The starting category for CHAMPIONS Fantastic racing for the CLUBMAN Win a place in the SHOOTOUT HIGH PROFILE meetings with the TCR UK Package National, Regional and Single-venue CHAMPIONSHIPS Over 50 years of HISTORY LOW cost NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Mazda Road to Indy Shootout

For more than 50 years 1600 has been a great training ground aimed at young drivers with many competitors going on to carve their names As a Feeder Series for the Mazda Road to Indy Shootout, the National in history. These include Formula 1 stars , , Championship provides a fantastic opportunity to forge a , and . This tradition has been career in top-line single-seater racing over in the United States. strengthened since the National Championship became a Feeder Series for Subject to certain criteria, the winner of the title is eligible to take part in the the Mazda Road to Indy Programme. end of season Mazda Road to Indy Shootout for the chance of winning a In 2018, the profile of the series is due to increase even further when it US$200k scholarship to contest the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship becomes one of the key supporting events at every round of the brand new Powered by Mazda. TCR UK touring car championship. This will bring unprecedented levels of From USF2000, the Mazda Road to Indy provides a pathway which leads right spectator attention and media coverage. the way up to . If you claim the USF2000 title, you receive a $325,000 With an emphasis on mechanical grip, Formula Ford 1600 enables drivers to scholarship for Pro Mazda; victory in the Pro Mazda series brings you develop skills that are vital for building solid foundations for a future career $790,000 for ; and the Indy Lights champion scoops a scholarship in whatever arena opportunities arise in. valued at $1 million to move into IndyCar with three guaranteed races, As regulations relating to chassis dynamics are completely open and there including the . are no limits on testing, drivers can immerse themselves in gaining an In 2017, (pictured above on understanding of how racing cars work. Despite this, costs are far lower than the right of ) was the first graduate many series which are targeted at young drivers. of the Mazda Road to Indy programme to win Aside from being a great training formula, the racing in Formula Ford 1600 is the Indycar Championship proving that the arguably the best in the world and many compete in the Clubman Class of initiative can help a driver to reach the very top the National Championship for the sheer fun of it. This is because the lack of of motorsport. aerodynamic aids makes it possible for the cars to closely follow each other through corners while the open wheels discourage crash, bang, wallop antics. NORTHERN CHAMPIONSHIP A CLASS OF ITS OWN As the Formula Ford 1600 regulations have largely been unchanged since there were created in 1967 - more than 50 years ago - there is a large proliferation of cars eligible to compete in all of the BRSCC Championships. The Northern Championship provides just about everyone with something to race for as the cars are divided into the following 5 Classes according to their date of manufacture: Class A: Cars built from 1/1/99 Class B: Cars built from 1/1/90 to 31/12/98 In Northern England, BRSCC Formula Ford 1600 offers intense on-track Class C: Cars built from 1/1/87 to 31/12/89 competition for drivers from a variety of backgrounds in pukka racing cars Class D: Cars built from 1/1/84 to 31/12/86 which have performance and handling capabilities far beyond that of road- orientated vehicles. Class E: Cars built before 1984 But we offer much more than sport as the paddock provides a very friendly environment which makes each race weekend a great social event not to be missed. It is truly a family orientated arena in which “Lad & Dad” teams are commonplace. Indeed, there has been more than one instance where father and son raced against each other. Often our drivers are assisted by their wives, girlfriends and kids who all form close bonds with the support teams of their fellow competitors. When the red lights go out, the racing is as good as you find anywhere because aerodynamic aids are outlawed so that a pursuing car’s corner- speed is never affected by disturbed air. There is always plenty of overtaking but, due to the exposed wheels, all passing manoeuvres have to be made with precision. We cater for all budgets with a Northern Championship which comprises of 7 meetings including an away day at Silverstone - the Home of British Motorsport. Meanwhile our single-venue series - the Champion of Oulton and Star of Anglesey - have earned legendary status in their own right. POTENTIAL COSTINGS DIRECTORY When asking how much does it cost to race Formula Ford 1600, the most CHASSIS BUILDERS Cliff Dempsey Racing Medina Sport Email: [email protected] realistic answer is in fact another question, “How long is a piece of string?” Web: www.medinasport.co.uk Tel: 07516 430173 Email: [email protected] Competitors can spend as much or as little as they wish. A drive with a top- Tel: 01606 881727 / 07850 595028 Bernard Dolan Racing line team on a turn up and drive basis can cost £50,000 for a season in the Email: [email protected] Ralph Firman Racing Tel: 00353 851391510 National Championship although competitive seats are available for Web: www.rfrcars.com £30,000. Email: [email protected] UCLan Racing Tel: 01953 888500 Tel: 07503 167689 For those with the mechanical know-how and enough supportive friends to Ray Racing Cars Swift Cooper prepare their own cars, new chassis cost in the region of £25,000 while a Web: www.rayracecar.com Web: www.swiftcooper.com competitive secondhand one could be purchased for £13,000. Cars are Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 07801 899178 Tel: 01249 783000 available for less but are likely to require a fair amount work to make them Swift Cooper race ready. B-M Racing Web: www.swiftcooper.com Web: www.b-mracing.co.uk Email: [email protected] These prices excludes engines. A new power unit has a price tag of £7,000. Email: [email protected] Tel: 01249 783000 Older chassis suitable for the Northern Championship can be obtained for a SECOND HAND CARS Road and Stage Motorsport lower price. Web: www.racecarsdirect.com Web: www.rsmmotorsport.co.uk Tel: 07970 784436 The nature of Formula Ford 1600 means that a finely-tuned chassis from the RACING TEAMS turn of the Millennium or even earlier can be competitive against the latest Medina Sport Wayne Poole Racing Web: www.medinasport.co.uk Web: www.waynepooleracing.co.uk designs. Email: [email protected] Email at: [email protected] Tel: 01606 881727 / 07850 595028 Tel: 01453 546 208 / 07884 138 583 Note, unlike a road car, the high stresses of racing means Formula Ford 1600s have to receive constant attention. They need to be thoroughly Don Hardman Racing Kevin Mills Racing Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] checked after every qualifying session and race then they require a Tel: 07860 248232 Tel: 07804306513 substantial ovehaul between each meeting. Oldfield Motorsport Dave Hart RacePrep Web: www.oldfieldmotorsport.co.uk The following is an estimated breakdown of costs for competing in the Email: [email protected] Email [email protected] Tel: 07973 368285 National Championship but excludes purchasing/hiring the car, Tel: 07516 811266

