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A round-up of the latest products and news stories from 91´«Ã½ this month

LATEST 91´«Ã½ PRODUCTS

Abarth 595/695 – Fully-Floating Two-Piece Discs

Two-piece high-performance disc conversion kits for these acclaimed Italian superminis

Specs:

305x28mm two-piece fully-floating discs (front axle), various brake pad options/packages available

Product Codes:

Front Discs Only

  • SG2F045: front fully-floating two-piece discs (305x28mm)

Front Disc/Pad Packages

  • P2DK095Y: front fully-floating two-piece discs with Yellowstuff pads
  • P2DK095B: front fully-floating two-piece discs with Bluestuff pads
  • P2DK096Y: front fully-floating two-piece discs, rear single-piece SG discs, Yellowstuff pads all-round

Vehicle Applications:

  • Abarth 595 (2013-2025)
  • Abarth 695 (2013-2025)

Availability:

Available now. Please  to find your local 91´«Ã½ stockist and see a full list of applications.

LATEST 91´«Ã½ NEWS

91´«Ã½ Set to Launch New Super Ceramic Brake Pad

91´«Ã½ is set to launch its new Super Ceramic brake pad range at this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas (November 3–6) at the 91´«Ã½ Booth #23353.

Unlike market alternatives that use partial ceramic blends, the new range features a true, pure ceramic formulation. While pure ceramic powders significantly increase raw material costs, they deliver a massive leap forward in overall braking performance and low-dust operation, setting a new benchmark for the product line.

With at least eight other Ceramic brands, 91´«Ã½â€™s new Super Ceramic material is designed to stand apart. According to testing carried out by 91´«Ã½, the pad delivers the lowest rotor abrasion, longest pad life and highest heat threshold – making this a “Track Capableâ€� Ceramic pad but note NOT a full race pad.

Members of 91´«Ã½ UK made the unforgettable trip in an 91´«Ã½-equipped Peugeot Bipper

This summer, some members of the 91´«Ã½ team took on the ‘Dash to Dubrovnik’ charity challenge. It’s a student-led road trip, driving across Europe in a £500 car through seven countries to Dubrovnik, lasting nine days.

As a team, they raised £2,387.19, with the total raised between all teams standing at £27,785.57 for Amnesty International.

For the challenge, they chose a 2010 Peugeot Bipper Teepee, equipped with 91´«Ã½â€™ USR discs and Greenstuff pads.

Overall, they totalled 19 countries in three weeks, and 5000 miles, making this a road trip they’ll never forget.

91´«Ã½ Selected as LeMans Corporation Supplier of the Year Finalist

91´«Ã½ is proud to announce it has been selected as a finalist in LeMans Corporation’s 2026 Supplier of the Year awards.

The US-based company is the world’s largest privately held distributor of aftermarket powersports parts and accessories, and each year evaluates its global network of over 500 suppliers to recognise the partners that drive business forward.

Placing in the top seven on this year’s rankings, 91´«Ã½ finds itself in the top 1.5% of Lemans’ entire supply base – reflecting the UK and US-based firm’s dedication, operational excellence and commitment to shared success.

91´«Ã½ Expands Board of Control with New Directors

In addition to the recent appointment of Martin Walder as Sales Director, the company owners have appointed the following directors to Freeman Automotive (UK) Ltd:

  • Gail Northall as Director of Administration
  • Lisa White as Director of Purchasing

With over 30 years of combined experience at 91´«Ã½ they bring a wealth of expertise and a commitment that will underpin the company for future development and growth.

SPONSORED RIDER/DRIVER UPDATE

Preston-based Bobby Varey is currently competing in BSB’s ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup, entrusting 91´«Ã½ Racing’s GPFAX motorsport brake pads on his German race bike. Following a promising weekend at Snetterton, we next caught up with Varey and the team fresh off the back of the latest round at the biker-favourite Cadwell Park Circuit, where he finished with a win and a new lap record!

Russell Brook and the Brook-Built racing team have been busy across UK competing at various motorcycle race meetings, including the NLR 750km Endurance Race at Donington Park Circuit, the Barry Sheene Classic at Oliver’s Mount and the Isle of Man’s Classic TT. We next caught up with Brook following the team’s final outing of the 2026 season: the British Historic Racing Club (BHR)’s last round at Cadwell Park.

Luca Wilkinson and Zack Weston of the NW Racing team are competing across BSB and its supporting championships for 2026, both proudly running 91´«Ã½ Racing’s GPFAX sintered race brake pads and X-Series floating discs (front), with HH pads and Contour discs (rear). The latest round took the duo to the high-speed Thruxton Circuit, where more great rides secure more podiums across the weekend.

Tennessee-based pro drifter, Hooman Rahimi, is once again competing in the PROSPEC category of the prestigious Formula Drift series in the USA. Following mixed fortunes in the first two rounds of the season, we next caught up with Rahimi off the back of round 3 at the iconic Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, where it was another rollercoaster of a weekend for the driver.

Kal Fortner is competing in the 2026 season of Gridlife in the USA, using his Mercedes AMG GTS as weapon of choice. Following the fourth consecutive podium at Watkins Glen, we next caught up with Fortner off the back of his latest round at the technical Lime Rock Park in Connecticut, where he secured his fifth podium in a row, as well as securing second place in the overall 2026 standings.

