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PFC's Darrick Dong Presents at Canadian Motorsports Expo

by Chris on February 23, 2012

Canadian race car drivers and fans braved -14 C snowy weather to travel to the 6th Annual Canadian Motorsports Expo this past weekend. Performance Friction’s very own Darrick Dong was on hand conducting several seminars both for drivers and fans. The first seminar was held on Friday for fans and covered braking options for road cars. The presentation allowed Darrick to connect with racing fans who are interested in upgrading the braking performance of their street car and was a huge success.



On Saturday, Darrick held a second seminar specific to racing entitled “Advanced Brake Technology.” The expert seminar detailed things every race driver needs to know about braking to improve results and get an edge on the competition. In addition to the seminars presented by Performance Friction at CME, there were presentations on chassis setup and sponsorship.

Check out the video below of Darrick's presentation at the Canadian Motorsports Expo.




The Canadian Motorsports Expo marked the launch of the new Performance Friction 309mm S2 Race Disc for GM style calipers. PFC issued the official press release regarding the disc during the first day of the show. The new S2 rotor was designed specifically with the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series in mind. The double slotted disc features advanced cooling technology, more bite, and fits GM calipers with no overhang or under hang for pads in the 12.16" (309mm) size.



While at the show, the editor of Inside Motorcycles, Lee Kuhn Sr., shared a compelling story with Darrick. After installing Performance Friction pads and fluid on his son’s XR1200 Harley race bike, Lee’s son proceeded to win the very next race. His account of what the PFC pads and fluid did for his son’s bike was exceptional.



Each year since the inception, the Canadian Motorsports Expo has grown significantly. This year there were more than 100 motorsports industry exhibitors including manufacturers, tracks, series, part suppliers, and racing memorabilia vendors. The CME had numerous International and Canadian racing cars on display along with Q&A sessions with some of racing’s biggest names.

Video: Facebook Winner Goes To Bondurant

by Chris on February 15, 2012

Scott Bartlett, winner of the "PFC My Ride" contest on the Performance Friction Facebook page got his shot to wheel a Grand Sport Corvette at Bondurant this past week. 

“Huge thanks again to Performance Friction for the trip to Bondurant, I just got back. What a blast! The amount of seat time that they offer is incredible. I think we were in the classroom for 5 minutes total by the last day. The wealth of knowledge, experience and skill between the instructors there is second to none, and was able to take away so much from the school. Thank you so much for everything! Here's an in-car video from the 3rd day on the full course. and P.S. - those brakes on the Grand Sports have some serious bite!” –Scott Bartlett.

Check out the in-car video that Scott sent us from his amazing experience at Bondurant.


The Grand Sport Chevrolet Corvette’s that Scott drove were equipped with the absolute best brakes in racing – Performance Friction Carbon Metallic. Performance Friction has been the Official Brake Supplier of the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving for nearly 20 years.

Scott won the 3-day Grand Prix Racing School by posting the picture below of his race car with a PFC decal and getting the most “likes” last October.

Performance Friction Releases 309mm S2 Race Disc for GM Style Calipers

by Chris on February 10, 2012

(Clover, SC) February 10, 2012 - Performance Friction has released a new 309mm S2 Race Disc for GM style calipers. The new S2 disc for the late model market features advanced cooling technology and more bite. After much anticipation there is finally a race disc designed to fit the GM calipers with no overhang or under hang for the pads in this 12.16" (309mm) size. It’s QUICKER!

 

The new double slotted disc can be utilized by race teams competing in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, the UARA Late Model Racing Series and numerous other series. The disc will also be available in a smooth option for use on NASCAR Late Models and Limited Late Models. The new S2 Race Disc greatly improves the braking performance of race cars using the GM caliper by providing more bite and superior cooling.

Performance Friction’s discs are recognized worldwide as the absolute best discs available and have won hundreds of championships around the world. PFC delivers quality and consistency you can bet your race on. After 25 plus years in racing, not a single driver has experienced a brake failure while using Performance Friction.

Below are the newly released part numbers.

