Originally Posted by
kylekosir
Since the leave of Formula BMW America's, and Honda bringing in engines for the Formula Ford series other national series has come and gone. Since alot of these lower level series has had there time in the sport and try and remain spec as well as have a cost to it.
A simple budget comparison on running for a team-
Canadian Formula 1200- $21,000
Canadian Formula Ford- $100,000
Formula BMW America's- $275,000
( All three series go 0-100kph in under 4 seconds and have a top speed of 140mph/ 225 kph)
* Based on Canadian Funds
Since Canadian Formula 1200 uses a spec engine, transmission, and front beam. Please answer and state your opinion
1. Do you think Formula BMW is to big a step for a young karter to make his career move in a car that already has slicks and wings?
2. Should Formula 1200 bump up the engine size or even start adding forced induction?
3. What is your opinion on a reasonable cost to start you open wheel career up the ladder?
4. What series would you pick and why? Or if you and your son or daughter had to pick?
5. Which series do you think comes down to the driver the most?
Lets here your opinion
1/ Most karters here in Australia go the formula v, we have 2 categories 1200/1600, the 1200 can be bought quite cheaply under $10,000
2/ go to the 1600cc engine with the same chassis
3/ depends entirely on budget, sponsorship in Australia isn't good so most young karters are self funded or have minimal sponsorship money
4/ Formula V starting with 1200cc car and progress to a 1600cc car
5/ Formula V seems the best for car parity and if the driver is good, the results will show this
SA IPRA cars 15, 25, 51 & 77
Sharperto Racing IP Corollas
http://www.sharperto.com.au/