Don't know if you've been following this, but it's now offficial. SCCA has approved an alternate Honda engine for FF.
Below is from a posting today on Apex Speed. To read the full disucssion on Apex Speed leading up to this, here's another link. (but beware. It's a LONG discussion). This should free up a LOT of Kent motors for vintage, huh? End of an era? Will be very interesting to watch the evolution of FF (Now simply deemed "Formula F", not "Formula Ford" by SCCA.
"TOPEKA, Kan. (Oct. 19, 2009) - The Sports Car Club of America Board of Directors made several noteworthy changes to the Club Racing program at its Oct. 16-18 meeting. In addition to its regular business conducted, changes were made regarding the Formula Ford class, minimum driver age, Showroom Stock vehicle age limits, Spec Miata tires and the classes eligible for the Runoffs.
Formula Ford
The Board of Directors approved the Club Racing Board recommendation to accept the 1.5-liter Honda Fit engine into the class, offering a modern, low-cost alternative to the venerable 1600cc Ford engines moving forward. The proper class name has also been shortened, simply to "Formula F" or "FF."
The new engine is an addition, rather than a replacement. SCCA recognizes that many racers will retain the Ford engine configuration that has been used for 40 years. It is the intention of SCCA to maintain competitive parity between the powerplants for many years to come."
Below is from a posting today on Apex Speed. To read the full disucssion on Apex Speed leading up to this, here's another link. (but beware. It's a LONG discussion). This should free up a LOT of Kent motors for vintage, huh? End of an era? Will be very interesting to watch the evolution of FF (Now simply deemed "Formula F", not "Formula Ford" by SCCA.
"TOPEKA, Kan. (Oct. 19, 2009) - The Sports Car Club of America Board of Directors made several noteworthy changes to the Club Racing program at its Oct. 16-18 meeting. In addition to its regular business conducted, changes were made regarding the Formula Ford class, minimum driver age, Showroom Stock vehicle age limits, Spec Miata tires and the classes eligible for the Runoffs.
Formula Ford
The Board of Directors approved the Club Racing Board recommendation to accept the 1.5-liter Honda Fit engine into the class, offering a modern, low-cost alternative to the venerable 1600cc Ford engines moving forward. The proper class name has also been shortened, simply to "Formula F" or "FF."
The new engine is an addition, rather than a replacement. SCCA recognizes that many racers will retain the Ford engine configuration that has been used for 40 years. It is the intention of SCCA to maintain competitive parity between the powerplants for many years to come."
