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How can CNC technology help engine builders reduce setup time and repeat proven machining processes? Go inside COMEC’s Italian factory and see demonstrations of automated cylinder boring, engine block surfacing and laser cylinder-head scanning. In Episode 641 of EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now, “The Machines That Make The Machines,” COMEC shows how its equipment brings programmable machining and pra...

Can advanced engine coatings reduce friction, protect racing components and free up horsepower? Rocketman Coatings explains its QLC surface technology—and what engine builders need to know. Rocky Jordache, Owner, and Billy Jordache, Vice President of Rocketman Coatings, join EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now to explore quartz-like ceramic (QLC), a proprietary surface treatment designed for low frictio...

What can shock absorber testing reveal about cavitation, seal friction and damper performance? LABA7 explores how crank dynos and electromagnetic testing technology help race teams, suspension tuners and engineers understand what happens inside a damper. In Race Industry Now Episode 639, discover how programmable test inputs, track-data replay and high-resolution measurements can reveal behavior t...

What makes an ethanol-free 93-octane fuel different—and how do you get it to racers where they need it? In this episode of Race Industry Now by EPARTRADE, HYPERFUELS and Fuel 1 Solutions explain the chemistry behind Pure Fuels and show how portable micro stations can bring premium gasoline to racetracks, marinas, performance shops and dealerships. Connor Chakales breaks down why HYPERFUELS uses is...

How can race tracks clear debris, rubber, aggregate and water faster—and get back to racing sooner? Guy Gabbey, Sales Manager at Buffalo Turbine, joins Joe Castello of WFO Radio to explain the technology behind turbine blowers and how they are used in motorsports for track cleanup, drying, safety and efficiency. The discussion gets into the technical differences between turbine and centrifugal blo...

How far can modern EFI engine management go? BigStuff EFI owner Ben Davidow takes a deep technical dive into advanced EFI tuning, individual-cylinder fuel and ignition control, high-speed data acquisition, cylinder pressure analysis, staged injection, coil-on-plug ignition and the BigStuff Gen4 ECU. In this episode of EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now, Davidow explains how EFI technology has evolved t...

How do you measure turbocharger blade clearance at extreme temperatures, embed strain sensors inside carbon-fiber components, or measure a race car’s actual ride height directly against the track? In this technical EPARTRADE Race Industry Now webinar, Texys America explores advanced FBG (Fiber Bragg Grating) and capacitive sensing technologies that are opening new possibilities for motorsport data...

Why do engine bearings fail—and what can the wear patterns inside an engine tell you about the real root cause? In this highly technical episode of EPARTRADE Race Industry Now, Dustin Kull, Account Manager – Racing and Aftermarket at Daido Metal, and Lake Speed, Jr., Tribologist and The Motor Oil Geek, break down advanced engine failure analysis and the science behind bearing wear, lubrication and...

What is your race car suspension really doing under load? In this EPARTRADE Race Industry Now technical webinar, Morse Measurements takes an in-depth look at Kinematics & Compliance (K&C) testing and how race teams can measure suspension behavior under real-world lateral, longitudinal, braking, steering and cornering loads. Bob Simons, President, and Sonja Atkins, K&C Lab Manager at Mo...

What does it take to build a race engine that delivers horsepower, reliability and performance at the highest levels of motorsports? Dennis Borem, President & CEO of ProMotor Engines, LLC, joins Joe Castello of WFO Radio for an in-depth technical discussion on building winning engines for road racing, drag racing and beyond. Borem shares decades of race engine development experience, covering:...

How do you keep today's high-performance diesel trucks and tow vehicles running cooler, cleaner and more reliably? In this EPARTRADE Race Industry Now webinar, Eric Sempson (Product Support Manager) and Charles Lara (Sales Manager) from PPE (Pacific Performance Engineering) explain the engineering behind advanced cooling systems, transmission upgrades, oil filtration, differential covers, alum...

What makes one racing spring perform better than another? It's about far more than spring rate. In this EPARTRADE Race Industry Now webinar, Frank Simonetti, Motorsports Director at Swift Springs, joins Tony Eury Jr., Director of Chassis Development at GMS Race Cars, to explain the engineering, materials, manufacturing processes, and suspension technology that separate premium racing springs f...

