Learn how proper coolant testing and treatment can make or break engine performance — in racing and heavy-duty applications.

In this episode of RACE INDUSTRY NOW, Joe Long, Senior Field Technical Trainer at Old World Industries (makers of PEAK coolants), joins Chuck Lynch, VP of Technical Service at AERA (Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association), to reveal best practices for keeping your engine cool, clean, and competitive.

From pH balance and electrolysis prevention to mixing compatibility, filtration, and glycol-free racing coolants, this discussion dives deep into the science behind coolant chemistry — and how to avoid the most common (and costly) mistakes racers and fleet operators make.

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In this episode of Race Industry Now, discover how Oerlikon Balzers is transforming high-performance racing with its revolutionary S3p (Scalable Pulsed Power Plasma) coating technology.Join Martin Hahn, Dr. Martin Bohley, and Dr.-Ing. Emanuel Tack as they break down how advanced thin-film coatings and DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) solutions are driving the next generation of motorsport performance engineering — reducing friction, extending component life, and boosting efficiency across engines, gearboxes, and drivetrains.Hosted by Brad Gillie of SiriusXM Ch. 90, Late Shift, this in-depth session dives into:⚙️ How S3p merges the best of arc evaporation and sputtering🧠 The science behind smoother, droplet-free surfaces🏁 Why surface engineering is now critical in F1, endurance, and rally racing🌍 How Oerlikon is expanding its S3p tech across global motorsport markets💡 “Every micron matters.” — Dr. BohleyDon’t miss this look at the future of coatings in high-performance engineering — from the lab to the racetrack.📺 Watch more cutting-edge motorsport technology webinars at EPARTRADE.com🔔 Subscribe for weekly tech insights from Race Industry Now#OerlikonBalzers #S3pTechnology #MotorsportEngineering #RacingInnovation #PerformanceCoatings #DLC #EPARTRADE #RaceIndustryNow #MotorsportTech #Engineering #F1Tech #RacingEngines #Tribology #SurfaceEngineering #BradGillie

Discover how Grant Products, a name trusted in motorsport for over a century, continues to lead in racing steering wheel innovation, safety, and performance.In this Race Industry Now webinar, Todd Froelich, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Grant Products, joins Brad Gillie of SiriusXM (Ch. 90, Late Shift) to discuss:🏁 Engineering Safety: Grant’s proprietary “bend but not break” full-hoop steel channel design that protects drivers during impact.🧰 Material Mastery: Leather, suede, polyurethane, and advanced grips — how each enhances comfort, control, and feedback.⚙️ Race-Ready Models: The latest Grant steering wheels — Models 603, 604, and 1075 — featuring new switch mounts, grip geometry, and three-spoke configurations.🌎 North American Craftsmanship: Vertically integrated manufacturing from Brownsville, Texas, to Matamoros, Mexico, ensuring unmatched quality and precision.💡 Beyond Steering Wheels: Structural carbon fiber sheets, switch brackets, and components tested for real-world racing demands.If you’re a race car builder, engineer, or driver, this episode gives you a technical deep dive into what makes a steering wheel race ready.🔹 Watch more Race Industry Now webinars: https://www.epartrade.com/more/epartradelive#GrantProducts #RaceIndustryNow #EPARTRADE #MotorsportInnovation #RacingTechnology #SteeringWheel #RaceEngineering #MotorsportSafety #PerformanceParts #RaceCarDesign #MotorsportEngineering #RacingWebinar #MotorsportsIndustry

Learn the science behind off-season battery maintenance with Jed Emert, Performance Sales Manager at XS Power Batteries, in this Race Industry Now technical webinar hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM Ch. 90, Late Shift.Discover the differences between AGM and lithium chemistries, ideal storage voltages and temperatures, proper charging cycles, and load-testing procedures to maximize reliability and performance.XS Power shares practical, race-proven insights to help you keep your batteries at peak efficiency all year long.🔋 Topics Covered:• AGM vs Lithium Battery Comparison• Storage Voltage & Temperature Management• Smart Maintainers vs Trickle Chargers• Load Testing & Safety Practices• Off-Season Storage Tips for Racers#RacingBatteries #XSPower #MotorsportTech #EPARTRADE #RaceIndustryNow #LithiumBattery #AGMBattery #BatteryMaintenance #MotorsportsEngineering #RacingPerformance

