Racing formulas Racing formulas A1 Grand Prix, often shortened to A1GP or simply A1, also known as the World Cup of Motorsport, is an international motor racing series, unique in the field of motorsport in that drivers compete for their country instead of a private team or constructor. ...more on Wikipedia about "A1 Grand Prix"
Champ Car, a shortened form of "Championship Car", has been the name for a class of cars used in American Championship Car Racing for many decades. It is also the common name for the Champ Car World Series, a North American open-wheel racing series that was formerly known as CART, or Championship Auto Racing Teams. The series was formerly known as the CART PPG IndyCar World Series and the CART FedEx Championship Series. ...more on Wikipedia about "Champ Car"
The Champ Car Atlantic Championship is an auto racing series with races throughout North America. The series is often considered the top developmental open-wheel racing series in North America, typically the last series a driver will compete in before moving to Champ Car or the Indy Racing League. Current cars are a Swift Engineering 016 chassis powered by Cosworth 2300cc DOHC inline-4 engines. The series is sanctioned by Champ Car, and most of its races are support races for the Champ Car World Series. ...more on Wikipedia about "Champ Car Atlantic Championship"
Formula 3000 is a type of formula racing. ...more on Wikipedia about "Formula 3000"
Formula 5000 (or F5000) was an auto-racing series that ran in the various countries around the world from 1968 to 1982. It was originally intended as a low-cost series aimed at open-wheel racing cars that no longer fit into any particular formula. The '5000' denomination comes from the maximum 5.0 litre engine capacity allowed in the cars, although many cars ran with 3.5, 4.5 and 4.7 litre engines. Manufacturers included greats such as McLaren, Eagle, March, Lola, Lotus and Chevron. ...more on Wikipedia about "Formula 5000"
Formula A (FA) is the top level of Go-cart racing or karting. This class uses 100cc two-stroke engines, which must be approved by the FIA. Chassis must be made by a manufacturer approved for Intercontinental A (ICA) or Intercontinental C but they can be prototypes. ...more on Wikipedia about "Formula A"
Formula C was a karting class using 125cc rotary-valve two-stroke engines with a six speed gearbox that develop around 50hp. It has now been discontinued in favour of Super ICC which uses reed valve 125cc engines. ...more on Wikipedia about "Formula C"
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Formula D is both the name of the United States' drifting series, and the name of the G4 TV show that covers it. It is the American equivalent of drifting's premier championship in Japan, the D1 Grand Prix. ...more on Wikipedia about "Formula D"
Formula E has been used for two different types of formula racing. ...more on Wikipedia about "Formula E"
Formula Ford is a single seater class in motorsport which exists in some form in many countries around the world. It is an entry-level series to motor racing, with many drivers aspiring to one day reach Formula One. Young drivers often begin their competitve careers in Formula Ford, or after a few years in karting. Formula Ford provides drivers with their first insights into how a racing car feels to drive and how to properly set up a car. The first Formula Ford car was Team Lotus' 1966 Type 51. ...more on Wikipedia about "Formula Ford"
Formula Holden is the top open wheel racing category in Australia. It is based on 3.8 litre (3.6 litre from 2005) V6 Holden engines mounted in ex- Formula 3000-class chassis (almost always from Japan). It was the category that awarded the CAMS Gold Star and Australian Driver's Championship. From 2005 the Gold Star has moved to Australian Formula Three. The drivers in the series tend to be a mix of older drivers who own their own cars, or very young Oceanic or South Asian drivers looking to make a name for themselves in the international scene. Although technically using cars and engines just a step below Formula One, the lack of competition in the series means that drivers tend to progress from Formula 4000 a minor series in Europe ( Will Power, British Formula Three) or North America ( Scott Dixon, Indy Lights). ...more on Wikipedia about "Formula Holden"
Formula Junior is a formula racing class first adopted in October 1958 by the CSI (Controller of International Motorsport, now FIA). The class was intended to to provide an entry level class where you could use inexpensive mechanical components from ordinary automobiles. The idea to form the new class came from count Giovganni "Johnny" Lurani who saw the need of a class for single-seater racing cars where younger drivers could take their first steps. ...more on Wikipedia about "Formula Junior"