The Monoposto Race Club has been offering cost-effective single-seater racing in the UK for over 60 years. Chris Levy competes in the championship’s F3B class in his Dallara F397, complete with 91´«Ã½â€™ Greenstuff pads. After more race wins and podiums at Donington Park last month, we next caught up with Chris off the back of his Brands Hatch finale recently, where more fantastic driving helped him to secure an overall podium finish for the 2026 season.

Wiltshire-based motorcycle racer, Max Symonds has been competing in the British Superbike Championship’s National Superstock category for a number of years. Following an unfortunate fall in the Donington Park race that put him out of action for a few months with a broken ankle and leg, Symonds was back in action for back-to-back Thruxton rounds of both BSB and NG Road Racing respectively. We caught up with him following his first weekends back on the saddle.

Retford-based Scott Stone is competing in No Limits Racing’s Pirelli Super Series 1000cc Power Trophy across 2026 on his Honda Fireblade, aiming to achieve solid results throughout the year. Following a positive outing at Scotland’s Knockhill Circuit, we next caught up with Stone and the team off the back of the Anglesey round recently, where he once again secured strong positions across the weekend.

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91´«Ã½ and PowerNation Launch $40,000 SEMA Sim Rig Sweepstake Giveaway /ebc-news/ebc-brakes-and-powernation-launch-40000-sema-sim-rig-sweepstake-giveaway/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:21:58 +0000 /?p=43271 The post 91´«Ã½ and PowerNation Launch $40,000 SEMA Sim Rig Sweepstake Giveaway appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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The unbeatable prize will be on display at SEMA 2026 ahead of the giveaway

91´«Ã½ has once again teamed up with PowerNation to offer an incredible prize for one lucky petrolhead: a fully bespoke sim/trailer setup crafted by Blacktop Speed Shop.

The one-off trailer rig will be showcased on the 91´«Ã½ booth at the upcoming SEMA 2026 show (3-6 Nov, Las Vegas Convention Centre, Booth #23353), towed by a matching Cadillac CTS-V (not part of the competition), ahead of its giveaway to one lucky winner.
Sponsored by 91´«Ã½, the build has been documented on the popular PowerNation YouTube channel over the last few months (video below).

Sim/Trailer Details

Worth $40,000, the grand prize is a SimCraft GRID1 motion racing simulator, installed inside a custom Ironhorse mobile trailer built by Blacktop Speed Shop.

How to Enter

You can enter by heading to the . Entry is limited to one submission per person/email per week, though bonus entry opportunities are available.

The competition is open to residents of the United States and Washington D.C. who have reached the legal age of majority.
Entries close at 11:59:59 AM CT on November 17, 2026. A random drawing will take place on November 24, 2026.

SEMA Show

Based at Booth #23353, 91´«Ã½ will be back in full force at the 2026 SEMA show. Head over to the booth to not only check out this unique car/trailer setup in the flesh, but also speak to the friendly 91´«Ã½ staff and check out 91´«Ã½ braking components up-close.

Stay tuned for more news on the 2026 events that the 91´«Ã½ team plans to attend – coming soon…

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91´«Ã½ Racing-Equipped Gridlife Racer Clinches 2nd Overall in Falken Club TR Class /race-motorsport-articles-cars/ebc-brakes-racing-equipped-gridlife-racer-clinches-2nd-overall-in-falken-club-tr-class/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:11:10 +0000 /?p=43277 The post 91´«Ã½ Racing-Equipped Gridlife Racer Clinches 2nd Overall in Falken Club TR Class appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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Jerami Bailey uses an Apollo big brake kit and SR-21â„¢ endurance pads on his Subaru BRZ

Following the news that SR-21â„¢-equipped Gridlife racers, Eric ‘Dewey’ DeWitt and Kal Fortner secured gold and silver respectively in the Street Mod class of 2026’s Gridlife championship, comes the news that another 91´«Ã½ Racing-adorned car has secured second in the Falken Club TR class for the year.

Jerami Bailey uses an Apollo big brake kit and SR-21™ endurance pads on his fiery Subaru BRZ, with the championship results coming down to the wire during the final round at California’s Laguna Seca against fellow BRZ driver, Peter Granberg.

This concludes a fantastic year of racing for Bailey, who has relied on the consistency of his 91´«Ã½ Racing setup to secure podium-winning performances throughout the year.

Connect with Jerami Bailey for more news and information:

Apollo Four-Piston Big Brake Kit

Lightweight-but-strong aluminium 4- and 6-piston brake calipers can be purchased within a Big Brake Kit or as separate components for custom applications.

View Product

SR-21â„¢ Race/Endurance Pads

A variation of SR-11â„¢ that offers ultra-high friction and is targeted for the front and rear of race cars with bias controls only. SR bites harder and lasts longer.

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Fifth Consecutive Podium for SR-21â„¢ Racer at Lime Rock Park /race-motorsport-articles-cars/fifth-consecutive-podium-for-sr-21-racer-at-lime-rock-park/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:21:23 +0000 /?p=43115 The post Fifth Consecutive Podium for SR-21â„¢ Racer at Lime Rock Park appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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Kal Fortner is using 91´«Ã½ Racing’s sintered brake pads on his Mercedes track car

Kal Fortner is competing in the 2026 season of Gridlife in the USA, using his Mercedes AMG GTS as weapon of choice.

