Michelin Laurens Proving Grounds (MLPG) in South Carolina is a 3,200-acre destination for testing, driver training, product launch events and more. With easy airport access and a temperate climate, it’s an ideal venue for testing year-round, including most days during the winter. There are more than a dozen individual wet, dry, and off-road test tracks supported by state-of-the-art technology and a highly experienced staff of engineers, professional test drivers and support personnel. Some highlights of the facility are a certified ISO 10844-2014 noise surface, an SAE J2263 coast down track, a multi-surface wet braking area, a large VDA pad, a 2-mile dry road course, a wet road course, a low mu wet skid pad, and multiple off-road obstacles and trails. Rentable garages include office space and a lift, and fuel is available onsite as well as BEV Level 2 (AC) and Level 3 (DC) chargers. Additionally, MLPG offers SAE J3300 driver certifications as well as customizable driver training and is a perfect location to host product launch events with the fantastic Greenville, South Carolina less than an hour away. For organizations concerned about security and privacy, the facility was designed from the ground up with 24/7 security onsite, perimeter fencing and a forest to shield against prying eyes. In addition, trained emergency medical technicians are onsite 7 days a week from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, with additional special coverage available by arrangement. Because customers have all of these resources at their disposal, they can focus exclusively on accomplishing their objectives efficiently and successfully, instead of having to arrange for everything on their own. For further details or to inquire about Michelin Laurens Proving Grounds, please visit www.michelinpg.com.
