Welcome to the worlds most cost-effective Formula 3 Championship. Welcome to the Formula 3 The quest to win a title steeped in history and But go back before the 2005 season and big won by some of the biggest names in Austral- names now fill the list of successes in The long and Australian Drivers asian . . , Michael Championship. Caruso, – all now elite in their In 2005, the ADC went international as chosen fields be it domestically, or twisting Fifty-four years ago, Australian racing legend Formula 3 – now ’s premier ‘wings internationally. Bib Stilwell took his Ferrari 500 to victories at and slicks’ category – took custodianship of Caversham, Albert Park, Lowood, Mount the Gold Star. The 2011 Formula 3 Australian Drivers Cham- road to the Panorama, Port Wakefield and Phillip Island, pionship – as it has been for six years now – to win the very first Australian Drivers Champi- Since then drivers from eleven different coun- is a mix. A mix of the worlds pre-eminent onship. tries have come to do battle in Australia’s junior development formulae in Formula 3, top starts fastest cars on Australia’s best circuits. Four and Australia’s most storied racing award. With it, Bib won the now coveted CAMS Gold Britons have now won the title, Ben Clucas, Star award, affirming his position as the best , Joey Foster and Ben Barker It’s a combination that has delivered intense ‘top level’ open-wheel driver in Australia. all etching themselves on a now 54-year old racing, fantastic entertainment, and the skills here. cup. young drivers need to develop their careers

As the years have passed the cars, circuits forward. and drivers have changed – but the competi- But Australia’s finest have stood up to the Formula 3. tion remains the same. challenge, Aaron Caratti and Tim Macrow the two to have tasted the title.

Kumho Tyres - Proud sponsor of the Formula 3 Australian Drivers Championship Bigger Events, More exposure. Great tracks. The Formula 3 Australian Drivers Round 1 - Winton Raceway, VIC (V8 Supercars) May 20 - 22 Championship takes in a mixture of V8 Round 2 - Hidden Valley, NT (V8 Supercars) June 17 - 19 Supercar Championship Events, plus Shannons Nationals rounds where Round 3 - Eastern Creek, NSW (Shannons Nationals) July 14 - 17 Formula 3 is the headline category. Round 4 - Morgan Park, QLD (Shannons Nationals) Aug 12 - 14 Round 5 - , VIC (Shannons Nationals) Sep 9 - 11 This mix gives F3 the best of both worlds and Round 6 - Phillip Island, VIC (Shannons Nationals) Nov 4 - 6 allows for our own ‘marquee’ Events at Round 7 - Symmons Plains, TAS (V8 Supercars) Nov 11-13 Shannons Nationals rounds whilst also befitting from the additional exposure that goes with the V8 Supercar package. *total anticipated crowd attendance - 200,000. 2009 - 32,000.

Details about attendance figures and TV broadcasts can be found further in this document. The raw costs of Formula 3.

Formula 3 Australia is the most cost-effective way of THE COSTS: FORMULA 3 going international-spec wings and slicks racing in Australasia - it’s as simple as that. Average Vehicle purchase price; $55,000 (F399/00/01 ), $70,000 (F302/03/04 Dallara), $85-90,000 (F307 Dallara) In fact, Formula 3 is little more expensive than a full season of National , with a majority of operating costs Running Costs: identical, vehicle purchase prices very similar and entry fees substantially cheaper. On average, ‘fixed’ round by round costs generally amount to between $9,000 - $15,000 per round inclusive, depending on the level of investment the competitor desires, or is able, to input. This Lease drive packages are of course available with our include entry fees ($1500 / round), tyres ($1600 / round), fuel (Average = $600/ Round), amortising professional teams (see pages 10-11) or vehicles can be run the cost of an engine rebuild and all parts costs over eight rounds. by owner-drivers or family teams with great success. Formula 3 Management can happily provide a more detailed rundown of ‘raw’ prices of all Whilst there is some technical knowledge required components required to run a Formula 3 car on request. ‘Lease Drives’ are readily available with information and support is freely available from within the prices on request from our teams however generally range between $185,000 - $200,000 Formula 3 community. For a full season.

Graduates of Australian F3.

