The 2013/2014 race season is fast approaching. Much has been happening behind the scenes in Formula Ford on a national level with the aim of reinvigorating the Formula Ford scene in both the North and South Islands. As Historic classed Formula Fords, we are eligible to race in any of the below listed events; the only thing holding you back will be the bank manager *cough* wife *cough*.
We’d also like to thank Avon Tyres who have come on board again for this season to support the Historic Formula Ford race series. Cheers to Avon (and Paul).
Avon Tyres Historic Formula Ford Series:
- 14/15 September – Icebreaker @ Hampton Downs
- 5 October – Spring Classic @ Pukekohe
- 3 November – Summer Classic @ Hampton Downs
- 11/12 January – Tasman Revival @ Taupo
- 18/19 January – NZFMR 1 @ Hampton Downs (and/or)
- 25/26 January – NZFMR 2 @ Hampton Downs (and/or)
- 22/23 February – Tasman Revival @ Pukekohe
- 29/30 March – Legends of Speed @ Hampton Downs
Note that the (and/or) for NZFMR is listed as the programme has yet to be announced
Historic Formula Ford Minor Series Events:
- 9/10 November – MG Classic @ Manfeild
- 30 Nov / 1 Dec – HRSCC Picnic @ Taupo Club Circuit
South Island Historic Events (weekend of):
- 31 January – Skope Classic @ Ruapuna
- 7 February – Enzed @ Levels, Timaru
- 14 Feb – Southern Fest @ Teretonga
- 19 April – Classic Event @ Highlands Park (to be confirmed)
North Island Formula Ford Championship (to be run alongside the NZ Racing Drivers League):
- 1/2 February – Round 1 @ Hampton Downs
- 8/9 February – Round 2 @ Manfeild
- 1/2 March – Round 3 @ Manfeild
- 8/9 March – Round 4 @ Taupo
- 5/6 April – Round 5 @ Taupo
- 3/4 May – Round 6 (Final) @ Hampton Downs
South Island Formula Ford Championship:
- 2/3 November – Round 1 @ Ruapuna
- 17 November – Round 2 @ Timaru (short circuit)
- 7/8 December – Round 3 @ Teretonga
- 11/12 January – Round 4 @ Teretonga
- 18/19 January – Round 5 @ Timaru (long circuit)
- 23 March – Round 6 (Final) @ Ruapuna
National Formula Ford 1600 Championship (Motorsport NZ):
- 2/3 November – Round 1 @ Ruapuna
- 11/12 January – Round 2 @ Teretonga
- 18/19 January – Round 3 @ Timaru
- 1/2 February – Round 4 @ Hampton Downs
- 8/9 February – Round 5 @ Manfeild
- 8/9 March – Round 6 (Final) @ Taupo
That’s a lot of racing, I hear you say…which is correct – if you were to attend all North Island Events, then that is 16 weekends of racing!!!
Entry fees into the North Island Formula Ford races are yet to be ratified, but there will be a class solely for Historic Formula Fords (i.e. cars complying with our Technical Regulations and with a COD). There will also be a prize fund set up, of which all drivers are eligible, so you never know…you might make enough winnings to afford some of those fancy coffees you get nowadays. Please consider supporting this new series, even if it is just to race one or two rounds. In this inaugural season, grid numbers are likely to need our support.
