AUSTRALIAN FORMULA 3 What do you get if you combine the fastest racing cars in the country with Australia’s highest potential up-and-coming talent? A category that is sure to get your heart racing - the Australian Formula 3 Premier Series. Australian Formula 3 is Australia’s premier open-wheel motor racing category. A fiercely competitive, surprisingly affordable series boasts the most authentic Formula racing experience in the region. Drivers from all over the world have competed in Australian Formula 3 not only showcasing its ability to provide young drivers with the best proving, but enhancing the competition as well. Australian Formula 3 is managed by Formula 3 Management Pty Ltd, a company formed with the sole purpose of promoting and growing ‘Wings and Slicks’ racing in Australia by: • Providing the most cost-effective international spec open-wheel racing in Australia. • Offering the most competitive racing possible. • Offer the best ‘training base’ for drivers seeking to progress their career either in Australia or abroad, OR a stable platform for drivers to simply enjoy driving the fastest racing cars in Australia. In 2017 Formula 3 will be run and promoted by Formula 3 Management Pty Ltd, promising to increase the exposure of the National Series further. Racing in the premier open wheel class in Australia has never been more affordable, so there is no better time to join Australia’s premier motor racing category. But don’t just ask us: Call our teams, and ask them. Compare us with other categories, and see the value for money that racing in Australian Formula 3 provides. Program In 2017, Australian Formula 3 is will run with a 6-round program in four states: Round 1 Morgan Park, Qld 19th – 21st May Round 2 Mallala, SA 9th – 11th June The F3 Master of Mallala Cup Round 3 SMSP, NSW 30th June – 2nd July Round 4 Phillip Island, Vic 18th – 20th August Victorian Road Racing Championship Round 5 Queensland Raceway 15th – 17th Sept The F3 City of Ipswich Super Prix Round 6 Wakefield Park, NSW 20th – 22nd Oct The F3 City of Goulburn Trophy Track time 3 x 15 min minimum practice on Friday 1 x 15 min Qualifying on Saturday 1 x 20 min Race on Saturday (expressed as number of laps) 2 x 20 min Races on Sunday (expressed as number of laps) Trophies To be supplied by F3M 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Premier Class (chassis 05 – 11) 1st for National class (chassis 02 – 07) 1st for Trophy class (when more than 3 entrants) Pole Award All Properties Group will continue with the $500 Pole Award. 2017 AUSTRALIAN FORMULA 3 INFORMATION 1 ▶ The Premier class is the outright award, awarded to Australia’s fastest driver. Any car from 1/1/2005 through to 31/12/2011 Formula 3 specification is eligible. The Premier Class entry fee in 2017 will be $1000 per round inc GST. ▶ The Formula 3 National Class is a title within a title, for 2005 to 2007-spec F3 cars. The National Class entry fee in 2017 will be $1000 per round inc GST. ▶ The Trophy Class is older F3 chassis (pre ’02) and other open-wheelers including Formula 1000, Formula Ford 2000, Formula Renault, Toyota Racing Series, Formula BMW, and similar vehicles. The Trophy Class entry fee in 2017 is set by the local circuit promoter, plus a $50 F3M Service fee. Formula 3 Management Club Membership Stakeholder $100 (Car owners) Driver registration $100 (Drivers) Ordinary members $50 Series Entry A series entry form is to be completed at the beginning of the season and confirmation entry for each round to F3M. F3M will submit all paper work to the circuit. Payment to F3M with confirmation entry must be made ten days prior to each event. A late entry fee of $100 will apply for entries received after the closing date. An Entry is only considered valid once all fees are paid. Entrant Definition A registered F3 entrant - All chassis eligible A registered entrant: wishes to compete for series points, trophies and a travel rebate. Conditions. 1. To be in the first eight (8) entrants to register. 2. Pay a $600 sign on fee on or prior to March 21st 2017. 3. Purchase one (1) set of racing tyres per car per round. 