From Road to Sky – The Next Chapter in DeLorean’s Legendary Story
For over four decades, the DeLorean has captured imaginations with its bold design, independent spirit, and relentless vision of future mobility. Now, in October 2026, the iconic American manufacturer is writing an entirely new chapter – and this time, it’s taking to the skies. DeLorean Motor Company has officially announced its entry into the Airspeeder International Series, marking a groundbreaking milestone: becoming the first American constructor in the world’s first racing series for electric flying cars. The DeLorean Airspeeder Team will debut when the 2026–27 season opens in November 2026, bringing legendary automotive heritage into three-dimensional electric racing.
Why Now? Why Flying Cars?
You might wonder: why is a storied automotive brand pivoting to the skies? The answer lies in DeLorean’s DNA. Cameron Wynne, Chief Brand Officer at DeLorean Motor Company, puts it perfectly: “DeLorean has always stood for the courage to imagine transportation differently. People have pictured a DeLorean in the sky for forty years. We decided it was time to stop picturing it.” But there’s more to this move than nostalgia or spectacle. Motorsport has always been where mobility brands prove their mettle, compressing development cycles and testing systems under real-world pressure. Through its Airspeeder partnership, DeLorean is positioning itself at the forefront of advanced air mobility, helping to develop not only the technology behind flying vehicles but also the regulatory, safety, and compliance frameworks required for their responsible adoption.
The Technology Behind the Dream
The DeLorean Airspeeder Team will race electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft – machines capable of navigating three-dimensional space through electronically defined courses, rather than conventional circuits. For its debut season, the team will race the Airspeeder Mk3C, with DeLorean leading its design identity. But DeLorean isn’t stopping there. Starting with the 2027–28 season, the aircraft will be designed in collaboration with student engineering teams from universities across the United States, including UC Berkeley and Georgia Tech. This partnership ensures that American engineering talent and cutting-edge design innovation power the next generation of race aircraft – and the future of flying mobility itself.
A Moment of Cultural Significance
Matt Pearson, Founder and CEO of Airspeeder, captures the magnitude of this partnership: “DeLorean is the original flying car brand. Long before anyone had built one, the whole world already knew what a flying DeLorean looked like. Every great racing series is defined by the constructors who choose to compete in it. To have an American icon line up on our grid in our first international season tells you where this sport is going.” This isn’t just about racing. The Airspeeder International Series represents a live proving ground at the precise moment when electric flight transitions from prototype to product – all unfolding in front of a global audience fascinated by technology, design, gaming, and culture. For DeLorean, it’s an opportunity to connect with a new generation of fans while positioning the marque as a serious player in the advanced air mobility revolution.
What’s Next?
The aircraft design, pilot line-up, and full sporting program will be revealed ahead of the November 2026 season opener.DeLorean and Airspeeder have signaled that the constructor relationship will extend far beyond the racing grid, with more announcements coming in the months ahead.
Tarmac Takeaway
The DeLorean’s journey from iconic road car to electric flying racer isn’t a gimmick – it’s a statement. It’s DeLorean declaring that the future of mobility isn’t confined to asphalt, and that legendary brands with vision can reinvent themselves for new eras. As the team prepares for its November debut, one thing’s certain: the world will be watching. Because when you’ve spent forty years imagining a DeLorean in the sky, actually seeing one race through the clouds? That’s a moment worth the wait.
The DeLorean Airspeeder Team makes its race debut in November 2026. Follow along as one of automotive history’s most recognisable names takes flight.
