This car was raced by Ford’s Mark Winterbottom and was 2nd in 2002 National Championship. Borland racing is one of the world’s leading designers and constructors of spaceframe chassis for motor racing. (Borland Racing – www.borlandracing.com)
What is Formula Ford?
Formula Ford is the world’s premier junior development category in motor sport.
Currently, over 70% of the 2009 V8 Supercar field, raced in the Formula Ford category in their early careers, as did many Australian stars racing overseas, including Formula One driver Mark Webber.
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Formula Ford on the racetrack
An open wheeled racing car, Formula Fords comply with stringent rules designed to reduce costs for newcomers to the sport, and to allow every driver to compete on his or her own merits.
Every Formula Ford is constructed from a light-weight tubular space frame designed to maintain the highest levels of driver safety. Aerodynamic modifications, such as wings and spoilers, are prohibited.
A number of manufacturers, both local and international, build the basic Formula Ford body and chassis; the most common being the French Mygale and Australia’s Spectrum chassis.
An all-new Ford Fiesta 1600cc engine was introduced for the 2006 season, replacing the Ford Cortina and Escort powered Kent engine that has been with the category for over 30 years.
Each vehicle is powered by this ‘control’ Ford Fiesta 1600cc, 100ps DOHC, lightweight aluminium, four cylinder engine. Tuned to develop more than 125 horsepower, Formula Fords reach speeds in excess of 250 km/h.
The key to the category’s long-term success is the uniquely level playing field dictated by the performance parity rules, allowing the differing skills of the drivers to determine the victor.
The relative parity between the vehicles also guarantees the category’s reputation for some of the most exciting and close racing to be seen on any Australian or international circuit.
Sourced: http://www.formulaford.com.au