Formula 3 is known around the world as a development formula and in Australia, it’s no different. An elite group of Aussie F3 alumni have headed either overseas or into V8 Supercar racing after their time in the championship.

V8 Supercar team owners love F3 graduates thanks to the engineering base they develop racing the cars. European team owners love them because the cars driven in Australia are the same as those raced overseas, so the learning curve is reduced at a third of the price.

The list of names below are just a select bunch of drivers to have raced in Australian Formula 3 before moving up the motorsport ladder either here or abroad.

Bruno Senna - went on to win in British F3, GP2 and full season in Formula 1 with Hispania Racing. Now Lotus Renault GP reserve driver. Will Power - Tested F1, now full-time driver for in IndyCar Racing. - signed to race for MW (Webber) Arden in GP3 Series. Karl Reindler - British F3, now full time driver for BJR in V8 Supercar. Michael Caruso - Fujitsu V8SC race winner, now full time driver for GRM in V8’s. - Fujitsu V8’s, now full-time V8 Supercar driver for Stone Bros. Racing. Walter Grumbuller - now a regular frontrunner in the British F3 Championship. - Carrera Cup race winner, V8 Supercar endure regular Marco Mapelli - winner in GT & Ferrari Challenge racing in Europe John Pettit - went to the US to engineer teams in Atlantic and . Christian Jones - Asian Formula 3 Championship winner, A1GP AUS driver. Nathan Caratti - regular race winner in MINI Challenge Ben Barker - Carrera Cup Australia (2011) Ben Clucas - success in European GT racing. James Winslow - won Asian F3 and Formula V6 titles, Indy Lights driver in USA. Chris Alajajian - Fujitsu race winner, MINI Challenge champion. Tom Tweedie - Now racing Fujitsu V8SC series in 2011. James Manderson - Euro F3, then engineering role with top Formula 1 teams. - Bathurst & PI V8SC Enduro’s, Race winner. Peter Hackett - Australian GT and F4000 winner. Tim Macrow - Invited to test Atlantics in US, Raced GT in Europe. F3 team owner.

BRUNO SENNA - won his first ever car race in Australian Formula 3, at Albert Park in 2006. Modelled on successful international Championship (Gold Star) Class series, the 2011 Formula 3 Australian Drivers Championship will continue with The Championship class is made up of its new race format successfully the latest cars eligible to compete in Aus- introduced in 2010. tralia, the 2005-2007 specification Dal- lara (or ) Formula 3 . Qualifying will be held in two parts. The first 15 minute session sets grid All cars entered in each race, irrespec- positions seven and backwards, with the tive of class, can score points towards top six cars progressing to a 10-minute the outright championship, rewarding shootout called the “Quick Six”, to high-achievement in older model cars. decide and the first three F307 Dallara’s run at 540kg according to rows. Formula 3’s technical regulations.

There is one bonus point available for Formula 3 National Class pole position in each class. The National class allows older vehicles, Race one is a 20 minute sprint race, built from 1999 – 2004 to race for their with 12 Points being awarded to the own trophies at each race and in the winner in each class, 8 for second, 7 for overall season. third and so on. Race two is also a 20 minute sprint race, with starting This allows beginner drivers to learn the positions being based on the finishing ropes before progressing to the champi- order of race one. Point’s allocation is onship class at a more affordable budget identical to race one. entry point.

The Feature race decides the weekend A regulation change for 2011 will see results and features a grid generated by National Class (2004) specification cars the combined points score of races one run at 540kg. and two. One bonus point is available in each race for setting the fastest lap. The National class also encompasses the Forpark Australia Scholarship (See All cars are eligible to score points for overleaf) the outright F3ADC title, however only F399/00/01 – F302/03/04 cars can score points in the Forpark Scholarship Class.

More track time, more racing. $50,000 to take a career further thanks to Forpark Aust.

