Virtual Globetrotting: Raceways

Virtual Globetrotting: Raceways - Test Tracks http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2009 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:29:35 -0700 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Hummer test facility]]>

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Hummer test facility
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By: milwhcky
@ 2009-10-25 20:29:35
A.M. General puts it's trucks through many challenges on this 320 acre site. In addition to the obstacles seen in this open area, the trucks also take to trails that extend into the woods to the north.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hummer-test-facility/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hummer-test-facility/ Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:29:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hummer-test-facility/ 41.63688500 -86.26346600 <![CDATA[Lara/You Yangs Proving Ground - Ford Australia]]>

Lara/You Yangs Proving Ground - Ford Australia

Lara/You Yangs Proving Ground - Ford Australia
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-30 10:30:04
Major facilities: High speed track, special surface/low speed track, handling course, grades, salt/mud bath, environmental exposure area, crash test site, climactic test chambers and NVH Labs Major testing: Performance, ride, and handling; environmental simulation, corrosion, and NVH testing]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lara-you-yangs-proving-ground-ford-australia/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lara-you-yangs-proving-ground-ford-australia/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:30:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lara-you-yangs-proving-ground-ford-australia/ -37.88562500 144.40798800 <![CDATA[Lommel Proving Grounds (LPG)]]>

Lommel Proving Grounds (LPG)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-30 10:27:00
Major facilities: Humidity chambers, salt water/mud baths, straightaway, high speed track, durability road, special surfaces, side wind facility Major testing: Car and light truck durability; performance, ride, and handling]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lommel-proving-grounds-lpg/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lommel-proving-grounds-lpg/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:27:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lommel-proving-grounds-lpg/ 51.19970400 5.32854100 <![CDATA[Dunton Technical Centre]]>

Dunton Technical Centre
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-30 10:25:04
Proving ground for Ford UK. Currently under Visteon UK control.]]>

Dunton Technical Centre
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-30 10:25:04
Proving ground for Ford UK. Currently under Visteon UK control.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dunton-technical-centre/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dunton-technical-centre/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:25:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dunton-technical-centre/ 51.58275000 0.40164500 <![CDATA[Tatui Proving Ground]]>

Tatui Proving Ground
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-30 10:23:21
Major facilities: High speed track, special surface/low speed track, handling course, grades, salt bath, environmental exposure area Major testing: Performance, ride, and handling; environmental simulation, corrosion testing]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tatui-proving-ground/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tatui-proving-ground/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:23:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tatui-proving-ground/ -23.39482900 -47.91933800 <![CDATA[Cuautitlan Proving Ground - Ford of Mexico]]>

Cuautitlan Proving Ground - Ford of Mexico

Cuautitlan Proving Ground - Ford of Mexico
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-30 10:17:46
Major facilities: High speed track, special surface/low speed track, straightaway, handling course, grades, corrosion/salt bath, twin rolls Major testing: Performance, ride, and handling; corrosion testing; emissions certification]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cuautitlan-proving-ground-ford-of-mexico/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cuautitlan-proving-ground-ford-of-mexico/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:17:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cuautitlan-proving-ground-ford-of-mexico/ 19.64866000 -99.19078200 <![CDATA[Harley Davidson test track]]>

Harley Davidson test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-30 09:35:34
Major facilities: Straightaway, lane change area, handling course, sound test area Major testing: Warm weather performance and handling

This facility is the former Florida Evaluation Center (FEC). It has been sold to Harley Davidson.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/harley-davidson-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/harley-davidson-test-track/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:35:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/harley-davidson-test-track/ 26.16799500 -81.50126000 <![CDATA[Giant truck driver training course]]>

Giant truck driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-15 20:49:18
Lots of trucks out on the course.]]>

Giant truck driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-15 20:49:18
Lots of trucks out on the course.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-truck-driver-training-course/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-truck-driver-training-course/ Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:49:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-truck-driver-training-course/ 39.67370100 116.33476500 <![CDATA[Truck driver training courses]]>

Truck driver training courses
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-15 19:42:38
In China these are very often collocated with airports. ]]>

Truck driver training courses
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@ 2009-09-15 19:42:38
In China these are very often collocated with airports. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/truck-driver-training-courses/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/truck-driver-training-courses/ Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:42:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/truck-driver-training-courses/ 39.55777900 75.99711100 <![CDATA[Test track]]>

Test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-09 08:33:46]]>

Test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-09 08:33:46]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/test-track-6/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/test-track-6/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:33:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/test-track-6/ 45.75315200 16.07058400 <![CDATA[FBI Academy driving obstacle course]]>

FBI Academy driving obstacle course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-08-28 13:50:10]]>

FBI Academy driving obstacle course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-08-28 13:50:10]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fbi-academy-driving-obstacle-course/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fbi-academy-driving-obstacle-course/ Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:50:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fbi-academy-driving-obstacle-course/ 38.52489600 -77.44530400 <![CDATA[Ring Djursland]]>

Ring Djursland
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By: Dania
@ 2009-07-29 05:00:02
Ring Djursland is a racetrack used by, among others, the Danish Touring Clas (DTC) championships but also used as test track for people taking drivers licence for trucks and busses. It's known for it's hilly terrain so you really learn your vehicle to know in wet and dry weather.

It's owned by the Danish Education Center (AMU). ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ring-djursland/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ring-djursland/ Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:00:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ring-djursland/ 56.33706000 10.68476200 <![CDATA[Former Nash/AMC proving grounds]]>

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Former Nash/AMC proving grounds
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By: milwhcky
@ 2009-06-24 19:41:37
This automotive testing grounds was built from 1944-47 by the Nash-Kelvinator Company. It is located about 25 miles from the former Kenosha (WI) Nash auto plants. In the mid-1950's, Nash eventually became AMC (American Motors), who continued to use this facility.

