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Choosing a racing carburetor takes more than matching CFM to engine size. Trevor Wiggins, Owner of GET’M Performance, explains how carburetor sizing, emulsion tuning, float levels and fuel selection influence horsepower, throttle response and track performance. In “Carburetors Are Here to Stay: Technology, Tuning & Horsepower,” discover why a carburetor that makes impressive dyno numbers may need a different calibration to launch cleanly and perform on the racetrack. Topics include:• Carburetor sizing: balancing airflow capacity and booster signal• Why dyno horsepower does not tell the whole story• Main jets, emulsion circuits and air-bleed adjustments• How float levels affect fuel delivery and mixture• Calibration considerations for gasoline, methanol, E85 and oxygenated race fuels• Drag racing versus circle-track fuel requirements• Using O2 sensors, throttle-position data and track logs to diagnose problems• Carburetor maintenance, float checks and fuel-system corrosion Featuring Trevor Wiggins, Owner, GET’M Performance.Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift. Episode 642 of EPARTRADE’s Race Industry Now technical webinar series.Presented by ARP, Inc., PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, CTech Manufacturing, & Race-Fan. Subscribe for technical discussions with racing industry experts, and share your carburetor tuning questions in the comments. Explore racing suppliers, products, technology and more:https://www.epartrade.com #CarburetorTuning #GETMPerformance #Horsepower #DragRacing #EPARTRADE

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 practical automation to engine rebuilding and performance machine shops. Watch to explore:• ACF 200 CNC boring and milling machine: automatic bore-center location and bore-to-bore operation• Engine block blueprinting and positioning for damaged-bore repairs• Independently programmed roughing and finishing passes• RP1000 CNC resurfacing with laser scanning to assess surface variation before cutting• Saved machining programs for recurring cylinder-head applications• Line boring for overhead-cam cylinder heads, main-bearing bores and cam tunnels• Quick tooling changes and V8 block fixture rotation• Robot-loaded manufacturing, in-process probing and machine testing• Cloud-based machine data collection for tracking operating hours and job times Featuring:Enrico Carniel — CEO, Comec ItalyBen Boor — US Sales Manager, Comec USAnthony Usher — President, MEC CNC Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift. Whether you run a performance engine shop, rebuild racing engines or are considering moving from manual equipment to CNC, this session offers a detailed look at the technology and workflow behind modern engine machining. Presented by ARP, Inc., PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, CTech Manufacturing, & Race-Fan. Subscribe to EPARTRADE for technical discussions with manufacturers, engine builders and racing industry experts. Explore COMEC and connect with performance and racing suppliers:https://www.epartrade.com #EngineMachining #CNCMachining #EngineBuilding #COMEC #EPARTRADE

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 friction and greater durability in performance and racing applications. Learn about:• QLC’s reported 1–5 micron thickness• Proprietary “kinetic wave” application technology• Applying the treatment without heating the component• Oil retention and protection during engine startup• A reported average coefficient of friction of 0.07 in piston-ring testing• Piston-ring flank vs. face treatment—and why sealing matters• Applications for camshafts, lifters, bearings, transmission gears and oil-pump gears• Heat transfer, component quality and practical application limits• Manufacturing partnerships and licensing opportunities From valvetrain wear to piston-ring friction, this technical discussion examines how surface engineering could help reduce mechanical losses while protecting precision engine components. Featuring:Rocky Jordache — Owner, Rocketman CoatingsBilly Jordache — Vice President, Rocketman Coatings Hosted by Brad Gillie of SiriusXM, Channel 90, Late Shift. Episode 640: “The Next Generation of Low-Friction Surface Technology—For Low Friction, Durability, and More Power” What engine component would you most want to test with a low-friction surface treatment? Tell us in the comments.Presented by ARP, Inc., PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, CTech Manufacturing, & Race-Fan. Subscribe to EPARTRADE for technical webinars, racing industry interviews and insights from performance manufacturers. Explore EPARTRADE: https://www.epartrade.comLearn about Rocketman Coatings: https://rocketmancoatings.com EPARTRADE — The Racing Industry. Every Minute. Every Day. #EngineCoatings #EngineBuilding #Motorsports

