The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer announced its collaboration with Sage Automotive Interiors, featuring Dinamica, Sage’s premium suede, in the interior design of the Foundation’s Factory Five Racing Type 65 Coupe, which debuted at SEMA 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This marks the first partnership between the Austin Hatcher Foundation and Sage Automotive Interiors, blending automotive design innovation with a mission of healing and education, company officials stated in a press release. The collaboration highlights the Foundation’s commitment to connecting youth recovering from pediatric cancer with hands-on experiences in automotive engineering, fabrication and design.
The Type 65 Coupe features a custom Dinamica suede dashboard and trim, offering a refined aesthetic and tactile experience that complements the car’s performance pedigree. Dinamica reflects Sage’s focus on delivering both performance and luxury—perfectly aligning with the Foundation’s mission to inspire and empower the next generation of young designers and engineers, noted the release.
“This collaboration with Sage Automotive Interiors brings world-class materials and craftsmanship into our program,” said Amy Jo Osborn, CEO and co-founder of the Austin Hatcher Foundation. “It’s a meaningful way to demonstrate how innovation and compassion can work hand in hand to create impact—both on the road and in the lives of children and families we serve.”
“We’re proud to see Dinamica featured in such an inspiring project,” said Michele Wascavage, director of global marketing, Sage Automotive Interiors. “Working with the Austin Hatcher Foundation allows us to showcase the beauty and performance of our products while contributing to an incredible cause.”
Ridetech’s Custom Air Suspension for the Factory Five Racing Type 65 Coupe
The Austin Hatcher Foundation also partnered with Ridetech to provide a premium performance air suspension solution for its Factory Five Racing Type 65 Coupe.
Performance air management systems are core to Ridetech’s origin story and are the go-to solution for reliable, performance-focused air management, blending performance innovation with purpose-driven design, the company said.
The new air suspension delivers all the hallmark ride characteristics and motoring capabilities expected from Ridetech’s advanced air shock technology—featuring on-demand adjustability to fine-tune ride height and handling for any road condition or service requirement.
The completed Factory Five Racing Type 65 Coupe, featuring Sage’s Dinamica suede and Ridetech’s premium performance air suspension solution, is part of the Austin Hatcher Foundation’s ongoing Automotive Therapy and STEM Education Initiative.