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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, where he finished only behind another SR-21™ for an EBC front-row lockout, Fortner came back fighting at the next round held at Atlanta’s iconic Michelin Road Raceway, where more podiums were clinched by both drivers.

Read how it panned out in his own words below…

“Going into this weekend, fresh off of a strong result at Gridlife Carolina coming in P2, I had so much confidence to give it my everything one of my all-time favourite tracks: Road Atlanta. To start out the weekend, I was met with some traffic during my flyers, so initially I wasn’t able to show what the true pace was. With this being a two-day, traditional time attack weekend with a limited schedule, the pressure was on to put together a perfect lap. On top of that, we had rain in the forecast for Sunday, potentially limiting us to only 3 dry sessions.”

“Road Atlanta is a very high-speed track, with the car hitting speeds of over 165 mph, putting the braking performance on centre stage. My SR-21â„¢s performed at their best, giving me the confidence to carry as much speed as possible into even the heaviest of braking zones, without a single ounce of hesitation, just full confidence. Ending the day on Saturday, I still never got a truly clean lap catching traffic on a track that is incredibly difficult to pass at, but even with this, I was able to put us into P3 going into Sunday.”

“Come Sunday morning, to my surprise, we had no rain! I knew exactly where I needed to find the time, and I did just that. Battling back and forth up until the last session, I ended the weekend in P2, with Eric Dewitt in P1, also on EBCs! Just like Carolina, this was an EBC Streetmod 1-2, and on top of that, in ClubTR, the entire podium was swept by EBC equipped cars! I couldn’t be prouder to show represent EBC in such a strong showing against such a strong field at one of the most difficult tracks in the world.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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]]> Podium Finishes for RP-Xâ„¢-Equipped BMW Driver’s Debutant Outing /race-motorsport-articles-cars/podium-finishes-for-rp-x-equipped-bmw-drivers-debutant-outing/ Wed, 27 May 2026 16:14:02 +0000 /?p=42279 The post Podium Finishes for RP-Xâ„¢-Equipped BMW Driver’s Debutant Outing appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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Gary Lowe uses RP-Xâ„¢ and Bluestuff pads in his BMW 335i race car

Racing driver, Gary Lowe, has entered his first competitive race in his freshly-built E92 BMW 335i in the 750MC Armed Forces Challenge round at Silverstone recently.

The race follows a very promising shakedown session earlier in the year at Donington Park.

Lowe has opted for 91´«Ã½ Racing’s RP-Xâ„¢ motorsport brake pads for the front axle, as well as 91´«Ã½â€™ Bluestuff NDX pads (rear) and GD discs (all-round).

You can read how it all panned out below in Gary’s own words below…

“This weekend, we attended Rounds 1 and 2 of the Armed Forces Race Challenge at Silverstone National Circuit.

“Making the results even more special, this marked the very first race weekend for the car and myself, making it a huge milestone after 18 months of work preparing the car myself to get it race ready.”

“The weekend proved challenging from the outset, with intermittent boost issues that unfortunately remained unresolved throughout both races. Despite the setbacks, we kept pushing and were able to bring the car home in both races, securing a strong P3 in class during Race 1 and improving to P2 in class in Race 2.

“A huge positive from the weekend was the performance of the 91´«Ã½ package. The RP-Xâ„¢ pads paired with the Bluestuff pads and discs performed flawlessly throughout the weekend, delivering consistent stopping power with zero brake fade and remaining sharp and reliable across both races.”

“Massive thanks to the Army Sports Car Racing Team, 91´«Ã½, and KARLYONE CARE LTD for all of their continued support throughout the weekend. Your backing makes it possible for us to keep pushing forward, even during difficult race weekends.

“We’ll regroup, resolve the boost issues, and come back stronger for the next round at Snetterton 300 on the 20th of June.â€

RP-Xâ„¢ Track/Motorsport Brake Pads

Following the hugely successful launch of RP-1â„¢, 91´«Ã½ Racing increases its motorsport brake pad range with the introduction of our latest ultra-high-performance track & race material, RP-Xâ„¢.

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Bluestuff NDX Street/Motorsport Pads

Reformulated for faster bedding and reduced early life fade –our recommended entry-level race pad. Medium-plus lifetime and the choice for several seasons in BMW Cup racing.

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]]> SR-21â„¢ Front-Row Lock-Out at Gridlife Carolina /race-motorsport-articles-cars/sr-21-front-row-lock-out-at-gridlife-carolina/ Thu, 21 May 2026 13:57:56 +0000 /?p=42255 The post SR-21â„¢ Front-Row Lock-Out at Gridlife Carolina 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 Grid Life 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.

