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Test Track

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Test Track is an attraction located in [[Epcot]]. If your looking for the pavilion that houses the attraction see: [[Test Track (Pavilion)]].
 
{{Template:Infobox Disney ride |
| image=Testrack.jpg
| caption='''The exterior of Test Track.'''
| land=Future World
| cost=Over 100 Million
| park= Epcot
| fastpass=Yes
| opened= March 17, 1999
| height_requirement=40
| soft_opened= December 19, 1998
| theme = Vehicle Test Facility
| type= High speed car ride
| guests_per_vehicle = 6
| sponsor= General Motors
| custom_label_1 = Replaced
| custom_value_1 = [[World of Motion]]
}}
==Attraction History==
Construction on the interior track began on March 4, 1996, and the exterior track was finished 25 days later. Although construction of was continuing on schedule, problems with the attractions tires (which could not withstand the rigor of the ride) and the computer system, led to major setbacks. On October 28, 1996 a single car test run was held, although the attraction was nowhere near completion. Even though on February 14, 1997 the show instillation was complete, when May rolled around Test Track was still not open. In fact the only change that guests could see, was the removal of the "Opening in May 1997" sign and the addition of a "Opening Soon" sign.
 
[[Image:Testtrackconcept.jpg|thumb|200px|Test Track concept art.]]
By 1998 the attraction was still not open, but the concept art and videos shown in the Test Track Preview Center were updated. Guests also began to see Test Track merchandise available at a cart outside of the pavilion. Finally, in December of 1998 the ride was complete. The large mural on the outside of the building was removed, and soft openings for guests and cast members began. Although complete, Test Track broke down frequently, and took a long time to restart. This pushed back the opening of the attraction once again to March of 1999. After three years of construction, Test Track was officially dedicated on March 17, 1999. On hand for the event was NASCAR driver Richard Petty and supermodels Christine Brinkley, Angie Everhart, Carol Alt, and Frederique. Musical bands Earth, Wind and Fire and The Spinners played as fireworks flew over Epcot.
'''Brake Test'''- The next tests that guests go through is the brake test. First, the cars anti-lock braking system is turned off as the car tries to navigate through a cone course. With the system off, the car knocks over many cones. Next, the anti-lock braking is turned back on and the car is easily able to navigate the course. After completing the second course, guests watch an instant replay of the tests, to reinforce how important the anti-lock breaking system is.
[[Image:Testtrackspeed.jpg|thumb|200px|Guests on the "speed lap" portion of Test Track.]]
'''Environmental Chambers'''- After going through the brake test, guests enter the Environmental Chambers. Here, they are exposed to extreme heat (110°F), extreme cold (10°F) and they are even sprayed with a corrosion mist by robots.