PFC 309mm Race Disc for GM style calipers (12.16” x 1.25” 8 bolt 7” BCD)


S2 Race Disc (Double Slotted) Left        PFC Part No. 309.32.0045.51

S2 Race Disc (Double Slotted) Right      PFC Part No. 309.32.0045.52

Race Disc (Smooth) Left                       PFC Part No. 309.32.0045.11

Race Disc (Smooth) Right                     PFC Part No. 309.32.0045.12
HD Bolt Attachment Kit                          PFC Part No. 900.700.013.14



You can purchase the new 309mm S2 Race Disc for GM style calipers from your local Performance Friction race distributor or by calling PFC direct at 1-800-521-8874. To find your local Performance Friction distributor visit the Performance Friction web site at www.performancefriction.com and click on the “Find a Distributor” link. As always, if you have any questions regarding Performance Friction please do not hesitate to contact us.

About Performance Friction

At Performance Friction, every employee has a "passion for the product." And it shows. PFC brakes are the top choice in motorsports, winning more championships than any other brake on the market and the company also makes application specific upgrades for hundreds of domestic and import models. PFC brakes are specified on more fleets nationwide including 40,000 police cars in North America. From NASCAR to emergency response vehicles, Performance Friction's mission is to deliver the absolute best brakes on the market.


Contacts:
Performance Friction Corp. (US)
 Darrick Dong, Director of Motorsports, 803.222.2141 ext. 8128

Chris Hennecy, Marketing, 803.222.2141 ext. 8123

 

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MotoIQ.com Covers Big Win at Daytona for PFC

by Chris on February 7, 2012

Check out the feature story on MotoIQ.com about PFC’s recent win at Daytona with Billy Johnson and Jack Roush Jr. Their No.61 Ford Mustang Boss 302R GT was equipped with Performance Friction ZERO DRAGTM ZR54 calipers, ZRated® race discs, and Carbon Metallic® Brake Pads.

http://www.motoiq.com/magazine_articles/id/2379/pfc-scores-win-at-daytona-with-johnson-and-roush-jr.aspx

Rare Look Inside Performance Friction’s Manufacturing Process

by Chris on February 2, 2012

The Speed Channel recently aired a rare look inside Performance Friction’s manufacturing plant in Clover, SC as a part of the NASCAR Performance Show.

On the show, veteran crew chief, Larry McReynolds, is given a tour of the manufacturing facility by Don Burgoon, President of PFC. Viewers are shown a basic overview of the process that goes into making every Carbon Metallic® Race Pad and Street Pad. After the pad process, the guys head to the rotor area where castings are turned into championship winning race discs using the most advance machining equipment in the world. Next, they make a stop at the dyno testing facility and then top off the tour with a look at the latest brake cooling systems for motorsports.

Another Win for Berk Technology with PFC Z-Rated® Brake Kits

by Chris on February 2, 2012

Berk Technology captured yet another win for Performance Friction ZRated® Brake Kits with their victory in the time-attack portion of the EuroTuner Grand Prix. Each year EuroTuner Magazine puts on a 3-day battle and invites the top US tuning shops to compete. The event includes drag racing, dyno testing, and time attack racing.



When it came to the time attack battle, the brake heavy course was perfectly suited for the Performance Friction ZRated® brake package. Berk Technology ran the fastest lap and gave credit to their Performance Friction ZRated® Brake Kit. Berk Technology and other top time attack teams select Performance Friction ZRated® Brake Kits because they are a stiffer, more responsive, and quicker modulating. This means better drivability, handling and quicker lap times.



At ETGP, Berk Technology driver Carl Rydquist put his years of experience in European GT racing to good use as he piloted the BMW to a dominant win in the time attack competition and a 3rd place overall. "Our team executed our mission beautifully. We approached the race with cautious optimism knowing that we had several other drivers from ALMS and Grand-Am with purpose built racecars in tow. It was a great feeling when we received our trophy for winning the time attack event. Our 3rd place overall finish at ETGP was icing on the cake." said Carl Rydquist, Driver, Berk Technology.

The event is the cover story for the February issue of EuroTuner Magazine and is available at newsstands nationwide.

Performance Friction Scores Win at Daytona with Johnson and Roush Jr.

by Chris on January 31, 2012

Performance Friction Scores Win at Daytona with Johnson and Roush Jr.
(Clover, SC) January 31, 2012-

Billy Johnson and Jack Roush Jr. captured the win at Daytona in their No.61 Ford Mustang Boss 302R GT equipped with Performance Friction ZERO DRAGTM ZR54 calipers, ZRated® race discs, and Carbon Metallic ® Brake Pads in the BMW Performance 200.

