You've heard about it in our commercials or seen it in our test videos and now that summer is on the way you to can drive it for yourself. I'm speaking of course about the Tire Rack Test Track. From spring until fall numerous events are held at our facility in South Bend, Indiana by various car…
…more than driving, it's about living! Tire Rack has joined with the non-profit BMW CCA Foundation to bring the Tire Rack Street Survival teen driving program to the nation. Enroll your 16-21 year old driver today! For detailed information, school calendar/locations, rules and example course visit…
…vehicle’s capabilities. In one part of the program, the course is wet down to allow the student to experience “mistakes” at a very slow speed. There is also a slalom exercise where students are challenged on a driving course created in a controlled area to allow him/her to…
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Video Center Performance Test Track Drives: Wet Course (00:21) Category: Why Tire Rack? Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Our integrated sprinkler system soaks the entire track so…
…cold. However, with the right driving technique and proper tires, driving in these conditions doesn't have to be so difficult. What are the correct techniques for safe winter driving? We recently collaborated with Fox 28 South Bend to review some basic winter driving rules. In this super quick…
…The driving school featured the (relatively) new Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec, and even the instructors were impressed by the amount of grip they provided (even once "broken in"). The Dunlops were very predictable on the wet skid pad, and exceptional on the small road course on site,…
…with their two-day performance course will take your driving to another level. If you can learn the techniques to drive well on ice and snow, you can improve your ability to drive in any conditions, on any road or track. The Bridgestone team of instructors are driving professionals with experience…
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Winter / Snow Tire Tech: Studded Tires for Winter Driving Introduced in the United States in the 1960s, metal studs that could be inserted into tires were developed to enhance traction on the slipperiest road…
…stands for sport. This tire is designed for drivers looking to improve handling on both dry and wet roads. I just had a chance to drive on this tire on our road course and let me say it has exceptional road manners meaning it was smooth and quiet. The handling of this tire is superb. I would…
Nearly every Corvette owner I've met will admit that while their car may not be the most practical, they feels it's the most fun to drive than any other car they've owned. Even though the current C6 came with Goodyear run-flat tires that were intended for warm temperatures only, most…
Earlier this week I had the pleasure of traveling to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course to participate in the Acura High Performance Driving School. The course allows drivers of all skill levels to explore the world-renowned track using provided cars and equipment. Although equipped with roll cages and…
…stopping capabilities. Street Survival driving courses are typically set up on large parking lots and use traffic cones to define the intended driving path and control the flow of traffic. However before participating in any of the Street Survival hands-on driving schools conducted on the test track…
…up/down hill as a central feature of the course. Here, drive traction, front end grip and ultimate reserve capability are challenged under the dynamic of the changing elevation. We had the chance to drive a few laps in wet conditions around the challenging course where every Pirelli road tire must…
…by the legendary Cannonball Run, this year marks the 31st running of the event. The 2014 schedule consists of 3,200 miles of driving and 19 timed events over the course of eight days. Besides the page on our site that features details about this year's incarnation of One Lap, we'll also…
…Track Drive course. During each evaluation, the only things that really change are the products we are testing. Real World Road Rides Our 5.5-mile Real World Road Ride loop allows our team to experience ride, noise and light handling qualities across the variety of conditions our customers drive on…
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