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Race Industry Now!
by EPARTRADE, LLC
EPARTRADE, the global online platform for the performance and racing industry, has expanded its content to include regular tech and business webinars from leading industry suppliers and race industry leaders.
Episodes
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Inside COMEC: The Machines That Build Race Engines
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…
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Less Friction, More Power? QLC Engine Coatings Explained | Rocketman Coatings
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...
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Shock Dyno Testing: What Your Damper Curves Are Hiding | LABA7
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...
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Ethanol-Free 93 Octane Fuel & Portable Fuel Stations | HYPERFUELS + Fuel 1
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...
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Turbine Blowers for Race Tracks: Faster Cleanup, Track Drying & Safety | Buffalo Turbine
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...
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Advanced EFI Tuning: Individual Cylinder Control, Data Logging & Ignition | BigStuff EFI
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...
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Motorsport Sensors That Measure the Unmeasurable | FBG & Capacitive Technology
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…
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Why Engine Bearings Fail: Root Causes, Oil Analysis & Wear
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...
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Race Car Suspension Secrets: What K&C Testing Reveals | Morse Measurements
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,...
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How ProMotor Engines Builds Winning Road Racing & Drag Racing Engines
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...
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How Better Cooling & Filtration Extend Engine & Transmission Life | PPE Engineering Explained
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...
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Why Swift Springs Outperform the Competition | Spring Engineering, Materials & Suspension Tech
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,...
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Driver Safety Technology Explained: New Head Restraints, Belts & Head Surrounds | ESS
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...
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Wash Parts the Right Way! Temco Parts Washers Explained for Engine Builders & Race Shops
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...
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Inside the NEW PRW Power: Engineering Better Racing Parts for Serious Horsepower
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...
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Motorsports Sponsorship Explained: ROI, AI, Sponsor Expectations & Scam Warnings
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...
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Digital Clutch Controllers Explained: Faster Stick Shift Drag Racing with The BangShift Billy
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...
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How High-Performance Lubricants Improve Reliability in the Racing Industry
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...
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Precision Deburring Secrets Every Machine Shop Should Know | SHAVIV Technical Deep Dive
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...
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Inside the Stryker Rally & Off-Road Machine: AWD Engineering, Pikes Peak & Multi-Surface Performance
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,...
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How Advanced Cooling Systems Improve Race Car Performance
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...
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How Modern Race Engineers Are Trained | Motorsport Engineering Deep Dive
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…
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Abradable Coatings in Oil Pumps Explained | Clearances, Efficiency & Friction (Tech Deep Dive)
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 –...
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Do Performance Air Filters Add HP? aFe POWER Explains Airflow & Filtration
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...
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How to Build a Profitable Racing Parts Store | Engineering Online Revenue
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…
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Torque vs Clamp Load Explained: The Truth About Torque Wrenches in Racing Engines
Are torque specs really telling you the full story?In this EPARTRADE Race Industry Now technical webinar, Shannon Strother (P1 Manufacturing) and Chuck Lynch (AERA – Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association) break down the real relationship between torque input, clamp load, and friction in...
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Carbon Fiber Engineering Explained: How It’s Transforming Street Performance
In this episode of Race Industry Now, the weekly webinar & podcast from EPARTRADE, we take a deep technical dive into how carbon fiber is transforming modern street performance vehicles.Featuring Sean Miller, Head of Engineering & Development at Top Street Performance, this session explores the...
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Engine Killer: Delayed Oil Pressure Explained (+ Real Fix) | Baxter Performance
Delayed oil pressure at startup is one of the most overlooked causes of engine wear—and it’s happening in more engines than you think.In this episode of Race Industry Now, Kevin Baxter (President, Baxter Performance) breaks down the real mechanical problem behind oil drain-back, dry starts, and...
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1000cc Engines in 900 lb Race Cars?! Inside the Rise of Super Crosskarts
Super Crosskarts are redefining what’s possible in grassroots and professional motorsports. In this episode of Race Industry Now, Mike Duran, Founder of RiskTaker Racing Products, breaks down the engineering behind these ultra-lightweight, motorcycle-powered race platforms—and why they may be the...
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Open-Wheel Racing Safety Breakthroughs: Sprint Car Engineering That Saves Lives
Open-wheel racing is faster, more competitive, and more technically demanding than ever — and safety engineering must evolve just as quickly.In this episode of Race Industry Now, EPARTRADE dives deep into the latest safety innovations transforming sprint car and open-wheel racing. Industry expert...
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Race Car Chassis Set-Up Secrets: Ride Height, Corner Weights & Suspension Tuning
Winning races often comes down to one thing: precision chassis setup.In this episode of Race Industry Now, we explore the advanced engineering tools and measurement systems that help teams unlock maximum performance from their race cars.Featuring Brett Barker, Co-Founder & Chief Engineer of...
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Knoxville Raceway’s Formula for Success: Growth, Community & the Nationals
During Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE, Jason Reed, General Manager of Knoxville Raceway, breaks down how the Sprint Car Capital of the World continues to grow—delivering record attendance, sold-out premium experiences, and one of the strongest community-driven motorsports models in the...
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Inside the New Era of U.S. Rally: ARA Growth, OEM Momentum & the Future of American Rallying
During Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE, Preston Osborn, Competition Director of the American Rally Association (ARA), joins the conversation to break down a pivotal moment for U.S. rally racing—one defined by growth, professionalization, OEM expansion, and a renewed focus on training and...
