Late Model and Modifieds
Drawing from our decades of experience supporting championship-winning teams in NASCAR Cup, Essex and AP Racing have become synonymous with cutting-edge brake technology. AP Racing calipers have become the standard against which all others are judged, while their proprietary J Hook disc technology has carried competitors to countless victories. Essex and AP Racing are now pleased to bring these recent innovations to Late Model and Modified Racers everywhere.
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News & Blog

May 20th 2026
New Vehicle Application: AP Racing by Essex Competition Brake Kits for Volkswagen GTI Mk8
Radi-CAL fitment is a go for VW's 8th generation hot hatchback!

May 15th 2026
PCA Club Racer Sweeps GTB1 Class on AP Racing by Essex Compeititon Brake Kit
Dominating the field with a AP Radi-CAL equipped 981 Cayman.

April 2nd 2026
New Product: AP Racing by Essex Competition Brake Kits for Chevrolet Corvette C4
Finally, real brakes for the raddest Corvette of them all!

