Penske Racing Shocks Blog (2)

The Evolution of Shock Damping Technology: From Mechanical to Electronic Control

Posted by Aaron Lambert, Jan 26, 2026

7 Things Racing Learned Along the Way In the early 2000s, it looked like electronic damping was the obvious next step for racing.

Posted by Aaron Lambert, Jan 26, 2026

We get this question all the time from team owners and crew chiefs, and it usually comes up at the same stage of a program’s ...

Posted by Aaron Lambert, Dec 26, 2025

Most drivers start suspension tuning with springs, clickers, ride height, and tire pressure. You make a change, go drive, ...

Posted by Aaron Lambert, Dec 18, 2025

Suspension tuning only works when the process is clean.

Posted by Aaron Lambert, Dec 10, 2025

Cheap shocks will look fine at first. They fit, the car sits right, and everything seems okay. But once they start working ...

Posted by Aaron Lambert, Aug 19, 2022

Racers and riders know few more thrilling experiences than taking a corner at speed and handling it flawlessly. Having the ...

Posted by Aaron Lambert, Jun 27, 2022

Which is better: Running shoes or hiking boots? We both know that’s a silly question that’s impossible to answer without ...

Posted by Aaron Lambert, Jun 13, 2022

Have you waited too long to ask about the ins and outs of racing shocks, and now you’re too afraid to ask? Don’t worry: ...

Posted by Aaron Lambert, Jun 01, 2022

It pays to be confident in your potential yet aware of your inexperience.

Posted by Aaron Lambert, May 02, 2022

Suspension performance is all about having the perfect parts, right?