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Uvalde Proving Grounds' tracks

Uvalde Proving Grounds Tracks

Main Track: 8.5-mile oval suitable for testing vehicle components and handling at a range of speeds. It has three lanes, 3.14 miles of turns and 1.1 miles of straightaways.

VDA Pad: A 15-acre square, asphalt pad that can be used for testing in wet or dry conditions.

Dry Handling 1: 1.07-mile asphalt dry course that includes six curve types and a 1,200-foot straightaway.

Dry Handling 2: 1.8-mile asphalt dry course that includes curves modeled on European race tracks and changes in elevation.

Ride Road: A three-mile multi-lane oval that features various paving surfaces and impacts for measuring ride comfort, impact dampening, noise, suspension durability and component quality.

Traction Lanes: 4,900-foot asphalt, European asphalt and concrete lanes. These different surfaces are used for wet skid, dry skid and hydroplaning testing.

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