4. To enter a minimum of one (1) car at all rounds Round Entry fee for Registered entrant $1000 inc GST Sign on fee rebate to be reimbursed 50% after round 3 and 50% after round 6. Travel rebate paid after round 3 and round 6 for rounds contested. A non-registered F3 entrant - All chassis eligible A non-registered entrant: not required to comply with the above conditions but is eligible for points and trophies. Entry fee for non-registered entrants $1000 inc GST A local F3 entrant - 02 to 07 chassis A local F3 entrant who submits a one-off entry at any round in the entrants’ resident state. Entry fee: as charged by the local circuit promoter, plus a $50 F3M service fee for processing entries etc. A Trophy entrant An entrant competing in a pre ‘02 F3 racing car and non F3 racing cars. Entry fee: as charged by the local circuit promoter, plus a $50 F3M service fee for processing entries etc. Travel Rebate A Travel Rebate is available for all registered competitors – please contact Formula 3 Management for details and rates. 2017 AUSTRALIAN FORMULA 3 INFORMATION 2 As part of the Formula 3 entry package, all cars are fitted with on board cameras which are recorded by Formula 3 partner Replay XD Australia. Footage for your car is available to use as an analysis tool, as well as for use for your digital media and PR channels to get more exposure for your team. (Teams to supply a hard drive to Formula 3 management for supply of footage) The success of Australian Formula 3 lies in our passionate group of teams, who consistently support the category. Teams offer lease packages with rates that include Series and Entry Fees. If you’re interested in competing in Formula 3 in 2017, please contact them, they’ll give you everything you need to know to join us, either with them, or independently, in 2017. Dennie Rumble | 0400 900 666 | [email protected] In only their second full season in Formula 3, Alpine Motorsports achieved their first race and round win with their F307 Dallara at Phillip Island. The following year they dominated taking out the 2016 Title. Led by owner/driver Dennie Rumble, they’re looking to continue their 2016 success in 2017 where they have expanded to a 2-car operation. Errol Gilmour | 0417 454 229 | [email protected] This family run, Queensland team has ten years of F3 experience and have an extensive knowledge base and a history of success in F3 Racing, finishing second in the first year of F3 competition in the 2004, winning the 2007, 2012 & 2015 F3 National Class plus reaching the pinnacle in winning the 2011 and 2015 Australian Formula 3 titles. Ian Richards | 0403 054 602 | [email protected] R-Tek Motorsport Services is a professional Formula 3 race team with 15 years experience. The team won the 2012 F3ADC with James Winslow, and won the 2014 Kumho Cup and Rookie of the Year titles with Roland Legge. In 2016 R-Tek ran at the front in both Premier and Nation classes. The team operates in Premier, National and Trophy classes. Terry Stott | 0408 963 907 | [email protected] Harvest Motorsport is readying for their fifth season in 2017, after running a Mygale M11-Mercedes Benz in 2015. The team is managed by experienced F3 mechanic Terry Stott, who’s spent time with Australia’s top teams and a stint in British Formula 3. Luke Ellery | 0422 043 737 | [email protected] Ellery Motorsport is Australian Formula 3’s newest team. With a strong history in open wheelers, namely Formula Ford, EME is ready for battle in 2016 with one of the countries neatest examples of a Dallara F308/11 HWA Mercedes. Together with Race Engineering Services who finished first and second in F3’s National class in 2012, they will be a force in 2017. Trent Shirvington | 0428 464 565 | [email protected] After a year learning the ropes and circuits of Australian Formula 3 in 2015, 2016 was interrupted with business commitments. Trent Shirvington is back in 2017 with the Mygale M11 piloted previously by Nick Foster and Simon Hodge. In 2017 they have expanded to a 2-car operation. Shane Wilson | [email protected] Shane Wilson has enjoyed much success in his short time in Formula 3 winning the Kumho Cup class in 2015 and 2016. This year Wilson will be behind the wheel of a newly acquired F307. Gary Johns | 0448 184 351 | [email protected] Gary & Bob Johns have motorsport experience starting in early 60’s in sports cars, through Australian Formula 1, Australian Formula 2 and now, Formula 3. In 2017, they’re armed with a Dallara F311 from Carlin Motorsport in the UK. With the first new-specification VW engine in Australia, the car ready to challenge for 2017. 2017 AUSTRALIAN FORMULA 3 INFORMATION 3 For more information about competing in Australian Formula 3 in 2017, please contact Formula 3 Management Pty Ltd: Phone, 0403 054 601 Email, [email protected] Ian Richards | 0403 054 602 | [email protected] Errol Gilmour | 0417 454 229 | [email protected] Dennie Rumble | 0400 900 666 | [email protected] Trent Shirvington | 0428 464 565 | [email protected] @ # 2017 AUSTRALIAN FORMULA 3 INFORMATION 4 .