Velocity Race Car Concept
Personal Design Project
This personal project has been featured in multiple media outlets, including Yahoo.com, Race Tech, and even Maxim. It afforded me opportunities to connect with Formula 1 and IndyCar, with the latter resulting in a long-lasting relationship.
Crafting disruption through design. Chris found himself at the perfect intersection of timing, opportunity, and innovation.
Tasks: Concept Design, 3D Modelling, Shading and Rendering
Tools: Maya & Vray, Blender, Cycles & After Effects
Client: Personal Project
Agency/Studio: In House
Team Members: Chris Beatty
The introduction of the Velocity canopy design brought significant disruption during the FIA’s launch of their Halo system. This revolutionary design gained substantial attention in the media, playing a pivotal role in shaping the discussion surrounding cockpit protection. As a result of this groundbreaking concept, Chris had the opportunity to contribute to IndyCar's prototype AeroScreen project, further solidifying my involvement in innovative cockpit safety solutions.
The Velocity design also ignited discussions surrounding the need to reduce reliance on aerodynamic grip or downforce and prompted a broader exploration of alternative approaches. This spirited debate propelled Chris to assume a critical role as one of the key architects of the award-winning 2018 IndyCar project.
Being involved in these influential initiatives has allowed Chris to contribute to advancing safety measures within motorsport while pushing the boundaries of design and performance.
It was a revolutionary concept featuring a full canopy designed for medical teams to swiftly access in the event of a serious accident. It also enables inverted egress, mitigating concerns raised with the FIA Halo at the time.
