ACL Race Series Australia

What ACL Race Series Australia does

ACL Race Series Australia, legally ACL Bearing Company (Australia) Pty. Ltd., manufactures precision engine bearings from a vertically integrated facility in Launceston, Tasmania, where the company has operated continuously since 1949. Its portfolio centers on the ACL Race Series Performance Engine Bearings line, which covers over 200 engine applications for Australian, American, Japanese, Korean and European vehicles; supplementary products include camshaft bearings, bushings and thrustwashers. Core technology rests on proprietary bearing metallurgy combined with design enhancements (increased crush, eccentricity, full 180-degree grooved uppers, enlarged ID chamfers) and a long-running collaboration with Calico Coatings applying CT-1 dry-film lubricant, cited to reduce oil temperatures by 8–11°C.

The company sells primarily through a one-time-sale model into a global distributor network covering the Middle East, Europe, East Asia, New Zealand, Australia, North America, the Philippines and South Africa, supplemented by regional storefronts (EU and US), a website-based part finder, downloadable PDF catalogues, and vehicle-specific application guides. Customers span professional motorsport teams and engine builders (Australian Supercars Championship via Penrite Racing, drag racing, speedway, drifting, rally, NASCAR, Formula 1 pedigree), individual performance enthusiasts, and the broader global aftermarket. The firm is privately held, ISO 9001/14001/45001 certified, and remains independently owned with no parent company or private equity backing disclosed. Go-to-market combines distributor channel sales, motorsport sponsorships (Penrite Racing, Larry Perkins, Jack Perkins), trade-show presence (PRI Show), and organic social media to maintain category visibility.

Name

ACL Race Series Australia

Legal name

ACL Bearing Company (Australia) Pty. Ltd.

Website

https://aclperformance.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ACL Race Series Australia manufactures precision performance engine bearings in Launceston, Tasmania, serving global motorsport teams, professional engine builders and performance enthusiasts via a worldwide distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performance Engine Bearings

NAICS

Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing (332991), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633)

SIC

Ball & Roller Bearings (3562)

akta.pro primary industry

Transmission & Transaxle Manufacturing (Manual/Automatic/DCT/CVT) (IMACAHAE)

Keywords

• Performance engine bearings
• Camshaft bearings
• Racing engine parts
• Automotive bearing manufacturing
• Aftermarket engine components

Headquarters

HQ city

Newnham

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engine Bearing Sales: One-time sale of high performance engine bearings, camshaft bearings, bushings and thrustwashers. Products sold through global distributor network and direct to engine builders.
2. Calico Coated Bearings: Premium coated performance engine bearings combining ACL Race Series metallurgy with Calico CT-1 coating, sold as a higher-tier product option through all current ACL distributors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ACL Race Series Australia manufactures precision high-performance engine bearings, camshaft bearings, bushings, and thrustwashers at its facility in Launceston, Tasmania. The core product line is the ACL RACE Series Performance Engine Bearings, available in H, HX, HD, and HXD variants and offered in a Calico CT-1 coated premium option. The range covers over 200 engine applications for Australian, American, Japanese, Korean, and European vehicles, targeting motorsport, performance enthusiasts, and the global aftermarket.

Product overview

ACL Race Series Australia offers a unified portfolio of high-performance engine bearings and related products for the automotive racing and performance market. The core offering is the ACL RACE Series Performance Engine Bearings product line, which includes engine bearings, camshaft bearings, bushings, and thrustwashers. An enhanced add-on is the Calico Coated Bearings option, which applies CT-1 Dry Film Lubricant coating to the standard race series bearings for improved performance under extreme conditions. Supporting products include PDF catalogues, technical bulletins, and vehicle-specific application guides. The company serves Australian, American, Japanese, Korean, and European applications with over 200 varied engine applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACL RACE Series Performance Engine Bearings The flagship product line of high-performance engine bearings, camshaft bearings, bushings, and thrustwashers, designed for racing and high-RPM engine applications. Available in H (Race Series), HX (Race Series with 0.025mm extra clearance), HD (Race Series with location dowel holes), and HXD (extra clearance and dowel holes) variants. Features precision machining to micron tolerances, proprietary bearing material with high seizure resistance, increased crush for better retention, and enlarged ID chamfers for performance crankshafts. Used by professional racing teams, engine builders, and performance enthusiasts across Australian, American, Japanese, Korean, and European vehicle applications.
• Calico Coated ACL Race Series Bearings
• RACE Series GM Flange Main Bearings with Increased Thrust Area Newly released RACE Series performance engine main bearings for GM engines, featuring a 25% increase in thrust area for enhanced load capacity. Targeted at 5.7L, 6.0L, and 6.2L Gen III and Gen IV GM engines, and Gen V LT 6.2L engines, addressing high-performance and racing applications.
• BMW Performance Con Rod Bearings (Part Number 6B1395H) Newly released con rod bearings for BMW N52 and N53 inline-six engines (2004 onwards), part of the expanding ACL BMW Performance bearing range. Designed for high-performance and motorsport applications within the BMW engine family.

Quantifiable outcome

• CT-1 coating reduces oil temperatures by 8-11°C / 15-20°F
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Penrite RacingflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 November 2025ACL Bearing Company announced the extension of its long-running partnership with Penrite Racing. This extension reinforces ACL's commitment to supporting Australian motorsport at the highest level.
• Jack PerkinscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 July 2025ACL announced partnership with Jack Perkins for his 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series races. Jack Perkins is the son of longtime ACL partner Larry Perkins, continuing the family partnership tradition.
• Penrite RacingflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerACL is a proud partner of Penrite Racing, a leading team competing in the Australian Supercars Championship. The partnership has been extended and represents a long-standing relationship in Australian motorsport. ACL provides engine bearings for Penrite Racing's Supercars Championship efforts.
• Calico CoatingscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACL and Calico Coatings formed a collaboration to offer Calico coated ACL Race Series Performance Engine Bearings. Both companies are technological leaders in their respective fields with exemplary reputations for quality, performance and knowledge. ACL engine bearings have been coated by Calico for over 15 years with proven compatibility.
• Larry PerkinscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupercars Champion and long-time ACL partner. Larry Perkins featured on ACL bearing packaging in 1998. ACL has shared a long-standing partnership with Larry Perkins representing ACL in Australian motorsport.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/aclraceseries
• Facebookfacebook.com/ACLRaceSeries
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acl-bearing-company
• Instagraminstagram.com/aclraceseries

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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