Peeking behind Chevy's curtains

[FLRacingFan]

We've seen Ford's a lot over the last few years so it's cool to see Chevy's.
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Nestled in the heart of the Huntersville, North Carolina, business park is an office building like many others. But its exterior and the name on the door give away nothing regarding what's inside.

This is the home of the Chevrolet simulator.

It's a typical office space, complete with a waiting area and receptionist. There are a kitchen area and conference room, as well as other working areas. But then there's a room where numerous computers and screens are set up. Through a bank of windows, it stares into an even bigger room where the simulator sits.

The simulator itself is the ****pit of a race car. Drivers climb in like they would a car, strap in with the same seat belts, look at the same digital dash, and use a standard steering wheel. The shifting mechanism even came from Hendrick Motorsports. Once inside, the top comes down completing the car look with the roof, windshield cut out, and driver's side window complete with window net.

The simulator's environment is as close to the real thing as it can be. And coupled with NASCAR's move away from testing, the simulator has become an increasingly popular tool.

Full: http://www.racer.com/more/viewpoints/item/142395-crandall-peeking-behind-chevy-s-curtains

 

[aunty dive]

Thanks for posting that.

Red Byron never saw that one coming.

 

[Team Penske]

Dale Jr uses it. Tell me something positive.