Formula Lites
| Category | Open wheeled |
|---|---|
| Country | United States United States |
| Inaugural season | 2015 |
| Folded | 2016 |
| Constructors | Crawford Composites |
| Engine suppliers | Honda |
| Tyre suppliers | P |
| Official website | Formula Lites |
| File:Motorsport current event.svg Current season | |
The Formula Lites series was a single-seater formula racing class launched for 2015. The series was sanctioned by SCCA Pro Racing.
History
[edit | edit source]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 races occurred, ending the series.
Car
[edit | edit source]The drivers all used the spec car, the Crawford FL-15, designed and constructed by Crawford Composites. 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 powerplant.[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
[edit | edit source]| Year | Champion |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Brazil Vinicius Papareli |
See also
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External links
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- Auto racing series in the United States
- One-make series
- Formula Three series
- Formula racing series
- 2015 establishments in the United States
- 2016 disestablishments in the United States
- Recurring sporting events established in 2015
- Recurring sporting events disestablished in 2016
- United States sport stubs
- Auto racing stubs