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 that conventional sinusoidal tests may miss—and how excessive filtering can hide valuable diagnostic information. Featuring:• Andrius Liškus, CEO & Head of R&D, LABA7• Andrius Petkauskas, Co-Founder & Head of Software, LABA7 Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift. Topics covered:• Crank / Scotch yoke dynos vs. servo-hydraulic and electromagnetic testing machines• Force vs. velocity and force vs. displacement analysis• Constant-velocity testing for friction and stiction investigation• Frequency sweeps, pink noise and recorded racetrack inputs• Identifying signatures associated with cavitation and aeration• 20 kHz EMA sampling and how filtering affects damper analysis• Temperature-controlled testing and automated pass/fail checks• External sensors, side-load testing and simulation validation• Upcoming high-velocity and fatigue-testing equipment Whether you’re matching racing shocks, developing damper valving or troubleshooting suspension performance, this discussion offers practical insight into choosing test methods and interpreting the results. Learn more about LABA7:https://laba7.com Explore more Race Industry Now technical webinars:https://www.epartrade.com/more/epartradelive Subscribe to EPARTRADE for technical conversations with the companies and engineers advancing motorsports. Presented by ARP, Inc., PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, CTech Manufacturing, & Race-Fan. EPARTRADE — The Racing Industry. Every Minute. Every Day. #ShockAbsorbers #SuspensionTuning #ShockDyno #LABA7 #MotorsportEngineering #EPARTRADE

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 isobutanol instead of ethanol, including its effects on water-driven phase separation, energy content, material compatibility and Reid vapor pressure. He also discusses the marine-engine durability and field research behind the formulation, along with HYPERFUELS’ approach to producing a consistent finished gasoline through regional fuel terminals. Bill Marr takes viewers through Fuel 1’s portable dispensing systems, including 500-gallon and dual 500-gallon stations, solar power with a 110-volt backup, remote monitoring, point-of-sale equipment and the dealer revenue-sharing model. Featuring Jess Hewitt, President, HYPERFUELS; Connor Chakales, Senior Director of Business Development, HYPERFUELS; and Bill Marr, Director, Fuel 1 Solutions. Hosted by Brad Gillie of SiriusXM Channel 90’s Late Shift. Topics covered:• Isobutanol vs. ethanol in premium gasoline• Water tolerance, phase separation and fuel storage• Fuel consistency and engine calibration• Marine-engine testing and durability• Portable fuel stations for racing and powersports• Fuel supply options for shops, tracks and dealers Learn more about HYPERFUELS and its products on EPARTRADE: https://www.epartrade.com/ Presented by ARP, Inc., PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, CTech Manufacturing, & Race-Fan. #HYPERFUELS #RacingFuel #EthanolFreeGas #FuelDelivery #Motorsports

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 blowers, airflow efficiency, horsepower requirements, directional nozzle control, moisture removal, remote operation, equipment sizing and maintenance. Gabbey also explains why selecting the right blower isn't simply about choosing the most horsepower, how Buffalo Turbine matches equipment to specific track applications, and how turbine technology can reduce cleanup time and labor requirements.Topics include:• Turbine vs. centrifugal blower technology• Airflow efficiency and horsepower requirements• Removing rubber, debris, stone and aggregate• Clearing standing water and accelerating track drying• Directional nozzle control• Wireless remote operation• PTO, hydraulic and engine-driven systems• Selecting the right blower for a race facility• Maintenance and durability• Improving track safety and reducing downtimeFeaturing Guy Gabbey, Sales Manager, Buffalo Turbine.Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.Presented by ARP, Inc., PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, CTech Manufacturing, & Race-Fan.#Motorsports #RaceTrack #TrackSafety #BuffaloTurbine #RacingTechnology #TrackCleanup #TurbineBlower #RaceIndustry

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 to manage everything from street performance applications to 6,000-horsepower Pro Mod combinations. Topics include: • Individual-cylinder fuel and ignition tuning • BigStuff Gen4 ECU architecture • 100 Mbps Ethernet communication • High-speed engine data acquisition • Individual-cylinder auto-tuning • Cylinder pressure analysis and ignition optimization • Methanol EFI and high-flow injectors • Staged fuel injection • SD-card data logging• Coil-on-plug vs. CDI ignition • Remote ECU tuning via Wi-Fi • Managing hundreds of engine and vehicle data channels• EFI strategies for high-horsepower racing applications Davidow also discusses the history of BigStuff EFI and the development challenges that emerged as turbocharged and methanol-fueled race engines moved into the 3,000-, 4,000- and even 6,000-horsepower range. Featuring Ben Davidow, Owner, BigStuff EFI. Hosted by Brad Gillie of SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift. Presented by ARP, Inc., PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, CTech Manufacturing, & Race-Fan. #BigStuffEFI #EFITuning #EngineManagement #Motorsports #EngineTuning

