Honda Indy Racing 

My senior project at CCS was sponsored by Honda and the Indy Racing League. The objective of this project was to explore a future Indy racing car that provides unique racing experience for Indy Series drivers, fans and sponsors. The finished project included a 1:4 scale model (high density foam, cnc, automotive paint) exhibited at CCS student show 2008. 

Iconic Look, superb aerodynamic performance and safety are my main focuses in the design. Modern architecture especially Saha Hadid's work has greatly influence on my design. The element crossing, blending, overlapping and high degree of fluidity brought a iconic look to the car. Equal amount of attention was given to aerodynamic performance: The rear wing, which is positioned above the engine, makes for down-force over the rear axle that increases once the engine is up at operating temperature; In order to reduce the rotating drag, the side panel of the car makes the air go around the wheels. The driver is protected by a structure that draws inspiration from the shape of leaves. The unit diffuses the energy of the collision and also helps in keeping the interior cockpit structure safe and sound. 

The rear spoiler keeps the rear tires firmly in contact with the track surface and also doubles as a noticeable billboard that might interest sponsors. Moreover, the stripe dividing the spoiler has a thermally sensitive material that changes color depending on engine temperature.

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