Chrysler purchased AMC in 1987 and sold this property in 1988 to the MGA Research Corporation, who uses the proving grounds for the automotive, motorcycle, rail, and aircraft industries. MGA added off-road tracks for truck and military vehicle testing in the 1990's. Local police departments also hold training classes here.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-nash-amc-proving-grounds/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-nash-amc-proving-grounds/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:41:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-nash-amc-proving-grounds/ 42.62950000 -88.30865100 <![CDATA[TRW auto test track on frozen lake]]>

TRW auto test track on frozen lake
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-05-14 14:26:54
The facility is situated on approximately 350 acres, comprised of around 320 acres of lake tracks and 30 acres of land tracks. The location includes a dynamic area, a handling track, ice testing circles of 200m and 500m in diameter, and packed ice, polished ice and mue-split surfaces strategically designed for active safety systems development.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/trw-auto-test-track-on-frozen-lake/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/trw-auto-test-track-on-frozen-lake/ Thu, 14 May 2009 14:26:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/trw-auto-test-track-on-frozen-lake/ 50.30561000 127.32609300 <![CDATA[E-Tech Testing Services]]>

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E-Tech Testing Services
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-04-20 07:22:28
This is the test track Mythbusters use to crash cars into things such as moose, fruit stands, and chain link fences.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/e-tech-testing-services/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/e-tech-testing-services/ Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:22:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/e-tech-testing-services/ 38.82191200 -121.30791700 <![CDATA[Malibu Marine lake test facility]]>

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Malibu Marine lake test facility
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-04-17 15:47:15
The first stage of lake test will include a dry-dock test, all electrical items will be tested to ensure they are operating correctly. Once dry-dock testing is completed the boat will be moved to the water, once on the water there is a 50 point quality assurance check list that will be completed.

Every Malibu built is lake tested to ensure that the boats complete electronic and mechanical functions are operating and functioning harmoniously. All electronics are run through their paces for precision and function, the speedometer is calibrated with a radar gun, the Malibu Precision Pro Speed Control is activated and run through it’s settings, the Wedge is deployed and raised for proper functionality, the ballast system is filled and drained, electronic and mechanical systems all receive the final Malibu test to ensure every Malibu is completed and ready for shipment to your local Malibu dealer.]]>

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M-1 tank on test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-09 16:07:20]]>

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M-1 tank on test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-09 16:07:20]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/m-1-tank-on-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/m-1-tank-on-test-track/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:07:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/m-1-tank-on-test-track/ 40.69882200 -84.13991400 <![CDATA[Dirt test track at Nellis AFB]]>

Dirt test track at Nellis AFB
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-02-08 15:13:43]]>

Dirt test track at Nellis AFB
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-02-08 15:13:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dirt-test-track-at-nellis-afb/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dirt-test-track-at-nellis-afb/ Sun, 08 Feb 2009 15:13:43 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dirt-test-track-at-nellis-afb/ 36.70321200 -116.37860300 <![CDATA[Centre Technique d'Aubevoye (Renault test track)]]>

Centre Technique d'Aubevoye (Renault test track)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-01-12 13:37:57]]>

Centre Technique d'Aubevoye (Renault test track)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-01-12 13:37:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/centre-technique-daubevoye-renault-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/centre-technique-daubevoye-renault-test-track/ Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:37:57 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/centre-technique-daubevoye-renault-test-track/ 49.17420600 1.31187900 <![CDATA[Car on test track with anti-roll attachments]]>

Car on test track with anti-roll attachments

Car on test track with anti-roll attachments
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-10-15 11:36:06]]>

Car on test track with anti-roll attachments
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-10-15 11:36:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/car-on-test-track-with-anti-roll-attachments/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/car-on-test-track-with-anti-roll-attachments/ Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:36:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/car-on-test-track-with-anti-roll-attachments/ 43.57335700 1.47805800 <![CDATA[Consumer Reports Auto Test Track]]>

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Consumer Reports Auto Test Track
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By: Parabellum
@ 2008-10-05 13:06:58]]>

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Consumer Reports Auto Test Track
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By: Parabellum
@ 2008-10-05 13:06:58]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/consumer-reports-auto-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/consumer-reports-auto-test-track/ Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:06:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/consumer-reports-auto-test-track/ 41.51599500 -72.35971600 <![CDATA[Student race cars on Three Sisters Racing Circuit]]>

Student race cars on Three Sisters Racing Circuit

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Student race cars on Three Sisters Racing Circuit
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-12 15:06:29]]>

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Student race cars on Three Sisters Racing Circuit
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-12 15:06:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/student-race-cars-on-three-sisters-racing-circuit/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/student-race-cars-on-three-sisters-racing-circuit/ Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:06:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/student-race-cars-on-three-sisters-racing-circuit/ 53.50676900 -2.63360200 <![CDATA[Vehicle on Department of Transportation tire-testing facility]]>

Vehicle on Department of Transportation tire-testing facility

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Vehicle on Department of Transportation tire-testing facility
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-16 18:41:29]]>

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Vehicle on Department of Transportation tire-testing facility
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-16 18:41:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vehicle-on-department-of-transportation-tire-testing-facility/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vehicle-on-department-of-transportation-tire-testing-facility/ Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:41:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vehicle-on-department-of-transportation-tire-testing-facility/ 31.43782200 -100.40146800 <![CDATA[Giant driver training course]]>

Giant driver training course
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-09 15:05:49]]>

Giant driver training course
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-09 15:05:49]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-driver-training-course-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-driver-training-course-1/ Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:05:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-driver-training-course-1/ 43.65966000 87.56200100 <![CDATA[GM-Daewoo Changwon Plant Test Track]]>

