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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

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

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

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 pathways
Vehicle dynamics and chassis simulation
GT-SUITE engine simulation software
Telemetry and motorsport data analysis
Race engineering workflows
Simulation-driven race car development
Aerodynamics and suspension engineering
Real-world motorsport engineering projects
Online motorsport engineering training
Modern race engineering careers
The 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-SUITE
ChassisSim
MoTeC
Pi Toolbox
Vehicle Dynamics
Telemetry Engineering
Suspension Geometry
Powertrain Simulation
Race Car Development
Whether 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.
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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