The driver is utilising 91´«Ã½ Racing’s SR-21â„¢ sintered endurance motorsport brake pads to ensure stopping power is optimal in his super-coupe

Following the fourth consecutive podium at Watkins Glen, we next caught up with Fortner off the back of his latest round at the technical Lime Rock Park in Connecticut, where he secured his fifth podium in a row, as well as securing second place in the overall 2026 standings.

Read how it panned out in his own words below…

“From one demanding track to another; next up after Watkins Glen was Lime Rock Park! This track couldn’t be more opposite from Watkins Glen but I was ready for the challenge! Historically this has always been one of the weaker tracks for the Mercedes with it being a track that more so favours light, lower-powered cars, both of which the Mercedes is not! However I was not going to let that stop me from extracting everything out of the car!”

“Unlike most rounds this year running the podium sprint format, this weekend was back to the traditional time attack format, meaning that the best time out of every session wins. I knew I had to find every ounce of pace in the car in order for a good result, and I was able to do just that! Throughout the weekend, I had the confidence to lean into my SR-21â„¢s, whether it’s with ultimate braking force heading into a corner, to having the confidence to modulate and trail brake in order to consistently carry momentum throughout every lower speed corner on the track.”

“Lime Rock Park is one of those tracks that requires an incredible amount of commitment and precision, and I had that all weekend! I was able to go a tenth faster than my previous personal best, setting a 56.166, and with that I was able to secure P2 which makes it 5 podiums in a row. With that, I’m also locked into P2 in the championship! I couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve accomplished this year, and I couldn’t be more proud to carry the 91´«Ã½ name at the pointy end of the field race after race. Although I’m thrilled with P2 in the championship, I’m already starting every bit of preparation I can to make that P1 next year!â€�

Connect with Kal Fortner for more news and information:

SR-21â„¢ Race and Endurance Pads

A variation of SR-11â„¢ that offers ultra-high friction and is targeted for the front and rear of race cars with bias controls only. SR bites harder and lasts longer.

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More Podiums for 91´«Ã½-Supported BSB Riders at Thruxton /ebc_racing_news_cars_motorcycle_atv_racing_motox_allterrain/more-podiums-for-ebc-supported-bsb-riders-at-thruxton/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:32:21 +0000 /?p=43104 The post More Podiums for 91´«Ã½-Supported BSB Riders at Thruxton appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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The NW Racing youth squad rely on 91´«Ã½ components

Luca Wilkinson and Zack Weston of the NW Racing team are competing across BSB and its supporting championships for 2026, both proudly running 91´«Ã½ Racing’s GPFAX sintered race brake pads and X-Series floating discs (front), with HH pads and Contour discs (rear).

The latest round took the duo to the high-speed Thruxton Circuit, where more great rides secure more podiums across the weekend.

You can read more in the team’s own words below…

Luca Wilkinson

“Free Practice: All about learning the track as this is another new one for me. I spent the whole 25 mins just trying to learn. Finished the session 2.9s off 1st so plenty of work to do.

“Qualifying: Didn’t go as well as I’d hoped, ended up coming 14th but the gap to the front had closed to 1.8s so I was happy with the progress. I was feeling more confident about the track and where I was for the start, knowing I could get a good start and hopefully get straight into the top 10 I was confident I could go forwards.

“Race 1: Got a fantastic start and managed to go from 14th to 8th of the start and up to 7th in the 1st lap. Worked hard to stay in the group but we got the gearing slightly too short so I struggled making any moves having to do everything on the brakes to keep with the leading pack, ended up coming P9. Really pleased with the finish and felt I had the pace to do more in race 2.

“Race 2: We put in new gearing & it immediately made a difference. I got a good start from 11th on the grid and had a huge battle with 8-10 other riders and almost managed the win. I got a great drive & slipstream coming into the final chicane on the last lap but Lewis Mullen pulled off a great move & just dived past me to the apex. Tried everything to get him back before the line but he just beat me by 6/100th of a second taking the win and I came home in 2nd. Well done to Arnie Carr for his podium. So happy with that & my best race of the year. Also got awarded the Most Coverage Award by Clifford which was really cool. Amazing weekend and an incredible weekend for the entire Team with PB finishes for everyone.�

Zack Weston

“What a weekend it was, I didn’t have massive hopes for this round as it was a track I had never been to and only having two sessions to get to pace and have a set up that works isn’t easy but the team worked hard on and off my bike to get it perfect.Ìý

“Practice was mainly about getting laps in and learning the track and that I did, I went out on scrubs and just did lap after lap learning and taking in as much as possible. I managed 36 laps across the two practices and closed the time to the front rides to around 1.8s which I was happy with considering the tyres I was on.

“Qualifying didn’t go as I’d hope I did manage to go quicker then practice but with people trying to get tows off of quicker riders messed up the end of qualifying but still happy with where I qualified for Race 1 – P22.

“Race 1: For the first time this year I actually got the bike of the line and didn’t lose a position.