Around the world Formula 3 has been However this need has now been Eligible drivers will compete in the full This will ensure each driver competing in responsible for developing the driving addressed. 2011 National Class championship as a the National Class has an equal chance to skills of thousands of young drivers to 'contracted driver' and as such will be win the Forpark Scholarship. prepare them for a career in In partnership with Forpark Australia, required to fulfil the relevant terms and motorsport. Formula 3 Management will in 2011 conditions that accompany that status, i.e. Drivers will be judged on the following introduce the first ever Scholarship the driver must compete in all rounds of criteria (Full criteria to be published and In Australia, things are no different. From program in the history of the Formula 3 the championship to be eligible. made available prior to 2011 season current V8 Supercar Stars like Michael Australian Drivers Championship. commencement) Caruso, Tim Slade and Karl Reindler to At the commencement of the 2011 season international aces like Bruno Senna, the The Forpark Scholarship will provide an a selection panel will be formed; This - Speed and performance category has played it's part in bringing opportunity for the selected driver to selection panel will then select one driver - Technical Feedback the best and brightest to the forefront and progress from an initial season in Formula to be the worthy recipient of the - Fitness giving them the tools they need to 3's National Class to a fully-fledged Scholarship award, a fund of AUD$50,000 - Media performance & Skills succeed at the highest level. championship drive the following season to go towards a championship class drive - Attitude and as such, develop an ideal platform for in the 2012 Formula 3 Australian Drivers - likelihood to succeed in a professional However there has never been a cohesive national or international motorsport Championship. career - Marketability program designed to give drivers a value stardom. for money opportunity to show what they As such, The Scholarship winner may not Head to: are capable of. The Forpark Australian F3 Scholarship be the driver that wins the class - it will be (referenced herby as 'The Scholarship') the driver deemed most suitable and likely www.formula3.com.au/ A complete two-year program that gave will encompass young drivers (under the to be successful in an outright car that scholarship.asp to find out drivers an introductory season before age of 23) racing in the National Class, for fulfils the criteria laid out by the selection more information. progressing through to a championship Formula 3 Vehicles built between 1999 panel. drive - with funding in support - has been and 2004. needed. Formula 3 Management has in place a detailed Contracted drivers will also receive primary Garage Formula 3 Management has negotiated a generous financial program for the 2011 season that Allocation in Pit Lane / Marquee placement, plus travel allowance to assist competitors for making the reduces costs across the board and also further travel subsidies when compared to non- trek north. delivers high return and incentive rewards to contracted drivers, as outlined below. competitors. Contracted (Full Season) entrants will receive a Drivers intending to contest the full season will sign rebate of $1500.00, per car, following the Event. Please Note: All figures quoted here are exclusive of a contract a the beginning of the season and as GST. such will receive additional status as a ‘contracted Non Contracted entrants will receive a rebate of driver’ for the 2011 Championship plus the benefits $1000.00, per car, following the Event. Entry Fee: The 2011 Entry Fee will be $1600 Per as outlined above. Car, Per round, at rounds 1,3,4,5,6 and 7. Formula 3 Management will also source Group Failure to complete the eight rounds will result in Hotel bookings at local hotels to lower costs, plus Contracted Drivers: rebates being withheld according to the terms of the will coordinate transport options between contracts. competitors to ensure all transporters are filled, or all Drivers who commit to contesting the full ‘sharing’ possibilities are covered prior to departure championship at the beginning of the season will Hidden Valley: to lower costs further. receive substantial discount in their entry fee. Round two of the championship will be held at There will be no entry or garaging fees Contracted drivers will receive the final round of in Darwin, Northern associated with this round. the year free of charge, with no entry or garaging Territory. costs. This is a saving of $1600 (+GST).

Better value, less costs. More incentives and more prizes.

TOP END SHOOTOUT: CARRERA CUP TEST DAY

As with 2010, there will be a three-round mini- Thanks to Team BRM, The winner of the 2011 series across three Events in the Northern states. Formula 3 Australian Drivers Championship will receive a fully-funded* Test Day in a current Round 2 (Hidden Valley), 4(Morgan Park) and 5 specification MY11 Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Car, () will comprise the ‘Top End utilised in the 2011 Australia. Shootout’, with the point score of those three rounds combine determining the champion in each This test will be presented with full staffing from class. Team BRM and will include a minimum of 50 laps at Mallala, in . $5000 of prize money will be distributed across each class at the conclusion of round five as fol- The vehicle will be insured for the duration of the test lows: by Carrera Cup.

