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Formula Lites
CategoryOpen wheeled
CountryUnited States United States
Inaugural season2015
ConstructorsCrawford Composites
Engine suppliersHonda
Tyre suppliersP
Official websiteFormula Lites
Current season

The Formula Lites series is a single-seater formula racing class launched for 2015. The series is sanctioned by SCCA Pro Racing.

History

The High Performance Group and Crawford Composites announced the creation of the Formula Lites Series in 2014. Dane Cameron debuted the car at Virginia International Raceway during the 2014 Ultimate Track Car Challenge.[1]

The first race of the Formula Lites Series was run at the Thompson Speedway Road Course. Driver Nick Neri won the inaugural event.[2]

The series saw only six entries at every race during its initial season. The 2016 schedule was announced but no 2016 races have occurred, putting the series on indefinite hiatus.

Car

The drivers all use the same type of car. Crawford Composites designed and constructed the Crawford FL15. The Crawford FL15 has a carbon fiber monocoque chassis built according to FIA F3 technical regulations. The car is powered by a 2.4 L Honda power plant.[3] The 2.4 L Honda K24 engine will be built by Honda Performance Development.[4] The racing class was announced with the unveiling of the car at the North American Motorsports Expo.[5]

Champions

Year Champion
2015 Brazil Vinicius Papareli

References

  1. ^ "ULTIMATE TRACK CAR CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY GRASSROOTS MOTORSPORTS". Formula Lites. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  2. ^ "2015 FORMULA LITES SERIES RACE RESULTS". Formula Lites. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
  3. ^ "Crawford Composites launches "Formula Lites" class for SCCA Pro Racing". Racer. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
  4. ^ "Formula Lites Selects Honda Power". Formula Lites. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
  5. ^ "SCCA Adding Developmental Formula Series". National Speedsport News. Retrieved 21 June 2014.