 

Winning GRAND-AM teams and drivers know the secret. Johnson and Roush Jr. celebrated their win on Friday in the first race of the 2012 Continental Sports Car Challenge Series at Daytona. Roush Racing’s No. 61 Ford Mustang Boss 302R GT was equipped with Performance Friction ZERO DRAGTM ZR54 calipers, ZRated® race discs, and Carbon Metallic® brake pads.

 

"I love this track. There is a lot of history. It’s a very special race to win. I can’t be happier.” Roush Jr. said. The victory was the first GRAND-AM victory for Jack Roush at Daytona. Other notable finishers included BimmerWorld Racing with a podium spot in ST while utilizing PFC race discs and Carbon Metallic ® Race pads.

 

Despite Friday’s rapidly changing track conditions, Roush teammates, Billy Johnson and Jack Roush Jr. were able to hold off the 82-car field and outperform the competition in every braking zone. The track was wet for most of the race from a persistent light rain, but the rain didn’t slow the two Roush drivers down. There were 6 cautions, for a total of 25 laps, as the track conditions transitioned from an overcast rain to bright sunshine. After 41 laps Roush Jr., who started the car, hit pit lane for the driver change. Billy Johnson climbed aboard and took the No.61 to the lead. Johnson led the final 18 laps and secured the win with two Fall-Line Motorsports BMWs in pursuit.

 

With a huge win to kick off the 2012 season, Johnson and Roush Jr. now have their sights set on the championship. The next race for the GRAND-AM Series Continental Sports Car Challenge Series is March 30-31 at Barber Motorsports Park.

SMS Bondurant Camaro 620 Hits the Barrett-Jackson Auction Block Tonight

by Chris on January 19, 2012

An exclusive Steve Saleen and Bob Bondurant Camaro 620 will be auctioned off tonight at Barrett-Jackson for charity with the help of Kid Rock. All proceeds from the vehicle will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Cox Charities. Steve Saleen of SMS Supercars and Bob Bondurant of the Bob Bondurant High Performance Driving School have paired up to create the special edition Camaro supercharged with a 6.2 liter V8 and a 6-speed transmission. In addition, the Camaro features a Performance Friction Z-Rated Brake Kit with black ZR31 calipers, V2 discs and Carbon Metallic Brake Pads.

The SMS Bondurant Camaro 620 will be auctioned off tonight, January 19 at 8PM live on SPEED at Barrett-Jackson.

Win a Ford F-150 Lariat!!!

by Chris on January 4, 2012


Visitors to the Performance Friction web site can register to win a brand new 2012 Ford F-150 4X4 Lariat equipped with a PFC Big Brake Kit from January 1 to March 31, 2012. Visit www.PerformanceFriction.com NOW to register!!!

 

Plans for the giveaway were released this week by Nina Burgoon, Marketing Manager for Performance Friction. “We are excited to giveaway a brand new F-150 equipped with our Z-Rated® Brake Kit. Someone will get to haul-away America’s most sought after truck, upgraded with maximum braking performance.” said Burgoon. “We want to spread the news that Performance Friction Brakes are not just for race cars but for passenger cars, haul trucks, school buses, motorcycles, etc. and we have unbeatable product benefits that are unique to each of these markets.”

The 2012 Ford F-150 given to the winner will be outfitted with a Performance Friction Z-Rated® Brake Kit specifically designed to meet the ideal brake bias of the F-150. The kit includes Z-Rated® 6-piston front calipers and Z-Rated® 4-piston rear calipers with multi-pad technology, dimpled V2 rotors, and Carbon Metallic® brake pads which equates to more stopping power, longer pad life, longer disc life, and quieter operation. Performance Friction’s brake kits have been gaining notoriety in the aftermarket scene with the addition of over 450+ custom brake kit applications. The entire installation of the Z-Rated® Brake Kit on the 2012 Ford F-150 will be documented and posted on the PFC web site.