Outright 1st: $1500.00 Testing results will be taken into consideration by Outright 2nd: $1000.00 Team BRM for a potential race opportunity with the Outright 3rd: $500.00 team in the 2012 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Championship. National 1st: $1000.00 National 2nd: $600.00 ENTRY rd National 3 : $400.00 The Winner of the 2011 Formula 3 Australian Drivers The point system will be the standard Formula 3 Championship will be considered by Event Organis- scoring method based on round results of the three rounds in Question. ers for entry into either the 2011 or 2012 Macau Formula 3 Grand Prix. KUMHO KEY PERFORMER AWARD:

$5000.000 will be awarded at the conclusion of the championship to the highest performing driver fulfill- ing the criteria. Details to be issued separately. Support from series partners to lower the cost.

Stay Tuned;

More entrant support packages to be announced!

ELF (RACE FUELS AUSTRALIA) PERFORMANCE FRICTON BRAKES

Official Fuel of Formula 3 Preferred Brake Supplier to Formula 3 Race Fuels Australia has agreed to become the Official Fuel of Formula 3. As a partner to the F3ADC, Performance Friction Brakes (PFC) are Each Entry utilising ELF WRF 102 offering significant savings on Brake octane racing fuel for the full 2011 Callipers, Rotors and Pads throughout season will receive 1x 0.5L bottle of the 2011 season. ELF Brake Fluid Per Round. The total value of this is approx $400.00. A full price list is available on request from Formula 3 To be eligible for this incentive, Management. competitors will be required to carry ELF branding on vehicles at all times in the 2011 Championship.

(Location / positioning of decals to be advised by Formula 3 Management). TEAM BRM R-TEK MOTORSPORT ASTUTI MOTORSPORT www.teambrm.com.au www.r-tek.com.au www.astutimotorsport.net

Contact Mark Rundle Contact Ian Richards Contact Sam Astuti 0400 099 978 | [email protected] 0403 054 602 | [email protected] 0412 247 306 | [email protected]

Adelaide-based Team BRM are the defending R-Tek Motorsport Services is a full time, full service, Astuti Motorsport is one of Australia’s most rapidly champion team, having won the outright title the last totally professional Formula 3 Race Team. growing race teams and is based in , three seasons. The team has a tradition of success Based in South Australia, R-Tek Motorsport Victoria. Formed by former racer Sam Astuti, the and is now Australia’s most successful Open-wheel Services has the race cars, the logistics, and the team prepares cars for the heat of competition in the team currently operating. facilities to run drivers in the fastest motor sport Formula 3 Australian Drivers Championship and category in Australia. also the Australian GT Championship. Team BRM has won Six F3 titles and Four Australian Drivers Championship / Gold Star It also has the capability to prepare, transport and titles. run a complete race event service (pit crew, data acquisition, engineering, catering) for competitors who wish to bring their own cars to the team.

BF RACING TIM MACROW RACING CARS FOR SALE www.bfracing.com Contact Tim Macrow Visit www.formula3.com.au and click Contact Brett Francis 0402 480 575 |[email protected] ‘F3 Marketplace’ to find keenly priced vehicles 0414 390 471| [email protected] suitable for entry into the Formula 3 Forpark Schol- 2007 Australian Drivers Champion Tim Macrow is arship in 2011. Alternatively, contact Richard Craill Based in Queensland’s "Motorsport Hub", bf racing statistically the most successful driver in Australian at Formula 3 Management to discuss further. has a large workshop facility focussed solely on Formula 3 History. He is also a vastly experienced preparing race-winning cars. engineer and mechanic and has prepared and operated his own successful cars for several years. The team has prepared state-championship winning cars in Formula Ford and Formula 3 (amongst oth- With access to competitive machinery, the right ers) and in 2010 prepared the successful campaign people and the expertise of a championship-winning on the National Formula 3 championship by Queen- driver, TMR can provide the all-round service sland drivers Ben Gersekowski and Roman required to succeed in Formula 3. Krumins.

