Formula vee scca rules books

For a complete current set of rules for scca download the scca 2012 general competition rules and see the formula vee section. If you would like a copy of the printed gcr, it is available on amazon. I will do a few blogs trying my best to answer and give whatever information i might have, and hopefully others will find that useful, too. The fuel cell is fairly new at 3 years old, and the tires and chrome wheels have just completed their 3 rd season on the car, with approximately 11 race weekends on them. Thiis is a beautiful formula vee protoform p2 racecar for sale. Its said to handle well, and though top speed is limited to 80 mph thanks to the super. Formula vs with an scca log book will be eligible to run in the fv1200 class a. This 1972 caldwell formula vee is prepped for solo racing and is said to be a former scca champion.

Formula vee and other formula cars using the vw sedan hbeam front. Formula b 1965 1978 when formula atlantic traces its lineage, that story irresistibly leads back to the birth of formula b in 1965. Primarily a class in the sports car club of america scca many other organizations have adopted variants of formula vee as a class. First formula vee drive pa hill climbscca time trials spring jefferson at summit point duration.

While formula vee is about as inexpensive as you can get, no wheel to wheel racing is cheap. Vee photos 66 topics 251 posts last post by pacratt. I would recommend anyone looking at this as a jump off point for formula vee take an experienced fv racermechanic with them to view the car. Welcome to the united states formula first championship website welcome to the united states formula first championship website welcome to the united states formula. A class for these cars was created by the scca, updating the rules to be consistent with the 1963 models. The scca national solo rules are a membergenerated ruleset built and refined throughout the past 45 years. The concept was to provide an inexpensive, reliable, and competitive race car for everyone to be able to race. 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.

It is a restricted class based on running gear from a 1964 1967 type 1 vw beetle. A formula for singleseat, openwheel racing cars based on standard volkswagen 1200 series type i, u. Designed around the 1963 volkswagen beetle using chassis and engine parts from a broader range of years. Buying a formula vee racecar thanks to tom for his comment on my last blog where he had several suggestions for future topics. 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.

Started 15th, knocked back to around 30th due to an incident at the start, and finished 9th. Formula vee racing is the most affordable form of openwheel road racing. The content on this page will provide valuable information for road racing compliance in the scca. Inherently pricey, due to lowproduction numbers, and specialized construction openwheel cars often embody the leading edge of chassis design, geometry, and suspension. Scca rules madate stock brakes, wheels and supspension, though aftermarket shocks and bushings, and brake shoes may be substituted.

We maintain customer cars, provide transportation tofrom the track as well as crew members for races. Decoding scca road racing classes kanga motorsports. Formula vee fv photo courtesy of scca san francisco region. Formula vee specifications in brief read historical information on our fv history. Event news, info, and results 427 topics 1831 posts last post by bls tue oct 15, 2019 11. A formula vee is a purpose built single seat formula race car. In 1963, scca officially recognized formula vee as a racing class. These single seat, openwheel, open cockpit race cars are produced by a variety of manufacturers including renault, mazda, honda, etc. Specific list of eligible chassis per formula ford challenge series rules. Add the words openwheel to any form of racing, and you can usually tack on a few more zeros to the price tag.

Over the years, the rules have evolved to improve performance, lower cost, or to allow replacement of discontinued parts. A log book from any vmcrecognized vintage club, or a vrg log book, is acceptable. Most of the races were sanctioned by the sports car club of america in some occasions the races were sanctioned by. Anyone interested in racing a vee, building a vee, sending links and information regarding formula vees, modern and vintage. West coast formula vees, rancho cucamonga, california. Heres a collection of links related to primarily formula vee racing regionally, nationally and internationally. A solo vee is based upon the road racing formula vee, but the solo vee is allowed additional modifications. It comes with a high torque starter and hydraulic clutch. All of these cars represent a costeffective and competitive way to get out on the track.

