Race Industry Now!

EPARTRADE, LLC
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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.

  1. 1h ago

    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 Brad Gillie of SiriusXM Channel 90, Late Shift, this webinar covers sponsorship ROI, digital marketing, social media value, AI tools, content creation, hospitality programs, sponsor reporting, and how racers can avoid common sponsorship scams.Topics Covered:✅ How motorsports sponsorship has changed✅ What sponsors actually look for today✅ Measuring sponsorship ROI and engagement✅ Social media and content creation strategies✅ Sponsor recap reports and retention✅ Hospitality and customer experiences✅ Using AI without losing authenticity✅ Warning signs of sponsorship scams✅ Building long-term sponsor relationshipsWhether you're a race team owner, driver, crew chief, marketing manager, manufacturer, or motorsports business professional, this webinar provides valuable insight into the future of racing sponsorship.Featuring: Mike DeFord, Business Development Director, VSC Race WorksHosted by: Brad Gillie, SiriusXM Channel 90, Late ShiftPresented by ARP, Inc., PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, CTech Manufacturing, & Race-Fan.🏁 EPARTRADE – The Racing Industry. Every Minute. Every Day.Connect with over 75,000 motorsports professionals, 36,000 racing businesses, and companies in 125+ countries.🌐 https://www.EPARTRADE.com #MotorsportsSponsorship #RacingSponsors #MotorsportsMarketing #RaceTeam #NASCAR #DragRacing #RoadRacing #AI #MarketingROI #MotorsportsBusiness #RacingIndustry #EPARTRADE #VSCRaceWorks

    51 min

  2. Jun 17

    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 transforming stick shift drag racing.Discover how the Digital Clutch Controller helps racers improve launch consistency, reduce wheelspin, and achieve faster 60-foot times while retaining traditional clutch hardware. Bill also explains the company's wireless steering wheel buttons and RF control systems designed to eliminate coiled cords and increase reliability.Topics covered include:✅ Digital clutch controllers for hydraulic clutch systems✅ Electronic clutch slip management✅ Launch consistency and ET improvements✅ Wireless steering wheel buttons for drag racing✅ RF technology vs Bluetooth systems✅ Holley EFI and Haltech ECU integration✅ Clutch position sensors and future developments✅ Drag-and-drive applications✅ Bracket racing consistency✅ Solid-state outputs and low-latency controlsWhether you race a Mustang, Camaro, Corvette, Honda, Subaru, or any manual transmission drag car, this webinar provides valuable technical insight into one of the fastest-growing areas of drag racing technology.Featuring:Bill Armstrong – Owner, The BangShift BillyHosted by:Joe Castello – WFO RadioPresented by ARP, Inc., PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, CTech Manufacturing, & Race-Fan.About EPARTRADEEPARTRADE is the leading B2B platform for the racing industry, connecting more than 75,000 racing professionals and 36,000 businesses worldwide.🌐 https://www.epartrade.comSubscribe for weekly technical webinars featuring engineers, manufacturers, racers, and industry experts from across the motorsports world.#DragRacing #StickShiftDragRacing #ManualTransmission #HolleyEFI #DragAndDrive #ClutchControl #TheBangShiftBilly #RaceIndustryNow #EPARTRADE #MotorsportsTechnology #BracketRacing #MustangRacing #CamaroRacing #WirelessButtons #PerformanceRacing

    44 min

  3. Jun 10

    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 discussion, Metalloid explores how advanced lubricants, greases, corrosion inhibitors, cleaners, and metalworking fluids help improve reliability, reduce downtime, and protect components in demanding racing and industrial environments.Topics covered include:✅ High-performance polyurea greases for motorsports✅ Corrosion protection and penetrating lubricants✅ Metalworking fluids and fabrication applications✅ Brake cleaners and maintenance products✅ High-temperature lubrication solutions✅ Tube bending and forming lubricants✅ Racing applications from Sprint Cars to Road to Indy✅ Preventative maintenance strategies for improved reliability✅ Real-world product testing in motorsportsWhether you're a race engineer, engine builder, fabricator, machinist, manufacturer, or maintenance professional, this episode provides valuable technical insights into the role lubrication plays in performance and durability. Featuring:• James Rappaport – VP of North American Sales for Industrial Fluids, Metalloid• Anna Jurczyk – Manager of Inside Sales, Metalloid• Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO RadioAbout EPARTRADE Race Industry NowEPARTRADE Race Industry Now is the weekly webinar series connecting the global racing industry with technical experts, manufacturers, and industry leaders.🌎 75,000+ professionals🏁 36,000+ racing businesses🎥 600+ episodes and interviews The Racing Industry. Every Minute. Every Day. Presented by ARP, Inc., PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, CTech Manufacturing, & Race-Fan.#Motorsports #Lubricants #IndustrialLubricants #RacingTechnology #PerformanceLubricants #Metalworking #Manufacturing #RaceEngineering #EngineBuilder #Fabrication #CorrosionProtection #MotorsportsEngineering #EPARTRADE #WFORadio