We caught up with Fortner following the Gridlife Carolina round, where he secured P2 in class, just behind another SR-21™-equipped driver, Eric ‘Dewey’ DeWitt.

Read how it panned out in his own words below…

“We ended up scoring P2 at Gridlife Carolina, and Dewey got P1 so we’re looking at an EBC front-row lockout!

“The first day, we battled the heat since temps were in the 90s, but on Sunday after putting in some sticker tires I was able to go 5 tenths faster than my previous personal best!”

“The SR-21™s felt incredible all weekend and I really had the confidence to push into the braking zones and trust the ABS when needed.

“Next up is Atlanta and I really think we’ve got a good shot at getting P1 there, it’s a track that really suits the Mercedes and personally a track that I’m very comfortable at.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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]]> 91´«Ã½ Newsletter – May 2026 /corporate-news/ebc-brakes-newsletter-may-2026/ Wed, 20 May 2026 11:30:53 +0000 /?p=42148 The post 91´«Ã½ Newsletter – May 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 EBC PRODUCTS

F66 Mini Cooper S – Six-Piston Apollo Big Brake Kit

Six-piston Apollo big brake kit for the latest generation of this acclaimed hot hatch

Specs:

Six-piston Apollo calipers (front axle), 355x32mm two-piece fully-floating discs (front axle), Bluestuff brake pads (front axle), braided brake lines (front axle), DOT 4 brake fluid and mounting brackets for direct fitment

Product Codes:

  • BBK069RED/BLU/BLK/YEL-1
  • BBK069-1F (competition kit with RP-Xâ„¢ pads)

Vehicle Applications:

  • MINI Coper S (F66: ’25- ) – 2.0 Turbo
  • MINI Coper S JCW (F66: ’25- ) – 2.0 Turbo

Availability:

Available now. Please to find your local EBC stockist and see a full list of applications.

Ineos Grenadier – Six-Piston Apollo Big Brake Kit

Six-piston Apollo big brake kit for this rugged, go-anywhere 4X4

Specs:

Six-piston Apollo calipers (front axle), 355x32mm two-piece fully-floating discs (front axle), Bluestuff brake pads (front axle), braided brake lines (front axle), DOT 4 brake fluid and mounting brackets for direct fitment

Product Codes:

  • BBK068RED/BLU/BLK/YEL-1

Vehicle Applications:

  • Ineos Grenadier (’22- ) – 3.0 Turbo
  • Ineos Grenadier (’22- ) – 3.0 Turbodiesel
  • Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster (’22- ) – 3.0 Turbo
  • Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster (’22- ) – 3.0 Turbodiesel

Availability:

Available now. Please to find your local EBC stockist and see a full list of applications.

LATEST EBC NEWS

EBC’s Cars, Bikes & Coffee ’26 Event a Sizzling Success

The 91´«Ã½ UK team enjoyed a morning in the sun as it hosted the 2026 instalment of its ‘Cars, Bikes & Coffee’ at its Northampton World Headquarters.

Attracting hundreds of eclectic vehicles, it proved to once again be a fantastic event, with good coffee, good food and good company from start to finish.

91´«Ã½ would like to thank every company and individual who made it down for the morning – we hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did.

Full story: click here

SPONSORED RIDER/DRIVER UPDATE

Kart racer Marcus Hudson is campaigning in the Super 4 British Championship for the 2026 season. Following positive results in 2025, we caught up with Hudson after the first round of the 2026 season at Fulbeck Kart Circuit, Lincolnshire, where technical issues did little to dampen his optimistic spirits.

Front-running BSB Supersport team, Astro-MAR HIPPO Suzuki, recently took the annual pilgrimage to Florida’s Daytona International Speedway for the 200-mile Daytona 200 endurance race. The trio of Suzuki GSXR-750 bikes all boast 91´«Ã½ Racing’s GPFAX brake pads and X-Series discs up front.

The Clubracer racing outfit has relied on 91´«Ã½ components as it has made its way up the ranks through the MSVR Trackday Championship classes. This all culminated in an outright championship win in 2025 – a fantastic result for the team. Riding off this success, they’ve decided to move onto pastures new for the 2026 season, entering the 750MC Roadsports Championship, where they took home a podium in the opening round.

Dave Barrett is competing in the 2026 Modified Ford Series, piloting his modified Mk4 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zetec within the Class C category. We caught up with Dave after the first round of the year, held at Cheshire’s Oulton Park recently, where he achieved a maximum points hall with class wins in both races entered.

