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RamHydrate race car drink system kit unboxed in the Team 18 workshop: pump unit, insulated bottles, mounts and insulated hose

How to Install a Race Car Drink System: Team 18 Gen3 Supercar Fit-Out

Team 18 mechanic Matt Wraight unboxes the RamHydrate drink system and installs it in the #15 Gen3 Camaro. Follow the same step-by-step process to fit a race car drink system to your GT, Cup or club car.

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Team 18's Adrian Burgess in the garage discussing the RamHydrate race car drink system

What an Ex-McLaren F1 Engineer Looks For in a Race Car Drink System

Team 18's Adrian Burgess, a former McLaren Formula 1 mechanic and engineer, looks at the race car drink system from an engineering point of view. Here is the checklist every team can use to judge driver hydration hardware.

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Craig Lowndes in the Team 18 workshop talking about the RamHydrate race car drink system

Craig Lowndes on RamHydrate: The Drink System in Every Gen3 Supercar at Bathurst 2026

Craig Lowndes starts his 33rd consecutive Bathurst 1000 this weekend. Every Gen3 Supercar on the grid runs RamHydrate, the control drink system built at Queensland Raceway. Watch Craig on driver hydration and see what goes into a Supercars drink system.

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Choosing a Race Sim Cockpit: TK-01 vs TK15 vs Pro Kart Simulator

Three Rampage racing simulators, three very different jobs. A straight comparison of the TK-01, TK15 and Pro Kart Simulator to help you match a rig to your budget and goals, from home training to full commercial installations.

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Quick-Release vs Traditional Drink Connections: Why RamConnect Cuts Pit Stop and Driver-Change Time

Traditional screw-on drink and radio connections cost endurance teams precious seconds every driver change. Here's why quick-release dry-break fittings like RamConnect are becoming the standard in GT3, Supercars and endurance racing.

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RamConnect driver helmet kit - the connection system used across V8 Supercars, Sauber F1 and WEC

From Queensland Raceway to Formula 1: The Story Behind Rampage Race Products

Rampage Race Products started at Queensland Raceway solving a real problem for real race teams. This is how a product built at a local circuit ended up in Sauber F1 cars, NASCAR, WEC, and V8 Supercars — and why we're still trackside every season.

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RamConnect quick-release connection kit installed in a race car - radio, drink and cool suit in one plug

Why the World's Best Race Teams Won't Leave the Pit Lane Without Quick-Connect Systems

A slow leak at the helmet connection on race morning. Without the right system, that's a crisis. With RamConnect, it's a three-second fix. Here's why the world's best teams build their pit workflow around quick-release connection systems.

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RamHydrate Pro+ race car drink system - built for Bathurst endurance racing

Bathurst 2026: How Craig Lowndes and Team 18 Are Approaching the Endurance Season

The 2026 endurance season is approaching — and with Craig Lowndes and Team 18 running RamHydrate, we break down why in-car hydration is the marginal gain most teams overlook heading into Bathurst.

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The Science Behind Hydration in Motorsport: Why Staying Cool Matters

In motorsport, every detail matters, and hydration is no exception. From preventing cognitive decline and muscle fatigue to managing heat stress and improving recovery, staying hydrated is an essential part of a driver’s race-day strategy. As we continue to explore the science behind hydration in high-performance sports, the motorsport industry will likely see even more refined hydration solutions tailored to meet the unique demands of drivers.

For any competitive racing team, optimizing hydration could be the secret weapon that pushes a driver to the podium. With the continued development of quick-change drink systems and personalized hydration plans, drivers can look forward to performing at their best, no matter how intense the race conditions become.

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