It does seem a little perverse to develop a racing car without a clear idea of exactly which series you are planning on competing in, but this appears to be what Nissan has done with a racing version of its Leaf electric vehicle, which has recently been undergoing shakedown tests.
Of course, there's plenty of scope for use as a promotional vehicle at race days, but Nissan also has other ambitious plans for its Nismo-developed racer, including races in places where conventionally engine cars simply could not compete, such as in city centres where noise restrictions would come into force, or even on indoor tracks, where a zero-emissions vehicle would really shine.
The racer uses the same drivetrain as the roadgoing Leaf, although its internals are packed closer to the centre of the car for better handling, and the body (mercifully) has been lowered, widened and has sprouted wings - all of which make it look rather better than the 'ordinary' Leaf.
Mind you, we'd still rather a racing car had a growling V8, or screaming six-cylinder motor - or anything that made a noise more exciting than that of a Unigate milk float, in fact...