Pro drifter, Stuart Egdell, continues his partnership with 91´«Ã½ as he once again carries out another season of the Drift France championship. We caught up with Egdell off the back of his debutant 2026 round at Circuit du Val de Vienne, where despite some setbacks, it was a positive insight into the year ahead for the team.

Following a season in NLR’s SuperTwins in 2025, as well as successes on the gruelling Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT races at the iconic Isle of Man mountain course, Russell Brook began his 2026 campaign by entering the NLR 750km Endurance Race at Donington Park Circuit, where they took home a 3rd in class.

British Caterham racer, Carl Jones, is undertaking another season in the top-tier Caterham Seven Championship UK in his 420R-badged machine. Following multiple podiums across 2025, we caught up with Jones fresh off the back of his first 2026 round at Silverstone, where a DNF in Race 1 was pivoted into spectacular victory in the second outing of the weekend, despite starting at the back of the grid.

The British Army Motorcycle Road Race Team (AMRRT) is an exclusive racing club for all Army, RAF and Navy personnel. Formed in 2010, the AMRRT is one of the largest teams in the British Army Motorsports Association. It encompasses two road racing disciplines – sprints and endurance – with 21 full-time and reserve riders, plus support crew for 2026. We caught up with the team off the back of the official BSB testing day at Derbyshire’s Donington Park, where prep for the season seems to be going well.

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91´«Ã½ Racing 2-Piece Fully-Floating Discs Achieve ECE R90 Approval

91´«Ã½ is pleased to confirm that a large number of its 2-Piece Fully-Floating discs now carry ECE Regulation 90 approval.

Initial testing has been completed, and approval has been obtained for these disc numbers and fitments.

All applications that now have R90 approval:

PART NUMBER MAKE MODEL SUB MODEL YEAR
SG2F022 BMW M2 G87 2023-
SG2F022 BMW M3 (inc. Competition/ CS) G80/G81 2021-
SG2F022 BMW M4 (inc. Competition/ CS) G82/G83 2021-
SG2F016 PORSCHE 911 (991/991|2) Turbo/ Turbo S 2013-2019
SG2F016 PORSCHE Cayman (718 / 981) GT4 2019-2024
SG2FC7597 DODGE (USA) Durango 2018-2024
SG2FC7597 JEEP Grand Cherokee 2011-2021
SG2F019 PORSCHE 911 (991 / 991|2) GT3/ GT3 RS 2013-2019
SG2FC7694 FORD Mustang (6th Generation) inc. Mach 1 2015-2023
SG2FC2197 LEXUS GSF / RCF 2015-2024
SG2FC1723 LAND ROVER Defender 90/110/130 (L663) D200/D240/D250/D300/D350 2020-
SG2FC1723 LAND ROVER Defender 90/110/130 (L663) P300/P300e/P400/P404e/P425/P525/P635 2020-
SG2FC1723 LAND ROVER Discovery 5 inc. D250/D300/D350 2017-
SG2FC1723 LAND ROVER Range Rover L405 2012-2021
SG2FC1723 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport L320 2009-2013
SG2FC1723 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport (inc. SVR) L494 2014-2022
SG2F009OS AUDI R8 (inc. RWS) 2007-2021
SG2F009OS AUDI RS4/RS5 B8 2010-2016
SG2F009OS LAMBORGHINI Gallardo 2003-2014
SG2F026 BMW M2 G87 2023-
SG2F026 BMW M3 (inc. Competition/ CS) G80/G81 2021-
SG2F026 BMW M4 (inc. Competition/ CS) G82/G83 2021-

Ongoing testing will extend this list in the near future.

91´«Ã½ Racing proudly manufactures its 2-piece brake rotors and Apollo Series brake calipers in our Northampton, UK world headquarters. Our philosophy is that we manufacture every component in house so we have total control over the entire process from start to finish.

Read more about ECE R90

Read more about 2-Piece Fully-Floating Discs

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]]> GT Cup: Donington Park Round 1 Race Report /race-motorsport-articles-cars/gt-cup-donington-park-round-1-race-report/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:57:30 +0000 /?p=42005 The post GT Cup: Donington Park Round 1 Race Report appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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91´«Ã½ is an official partner of the GT Cup for the 2026 season

91´«Ã½ Racing – the high-performance arm of 91´«Ã½ – is an official partner of the GT Cup Championship for its 2026 season.

All cars on the GT Cup grid are sporting the 91´«Ã½ Racing logo on their door number boards, as well as appearing in other championship branding and literature.

Following the pre-season media day at Donington Park in March, the roadshow returned to the prestigious Derbyshire-based venue for Round 1 of the championship, where a gruelling 100-minute race under challenging conditions made for some exciting racing.

