Swift Engineering co-founder David Bruns designed the 007.i (i indicating IndyCar, the rival series to CART).

The first foundations of designing a Champ Car were laid in 1993 when Swift Engineering built a $5 million windtunnel.

[1] Newman-Haas Racing driver Michael Andretti conducted the first tests at Phoenix International Raceway.

Teammate Christian Fittipaldi missed six races, his best finish were two fourth places.

Roberto Moreno replaced Fittipaldi during six events score a best result of fifth.