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a closer look at Cobalt friction technologies


Cobalt Friction Technologies is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance brake friction compounds for professional motorsports and club racing applications.  The uncompromising performance and quality of Cobalt Friction's products, along with their industry-leading technical support and product knowledge, is well known in professional motorsports.  The Cobalt XR-Series of carbon-ceramic friction materials represent a significant advancement in the evolution of motorsports bake pad technology, delivering unparalleled consistency and friction stability over the broadest operating temperature range in the industry.  In fact, over half of the Grand Am CTSCC teams in Street Tuner and Grand Sport classes have selected Cobalt Friction as their exclusive supplier for racing brake pads over the past 3 years; the 2010 Championship winning teams in both ST and GS were equipped with Cobalt XR-Series materials.  Cobalt Friction is also dominant in professional formula car racing, at witnessed by the sheer dominance during the 2010 Firestone IndyLights Series, with Cobalt-equipped teams winning 11 out of 13 races, as well as the 2010 Championship Title.

 

The #4 Blue Dodge Challenger sits on the rack at our Deland race facility, getting finishing touches for race day.
TPN RACING BLACKFOREST - THE CARS

2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8


Series: Grand Am
Class: GS
Engine: 6.1 Hemi
Transmission: Tremec T6060
Weight: 3200 lbs
Top Speed: 175 mph



2011 Ford Mustang GT


Series: Grand Am
Class: GT Prep 2
Engine:  5.0 Cammer / Boss 302
Transmission: Xtrac  427 Sequential
Weight:  2650 lbs
Top Speed: 190 mph