North Wilkesboro, NC — The Friction 1 and GripTester team recently joined NASCAR and Goodyear’s Advanced Engineering Group at the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway before the NASCAR All-Star Race to assist in ensuring optimal track conditions and safety for drivers.
This initiative highlights the integral role of the GripTester in providing real-time data and advanced mapping, which is crucial for race strategy and driver safety at NASCAR races. Goodyear’s Advanced Engineering Group relies on this data to fine-tune race tires, ensuring they meet the rigorous demands of high-speed racing.
The North Wilkesboro Speedway served as the backdrop for these essential tests, with GripTester and Friction 1 team working meticulously to certify the track before the race weekend and before each race day. This process ensures updated data on track conditions, providing NASCAR teams with the information needed to strategize effectively and maintain safety standards. Track conditions like friction, bumps, temperature, and many other factors are mapped and provided to teams in real-time.
The partnership underscores a shared commitment to advancing motorsport safety and performance through innovative technology and precise data analysis. As the racing world evolves, the collaboration between Friction 1, GripTester, NASCAR, and Goodyear continues to set new standards for track testing and safety and tire development.
GripTester specializes in the measurement and analysis of surface friction for various applications like Airstrips, Helidecks, and roads. Known for its accuracy and reliability, GripTester provides real-time data and advanced mapping for the conditions of where you may be testing. GripTester has been used extensively by professional racing organizations and tire manufacturers like NASCAR and Goodyear, certifying track conditions before and during racing events. GripTesters were recently used at the F1 races in Miami and Las Vegas, along with all NASCAR events in the US. By offering custom solutions and pushing the boundaries of data accuracy, GripTester continues to set new standards in the industry, ensuring optimal performance and safety.