Unveiling Race Comms: Revolutionizing Communication for INDYCAR
31 July, 2024
Schaffhausen, Switzerland, July 31st, 2024 – Constructor is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, a successful and respected team in INDYCAR racing.
In a strategic move that marks our expansion into the dynamic realm of INDYCAR, Constructor, a leader in scientific research and Machine Intelligence, is proud to announce its partnership with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL), a successful and respected team in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
RLL will utilize Race Comms, a cutting-edge MI product. Renowned for decluttering radio input and translating communication into real-time text, Race Comms is powered by an MI-driven Constructor Platform. This platform has demonstrated its effectiveness across various racing fields, including NASCAR and other prestigious racing championships.
Race Comms' features provide insights by transforming radio voice communication into clear, concise text. With this partnership, Constructor aims to enhance the performance and communication strategies of RLL, which has won the INDYCAR title in 1992, the Indianapolis 500 in 2004 and 2020, and the Rolex 24 at Daytona in 2019 and 2020.
“We are excited to bring Race Comms to IndyCar and collaborate with RLL. This venture not only demonstrates our commitment to innovation but also marks a pivotal moment as we expand our expertise into the INDYCAR racing series." said Zeca Carvalho, Chief Growth Officer, Constructor Platform Sport.
RLL echoes the enthusiasm, expressing confidence in the benefits that Race Comms will bring to their IndyCar racing endeavors. "We believe that Race Comms will play a crucial role in elevating our communication standards and team performance in this season. The expertise Constructor brings in other racing championships gives us confidence in this strategic collaboration," stated Andrea Ferrarelli, Head of Vehicle Performance for RLL.
As Constructor expand our expertise into the INDYCAR series, we are confident that Race Comms will set new standards in communication within the racing industry. This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to pushing boundaries and providing cutting-edge solutions tailored to the unique demands of each racing discipline. Constructor and RLL share a common vision of innovation, excellence, and passion for racing, and are excited to embark on this journey together.
About Constructor
Constructor is an all-in-one platform for research and education. With expertise in machine intelligence and data science, Constructor is built to cater to the needs of schools, higher education, corporate training, alternative credentials, and professional sports, offering solutions for teaching and administration, learning, and research. From infrastructure to applications, Constructor elevates learning experiences, empowers educators, and drives research breakthroughs. Constructor Sports Tech helps sports team improve performance and efficiency using latest research and cutting-edge technologies. Learn more at constructor.tech.
About Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, based in Zionsville, Ind., is co-owned by three-time IndyCar Champion and 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal, former CBS Late Show host David Letterman and Mi-Jack co-owner Mike Lanigan. In 2024, the team will compete in its 33rd year of competition and will attempt to add to its 30 Indy car wins – including the 2004 Indy 500 from pole with Buddy Rice and the 2020 Indy 500 with Takuma Sato -- their 37 poles, 111 podium finishes and 1992 series championship. The team also competed in the American Le Mans Series from 2009-2013 as BMW Team RLL where they won both the Manufacturer and Team Championships in the GT category in 2010 and swept all three GT titles in 2011 - Manufacturer, Team and Driver. In 2012, the team finished second in the Team Championship and third in the Manufacturer Championship and in 2013, the team finished second in the Driver, Team and Manufacturer Championship. From 2014 to 2021, BMW Team RLL competed in the GTLM class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with a two-car program. In 2022, BMW M Team RLL competed in the GTD PRO class in IMSA while simultaneously ramping up for a two-car program in the much-anticipated GTP class in IMSA for 2023. In total, the team has earned 23 wins – including the 2019 and 2020 Rolex 24 at Daytona endurance races, 30 poles and 101 podium finishes prior to the start of the 2024 season. BMW M Team RLL highlights also include second-place finishes in the Manufacturer, Team and Driver championships in 2015 and 2017 and being named the 2020 Michelin North American Endurance Champions.
