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Full-Lock
& Brian Smith

For over a decade, Full-Lock has been expertly providing in-depth vehicle testing, setup analysis, and driver training and coaching. Owner, Brian Smith has worldwide experience and elite training.

Full-Lock Owner hits Top Speed

Full-Lock is . . . Precision.  Skill.  Experience.

Brian is one of the few drivers in the world to have been trained by Michelin’s prestigious test driver training program.  Beyond this training, he excelled at testing to become known as one of the best evaluators in an already elite field. He was entrusted with their BMW, Viper, race tire, and other programs.  In addition to testing, he has proven skills in racing with a smooth and fast driving style that has resulted in top finishes and prestigious accolades.  This combination of skills has led Brian to being effective at quickly and accurately analyzing car setups and evaluating their performance.

At Full-Lock, we stand above our competition and help our clients do the same. Test drivers have the rare skill set of being able to provide an accurate and precise analysis with suggestions for improvements or fixes.  Full-Lock drivers are not only quick but can effectively evaluate a driver and communicate how to improve.  Full-Lock  really is the proven leader in driving and testing excellence.

Keep reading to see some of the cars and vehicles Brian has tested as well as his impressive list of tracks he's driven.

Smith's Background

Miller Motorsport | General Manager | 2013 - Present
Carolina Motorsports Park | Operations Manager | 2007 - 2013
Full-Lock Industries, Inc.  | President | Driver | Engineer | 2001- Present
Michelin North America | Tire Test Driver | Development Engineer | 1997-2004
Rockwell Automation - Dodge Div. | Application and Sales Engineer | 1990-1997
University of South Carolina | B.S.  Mechanical Engineering | 1990
Professional Race Car Driver | 1989 - Present

Full-Lock's Client List

Dodge Motorsports | Hankook | Ford Racing | BF Goodrich | Michelin | Eaton Corporation | Hennessey Performance Engineering | BMW Performance Center | North American & South American BMW Drive Events | Turn One Track Events | Track Time Inc. | 24 Hours of Lemons | NARRA | Radical Cup USA
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Brian Smith, Owner
Full-Lock Industries, Inc.


Testing Services
Coaching Services
Management
Corp Events

Precision. Skill. Experience.

  • Performed full-scale tire and vehicle component testing
  • Consultant on performance driving, performance and chassis engineering for companies, teams and individuals
  • Administered evaluator training and provided driver coaching for corporations, teams, and individuals
  • Instructed at and coordinated for driving schools worldwide
  • Subjective Test Driver, assessed tires for handling, comfort, noise, wet and snow handling, braking, auto-x, deflated and max handling
  • Prepared written, detailed performance evaluations and enhancement recommendations for each test
  • Collaborated with engineers from Europe and Japan on tire development and testing
  • Test Driver for Michelin’s BMW and Daimler Chrysler tire programs
  • Development Driver for BFG and Michelin DOT race tires, oval track race tires, and drift competition tires
  • OE Driver, worked with auto manufacturer drivers and engineers to analyze tires and make changes
  • Advised and assisted with launch of Pilot Sport A/S and Pilot Sport II Tires
  • Lead testing team of 4 subjective drivers, 4 objective drivers and 1 technician
  • Set team objectives, evaluated performance, and resolved performance issues
  • Snow Test Coordinator, 3 years
  • Formulated testing plan for snow handling, coordinated logistics, set and maintained standards for testing quality
  • Conducted four week testing sessions at national and international locations
  • Developed tire testing manuals for max handling, auto-x, deflated handling and snow testing
  • Trained and certified drivers in each area
  • Established regional and national reputation at Carolina Motorsports Park as a host facility for testing, driving schools, coaching, special events, track days, and races

Full-Lock's Brian Smith is Your Testing Expert

Car and Tire Testing


 Viper Competition Coupe & ACR

SCCA World Challenge SRT-4, Viper, Corvette, Civic

GrandAm Rolex GT Porsche

Koni Challenge Mini Cooper S, Acura RSX, Mustang

SCCA A-Sedan Mustang and Camaro

SCCA Spec Racer Ford

SCCA IT class Corvette, 240Z, Golf, Spec Miata

Numerous SCCA Front Drive SS Cars

Panoz GT-RA

GT America (tube frame, 2700lbs., 500 HP)

Porsche 996 GT3

ASA and Super Late Model Stock Cars

IROC Stock Car

SCCA Pro Rally VW Golf and Toyota Supra

Viper GTS, RT/10, GTX

C4, C5, Z06 Corvette

Mustang GT, Cobra
Porsche 996, 968, 944S2, GT3

BMW M3, M5, M Coupe, Z8

Neon ACR, Integra Type R, VW Golf VR6, Mini Cooper S

Vehicles modified by Hennessey, Mini-Madness, Etc.

Domestic, Asian, and European FWD & RWD cars

Domestic, Asian and European SUV’s and SAV’s

Domestic and Asian Vans, Light Trucks

125 Shifter Kart
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Race Tracks & Test Tracks Driven


 Autobahn Motorsports Club

Barber Motorsports Park

Beaverun Motorsports Park

BMW Miramas PG

Buttonwillow Raceway

Carolina Motorsports Park

Charlotte Motor Speedway

Circuit de Catalunya (Spain)

Gingerman Raceway

Hallet Motor Speedway

Heartland Park Raceway

Homestead Speedway



Houston Motorsports Ranch

Indianapolis Raceway Park

Las Vegas Speedway

Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

Memphis Motorsports Park

Michigan International Speedway

Mid-Ohio Raceway

Mid America Motorplex

Miller Motorsports Park

Mosport

New Hampshire Speedway

No Problem Raceway



Nelson Ledges

Nurburgring (Nordschleife)

Pikes Peak International Raceway

Pubelo Raceway

Putnam Park

Road America

Road Atlanta

Rockingham Speedway

Roebling Road Raceway

Sears Point Raceway

Sebring International Raceway

Summit Point Raceway



Texas Motorsports Park

Texas World Speedway

Virginia International Raceway

Waiorau Snow Farm

Watkins Glen

Willow Springs Raceway

Chrysler Chelsea PG

Chrysler Arizona PG

Goodyear San Angelo PG

Michelin Laurens PG

Michelin Ledoux PG

KRC (snow)
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