# Upside-Down Racetracks The Gerry Judah Lotus Sculpture is a Wild Ride By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-07-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerry-judah-lotus-sculpture References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2012/07/03/lotus-sculpture-by-gerry-judah/) & [judah](http://www.judah.co.uk/installations/lotus-central-display-2012) For the past 16 years, designer Gerry Judah creates a centrepiece sculpture for Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex. This year, the Gerry Judah [Lotus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-evanora-concept) Sculpture is greater than his previous work. The sponsor of this particular sculpture was the British car brand Lotus, who provided six [historic Lotus Formula 1 cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamborghini-f1-concept) to be attached to the [knotted racetrack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree). The spectacular design is over 60-tonnes and is hollow, running across 150 metres of roads. Driving it would make for one wild ride. Built with a lack of an internal frame, the, "construction technique was used in tribute to Lotus founder and designer Colin Chapman (1928-1982) who introduced the monocoque chassis to automobile racing, enabling the chassis and body of a car to be made in one piece," according to Dezeen. The breathtaking Gerry Judah Lotus Sculpture has set the bar high for the future projects featured at the festival. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Sculptures:** Creating sculptures that engage the audience and provide an immersive experience. - **Historic Collaboration:** Partnering with heritage brands to showcase their history and achievements through innovative art installations. - **Monocoque Design:** Exploring the use of monocoque chassis in various industries to enhance structural integrity and durability. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Integrating technology and interactivity into traditional art forms to captivate audiences and create memorable experiences. - **Automotive:** Collaborating with artists and designers to create visually stunning installations that celebrate the heritage and innovation of car brands. - **Engineering and Manufacturing:** Adapting the monocoque design principle in different sectors, such as aerospace and architecture, to improve structural efficiency and design flexibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Chassis Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-evanora-concept.md) - [Exploded Car Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Porsche-911-carrera.md) - [Dynamic Artful Car Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-m-hybrid-v8.md) - [Dynamic Car-Themed Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veiled-porsche.md) - [Life-Size LEGO Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/McLaren-Formula-1-Car.md) - [Auto-Celebrating Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norman-foster1.md) - [Trackside Holiday Home Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escapade-silverstone.md) - [Life-Sized LEGO Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legoland.md) - [Immersive Ultra-Fast Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emeya.md)