This looks like fun!

"AntiSpeed" (AntiSpeed)
04/15/2019 at 11:49 • Filed to: None

There’s a bunch of historic Formula Ford championships popping up now and they’re getting super popular . Cars are relatively cheap (~$20k for a race-ready car) and running costs are really low.

In the east there’s the Right Coast Formula Ford Series (

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And in the west there’s the Formula Ford Drivers’ Club and the NorWest Crossflow Cup.

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With its relatively low cost and strong communities it looks like a pretty good way to get into racing, and a great way to unleash your inner Jim Clark!

DISCUSSION (17)

Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner > AntiSpeed
04/15/2019 at 12:06

oh boy... this isnt helping my urge to race go away any time soon ( latest post for refere nce)

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > AntiSpeed
04/15/2019 at 12:21

Ooh, wine dinn ers on Saturday night, enclosed trailers for open wheel cars, champange with trophies... this is rich people racing. Looks like fun. For the rest of us, half of the budget would buy a reasonably running car to play with in your local region’s Club Ford class.

InFierority Complex > AntiSpeed
04/15/2019 at 12:24

Very cool. My dad used to race an old Titan like this.

Kinja'd!!!

He still has it in the garage. I think he was wanting me to get into racing but I just too risk averse and don’t have the drive(not to mention the funds), unfortunately.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > InFierority Complex
04/15/2019 at 12:27

PPIR?

InFierority Complex > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
04/15/2019 at 12:37

Looks like. I know this guy is a local up here in C olorado.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > InFierority Complex
04/15/2019 at 12:48

Looks like it to me also. I think I know the red car behind it.

InFierority Complex > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
04/15/2019 at 12:53

Definitely PPIR

Kinja'd!!!

AntiSpeed > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
04/15/2019 at 13:16

Is it? Basically they are groups that coordinate a few selected regional SCCA or vintage events every year to flashmob with club fords. So the budget isn’t any higher than a regional club ford budget.

CaptDale - is secretly British > AntiSpeed
04/15/2019 at 13:17

Man I could really get into that

AntiSpeed > Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
04/15/2019 at 13:33

Cool! Are you in Atlanta? I’ll be at Road Atlanta this weekend for the F1600 Series opener!

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > AntiSpeed
04/15/2019 at 13:39

I was guessing based on what the rigs i n the paddock looked like, running vintage rubber, the cars all looking fairly pretty and the amenities of the weekend. I’ve never entered a race weekend where Saturday night was any fancier than some BBQ brought in from a local joint and grabbing a beer from the cooler (while getting drunk with the corner workers and trying to get your competitors way more drunk than you for tomorrow), even at big name track.

It would, however, be cool to see so many on the track at once.

AntiSpeed > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
04/15/2019 at 13:42

Aren’t vintage tires cheaper than Hoosier slicks? Maybe to purchase they aren’t much less but I’ve heard they last for ever .

Regarding the wine and champagne party I guess I just assumed that’s how they do things in California =oP

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > AntiSpeed
04/15/2019 at 14:09

Just to be clear: costs are not that low for those of you who are drooling.

A vintage race weekend is going to run you probably about a grand minimum , assuming you transport yourself. Historic and vintage costs are pretty similar. You’re gonna need 2-3 sets of tires per weekend, and you’ll likely use up 2 of them.

That said: there is SCCA and NASA, which will cost you less, but they will not let you race one on a rookie or novice license! And you may not get to run at all if no others show up.

So, yes, it’s cheap for a race car. But racing still ain’t cheap.

Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner > AntiSpeed
04/15/2019 at 14:21

I am! I have a friend running F1600 (or maybe 2000) this weekend too! Lookout for Simon Sikes. He is a fast mf

AntiSpeed > Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks
04/15/2019 at 14:35

There’s no way you’d use 2-3 sets of tires per weekend. I race in the pro series and we’re only allowed one set per weekend (excluding practice). Vintage tires are even harder and a set would likely last several weekends.

Everything else is true, although I don’t see why the SCCA wouldn’t allow someone to race a club ford on a novice license.

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > AntiSpeed
04/15/2019 at 14:56

Depends on the particular event and rules. I tell folks as a rule that they should plan on 2 sets every weekend and losing one. (Punctures!) That’s the minimum you want to take . You don’t want to be out there and find yourself with 3 tires.

I know that some vintage events mandate three sets of tires (dry and wet or differing compounds or one set per day etc ,) or run enough over a weekend to warrant three sets due to wear and blistering.

SCCA/NASA rules are pretty reasonable about the FF’s though. It’s power-to-weight, speeds, and control considerations. You can run some events on novice , but not points race. But remember, license advancement is automatic . Full competition/vintage competition only requires completing one SCCA Driver School, 3 regional events or approved equivalent, and your novice permit logbook. They do NOT have to be in the same car, either. The licensing administrator can also waive any or all of the requirements at their discretion.

Grindintosecond > AntiSpeed
04/15/2019 at 15:06

Ill have to put up an article on formula first