The PC based side of race simulation is always at the leading edge.  rFactor leads the way as the platform for this development in the wider community.

The Indycar series is currently accepting proposals from chassis-builders regarding the series new car that is due to be introduced for the 2012 season.

Four chassis builders have submitted a proposal and among renowned entrants Dallara, Lola and Swift is DeltaWing, introducing a very radical proposal that aims to revolutionize open-wheel racing.

What makes this story interesting from the sim racing standpoint is that DeltaWing is using rFactor to show their design in action. While we already have seen several race teams and manufacturers use rFactor (Pro) in one way or another, using the sim as a platform to present not yet existing prototypes is a very exciting idea.

You can check out DeltaWing’s design running at Mid Ohio below, their futuristic-looking car aims to reach speeds up to 235mph, using only half the power and fuel consumption of today’s Honda-powered Dallara Indycar chassis.