    44 min

  4. Jun 3

    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 one of the most important yet overlooked steps in the manufacturing process.Whether you're machining engine components, fabricating chassis parts, producing aerospace components, building race cars, or operating a machine shop, proper deburring can dramatically improve part fitment, assembly efficiency, safety, durability, and overall product quality.Topics covered include:✅ Deburring fundamentals and best practices✅ How burrs impact quality, reliability, and performance✅ Deburring tools for holes, edges, tubing, and sheet metal✅ High-Speed Steel, Cobalt, Carbide, TiN-Coated, and Diamond blades✅ Countersinking techniques and hole finishing✅ Deburring stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, plastics, and composites✅ Specialized tools for fabrication and manufacturing environments✅ Improving productivity while maintaining dimensional accuracy✅ Common deburring mistakes and how to avoid themSHAVIV demonstrates several innovative deburring solutions designed to help manufacturers, race teams, engine builders, fabricators, and machine shops achieve cleaner edges, safer parts, and more consistent results.Whether you're working in motorsports, performance automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, CNC machining, or fabrication, this webinar provides valuable insights into a critical finishing process that directly impacts product quality and long-term reliability.👉 Learn more about SHAVIV products and solutions.👉 Visit EPARTRADE: https://www.epartrade.comPresented by ARP, Inc., PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, CTech Manufacturing, & Race-Fan.#Deburring #Machining #CNCMachining #Manufacturing #MachineShop #SHAVIV #Metalworking #Fabrication #Engineering #RaceIndustryNow #MotorsportsEngineering #PerformanceEngineering #CNC #PrecisionMachining #EngineBuilding #QualityControl #MetalFabrication #AerospaceManufacturing #IndustrialManufacturing #EngineeringTechnology

    47 min

  5. May 20

    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, drivetrain strategy and motorsports experience behind the Stryker platform.From Pikes Peak inspiration to advanced AWD integration, lightweight chassis engineering and a competition-proven Rotax turbocharged powertrain, this episode explores how Stryker Race Cars is redefining the modern multi-purpose performance vehicle.Topics covered include:• AWD and rear-wheel-drive switchable performance• Rally and off-road chassis engineering• Rotax turbocharged 3-cylinder engine technology• 7-speed dual-clutch transmission integration• Baja 1000 and King of the Hammers durability insights• Pikes Peak development influence• Lightweight vehicle dynamics and driver engagement• Multi-surface motorsports engineering philosophyFeaturing:John Annunziata – Co-Founder, Stryker Race CarsCole Powelson – Co-Founder, Stryker Race CarsHosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.👉 Discover more motorsports technology, engineering insights and race industry innovation at EPARTRADEPresented by ARP, Inc., PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, CTech Manufacturing, & Race-Fan.#StrykerRaceCars #PikesPeak #RallyRacing #OffRoadRacing #AWD #MotorsportsEngineering #RaceCarEngineering #Baja1000 #KingOfTheHammers #PerformanceEngineering #RaceIndustryNow #EPARTRADE #DualClutch #Turbocharged #HillClimb #MotorsportTechnology

