Precision Under Pressure: Norbar Torque Tools & Brad Jones Racing

Introduction

Brad Jones Racing (BJR) competes at the highest level of Australian motorsport, the Repco Supercars Championship, where precision, speed, and reliability are key to success.

From building race cars in the workshop to hauling them across the country and executing split-second pit stops, every stage of BJR’s operation depends on absolute accuracy.

For over a decade, BJR has trusted Norbar Torque Tools to deliver the precision that keeps their cars performing flawlessly and safely at over 300 km/h.

The Challenge

In motorsport, there’s no room for error. Every bolt, nut, and fastener plays a role in performance and safety, from the engine bay to the suspension and wheels. The difference between success and failure can come down to a single turn of the wrench. If a component is under-torqued, it can loosen under the extreme vibration and G-forces of racing. Over-torquing can stretch threads, crack components, or make wheel nuts difficult to remove during pit stops.

The precision of each torque application directly affects reliability and driver safety, which is why Brad Jones Racing depends on Norbar Torque Tools to deliver accuracy they can trust, every time. BJR needed torque equipment that could:

• Maintain consistent accuracy across workshop, transport, and pit-lane environments
• Deliver speed and repeatability under pressure
• Allow quick in-house calibration checks
• Evolve with new technology to improve performance and safety

The Solution

Over the years, Norbar has equipped BJR with a complete torque management solution covering every step from assembly to race day.

Workshop Precision

The team uses TTs Torque Screwdriver Kits, Pro 100 and Protronic 100 wrenches for delicate work on transaxles, suspension, and engine components.

Heavier applications are handled by the Protronic 340, delivering digital accuracy and clear torque readouts that help technicians set and verify torque quickly.

Using the TruCheck verification device, BJR mechanics routinely check wrench calibration in-house between events to ensure tools stay within specification without delays.

On the Road

Norbar torque tools are also used across the BJR transport fleet to maintain precise torque on truck wheel nuts, keeping cars and equipment secure on long hauls to race events nationwide.

Pit Lane Innovation

BJR and Norbar are exploring the potential for a batteryoperated torque solution, such as the EBT-C, paired with a custom reaction arm for wheel-nut servicing.

This type of transducer-controlled system could deliver precise, verifiable torque even under heavy use, low battery conditions, or extreme pit lane heat, helping make wheel changes faster, safer, and more consistent.

The Results

The partnership with Norbar has improved speed, reliability, and confidence across the BJR team. On-site verification has reduced downtime and boosted consistency, even helping the crew dominate the Pirtek Pit Stop Challenge in recent seasons. The team continues to explore new torque technologies to enhance performance even further.

• Faster, more consistent race preparation between events
• Reduced downtime through on-site calibration verification
• Improved pit-stop reliability, supporting five consecutive Pertec Pit Stop Challenge titles
• Increased operator confidence across every tool and task