Autonomous Racecar Sets Record At Goodwood Hillclimb

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Goodwood's challenging course, known for its narrow path and limited run-off areas, posed significant challenges for the autonomous vehicle. The AV-24 relied heavily on precision mapping, localization using Luminar Iris lidars and the exceptional grip provided by Bridgestone racing tires. The IAC and PoliMOVE-MSU teams worked closely with Bridgestone's tire engineers, optimizing performance through extensive testing at Bridgestone’s European Technical Center and Proving Grounds in Rome.

Paul Mitchell, Chairman and President of the IAC, said,“For three years, the IAC has been pushing the boundaries of high-speed autonomy and setting new records along the way. The Goodwood Hillclimb is a historic backdrop with huge crowds and a global audience that is now aware of the potential of self-driving vehicles to be safely deployed on roads in the future.”

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Professor Sergio Savaresi, PoliMOVE-MSU Team Principal, said,“This challenge represents an important milestone for autonomous mobility. This weekend we overcame significant challenges posed by a complicated track and temperamental weather patterns. Thanks to the exceptional work and skills implemented by our engineering team and tire performance ensured by our Bridgestone racing tires, we made history by showing the public that safe and high-speed vehicular autonomy is possible even in adverse conditions. Our record at the Goodwood Festival of Speed will inspire confidence in future autonomous driving applications.”

Sara Correa, Chief Marketing Officer for Bridgestone in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) said, “Bridgestone is proud to support the PoliMOVE-MSU team in this incredible achievement at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024. We are committed to partnering with the IAC and its inspiring student engineers to continue testing and improving autonomous technologies in record-setting runs like this and beyond. Motorsports are part of Bridgestone’s DNA, always have been and always will be. And what really matters is that we take the learnings from experiences like this and apply them to the sustainable mobility solutions we develop for society and our customers.”