Thanks for Joining Us
Thank you to every visitor who stopped by the Next Level Shop at IMTS 2026 to explore our solutions and expert support and to all of our partners that hosted machining demonstrations and presented components made with our tooling. Check out some highlights from our weeklong showcase:
Official NASCAR Tooling Supplier
We kicked off the week with President of Metal Cutting Dave Bersaglini announcing Kennametal’s designation as the Official Tooling Supplier of NASCAR. After years of partnership with the legacy racing series, we’re proud to continue delivering precision and performance that keeps NASCAR on track.
Carey Hart is WIDIA’s First Maker
Legendary motocross rider Carey Hart publicly debuted as an official brand ambassador for The Makers at IMTS 2026 and helped customize an Indian motorcycle as part of an exclusive Next Level Shop giveaway.
If you trust WIDIA to work as hard as you do in your shop, learn how your name could join Carey’s.
The Components Machined On Site by Our Partners
Varying industry components weren’t just on display at the Next Level Shop—they were created live in our booth by our expert team and select partners for visitors to watch. Big thanks to our partners and here’s what they created at IMTS using our leading solutions:
- Austin Meador, International Machine & Tool: Block Component using HARVI™ I TE Solid Carbide End Mills, HARVI II TE Solid Carbide End Mills, HARVI III Solid Carbide End Mills, Dodeka™ Mini Indexable Face Mills, GOdrill™ Solid Carbide Drills
- Carey Hart, Hart Luck Parts & Gear and Satya Kraus, KRAUS MOTO: Motorcycle Coil Cover using ALUFLASH™ Solid End Mills,GOmill™ PRO Solid Carbide End Mills, DUO-LOCK™ Modular End Mills
- Mark Petovic, Spire Motorsports: Truck Series Race Car Component using HARVI™ I TE Solid Carbide End Mills, HARVI II TE Solid Carbide End Mills, HARVI III Solid Carbide End Mills, Dodeka™ Mini Indexable Face Mills, GOdrill™ Solid Carbide Drills, Kenna Universal™ Drills
- Tim Drinkwater, Accurate Machine Products: Die Holder using Kenna Universal™ Drills, KenTIP™ FS Modular Drills,eBore™ Digital Fine Boring System, GOmill™ PRO Solid Carbide End Mills, Drill Fix PRO™ Indexable Drills, Dodeka™ Mini Indexable Face Mills
The Components on Display
Next Level Shop visitors were able to view critical motorsports components including an engine and inboard tri-pod axle boot cover made with Kennametal tooling thanks to Chip Ganassi Racing and Hendrick Motorsports.
Learn more about how we support shops machining motorsports components.
