia, and North America — including victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Nürburgring 24, and FIA World GT, Touring Car, and Sportscar series.

Today, Jerome brings that same passion and relentless pursuit of excellence to the daily operations and product development at MCS.

For a deeper look into his journey and philosophy, listen to his CarsYeah podcast interview.

Founder 2
Lex Carson

With 26 years of experience in the performance shock industry, Lex is a fixture at professional, amateur, and club race events across North America. Having worked with four different respected manufacturers during this time both in sales and hands-on technical roles, he has a full understanding of the diverse range of products and technology found in the damper market. Additionally, Lex has successfully supported championship-winning professional teams,

With over three decades in the performance shock industry, Lex is a well-known presence at racetracks across North America. He has played a hands-on role in supporting teams in top-tier U.S. series including IMSA, SRO, Trans Am, and their respective support series, bringing deep technical expertise to both professional and amateur paddocks.

Having worked with four respected damper manufacturers in both sales and technical roles, Lex possesses a broad and detailed understanding of the suspension market. His experience spans championship-winning professional teams, club racers, and private enthusiasts — all of whom rely on his ability to deliver well-informed, track-proven support.

amateur racers, and private individuals as a technical specialist.

Founder 3
Kent McCray

With over four decades in the automotive industry, Kent brings unmatched versatility to the MCS team. His career spans roles as a professional mechanic, shop owner, machinist, fabricator, designer, and data specialist — all anchored by over two decades of focus on hydraulics, the core of suspension damper functionality.

Kent’s motorsport resume is equally diverse, with hands-on experience in drag racing, sand drags, dirt late models, modifieds, and GT and Touring Car programs. His contributions have helped secure championships in both IMSA and World Challenge.

As a builder, prototyper, and designer at MCS, Kent applies a brilliantly practical engineering approach that bridges real-world experience with technical precision. His ability to engineer solutions from the ground up allows MCS to produce more dependable, more reliable, and better-performing products — built not just to function, but to win.