The Tornado Intercept Vehicle 2 (TIV2) is a mobile tripod built for capturing close-range tornado footage. It features deployable wind flaps, anchoring spikes, and layered armor made of steel, Kevlar, polycarbonate, and aluminum.
Team
Storm of Passion is a team of nine volunteers dedicated to preserving and operating a piece of storm-chasing history. The team includes drivers, navigators, mechanics, and producers, each contributing their expertise to keep the legacy alive and the vehicle storm-ready.
Years of Experience
Built in 2008 by IMAX filmmaker Sean Casey and sold to Storm Of Passion, TIV-2 has been featured in films and TV programs like Storm Chasers, Tornado Alley, and Extreme Weather. Designed for up-close tornado interception, it remains an iconic vehicle in storm-chasing history.
Storm of Passion Film
Storm of Passion follows a family of storm chasers and their unique tornado intercept vehicle as they chase down extreme weather. The film explores the bond between father and son, shaped by their shared passion for chasing storms.
