Our Story

V1 Racing has evolved into a dedicated father-and-son team, united by a passion for pushing the limits of motorsports. Rooted in precision and performance, the team draws on years of experience in professional jet aviation maintenance and aerodynamic engineering, bringing a unique level of technical excellence and strategic discipline to the racetrack.

Our commitment to unmatched preparation, reliability, and competitive spirit fuels everything we do—both on and off the track.

Meet The Driver

Christian Okpysh is a two-time Formula Mazda Champion, competing in the Formula Car Challenge with V1 Racing LLC. He holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, with a specialization in Aerodynamics, from San Diego State University. His academic focus centered on high-downforce race car development, including extensive work in wind tunnel testing and computational aerodynamic optimization.

In addition to his engineering achievements, Christian brings professional motorsport experience—including coaching, crew, and maintenance roles with a championship-winning Radical Cup team and involvement in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America series. 

Current SCCA Formula Mazda Track Record Holder:

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca:  1:29.239

Sonoma Raceway (Formerly Sears Point):  1:36.187

Buttonwillow Raceway, FX (#1A Configuration):   1:56.105