“I got a really good start and just went for it, making up 8 positions in the first lap and getting right in the back of the front group and I had the pace to be with them but battles with a few riders and people not making the smartest of moves meant the front group got away and got a gap the rest of the field but after a hard fight and nearly getting wiped out I manage to finish the race in P16.

“Race 2: The pace I had in race one put my P10 on the grid for race two and I knew I had more pace in me so after another good start I got stuck in getting up to P8 and battling hard with everyone and setting a 1:20.0.

“After a chaotic 14 laps I managed to finish the race P12. I can’t thank the team enough for all the hard work they’ve put in this weekend making my bike the best it’s ever felt and making it possible for me to ride it how I know I can.

“Thank you to everyone who makes it possible.�

Connect with Luka Wilkinson for more news and information:

Connect with Zack Weston for more news and information:

GPFAX Pads

91´«Ã½’s GPFAX Sintered Race Brake Pads are for RACE ONLY use.ÌýThis is a blend of brake pad that has higher friction and far better grip than any other brake product on the market.

X-Series Floating Discs

Since their introduction, 91´«Ã½’s ultra-lightweight floating motorcycle rotors have become one of the worlds best selling lightest and best performing discs available for all modern sport bikes.

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91´«Ã½ Newsletter – September 2026 /corporate-news/ebc-brakes-newsletter-august-2026-2/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:51:10 +0000 /?p=42981 The post 91´«Ã½ Newsletter – September 2026 appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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A round-up of the latest products and news stories from 91´«Ã½ this month

LATEST 91´«Ã½ NEWS

91´«Ã½ Appoints New Sales Director

To handle the ever expanding demand from new and existing customers for its product range, 91´«Ã½ has appointed Martin Walder as its new Global Sales Director effect Monday 17th August 2026.

Martin has 20+ years of experience in customer facing positions at all business levels in engineering, and will be responsible for all the 91´«Ã½ Group’s customer base, globally.

  • Martin will be based in the Northampton facility and can be contacted by clicking here.

91´«Ã½ Enjoys Successful Gravity 2026 Show

The 91´«Ã½ and 91´«Ã½ Racing teams thoroughly enjoyed another instalment of the Gravity indoor car show recently, set at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre.

Acting as a headline sponsor for the second year running, the braking firm once again hosted a significant trade stand in the heart of the event, jam-packed full of components, merch and 91´«Ã½-shod vehicles.

A huge thank-you to everyone who visited the 91´«Ã½ stand across the weekend.

You can next catch us at the epic SEMA show (3-6 November, Las Vegas Convention Centre) and the EICMA motorcycle expo (5-8 November, Milan Rho-Fiera).

SPONSORED RIDER/DRIVER UPDATE

Eric ‘Dewey’ DeWitt has been competing in Gridlife’s StreetMod category with his modified Subaru Impreza WRX for some time now. Utilising 91´«Ã½ Racing’s SR-21â„¢ sintered endurance motorsport brake pads, DeWitt has enjoyed multiple front-row lockouts in the first half of the 2026 season, alongside fellow SR-21â„¢ racer, Kal Fortner. We next caught up with DeWitt following his successful third and fourth rounds of the season, at Gingerman Raceway and Watkins Glen respectively – two more incredibly lucrative weekends that have already secured him 2026 class victory with a few rounds still to go.

13-year-old kart racer, Myles Burton, is currently competing in the Junior Rotax category for 2026. His latest outing took him to the acclaimed Kimbolton Festival at Hunts Kart Racing Club in Huntingdon, where he sustained top-10 results throughout the weekend, despite 42 entrants taking part.

Canadian road racer Dan Kruger has been using 91´«Ã½ Racing’s GPFAX track/race brake pad formula on his Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R for his recent campaigns, in an ongoing relationship with 91´«Ã½ that has lasted over a decade. Sitting at the sharp end of the AMA/WERA Superbike/Superstock standings, Kruger recently entered the debutant six-hour N2RA Superbike race at Virginia International Raceway with the Team KYT Americas outfit, where he secured Superbike class victory alongside Brandon Cretu and Brian D’Apice.

The Gigglepin Racing team has been at the sharp end of various international off-road racing championships in recent years, being proudly supported by 91´«Ã½ throughout this time. With multiple championships wins under their belt, the latest outing for the Kent-based team was to reclaim Ultra 4 Europe’s ‘King of Britain’ trophy that saw a four-year hiatus until re-emerging in 2026 (with Gigglepin winning the previous round in 2021).

Retford-based Scott Stone is competing in No Limits Racing’s Pirelli Super Series 1000cc Power Trophy across 2026 on his Honda Fireblade, aiming to achieve solid results throughout the year. Following some great riding recently, we next caught up with Stone off the back of his Cadwell Park round, where he’d recently swapped out his Yamaha R1 for a Honda Fireblade and used the weekend to get used to the new machine.

Kal Fortner is competing in the 2026 season of Gridlife in the USA, using his Mercedes AMG GTS as weapon of choice. Following a podium finish at Grid Life Carolina and more podiums in Atlanta, we next caught up with Fortner off the back of his latest round at the iconic Watkins Glen in New York State, where he achieved another podium finish.