To register for the 2012 Ford F-150 Giveaway visit www.performancefriction.com and click on the registration link. Once you have registered, make sure to browse the web site and see how Performance Friction can help you improve the braking performance of your personal vehicle, fleet, race car or motorcycle. Make sure to check back on Monday, April 2 to see if you are the lucky winner!

About Performance Friction

At Performance Friction, every employee has a "passion for the product." And it shows. PFC brakes are the top choice in motorsports, winning more championships than any other brake on the market and the company also makes application specific upgrades for hundreds of domestic and import models. PFC brakes are specified on more fleets nationwide including 40,000 police cars in North America.


Contacts:
Performance Friction Corp. (US)

Chris Hennecy, Marketing Communications, 803.222.2141 ext. 8123

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Performance Friction Wins 47 Series Championships

by Chris on November 30, 2011

Year after year, Performance Friction wins more championships than any other brake manufacturer and 2011 was no different. This year PFC has won 47 championships and counting. No other brake manufacturer can claim this level of success. Some of the 47 championships include NASCAR Sprint Cup, Grand-Am Rolex, IndyCar, World Challenge, Trans-Am and Star Mazda.

Drivers and Teams who refuse to settle for second place know they can’t settle for anything less than Performance Friction Brakes. PFC offers premium quality pads, discs and calipers that are unmatched in the industry. No other company can offer the consistency, performance and quality that Performance Friction delivers each and every time. Whether it’s the Daytona 500 or a 25-lap street stock feature, don’t leave your braking power to chance. After 25 years in racing, not a single driver has experienced a brake failure while using Performance Friction. PFC makes the absolute best brakes on the market. Just ask the Champions. 




2011 PFC Champions

 

Oval Racing

 

Tony Stewart – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. – NASCAR Nationwide Series

Austin Dillon – NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

Ron Silk - NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour

Andrew Morrissey - American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour

Dennis (Rambo) Franklin – Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series

Eddie Carrier Jr. - ADRA Dirt Late Model Championship

Chris Madden - Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series Champion

Matt Sheppard - Super DIRTcar Series Big Block

Kevin Cornelius - Late Model Champion, Sunset Speedway

Andrew Gresel - Late Model Champion, Delaware Speedway

Kenny Tremont - Lebanon Valley and Glen Ridge Motorsports Park Dirt Modified

Chad Brachman – Ransomville Speedway

Billy Decker – ROC Modified Tour

 

Road Racing

 

Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas - GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series

Patrick Long - Pirelli World Challenge GT

Etienne Borgeat - Castrol Canadian Touring Car

Will Power - IndyCar Series Road Course Drivers Champion

Scott Dixon - IndyCar Series Oval Drivers Champion

Dario Franchitti - IndyCar Series Overall Driver’s Champion

Petri Suvanto - Cooper Tires Presents USF2000 National Championship Powered by Mazda

Tristan Vautier – Star Mazda

Remy Audette – F2000 Championship Series

David Higgins/Subaru USA - Rally America Open Class

Travis Hanson – Rally America Super Production Class

Tony Ave - SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am

Michael Lewis - GT1 SCCA National Champion

John Black - GT3 SCCA National Champion

Scott Tucker - STO SCCA National Champion

Revere Greist - FC SCCA National Champion

Brian Novak - Formula B SCCA National Champion

Michael Mallinen - Formula Atlantic SCCA National Champion

Tom Bootz - D-Sports SCCA National Champion

Ricardo Vera - IMSA LITES L-1 Driver’s Championship

Eurosport - IMSA LITES L-1 Team Championship

Robert Sabato - IMSA LITES L-2 Driver’s Championship

6th Gear Racing - IMSA LITES L-2 Team Championship

Lee Davis - Cayman Interseries Driver’s championship

Lee Davis / Ryan Eversley - Cayman Interseries Enduro Championship

Tim Fox - Intercontinental Trophy Cup P1 Drivers Championship

Josef Newgarden - Firestone Indy Lights Driver’s champion

Larbre Competition - Intercontinental Le Mans Cup GTE Am

 

Japan

 

