Prakash Javdekar inaugurated Asia’s longest high speed test track at Pithampur
Indore: Union Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises Prakash Javdekar inaugurated Asia’s longest high speed test track located in Pithampur, Indore virtually.
The NATRAX facility measures 11.3 km in length and is part of a world class proving ground that comprises other test tracks for automotive and component testing.
The NATRAX high speed test track is open to all kinds of vehicles, while the facility will be given for commercial events like product launches, supercar racing, and dealer events. NATRAX further stated that manufacturers including Volkswagen, FCA (Stellantis), Renault, Peugeot and Lamborghini have shown their interest to use this facility.
The new high-speed test track is oval shaped and 16 metres wide with four independent lanes. The track is the longest in Asia and fifth largest in the world. The new facility will ensure that vehicles can be tested and evaluated in India and do not need to be sent overseas for the same.
Many projects in the railways, highways etc. which were languishing for years are today getting completed because of the strong political will. NATRAX- the high speed track completed and inaugurated today is another example that shows how Modi govt. works. pic.twitter.com/MsHNxG8mB4
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) June 29, 2021
Moreover, the track is open to having vehicles from overseas being evaluated here as part of the testing process. The new track has been designed for neutral speeds up to 250 kmph and a maximum speed of up to 375 kmph on curbs with no limit to maximum speed on the straight patch. The zero per cent longitudinal slope makes this track an open-air test laboratory for precise measurement of the performance of vehicles.
The banking on curbs is of a parabolic shape designed for maximum speed creates the opportunity to test drive and evaluate performance, drive ability and durability of test vehicles. Some of the tests that can happen on the track include maximum speed, acceleration and coast down, fuel consumption, high-speed handling and stability.