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 acquisition.Ben Hewitt, Commercial Engineer – Motorsport at Texys America, and Julien Chenaux, Product Manager with Fogale Sensors, explain how these technologies can be used for:• FBG strain and temperature measurement using optical fiber• Sensors embedded directly inside carbon-fiber structures• Multiple sensing points along a single optical fiber• Turbocharger Blade Tip Clearance (BTC) measurement• Blade Tip Timing (BTT) for vibration and resonance analysis• Capacitive sensing in temperatures up to 2,552°F• Direct race-car ride-height measurement against the track surface• Suspension travel and high-frequency vibration measurement• Brake disc wear and brake torque analysis• Shaft runout, eccentricity and rotating-component monitoring• Electric-motor rotor expansion• Liquid-hydrogen level measurement• Capacitive smart-skin technology for cockpits and driver monitoringHosted by noted NHRA crew chief Jim Oberhofer.For race engineers, data acquisition specialists, vehicle-dynamics engineers and anyone working in advanced motorsport development, this session offers a detailed look at sensing technologies capable of capturing measurements that are difficult—or impossible—to obtain with conventional sensors.Presented by ARP, Inc., PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, CTech Manufacturing, & Race-Fan.EPARTRADE — The Racing Industry. Every Minute. Every Day.#Motorsport #RaceEngineering #DataAcquisition #Sensors #MotorsportEngineering #FBG #FiberBraggGrating #RacingTechnology #VehicleDynamics #RaceTech #EPARTRADE

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 oil-film failure.The discussion goes deep into:• How bearing wear patterns can reveal what is happening inside an engine• Oil-film thickness, viscosity, bearing clearance, speed and load• Why microscopic contamination can cause major bearing damage• Crankshaft deflection, housing deformation and edge loading• How detonation can produce bearing damage that looks like an oiling problem• Using piston rings and other engine components to confirm a failure diagnosis• Oil aeration, windage and oil-pressure loss at high RPM• Bearing material selection and crankshaft dynamics• SEM analysis of embedded debris and identifying contamination sources• Used-oil analysis as a diagnostic tool• Why oil operating temperature matters• Why simply increasing oil pressure, clearance or viscosity may not solve the real problemFor race engine builders, performance engine shops, racers and engineers, this session demonstrates why effective engine failure analysis requires looking beyond the damaged component and understanding the complete lubrication and mechanical system.Featuring:Dustin Kull — Account Manager – Racing and Aftermarket, Daido MetalLake Speed, Jr. — Tribologist, The Motor Oil GeekHosted by Brad Gillie — SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late ShiftAdvanced Engine Failure Analysis: Diagnosing Root Causes & Wear Mechanisms with Daido Metal and The Motor Oil GeekPresented by ARP, Inc., PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, CTech Manufacturing, & Race-Fan.EPARTRADE Race Industry Now — Episode 634#EngineBuilding #EngineFailure #EngineBearings #OilAnalysis #Tribology #RaceEngines #Motorsports #DaidoMetal

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 Morse Measurements, demonstrate how K&C testing can reveal suspension characteristics that are difficult to isolate at the racetrack or with conventional pull-down testing.Topics include:• Steer and camber compliance under lateral load• Force-based roll center measurement• Roll stiffness and roll steer• Camber recovery• Anti-roll bar contribution• Tire stiffness and tire pressure effects• Suspension behavior under braking loads• Combined-load cornering simulations• Aerodynamic downforce simulation• Correlating physical measurements with vehicle dynamics models• Finding suspension behavior that doesn’t match the theoretical calculationsSee how controlled K&C testing allows engineers to apply race-relevant forces to a complete vehicle, measure how the suspension actually responds, identify unexpected compliance or binding, and make more informed setup decisions before going to the track.Featuring:Bob Simons, President, Morse MeasurementsSonja Atkins, K&C Lab Manager, Morse MeasurementsHosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, CTech Manufacturing, & Race-Fan.#RaceCarEngineering #Suspension #VehicleDynamics #MotorsportsEngineering #Kinematics #RaceEngineering #KandCTesting #EPARTRADE

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:• Road racing engine power curves, torque and durability• Trans Am and TA2 engine development• Building 850+ horsepower NASCAR-derived engines• Compression ratios, ring packages and combustion efficiency• Finding horsepower through crankcase evacuation• Intake manifold tuning for different racetracks• Dyno testing, blueprinting and precision machining• Engine clearances, valve springs and component selection• Top Fuel engine service and 12,000-horsepower reliability• Balancing horsepower with engine life and maintenance intervalsFrom tightly controlled TA2 engines to high-horsepower Trans Am combinations and extreme NHRA Top Fuel applications, this episode provides a behind-the-scenes look at the engineering, machining and development required to produce reliable race-winning power.Featuring Dennis Borem, President & CEO, ProMotor Engines, LLC.Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.Watch more Race Industry Now technical webinars and interviews from EPARTRADE.Presented by ARP, Inc., PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, CTech Manufacturing, & Race-Fan.#RaceEngines #EngineBuilding #DragRacing #RoadRacing #Motorsports #ProMotorEngines #EngineTech #Horsepower #TransAm #TopFuel

