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Ariel Atom North American Headquarters to locate at VIRginia International Raceway
DANVILLE, VA. - TMI AutoTech, Inc., the new, exclusive manufacturers of the "Ariel Atom 3" supercar for North America, announced that its operations will be headquartered at VIRginia International Raceway's Raceplex industrial park.

"We are thrilled that the Ariel Atom 3 is going to be built here at VIR," said track General Manager Josh Lief. "The car is one of the most exciting cars available to the public. Its performance level makes it a great match for VIR's challenge." Lief continued, commenting that: "the Ariel Atom Experience is one of the most thrilling track days anyone has staged at VIR. We anticipate a long and happy relationship with them."

Selected from among other locations across the U.S. and Canada, the VIR location will be used for (<delete>) the Ariel Atom Experience, a way for customers to discover the thrill of driving an Ariel Atom on the track. Clients experience the cars and track after classroom instruction from professional race drivers and are guided through the steps of learning how to drive the cars quickly and safely on VIR's scenic course. At a curb weight of only 1,400 pounds and with as much as 300 horsepower coming from their supercharged GM Ecotec or new Honda two-liter engines, the cars, even in basic spec, are capable of accelerating from zero to 60 mph in under three seconds.

If watching races on TV and talking about it around the water cooler just doesn't fill your need for speed any longer, the Ariel Atom Experience is just the ticket. Designed as a safe and thrilling day for novices and seasoned high-performance drivers alike, the Experience includes:
A fleet of new track-equipped Ariel Atoms
One-on-one professional instruction
Extensive track time driving the Atom
Use of custom driving equipment
Gourmet food & refreshments
Comfortable "pro racing" trackside hospitality facilities
Professional event photography In-car video and more.

TMI AutoTech plans to occupy an existing building at Raceplex with plans to invest $1.5 million in machinery and building modifications. The company will employ 75% of their staff locally. VIR will serve as a host location for future gatherings of Ariel Atom owners and prospective owners. TMI Autotech, Inc. will also be doing business with various support businesses in the region. "We will need metal stamping, bending, forming and fabrication services along with sub-assembly and other services to support our business", explained Dave Goadby, President & CEO of TMI AutoTech, Inc.

 

AA is SIIIIICK stuff !

 

in case you haven't seen one

 

OOOHHH! I"ll be driving one of those in a few months when they come to PIR (Portland International raceway)...my wife got me track day in one for this past Christmas - FTW!!!!!!!!!!

www.arielatomexperience.com)

here's Top Gear's reveiw/drive of it: http://youtube.com/watch?v=WaWoo82zNUA&feature=related

 

Maybe they will become a bit more affordable.

 

ok, did you not see my thread in other vehicles??



https://my350z.com/forum/other-vehicles/336286-ariel-atom-to-be-built-in-the-us.html

 

i sheepishly admit I did not know there was a "other vehicles" forum. My ooops. Well lets just consdier this, spreading the wealth hehe