GM-Daewoo Changwon Plant Test Track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-06-18 10:08:29]]>

GM-Daewoo Changwon Plant Test Track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-06-18 10:08:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gm-daewoo-changwon-plant-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gm-daewoo-changwon-plant-test-track/ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:08:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gm-daewoo-changwon-plant-test-track/ 35.18691800 128.70492000 <![CDATA[Test track]]>

Test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-06-18 10:04:37]]>

Test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-06-18 10:04:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/test-track-5/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/test-track-5/ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:04:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/test-track-5/ 35.26009300 128.70843900 <![CDATA[Driver training course]]>

Driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-06-15 16:27:04]]>

Driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-06-15 16:27:04]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-12/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-12/ Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:27:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-12/ 43.02883200 141.40468000 <![CDATA[Driver training course under construction]]>

Driver training course under construction
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-06-15 16:07:24]]>

Driver training course under construction
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-06-15 16:07:24]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-under-construction/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-under-construction/ Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:07:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-under-construction/ 41.77740500 140.77029000 <![CDATA[ISUZU test track]]>

ISUZU test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-27 20:45:06]]>

ISUZU test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-27 20:45:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/isuzu-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/isuzu-test-track/ Tue, 27 May 2008 20:45:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/isuzu-test-track/ 42.67093500 141.76852200 <![CDATA[Driver training course]]>

Driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-27 15:42:09]]>

Driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-27 15:42:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-11/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-11/ Tue, 27 May 2008 15:42:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-11/ 34.72918100 135.59453300 <![CDATA[Driver training course]]>

Driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-26 17:06:45]]>

Driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-26 17:06:45]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-10/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-10/ Mon, 26 May 2008 17:06:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-10/ 33.67784500 130.39228700 <![CDATA[Continental Tires Uvalde Proving Grounds]]>

Continental Tires Uvalde Proving Grounds

Continental Tires Uvalde Proving Grounds
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-20 22:04:24
The Uvalde Proving Grounds was built in 1959 by General Tire. In 1997 Continental AG replicated the Contidrom‘s main wet grip circuits at the Uvalde test site.

Currently, there are eleven different test courses including a 3-lane 8 1/2 mile high speed oval, various asphalt, cement, gravel, dirt and off-road rock courses as well as numerous high performance and special test courses.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/continental-tires-uvalde-proving-grounds/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/continental-tires-uvalde-proving-grounds/ Tue, 20 May 2008 22:04:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/continental-tires-uvalde-proving-grounds/ 29.10642600 -99.77182400 <![CDATA[Michelin Kleber test track]]>

Michelin Kleber test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-20 21:37:59]]>

Michelin Kleber test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-20 21:37:59]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/michelin-kleber-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/michelin-kleber-test-track/ Tue, 20 May 2008 21:37:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/michelin-kleber-test-track/ 43.62726900 5.00523800 <![CDATA[BMW High-Speed Miramas Proving Grounds]]>

BMW High-Speed Miramas Proving Grounds
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-20 21:32:10]]>

BMW High-Speed Miramas Proving Grounds
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-20 21:32:10]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bmw-high-speed-miramas-proving-grounds/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bmw-high-speed-miramas-proving-grounds/ Tue, 20 May 2008 21:32:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bmw-high-speed-miramas-proving-grounds/ 43.57283600 4.96710800 <![CDATA[Elaborate driver training area]]>

Elaborate driver training area
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-20 21:16:12]]>

Elaborate driver training area
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-20 21:16:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/elaborate-driver-training-area/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/elaborate-driver-training-area/ Tue, 20 May 2008 21:16:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/elaborate-driver-training-area/ 36.56545600 101.85119000 <![CDATA[Driver Training facility]]>

Driver Training facility
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-20 17:01:10
very often these facilities are found near military bases (e.g. there is one just to the north).]]>

Driver Training facility
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-20 17:01:10
very often these facilities are found near military bases (e.g. there is one just to the north).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-facility/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-facility/ Tue, 20 May 2008 17:01:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-facility/ 30.68678300 103.94241200 <![CDATA[Fiat Iveco truck test facility]]>

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Fiat Iveco truck test facility
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-05-01 14:35:49
Medium-duty commercial truck test driving facility.]]>

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Fiat Iveco truck test facility
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-05-01 14:35:49
Medium-duty commercial truck test driving facility.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fiat-iveco-truck-test-facility/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fiat-iveco-truck-test-facility/ Thu, 01 May 2008 14:35:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fiat-iveco-truck-test-facility/ 45.11622100 7.73067900 <![CDATA[John Deere tractor test track & fields]]>

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John Deere tractor test track & fields
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-01 13:32:38]]>

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John Deere tractor test track & fields
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-01 13:32:38]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/john-deere-tractor-test-track-fields/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/john-deere-tractor-test-track-fields/ Thu, 01 May 2008 13:32:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/john-deere-tractor-test-track-fields/ 42.47573100 -92.42889300 <![CDATA[Hällered Volvo Test Track]]>

Hällered Volvo Test Track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-07 12:34:12]]>

Hällered Volvo Test Track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-07 12:34:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/h-llered-volvo-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/h-llered-volvo-test-track/ Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:34:12 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/h-llered-volvo-test-track/ 57.77351100 12.74499900 <![CDATA[Toll road test track facility]]>

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Toll road test track facility
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-01-29 19:57:50
Sunshine Speedway was a 1/4 mile stock car racing track that operated from 1960-2004. The state of Florida bought the property and is using the track to test new technology for their SunPass toll road system.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/toll-road-test-track-facility/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/toll-road-test-track-facility/ Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:57:50 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/toll-road-test-track-facility/ 27.88545400 -82.68968400 <![CDATA[Driver training course]]>

Driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-23 17:17:30
Often co=located with military air bases. This base has an even larger one further to the east.]]>

Driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-23 17:17:30
Often co=located with military air bases. This base has an even larger one further to the east.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-9/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-9/ Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:17:30 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-9/ 36.25590200 113.13351600 <![CDATA[Driver training course]]>

Driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-23 17:09:49
Big tower / monument in the center of the course.

