Peter Brock, renowned automotive designer and racing enthusiast, was honored with the 2022 Lifetime Design Achievement Award. His remarkable career includes designing the original Corvette Sting Ray and creating the Cobra Daytona Coupe, the first American car to win the FIA GT World Championship.
Brock's achievements span multiple disciplines: • Designed iconic vehicles while working at GM Design under Harley Earl and Bill Mitchell • Founded Brock Racing Enterprises (BRE) as a successful race car designer and team owner • Created the innovative Aerovault trailers • Worked as a photojournalist and author • Designed cars for Shelby American and Datsun, gaining celebrity status in Japan
"I'm first and foremost a designer. I can't look at a design and not evaluate its racing capabilities and esthetics," Brock reflected on his approach.
Throughout his career, Brock has been inducted into multiple halls of fame and received numerous lifetime achievement awards. He has also won book awards for his automotive design publications, cementing his legacy as a true Renaissance figure in the automotive world.
The award celebrates Brock's multifaceted contributions to automotive design, racing, and entrepreneurship, highlighting his significant impact on the automotive industry over decades of innovation.