Formula E, the fully electric racing twin of Formula One, is in the midst of its championship series with upcoming races in Berlin, New York City, and ending in Montreal. With ten teams from Renault, Audi Sport, Mahindra, Nextev, Techeetah, Andretti, Venturi, Panasonic Jaguar, Faraday and DS Virgin, the NYC ePrix will be an exciting weekend of racing as one of the last stops on the circuit.
Spearheaded by McLaren Engineering Group and D’Onofrio General Contractors Corp., the project will transform New York’s Brooklyn Cruise Terminal site and surroundings into a 1.21-mile professional race track for the inaugural NYC ePrix on July 15 -16, 2017. The conversion of the race site will involve the installation of several temporary and permanent enhancements, including paving, barriers, platforms, gangways, security fences, canopies and sidewalks.
McLaren’s design will also address efficient and sustainable means to replace site features and facilities after the race – supporting continued operation of the terminal and adjacent facilities on Pier 11, and allowing the race to return year after year.
“Red Hook’s backdrop of lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty is one of the most impressive views in New York City. The Brooklyn Cruise Terminal is an ideal location for our event, and it showcases the hospitality of Red Hook and the entire Brooklyn community. This rebuild is a collaborative effort amongst Formula E, McLaren, D’Onofrio, the EDC and the Port Authority, and we are proud of the successful design to build a sustainable infrastructure and permanent solutions which will host our race in New York for years to come,” said John Henderson, COO of JAM Projects, and a spokesperson for the Formula E project in Red Hook. JAM Projects has been contracted as the local operations team for the NYC ePrix.
“Our site/civil and marine teams are using a tremendous amount of creative energy and technical expertise to transform this industrial maritime complex into a professional race track,” says Malcolm G. McLaren, P.E., president and CEO, McLaren Engineering Group, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. “Our custom solution and creative approach is Applied Ingenuity in action.”
“This is an awesome experience for our Company. We take great pride in the fact that we were a part of the inaugural voyage of the Queen Mary 2 into the newly constructed Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in 2006, and now we are a part of another iconic inaugural event with the New York City ePrix Race being held at the same Brooklyn Cruise Terminal,” says Jerry D’Onofrio, president and CEO, D’Onofrio General Contractors Corp., which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year.
“We are delighted to host Formula E at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal this summer for the inaugural ePrix race. It should be an exciting event. This is a great example of our commitment to be good neighbors in the communities that host our port facilities,” said Port Department Director Molly Campbell.
“We’re thrilled to be bringing Formula E racing to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal,” said NYCEDC President James Patchett. “The de Blasio Administration is working to grow New York City as a capital for clean and sustainable technology jobs, and working with Formula E is a perfect opportunity to build on those efforts. And by attracting racing fans from all around the world, we’ll also be helping to support Brooklyn hotels and small businesses.”
To experience the thrill of electric racing and witness history in the making at the inaugural New York City ePrix on July 15 and 16, visit: www.fiaformulae.com/NYC.
About the FIA Formula E Championship
The FIA Formula E Championship is the world’s first fully-electric single-seater racing series, competing on the streets against the backdrop of some of the most iconic cities – including Hong Kong, Marrakesh, Buenos Aires, Monaco, Paris, New York and Montreal. The championship represents a vision for the future of the motor industry, serving as a platform to showcase the latest innovations in electric vehicle technology and alternative energy solutions. Future seasons will see the regulations open up further allowing manufacturers to focus on the development of motor and battery components, which in turn will filter down to everyday contemporary electric road vehicles.
The 2016/17 FIA Formula E Championship sees 10 teams and 20 drivers go wheel-to-wheel in 10 cities spanning five continents in the fight to be crowned Formula E champion. The inaugural season of Formula E sparked into life in September 2014 around the grounds of the Olympic Park in Beijing. The third season of the electric street racing series started on October 9 in Hong Kong, with the season finale double-header taking place in Montreal on July 29 & 30.
About McLaren Engineering Group
For 40 years, McLaren Engineering Group has provided innovative, customized engineering solutions for more than 14,000 projects. With over 200 employees in 10 offices, McLaren is licensed in 48 states and serves 10 key markets. With experts in numerous engineering disciplines – and a passion for creativity and out-of-the-box thinking – McLaren can address any project’s specific range of design requirements with technical excellence. Headquartered in West Nyack, NY, McLaren has offices in New York City, NY; Albany, NY; Lehigh Valley, PA; Middletown, CT; Baltimore, MD; Roswell, GA; Orlando, FL; and San Luis Obispo, CA. www.mgmclaren.com.
About D’Onofrio General Contractors Corp.
Started in 1991, by three Brooklyn-based brothers, D’Onofrio General Contractors Corp., has maintained its Brooklyn roots for over 25 years. D’Onofrio is a full service construction firm, having completed over $1Billion in construction throughout New York City. D’Onofrio has successfully completed high-profile heavy marine, civil, roofing, site, utility, and building projects. D’Onofrio has a successful track record for completion of many municipal Projects, among clientele such as Consolidated Edison, US Powergen, National Grid, New York City Economic Development Corporation, Department of Transportation, Housing Authority, MTA and many other New York City and State Agencies. www.donofrio.biz.
