Just a few days after we transformed San Diego’s Naval Air Station for NASCAR into one of the most unique venues on the motorsport calendar, Roadgrip USA returned to complete the final phase of the project: restoring the base to its normal operational condition.
At North Island, that meant carefully removing the temporary sporting lines and race markings installed for NASCAR with ultra-high-pressure water blasters. This method removes every trace of paint without affecting the surface underneath.
We then reinstated the permanent markings and raised pavement markers used throughout the active military facility.
These markings provide clear guidance for vehicles and restore the site’s established traffic management system following the temporary changes required for the motorsport event.
The result is a clean, clearly defined marking system that supports the operational demands of one of the United States’ busiest naval aviation facilities.
As part of the reinstatement works, Roadgrip also installed new raised pavement markers (RPMs).
These provide additional lane definition and improve driver guidance, particularly during night-time operation and adverse weather conditions.
Each RPM is fixed using a PPG Bundy Pad (a specialist thermoplastic pad that is heated until it becomes workable before being bonded to the pavement surface). Once the material reaches the correct temperature, the raised pavement marker is accurately positioned onto the pad, creating a strong mechanical bond as the material cools and hardens.
This process provides excellent adhesion while helping the marker withstand the repeated traffic loading experienced on busy roadways.
Whether working on airport pavements, military facilities, highways or world-class race circuits, the same principles apply: precision, durability and an understanding that surface markings are operational assets, not simply paint on the ground.
Contact our global team to discuss your race circuit requirements, or visit Roadgrip Motorsport or Roadgrip Airports to see our latest projects.
