Formula Vee

Formula Vee is a popular single-seater junior motor racing formula, with relatively low-costs in comparison to Formula Ford or Formula BMW.

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Motor racing - Formula - Formula Ford - Formula BMW

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It is based on a 1963 Volkswagen Beetle. The engine, transmission, front suspension, brakes and wheels are stock or modified stock parts. The chassis is a tube fame design and the body is fiberglass. The intention of this class is that the average person could build and maintain the car.

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Primarily a class in the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America,) many other organizations have adopted the Formula Vee as a class. Over the years the rules have evolved to improve performance, lower cost, or to allow replacement of discontinued parts.

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In 2005, a car ready to race would cost about $18,000. The car could be bought as a kit for about $8,000, minus the Volkswagen parts. It costs approximately $700. per race to maintain.

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A top running Formula Vee will go 120 MPH and corner at about 1.3 g. It weighs 1040 lbs with driver (US specs).

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Each year FV is one of the classes at the SCCA Runoffs(TM) that awards a National Championship.

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