For the 53rd annual Score Baja 1000 race, I created this “R line” livery for the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport R race car. Strict rules were considered when applying badging, IDs and numeric placards. My inspiration came directly from the angled dynamism of the VW logo. Large swaths of red charge across the sides and onto the hood accenting the Logo and heightening the sense of speed.

The vehicle is being developed in conjunction with Tanner Foust and Baja race veteran Rhys Millen, the plan for the specially modified Atlas Cross Sport R race car is for power to be distributed to the wheels from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, first developed by Volkswagen Motorsport for use in its WRC and Rallycross programs. Capable of running up to 600 horsepower—or 300 hp per liter—the engine can be detuned to roughly 480 horsepower for an optimized balance of performance and reliability.

Photos © Volkswagen of America, Inc., Renderings © Chris Griggs