Discover how K1 RaceGear is rewriting the playbook for sponsorships and partnerships in motorsports. In this powerful episode of EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now webinar, JR Twedt, General Manager & Director of Operations at K1 RaceGear and Free Minds, delivers a candid, data-driven look at how sponsorship models are evolving — and what race teams, drivers, and brands must do to succeed. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM Channel 90’s Late Shift, this session dives deep into:

• From Sponsorship to Partnership: Why the old “logo-for-product” model no longer works, and how to build long-term, metrics-driven relationships.

• The 5-to-1 ROI Rule: K1 RaceGear’s internal metric for measuring true return on investment.

• Winning Pitches: How teams can research, customize, and convert proposals into real partnerships.

• Case Studies That Work: The Brian Brown/Smiley’s Racing Products story and other real-world examples.

• Timing, Geography & Format: Why event demographics, daypart analysis, and entry counts matter more than follower numbers.

• Ambassador Program Secrets: How K1 and Free Minds have retained 100% of their full ambassadors for 8 years.

• Industry Unity: JR Twedt’s call to stop “free flooding” and build sustainable relationships.

Whether you’re a driver, team manager, brand marketer, or motorsport entrepreneur, this webinar is packed with actionable insights to maximize your partnerships and grow your ROI in racing.

📺 Watch now and learn how to transform sponsorships into powerful, long-term partnerships!

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Go behind the scenes of SADEV Engineering, the global leader in sequential gearbox technology trusted by the world’s top race teams. In this exclusive episode of Race Industry Now, Jeff “Fuzzy” Horton, Operations Manager at SADEV, reveals how advanced design, simulation, and precision engineering power victories across rally, endurance, off-road, hill climb, Formula E, and moreDiscover:How finite element analysis and CAD modeling shape gear design.Why torsional vibration control, thermal stability, and custom ratios are critical in modern racing.The engineering differences between rally, endurance, and electric/hybrid platforms.How SADEV partners directly with teams to deliver continuous product evolution.The future of hybridization and electrification in high-performance transmissionsIf you want to understand what separates finishing from winning, this technical deep dive will show you how the smallest engineering details create the biggest racing advantages.🔔 Subscribe to EPARTRADE for weekly insights from motorsport leaders.#SADEV #RacingTransmissions #RaceIndustryNow #MotorsportEngineering #SequentialGearbox #Rally #EnduranceRacing #OffRoadRacing #FormulaE #RaceTechnology #EPARTRADE

Engines are getting smaller, more powerful, and hotter than ever — creating extreme torsional vibration challenges across motorsport, automotive, marine, and defense. In this Race Industry Now webinar, produced by EPARTRADE in partnership with RACER and hosted by Brad Gillie (SiriusXM, Late Shift), Brian LeBarron of Fluidampr / Vibratech TVD shares cutting-edge solutions that keep modern powertrains reliable at peak performance.🔧 What You’ll Learn in This Webinar:What torsional vibration really is — and why it matters for crankshafts, camshafts, drivelines, and even EV motorsHow Fluidampr’s viscous damper technology, pioneered since 1946, continues to evolve for racing and OEMsAdvanced damper designs: nested systems, dual-chamber cooling, and oil-cooled solutions for 1,000hp+ enginesProven durability in IMSA endurance racing and adoption by OEM high-performance programsHow torsional vibration is managed in hybrid and EV applicationsThe importance of American manufacturing and cross-industry innovationWhether you’re an engine builder, race engineer, OEM developer, or performance enthusiast, this session is packed with insights that will help you understand and manage torsional vibration in today’s high-power engines.torsional vibration, crankshaft damper, viscous damper, Fluidampr, Vibratech TVD, engine vibration, performance engines, race engines, endurance racing, hybrid motorsport, EV powertrains, motor durability, IMSA, Corvette C8.R, motorsport technology#Fluidampr #MotorsportEngineering #RaceIndustryNow #Vibratech #EngineTech #PerformanceEngines #MotorsportInnovation #HybridMotorsport #EVRacing #IMSA #RaceIndustry