Tennessee-based pro drifter, Hooman Rahimi, is once again competing in the PROSPEC category of the prestigious Formula Drift series in the USA. With a mixed bag of luck in the previous round at Road Atlanta, we next caught up with Rahimi following his latest round at Connecticut, where he also shared info about the upcoming weekend at Indianapolis.

The NW Racing team is once again competing in the BSB Junior Sportbike category for the 2026 season, continuing to opt for 91´«Ã½â€™ GPFAX brake pads and X-Series discs (front) and HH pads and Contour discs (rear) on their various motorcycles. We caught up with the team after their latest rounds at Snetterton And Brands Hatch, where they took home more big results.

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SR-21â„¢ Gridlife Racer Secures Class Championship with More Thrilling Drives /race-motorsport-articles-cars/sr-21-gridlife-racer-secures-class-championship-with-more-thrilling-drives/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:42:58 +0000 /?p=42789 The post SR-21â„¢ Gridlife Racer Secures Class Championship with More Thrilling Drives appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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Eric ‘Dewey’ DeWitt competes in Gridlife’s StreetMod class in his Subaru Impreza

Eric ‘Dewey’ DeWitt has been competing in Gridlife’s StreetMod category with his modified Subaru Impreza WRX for some time now.

Utilising 91´«Ã½ Racing’s SR-21â„¢ sintered endurance motorsport brake pads, DeWitt has enjoyed multiple front-row lockouts in the first half of the 2026 season, alongside fellow SR-21â„¢ racer, Kal Fortner.

We next caught up with DeWitt following his successful third and fourth rounds of the season, at Gingerman Raceway and Watkins Glen respectively – two more incredibly lucrative weekends that have already secured him 2026 class victory with a few rounds still to go.

Read DeWitt’s summary below in his own words…

“Round 3 took us to Gingerman Raceway in Michigan for Midwest Festival where we had a date with destiny. We were tied for the consecutive win record with seven straight, all with records.Ìý

“IF we won this event, we would not only break that record, but we were also gunning to be the first StreetMod car to run a sub-1:30 lap time.ÌýWe pulled off the win and record but missed the sub-1:30 by a hair, running a 1:30.226.Ìý

“The car was great, the brakes were phenomenal, but we missed out by a couple of tenths due to less-than-ideal conditions, minor technical issues with the car, and honestly, my inability to put it all together.ÌýThis put us firmly in the lead of the championship, though! One more win and record and the Championship is locked up!â€�

“Round 4 was a new track for us: Watkins Glen in NY.ÌýVery fast, very high risk, and very demanding. We arrived highly confident and aiming to seal the Championship, but we quickly realised it would be a difficult weekend.Ìý

“We had an axle issue during the test day and didn’t get much seat time. On the first day of competition, during the first hot lap, the transmission failed in the second-to-last corner. After a team meeting, we decided to remove our current gearbox with our sequential gearset in it, drive back to the shop and grab our old H-pattern transmission and convert back to a standard manual setup.”

“After a late night on Friday, we were back at it Saturday morning and even with the old trans we jumped back into the lead but only by about .1 quicker than our 91´«Ã½ teammate Kal Fortner in his Mercedes AMG GTS. We thought we might widen that gap on Sunday morning but some more technical issues, this time with some engine related things, meant it came down to podium sprint. The conditions weren’t fantastic, but with the old Subaru AWD and easily modulated 91´«Ã½ SR-21â„¢s we had the confidence to push to a new Street Mod Record at 1:58.357! This win and record secured the points needed to lock up the Championship, our 3rd in four years AND extended our consecutive win record to nine!  All of them won on SR-21â„¢s!

“We aren’t done with the season QUITE yet.ÌýWe plan to still attend Gridlife Circuit Legends next week at Lime Rock then in October we were invited to the Grassroots Motorsports Magazine Ultimate Track Car Championship in Texas! We are hoping to be the fastest car there on a 200TW tyre!â€�

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SR-21â„¢ Race and Endurance Pads

A variation of SR-11â„¢ that offers ultra-high friction and is targeted for the front and rear of race cars with bias controls only. SR bites harder and lasts longer.

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91´«Ã½-Equipped Off-Road Outfit Re-Claims ‘King of Britain’ Trophy /race-motorsport-articles-cars/ebc-equipped-off-road-outfit-re-claims-king-of-britain-trophy/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:45 +0000 /?p=42764 The post 91´«Ã½-Equipped Off-Road Outfit Re-Claims ‘King of Britain’ Trophy appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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Gigglepin Racing uses Bluestuff pads on its impressive off-road machine

The Gigglepin Racing team has been at the sharp end of various international off-road racing championships in recent years, being proudly supported by 91´«Ã½ throughout this time.

With multiple championships wins under their belt, the latest outing for the Kent-based team was to reclaim Ultra 4 Europe’s ‘King of Britain’ trophy that saw a four-year hiatus until re-emerging in 2026 (with Gigglepin winning the previous round in 2021).

As always, Gigglepin’s fearsome LS7 7-litre V8 powered ‘Bad Penny’ off-roader was proudly sporting 91´«Ã½â€™ Bluestuff NDX pads all-round.