Formula vee is known for delivering formula 1 thrills on a peanut butter budget. This sale alsoo includes an abundance of spare formula vee. With the demise of formula junior at the end of 1963, the cars appearing in formule libre were in. Tech tips, rules, and safety 479 topics 5410 posts last post by fv80 fri jan 17, 2020 4. The scca rulebook, like the operations book of the transcontinental. Formula v generally shares a race group with formual 440. In addition, historic formula fords, club fords and later formula fords as recognized in paragraph 2. Formula vee has continued to be one of the worlds most. The amount of unknowns, based on the ad, with this car do not justify the asking price. In these pages i will try to document the build up from an old road racer to a solo vee.

Vintage competition rulebook 4 vintagehistoric 2010 rules and regulations gcr. Updates to the rule book are made on a monthly basis and can be. To request a new car classification, adjustment or clarification on a rule, click on the link below to submit a letter. Cars with rmvr log books will be eligible to run in the fv85 class. 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. Open to anyone interested in discussing formula vee racing in the united states or north america. Formula cars eligible under current monoposto classic rules, in production before 12311972. It has an scca log book number 016030 issued by the kansas city region in 1972. Bigger hammer racing is involved in scca and vintage racing of formula vee race cars in the dallas area.

References to gcr mean the current updated scca club racing general competition rules. The scca formula super vee was one of the longest running formula super vee championships in the world. In 2003, grassroots motorsports presented formula vee with the editors choice award. Release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk and indemnity agreement 14 1. The tires look like new, as do the wheels, and the rest of the car. Memo ma 2003 data box mounting plate for prototype and formula cars. 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. The sports car club of america had organised a class for formule libre racing cars in 1964, having previously had an adhoc class for unlimited singleseaters. Scca enterprises spec racer ford, formula enterprises. Rear double adjustable penske shock rebuilt late 2005.

Original twin shock set up for vintage racing, last raced in 2018. Improved touring it 1980 1993 improved touring only scca classes ita, itb, itc. The car has dietmar heads and carb on a full flow dual relief case. 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. Not a super vee, but if hat 1200cc motor is in half decent shape itll almost be worth the asking price. Formula scca or formula enterprises is a class of open wheel racing sanctioned by the sports car club of america scca. Weekend memberships can be purchased at registration. The cars use the 1200cc engine, transmission and front suspension from the vw beetle and a variety of different steel tube frame chassis. Release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk and indemnity agreement 16 1. 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. The 2020 general competition rules online are made available by scca road racing as a courtesy to our entrants, volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about the technical regulations governing scca road racing. March 2122, 2020 summit point scca drivers school full school. June 21, 2003 the formula vee and vintage formula vee 40th.

It was another beautiful weekend at blackhawk farms raceway and for once the rain managed to stay away the entire weekend. Much wider tires, lower weight, and some other engine modifications. Describes the cars, drivers, courses, and rules of. Eligibility matrix and governing documentation rocky mountain. The second race weekend in the vintage vees season is in the books. New front beam 2005, with update roller bearings, new sway bar and spring pack. Behind the scenes of sccas struggle to endure hagerty media. A lesser number of formcars and autodynamics were also purchased. Formula vee fv the formula vee is a low cost formula car, with a long racing history of over 50 years. In early 1965, pushed along by the vw factory, the formula vee craze was sweeping europe. Formula firsts with an scca log book will be eligible to run in the fst class a.

Regulations period regulations fia historic database. Like any older organization, the scca has a fairly complex body of rules. Over the years the rules have slowly evolved to lower cost, allow replacement of discontinued parts, or to relieve construction issues. Formula vee may also be combined for practice and racing.

The 2020 general competition rules online are made available by scca road racing as a. Scca log books which are accepted by vintage groups. It looks fantastic, especially in profile, and runs a fresh 1920 cc motor said to be good for an estimated 115 hp. The address of scca can be found in the front of this rule book. However, if the seller can provide log books and car history it could be a bargain. Formula vee is an scca class that was started in the mid 60s. In order to apply for an rmvr log book and car number, the car must be prepared. Send us an email and we can coordinate a scca road racing driving school for you. However, also included are the obligatory other links related to racing that i find either informative or interesting. With an ever changing rule book, some cars might move between the. In some non scca clubs, there is a 1600cc version of the vee class, and 1600cc versions of the vee are permitted in scca solo ii competition as well. Some of these are using up to a 1915cc engine instead of a 1200cc engine.