Hardy Kuhn
Master Coach Builder
Luke Klaver
Mechanical - Electrical
Our Leader
Dean Crooke
Engineer - Designer
The driving force behind the Hyper Racers, Dean's dedication and work ethic is inspiring.
Recognised at a young age as being seriously talented at driving and mechanical endeavors, Dean was subsequently mentored and trained by industry leaders.
A karter from the age of 8, and winner of multiple superkart championships, a talented race car engineer and composite technician, Dean now possesses a very particular set of skills. Skills he has acquired over a long career. Skills that make him unique.
He can imagine it, he can design it and he will make it.
Concept
Jon Crooke
Designer - Engineer
The original concept of the Hyper PRO Racer is an idea Jon had 35 years ago for a fast, safer and affordable racing car.
However it wasn't until Dean declared that they should build it, that the concept became a reality. The Hyper TERRA Racer followed, and all along, there was talk of the X1.
Jon possesses unique skills - both inside - and outside the world of motor racing. National Formula 2 driving champion and 'works' Group A driver for Brocks HDT race team, Hyper Racer race car designer and builder and designer and manufacturer of the Hyper Stimulators, the world's first racing car simulators. Jon is also a 40 year pioneer in green and earth sheltered solar house and tiny house architecture and a game designer.
He describes himself as an 'imagineer'. He sees things that other people don't. He sees a better way. He envisions the future.
Design
Initial Design
Mock-up
Body Design
Body Patterns
and Bucks
Graphics
Aerodynamic
Design
CAD Drawings
Mechanical
Design
The Hyper Racer Design and Build Line
Tube Bending
Steel Fabrication
CNC Machining
Detailing Paterns
and Bucks
Composite
Engineering
Electrical
Rubbing, Priming
and Flanging Bucks