accommodation, travel and testing Formula Ford Hire Team DPA BRSCC RACING MEMBERSHIP £150.00 Web: www.teamdpa.co.uk Web: www.formulafordhire.co.uk Email: [email protected] Email: Use contact form on website CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION £125.00 Tel: 0798860680 Tel: 07800 715450

RACE ENTRY FEES £3,200.00 Graham Brunton Racing J. R. T. () Web: www.facebook.com/GrahamBruntonRacing/ Web: www.johnracing.be TYRES £3,878.40 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 01383 720046 Tel: +32 87 341666 / +32 475 350538 CONSUMABLES (OILS, BRAKE PADS, ETC) £240.00 Souley Motorsport Enigna Motorsport FUELS £320.00 Web: www.souleymotorsport.com Web: www.facebook.com/enigmamotorsport Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 07968847033 Tel: 07804306513 SEASON TOTAL £7,913.40 Fast Facts The Tech Power: 117 BHP* Single-seater Racing Car Torque: 150 N-m* Advanced In-board Suspension Max Revs: 6,800* Cutting Edge Data Logging Weight (inc driver): 500kg Work with the Entire Package *Typical figures Unlimited Testing

2018 PROVISIONAL CALENDARS NATIONAL TOURIST TROPHY 31st/1st Apr - Silverstone 12th/13th May - 12th/13th May - Knockhill 22nd/23rd Jun - Kirkistown 2nd/3rd Jun - 8th/9th Sep - Croft 22nd/23rd Jun - Kirkistown 14th/15th Jul - Castle Combe NORTHERN 4th Aug - 24th Mar - Oulton Park 8th/9th Sep - Croft 28th/29th Apr - Anglesey 13th/14th Oct - 16th Jun - Oulton Park 29th Jul (Sun) - Silverstone TRIPLE CROWN 11th/12th Aug - Anglesey 31st/1st Apr - Silverstone 2nd Sep - 2nd/3rd Jun - Brands Hatch 29th Sep - Oulton Park

13th/14th Oct - Donington Park Winter Meeting All meetings, except Kirkistown, will18th be Nov - Anglesey part of the TCR UK package.

Get Involved Although you’ll not find fiercer competition out on the track, the BRSCC Formula Ford 1600 Paddock is a very friendly place with many willing to assist newcomers. While there are “Lad & Dad” operations who run their own car, many prefer to pay established teams, who have a wealth of experience, to take care of the technicalities. For more information: Visit our website www.brsccff1600.co.uk and click the “Join In” tab or telephone the Championship Co-ordinator, Ian Smith, on 07939 107888 Compiled by Gramtext Photographs by Bourne Photographic