Formula Regional Americas Championship
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| Category | Formula 3 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States, Canada, Mexico |
| Region | North America |
| Constructors | Onroak Automotive |
| Engine suppliers | Honda |
| Tyre suppliers | Hankook |
| Drivers' champion |  Dakota Dickerson[1] |
| Teams' champion | Global Racing Group |
| Official website | Official website |
 Current season | |
The Formula Regional Americas Championship powered by Honda (formerly the F3 Americas Championship powered by Honda) is an FIA Formula 3 racing series that competes in the United States, with plans in the future to race in Canada and Mexico. The championship is sanctioned by SCCA Pro Racing, the professional racing division of the Sports Car Club of America, in conjunction with the Automobile Competition Committee for the United States, the United States representative to the FIA. Starting in 2020 the champion will win a scholarship to compete in Indy Lights. [2] The F3 Americas Championship is updating its name to Formula Regional Americas Championship Powered by Honda in 2020. [3]
Championship format
Each event of the championship consists of three races, which are run on the support package of other motorsport events across North America. The top 8 in points standings receive FIA Super License points.
Car
The championship utilizes a spec chassis for all competitors, this being the Ligier Crawford JS F3 chassis. This chassis features the halo device, which was also implemented in Formula One and Formula 2 in 2018.[4]
Specifications (2018–present)
- Engine displacement: Honda K20C1 2.0 L (122 cu in) DOHC inline-4
- Gearbox: 6-speed sequential automated manual gearbox
- Weight: 1,150 lb (522 kg) excluding driver and fuel
- Power output: 270 hp (201 kW)
- Length: 4,765 mm (188 in)
- Width: 1,850 mm (73 in)
- Wheelbase: 2,825 mm (111 in)
- Steering: rack and pinion
Champions
Drivers'
| Season | Driver | Team | Poles | Wins | Podiums | Fastest laps | Points | Clinched | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Kyle Kirkwood
|
Abel Motorsports
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5 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 405 | Race 14 of 17 | 129 |
| 2019 | Dakota Dickerson
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Global Racing Group
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2 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 269 | Race 13 of 16 | 48 |
Teams'
| Season | Team | Poles | Wins | Podiums | Fastest laps | Points | Clinched | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Abel Motorsports
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5 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 529 | Race 16 of 17 | 50 |
| 2019 | Global Racing Group
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5 | 13 | 28 | 9 | 617 | Race 13 of 16 | 363 |
See also
References
- ^ "Pedersen Wins at Road America-Dickerson Clinches F3 Americas Championship". F3 Americas Championship. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
- ^ "HPD creates new Indy Lights scholarship for F3 Americas champion". RACER. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
- ^ "FR Americas Championship Gets Rebranded Ahead of 2020 Season". framericas. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
- ^ "F3americas information guide" (PDF). F3americas.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 May 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
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