Masataka Yanagida and Ronnie Quintarelli - SuperGT GT500

Andre Lotterer - Formula Nippon                          

Yuhi Sekiguchi - Formula3 B-MAX F308 

Yuhi Sekiguchi - Formula4 B-MAX ENGINEERING 

Tomoya Hoshino - Z Expert trophy Gr.A class      

Why not add your name to the list in 2012? You can purchase Performance Friction Motorsports products from your local Performance Friction distributor or by calling PFC direct at 1-800-521-8874. To find the closest Performance Friction dealer visit the Performance Friction web site at www.performancefriction.com and click on the “Find a Distributor” link. As always, if you have any questions regarding Performance Friction please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

Sparco Rally xD on Display at LA Auto Show

by Chris on November 22, 2011

The Sparco Rally xD will be on display this week at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. If you happen to go, make sure to swing by the Scion Corporate Display to see the Scion rally car outfitted with a full Performance Friction Brake Package. The LA Auto show is open Thanksgiving Day and runs through Sunday, November 27.


See the Road & Track Blog on the Sparco Rally xD

http://blog.roadandtrack.com/rally-scion-xd-%E2%80%93-2011-los-angeles-auto-show/

 

The Rally xD competed in 2011 Rally America Series and will return for the 2012 season. The whole team is looking forward to the first event of the season, the Sno Drift Rally in Atlanta, MI January 27 and 28.










More Pictures from 25 Hours of Thunderhill Champs

by Chris on November 21, 2011

Below are more pictures of Johnson and Blackstock's race-winning E36 M3 at the 25 HRS of Thunderhill Race in CA. 
The E36 M3 was equipped with a full Performance Friction brake package.





 









Johnson and Blackstock Running PFC Package in 25 Hour Race

by Chris on November 18, 2011

Billy Johnson and Shelby Blackstock will share driving duties at the 25 Hours of Thunderhill in an E36 BMW M3 equipped with a full Performance Friction Brake Package. The package on their M3 includes ZR28/29 calipers, V2 discs and 08 compound Carbon Metallic race pads, the same package you can buy for your E36 street car or race car.



Johnson and Blackstock will be driving for Team Achilles Motorsports in the 8th edition of North America’s longest endurance race. Johnson is a regular competitor in Grand-Am Sports Car Racing competition in the No.61 Roush Racing Ford Boss 302R Mustang, which also runs a full PFC package. You may also recognize Shelby Blackstock as a Grand-Am competitor and son of country music star Reba McEntire.

In 2009, the team finished 1st in class and 2nd overall among a very stout field of drivers. This year, 75 entries are expected for the race which starts on Saturday, December 3 at 11am. Johnson and Blackstock hope to put PFC in victory lane at Thunderhill once again this year.

2012 Corvette DP Unveiled with PFC Package

by Chris on November 18, 2011

The new Corvette Daytona Prototype was unveiled at Daytona International Speedway this week in anticipation of its debut in the 2012 Rolex 24 at Daytona. The new Corvette DP designed by Chevrolet, Pratt & Miller and Grand-Am features Performance Friction ZR26/Z22 calipers and V2 rotors, the same brake package that won the 2011 DP championship with Ganassi Racing.

The new Corvette is sure to be a big hit with Sports Car Racing fans as the vehicle is easily recognizable with numerous styling aspects taken from the street version. Four teams will run the new Corvette DP in 2012 including Spirit of Daytona Racing, SunTrust Racing, Gainsco/Bob Stallings Racing and Action Express Racing. The Corvette will be on track at Daytona International Speedway this week for its first official test.




 



ZR22 Caliper - PFC’s advanced caliper design reduces drag to zero allowing the brake system to deliver maximum stopping power, faster transition time, and quicker pedal response.



ZR26 Caliper - PFC Calipers are COOLER. Patented rocket nozzle insulators and superior piston caps reduce caliper temperature, increasing stiffness and reducing drag. 



V2 Rotor - Performance Friction’s discs are recognized worldwide as the absolute best discs available and have won hundreds of championships around the world.

Black Knight 1M Unveiled at SEMA with Z-Rated Brake Kit

by Chris on November 15, 2011

Custom Performance Engineering of Beltsville, MD unveiled their latest project car, a BMW 1M, entitled Black Knight at the SEMA Show last week. The 1M features a custom painted Performance Friction Z-Rated Brake Kit with ZR31 calipers and V2 rotors. Along with the brake kit, CPE added a number of custom designed performance upgrades as well as a flat black vinyl wrap. Check out the video and pictures below to see how it all came together just in time for SEMA.