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Race Tracks & Test Tracks

Drainage of Race Tracks & Test Tracks

Asian motorsport race tracks and public test tracks are regularly subject to extreme loads and forces from fast moving, hard braking and accelerating vehicles. Ponding water left on the track surface following heavy rainfall could cause vehicles to lose control with serious consequences. Therefore, a safe and efficient drainage system with high intake and hydraulic capacity is essential for motorsport and for ABS testing on wet pavements.

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Safe drainage for race tracks

The combined system of surface channel with fully secured drainage cover must withstand the strong suction created by downforce from racing vehicles. If insufficiently secured, the cover or other system components can be dislodged and thrown into the air at speed, posing a danger to drivers and spectators.

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RECYFIX HICAP T is suitable for the highest loads
FASERFIX KS with SIDE-LOCK boltless locking mechanism

Requirements for race tracks

Strength and stability during installation and competition:

Subject to possible traffic by site vehicles during installation and racing cars crossing at speeds of over 300 km / h, the channel system should be strong, secure and stable during the life of the circuit.

Precise installation:

To avoid sharp raised edges on the surface, trench drains must be laid precisely within a +/- 2 mm tolerance.

Longevity:

The drainage system must ensure a long service life through high-quality materials and careful, precise installation.

Avoiding aquaplaning:

At run-off zones there is an increased risk of aquaplaning due to slight surface gradients towards the direction of the track. An efficient drainage system must be installed here to ensure safety.

Durable channels for the pit lane:

Surface drainage within the pit lane area must withstand extreme forces that occur when crossed at tangents by racing cars.

Rennwagen fährt Richtung Boxengasse
Zwei Rennwagen fahren um eine Kurve

Safe drainage of test tracks

Car at water crossing

Test tracks consist of several areas that demand maximum performance from the driver and their vehicle through extreme simulated situations. The drainage system must also meet the highest requirements and safety standards of each individual test section such as:

  • Test hills with gradients of 5 to 30 percent for traction control systems or downhill braking

  • Water crossings for the simulation of wet driving

  • High speed circuits for testing speeds and braking behaviour at over 200 km/h

Drainage solutions for race tracks & test tracks

HAURATON can score with many years of experience in the drainage of race and test tracks. Whether driver safety centres, Motor GP or Formula 1 race tracks, our team of experts will always find the right solution for your project.

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Product comparison for race and test tracks
Product comparison for race and test tracks
Attribute RECYFIX HICAP F FASERFIX SUPER RECYFIX MONOTEC HAURATON-EVERTZ Flow & Drain
Load class according to EN 1433 Load class according to EN 1433: up to F 900 Load class according to EN 1433: up to F 900 Load class according to EN 1433: up to D 400 Load class according to EN 1433: up to F 900
Load frequency Load frequency: 6 out of 6 Load frequency: 4 out of 6 Load frequency: 4 out of 6 Load frequency: 4 out of 6
Load dynamics Load dynamics: 6 out of 6 Load dynamics: 4 out of 6 Load dynamics: 4 out of 6 Load dynamics: 4 out of 6
Nominal width | System size Nominal width | System size: 1000, 2000, 3000, 5000, 8000, 10000 Nominal width | System size: 100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 500 Nominal width | System size: 100, 200 Nominal width | System size: 100, 150
Materials of the lower parts Materials of the lower parts: Modified polypropylene (PP), 100 % recycled composite Materials of the lower parts: Fibre-reinforced concrete Materials of the lower parts: Modified polypropylene Materials of the lower parts: Liquid-tight concrete as a precast reinforced concrete element
Angle housing Angle housing: Angle housing:

Galvanised steel or ductile iron edge rail with 40 x 40 mm insertion depth

 Angle housing: Angle housing:

Galvanised steel or stainless steel angle housing with 40 x 40 mm insertion depth
Cover variants Cover variants:

Retained ductile iron slotted top

 Cover variants:

– Ductile iron covers
– GUGI ductile iron covers

 Cover variants:

Integrated award-winning FIBRETEC heelsafe design

 Cover variants:

– Ductile iron slotted covers
– Ductile iron covers
Gradient Gradient:

– Constant depth
– Stepped fall

 Gradient:

– Constant depth
– Built-in fall (150, 200, 300)
– Stepped fall

 Gradient:

– Constant depth
– Stepped fall

 Gradient:
Special characteristics Special characteristics:

– Radial installations possible
– Large channels for retention
– Channel run without slotted top achievable, for example, under planted areas
– Cable installations can be threaded though throat voids of the channel

 Special characteristics:

– SIDE-LOCK, boltless locking system
– 16 fixing points for cover/metre

 Special characteristics:

– Large retention volume despite slim channel design
– Monolithic drainage channel
– Vandalism-proof
– Easy cleaning via the inspection box

 Special characteristics:

– Irrigation and drainage system (EFD and ESD)
– Corrosion-free, modular design in a recurring, fixed grid as a handy “plug-in” construction- Boltless locking system SIDE-LOCK
– 16-fold fixing options for the cover per metre
– Uniform irrigation of the carriageway
– Extremely low throw height (8-10 cm) and throw range (30-40 cm) of the water jet

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