Force Indy

Force Indy was established in October of 2020 as a change agent in the motorsports industry, amidst the racial and health pandemic. Its mission as a race team is to develop talent with a diverse group of individuals, outside as well as inside the cockpit, with a vision to see motorsports grow ethnically and across gender. Understanding the immediate call for equity and change, we designed a compelling brand identity for the newly-founded race team that celebrates the legacy of African Americans in motorsports while delivering a modern and dynamic look.
Force Indy branding - red background
Force Indy branding - blue background

The visual identity for Force Indy embodies its mission as a catalyst for change in motorsports, particularly within open-wheel and IndyCar racing. The logo symbol features an “F” in motion, resembling a flag or “delta wing” to signify progress and transformation. The flag’s lower arm subtly points toward the “R” in “FORCE” symbolizing race and racing. The wordmark is based on the Idlewild typeface, enhanced with custom modifications—curves, rounded edges, and open shapes in the letters “f” and “e”—to convey a sense of aerodynamics and speed.

Force Indy branding - typography construction
Force Indy branding - symbol construction
Force Indy branding - 99 custom typography construction

Our team designed custom numbers to complement the forward motion of the Force Indy symbol. ’99’ was the first number used by the race team as a tribute to Dewey “Rajo Jack” Gatson, an African American race pioneer who yearned to compete in the Indianapolis 500 with this same number, but was denied the opportunity.

Applied to crew uniforms, driver suits, and the Force Indy race car, the bold 99 sparks conversations about African Americans in motorsports. 

Force Indy branding - custom typography construction
Force Indy hats
Force Indy apparel and cups
Force Indy photo book
Force Indy website homepage
Myles Rowe, Force Indy driver, Force Indy suit design
Myles Rowe, Force Indy driver, Force Indy car design, livery design
Myles Rowe, Force Indy driver, Force Indy car, wing

Since 2020, RLR has extended the Force Indy brand to diverse print materials as well as the built-environment. From marketing materials, to fan apparel and hero cards, we take pride in creatively expressing Force Indy’s message and helping to celebrate key milestones along the way.

Myles Rowe hero card, 2023
Myles Rowe hero card, 2024
Force Indy headquarters, mural