The scca formula super vee was one of the longest running formula super vee championships in the world. Formula vs with an scca log book will be eligible to run in the fv1200 class. Rules, and formula vees as recognized in paragraph 2. Originally expected to race as a standalone class in scca it mainly ran as a lites 3 car in the imsa alms pro support series. Bigger hammer racing is involved in scca and vintage racing of formula vee race cars in the dallas area. We maintain customer cars, provide transportation tofrom the track as well as crew members for races. A formula vee is a purpose built single seat formula race car. Formula vee, vintage races crown first champions of kohlerscca chicago region june sprintsa elkhart lake, wisc.
The cars use the 1200cc engine, transmission and front suspension from the vw beetle and a variety of different steel tube frame chassis. Scca enterprises spec racer ford, formula enterprises. New car classing and eligibility for 2020 scca road racing racer. They are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators, or others. Formula firsts with an scca log book will be eligible to run in the fst class a. We spoke with some veterans of the class to get a better understanding of the constraints. It is a restricted class based on running gear from a 1964 1967 type 1 vw beetle. Formula scca or formula enterprises is a class of open wheel racing sanctioned by the sports car club of america scca. The scca national solo rules are a membergenerated ruleset built and refined throughout the past 45 years. A formula for singleseat, openwheel racing cars based on standard volkswagen 1200 series type i, u.
Northeast formula vee racing join our nefv championship series the thing that struck me most about driving a fv is the complete attachment to the car you get through the controls. Gcr 3 the general competition rules of the sports car club of america are intended to assist in the orderly conduct of race events. Org view topic getting started in formula vee book. In addition, historic formula fords, club fords and later formula fords as recognized in paragraph 2. To request a new car classification, adjustment or clarification on a rule, click on the link below to submit a letter. A solo vee is based upon the road racing formula vee, but the solo vee is allowed additional modifications. Scca national solo rules the scca national solo rules are a membergenerated ruleset built and refined throughout the past 45 years.
Each year, formula vee is one of the classes at the scca runoffs, which awards a national. In 1963, scca officially recognized formula vee as a racing class. The german brass could see who had developed the superior car designs, and gene sold 10 mk5b cars to porsche stuttgart and 5 mk5b cars to the competing porsche salzburg. In order to apply for an rmvr log book and car number, the car must be prepared. Formula vee or formula volkswagen is a popular open wheel, singleseater junior motor. Prewar sports and racing cars of compatible performance. March 2122, 2020 summit point scca drivers school full school. Formula vee fv the formula vee is a low cost formula car, with a long racing history of over 50 years.
The rules of formula vee are fairly simple and take the model of a limited class structure meaning, if a modification is not specifically listed as allowed, then it isnt allowed. Release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk and indemnity agreement 16 1. This rule book is published annually and each aspect of a solo event from safety, procedure, and classing is covered so it is used by both officials and competitors. Controlling competition gcr 3 the general competition rules of the sports car club of america are intended to assist in the orderly conduct of race events. His business, quixote racing, supplies power plants to racers across the country. It will need a complete going over to make it race ready, including engine overhaul, brakes, new tires, etc. References to gcr mean the current updated scca club racing general competition rules. May 23, 2019 another form of inclusion practiced by the scca at the time. I race a formula vee and would say that the price is a bit steep for this car.
Send us an email and we can coordinate a scca road racing driving school for you. In early 1965, pushed along by the vw factory, the formula vee craze was sweeping europe. Formula race car club of america rules and updates formula race car club similiar to scca. Formula cars eligible under current monoposto classic rules, in production before 12311972. Designed around the 1963 volkswagen beetle using chassis and engine parts from a broader range of years. Sep 19, 2017 formula vee fv the formula vee is a low cost formula car, with a long racing history of over 50 years. Updates to the rule book are made on a monthly basis and can be. Like any older organization, the scca has a fairly complex body of rules. Not enough photos to tell much about the car overall. The content on this page will provide valuable information for road racing compliance in the scca. With an ever changing rule book, some cars might move between the.
Me taking out a formula vee for the first time ever, thanks go out to the reynolds who let me have this opportunity. Formula b 1965 1978 when formula atlantic traces its lineage, that story irresistibly leads back to the birth of formula b in 1965. Started 15th, knocked back to around 30th due to an incident at the start, and finished 9th. Primarily a class in the sports car club of america scca many other organizations have adopted variants of formula vee as a class. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by means. Whether you are looking to buy, sell, or trade a race car, no doubt we can put you in touch with the right buyers, sellers, or collectors. Classes and formulas formula race car club of america. Fuel tank will need to be replaced with a fuel cell. Formula vs with an scca log book will be eligible to run in the fv1200 class a. Another form of inclusion practiced by the scca at the time.
Formula vee specifications in brief formula vee racing in. Cars meeting super vee specifications were also allowed but are now rarely seen. The concept was to provide an inexpensive, reliable, and competitive race car for everyone to be able to race. Historic formula vee association of australia constitution hfvaa constitution. The general competition rules of the sports car club of america are intended to assist in the orderly conduct of race events. Outside the car, dave was an accomplished engineer with bridgestonefirestone and has. Much wider tires, lower weight, and some other engine modifications. Gcr 3 the general competition rules of the sports car club of america are. Volkswagen formula vee series celebrates 50th anniversary. June 21, 2003 the formula vee and vintage formula vee 40th. Memo ma 2003 data box mounting plate for prototype and formula cars. Competition rules limited formula junior cars to a displacement of 1. We aim to keep our membership subscriptions at a reasonable level. The suspension in older cars consists mostly of the drivers kidneys.