What makes today's racing safety systems more effective than ever before? In this EPARTRADE Race Industry Now webinar, Trevor Ashline, President & Owner of Engineered Safety Systems (ESS), explains the latest advances in motorsports driver safety, including head restraints, racing harnesses, neck collars, head surrounds, energy management, and proper restraint system design. Hosted by Brad...

Clean parts aren't just about appearance—they're critical to engine reliability, machining accuracy, and professional race shop efficiency. In this episode of EPARTRADE Race Industry Now, Joe Castello (WFO Radio) sits down with Mark Haworth, Owner of Temco Parts Washers, and Leyton Barry, Head of Sales and Marketing, to discuss the technology behind modern spray cabinet parts washers and w...

Discover how PRW Power is reinventing its performance engine components with smarter engineering, improved manufacturing, and race-proven technology. In this episode of EPARTRADE Race Industry Now, host Brad Gillie (SiriusXM Ch. 90, Late Shift) sits down with Cary Redman, Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer of PRW Power, for an in-depth technical discussion covering the company's latest...

What do sponsors really expect from race teams in 2026? In this episode of EPARTRADE Race Industry Now, Mike DeFord, Business Development Director at VSC Race Works, explains how motorsports sponsorship has evolved beyond decals and logo placement into data-driven business partnerships. Hosted by Brad Gillie of SiriusXM Channel 90, Late Shift, this webinar covers sponsorship ROI, digital marketing...

Can electronic technology make manual transmission drag racing faster and more consistent? In this episode of EPARTRADE Race Industry Now, Bill Armstrong, Owner of The BangShift Billy, joins host Joe Castello of WFO Radio to discuss how digital clutch control and wireless technology are transforming stick shift drag racing. Discover how the Digital Clutch Controller helps racers improve launch con...

Discover the science behind high-performance lubricants in this episode of EPARTRADE Race Industry Now featuring James Rappaport, VP of North American Sales for Industrial Fluids at Metalloid, and Anna Jurczyk, Manager of Inside Sales. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio. In this technical discussion, Metalloid explores how advanced lubricants, greases, corrosion inhibitors, cleaners, and metalwor...

How much does deburring really affect the quality, reliability, and performance of your parts? In this episode of Race Industry Now, host Joe Castello (WFO Radio) sits down with Nick Prohl, Marketing & Sales at SHAVIV, for an in-depth technical discussion on precision deburring and why it remains one of the most important yet overlooked steps in the manufacturing process. Whether you're ma...

What does it take to engineer a machine capable of dominating asphalt, gravel, rally stages, hill climbs and off-road terrain? In this episode of EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now, Stryker Race Cars Co-Founders John Annunziata and Cole Powelson take viewers deep inside the engineering philosophy, drivetrain strategy and motorsports experience behind the Stryker platform. From Pikes Peak inspiration to...

Episode #621 of EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now explores the engineering behind high-performance cooling systems for motorsports and performance vehicles with John Pairaktaridis, President of [Delta PAG](https://deltapag.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com). Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift. This technical deep dive covers:• Oil cooling efficiency and pressure drop reduction• Brushless...

What does it take to become a modern race engineer in today’s data-driven motorsports world? In this episode of EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now, we take a deep technical dive into motorsport engineering education, simulation-driven development, telemetry analysis, vehicle dynamics, and the real-world tools used to train the next generation of race engineers. “Building Race Engineers: Inside the Life...

How do you improve oil pump efficiency without risking failure? In this episode of EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now, we take a deep technical dive into abradable coatings and how they transform clearance control, sealing efficiency, and friction management in high-performance oil pumps. Episode #619 – “Abradable Coatings Seal Oil Pumps – Technical Deep Dive on Clearances, Efficiency & Friction”Pr...

Airflow, filtration efficiency, and engine protection—how do you balance all three without compromise? In this episode of Race Industry Now, the weekly webinar and podcast series from EPARTRADE, aFe POWER takes a deep technical dive into the engineering behind high-performance air filters.“Airflow Matters: Inside aFe POWER Performance Filters” features:Stuart Miyagishima, EVP, Sales & Marketin...

How do you actually build a profitable racing parts e-commerce business? In this episode of EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now, we break down the technical and strategic foundation behind successful motorsports e-commerce operations. Episode #617 – “Engineering Online Revenue: Building a Profitable Racing Parts Store”Presented by Data Here-To-There (DH2T)Featuring:• Stephanie Benger, Marketing Director...