These courses often are co-located with military air bases.]]>

Driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-23 17:09:49
Big tower / monument in the center of the course.

These courses often are co-located with military air bases.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-8/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-8/ Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:09:49 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-8/ 36.25690500 113.15890100 <![CDATA[Driver training course]]>

Driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-23 17:03:20
Seem to be often co-located with Chinese military air bases.]]>

Driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-23 17:03:20
Seem to be often co-located with Chinese military air bases.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-7/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-7/ Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:03:20 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-7/ 38.08012200 114.42268800 <![CDATA[Driver Training Course]]>

Driver Training Course
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By: KRL
@ 2008-01-23 15:58:14
Large - Unique pattern of road conditions. Several vehicles visible in the northern part of the street course.]]>

Driver Training Course
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By: KRL
@ 2008-01-23 15:58:14
Large - Unique pattern of road conditions. Several vehicles visible in the northern part of the street course.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-6/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-6/ Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:58:14 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-6/ 26.00883200 119.35941700 <![CDATA[Driver training track]]>

Driver training track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-16 10:37:27]]>

Driver training track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-16 10:37:27]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-track/ Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:37:27 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-track/ 52.32329500 10.54980400 <![CDATA[Simple test track]]>

Simple test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-11 16:35:50]]>

Simple test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-11 16:35:50]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/simple-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/simple-test-track/ Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:35:50 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/simple-test-track/ 52.29447200 10.59580900 <![CDATA[Former Nissan Technical Centre for Europe (NTCE)]]>

Former Nissan Technical Centre for Europe (NTCE)

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Former Nissan Technical Centre for Europe (NTCE)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-04 10:39:48
The Nissan Technical Centre for Europe (NTCE) was located on site until the late 1990s, when it was relocated to Cranfield in Bedfordshire - However is still used by some NTCE staff when they are required to work at the plant.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-nissan-technical-centre-for-europe-ntce/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-nissan-technical-centre-for-europe-ntce/ Fri, 04 Jan 2008 10:39:48 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-nissan-technical-centre-for-europe-ntce/ 54.91019800 -1.46507700 <![CDATA[Wet Road Driving at BMW Test Facility]]>

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Wet Road Driving at BMW Test Facility
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By: mlc1us
@ 2008-01-02 17:06:29]]>

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Wet Road Driving at BMW Test Facility
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By: mlc1us
@ 2008-01-02 17:06:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wet-road-driving-at-bmw-test-facility/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wet-road-driving-at-bmw-test-facility/ Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:06:29 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wet-road-driving-at-bmw-test-facility/ 34.90437400 -82.18181600 <![CDATA[Federal law Enforcement Training Center driving range]]>

Federal law Enforcement Training Center driving range

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Federal law Enforcement Training Center driving range
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-12-24 12:44:32]]>

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Federal law Enforcement Training Center driving range
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-12-24 12:44:32]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/federal-law-enforcement-training-center-driving-range/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/federal-law-enforcement-training-center-driving-range/ Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:44:32 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/federal-law-enforcement-training-center-driving-range/ 31.24397700 -81.47463700 <![CDATA[Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Driving Course]]>

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Driving Course

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Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Driving Course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-12-24 12:09:30
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) serves as an interagency law enforcement training organization for 82 United States Government Federal Law Enforcement agencies.

On the grounds of the old Naval Radio Station.

2.2 mile driver training ranges, including skid control, NEVO, highway response and urban grid.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/federal-law-enforcement-training-center-driving-course/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/federal-law-enforcement-training-center-driving-course/ Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:09:30 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/federal-law-enforcement-training-center-driving-course/ 38.74854900 -76.85508300 <![CDATA[Cars lined up at Volvo proving grounds]]>

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Cars lined up at Volvo proving grounds
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-12-22 17:34:37]]>

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Cars lined up at Volvo proving grounds
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-12-22 17:34:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cars-lined-up-at-volvo-proving-grounds/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cars-lined-up-at-volvo-proving-grounds/ Sat, 22 Dec 2007 17:34:37 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cars-lined-up-at-volvo-proving-grounds/ 57.73200200 11.83124500 <![CDATA[Car on the Saab test track]]>

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Car on the Saab test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-12-06 15:44:19]]>

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Car on the Saab test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-12-06 15:44:19]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/car-on-the-saab-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/car-on-the-saab-test-track/ Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:44:19 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/car-on-the-saab-test-track/ 58.30960700 12.34563900 <![CDATA[La Valbonne Renault test track]]>

La Valbonne Renault test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-27 10:39:39]]>

La Valbonne Renault test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-27 10:39:39]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/la-valbonne-renault-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/la-valbonne-renault-test-track/ Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:39:39 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/la-valbonne-renault-test-track/ 45.84621500 5.17159900 <![CDATA[Alpha Romeo test track]]>

Alpha Romeo test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-10-27 17:05:29]]>

Alpha Romeo test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-10-27 17:05:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alpha-romeo-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alpha-romeo-test-track/ Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:05:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alpha-romeo-test-track/ 45.56582200 9.04509500 <![CDATA[Driver training course]]>

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Driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-10-10 11:53:07]]>

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Driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-10-10 11:53:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-5/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-5/ Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:53:07 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-5/ 38.06910200 23.99281700 <![CDATA[Bendix Test Track - first auto proving ground in the US]]>

Bendix Test Track - first auto proving ground in the US

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Bendix Test Track - first auto proving ground in the US
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-08-29 11:14:21
Studebaker developed the 840 acres (3.4 km²) of land in 1926 as the first ever controlled automotive testing grounds for their product lines, beating Packard, Studebaker's future business partner, by one year. Studebaker heavily promoted the grounds as a "Million Dollar Outdoor Testing Laboratory" in advertisements. The test track that ran through the grounds simulated a variety of terrains and road conditions. Studebaker landscaped the park by keeping natural features; in 1937 the company planted more than 5,000 pine trees in a pattern that when viewed from a plane spelled STUDEBAKER.

