For decades, life at the racetrack has meant long days that begin before sunrise and stretch late into the evening, particularly for those at the top levels of motorsports. Few understand that reality better than Michael Andretti, whose career in open-wheel racing has spanned generations. When it came time to replace his family’s long-serving travel trailer, Andretti pursued a solution that went far beyond a conventional RV.
The result was the Zenith, a one-of-one, double-decker luxury travel trailer with a reported cost of $3.5 million. Commissioned earlier this decade, the trailer was designed to function as a full-time home base during the IndyCar season, offering comfort, privacy, and space rarely seen in motorsports paddocks. The project brought together interior designer Mallory Bouchard of Bouchard Design Collective and a mobile estate platform developed by Anderson Mobile Estates of Texas.
The triple-axle coach measures 53 feet in length, stands two stories tall when deployed, and weighs approximately 80,000 pounds. It is transported between circuits by a twin-cab diesel truck. Four slide-out sections allow the trailer to expand once parked, creating roughly 1,200 square feet of interior living space. A rooftop deck adds additional outdoor room for relaxation or race viewing.
Inside, the Zenith was designed to feel more like a modern penthouse than a traditional trailer. The first level includes a full-size designer kitchen with a concealed bar, a large dining and entertainment area anchored by a custom 14-foot sectional, and a floating walnut table. Two full bathrooms and two sleeping areas are also located on the main floor, including a bunk room that can accommodate six people and double as a home theater. Decorative features include a backlit mother-of-pearl waterfall sculpture and a dedicated recreation space with a custom starlight ceiling.
The entire upper level is devoted to the primary suite, providing complete separation from guest areas below. The suite includes an elevated king-size bed, integrated storage, a walk-in closet, and a large bathroom with a custom-engineered shower. A mist fireplace adds to the residential feel. All interior fabrication was handled by the Canadian division of Austria-based F/List, known for luxury yacht and private jet interiors.
One of the trailer’s most complex features is its collapsible second floor. Engineered in collaboration with All Dimensions Design of Oregon, the upper level compresses to just three feet in height for transport, then expands back to full size when deployed.
The Andretti family took delivery of the Zenith in July 2024, though its use was brief. Later that year, Andretti sold Andretti Global, the motorsports organization he had led since 2002, and the trailer was included in the transaction. Despite its short service life, the Zenith earned multiple design awards, marking it as one of the most ambitious and elaborate racing trailers ever built.
Via Bouchard Design Collective
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