The most recent developments in IMAX filmmaker Sean Casey's creation, Tornado Intercept Vehicle Number 1, or TIV 1 (TIV1 | TeamTIV1)!
“When it was operational, TIV 1 (Tornado Intercept Vehicle 1) was used to capture close-up footage of dangerous tornadoes. Designed by filmmaker Sean Casey, it gained fame through the Discovery Channel series Storm Chasers. The modified truck was equipped with an armored steel shell and hydraulic claws that anchored it to the ground. It also featured bullet-resistant windows during its active years.
TIV 1 was later succeeded by TIV 2, which remains in use today by our storm-chasing team, Storm of Passion, part of Live Storm Chasers.
Unfortunately, TIV 1 is no longer functional, having been neglected for several years while sitting on a farm in Kansas. It is now in the hands of a new owner who dreams of restoring it. However, due to the extensive work required, there are no immediate plans to see it back on the road anytime soon.
Abandoned
TIV 1 sitting in the middle of Kansas for YEARS, neglected and forgotten!
Reported last seen
Viewer shared photo form Hays, Kansas
Disclaimer Notice…
Live Storm Chasers has NO affiliation with the new owner of the Tornado Intercept Vehicle 1 (TIV1) and does not represent our company! The purpose of this page is only to promote its return if/when it occurs, as well as keynote updates! We however wish the new owner success in rebuilding TIV 1 and bringing it back to Tornado Alley where our TIV 2 storm of passion team will be rocking the TIV2 this year!