Media Exposure Value

The Australian Formula 3 Championship is exposed to a ’ coverage is beamed to overt 1.8 million sub- Website traffic: The Formula 3 website is one of the most- diverse and wide array of spectators and media at each scribers, and played regularly in bars, clubs and hotels to a visited category website in Australian Motorsport. In 2010 the round. Formula 3 is ideally positioned to be able to offer value large audience. The estimated audience of the Fox coverage site averaged 39,750 page impressions per month. for money sponsorships that deliver ‘bang for your buck’ is 50,000 – 85,000 per show. value unable to be matched anywhere else in motorsport. By comparison the V8 Utes website recorded an A media survey conducted across the first three rounds of average of 37,900 page impressions per month in 2009. The Race Torque Media is Formula 3’s dedicated media the 2010 championship showed F3 delivered the following Shannons Nationals website received 14,500 page contractor and provides all media services to the results to sponsors: impressions per month. championship. - Kumho Tyres (Sponsor, Tyre supplier): In 2010 the series has received regular print and online The Australian Formula 3 Championship receives regular coverage in the following publications: coverage on the popular SBS show, Speedweek. This cover- Media equivalency value of $175,900 age is also shown on FOX Sports’ dedicated motorsport Auto Action, Motorsport News, Motorsport E-News, speed- channel SPEED TV. In total, each Shannons Nationals F3 - Meguiar’s (Pole award sponsor): cafe.com.au, Kart Magazine, , AutoRacing Daily, show will receive one hour of broadcast exposure on two NZ Speed sport, AutoSport (UK), Crash.net, Autosport.com, networks. Media equivalency value of $65,300 motorsport.com.

*V8 Supercar round TV package details to be advised. This includes event specific media in major daily newspapers including the Advertiser, Examiner, Mercury, Age, Herald Sun The SBS coverage receives an average of and Sydney Morning Herald. 210,000 viewers per week, nationally. The series has also received radio coverage on major stations in Adelaide, Melbourne (SEN Sports), Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Launceston

Gold Star Winners, 1957 - 2010

Formula Libre Formula 2

1957 Ferrari 1987 David RT30 1958 Stan Jones Maserati 250F 1988 Rohan Onslow Cheetah Mk8 1959 Len Lukey Cooper Climax 1989 Rohan Onslow Ralt RT20 1960 Alex Cooper Maserati 1990 Simon Kane Ralt RT21 1961 Bill Patterson Cooper Climax 1962 Bib Stillwell Cooper Climax Formula Brabham / Holden / F4000 1963 Bib Stillwell Brabham Climax 1991 Spa Australian National Formula 1992 Mark Skaife Spa 1993 Mark Skaife Lola T91/50 1964 Bib Stillwell Repco Brabham Climax 1994 Reynard 91 D 1965 Bib Stillwell Repco Brabham Climax 1995 Paul Stokell Reynard 91 D 1966 Spencer Martin Repco Brabham 1996 Paul Stokell Reynard 91 D 1967 Spencer Martin Repco Brabham 1997 Reynard 91 D 1968 Kevin Bartlett Brabham Alfa 1998 (NZ) Reynard 92 D 1969 Kevin Bartlett Mildren Alfa 1999 Reynard 94 D 1970 Lotus Waggot 2000 Simon Wills Reynard 94 D 2001 Reynard 94 D Australian Formula 1 (F5000) 2002 Will Power Reynard 94 D 2003 (NZ) Reynard 96 D 1971 Mildren Waggot 2004 Neil McFadyen Reynard 95 D 1972 Frank Matich Repco 1973 John McCormack Elfin MR5 Australian Formula 3 1974 Max Stewart Lola T330 (Italics: non Gold Star F3 winners) 1975 John McCormack Elfin MR6 1976 John Leffler Lola T400 1999 Paul Stephenson Dallara F396 - Spiess Opel 1977 John McCormack McLaren M23 2000 Paul Stephenson Dallara F396 - Spiess Opel 1978 Graeme McRae (NZ) McRae GM3 2001 Peter Hackett Dallara F398 - Fiat Novomotor 1979 John Walker Lola T332 2002 James Manderson Dallara F301 - Spiess Opel 1980 Alfredo Costanzo Lola T430 Chevrolet 2003 Michael Caruso Dallara F301 - Fiat Novomotor 1981 Alfredo Costanzo McLaren M26 2004 Karl Reindler Dallara F301 - Spiess Opel 1982 Alfredo Costanzo Tiga 1983 Alfredo Costanzo Tiga 2005 Aaron Caratti Dallara F304 – Renault 2006 Ben Clucas (UK) Dallara F304 - Spiess Opel Formula Mondial 2007 Tim Macrow Dallara F304 - Spiess Opel 2008 James Winslow (UK) Dallara F307 – Mercedes 1984 John Bowe Ralt RT4 2009 Joey Foster (UK) Dallara F307 - Mercedes 1985 John Bowe Ralt RT4 2010 Ben Barker (UK) Dallara F307 - Mercedes 1986 Graham Watson Ralt RT4