Read the full report below from the series…

“A day of mixed weather was no challenge for PB Racing with JMH’s Peter Erceg and Marcus Clutton, as they prevailed in a thrilling 100-minute battle at Donington Park over GT3 debutants Team BRIT.

“Qualifying on pole, it looked as though BRIT’s Jamie Falvey and Peter Fullick had put themselves in prime position for a brace of victories in their BMW M4 GT3. But pre-race rain threw a spanner in the works and changing strategies opened the door for experienced hands Erceg and Clutton to power ahead to Group GT3 and Overall glory. 

“GTC was a thriller from the start, and it was JMH who walked away from the East Midlands with two wins for the team as Frank Morris and James Pickford powered to the Group win. SVG Motorsport took a double as Marc Elman and Cameron Pratt-Thompson snatched GTH, whilst a gamble to go on slicks before the competition gave Neil Wallace and Ian Astley the foundation to take GTA honours. Paul Bailey and David Brabham did a GTO double in their new Mercedes-AMG whip with SB Rce Engineering.â€

Qualifying

“Compared to Saturday’s greasy conditions, Sunday’s sunshine-soaked qualifying session was an opportunity for drivers to bolt on a set of Pirelli slick tyres and go flat out for 15 minutes. 

“The first session resulted in a comprehensive GTH/GTA double for SVG Motorsport – but only just. In GTH, it appeared as though 24-7 Motorsport’s Charlie Benson had got the Group pole in his Ginetta G56 but Cameron Pratt-Thompson – in his own G56 – was on a charge, and reducing the deficit lap-on-lap. As the chequered flag came out, Pratt-Thompson reached his zenith – snatching pole by 0.031sec with a 1m33.509s effort. 

“In GTA, Ian Astley got behind the wheel of the #24 BMW M4 and put his foot down. His first lap put him to the top of the group and he improved from there, finally settling on a 1m35.266sec to put himself ahead of the Raceworks Motorsport Ginetta of Daniel Quintero on the grid. 

“Come the second session, there was no change in the intensity with GT3 and GTC machines mixing it at the top for the overall pole. The GT3s of Falvey and Erceg took turns swapping the top spot with the GTC Lamborghini Super Trofeo of Mike Taylor, every time logged resulting in a different car in the hot seat. 

“But Round One winner Falvey continued his hot streak in the BMW M4 GT3 to take GT3 and Overall pole with a 1m26.950sec, two-tenths ahead of Taylor’s Triple M Motorsport Lamborghini which took GTC honours. Erceg took third, and a strong spot on the second row for the afternoon’s 100-minute encounter. 

“Bailey rounded out the pole-sitters, as he continues to get to grips with his eye-catching Mercedes-AMG GT in Group GTO.â€

GT Cup 100

“The first 100-minute extravaganza of the season proved thrilling in more ways than one, as lunch-time rain drenched the circuit and meant wet tyres were the name of the game. On the start, Falvey converted pole into an early lead, fending off pressure initially from Taylor – who made a lightning start in the Super Trofeo – and then Erceg, who quickly made the most of the changeable conditions in his Audi R8 LMS.

“Also making quick work of gaining places was Triple M Motorsport’s Rob Garofall who moved up from third to the lead of GTH as the race went green after starting under the safety car. With Erceg looking to pounce on any opportunities, Taylor couldn’t take too many risks or he’d risk losing his second overall. 

“As the leaders started to pass traffic, the benefits of an increasingly dry line were negated by having to be careful getting themselves past. Come the stops, teams opted to play it safe except for SVG Motorsport, as Ian Astley elected to give it a go and as Neil Wallace brought the GTA BMW M4 GT4 in from second, wets were swapped for slicks and Astley went out to hunt down erstwhile leaders Raceworks Motorsport.

“For others, the choice to stick with what they had looked like it might go against them as the additional forecasted rain failed to materialise. Thankfully for them, a late safety car to recover a stranded car gave them the perfect opportunity to take a free stop and change onto the dry rubber. 

“Taking over from Erceg, Marcus Clutton initially set blistering pace on increasingly overheating wets to overhaul the Team Brit crew, and once the safety car came back in he sprinted to the flag to take a first Group and Overall win of the season for the PB Racing with JMH team.”

“GTC proved thrilling to the end, as positions kept changing throughout. Making the most of trials and tribulations for their competition, JMH scored a double Group victory as Frank Morris and James Pickford bested fellow Lamborghini duo Taylor and Charlie Digby. Jack Gadd and Dan Brown kept up their strong start to the season for DWG Motorsport with Topcats as they completed an all-Super Trofeo podium. 