Following the collapse of Studebaker's U.S. production facilities the land was acquired by Bendix Corporation which used the grounds for Corporate purposes.]]>

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Test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-08-24 10:33:26]]>

Test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-08-24 10:33:26]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/test-track-4/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/test-track-4/ Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:33:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/test-track-4/ 49.02697900 8.33707800 <![CDATA[Tank defensive position training]]>

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Tank defensive position training
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-08-17 16:59:18
My friend "the tank driver' says these are defensive positions and this site is probably used to train tank crews how to use them or combat engineers how to build them.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tank-defensive-position-training/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tank-defensive-position-training/ Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:59:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tank-defensive-position-training/ 47.03739000 -122.54127700 <![CDATA[SUV test drive event]]>

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SUV test drive event
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-07-06 09:24:38]]>

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SUV test drive event
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-07-06 09:24:38]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/suv-test-drive-event/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/suv-test-drive-event/ Fri, 06 Jul 2007 09:24:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/suv-test-drive-event/ 34.08508500 -117.76908700 <![CDATA[Testing turning radius]]>

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Testing turning radius
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-07-06 09:21:19]]>

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Testing turning radius
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-07-06 09:21:19]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/testing-turning-radius/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/testing-turning-radius/ Fri, 06 Jul 2007 09:21:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/testing-turning-radius/ 34.08919600 -117.77543300 <![CDATA[Kia Motors Hwaseong Plant]]>

Kia Motors Hwaseong Plant
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By: kaiken
@ 2007-07-04 16:30:49]]>

Kia Motors Hwaseong Plant
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By: kaiken
@ 2007-07-04 16:30:49]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kia-motors-hwaseong-plant/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kia-motors-hwaseong-plant/ Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:30:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kia-motors-hwaseong-plant/ 37.03448800 126.76677700 <![CDATA[Hyundai Motor Company Namyang Technology Research Center]]>

Hyundai Motor Company Namyang Technology Research Center
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By: kaiken
@ 2007-07-04 16:27:41]]>

Hyundai Motor Company Namyang Technology Research Center
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By: kaiken
@ 2007-07-04 16:27:41]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hyundai-motor-company-namyang-technology-research-center/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hyundai-motor-company-namyang-technology-research-center/ Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:27:41 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hyundai-motor-company-namyang-technology-research-center/ 37.15460500 126.81969200 <![CDATA[L.I.E.R Test Track]]>

L.I.E.R Test Track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-28 10:11:11
Created in 1993, the L.I.E.R. is a private company and majority-owned subsidiary of the French National Institute for Transport and Safety Research, INRETS (Institut National de Recherche sur les Transports et leur Sécurité ).

The L.I.E.R. is specialized in evaluating road safety equipment, a field to which they dedicate all of their experimental activities. Owing to its independence and by avoiding all conflicts of interest, the L.I.E.R. enjoys a privileged relationship with its clients looking to obtain certification of their products, particularly scope of future CE marking procedures for road restraint systems as per European standard EN 1317.

Each year, more than 100 impact tests involving passenger vehicles, buses and heavy vehicles up to 38 tonnes, are conducted at our site.

The test tracks are situated on a 30 hectare site adjacent to Lyon Saint-Exupéry international airport, approximately 25 kilometres east of Lyon, France. These facilities can be easily accessed owing to its proximity to the airport, TGV high-speed railway station and nearby motorway network. The geographical location of the site puts L.I.E.R. at the hub of a major European transport network.

The L.I.E.R.'s test facilities consist of 7 primary test zones dedicated to full-scale impact testing.

Four zones are dedicated to safety barrier impact testing. Impacts can be performed on either the right or left side of the vehicle, against all categories of barriers.

Furthermore, according to the client's requirements, devices can be installed in stabilized soil, asphalt or on concrete beam level with the road surface or raised to simulate a bridge.

Two test zones are dedicated to frontal impact tests against crash cushions and one zone is used to evaluate protective devices for motorcyclists.]]>

Experimantal tram at French National Institute for Transport and Safety Research

Experimantal tram at French National Institute for Transport and Safety Research
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-28 10:06:02
INRETS, the French National Institute for Transport and Safety Research, is a leader in Europe for research in transport and safety.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/experimantal-tram-at-french-national-institute-for-transport-and-safety-research/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/experimantal-tram-at-french-national-institute-for-transport-and-safety-research/ Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:06:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/experimantal-tram-at-french-national-institute-for-transport-and-safety-research/ 45.71170500 4.91283200 <![CDATA[Driver training course]]>

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Driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-24 21:36:00]]>

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Driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-24 21:36:00]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-4/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-4/ Sun, 24 Jun 2007 21:36:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-4/ 65.00889700 25.45582600 <![CDATA['The Drive' General Motors Theme Park]]>

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'The Drive' General Motors Theme Park
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-06-24 20:16:25
Much more than test-driving a car, you'll actually get to see what they're capable of.

