In motorsport, performance isn’t defined by a single factor. It’s the sum of countless details, each playing a decisive role when pushing speeds up to 200 mph (320 km/h). From how a driver sits in the car to how the bodywork complies with strict regulations, accuracy can mean the difference between standing on the podium or watching from the sidelines.

This is why Wayne Taylor Racing (WTR) has turned to Creaform 3D scanning technology to capture every competitive edge hidden in the smallest details. Whether it’s creating a seat molded perfectly to a driver’s body or ensuring that both primary and spare bodywork comply with regulations before the 24 Hours of Le Mans, 3D scanning delivers the accuracy, efficiency, and confidence teams need to compete at the highest level.

Custom-molded seats for maximum control

At 200 mph, even the smallest body movement can throw a driver off balance. To get maximum stability, professional race car drivers rely on seats molded precisely to their bodies. That comfort gives them the confidence to push their cars to the limit.

At WTR, the process begins with a bag of expanding bead foam that hardens around the biggest driver, forming a carbon base seat mounted in the car. This base keeps the driver locked in place during extreme acceleration, braking, and cornering. But bead seats don’t last long, and replicating them accurately has always been a challenge.

With advanced 3D scanners such as Creaform’s MetraSCAN 3D or HandySCAN 3D, WTR engineers can capture the bead seat’s exact geometry and send the model to the manufacturer. They can also adapt it for multiple drivers of different heights and sizes—all without the delays of third-party scanning services. What once took days to reverse-engineer manually can now be achieved in hours, keeping drivers happy and focused on the race.

‘Without the Creaform 3D scanner, what we do wouldn’t be possible. It really helps us speed up the process and maximize what we can accomplish in a single weekend with the drivers.’
—Grayson Heinbaugh

How WTR and the Cadillac GTP team pass scrutineering

Few races test a team’s preparation like the 24 Hours of Le Mans. With regulations differing between the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA), even the smallest deviation in bodywork can create problems during scrutineering—the mandatory inspection that decides whether a car is race-ready. For WTR, getting it right the first time isn’t just important—it’s essential.

In the days leading up to Le Mans, the WTR engineering teams had only a few hours to prepare both their primary and spare bodywork for compliance with regulations. Instead of relying on CAD models, they referenced the actual bodywork of their Cadillac WTR V-Series Hypercar with the Creaform MetraSCAN 3D. Engineers could then ensure that every piece fit precisely and met the rules, giving the team the confidence that their cars would pass scrutineering and perform flawlessly on track.

Credit: Creaform

This approach reflects more than just smart preparation; it highlights a strategic partnership with Creaform. With Creaform 3D scanners available onsite in France, and techniques refined through early collaboration, WTR contributed to setting a new standard in the paddock. What began as an innovative advantage has quickly become a necessity as more sports car teams—and even IMSA and WEC scrutineers—adopt Creaform 3D scanners to handle the complexities of modern racing.

‘Without the Creaform 3D scanner and the support that comes with it, none of this would have been possible. We would have faced far too many unknowns in an already hectic race environment.’
—Grayson Heinbaugh

For WTR, the result is clear: less uncertainty, more confidence, and a stronger position going into one of the most demanding races in motorsport.

Accuracy builds confidence

From the cockpit to the garage, one theme is clear: Accuracy builds confidence. For drivers, that means a seat that fits like a second skin, keeping them locked in as they push their race cars to the limit. For WTR’s engineering team, that means knowing their bodywork will pass scrutineering the first time, avoiding costly delays when every hour counts.

By combining WTR’s racing engineering expertise with Creaform’s advanced 3D scanning technology, motorsports are evolving—giving drivers more control, teams more certainty, and fans even more spectacular racing.

Published Sept. 17, 2025, by Creaform.