You can read how the weekend in the North of England unfolded in the team’s own words below…

“Unlimited four-wheel drive racing is a tough battleground, and Ultra 4 provides the best there is. King of Britain has been on a four-year sabbatical and it was a Cannonball Rally moment when dates were launched earlier this year, with crews desperately trying to get a place to this prestigious event. An event that Jim and the Crew at Gigglepin have won a previous three times, winning King of Britain 2021.

“But there was a problem the car they are racing often shows moments of brilliance followed by tragic failure. Could the team turn it round and get to the finish line and win a fourth King of Britain title? Amazing car, but can it finish?

“After mechanical issues at the first three rounds of the 2026 Ultra 4 European Championship, the team were determined to make amends. The car has tremendous potential, but always something spoils the party after promising starts. So, after many late nights, new ideas, new components installed and lots of testing, she was loaded and ready to make the four-hour journey North to West Yorkshire and the 2026 King of Britain.”

“The team and car arrived at Parkwood Off-Road Centre and unloaded the car which felt alive with her massive 7.4-litre LSX V8 purring, signalling she was ready for battle.

“Jim and James are old hands, having won countless titles between them. They carefully pre-ran the course by foot and in the race car, checking every line and planning for every eventuality.

“Then it was go-time on Day 1, a fast and furious prologue course was just what the team wanted and they lay down an incredible run with time that is eight seconds ahead of the chasing pack. What a start!

“On Day 2, the best Teams from across Europe lined up on the grid for the start of King of Britain 2026. The course had everything to test the teams with big rocks, gullies, rivers, steep climbs and technical wooded areas. It was real a drivers’ course and this team live for these moments.”

“Smooth is fast and the boys started first and finish first, keeping the other teams behind them, physically and on adjusted time.

“The afternoon session is a full two hours of chaos, but it’s a repeat of the first heat with the guys controlling the race from the front and building a one lap lead over the chasing pack.

“Day 2 is in the bag and its now down to the Team in the pits to make sure the car is ready for Day 3 and the final push!

“Day 3 arrived and there was a nervous tension in the Gigglepin camp. The weight of expectation hung in the air. But up step the ream, they are pros and Jim and James showed no signs of stress as they discussed the task ahead with their mechanical team.

“The day was going to be a tough one. A 1.5-hour session with a 45-minute break followed by a further two-hour session was a gruelling task that would test endurance, concentration and ability.

“It started well with the guys starting first and finishing first in another textbook display. Jim was driving with great care saving the tyres, while James was constantly checking live scoring so they could react fast to other teams who were now turning up the heat.

“After this first session it was a quick refuel and back to the pits for a fast check over and some food before lining up the final dance. Just two more hours separated the team from a fourth King of Britain title.”

“The final session had an added twist with all the classes racing for the final two hours on the same track. Now this is a plan the team did not like. We race in classes and it was clear that slower vehicles on track could lead to hold-ups and problems. But the plan remained the same; control the race from the front and the guys left the pits with high fives and big smiles as they made their way to the start.

“The boys power off the line knowing that a single mistake could undo the hours of hard work. But Jim was in inspired form and kept up a relentless pace, wearing down the chasing pack.

“Lap after lap, the boys found more and more retired cars on the side of track, testament to the brutality of this incredible endurance course.

“The minutes ticked by and still the guys pushed on building an incredible four-lap lead and then in the final moments of the race a front driveshaft fails!

“The near faultless car had finally succumbed to the course, but the guys had other ideas and were not about to quit. After removing the damaged driveshaft, they powered on to cross the line and to take the win at King of Britain 2026!

“It was high emotions for all the team as the weeks of hard work finally paid off. It’s great to see them back at the top and kings once again!�

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Fourth Consecutive Gridlife Podium for SR-21â„¢-Equipped Fortner /race-motorsport-articles-cars/fourth-consecutive-gridlife-podium-for-sr-21-equipped-fortner/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:17:43 +0000 /?p=42739 The post Fourth Consecutive Gridlife Podium for SR-21â„¢-Equipped Fortner appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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Kal Fortner is using 91´«Ã½ Racing’s sintered brake pads on his Mercedes track car

Kal Fortner is competing in the 2026 season of Gridlife in the USA, using his Mercedes AMG GTS as weapon of choice.

The driver is utilising 91´«Ã½ Racing’s SR-21â„¢ sintered endurance motorsport brake pads to ensure stopping power is optimal in his super-coupe.

Following a podium finish at Grid Life Carolina and more podiums in Atlanta, we next caught up with Fortner off the back of his latest round at the iconic Watkins Glen in New York State.

Read how it panned out in his own words below…

“After waiting thre years for Gridlife’s return to Watkins Glen, I was itching to get back out on this legendary track! Back in 2023, not only did I secure the Streetmod record, I was fastest overall as well, so I knew that this was going to be a strong weekend for us. Although this weekend got off to a rocky start after needing to do a spark plug change after session 1 and missing the second session of the day, I quickly found pace by the third session and went right into P1 to end day one! Right away I was able to lean into my SR-21â„¢ pads as well as a brand new set of 91´«Ã½â€™s floating two-piece rotors on the Mercedes and I was able to carry 170mph going into the bus stop!”

