Bunker Proving Grounds is available for testing, training, and R&D for automotive,
heavy equipment, motorcycles, and other vehicular equipment.

If it’s got wheels or tracks,
we can help you test it.

Testing Track

Our 150-acre facility has a combination of standard testing surfaces and custom testing spaces developed to meet the needs of your projects. Our testing tracks are open all year. Common tests run at our facility include:

  • Brake
  • Custom testing solutions
  • Structural durability
  • Vehicle handling
  • Powertrain performance
  • Vehicle dynamics
  • Vehicle performance
  • Tire performance
  • Heaters/defrosters
  • Sensors
  • Autonomous vehicle components
  • Private garage with a separate small
  • office space and lift

 

This is not a comprehensive list of services we offer. If you need to test other components or need a custom testing solution, please reach out for more information.

Winter Testing Track

The reliably heavy winter conditions in Gwinn, Michigan, ensure that Bunker Proving Grounds is a reliable site for testing equipment in harsh winter conditions. Some features of our winter testing track are:

  • Customizable routes
  • 1 mile circle snow & ice track
  • ½ mile circle snow & ice track
  • 12% and 18% grade ice/asphalt incline hills
  • Groomed snow handling & test lanes with snow banks and dry asphalt safety features
  • Customizable handling course
  • Over 6 acres of manicured ice skid pad
  • Alternating mu and split mu surfaces
  • Bare asphalt & concrete surfaces
  • 100-foot-tall observation tower

Research and Development Facility

Whether you need to test out the latest model of an automobile or the functionality of a new piece of heavy machinery, Bunker Proving Grounds is a secure, 150-acre facility with 50,000 square feet indoors. With exclusive access and industry-leading security measures, your testing and results remain secure and confidential.

Corporate Services

Events

The large, modern, state-of-the-art facility can be rented for corporate events, including product launches, company mergers, and major transitions. There are ample conference rooms and meeting spaces that can be utilized. By renting the facility, you have complete control of the space during your lease.

Training

Corporate training doesn’t have to take place in a hotel or conference center. Bunker Proving Grounds can be used as a corporate training facility. You can lease all or part of the 150‑acre facility for training.

Production & Film

If you need to film commercials or short videos, you can do so at Bunker Proving Grounds. It is a good option if you need footage on a closed track of your vehicle or product in action.

You can utilize our existing testing surfaces that meet industry standards, or we can create customized surfaces that meet your specifications. Bunker Proving Grounds is an all-in-one solution as a test testing site, site manager, and maintenance team.

Testing Site Specifications

For a virtual tour or in-person site visit, contact the Bunker Proving Grounds. We can learn more about your specific testing requirements and come up with a customized plan and quote to meet your needs. If needed, you can lease the entire facility at once so no other testing teams have access to the site at the same time.