Motorsport is entering a new era — where artificial intelligence and autonomy are transforming racing from the inside out.In Episode #556 of Race Industry Now, Eddie Bernardon, Chief Racing Officer at AIPEX Racing and renowned consultant in vehicle and motorsport technology, joins host Brad Gillie from SiriusXM (Ch. 90, Late Shift) for a fascinating deep dive into the next frontier of innovation.🔥 Topics Covered:The historic role of motorsports in driving technological innovationInsights from autonomous racing competitions like the Indy Autonomous Challenge and A2RLHow AI can create personalities for autonomous race carsThe rise of AI racing agents for real-time fan interactionWhat “Sim to Track and Back” means for the future of racing and road cars💡 Whether you’re a racing fan, motorsport engineer, or tech innovator, this episode reveals how AI and autonomy are not replacing—but amplifying—the excitement and innovation of racing.📈 Get inspired by how today’s race cars are shaping tomorrow’s transportation.🔗 Watch more webinars: https://www.epartrade.com/more/onlineraceindustryweek👇 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more cutting-edge insights from EPARTRADE!#MotorsportInnovation #AutonomousRacing #AIinMotorsport #EPARTRADE #RacingTechnology #IndyAutonomousChallenge #A2RL #RaceIndustryNow #FutureOfRacing #EddieBernardon #SimToTrack #AIracing #AutoTech #BradGillie #SiriusXM #DriveToSurviveVibes

Plumbing isn’t just about hoses and fittings — it’s a performance-critical system in every race car.In this episode of Race Industry Now, we dive deep into "Race Car Plumbing Made Practical" with the experts from Brown & Miller Racing Solutions (BMRS) — John Harper (VP) and Scott Hunter (Regional Sales Director) — hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.From Formula 1 and NASCAR to grassroots racing, BMRS has built a reputation for engineering high-performance, lightweight, and easy-to-service hose and fitting systems. In this powerful tech webinar, you'll learn:🔹 Why plumbing is often the hidden key to horsepower and reliability🔹 How proper line sizing, routing, and materials can prevent DNFs🔹 Pit-crew serviceability: Why speed and safety go hand-in-hand🔹 How BMRS helps teams — from club racers to pros — with custom plumbing solutions🔹 Why your plumbing setup could be costing you performanceWhether you're a weekend warrior or a pro team engineer, this episode is packed with insights that could transform your race program.👉 Subscribe for more racing tech insights: https://www.youtube.com/@EPARTRADE📲 Learn more about BMRS: https://www.bmrs.net🌐 Visit EPARTRADE: https://www.epartrade.com#RaceCarPlumbing #BMRS #MotorsportsEngineering #RacingTech #EPARTRADE #RaceIndustryNow #NASCAR #Formula1 #IndyCar #RaceCarSetup #PerformanceParts #RaceEngineering #BradGillie #SiriusXM #RaceWebinar

Discover how top engine builder Jay Dickens and veteran driver Rick Eckert unleash next-level performance in Super Late Model Dirt Racing! This exclusive EPARTRADE Race Industry Now webinar dives into engine strategy, track adaptability, and the critical builder-driver relationship that leads to wins, podiums, and consistency.🔧 Jay Dickens, founder of Jay Dickens Racing Engines, shares over 30 years of experience building championship-winning engines that thrive under changing track conditions.🏁 Rick Eckert, Owner/Driver of Rick Eckert Racing, breaks down how his winning setup delivers power, traction, and control—even on slick tracks.💬 Learn about:Engine versatility: maximizing performance when track conditions shift800+ horsepower small-block V8s & four-link suspension dynamicsWhy trust between driver and builder is essential for successHow grassroots tech meets pro-level racing insightHosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.📺 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of Race Industry Now—your source for cutting-edge racing tech.👉 Watch more webinars at www.epartrade.com#DirtLateModel #JayDickensRacingEngines #RickEckert #DirtRacing #RaceIndustryNow #EPARTRADE #LateModelRacing #RacingEngines #DirtTrackRacing #SuperLateModel #WFORadio #RacingWebinar #RaceTech #MotorsportsEngineering #GrassrootsRacing