Formula Locost is a type of formula racing using per-the-book built Locosts. The series is held by the 750 Motor Club. ...more on Wikipedia about "Formula Locost"
Formula Mazda is a class of relatively affordable Formula Racing. Formula Mazda has its own class in SCCA club racing, and there is a professional series (officially the "Star Mazda Championship Presented by Goodyear") in North America that often runs as a support race for the American Le Mans Series. The cars are very popular; seeing a field of 40 or more cars at a race is quite common. Many drivers aspiring to the top classes of racing use the pro series to hone and demonstrate their talent. In 2006, the 2004 Formula Mazda champion, Michael McDowell, will be driving in Champ Car, while Scott Speed, who won in Formula Mazda in 2002, will become the first American F1 driver in a decade. In terms of both cost and performance, Formula Mazda lies between Formula Ford and Formula Atlantic. A full season in the Pro series cost around $200,000 - $300,000 in 2005. ...more on Wikipedia about "Formula Mazda"
Formula Nippon is a type of formula racing and the top level of open-wheeled racing in Japan. ...more on Wikipedia about "Formula Nippon"
Formula One, abbreviated to F1 and also known as Grand Prix racing, is the highest class of single-seat open-wheel formula auto racing. It consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix, held on purpose-built circuits or closed city streets, whose results determine two annual World Championships, one for drivers and one for constructors. The cars race at speeds often in excess of 300 km/h (185 mph) with engines that produce, as of 2005, around 950 bhp at just over 19000 rpm. ...more on Wikipedia about "Formula One"
Formula racing is a form of motorsport where the type of automobiles used is regulated by a formula. Although this in truth applies to virtually every form of motor racing conceived of since the start of the sport a century ago, in practical terms 'formula car' means an open-wheeled purpose-built racing car. ...more on Wikipedia about "Formula racing"
Formula Renault is a racing series popular in Europe. It is a form of Formula Racing, where the cars are open-wheeler cars built to a specification. In Formula Renault, the cars are all Formula 3 chassis running 2.0-litre Renault racing engines. It is a respected series where drivers can learn advanced racecraft before moving on to Formula 3, GP2, or Formula One. Notable Formula Renault drivers include Kimi Räikkönen and Felipe Massa. ...more on Wikipedia about "Formula renault"
Formula Three, also called Formula 3 or, in abbreviated form, F3, is a type of formula racing and a class of open-wheeler motor racing. The various championships held in Europe, Australia and South America form an important step for many prospective Formula One drivers. Formula 3 race cars are fast and relatively inexpensive, which makes F3 an attractive entry-level into higher class auto racing. ...more on Wikipedia about "Formula Three"
Formula Two is a type of formula racing. ...more on Wikipedia about "Formula Two"
Formula Vee is a popular single-seater junior motor racing formula, with relatively low-costs in comparison to Formula Ford or Formula BMW. ...more on Wikipedia about "Formula Vee"
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Formula-G or Turkish Solar Car Grand Prix is a solar car championship. The last race was done in Istanbul Park, Turkey on 30 August 2005. ...more on Wikipedia about "Formula-G"
GP2 Series, GP2 for short, is a form of motor racing introduced in 2005 following the dis-continuation of the long-term Formula One 'feeder' sport, Formula 3000. ...more on Wikipedia about "GP2 Series"
The Indy Racing League, better known as IRL, is the promoter of a predominantly oval based open-wheel racing series in the United States and, more recently, Japan. Its centerpiece is the Indianapolis 500. The IRL is owned by Hulman and Co., which also owns the Indianapolis Motor Speedway complex. The IRL was brought about in 1994 by Tony George and was created with a breakaway group of drivers from CART, which had coordinated Indy car racing since 1979,after breaking away from the United States Auto Club (USAC). George designed IRL as a lower-cost open-wheel alternative to CART, which had come to be technology-driven and dominated by a few wealthy multi-car teams much like in Formula One. Since then, the IRL has developed a consistent engine package and chassis rules which have produced some of the closest finishes in any racing series. Ironically, the series is now dominated by many of the same wealthy multi-car teams that once dominated CART. ...more on Wikipedia about "Indy Racing League"
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