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When the 78th running of the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa takes the green flag on June 27, nearly half of the GT3 field will be relying on KW Racing dampers.

Of the 70 GT3 entries competing in this year鈥檚 race, 33 cars are equipped with KW suspension technology. That includes seven Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 Evo entries, eight BMW M4 GT3 Evo race cars, 16 Porsche 911 GT3 Rs, and two Lamborghini Temerario GT3s.

The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is regarded as one of motorsport鈥檚 most demanding venues, combining dramatic elevation changes, high-speed corners, unpredictable weather, and famous sections such as Eau Rouge and Raidillon. It鈥檚 also the kind of environment where suspension performance can make a major difference over a 24-hour race.

While Aston Martin, BMW, and Porsche customer racing teams continue to rely on KW鈥檚 five-way adjustable V6 Racing dampers, Lamborghini鈥檚 new Temerario GT3 uses the latest six-way adjustable V7 Racing damper technology.

The reason so many manufacturers continue to partner with KW comes down to the company鈥檚 Solid Piston Technology, a displacement-piston damper design used in both the V6 and V7 Racing platforms. Unlike conventional dampers, the system separates the valves from the piston, allowing engineers to generate greater damping force with improved precision and consistency. The result is more stable tire contact, improved chassis control, and predictable handling under the extreme loads experienced in modern GT3 competition.

The newest KW V7 Racing dampers expand on that formula with a wide operating range and additional tuning flexibility. Adjustable high- and low-speed compression and rebound settings are complemented by dual blow-off valves designed to help the suspension absorb large impacts without unsettling the chassis.

In simple terms, the technology helps keep the tire planted under extreme loads, aggressive curb strikes, and high-speed aerodynamic downforce. That鈥檚 especially important at Spa, where modern GT3 cars generate enormous aerodynamic loads through sections such as Eau Rouge, Raidillon, and Blanchimont.

Among the notable drivers competing in KW-equipped machinery this year are reigning DTM champion Ayhancan G眉ven in the Schumacher CLRT Porsche 911 GT3 R, Valentino Rossi and Kelvin van der Linde with Team WRT鈥檚 BMW M4 GT3 Evo program, and Lamborghini factory drivers Mirko Bortolotti and Marco Mapelli in the new Temerario GT3.

KW-equipped teams have enjoyed considerable success at Spa in recent years, and the company will once again have a strong presence throughout the field as teams battle for victory in the world鈥檚 largest GT race.

While few street or show builds will ever experience GT3-level aerodynamic downforce, the suspension technology developed to handle those loads often finds its way into the aftermarket years later. If history is any indication, some of today鈥檚 race-proven damper technology could eventually become tomorrow鈥檚 must-have upgrade for enthusiasts.

The 78th CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa begins June 27 at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium.

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