Beyond that, he has won far too many scca races to count. Cars with rmvr log books will be eligible to run in the fv85 class. Open to anyone interested in discussing formula vee racing in the united states or north america. Dec 23, 2018 the rules of formula vee are fairly simple and take the model of a limited class structure meaning, if a modification is not specifically listed as allowed, then it isnt allowed. Cars and rules is your home to view the current gcr, fastrack, recommended rule changes, race memos and member advisories. Participation is open to any scca regular or weekend member. Welcome to the united states formula first championship website welcome to the united states formula first championship website welcome to the united states formula.
For a complete current set of rules for scca download the scca 2012 general competition rules and see the formula vee section. Formula vee specifications in brief read historical information on our fv history. Over the years the rules have slowly evolved to lower cost, allow replacement of discontinued parts, or to relieve construction issues. Mar 25, 20 the roots of the volkswagenderived formula vee series can be traced back to another class meant to contain costs, the sports car club of america s scca formula junior, which began in the mid1950s. They are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators, or. The crb is tasked with looking after the overall health of all scca competition classes, including formula cars, keane said. In these pages i will try to document the build up from an old road racer to a solo vee. This introduction is intended to provide a sense of their organization, along with some basic concepts about how cars are classified in scca racing, and what sorts of modifications are permitted. The scca rulebook, like the operations book of the transcontinental. My belief is that formula car racers are more committed to developing serious driving skills with less enjoyment coming from pushing and rubbing. Gcr 3 the general competition rules of the sports car club of america are intended to assist in. Regulations period regulations fia historic database. Dietmar bauerle is a formula vee racer hailing from canada.
The roots of the volkswagenderived formula vee series can be traced back to another class meant to contain costs, the sports car club of america s scca formula junior, which began in the mid1950s. Eligibility matrix and governing documentation rocky mountain. Formula vee fv photo courtesy of scca san francisco region. Book excerpt from the art of race car design by bob riley with jonathan ingram for autographed book copies see. Oct 02, 2017 started 15th, knocked back to around 30th due to an incident at the start, and finished 9th. Scca formula atlantic cars are allowed wings and ground effects. Bob riley recalls designing the lynx formula vee and the earliest days of the runoffs. The scca enterprise sports racer is created by adding body panels to the widely popular formula enterprise open wheeled racecar. Formula race car club of america rules and updates. Since retiring from his day job he has taken up his hobby as a business, and is now an authority on engine building for this longlived class. To his credit, dave earned four scca runoffs wins in the highly competitive formula ford class, as well as a pair of formula continental runoffs victories and a formula vee scca national championship. These single seat, openwheel, open cockpit race cars are produced by a variety of manufacturers including renault, mazda, honda, etc. Variants of the formula vee rules exist in the canada, uk, ireland, australia, south africa, germany and new zealand.
Release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk and indemnity agreement 14 1. Frcca rules book page 4 of 56 revision c purpose and philosophy of the organization the club was founded in 1980 by a. A log book from any vmcrecognized vintage club, or a vrg log book, is acceptable. Formula vee is an scca class that was started in the mid 60s.
Most of the races were sanctioned by the sports car club of america in some occasions the races were sanctioned by the international motor sports association. The class was a roaring success, often forming the largest race group at an scca weekend. Behind the scenes of sccas struggle to endure hagerty media. Check out our current listing of race cars for sale below. Scca enterprises specializes in the manufacturing, maintenance and marketing of purpose built race cars which include the spec racer ford srf, formula enterprises fe and enterprises sports racer esr. All of these cars represent a costeffective and competitive way to get out on the track. Decoding scca road racing classes kanga motorsports. A lesser number of formcars and autodynamics were also purchased. Anyone with a welder, a set of wrenches, and access to a nearly worthless used volkswagen could build and enter a car. Formula car rules are contained in the formula category specifications book. Improved touring it 1980 1993 improved touring only scca classes ita, itb. Formula vee and other formula cars using the vw sedan hbeam front. Aug 10, 2011 me taking out a formula vee for the first time ever, thanks go out to the reynolds who let me have this opportunity. Vintage competition rulebook 4 vintageihstoric 2010 rules and regulations gcr.
Formula firsts with an scca log book will be eligible to run in the fst class. Sccafiaimsa rules and specifications, rmvr general rules section, rmvr exceptions. The 2020 general competition rules online are made available by scca road racing as a. Some of these are using up to a 1915cc engine instead of a 1200cc engine. The general competition rules of the sports car club of america are intended. Formula atlantic is a specification of openwheel racing car developed in the 1970s. While it is primarily a class in the sports car club of america, many other organizations have adopted the formula vee as a class. Frcca rules book 2012 formula race car club of america. For a complete current set of rules for scca download the scca 2012 general competition rules and see the formula vee section about page 223 or use the bookmarks to find fv in the formula category. An scca novice permit, vintage, regional, national or pro racing license is required to participate in an approved scca vintage event. May 07, 2017 i race a formula vee and would say that the price is a bit steep for this car. The sports car club of america had organised a class for formule libre racing cars in 1964, having previously had an adhoc class.
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