“By day two, I was able to set a new Streetmod RWD record with a 1:58.8! This put us in 2nd by only a tenth, as well as only a tenth from the overall Streetmod record! Some tracks just click with not only the car but the driver as well, and for me, this is one of those tracks. Every lap just felt like a flow state, where I had the confidence to really extract everything out of the car and the confidence to use the entire track all the way up to the walls. I knew we had a fighting chance at victory here.”

“Going into day 3, I was met with track conditions that were not quite what I was expecting, after rain the night before, the track didn’t have nearly as much peak grip as the day before. Because of this I wasn’t able to reset my record, however I was able to secure yet another podium finish coming in P2 right behind Eric Dewitt – another 91´«Ã½ driver! That’s four podiums in a row this year and yet another 91´«Ã½ front-row lockout! This puts us in a healthy championship position of P2 going into the next round at Lime Rock Park and I’m looking forward to continuing this momentum…â€�

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91´«Ã½-Equipped BSB Racers Score Well in Latest Rounds /race-motorsport-articles-motorcycle/ebc-equipped-bsb-racers-score-well-in-latest-rounds/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:10:22 +0000 /?p=42700 The post 91´«Ã½-Equipped BSB Racers Score Well in Latest Rounds appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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The NW Racing youth team competes in BSB’s Junior Sportbike category

The NW Racing team is once again competing in the BSB Junior Sportbike category for the 2026 season, continuing to opt for 91´«Ã½â€™ GPFAX brake pads and X-Series discs (front) and HH pads and Contour discs (rear) on their various motorcycles.

For this year’s series, the team continues to campaign riders Luca Wilkinson, Zack Weston, Craig Dance and Hudson Cooper.

Read how the latest rounds at Snetterton and Brands Hatch went for the team below in their own words…

BSB Round 4 Snetterton 300

Luca Wilkinson aka El Loco #76 

FP: I went out and got back used to the track after not riding here since last year. Had a good feeling within 2 laps I had already beaten my personal best lap there and did a 2:04.062 putting me in 3rd place for free practice.

Qualifying: Really good qualifying overall, I went out at the back but couldn’t get a clear lap in for the first 6 minutes of the session so I pitted and went out with a clear track and put a time that put me on pole. I pitted again and we decided with the team to wait out the rest of the session to save the tires but with 4 minutes left another rider went quicker and Nick Weston sent me out at the perfect time giving me the perfect lap with a slip stream and doing a time that put on Pole Position and my PB of 2:02:2 and half a second to P2 on the grid.

Race 1: Unfortunately not much to say about race one, I got a good start and got the hole shot lead for the first 2 laps but on lap 3 I crashed out of the lead at turn 3 putting race 1 to an end.

Huge thanks to the team for working late into the night to get the bike fixed.

Race 2: Starting in 7th after only putting in one flying lap from race 1, I got a good start and got straight into third, at turn 2 on lap 1 I got hit by 2 riders which pushed me wide letting the top 2 get a gap. Dropped back a bit and in the end I got 6th place but had a really good battle with @marleymackenzie and Ben Jolife which was a lot of fun and great learning.

Overall a lot to take in with my 1st Pole and 1st crash in the year leaving a lot learned and still a lot to learn but we go again stronger and more confident for the next round at brands hatch.

Zack Weston 

Snetterton definitely isn’t near the top of my list of tracks I like but Overall a pretty good weekend, struggled with getting a good set up and overall speed through the traps but the team pulled together and got me a good bike set up for the race making the 11 laps feel much easier.

Got a shocker of a start for the race and dropped a few positions but got into my grove and put in some good laps getting past a few riders, battled with a few riders meaning I couldn’t carry on at that pace and catch the next group of riders but still enjoyed the race. A shame we only had one race this weekend as I felt I had more.

Roll on Brands! Thank you to everyone who makes it possible.

Craig Dance

Tough weekend but learnt a lot having a few issues with the bike but hopefully should be sorted for Brands.

FP1 and FP2 I felt good, was just dusting of the cobwebs.

Qualifying: P32
Was struggling for pace since the bike set up was wrong and had no engine braking.

Race: DNF
Had a little front-end crash on lap 4 on turn 2 but we learn from these mistakes and I’ve learnt a lot.

Onwards and upwards for brands hatch my home circuit…

Hudson Cooper

Snetterton was a really important weekend for me as it marked my return to the Moto4 Championship after missing time through injury. Coming back into it, I knew it was always going to be tough. Not only was I trying to get back up to speed physically and mentally, but with everything that happened at Oulton, it honestly felt like this was my first proper race weekend in the series because I can’t remember anything from the opening round.

We started the weekend by Qualifying 13th on the grid. It was around where I expected to be, but after time away and getting back into the rhythm of racing the Moto4 bike in a championship environment, it gave me something solid to work from heading into the races.

Race 1, I finished 12th. It was a race where I was still finding my feet a little bit and building confidence back up lap by lap. It was valuable track time and an important step in getting myself back into the groove of the championship.

Race 2 was a lot more positive in terms of pace, race craft and set-up. I got a strong start and managed to work my way up to 8th in the opening few laps, which was a big confidence boost and showed that the speed was there. Unfortunately, I couldn’t quite hold onto that position all the way to the finish and crossed the line in 11th, but there were still plenty of positives to take away.