Two tracks are available:
The performance course (two laps), a half-mile paved high-performance looped course offering the experience of speed and handling of sports car thrills. Vehicle choices include the Chevy Corvette coupe and convertible, the Chevy SSR, the Pontiac GTO, the Cadillac CTS-V, the Pontiac Solstice roadster (pictured above), the Cadillac STS-V, and the Saab 9-3 convertible.

The off-road course (one lap) contains a HUMMER course and SUV course. The HUMMER course features foothill climb, v-ditch, sloped banks, moguls, obstacles, vertical steps, and a 15-foot "mountain." The SUV course is designed for testing any other type of sport utility vehicle. The course is situated in the middle of the oval performance course and can be reached through a walking bridge. Vehicle choices include the HUMMER H2 and H2 SUT, the mid-size HUMMER H3, the 2007 Cadillac Escalade, the 2006 Chevy Silverado Diesel, and the 2007 Chevy Tahoe.]]>

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Jeep test track 'Camp Jeep'
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-22 18:23:35]]>

Jeep test track 'Camp Jeep'
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-22 18:23:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jeep-test-track-camp-jeep/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jeep-test-track-camp-jeep/ Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:23:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jeep-test-track-camp-jeep/ 30.08424600 31.41656400 <![CDATA[Cars on a driver training course]]>

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Cars on a driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-16 19:52:15]]>

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Cars on a driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-16 19:52:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cars-on-a-driver-training-course/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cars-on-a-driver-training-course/ Sat, 16 Jun 2007 19:52:15 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cars-on-a-driver-training-course/ 57.07921700 9.87674800 <![CDATA[Tank tracks on training course]]>

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Tank tracks on training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-07 10:30:35
Tank driver training in running over berms. The adjacent military base is censored.]]>

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Tank tracks on training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-07 10:30:35
Tank driver training in running over berms. The adjacent military base is censored.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tank-tracks-on-training-course/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tank-tracks-on-training-course/ Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:30:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tank-tracks-on-training-course/ 51.48025000 5.34221100 <![CDATA[Verkeers Educatie Centrum (traffic education center) Drachten]]>

Verkeers Educatie Centrum (traffic education center) Drachten

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Verkeers Educatie Centrum (traffic education center) Drachten
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-07 10:23:55
Driver training course with skid track.]]>

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Verkeers Educatie Centrum (traffic education center) Drachten
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-07 10:23:55
Driver training course with skid track.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/verkeers-educatie-centrum-traffic-education-center-drachten/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/verkeers-educatie-centrum-traffic-education-center-drachten/ Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:23:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/verkeers-educatie-centrum-traffic-education-center-drachten/ 53.11713100 6.11742000 <![CDATA[VW off road test track]]>

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VW off road test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-16 10:37:48]]>

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VW off road test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-16 10:37:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vw-off-road-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vw-off-road-test-track/ Wed, 16 May 2007 10:37:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vw-off-road-test-track/ 52.43052800 10.79768400 <![CDATA[VW test track]]>

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VW test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-16 10:30:54]]>

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VW test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-16 10:30:54]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vw-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vw-test-track/ Wed, 16 May 2007 10:30:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vw-test-track/ 52.44641200 10.74127300 <![CDATA[Cars on the Mecedes test track]]>

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Cars on the Mecedes test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-14 14:07:06]]>

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Cars on the Mecedes test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-14 14:07:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cars-on-the-mecedes-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cars-on-the-mecedes-test-track/ Mon, 14 May 2007 14:07:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cars-on-the-mecedes-test-track/ 48.78627800 9.23418800 <![CDATA[International Trucks Truck Development and Technology Center (TDTC)]]>

International Trucks Truck Development and Technology Center (TDTC)

International Trucks Truck Development and Technology Center (TDTC)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-05 02:13:24
Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, International Trucks Truck Development and Technology Center (TDTC) facility covers 185 acres (750 000 square meters) and is a state-of-the-art, high-tech truck engineering operation that is second to none in North America. With the combined expertise of about 1200 engineering employees, TDTC is dedicated to provide the optimum designs of commercial products for the transportation industry. Product development for each product line is managed at TDTC by five Product Centers and each is a cross-functional group comprising representatives from engineering, manufacturing, planning, and finance. Internationals products are designed and developed using a complete computer-aided drafting and design system, and are validated using highly sophisticated test equipment.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/international-trucks-truck-development-and-technology-center-tdtc/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/international-trucks-truck-development-and-technology-center-tdtc/ Sat, 05 May 2007 02:13:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/international-trucks-truck-development-and-technology-center-tdtc/ 41.05235000 -85.08467000 <![CDATA[Renault Georges Besses automotive plant test track]]>

Renault Georges Besses automotive plant test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-04-20 18:20:17]]>

Renault Georges Besses automotive plant test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-04-20 18:20:17]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/renault-georges-besses-automotive-plant-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/renault-georges-besses-automotive-plant-test-track/ Fri, 20 Apr 2007 18:20:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/renault-georges-besses-automotive-plant-test-track/ 50.35870700 3.03269900 <![CDATA[Central Training Academy for Safe Driving (CTASD)]]>

Central Training Academy for Safe Driving (CTASD)

Central Training Academy for Safe Driving (CTASD)
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@ 2007-04-18 11:10:43]]>

Central Training Academy for Safe Driving (CTASD)
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@ 2007-04-18 11:10:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/central-training-academy-for-safe-driving-ctasd/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/central-training-academy-for-safe-driving-ctasd/ Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:10:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/central-training-academy-for-safe-driving-ctasd/ 36.39102600 140.59360700 <![CDATA[ALFA ROMEO Test Track]]>

BEV

ALFA ROMEO Test Track
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By: berli110
@ 2007-04-10 14:34:34]]>