“Sticking to the plan benefitted SVG Motorsport as the team picked up a pair of wins in both GTH and GTA. The former proved captivating throughout, with Marc Elman and Cameron Pratt-Thompson ending in the hot seat as the music stopped. The Ginetta racers finished ahead of Jolt Racing, John Ingram and Rupert Williams picking up another podium finish on their return to GT Cup. 24-7 Motorsport’s Ben Taylor and Charlie Benson rounded out the GTH top three.

“In GTA, Astley’s call to go onto slick at the mandatory pitstop proved race-winning. Getting up to speed quickly, they pipped Raceworks’ Andrew Perry and Daniel Quintero to take the win. GTO honours went the way of Paul Bailey and David Brabham – the latter extracting every ounce of speed possible out of their Mercedes-AMG GT to finish fourth overall.â€

After a thrilling weekend of endurance racing to start the year, the GT Cup Championship brings Sprint racing back into the mix for the next round of the year at Snetterton on 16/17 May.

– To find out more about the GT Cup, ±è±ô±ð²¹²õ±ðÌý.

– Discover the acclaimed 91´«Ã½ Racing range by clicking here.

91´«Ã½ Racing Range

High-performance braking upgrades designed for everything from track days to endurance racing. Trusted by countless teams across the globe.

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]]> 91´«Ã½ Newsletter – April 2026 /corporate-news/ebc-brakes-newsletter-april-2026/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:27:29 +0000 /?p=41923 The post 91´«Ã½ Newsletter – April 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 EBC PRODUCTS

Toyota Supra (JZA80) – Four-Piston Apollo Big Brake Kit

Four-piston Apollo big brake kit for this cult-classic Japanese sports coupe

Specs:

Four-piston Apollo calipers (front axle), 330x28mm two-piece fully-floating discs (front axle), Yellowstuff brake pads (front axle), braided brake lines (front axle), DOT 4 brake fluid and mounting brackets for direct fitment

Product Codes:

  • BBK066RED/BLU/BLK/YEL-1
  • BBK066R-1F (competition kit with RP-Xâ„¢ pads)

Vehicle Applications:

  • Toyota Supra (JZA80 – ’93-’99) – 3.0 24v
  • Toyota Supra (JZA80 – ’93-’99) – 3.0 twin turbo

Availability:

Available now. Please to find your local EBC stockist and see a full list of applications.

Toyota Supra (JZA80) – Six-Piston Apollo Big Brake Kit

Six-piston Apollo big brake kit for this cult-classic Japanese sports coupe

Specs:

Six-piston Apollo calipers (front axle), 355x32mm two-piece fully-floating discs (front axle), Bluestuff brake pads (front axle), braided brake lines (front axle), DOT 4 brake fluid and mounting brackets for direct fitment

Product Codes:

  • BBK066RED/BLU/BLK/YEL-2
  • BBK066R-2F (competition kit with RP-Xâ„¢ pads)

Vehicle Applications:

  • Toyota Supra (JZA80 – ’93-’99) – 3.0 24v
  • Toyota Supra (JZA80 – ’93-’99) – 3.0 twin turbo

Availability:

Available now. Please to find your local EBC stockist and see a full list of applications.

LATEST EBC NEWS

EBC-Supported Drifter Continues Globe-Spanning Charity Mission

Irish drifter, Andy Howard, is currently completing his epic ‘Drift Across the World’ journey across the globe.

Towards the end of 2025, Howard shipped his BMW 330i Touring over to Australia, with the aim of driving the car back to his homeland of Ireland whilst raising money for the Make-a-Wish foundation in the process.

He’s relying on 91´«Ã½ components for the stopping power on his trusty steed, as he drives, drifts and lives in the car over this huge journey. He’s running Bluestuff pads, USR discs and braided brake lines – a strong and reliable setup that should help him navigate the hugely varying and demanding terrain that lays ahead of him.

We caught up with Andy recently as he’d left Australia and entered Southeast Asia, with spirits high as he navigated his way through Malaysia and Thailand.

Full story: click here

EBC Upgrades Featured in Throtl’s BMW M3 Build-Off Video

91´«Ã½ Racing components were the product of choice for both BMW M3s featured in Throtl’s latest ‘Build-Off’ YouTube video.

The video – which has garnered over 350,000 views in less than a week – showcases two F80 variants of the popular sports saloon which both receive mammoth transformations to their respective owners’ tastes.

Throtl is a premium retailer for performance car and truck parts online – serving the entire United States. Needless to say, the firm can supply the entire 91´«Ã½ catalogue, which caters for a vast variety of applications.

