VHT TrackBite is a form of resin used to increase the traction control of tracks used in drag racing and other forms of motor sports. TrackBite is also used as a direct spray applied to the tires of a vehicle to increase the ability of the vehicle to grip the track and produce faster races and higher speeds.
TrackBite is a biodegradable resin that remains attached to the track it is applied to for the period it remains damp and sticky. TrackBite can be applied to a racetrack without heavy rains removing the chemical; TrackBite remains damp and sticky for a period of weeks. The substance is designed to create a surface of friction between the rubber of a vehicle's tires and the surface of the racetrack, according to Bazell Race Fuels. The increase in friction between the track and the tires of the vehicle allows an increase in grip that produces faster speeds on both straight drag strips and oval race tracks.
The application of TrackBite can be made directly to a track surface or applied directly to the tires of a motor vehicle to improve traction. When applied to the concrete and asphalt surface of a racetrack the chemical can be sprayed directly onto the track or applied with a roller. For use on the tires of a vehicle TrackBite can be applied using a roller or brush to apply it directly to the tire, Jegs reports. When the resin is applied to a track the benefits for a racetrack owner include the ability of TrackBite to seal the track surface and provide a protection against deterioration of the concrete and asphalt caused by vehicles racing over the surface.
TrackBite is used by both competitors racing vehicles on a racetrack and the promoters who are staging races, Bazell Race Fuels reports. During the first decade of the 21st century, TrackBite was applied to tracks that saw major speed records broken in the U.S. and around the world. TrackBite resin is approved for use by the IHRA drag racing association.
VHT TrackBite is manufactured by the PJ1 company, which was founded by P.J. Harvey in the 1970s. PJ1 is a specialist in the production of vehicle oils and special chemical compounds for commercial and industrial use. The organizations that have used PJ1 produced chemicals include the U.S. Air Force for its stealth and B-2 bomber airplanes, and NASA for use with the space shuttle.