BEV

ALFA ROMEO Test Track
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By: berli110
@ 2007-04-10 14:34:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alfa-romeo-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alfa-romeo-test-track/ Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:34:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alfa-romeo-test-track/ 40.92134600 14.39264300 <![CDATA[Nissan Research Centre Oppama Proving Ground]]>

Nissan Research Centre Oppama Proving Ground
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@ 2007-04-07 15:09:52]]>

Nissan Research Centre Oppama Proving Ground
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@ 2007-04-07 15:09:52]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nissan-research-centre-oppama-proving-ground/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nissan-research-centre-oppama-proving-ground/ Sat, 07 Apr 2007 15:09:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nissan-research-centre-oppama-proving-ground/ 35.32589300 139.64580100 <![CDATA[Test Track]]>

Test Track
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@ 2007-04-07 10:44:51]]>

Test Track
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@ 2007-04-07 10:44:51]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/test-track-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/test-track-3/ Sat, 07 Apr 2007 10:44:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/test-track-3/ -31.49420200 -64.24906100 <![CDATA[ANWB test and training track]]>

ANWB test and training track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-03-30 20:05:05
High performance driver training.]]>

ANWB test and training track
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@ 2007-03-30 20:05:05
High performance driver training.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/anwb-test-and-training-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/anwb-test-and-training-track/ Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:05:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/anwb-test-and-training-track/ 52.44645000 5.49455900 <![CDATA[RDW Test Track]]>

RDW Test Track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-03-30 19:38:57
RDW's Test Centre Lelystad (TCL) started work in 1980, using a two-lane concave track. In 1986 offices were added, and a central test hall in which vehicles could be prepared on the spot for testing. Between 1989 and 1993 TCL was further enlarged to include an ABS track, an aquaplaning track, a noise measuring plane and a parking-brake slope. The concave track was given a new asphalt top and broadened to three lanes. The gradient of the curves was steepened to 60%, enabling the speeds required by legislation and the market.

To meet the increasing demand for testing at this independent facility, more office accommodation was added. On top of the office complex a traffic control tower was built, from which all activity on the test track is surveyed and co-ordinated. Separate, lockable offices are available to our clients.
TCL has built separate, up-to-date workshops to meet the requirements of vehicle manufacturers who need privacy to do their research and development and prepare their products for testing.

The Test Centre's recent additions are a heated noise measuring plane, a stability measuring plane and a dynamic plane. A number of facilities for driving proficiency training were realised in 2004. All these additional facilities are located in the central area. This brings TCL fully in line with requirements and wishes from the market, a position which it intends to maintain in the future.]]>

Driver Training Course
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@ 2007-03-25 16:42:14]]>

Driver Training Course
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@ 2007-03-25 16:42:14]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-3/ Sun, 25 Mar 2007 16:42:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-3/ 35.83541100 139.40976600 <![CDATA[Truck test track]]>

Truck test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-03-19 13:20:59]]>

Truck test track
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@ 2007-03-19 13:20:59]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/truck-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/truck-test-track/ Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:20:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/truck-test-track/ 48.21064700 11.47143200 <![CDATA[Tank test track]]>

BEV

Tank test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-03-19 10:32:47]]>

BEV

Tank test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-03-19 10:32:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tank-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tank-test-track/ Mon, 19 Mar 2007 10:32:47 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tank-test-track/ 48.19639700 11.47049400 <![CDATA[Porsche on the Test Track]]>

BEV

Porsche on the Test Track
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-03-17 18:54:03]]>

BEV

Porsche on the Test Track
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-03-17 18:54:03]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/porsche-on-the-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/porsche-on-the-test-track/ Sat, 17 Mar 2007 18:54:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/porsche-on-the-test-track/ 51.40678600 12.29814700 <![CDATA[Barstow Marine Corps Logistics Base Yermo Annex Tracked Vehicle Test Area]]>

Barstow Marine Corps Logistics Base Yermo Annex Tracked Vehicle Test Area

Barstow Marine Corps Logistics Base Yermo Annex Tracked Vehicle Test Area
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-03-07 19:10:17
Used to test Marine Corps tracked vehicles.

The Barstow Marine Corps Logistics Base serves as a storage, distribution and maintenance depot for Marine Corps facilities in the Pacific area and western portions of the United States. Equipment, weapons and supplies are warehoused, repaired, remanufactured and redistributed at this active base, which is the primary Marine Corps facility with this function west of the Mississippi. The depot is composed of three locations east of Barstow: The 2,000 acre Yermo Annex; the Main Base at the Nebo Facility, two miles west of the Yermo Annex; and in between the two, south of Interstate 40, the Marine Corps Rifle Range. All together, the Marine Corps Logistics Base covers over 4,000 acres, and employs 2,500 people. Direct rail links to Los Angeles and San Diego, and the intersection of major interstate highways continue to make this a strategic location. There are several nearby Marine Corps facilities served by the Barstow Logistics Base: the 900 square mile Twenty Nine Palms Combat Center is 25 miles to the southeast; Camp Pendleton, with its population of 50,000 is 100 miles south; El Toro Air Station is less than 100 miles away; and less than 150 miles away is the San Diego Recruit Depot where 23,000 Marines are trained every year.]]>

FBI Academy driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-02-26 18:16:16
1.1 mile pursuit/defensive driving training track and skid tracks.]]>

FBI Academy driver training course
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@ 2007-02-26 18:16:16
1.1 mile pursuit/defensive driving training track and skid tracks.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fbi-academy-driver-training-course/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fbi-academy-driver-training-course/ Mon, 26 Feb 2007 18:16:16 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fbi-academy-driver-training-course/ 38.52362600 -77.44754100 <![CDATA[Driver training course]]>