Kumho Tyres - Proud sponsor of the Formula 3 Australian Drivers Championship James Manderson - 2002, Phillip Island. Australian Formula 3 - The Stats ‘99-’11

All time Race Victories All Time Career Podium Finishes Top Ten Drivers in Australian Formula 3 History

1. Paul Stephenson 17 1. Tim Macrow 42 In 2010 a group of ten Motorsport Journalists, F3 Team Owners and industry specialists were surveyed to 2. Tim Macrow 16 2. Darren Palmer 30 try and rate the best drivers in Australia’s F3 history. Each judge was asked to submit their top ten drivers, 3. Peter Hackett 12 3. Peter Hackett 26 in order, with each driver then receiving points - from first to tenth – as per the 2010 F3 sporting 4. Ben Clucas 12 4. Chris Gilmour 25 regulations. Out of the 55 drivers eligible (eligibility criteria was limited to those drivers who had scored a 5. James Manderson 10 5. Michael Trimble 24 championship - points paying - race podium), 26 scored votes, with only two receiving votes from all ten 6. Mitch Evans 9 6. Paul Stephenson 24 judges. This is the final list. 7. Aaron Caratti 8 7. Leanne Tander 23 8. Michael Caruso 8 8. James Manderson 21 1. Will Power (2002 Runner Up, now Team Penske driver in IndyCar Racing) 9. James Winslow 8 9. Tom Tweedie 20 2. Ben Clucas (2006 Champion, now racing GT in Europe) 10. Leanne Tander 7 10. Michael Caruso 19 3. Tim Macrow (2007 Champion, now racing Porsches in Australia & F3 Team Owner) 11. Joey Foster 7 11. Chris Alajajian 19 4. Karl Reindler (2004 Champion, now driver for in V8 Supercars) 12. Will Power 6 12. Karl Reindler 18 5. Leanne Tander (2007, 2008 runner-up, raced and Fujitsu Series) 13. Darren Palmer 6 13. James Cressey 17 6. Peter Hackett (2001 Champion, now full-time Driver Trainer for Mercedes. 2005 GT Champion) 14. James Cressey 6 14. Aaron Caratti 17 7. James Manderson (2002 Champion, now engineer in ) 15. Ben Barker 6 15. Barton Mawer 16 8. Michael Caruso (2003 Champion, now full time driver for in V8 Supercars) 16. Michael Trimble 6 16. Mitch Evans 16 9. James Winslow (2008 Champion, now racing Indy Lights in the US) 17. Chris Gilmour 5 17. James Winslow 14 10. Mitch Evans (2010 Runner Up, now racing GP3 for MW Arden Racing in Europe) 18. Karl Reindler 5 18. Chas Jacobsen 14 19. Barton Mawer 5 19. Ben Clucas 14 20. Ian Dyk 4 20. Mat Sofi 13

The Formula 3 Australian Drivers Championship is run by Formula 3 Management Pty. Ltd for Formula 3 Australia, Inc.

FORMULA 3 MANAGEMENT Pty Ltd:

Contact:

Ian Richards 0403 054 602 [email protected]

Richard Craill 0408 813 141 [email protected]

MEDIA OPERATIONS:

Race Torque Media [email protected]

CAMS TECHNICAL DELEGATE

Wayne Lamont

CAMS FORMULA 3 RACE DIRECTOR

Steve Preece