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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 innovations in high-performance engine components.Whether you're an engine builder, racer, machine shop, performance parts distributor, or serious enthusiast, this webinar dives into the engineering behind today's most critical engine components.Topics include:✅ New direct-oiling roller rocker arms✅ SFI-certified billet flexplates rated up to 3,500 HP✅ Modular flexplate designs that reduce inventory complexity✅ Fluid harmonic balancers for high-performance engines✅ Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and product development✅ Valvetrain durability under extreme spring pressures✅ Manufacturing quality control and product validation✅ Performance aftermarket trends and future product developmentLearn how PRW Power is combining advanced engineering, precision manufacturing, and real-world racing experience to develop reliable components for street performance, drag racing, circle track, road racing, endurance racing, and other high-horsepower applications.If you build engines, tune race cars, or simply enjoy learning the technology behind today's performance parts, this is an episode you won't want to miss.👍 Like this video💬 Leave your questions in the comments🔔 Subscribe for weekly technical interviews with the racing industry's leading manufacturers, engineers, racers, and innovators.Presented by ARP, Inc., PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, CTech Manufacturing, & Race-Fan.About EPARTRADE Race Industry NowEPARTRADE Race Industry Now is the weekly technical webinar series connecting the global racing industry. Every episode features engineering insights, new products, emerging technologies, and discussions with the companies driving innovation across motorsports.#PRWPower #EngineBuilder #PerformanceParts #RollerRockers #Flexplate #Valvetrain #Horsepower #EngineTech #PerformanceEngines #DragRacing #CircleTrack #RoadRacing #MachineShop #AftermarketPerformance #RacingIndustry #Motorsports #EPARTRADE #RaceIndustryNow

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.🌐
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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

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

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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