Full story: click here

SPONSORED RIDER/DRIVER UPDATE

Racing driver, Gary Lowe, enjoyed a pre-season shakedown in his E92 BMW 335i at Derbyshire’s Donington Park recently, ahead of the vehicle’s debut season in the 750MC Armed Forces Challenge.

Lowe has opted for 91´«Ã½ Racing’s RP-Xâ„¢ motorsport brake pads for the front axle, as well as 91´«Ã½â€™ Bluestuff NDX pads (rear) and GD discs (all-round).

Arizona-based Austin Phipps of the Mulletsport race team is a professional drifter, currently using a modified 2012 Audi S4 with manual transmission and rear-wheel drive conversion in various drift series across the USA.

We’ve caught up with the Mulletsport outfit off the back of their attendance at Round 1 of the Southern Californian HOTPIT Autofest show – a weekend that threw up many challenges and proved to be a big learning curve for the team.

Retford-based Scott Stone is competing in No Limits Racing’s Pirelli Super Series 1000 Power Trophy on his Yamaha R1, aiming to achieve solid results throughout the year.

Following multiple podiums in 2025’s Premier 1000cc Championship, we caught up with Stone following the first 2026 round at Norfolk’s Snetterton Circuit, where he took home some solid results.

Full stories:

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Gary Lowe piloted his BMW 335i around Donington Park for the first time, with promising results

Racing driver, Gary Lowe, enjoyed a pre-season shakedown in his E92 BMW 335i at Derbyshire’s Donington Park recently, ahead of the vehicle’s debut season in the 750MC Armed Forces Challenge.

Lowe has opted for 91´«Ã½ Racing’s RP-Xâ„¢ motorsport brake pads for the front axle, as well as 91´«Ã½â€™ Bluestuff NDX pads (rear) and GD discs (all-round).

You can read how it all panned out below in Gary’s own words…

“A really positive and productive shakedown at Donington Park’s National Circuit for the car’s first outing, with lots of positive feedback from coaches and passengers that came out in the car.

“The car performed exceptionally well straight out of the box for its first outing, with only a couple of small niggles that were quickly identified and are easily resolved ahead of the next outing. Overall, balance and confidence in the car is very high, and it’s clear we’ve got a strong platform to build on.”

“Grip levels were outstanding throughout the day, allowing us to push harder with each session and really start to explore the car’s potential.

“A big highlight was the braking performance. The new EBC setup, running a combination of RP-X™ and Bluestuff pads, was absolutely faultless. Consistent, confidence-inspiring, and strong under all conditions, I am yet to actually reach the limit of the brake setup; they performed perfectly all day and are a massive step forward for the car, I am currently adding a brake cooling setup to help keep performance at its optimal level for the races.

“I am now tweaking the couple of bits that needed attention and giving the car a once over ready for the first race of the season at Silverstone in May.”

The 750 Motor Club Armed Forces Race Challenge (AFRC) was developed to bring together four-wheeled motor racers from all across the Armed Forces. The challenge allows a level playing field of competition irrespective of car performance by rewarding consistency during races, so the focus remains on the driver rather than the machinery. Find out more by .

RP-Xâ„¢ Track/Motorsport Brake Pads

Following the hugely successful launch of RP-1â„¢, 91´«Ã½ Racing increases its motorsport brake pad range with the introduction of our latest ultra-high-performance track & race material, RP-Xâ„¢.

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Bluestuff NDX Street/Motorsport Pads

Reformulated for faster bedding and reduced early life fade –our recommended entry-level race pad. Medium-plus lifetime and the choice for several seasons in BMW Cup racing.

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

LATEST EBC PRODUCTS

Subaru WRX/STI (’17-’26) – Fully-Floating Two-Piece Discs

Two-piece high-performance disc conversion kits for this popular super-saloon

Specs:

340x30mm two-piece fully-floating discs (front axle), 326x20mm one-piece grooved discs (rear axle), various brake pad options/packages

Product Codes:

  • SG2FC2122: front fully-floating two-piece discs (340x30mm)
  • SG2123: one-piece grooved rear brake discs (326x20mm)
  • P2DK087Y: front fully-floating two-piece discs with Yellowstuff pads
  • P2DK087B: front fully-floating two-piece discs with Bluestuff pads
  • P2DK087RP1: front fully-floating two-piece discs with RP-1â„¢ pads
  • P2DK087RPX: front fully-floating two-piece discs with RP-Xâ„¢ pads
  • P2DK088Y: front and rear discs with Yellowstuff pads
  • P2DK088B: front and rear discs with Bluestuff pads
  • P2DK088RP1: front and rear discs with RP-1â„¢ pads
  • P2DK088RPX: front and rear discs with RP-Xâ„¢ pads

Vehicle Applications:

  • Subaru WRX STI (2.5 – 2017-2021)
  • Subaru WRX tS (2.4 – 2024-2026)

Availability:

Available now. Please to find your local EBC stockist and see a full list of applications.

