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 January
Test Days at Daytona:
With the excitement of 24 Hours of Daytona just around the corner, PRS
Customers went strong during the January Test Days.
The No. 1 TELMEX/Target Chip Ganassi car driven by Scott Pruett
turned the fastest lap of the weekend with a 1:41.232.
Turning the second fastest lap with a 1:41.277 was the No. 9
Toshiba Pontiac Riley, driven by Ryan Briscoe.
AJ Allmendinger, in the No. 6 Michael
Shank Racing Ford Riley, turned the third fastest lap of the
weekend with a time of 1:41.555.
Overall PRS customers claimed 17 of the top 20 spots in virtually
every practice race. With an
outcome like this, we are eager to see what 24 Hours of Daytona bring.
Precision
Race Services Organizes Charity Event:
Precision Race Services, Inc. organizes a charity event to benefit
Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan. The “I’m Thankful” event (www.imthankful.org)
will take place Friday, August 31, 2007 at the Rattlesnake Club (www.rattlesnakeclub.com
) in Detroit, MI. Stewart Francke (www.stewartfrancke.com)
and the Regular Boys will be providing the entertainment for the night. A
great way to kick off the Belle Isle Grand Prix weekend in Detroit!!!
Come be a part of the great night! Great Food, Awesome Music, Celebrity
Guests! Please visit the “I’m Thankful” event website (www.imthankful.org)
for all the news and details
Life
Racing and Precision Race Services, Inc introduces the new PDU8 and the
newest version of the Configuration Software.
The PDU8 is a smaller version of the original PDU32. The PDU8 has all the
same great features as the PDU32, and has a stud for the main power inlet
instead of the Autosport connector. The newest version of configuration
software (for both the PDU32 & PDU8) now allows the user to use a
schematic package to define the operation of the unit. Additionally, CAN
messages can also be used as inputs to control PDU outputs. Download this
flyer (PDU
Power Controllers) to see all the details about these new
products. Look for the Life Racing ad in the “Race Engine Technology”
magazine.
Coastal
Craft Welded Aluminum Boats becomes an E-Plex Customer:
Coastal Craft Welded Aluminum Boats (www.coastalcraft.com)
has purchased an E-Plex system for the next 42’ yacht they are building.
Coastal Craft expects this boat to be completed in early September.
Along with the E-Plex system, this yacht will also be the first aluminum
yacht in North America that will be powered by the Volvo Penta IPS System
(www.volvo.com/volvopenta/na/en-us/marineengines/Volvo_Penta_IPS).
Coastal Craft plans to install the E-Plex system in all of their boat
manufacturing going forward. Stay tuned for pictures of the installation
and the completed yacht.
Motec
unveils Advanced Central Logger and Versatile Input Module:
Motec unveils the ACL (Advanced Central Logger) and the VIM (Versatile
Input Module) and begins the delivery of sold units. The ACL is a logger
that connects to other Motec CAN devices including the SDL, ADL2, E888,
E816, and VIM to name a few. This logger can have up to 8 Gig of storage
and communicates with the user’s laptop via Ethernet. The VIM has 24
analog inputs and 2 digital inputs, and can have sample rates up to 5000
Hz. One IRL team is already using the ACL and VIM, and PRS is working to
get some more units into action at OEM car manufacturers/suppliers and
race teams in all series. For more information download this flyer (Motec
Central Logging System)
September 6, 2006: The Life Racing Power
Distribution Unit (PDU) is a multi channel solid state power switch with
microprocessor control, designed to provide intelligent switch and fuse
functions for 12V common ground systems. 32 power outputs are
independently controlled based on 32 logic inputs. Current flow on all
active outputs is measured and fusing applied based on configurable
current limits, inrush and trip times. A dual purpose fault light
output/manual reset input is provided. All input and output states and
currents are provided on RS232 and CAN datastreams for connection to
logging or telemetry systems.
