Here in the United States, car races are in abundance. Whether it be amateur or professional, you are sure to have come across car races in one walk of life or another. If you are a racing enthusiast who owns a racing car, then you need to know the upkeep your car requires. Maintaining the battery in good working condition is very important to ensure your car remains functional. Here are some benefits of using an AGM battery for your racing car, including the battery basics and how it can benefit your car in the long run.
What is an absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery?
AGM batteries are lead-acid power units that have been proven to be superior to other batteries when it comes to racing cars. They are particularly able to provide superior levels of power to both stop-start applications and vehicles. They are effective at powering racing cars because of their ability to support high electrical demands with reliability and consistency.
They are lightweight
When purchasing a racing car battery, you want to get a battery that is lightweight yet gives you huge bursts of starting power and still can support electronics in your car for long periods of time. Your choice is the AGM battery, and it’s not hard to see why. These batteries are made of glass mat cushions and ultra-thin lead plates that are squeezed inside the battery occupying little space yet using enough lead. The result is that the more lead can be squeezed into the battery, the more the power output.
Less weight lowers the center of gravity resulting in improved performance and driving handling in motor vehicles. This is a great advantage to racing enthusiasts as drivers can save up to 30lbs off in the car’s front-end weight.
More design features
AGM batteries are designed to meet racing cars’ needs. They come with dual removable terminal posts. Any battery can be easily mounted on horizontal and vertical designs, allowing drivers to firmly mount the battery in any racing car’s electrical system and engine. These batteries are maintenance-free as they only need to be charged regularly giving drivers time to concentrate on racing. The stainless steel terminals ensure that corrosion is not an issue and there is high bolt torque. Are you interested in purchasing an AGM battery? Browse our online store to view our different offers.