Young race drivers from across the globe are eyeing this season’s new-look Dunlop MSA Formula Ford Championship of Great Britain.
Competitors
from 10 countries have registered firm interest with series
organisers. With 10 weeks until the opening round, officials are
delighted with the response to the major changes introduced to the
category for 2013.
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| Months of design work have gone into the new car |
“The
number of serious inquiries from international drivers who are
considering committing to the series has exceeded our expectations.
“Competitors
from USA, Finland, South Africa and Argentina, countries that are
regular participants in the championship, have either tested a car or
been in talks. But what is particularly encouraging is that we’ve
had similar interest from drivers in Greece and Norway.
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| The new car will compete on the TOCA package |
“The
Autosport show traditionally raises the curtain on the motorsport
season and we’ve maintained the strong momentum here by displaying
the car and meeting with other prospective competitors and teams
wishing to join us for 2013,” added Norton.
The
new high-tech EcoBoost 200 car will provide racers with the world’s
most technically advanced junior single-seater cars. Increased power
from the turbocharged engine allied to the introduction of
aerodynamic front and rear wings, one of the biggest technical
advances in the championship’s history, will transform the car into
the UK’s fastest junior single-seater.
The
1.6-litre unit is a proven and reliable entity. It is the same
downsized, high-efficiency EcoBoost engine as used in Ford’s latest
production cars and has a successful season’s race development
behind it. For 2013 its electronics will be remapped to boost power
output in excess of 200PS.
The
chassis complies fully with the FIA’s latest stringent safety
requirements equivalent to that of Formula 3 and also boasts a
Formula 3-specification six-speed gearbox and on-board data logging
and track mapping.
Ford
of Europe’s design team played a key role in the look of the car.
Its input ensured the EcoBoost 200 visually reflects the successful
kinetic design styling cues synonymous with Ford’s product line-up.
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| The new car looks fantastic with hit's new wings |
Formula
Ford has an increased profile to match, as a support series to the
Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship for the next three years.
The agreement delivers live TV coverage at each of the 10 race
weekends, incorporating 30 races, on UK terrestrial channel ITV4.
The
calendar begins on 30 / 31 March at Brands Hatch and visits Donington
Park, Thruxton, Oulton Park, Croft, Snetterton, Knockhill, Rockingham
and Silverstone before returning to Brands Hatch for the final rounds
on 12 / 13 October.
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