Joe Gibbs Racing extends partnership with Mahr Inc.

PROVIDENCE, RI – September 6, 2018 –  Mahr Inc., a provider of dimensional metrology solutions, announced today a three-year extension of the company’s long-standing technology partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) to ensure the ultimate quality of designs for its racing teams through the use of metrology. Over the last 16 years, the organizations have collaborated to deliver the most precise and reliable parts to power one of today’s most successful racings teams with four NASCAR Cup Series championships, five NASCAR XFINITY Series championships and more than 270 wins across NASCAR’s top two national racing series in its 27-year history. The organization also is home to the JGRMX motocross/supercross team, the second largest type of racing in the United States.

JGR’s 400,000-square-foot race shop handles the manufacturing of 90 percent of the racecar and motorcycle parts and pieces with almost 2,000 different parts and pieces. The Joe Gibbs Racing team leverages Mahr’s precision measurement tools to make sure all parts and pieces are being manufactured properly. Whether manufactured on-site or purchased from an outside party, all parts go directly to the metrology department for 100 percent inspection before being assembled.

“Mahr has been a great partner for more than 16 years and helps Joe Gibbs Racing to ensure that the highest quality parts are going into our cars and motorcycles with optimal performance,” said Mark Bringle, technical sponsorship and marketing director at Joe Gibbs Racing. “We are excited to continue to work with the top-notch people at Mahr who are true partners to our engineering team in assuring the safety of our racecars and motorcycles during the production process.” 

JGR’s state-of-the-art metrology lab features Mahr hand tools like micrometers and calipers at all 35 stations. Precision measurement tools including the MarForm MMQ 400 Universal Form Measuring Machines are used to check valves and the MarForm Primar is deployed to evaluate cranks and cams. JGR engineers also utilize MarShaft SCOPE 250 plus optical shaft measuring machines, MarSurf XR20 systems for the evaluation of roughness and MarSurf XC20 systems for evaluation of contour profiles on a variety of parts. Mahr equipment is also instrumental in evaluating critical but hard-to-reach areas in the engine.  

Mahr’s metrology know-how, engineering talent and time and the quality of the company’s product have been integral in the performance of pit stops, as parts on pit row have to be precise, faster stronger and lighter. The innovative custom designs developed by Joe Gibbs Racing are inspected and validated by Mahr tools, leading to success on the track.

Attendees of the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2018 can visit Mahr in booth 135608 and take a photo with the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 18 M&Ms Toyota Camry driven by Kyle Busch. Those that post images to Twitter with #MahrWins will be entered to win official Joe Gibbs Racing memorabilia.