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, aluminum transmission pans and other products designed to improve reliability under the toughest conditions.Discover why controlling heat is one of the most important factors in extending engine and transmission life, how larger-capacity filtration reduces wear, why magnetic filtration matters, and how smarter engineering can help prevent costly drivetrain failures.Whether you're a performance enthusiast, diesel owner, engine builder, transmission specialist, race team or repair shop, this webinar is packed with technical insights and real-world engineering.Topics include:Transmission cooling systemsEngine oil filtrationThermal managementAluminum transmission pansDifferential coversMagnetic drain plugsDiesel truck reliabilityTowing performanceDuramax upgradesPowertrain protectionPreventative maintenancePerformance engineeringFeaturing:Eric Sempson, Product Support Manager, PPECharles Lara, Sales Manager, PPEHosted by Brad Gillie (SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift)Learn more about PPE products on EPARTRADE:https://www.epartrade.comPresented by ARP, Inc., PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, CTech Manufacturing, & Race-Fan.Subscribe to the EPARTRADE YouTube channel for weekly engineering webinars featuring the latest innovations in motorsports and high-performance automotive technology.#DieselPerformance #TransmissionCooling #EngineCooling #Duramax #Powertrain #TruckPerformance #Filtration #Engineering #PerformanceEngineering #EPARTRADE

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 from the competition. Discover how spring design influences chassis balance, tire performance, suspension tuning, consistency, and driver confidence across road racing, drag racing, oval track, and other forms of motorsports. Topics include:• Why spring rate isn't the whole story• Linear vs. progressive spring behavior• Materials and heat treatment• Manufacturing precision and quality control• Spring consistency and durability• Suspension tuning strategies• Modern race car chassis development• Working with teams to develop better springs• The future of suspension technologyWhether you're a race engineer, crew chief, chassis builder, fabricator, professional racer, or weekend competitor, this technical discussion provides valuable insight into one of the most important tuning tools on any race car. Featuring: Frank Simonetti – Motorsports Director, Swift Springs Tony Eury Jr. – Director of Chassis Development, GMS Race Cars Hosted by: Brad Gillie (SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift) Presented by ARP, Inc., PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, CTech Manufacturing, & Race-Fan. Subscribe to EPARTRADE for weekly engineering-focused webinars featuring the racing industry's leading manufacturers and technical experts. #SwiftSprings #Suspension #RaceEngineering #Motorsports #RaceCar #ChassisSetup #RacingTechnology #CoilSprings #Engineering #EPARTRADE

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 Gillie of SiriusXM Ch. 90, Late Shift, this technical presentation explores how every component of the driver restraint system works together to better protect drivers during high-speed impacts. Topics include: New generation head restraint technology Proper racing harness geometry and installation Head surrounds and lateral impact protection Energy-absorbing foams and crash energy management Driver containment systems SFI and FIA safety standards Safety innovations for drag racing, oval track, road racing and more Common installation mistakes that reduce protection Whether you're a racer, chassis builder, safety engineer, crew chief, or performance parts manufacturer, this webinar offers valuable insight into the engineering behind modern motorsports safety systems. Learn more about Engineered Safety Systems (ESS) and discover hundreds of technical webinars at EPARTRADE. Presented by ARP, Inc., PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, CTech Manufacturing, & Race-Fan. #DriverSafety #Motorsports #RacingSafety #HeadRestraints #SeatBelts #RacingHarness #DragRacing #RoadRacing #OvalTrack #RaceCars #Engineering #PerformanceRacing #SFI #FIA #EPARTRADE

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 why proper cleaning is one of the most overlooked steps in engine building.Learn how Temco's high-flow, heated detergent systems remove grease, carbon, oil, and contaminants while reducing labor and improving consistency. The discussion covers automatic oil skimming, detergent chemistry, spray cabinet design, machine sizing, maintenance, and why cleaning plays a major role in producing reliable, high-performance engines.Whether you build racing engines, restore classic cars, machine engine blocks, rebuild transmissions, or operate a professional performance shop, this webinar offers valuable technical insights into professional parts washing technology.Topics Covered:Why clean engine parts improve reliabilitySpray cabinet parts washer technologyHigh-flow vs. high-pressure cleaningHeated detergent systems explainedAutomatic oil skimmingRust prevention and detergent chemistryCleaning aluminum vs. cast iron componentsEngine blocks, cylinder heads & transmission cleaningChoosing the right parts washerShop productivity and labor savingsLearn more about EPARTRADE: https://www.epartrade.comVisit Temco Parts Washers: https://temcopartswashers.comSubscribe for more weekly technical webinars featuring the latest products, engineering insights, and innovations from the racing and high-performance automotive industry.#EngineBuilding #PartsWasher #Temco #RaceShop #PerformanceEngines #AutomotiveTechnology #MachineShop #EngineBuilder #Transmission #Motorsports #PerformanceAutomotive #CleaningTechnology #EPARTRADE #RaceIndustryNow