Honda NSX (’90-’06) – Four-Piston Apollo Big Brake Kit

Four-piston Apollo big brake kit for this critically acclaimed Japanese supercar

Specs:

Four-piston Apollo calipers (front axle), 330x28mm two-piece fully-floating discs (front axle), Yellowstuff brake pads (front axle), braided brake lines (front axle), DOT 4 brake fluid and mounting brackets for direct fitment

Product Codes:

  • BBK067RED/BLU/BLK/YEL-1
  • BBK067R-1F (competition kit with RP-Xâ„¢ pads)

Vehicle Applications:

  • Honda/Acura NSX 3.0 (NA1 – 1990-2001)
  • Honda/Acura NSX 3.2 (NA2 – 2002-2006)

Availability:

Available now. Please to find your local EBC stockist and see a full list of applications.

Honda NSX (’90-’06) – Six-Piston Apollo Big Brake Kit

Six-piston Apollo big brake kit for this critically acclaimed Japanese supercar

Specs:

Six-piston Apollo calipers (front axle), 355x32mm two-piece fully-floating discs (front axle), Bluestuff brake pads (front axle), braided brake lines (front axle), DOT 4 brake fluid and mounting brackets for direct fitment

Product Codes:

  • BBK067RED/BLU/BLK/YEL-2
  • BBK067R-2F (competition kit with RP-Xâ„¢ pads)

Vehicle Applications:

  • Honda/Acura NSX 3.0 (NA1 – 1990-2001)
  • Honda/Acura NSX 3.2 (NA2 – 2002-2006)

Availability:

Available now. Please to find your local EBC stockist and see a full list of applications.

LATEST EBC NEWS

91´«Ã½ Racing Becomes Official Partner of GT Cup for 2026 Season

91´«Ã½ Racing – the high-performance arm of 91´«Ã½ – has been confirmed as an official partner of the GT Cup Championship for its 2026 season.

All cars on the GT Cup grid will sport the 91´«Ã½ Racing logo on their door number boards, as well as appearing in other championship branding and literature.

With a unique combination of shorter sprints and longer endurance races at each round, the series perfectly encapsulates the recently launched line of 91´«Ã½ Racing motorsport components that have received rave reviews from race tracks around the globe.

Full story: click here

91´«Ã½ Recognised in Northamptonshire Limited 2026 Report for Business Success

91´«Ã½ is pleased to once again feature in the annual ‘Northamptonshire Limited’ report for 2026 – celebrating the success of local businesses within the county.

Making an appearance in both the ‘Top 100’ category, the recognition is part of an annual business analysis conducted by Grant Thornton highlighting the county’s 100 largest privately owned companies based on turnover.

The 91´«Ã½ World Headquarters has always been based in Northamptonshire, where the firm proudly employs hundreds of passionate individuals from the local area.

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91´«Ã½ Enjoys Season-Opening Race Retro 2026

Another busy events season has officially begun, as the UK arm of the 91´«Ã½ team recently spent three days at the Race Retro show, held in Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, between 20-22 February.

There were plenty of static attractions within the venue’s multiple halls, including a wealth of historic motorsport machinery from go-karts up to F1 cars that the public could get up close and personal with.

Thanks to everyone who came over to the 91´«Ã½ stand and discussed our range of high-performance braking upgrades.

Full story: click here

SPONSORED RIDER/DRIVER UPDATE

Apollo Big Brake Kit-Equipped Track Day Regular Enjoys ‘Ring and Spa Outings

Following multiple successful track days around the UK with his Apollo big brake kit-adorned Civic Type R, we recently caught up with Sam Preston once again following a mammoth trip to the Nürburgring and Spa in his heavily modified vehicle.

Sam was previously running Yellowstuff pads on his four-piston setup, as the car was still being used on the road occasionally, but he’s now enhanced his Honda further so it’s predominantly a track day machine.

Because of this, he swapped out to 91´«Ã½ Racing’s RP-Xâ„¢ track/motorsport brake pads once he arrived at each of these European track days – noting how the improved bite helped match the other recent upgrades he’s performed to his car.

EBC-Equipped Desert Racer Wins Twice in FIM World Championship

Dubai-based off-road motorcycle racer, Alex McInnes, has been competing in various desert-based off-road races across the Middle East.

After competing in five different championships back-to-back over the winter period, we next caught up with McInnes following the initial Saudi Arabia and Jordan rounds of this season’s FIM World Championship, where Alex took home two massive wins.