Sunsation
Powerboats Launches F4 Model
Sunsation Powerboats Launches its newest model
the F4. This 43' boat employs the E-Plex system to control all of the
cabin electrical functions. Race to Sunsation Powerboats' website to drool
over the new F4: (www.sunsationboats.com/modf4.htm)
Outerlimits
Employs E-Plex in 42', 46' and 51'
Outerlimitsmakes the
E-Plex system standard equipment on every 42', 46' and 51' offshore boat
they manufacture beginning January 2006. Each of these models debut at the
Miami Boat Show Feb. 2006 Take a cruise through Outerlimits website to see
these exquisite Offshore boats: (www.outerlimitspowerboats.com)
PRS
Named Value Added Reseller (VAR) for E-Plex Product Line by Airpax SCS
E-Plex is the
next-generation multiplexing technology for complex vehicles and
equipment. The E-Plex product line is comprised of intuitive user
interfaces, power distribution modules, machine interface modules, sensors
and software. These components electronically connect engines, generators,
lighting, HVAC, audio/video and other equipment. The result is a seamless
monitoring and control solution with dramatically increased system
functionality. Currently the E-Plex product line is geared toward the
marine and motorcoach markets, but other vehicles could certainly benefit
from this technology.
As a VAR, PRS
is responsible for Technical Sales, System Integration, and Product
Delivery to OEM’s that wish to employ the E-Plex technology. Our sales
and engineering departments work with each OEM to develop a custom E-Plex
solution to meet the specific needs of the OEM’s vessels or vehicles.
Start your journey toward the most cutting edge vehicle electronics
solution with a test drive on Airpax SCS’s website:
(www.airpax.net/site/control/index.html)
Corvette C6R Team Heads to Le
Mans
June 15, 2005: The Corvette C6R Team (www.prattmiller.com)
starts Practice for the 2005 24 Hours of Le Mans (www.lemans.org/accueil/index.html
) which will start at 4:00 PM Saturday June 18th. The team
has returned to defend its GT1 win here in 2004, and is hopeful of
bringing home their 4th GT1 (GTS) victory in the past 5
years. Jim Kelly of Precision Race Services, Inc. is in Le Mans as a
team member responsible for electrical support on both the #63 and #64
cars. He will also perform the job of Fireman on the #64 car during the
practice days and the race. Precision Race Services, Inc. customers
have won the GT1 (GTS) class of this race, 6 of the last 7 years.
June 16, 2005: Le Mans Update: Rainy weather limited the number of laps
that the Corvette C6R team ran during the 2 practice sessions on
Wednesday June 15, 2005. In the slightly dryer second practice session
both the 63 & 64 car had each of their drivers complete their required
number of laps (3) to qualify them for the race event. After the
completion of these laps, the cars waited for better track conditions to
return to practice. Better conditions never came before the final
checkered flag of the evening at Midnight. Even the top LM1 teams were
a full 30 seconds off their expected pace.
Tune in to the Speed Channel at 10 AM (EDT) on Saturday June 18, to
catch the start of the 73rd 24 Hours of Le Mans, and stay up
all night and watch or return to your TV to catch the spectacular finish
Sunday morning at 10 AM EDT.
PRS
Delivers Electrical System for Riley Technologies DP Chassis 18
May 27, 2005: PRS delivers another complete Daytona Prototype
electrical system to Riley Technologies (http://www.rileytech.com/).
This latest delivery is scheduled to be installed into Chassis 18.
Chassis 18 has been manufactured with a Pontiac Engine, Bosch Engine
management, and a Motec data acquisition system. After the Glen 6 Hour
finish with the top 6 spots going to Riley Technologies chassis, you
need to get you order for this chassis in soon.
Pratt &
Miller Delivers Pontiac GTO Chassis to TRG for Brumos Porsche 250 at
Daytona June 30th
June 1, 2005: The first Pratt & Miller built Pontiac GTO’s went to
shakedown at Mid-Ohio in the hands of TRG (http://www.prattmiller.com &
http://www.theracersgroup.com). The brand new cars outfitted with their
IPU-16 (www.addengineering.com ) for power management and their Motec (www.motec.com)
data acquisition systems, ran flawlessly in preparation for their debut
at the Brumos Porsche 250 race at Daytona on June 30th, 2005.
PRS Designs IPU-16 Into Show Car Chassis
PRS has won a contract with a California based Show Car manufacturer to
incorporate the IPU-16, Intelligent Power Unit, into a show car’s
electrical system. Due to the secrecy of the project not much more can
be reported at this time. Watch for more developments as the summer
rolls along.
PRS
Delivers First Wiring Looms for Trans-AM Spec Fuel Injection System
Motec
Announces Tire Monitoring System and Sensors
PRS
Manufactures Freq to Voltage Converter for Motec Systems
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