RACING WHEEL HUB AND METHOD OF HARDENING SAME

A racing wheel hub includes a first outer surface portion configured as a bearing inner ring of a rolling element bearing, the bearing inner ring including an induction hardened raceway configured to support rolling elements of the rolling-element bearing and a non-functional surface that is not configured to support rolling elements of the rolling-element bearing. At least a portion of the non-functional surface of the racing hub is laser hardened. Also a method of hardening a racing wheel hub.