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Inside SCORE’s Explosive Growth: Baja 1000, Global Expansion & the Future of Off-Road Racing
During Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE, Jim Ryan, Vice President of Marketing & Sales for SCORE International, breaks down one of the most significant growth periods in the history of Baja off-road racing—from record-setting global audiences to historic expansion plans for the legendary Baja...
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How NASA Is Growing Grassroots Motorsports | HPDE, Track Days & Racing Explained
During Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE, Marie Adams, Director of Operations for the National Auto Sport Association (NASA), shares how the organization continues to expand grassroots motorsports across the United States—while creating a clear, welcoming path from first-time track days to...
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Fast Freddie Spencer on Mentorship, Character & the Future of Women’s Racing
In this powerful and deeply personal Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE conversation, Freddie “Fast Freddie” Spencer—three-time FIM Grand Prix World Champion and MotoGP Hall of Fame legend—shares his philosophy on mentorship, character-building, and creating opportunity in motorsports, with a…
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The Future of Electric Racing: Formula E’s Gen4 Vision Explained
Formula E is entering its most important chapter yet.In this exclusive Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE interview, Jeff Dodds, CEO of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, lays out a bold and data-driven vision for the championship’s future—spanning Gen4 race cars, global expansion,...
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Why MotoAmerica Is Exploding in 2026: Talent Cup, Baggers & Superbike Wars
MotoAmerica is entering 2026 with unprecedented momentum—and a clear vision for the future of American motorcycle racing.In this in-depth Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE conversation, Chuck Aksland, COO of MotoAmerica, breaks down how the series has evolved into a true national championship with...
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Why Chip Ganassi Racing Keeps Winning: Mike Hull on IndyCar Dominance
What does it really take to dominate modern IndyCar in an era of spec cars, hybrid power, and razor-thin margins?In this exclusive Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE interview, Mike Hull, Managing Director of Chip Ganassi Racing, delivers rare insight into the championship culture, leadership...
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Why Crandon Is Becoming America’s Ultimate Off-Road Racing Destination
Crandon International Raceway has become one of the most iconic and fastest-growing motorsports destinations in America — and its momentum is only accelerating.In this Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE interview, Marty Fiolka, Promoter of Crandon International Raceway, explains how the legendary...
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Inside NHRA’s Massive Growth: Media, Gaming & the 75th Anniversary Vision
NHRA is entering one of the most ambitious growth phases in its 75-year history.In this Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE interview, Brad Gerber, NHRA Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, breaks down how drag racing is evolving across media, digital platforms, gaming, sponsorship, and fan...
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Inside Formula DRIFT’s Bold New Era: Long Beach Street Course & 2026 Expansion
Formula DRIFT ( @formuladrift ) is entering one of the most transformative chapters in its history.In this Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE interview, Ryan Sage—founder and President of Formula DRIFT—takes viewers inside the most ambitious season the championship has ever undertaken, including the...
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The Future of Time Attack: GTA & Super Lap Battle’s 2026 Vision
What does the future hold for time attack racing in North America?In this Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE interview, Jason Dienhart, President & CEO of Global Time Attack (GTA) and Super Lap Battle (SLB), delivers a candid, in-depth look at where the sport stands today—and where it’s headed in...
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Inside World of Outlaws: Brian Carter on Growth, Streaming & the 2026 Vision
What does it take to run the most demanding dirt racing championship in the world—nearly year-round, across dozens of states, while balancing tradition, innovation, and sustainability?In this Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE interview, Brian Carter, President & CEO of World Racing Group and the...
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Inside the New RACER Network: CJ Olivares on TV, Streaming & Global Motorsports Growth
What does the future of motorsports media really look like in a world of cable TV, streaming apps, FAST channels, YouTube, and creators?In this Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE interview, CJ Olivares, President of RACER Network, breaks down the bold transformation of the former MAVTV operation…
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How FOX Is Rewriting INDYCAR Coverage: Pam Miller on Storytelling & Tech
How do you turn speed, strategy, and data into stories that create lifelong motorsports fans?In this in-depth Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE conversation, Pam Miller, veteran motorsports producer and one of the most influential figures in sports television, pulls back the curtain on how FOX…
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Inside INDYCAR’s Future: Doug Boles on FOX, New Races & the 2028 Car
The future of INDYCAR is taking shape — and it’s built on long-term vision, fan growth, technology, and strategic partnerships.In this in-depth Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE conversation, Doug Boles, President of INDYCAR and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, outlines the series’ ambitious “Path...
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Hydrogen Racing Is Here: Extreme H’s Bold Vision for the Future of Motorsport
Hydrogen racing has arrived — and Extreme H is leading the charge.In this Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE session, Ali Russell, Managing Director of Extreme H, delivers a deep dive into the world’s first hydrogen-powered motorsport championship, explaining how the series is building on the legacy...
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Inside WEC’s Golden Era: Hypercar Boom, Le Mans & OEM Strategy
The FIA World Endurance Championship is entering what many now call a “golden era.”In this Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE interview, Frederic Lequien, CEO of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), delivers an in-depth look at why endurance racing is thriving—on track, commercially, and...
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Inside PRI 2025: The Business, Advocacy & Future of Racing
As the motorsports world converges on Indianapolis, Michael Good, President of Performance Racing Industry (PRI), joins Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE to preview what will be the largest and most impactful PRI Show ever.Celebrating its 37th year and 20th year in Indianapolis, PRI 2025 will once...
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EPARTRADE, the global online platform for the performance and racing industry, has expanded its content to include regular tech and business webinars from leading industry suppliers and race industry leaders.
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