Just wondering if anyone else on the board is into Formula Ford, had PM's from Old Blue JMK2/Vikki about the links in my sig already.

I am invovled in running a FF team in the UK championship and its great fun. It all kicks off again on easter monday @ Oulton. We race along site British GT and F3 so there is plenty to see and do....

If you are there and wandering about the paddock you can miss us...

Best of luck with the season, I know a couple of Irish guys who competed in it at one stage or another.

well our chassis come from Comtec and an irish guy you might have heard of... Martin Donnelly...?

well our chassis come from Comtec and an irish guy you might have heard of... Martin Donnelly...?

I think I did, where is he based? Does he run/use to run a team?

Exciting stuff.

Will pit tours be available Paul? I think I've managed to blag some tickets

Sure does sound like fun though!

Exciting stuff.

Will pit tours be available Paul? I think I've managed to blag some tickets

Sure does sound like fun though!

for you anything is possible...

I followed the link in your sig yesterday Paul and had a nose around the site. Hope it all goes well for the season.

I think I did, where is he based? Does he run/use to run a team?

ex F1 racer.... and all round top man....

ex F1 racer.... and all round top man....

The bells are ringing now

I followed the link in your sig yesterday Paul and had a nose around the site. Hope it all goes well for the season.

cheers,

is a tense time... with it being 2 new cars this season - of which only 1 is half built it is turning into a rush... but the 1st chassis which Comtec have built up has just broken the FF Duratec lap records at Snett and Oulton so we are itching to get our cars out there......

Does one ask how much the 2007 cars are going for....

I think it's called - deep pockets?

Good luck with the season...

Does one ask how much the 2007 cars are going for....

I think it's called - deep pockets?

Good luck with the season...

they are being sold as rolling chassis so can be rebuilt as kent or duratec.... make me an offer!

they are being sold as rolling chassis so can be rebuilt as kent or duratec.... make me an offer!

Tempted - You have a PM

Good luck with it all Paul.

What are the regs for FF engine wise - is there a choice of engines you can use or just a choice of fettlers for a control type engine?

Looks very interesting Paul. Has the series got much TV coverage?

I think I've managed to blag some tickets

Any good tips for ticket blagging? I've had a few good days out at OP. Brisky mini-meet on Easter Monday?

Andy, drop VikkiVRS a PM as she regularly marshalls at OP and may have some contacts.

I had a nose around some Formula Fords at a race meeting at Kirkistown and was amazed how back-to-basics they were. Also wasn't lucky enough to have a go in one at the time, but maybe one day

Chris

Good luck with it all Paul.

What are the regs for FF engine wise - is there a choice of engines you can use or just a choice of fettlers for a control type engine?

its very much locked down as is tranny... but that goes sequential next year....

the freedom comes more in the chassis....

Looks very interesting Paul. Has the series got much TV coverage?

Any good tips for ticket blagging? I've had a few good days out at OP. Brisky mini-meet on Easter Monday?

wish i could blag tickets.... am even having to pay for team to get in.. we get tickets for drivers and 2 staff. bloody tight if you ask me...

flip side is from a spectator pov its work paying as get to see GT and F3 too....

will be on tv - sky cover the whole season even in HD this year i believe

Just found some pics from last time I went - although no Formula Ford unfortunately. Has it been brought in to replace the Caterhams?

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/general-car-chat/pictures-oulton-park-today/52038/

Anyway, as Paul says, its a good day out

Having a look at the regs, http://www.britishformulaford.co.uk/downloads/2008_BFFC_Duratec_1600_Regulations.pdf This is the mk2 focus 1.6 engine isn't it?

5.2 Permitted Engine

5.2.1 The only permitted base engine is the Ford 1600cc, 16

Valve Duratec engine in its 100PS Non-VCT (Focus &

Fiesta) form (code FYJA or FYJB) with nominal bore 79.0mm

and stroke 81.4mm, fitted with the components in the

mandatory engine performance kit.

Is the power output still the standard 100hp?

yes. PS and BHP are more or less interchangable.

Valve Duratec engine in its 100PS Non-VCT (Focus &

Fiesta) form (code FYJA or FYJB) with nominal bore 79.0mm

yes. PS and BHP are more or less interchangable.

I know that what I meant to ask is: All the teams use the same engine but are there any changes whatsoever to the engine compared to the one in a focus that increases power and could find its way onto a road car?

I know that what I meant to ask is: All the teams use the same engine but are there any changes whatsoever to the engine compared to the one in a focus that increases power and could find its way onto a road car?

Well why diddn't you say so in the first place. In that case..........

I ain't got a clue :P:P

lol not 100hp

im not going to say exactly how much... but its "alot" more than 100.....

lol not 100hp

im not going to say exactly how much... but its "alot" more than 100.....

And the second part of the question?

Induction and exhaust are presumably different but is there anything that is bolt on to a standard engine?

:rubchin: