AP Racing Surpasses 600 Wins as NASCAR's Premier Brake System Supplier

The team at Essex Parts is thrilled to join our partners at AP Racing in commemorating a historic milestone—over 600 race wins in NASCAR! As a world-renowned manufacturer of high-performance brake systems, and the trusted supplier for NASCAR's top-level Cup Series, AP Racing continues its dominance in braking technology for motorsports.

Delivering Elite Stock Car Performance for Nearly Four Decades

AP Racing’s march to the top of NASCAR began in 1987, when racing legend Dale Earnhardt clinched the Winston Cup championship in a Chevrolet outfitted with AP Racing calipers, discs and pads. Since then, AP Racing has delivered cutting-edge braking solutions to 20 championship-winning teams, supporting all major NASCAR manufacturers past and present—including Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, and Toyota. In 2021, AP Racing was appointed the exclusive brake supplier for the entire NASCAR Cup Series, further solidifying its status as a pivotal force in race engineering excellence.

600+ Wins and Counting

Christopher Bell's recent victory at North Wilkesboro Speedway, driving the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota at the All-Star Race, marked the 600th NASCAR series win powered by AP Racing components. This accomplishment highlights the brand’s unmatched brake system performance, built to withstand the extreme heat, pressure, and endurance demands of NASCAR racing. From FEA-optimized Radi-CAL brake calipers to precision-engineered discs, pads, and pedal boxes, AP Racing’s systems continue to set the motorsports industry benchmark—delivering the control and confidence top teams rely on.

Why AP Racing is the #1 Choice in NASCAR Braking Technology

• Exclusive NASCAR Cup Series brake supplier since 2021
• Equipped cars for over 600 race wins and 20 championship titles
• Proven durability in high-temperature, high-pressure racing environments

David Hamblin, Managing Director of AP Racing, said: “This milestone is a powerful testament to the incredible teamwork, engineering and innovation that drives us to constantly improve and deliver world-class products. NASCAR is a sport where every millisecond counts, and our braking systems help teams perform at the highest possible standards lap after lap, race after race.”

“We have built a strong partnership with NASCAR over nearly four decades, and this 600th win marks the latest in a long line of achievements that prove our dedication to providing the most advanced braking technology in the world of elite motorsport.”