Paul Thede founded Race Tech 40 years ago after completing his engineering degree at California Polytechnic University. The former professional motocross racer has also won the Pike's Peak Hillclimb, holds over 15 land speed records, and was the first person to go over 200mph on an electric motorcycle. While his accomplishments on two wheels are impressive; his greatest impact on the industry has been pioneering advancement in motorcycle suspension technology with his inventions. As if that wasn't enough, he's educated and mentored many of the industry's leading factory and OEM suspension tuners and most of his fellow suspension company founders.
Race Tech is the World's largest aftermarket motorcycle suspension modification company. With their Digital Valving Search, Technical Support, and Gold Valve technology racers can get the benefits of a big company's resources and data locally with a tuner they can see at their local tracks. Get the same proven settings, services, and products you'd get at the Race Tech HQ from guys you see trackside like Minnesota's local Race Tech Center, PDR Performance, or through established dealers like MVR Suspension and Vaith's. Race Tech has a global network of Race Tech Centers to do quality installations but also provides tools, online instructions, tech support, seminars, and Race Tech’s Motorcycle Suspension Bible (authored by their founder, Paul Thede) as support resources for motorcycle enthusiasts.
Coincidentally, Race Tech’s Director of Marketing resides in Minnesota and has frequented D23 races for years. He can often be found trackside (and even on the track sometimes) with his family at events throughout the season. D23 roots run deep and its especially evident when folks far and wide (like Race Tech that’s headquartered out of California) continue to support the District. Plus, we’re pretty special, even Race Tech thinks so as a brand that’s built by motorcycle enthusiasts and racers. “We feel it is important to stay involved and in-touch with grassroots racing and Minnesota's D23 is one of the strongest and best run districts in the country. When that’s combined with having a great Minnesota Race Tech Service Center and some very established dealers, providing support for District 23 is a very important piece of our grassroots support efforts.”
For over 40 years, Race Tech Suspension has been creating hi-performance suspension solutions for motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, and snowmobiles. Race Tech specializes in revalving stock suspension components using proven Gold Valve Kits that can be user or dealer installed. Race Tech can rebuild most stock and aftermarket suspension components. For many models Race Tech manufactures complete replacement Custom G3-S Shocks and G6 Forks that utilize Gold Valve technology.
Race Tech Engines offer state-of-the-art, precision engine services and parts to all engine builders. Race Tech specializes in optimizing flow and velocity by utilizing flow bench, dyno, and track testing. Their staff has over 65 years of championship-winning engine development experience formally educated by the world’s most renowned engineers.
Race Tech is focused on being involved in the events they partner with and are committed to helping support and grow D23 and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have them as a district sponsor for the 2024 season! If you are in need of suspension service or tuning support, stop by and see one of their partners trackside at your next D23 event or drop them a note. Visit them online at racetech.com and follow them on social media, @racetechinc on Instagram and Race Tech Suspension on Facebook. Race Tech is here to help make your ride smoother, faster, and more enjoyable!