BEV

Driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-02-19 10:58:13]]>

BEV

Driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-02-19 10:58:13]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-2/ Mon, 19 Feb 2007 10:58:13 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-2/ 45.72794000 4.93378800 <![CDATA[ULTra PRT Test Track]]>

BEV

ULTra PRT Test Track
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-02-18 17:31:18
ULTra ("Urban Light Transport") is a personal rapid transit system from Advanced Transport Systems Ltd in Cardiff, Wales.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ultra-prt-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ultra-prt-test-track/ Sun, 18 Feb 2007 17:31:18 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ultra-prt-test-track/ 51.46543600 -3.13969200 <![CDATA[Children's traffic school]]>

BEV

Children's traffic school
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-02-13 10:46:19
A miniature driver training course at the VW headquarters. Maybe a child care center or children's hands on exhibit at the visitor center?]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/childrens-traffic-school/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/childrens-traffic-school/ Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:46:19 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/childrens-traffic-school/ 52.43110800 10.79099600 <![CDATA[Transportation Technology Center (rail test track)]]>

Transportation Technology Center (rail test track)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-02-10 00:51:01
Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads. TTCI is a world-class transportation research and testing organization, providing emerging technology solutions for the railway industry throughout North America and the world.

Headquartered near Pueblo, Colorado, TTCI manages extensive track facilities and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
TTCI manages the Federal Railroad Administrations’ (FRA) Transportation Technology Center (TTC).

This 52-square mile, secure and remote site operates with a vast array of specialized testing facilities and railways. TTC enables isolated testing for all categories of freight and passenger rolling stock, vehicle and track components, and safety devices.

48 miles of railroad track are available for testing locomotives, vehicles, track components, and signaling devices. The Transportation Technology Center's (TTC) specialized tracks are used to evaluate vehicle stability, safety, endurance, reliability, and ride comfort. Using TTC's tracks eliminates the interferences, delays, and safety issues encountered on an operating rail system. ]]>

Ehra-Lessien Test Track
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By: DonMartini
@ 2007-02-06 11:59:23
The Ehra-Lessien (sometimes simply 'Ehra') test track facility is located near Wolfsburg, Germany in the district Gifhorn, and is owned by Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG). It is located near to the headquarters of VAG.

The facility features a large variety of road surfaces and curves to test vehicles. More significantly, there is an unbroken straight of 9 km in length, on which the top speed of the very fastest of supercars may be determined.

This is where the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 hit a top speed of 253 mph (407 km/h)! Don't believe it? Check the link!

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DAF Test Track
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By: DonMartini
@ 2007-02-01 09:20:51
DAF Trucks are tested here.]]>

DAF Test Track
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By: DonMartini
@ 2007-02-01 09:20:51
DAF Trucks are tested here.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/daf-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/daf-test-track/ Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:20:51 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/daf-test-track/ 51.54569500 5.53268900 <![CDATA[Michelin Centre de Technologie de Ladoux]]>

Michelin Centre de Technologie de Ladoux

BEV

Michelin Centre de Technologie de Ladoux
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@ 2007-01-26 11:45:46]]>

BEV

Michelin Centre de Technologie de Ladoux
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@ 2007-01-26 11:45:46]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/michelin-centre-de-technologie-de-ladoux/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/michelin-centre-de-technologie-de-ladoux/ Fri, 26 Jan 2007 11:45:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/michelin-centre-de-technologie-de-ladoux/ 45.84872000 3.13604500 <![CDATA[Test Track]]>

BEV

Test Track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-01-25 12:36:47]]>

BEV

Test Track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-01-25 12:36:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/test-track-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/test-track-2/ Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:36:47 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/test-track-2/ 44.53285500 11.31222600 <![CDATA[Driver training course]]>

Driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-01-21 01:59:19]]>

Driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-01-21 01:59:19]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-1/ Sun, 21 Jan 2007 01:59:19 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/driver-training-course-1/ 35.10605500 136.95083000 <![CDATA[Giant driver training course]]>

Giant driver training course
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@ 2007-01-21 01:57:42]]>

Giant driver training course
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-01-21 01:57:42]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-driver-training-course/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-driver-training-course/ Sun, 21 Jan 2007 01:57:42 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-driver-training-course/ 35.10760400 137.00757400 <![CDATA[Military tracked vehicles on unusual test track]]>

Military tracked vehicles on unusual test track
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@ 2007-01-21 01:24:22]]>

Military tracked vehicles on unusual test track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-01-21 01:24:22]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/military-tracked-vehicles-on-unusual-test-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/military-tracked-vehicles-on-unusual-test-track/ Sun, 21 Jan 2007 01:24:22 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/military-tracked-vehicles-on-unusual-test-track/ 51.33651700 9.48508500 <![CDATA[Unusual location for a driver training track]]>

Unusual location for a driver training track

Unusual location for a driver training track
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-01-11 11:22:51
These types of tracks are fairly standard driver training course. But zoom out and look where this one is. It is on the very top of an isolated mountain. I'm guessing the buildings to the south are some kind of military post and the course is for training their guys.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unusual-location-for-a-driver-training-track/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unusual-location-for-a-driver-training-track/ Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:22:51 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unusual-location-for-a-driver-training-track/ 38.22853100 20.50213000 <![CDATA[Bosch Testtrack]]>

Bosch Testtrack
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By: gamma
@ 2007-01-01 13:44:59
The 94-hectare Boxberg site has 24 hectares of test tracks.
The location is surrounded by an oval high-speed track
3 kilometres long. All the other test tracks are arranged inside this.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bosch-testtrack/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bosch-testtrack/ Mon, 01 Jan 2007 13:44:59 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bosch-testtrack/ 49.44558400 9.63535300