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Australian company could provide Albert Park with lighting

Australian company could provide Albert Park with lighting

13 December 2007

The Australian Grand Prix might become a night grand prix after all. An Australian company, Hella Australia, has developed an innovative trackside illumination system that is being pitched for grand prix work, but could revolutionise night coverage of a wide range of sports.

The reflector system is said to be safe, immune to blackouts, shadow-free and compatible for live TV coverage.

The company has already ran a secret test at the Calder Park Raceway (Australia) in November, which involved Red Bull F1 driver Mark Webber and former world motorcycle champion Mick Doohan according to Australian newspaper Herald Sun. Hella Australia has submitted the results to the FIA, for certification of its system. "We have shown it can be done. That is the most important thing," Hella Australia spokesman Thomas Plessinger told the Herald Sun. "A year ago it was a dream, but now we know it's realistic. We are submitting our technical measurements and television footage to the FIA and Formula One management and we are waiting for their response," Plessinger said.


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