TxDOT-approved crash cushion expands Race Rock’s highway safety portfolio for temporary and permanent applications.
September 15, 2026 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Houston, Texas – Race Rock (www.racerock.com), a leading nationwide manufacturer and distributor of steel infrastructure products for the utility, highway, and energy markets, announces that the company is now a distributor of the NOVUS™ 100 energy-absorbing crash cushion. TxDOT has approved the NOVUS 100 for immediate installation across all Texas highways.
The NOVUS 100 is a redirective, non-gating, energy-absorbing crash cushion tested to Level 3 of the Manual for Safety Hardware (MASH) Test. It can be installed for unidirectional or bidirectional applications to shield fixed objects. Suitable for concrete or asphalt installations, the NOVUS 100 is ideal for temporary or permanent use.
“Adding the NOVUS 100 system aligns perfectly with our goal to provide best-in-class highway safety products and systems,” said Christine Klote, VP and GM of Race Rock Highway Safety Products. “This product continues to exceed our real-world expectations and is poised to set a new standard for engineered value and uncompromising performance.” Race Rock has a long-standing commitment to advancing transportation safety, infrastructure excellence, and industry best practices.
For more than 40 years, Race Rock has served as a trusted supplier and distributor of highway safety products and systems. The NOVUS 100 will expand the company’s broad transportation infrastructure portfolio. Race Rock is a member of industry-leading associations, including the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
For more information on the NOVUS 100, please visit NOVUS™ 100 | Race Rock. Follow Race Rock on LinkedIn and Instagram for the latest company news and updates.