Asia's Longest High-Speed Test Track Inaugurated At Pithampur

Union Minister Prakash Javdekar virtually inaugurated Asia's longest high-speed test track at Pithampur in Indore. The NATRAX facility is 11.3 km long and also includes different test tracks to aid automotive and component testing.

By Sameer Contractor

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Published on June 29, 2021

Highlights

The high-speed track will be used for evaluating vehicles & components
The track is 11.3 km long, 16 metres wide and gets four independent lanes
The track will also be open to public events, racing and dealer events

Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Prakash Javdekar virtually inaugurated Asia's longest high-speed test track located in Pithampur, Indore. 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 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. High-Speed Track is the heart of any proving ground for the auto sector. Today, inaugurated the longest high-speed track in Asia at Indore. A proud moment for India and a key initiative in realising PM Shri @narendramodi 's vision of #AatmaNirbharBharat pic.twitter.com/lTnaz0ppQv — Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) June 29, 2021 undefined 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. 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. 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 undefined The banking on curbs is of a parabolic shape designed for maximum speed, and create the opportunity to test drive and evaluate performance, driveability and durability of test vehicles. Some of the tests that can happen on the track include maximum speed, acceleration, coast down, fuel consumption, high-speed handling and stability. 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.