The latest news and headlines from around the global brake industry. This page lists all of the articles in the Motorsports category.
Source: TMD FRICTION announcement HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — Braking friction specialists TMD Friction has unveiled its Mintex motorsport calendar for 2022. Covering both circuit racing and forest rallying, Mintex will be the sole braking supplier to national championships such as the…
Source: Brembo announcement DETROIT– Brembo has created customizable braking systems for all 24 riders taking part in the forthcoming 21st MotoGP Championship. This follows a winning streak where Brembo brakes were used on bikes that won 33 World Rider Championships,…
Source: PFC Brakes announcement CLOVIS, S.C. – PFC Brakes today announced the promotion of Luis Maurel to the role of Director of Global Motorsports. His new responsibilities will include managing the PFC Brakes race department as well as strategically growing…
Source: AP Racing announcement CHARLOTTE, N.C. — AP Racing, the world-renowned brake and clutch supplier, is opening an all-new U.S. office in Charlotte, N.C. AP Racing North America Corporation (APRNA) will provide customers throughout the U.S. and Canada with greater…
Source: AP Racing announcement AP Racing, the world-renowned brake supplier, is counting down to making its debut as sole brake system supplier for NASCAR’s Next Gen race car. The eagerly anticipated Next Gen car is one of the biggest changes…
Source: Champion Racing Association announcement Salem, IN – Officials of Champion Racing Association (CRA) Powered by JEGS and PFC Brakes have announced that PFC Brakes will continue as a marketing partner with CRA for the 2022 race season. PFC Brakes…
Source: J.Juan announcement BARCELONA — J.Juan’s Side by Side brakes have prevailed at the Dakar rally in the two categories in which these vehicles compete; T4 and T3. The t4 (SSV) are vehicles closer to the series model marketed by…
Source: LIQUI MOLY announcement ALZENAU, Germany — LIQUI MOLY, the German oil and additive – including brake fluid – specialist, will be the exclusive lubricant partner for the upcoming FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP) and also for the FIM Motocross…
Source: STUTTGART, GERMANY — Porsche developed internally ventilated disc brakes in 1965 for its motorsports programs. The following article was published in the company’s magazine, Porsche Christophorus Magazine, issue 401 and reprinted on the company’s media website. Racing technology for…
Source: AP Racing post COVENTRY, U.K. — The Bahrain Raid Xtreme (BRX)’s Prodrive Hunter has been re-designed to meet new FIA T1+ cross country regulations and will compete at the 44th running of the Dakar Rally, which takes place in…
Source: MEYLE announcement HAMBURG — The Covid-19 pandemic was a permanent fixture in all areas of society for the first time and was therefore an acid test for motorsport as well as for many other sports. The Hamburg-based manufacturer MEYLE…
Source: Brembo announcement STEZZANO, Italy — Brembo, a global leader in braking systems, celebrates the end of the 60th year since its foundation in the best way, confirming its technological supremacy in motorsport with 62 world titles achieved in the…
Source: PAGID Racing announcement LEVERKUSEN, Germany — CUPRA Racing and PAGID Racing: a perfect match. This is also underlined by the numerous achievements that could be celebrated in touring car racing in the 2021 season. The season highlights include strong…
Source: Surface Transforms announcement LIVERPOOL, U.K. — Surface Transforms PLC, the U.K.-based internationally recognised developer, manufacturer and supplier of carbon-ceramic materials, has announced its sponsorship of the United States International GT Car Racing Championships. The agreement will see Surface Transforms…
Source: Brembo announcement INDIANAPOLIS — Brembo, the world leader and acknowledged innovator of brake technology, introduced an all-new brake system for Late Model racers at the PRI Show in Indianapolis. Over 45 years of racing experience in one system, the…
Source: Wilwood Engineering announcement CAMARILLO, Calif. — Wilwood has combined the capabilities of Grand National four piston calipers with lug-drive dynamic-mount rotors in a new road-race package for 2005-2014 Ford Mustangs. The road-race kit features the high-capacity braking and heat-management…
SÃO PAULO – Autosport.com posted an interesting article on the latest developments of Ferrari’s Formula 1 brake systems which were tried at Sunday’s F1 event in Brazil. The article, which can be viewed, along with a variety of images, by…
Source: Hawk Performance announcement LAS VEGAS — Hawk Performance, a leading manufacturer of high-performance aftermarket brake friction products for motorsports and street vehicle use, today (Nov. 2) announced the official launch of ER-1, its new, proprietary endurance racing brake pad.…
Source: AP Racing announcement COVENTRY, U.K. — AP Racing, the leading manufacturer of performance brake and clutch systems, is set to appear in the latest reboot of Rebel Racing – one of the world’s most popular mobile racing video games.…
Source: Galfer announcement BARCELONA — GALFER, the brake systems specialist and leading manufacturer and dealer of disc brakes and pads for the two-wheeler market, will be an official sponsor for the world’s foremost Motocross championships — FIM Motocross World Championship…