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"The Air Titan 2.0 is
the latest example of NASCAR making substantive changes to our
operations and business practices to help reduce the environmental
impact of our sport," said Dr. Mike Lynch, NASCAR vice president of
green innovation. "We welcome Elgin to the consortium of more than 20
Official NASCAR Green Partners that utilize the platform as a proving
ground to validate its green technologies."
Air Titan 2.0 Unveiled At Martinsville Speedway
NASCAR Debuts Latest Version Of Cutting-Edge Track-Drying Technology
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 28, 2014) – NASCAR introduced an
evolution in innovation today – the results of which will continue to
elevate a fan’s race-viewing experience to an even greater level.
The Toyota-hauled
next generation of Air Titan, the cutting-edge track-drying technology,
made its race weekend debut at Martinsville Speedway today. Air Titan
2.0 is a more compact, more nimble and more environmentally friendly
version of its innovative predecessor – one that since its introduction
in February 2013 has rescued multiple races, including this year’s
Daytona 500.
Air Titan 2.0 signals
a major step forward in NASCAR’s innovation cycle. It replaces the
bulky support vehicles required by Air Titan 1.0 with a single,
self-contained unit that’s perched on the bed of a Toyota Tundra. By
addressing the size of the power source, NASCAR now has the ability to
deploy up to 21 units in Toyota Tundras at larger venues and operate
more efficiently on smaller tracks.
The Air Titan 2.0
more than triples the blade capacity of the original version and deliver
2.6 times more air volume at a speed of 568 mph, while raising the air
temperature by 70 degrees over ambient. With the combination of water
removal and accelerated evaporation, the ultimate goal is to reduce
track-drying time by 80 percent.
Air Titan 2.0 will
consume nearly 80 percent less fuel and emit 80 percent less carbon
dioxides. Air Titan 2.0 works in conjunction with the Eco-Infused Elgin
Track Vacuum/Sweeper and existing jet dryers. In coordination with the
roll out of the Air Titan 2.0, Elgin has now become the Official Sweeper
of NASCAR Green.
"Developed by our
engineers at the NASCAR R&D Center, Air Titan 2.0 will help us more
quickly return to racing, which serves our most important mission – the
enjoyment of our fans," said Brian France, NASCAR chairman and CEO.
"It’s faster, more agile and eco-friendly. The new Air Titan creates the
ultimate win-win-win for our sport, our fans and our environment."
In 2012, France
challenged the NASCAR R&D Center to develop a system to
significantly reduce track-drying time to enhance the fan experience.
NASCAR R&D responded to France’s vision and rolled out the initial
Air Titan configuration during Daytona Speedweeks in 2013.
"The first phase of
the Air Titan system has been an overwhelming success," said Gene
Stefanyshyn, NASCAR vice president, innovation and racing development.
"Based on our experience and learning, the staff at the NASCAR R&D
Center has worked tirelessly to develop Air Titan 2.0. We will continue
to innovate and develop the technology to further increase its
efficiency and sustainability."
Air Titan 2.0 aligns
perfectly with NASCAR Green and will display its colors on the side of
the Toyota Tundras and Eco-infused Elgin sweepers. Since its inception
in 2008, NASCAR Green has become one of the most powerful environmental
awareness platforms in the country. NASCAR has the largest recycling and
tree planting programs in sports; has put more than five million miles
on Sunoco Green E15, a biofuel blended with 15 percent American-made
ethanol from American-grown corn; and has the largest renewable energy
stadium projects in the world.
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