    53 min

  6. May 13

    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 Shift.This technical deep dive covers:• Oil cooling efficiency and pressure drop reduction• Brushless electric fan technology• Airflow management and thermal optimization• Water pump engineering• CFD and CAD cooling system development• Packaging constraints in modern race cars• Cooling reliability for high-horsepower applications• Heat exchanger performance and fan blade designLearn how advanced thermal management directly impacts engine reliability, power consistency, aerodynamic efficiency, and overall race performance.Whether you are a race engineer, engine builder, fabricator, crew chief, performance shop, or serious enthusiast, this webinar delivers valuable engineering insight into modern motorsports cooling technology.Presented by ARP, Inc., PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, CTech Manufacturing, & Race-Fan.#Motorsports #RaceCarEngineering #CoolingSystems #ThermalManagement #OilCooler #BrushlessFans #RaceEngineering #PerformanceEngineering #EngineCooling #AutomotiveEngineering #RaceCars #MotorsportTechnology #CFD #HeatExchanger #HighPerformance #EPARTRADE #DeltaPAG

    48 min

  7. May 6

    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 real-world tools used to train the next generation of race engineers. “Building Race Engineers: Inside the Life of an Online Motorsport Engineering Student” by National Motorsport Academy (NMA) features Bob D’Amato, Chief Technical Officer at Holman-Moody and NMA Alumni, alongside Wayne Gater, Deputy Director of the National Motorsport Academy. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift. This technical webinar explores: Motorsport engineering education pathwaysVehicle dynamics and chassis simulationGT-SUITE engine simulation softwareTelemetry and motorsport data analysisRace engineering workflowsSimulation-driven race car developmentAerodynamics and suspension engineeringReal-world motorsport engineering projectsOnline motorsport engineering trainingModern race engineering careersThe discussion highlights how modern motorsports increasingly rely on:✔ Data acquisition and telemetry✔ Virtual simulation environments✔ Correlation between track and simulation data✔ Engine and chassis modeling✔ Engineering software tools used by professional race teams Featured Software & Engineering Topics: GT-SUITEChassisSimMoTeCPi ToolboxVehicle DynamicsTelemetry EngineeringSuspension GeometryPowertrain SimulationRace Car DevelopmentWhether you are an aspiring race engineer, motorsport student, team engineer, chassis specialist, data engineer, or racing enthusiast, this webinar delivers valuable technical insight into the future of motorsport engineering. EPARTRADE continues to connect the global racing industry through:🏁 The EPARTRADE Platform🏁 Daily Racing Industry Newsletters🏁 Race Industry Now Webinars & Podcasts🏁 Annual Race Industry Week 👉 Subscribe for more motorsport engineering interviews, technical webinars, race technology discussions, and insider conversations with leaders from the global racing industry. #MotorsportEngineering #RaceEngineering #Telemetry #VehicleDynamics #Motorsports #Engineering #RaceCarEngineering #GTsuite #MoTeC #Simulation #DataAnalysis #RaceIndustryNow #EPARTRADE #NationalMotorsportAcademy #HolmanMoody

    55 min

  8. Apr 29

    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 – “Abradable Coatings Seal Oil Pumps – Technical Deep Dive on Clearances, Efficiency & Friction”Presented by Line2Line CoatingsFeaturing:• Andy Suman, President, Line2Line Coatings• Ai L. Wood III, President, DRC Engineering• Shaun Visser, Vice President, PMD AutomotiveHosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift🔧 What You’ll Learn:How abradable coatings enable ultra-tight oil pump clearancesThe relationship between clearance, leakage, and volumetric efficiencyHow controlled wear improves sealing without damaging componentsManaging friction vs. efficiency in high-performance systemsSurface engineering considerations: adhesion, thickness, and materialsReal-world applications in motorsports and high-performance engines🚀 Key Topics Covered:Abradable coatings, oil pump efficiency, clearance optimization, friction reduction, volumetric efficiency, surface engineering, tribology, high-performance engines, motorsports engineering, parasitic loss reductionAbradable coatings are changing how engineers approach sealing and efficiency—allowing tighter tolerances, improved performance, and reduced internal losses.EPARTRADE connects the global racing industry 24/7, 365 days a year through its platform, daily newsletters, and the Race Industry Now webinar series.👉 Explore more: https://www.epartrade.com👉 Watch more webinars: EPARTRADE YouTube Channel#MotorsportsEngineering #OilPump #Tribology #PerformanceEngineering #RacingTechnology #AutomotiveEngineering #EPARTRADE #RaceIndustryNow

    54 min
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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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    EPARTRADE, LLC
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
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