Southwestern Sprint Car Racer Trusts Intercomp Setup Equipment
New Mexico Sprint Car driver Josh Grady began his racing journey at age 14 behind the wheel of a Dwarf Car. At 16, his father bought him a 360 engine for a winged Sprint Car and he never looked back. Now in his thirties, he owns and races both winged and non-winged Sprint Cars and says his Intercomp RFX® Wireless Billet Scale System and Digital Air Gauge are his two most important pieces of setup equipment for reaching peak performance. Whether at the shop or the racetrack, these are the tools he relies on most.
“My Intercomp scales and air gauge absolutely help me maximize my racecar’s performance due to their consistent accuracy while remaining easy to use. It’s critical for me to scale my cars before every race to know – without a doubt – where my chassis and suspension are from a setup standpoint. It gives me that extra bit of confidence when battling for the win, knowing that I am working from a solid baseline setting.”– Josh Grady, Winged & Non-Winged Sprint Car Driver
During the week leading up to a race, Grady uses his Intercomp RFX® Wireless scale system to prepare both his winged and non-winged sprint cars in his shop. Built-in Bluetooth® technology simplifies access to weight data on his mobile device, allowing him to capture and share setup information with his team. He also packs the scales in his trailer for every race, relying on their ±0.1% accuracy to confirm proper chassis setup before hitting the track. While some competitors choose not to use scales, Grady says the data gives him confidence to push his car closer to its limits.
Tire tuning is another critical element of racecar setup. Sprint Car drivers rely on wide rear tires to transfer significant horsepower into forward motion. Grady uses his Intercomp Digital Air Gauge to dial in optimal tire pressures. With 0.1% accuracy and resolution down to 0.01 PSI, the gauge allows for precise adjustments that directly impact handling and performance.
With his Intercomp RFX® Wireless Scale System and Digital Air Gauge, Josh Grady can maximize his racecar’s potential while gaining the confidence to compete at the highest level. “In my experience, Intercomp outperforms other brands by combining the latest setup technology in an extremely rugged, consistent, accurate, and easy-to-use package,” says Grady as he continues to push for more wins.