Daido Metal Performance Bearings will serve as the primary sponsor on Paul Lee’s FTI Performance Nitro Funny Car at this weekend’s NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series World Finals in Pomona. The partnership highlights the company’s engineering presence in one of motorsports’ most demanding environments.

Daido Metal continues to collaborate closely with Lee’s crew chiefs to refine the team’s nitro-specific bearing technology. The partnership will also feature a “Dealer of the Race” promotion with Daido’s exclusive distribution partner, SRI, offering limited-time discounts for racers and enthusiasts on all Daido bearings.

The relationship between Daido and Paul Lee Racing extends beyond branding, serving as a validation of the company’s high-performance bearing technology. The 11,000-horsepower Nitro Funny Car serves as a proving ground for Daido’s precision, durability, and heat resistance.

“Daido’s precision lets builders push tighter clearances and higher RPM with confidence,” said Ron Brock, Daido Metal’s Strategic Development Manager. “Our involvement with Paul Lee Racing underscores our commitment to bearing development, material science, and data-driven engineering applied to the racetrack.”

Brock added that Lee’s team mirrors Daido’s focus on discipline and detail. “We’re proud to support a racer who shares our obsession with data, durability, and excellence,” he said.