Penske Racing Shocks Blog (2)

Are Cheaper Shocks Good Enough? The Real Cost of Cheap Racing Shocks and Why Initial Price Doesn't Tell the Whole Story

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 under real load, the difference shows fast.

Level Up Your Knowledge With A Hands-On S3 Shock Class

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 ...

Linear, Progressive, Regressive, Digressive Shock Valving: Differences and Use-Cases

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 ...

Racing Shocks Explained in Less than 10 Minutes

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: ...

10 Ways To Completely Sabotage Your Race Car Setup

Posted by Aaron Lambert, Jun 01, 2022

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

What To Know About Race Suspension Tuning

Posted by Aaron Lambert, May 02, 2022

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

6 Things We All Hate About Rebuilding Racing Shocks

Posted by Aaron Lambert, Apr 18, 2022

Skilled shock maintenance gives you the edge over your competition.

What NOT to Do When Setting Up Your Racing Suspension for Dirt

Posted by Aaron Lambert, Apr 04, 2022

You could be in the middle of the pack or standing on the podium. That’s the difference a badly or properly tuned racing ...

5 Myths About Racing Shocks: Busted

Posted by Aaron Lambert, Mar 28, 2022

For racers, winning is everything! Shocks are arguably the most critical component on your car or bike for winning, and ...

5 Reasons You Should Invest in Your Racing Shocks

Posted by Aaron Lambert, Mar 21, 2022

The best racers invest time, effort, and money into their car or bike. They are meticulous. They explore every variable. ...