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Aaron Lambert

Aaron Lambert
September 23, 2025
After completing high school, Aaron joined Penske Racing Shocks in 2000 as a damper technician. Since then, Aaron served in multiple management and technical rolls in the company and oversaw all major sales markets including Short Track, NASCAR, Sports Car, and IndyCar. He spearheaded the company’s successful return to the Late Model market as well as the new S-link shock dyno product line. In addition, Aaron handles all dealer relationships and has been a driving force behind Penske Racing Shocks’ long term in-house manufacturing strategy . Aaron was promoted to General Manager in 2019, a position he currently holds.
Articles By Aaron Lambert

Can You Predict a Damper Curve Before You Build the Shock?

A damper curve is a plot of the force a shock produces against the speed at which its shaft is moving. It is the main ...

Shock 6 Development Has Stopped: What It Means for Your Dyno Data

A shock dyno strokes a shock through a controlled motion at known velocities and measures the force it produces in response. ...

What Is Shock Dyno Analysis Software, and Who Needs It?

Shock dyno analysis software is the program used to build shock tests, capture the data those tests produce, and turn that ...

What Is Shock Hysteresis and Why Does It Matter?

Most racers spend their time evaluatingspring rates,damping curves, ride heights, and tire data. Shock hysteresis rarely ...

Remote Canister vs. Piggyback Shocks: What's the Difference?

Remote Canister vs. Piggyback Shocks: Why Both Designs Exist When people start looking at reservoir shocks, one of the first ...

How Often Should a Racing Shock Be Rebuilt? Breakdown by Discipline (and What Happens If You Don’t)

Before getting into how often shocks should actually be rebuilt by discipline, it helps to separate shock service from shock ...

Inside a Penske Racing Shock Service: What Technicians Actually Check, Replace, and Test

One of the nice things about runningPenske racing shocks is that when it's time for service, they can come back through the ...

Natural Frequency, Ride Frequency, and CPM in Race Car Suspension: The Complete Technical Guide

Ride frequency and natural frequency are the same concept described from two directions, and understanding either one ...

Spring Rate in Racing Suspension: Wheel Rate, Motion Ratio, and How to Calculate What Your Tire Actually Feels

Spring rate is one of the most referenced numbers in racing setup, and understanding it correctly starts with one fact: the ...

Racing Shock Oil Leak: Causes, What to Inspect, and When to Rebuild

Finding oil on a racing shock gets your attention. The first question is usually whether it can still be raced or whether ...