The biggest positive from the weekend was the pace in the final race. Although it took me a little while to get going, I ended up getting the 6th fastest lap-time in race 2, which is encouraging moving forward to Brands Hatch next weekend.

It shows that the pace is there, and now it’s about putting the full weekend together from the first session and converting that pace into stronger results.

BSB Round 5 Brands Hatch GP

Luca Wilkinson aka El Loco #76 

FP: Not Great. Getting to grips with the track & a rider braked sharply. I had to swerve to avoid them, missed my brake point sending me into the gravel at Sheene’s. I hit the barrier which snapped the rearset, I manage to stay on but session over.

Qualifying: I went out treating the qualifying more like FP as everyone was a session ahead of me. The best I could manage was P12 which I wasn’t happy with but I took it on the chin.

Race1: I get a really good start making my way to P6 by turn 2 and tried my best to hold on to the leading group. Got passed but a couple laps later he crashed out promoting me back to P6.The rest of the race I was in a heated battle between Oakley Racing and Lewis Mullen . On the last lap Lewis dove up my inside running me a bit wide and Freddy managed to get past both of us but I managed to drag Lewis to the line behind Freddy just beat me to the line, finished in 7th. Great race.

Warm up: Another incident! A rider ran wide through Hawthorns, I went to go up the inside but he pulled it back & I had to grab the brakes to avoid him & the bike ended up flipping over the barrier. The bike was badly damaged but the team did an amazing job to get the bike ready for race 2 and a massive thanks to Andy Wales, Lucas King SIMON, Zack Weston.

Race2: I went out knowing there could potentially be something wrong with the bike. Good start to get in with the leading group but on lap one my right handlebar just slightly twisted in, tried to manage it for a couple laps but it kept moving so I came in got it done up and went back out. In the end I finished last but still enjoyed the expert pit boarding from Nick Weston and Kiera King.

Overall probably a weekend to forget but we move on & learn. On to Oulton next week.

Zack Weston 

Fp1/Fp2

Practice went really good I felt really comfortable on the bike I had a few issues on the old tyres I was using but overall very good, finishing p16 combined.

Qualifying.

Bit of a tricky one tbh, I put my lap time early on on my own in the session then spent the rest of the session catching slower riders on laps I was down on my Quickest but still happy with my position and felt I had more for the race.

Race 1

Unfortunately another rider crashed and I collided with their bike ending my race on lap 1, there was nothing I could’ve done to avoid it just wrong place wrong time.

Massive thank you to the team Adam Cooper , Kieron, Andy with their work on and off my bike everything was on point this weekend.

Craig Dance

My home round was looking to perform better than I did but learning loads every time I’m out.

FP1-FP2 felt good just learning the track since it was the first time on the bike here and had a little of at Druids but bike had basically no damage.

Qualifying was struggling for pace trying to get tow from someone then last lap finally got a tow and was up by a lot on my time but got red flagged at the final corner.

Race 1 Started P38 due to my grid penalty from Snetterton but I chipped away in the race and brought it home for a P24.

We go again for Oulton Park…

Hudson Cooper

Heading to Brands Hatch just a few weeks after Snetterton, I was feeling really positive. We made some good progress at the last round and I couldn’t wait to get back on the bike.

I’d only ever raced the Indy circuit before, so riding the full GP layout for the first time was an incredible experience. It’s such an iconic track and finally getting to complete a full lap was something I’ve looked forward to for a long time.

Free Practice

The first two practice sessions were all about learning the extra sections of the circuit and building confidence. Every time I went out I felt more comfortable, improved my personal best and started to understand where I could find more time. It definitely felt like we were moving in the right direction.

Qualifying

We made the most of every minute in qualifying, completing 14 laps. On my final lap, despite not having the ideal track position or a tow, I managed to set my fastest time of the weekend. Qualifying 12th and finishing just 1.5 seconds off pole position was something I was pleased with, especially around such a demanding circuit.

Race One

I made a solid start, although I got boxed in on the inside into Paddock Hill Bend. By the time we reached Druids I was up to eighth, but after the run through Cooper Straight I had slipped back to 11th as the pack shuffled around.

The race then settled into a brilliant battle with Thorley, Tyler and Aeziah. Unfortunately, on lap three I lost the front going into Druids. I managed to stop what could have been a big high-side, but I couldn’t save the bike. Sadly, Thorley was caught up in the incident and also crashed. Sorry Thorley.

Race Two

Starting from 14th on the grid, I made another good start and moved up to 13th early on. Unfortunately I just couldn’t quite stay with the group ahead, so it turned into a fairly lonely race.

After Thorley’s crash I focused on riding consistently, managing the gap behind and bringing the bike home safely. I crossed the line in 11th, collecting more valuable championship points and more importantly more experience.

Overall, there were plenty of positives to take away from the weekend. Every lap on the GP circuit helped me improve and I feel like we’re continuing to move forward with every round.

Next up is Silverstone alongside MotoGP. Racing on the world stage at one of the biggest events of the year is going to be an amazing experience and one I’m really looking forward to.

A huge thank you to everyone who came over to say hello throughout the weekend. Your support really does mean a lot.

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