Tire Rack One Lap of America is an eight-day competition showcasing some of the fastest street-legal cars on some of America’s most challenging racetracks. The event tests the endurance of the vehicles and their drivers as they transit from venue to venue for over 3,500 miles at legal speeds as well as timing their performance at premier racetracks including Daytona International Speedway.
Many drivers will be looking to buy car battery that is lighter than the standard battery and improves the racecar’s performance. The Braille Lightweight Racing Battery is designed with acid-free technology for use in extreme lightweight vehicles and full racecars. Weighing only 6 lbs., this car battery has been used by drivers who have competed in the following events:
• FIA Formula Racing
• Speed World Challenge Series
• SCCA ProRally Series
• NASA Touring Cars
And
Braille batteries are sure to be a great option for all drivers competing in One Lap of America's challenging days of competition.
A car battery from Braille’s Endurance Series is suitable for daily driving and for racing.
The Braille Endurance Series batteries in Group 48 are designed as a perfect Original Equipment (O.E.) replacement option for increased power and reliability in all weather conditions. Group 49 batteries offer over 100 amp hour rating – the highest in Braille’s AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) line of batteries.
Both options provide race-winning technology that help eliminate corrosion on terminals and are environmentally safe and maintenance-free. The batteries meet the strictest racing battery and street safety standards and are built using recycled lead and plastic for less waste.
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Is your car battery ready for racing season?
A new lightweight racing battery intended for race events can save a driver precious pounds in their competition vehicle. Improving the performance of many race vehicles and providing custom car and vintage vehicle owners a car battery with acid-free technology, the racing batteries from Braille offer a wide variety of options.
Regardless if you are ready to buy a car battery for racing season or for every day use, Tire Rack offers many Braille products to suit your driving style.
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Braille racing and automotive batteries were created to give the user enhanced performance from their electrical system, as well as enhancing the overall level of handling from the car by reducing the weight.
When buying a
car battery, one must take into account its intended usage. If your intended purpose is pure racing, and the battery is only used to keep the car's electrical
system going throughout the competition, Braille makes the Lightweight Racing series to fill this need. From 6 lbs. to 21 lbs., they will save precious pounds from your competition vehicle. Some of the heavier models pack enough punch to use as a street battery in warmer weather.
See technical specifications on each model.
If you are buying a car battery for year-round usage, Braille offers the
Endurance series, which are hearty enough to use year-round. Utilizing the same clean, no corrosion technologies, the batteries gain weight over the racing series, but are still lighter than many
other traditional car batteries. They are a sealed-cell battery with sufficient power for year-round usage, and are made from environmentally friendly recycled materials.
The Braille Lightweight Racing Battery is 10-30 pounds lighter than a standard battery of equal power and it is suitable for race use where weight savings are important. In custom car applications it allows for flexibility in mounting location as well.
A wide range of power ratings from 527 to 1380 cold cranking amps and weighing from 6 lbs. to 21 lbs. provides a lot of flexibility when choosing the right battery for your application. Many sizes are offered in standard case and carbon fiber wrap and include mounts.
Braille batteries offer true deep-cycling ability over the entire life of the battery. The vibration-resistant power posts resist the cracking and deterioration common to many lightweight batteries used in harsh automotive environments. The battery is a sealed unit that can be mounted in any position safely using its adjustable automotive terminal posts.
Braille batteries include a one-year free replacement limited warranty that is not pro-rated.
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Tire Rack were developed to provide demanding drivers the power they need in a smaller, lighter package for both race and street applications. Braille batteries provide the highest energy-to-weight ratio of any sealed lead acid battery available today. When speed counts, weight is the enemy, so when selecting a Braille battery you can rest assured that due to i's lower weight, it will enhance your acceleration, braking, and handling.
If you are looking for performance you can feel, check out our selection of
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No matter how detailed your race vehicle is, there's only one thing your performance truly depends on—a good racing battery. And
Braille Auto Development knows exactly how to make one. As you know, braille is a form of communication that utilizes touch. Applying this idea to every battery they create, Braille is able to offer drivers performance they can truly feel on the track.
Braille studies every aspect of a race car as it runs the track and the result is a battery that provides a competitive advantage—it's much more lightweight than any other battery on the market. And on the track, the lighter you are, the faster you'll go.
Tire Rack offers a variety of different Braille racing batteries and mounting kits. And not only is every Braille battery extremely lightweight, it also features heavy-duty vibration resistant power posts that resist cracking and other forms of deterioration. Shop the selection to find a racing battery you won't be disappointed in.
"I installed the Braille Lightweight Racing Battery (15 lbs.) into my daily drive. I searched the Internet and found these had really good reviews. When I received the battery I was shocked how little it was! The mounting bracket took a minute to figure out but once it was adjusted for the battery it mounted right were my factory battery was with the hooks provided. Overall, I saved about 16 pounds which is awesome. The auto posts included were a nice touch and everything seemed thought out pretty well." — Tire Rack Consumer Review, AK
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Braille Batteries are some of the most durable, versatile and light batteries on the market for your racer or weekend warrior! Have a New Ford Mustang
Shelby GT500 and looking to save some weight somewhere? Braille could be your first step! You could shave 20+ lbs just by dong a simple battery change!
So you need to mount your battery on its side in your BMW M Roadster but are concerned about acid leakage?
Braille would be the perfect solution! For autocross, road racing, drag racing or just the weekend warrior weight savings is always a concern and your ally in performance. Look through the
web site and see which size battery would be perfect for your RACING and weight shaving needs! Be sure to confirm the cranking amps and see just how much weight you can save.
Make today the day you check your car battery. It's the heartbeat of your car, and it should be in excellent shape. Tire Rack stocks a number of batteries from Braille Auto, all of which are ready to ship from one of our distribution centers.
Every Braille battery features an energy-to-weight ratio that leads the industry. Enhanced Mat Technology increases the surface area on the lead plates, while full-frame power path grids increase cranking power. And thanks to high-density oxide, you'll get true deep-cycling ability throughout the life of the battery.
In addition, the Braille Lightweight Racing Battery series (also appropriate for daily use) weighs in at a significantly lower number than most auto batteries. But with heavy-duty vibration resistant power posts, these batteries steer clear of cracking and deterioration...both common occurrences in lightweight batteries.
Though not as lightweight, the Braille Endurance Series is also a perfect fit for daily drivers and racers. Not only are they highly reliable, they offer a longer battery life and are built using recycled lead and plastic for less waste and lowered costs.
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