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We show you the 91´«Ã½ components that perfectly match your lifestyle

Welcome to EBC’s ‘Suit Your Style’ blog series, where we match you up with the 91´«Ã½ upgrades that complement particular driving requirements, ensuring you get the ideal components for your vehicle.

In today’s blog, we’re hitting the circuit to look at braking components for dedicated track/race cars – the most demanding form of driving where it’s more vital than ever to rely on strong and enduring stopping power.

Around a decade ago, 91´«Ã½ launched its high performance/motorsport sub-division, 91´«Ã½ Racing – a firm that has become synonymous with range-topping braking at race tracks around the globe.

From road-legal track upgrades to endurance race components, there’s something for every corner of the motorsport spectrum in the 91´«Ã½ Racing range, as we will explore below…

Bluestuff

A great all-round sport and race pad – just as comfortable on track as it is performing daily driving duties. Road legal in most territories, making it incredibly versatile.

Bluestuff material exhibits a 0.52μ stable friction once bedded, stable up to a slightly higher 550℃/1000℃ than its sister compound Yellowstuff but with the benefit of a 30% longer lifespan.

Bluestuff has been a track day favourite for years and is the spec pad for the BMW 318i Cup series throughout Europe. New formula is copper free to conform to upcoming environmental legislations.

RP-1â„¢/RP-Xâ„¢ Motorsport Brake Pads

Designed for vehicles driven hard on track, RP-1™ possesses a moderately high friction level of 0.45 between 100 – 750°C (200 – 1400°F). The more progressive response characteristic of RP-1™ makes it well suited for inherently ‘over-servoed’ vehicles where a softer pad material is desirable to allow greater finesse when on the brakes.

RP-X™ possesses a high friction level of 0.55 between 0 – 750°C (Ambient – 1400°F) and achieves a 100% brake effect from cold – an excellent choice for sprint racing or hill climb events, where full brake performance is essential without requiring any ‘warming up’, but also makes RP-X™ well suited to any type of circuit use where a high initial bite and powerful brake response is desirable.

Both RP-series brake pad options are a fantastic choice for track day regulars or out-and-out racers.

Please note: EBC’s RP-series of brake pads are not designed for the road, but may be used in street conditions where local laws permit.

SR-11â„¢/ SR-21â„¢ Sintered Endurance Brake Pads

Whilst the competition struggles to make organic and semi-metallic pads last longer and longer to reach the pinnacle of brake pad durability, EBC has taken a fresh new approach with a blend of compressed and heat fused (sintered) metal powdered alloys, to deliver a brake pad that brakes better and lasts longer than just about everything.

The new SR series comes in two blends, SR-11â„¢ the medium friction version and SR-21â„¢ the higher friction options

Although badged an endurance-grade material, these pads are equally at home in any form of closed-circuit racing, short or long duration.

Please note: EBC’s SR-series of brake pads are not designed for the road, but may be used in street conditions where local laws permit.

Fully Floating Two-Piece Brake Rotors

Craftsmanship meets fine materials in EBC’s highest performing rotor to date. Not simply a ‘bolt-up’ two-piece unit like many of EBC’s competitors offer, they are genuine fully floating units with flat-sided SD square drive buttons, allowing expansion and contraction under the harsh conditions of heavy braking.

Featuring a a black, heat-resistant finish that quickly wears down to the natural iron finish on the disc ring within the first few miles. Any unswept areas remain protected by the black coating, such as the outer edges and inside the pad track, unless burned off due to hard use and high temperatures.

Another major benefit of the 91´«Ã½ fine slotted discs is their ability to totally resist cracking common with ‘through-drilled’ discs.

Apollo-Series Brake Calipers

UK designed and made strong-yet-lightweight aluminium four- and six-piston brake calipers, which can be purchased within a Big Brake Kit or as separate components for vehicle builders to convert cars where a dedicated Big Brake Kit is not yet made by EBC.

Packed with cutting-edge tech such as high-temperature fluid seals coupled with full boot type dust seals, lightweight hard-anodised aluminium pistons, staggered piston sizes and fully stainless-steel fittings.

BF307+ Super DOT 4 Brake Fluid

EBC’s BF307+ high performance Super DOT 4 brake fluid has been specially formulated to provide outstanding performance for braking systems routinely operated at extreme temperatures, making this fluid ideal for fast street use, track days and racing.

Bedding In

Bedding-in is an important part in getting the most out of your new braking components, especially out on track. Check out our handy road and track bedding-in guide by clicking here.

Availability

Available now. Please  to find your local EBC stockist and see a full list of applications.

 

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