FS2.0 The new FormulaSPEED2.0 a brand new car for the Formula Car Challenge Series

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Aren't there enough Formula Cars to choose from? There are many choices in the open wheel market, but none with this kind of quality in this price range. As an example the engine management system is being provided by Hasselgren Engineering whose engines have won more Champ Car Atlantic Championships than ANYONE including Cosworth. The design team was price conscious, but also extremely quality conscious. The partners were chosen not on low bids, but on actual motorsports credentials and proven quality of their work. The car is also backed by manufacturer support including full documentation on proper care and setup, in addition to parts and contingency support from MAZDASPEED Motorsports.

Detailed interview with EFCN about the making of the FormulaSPEED2.0

How do I order one?
Details on getting your very own FS2.0 can be found here.

There isn't an Formula Car Challenge in my neighborhood, where can I race? The car can be run in SCCA National & Regional races in the Formula Atlantic class, and of course on test days at tracks across the country. Contact us with your location and we will get you information on where you can enjoy your FormulaSPEED2.0.

I like to tinker, and adjust my racecars. Does running a FormulaSPEED2.0 mean I can't change or adjust anything on the car? The FormulaSPEED2.0 is designed to be a spec race car, with no adjustments or changes that would cause an increase in the cost of competing. That does not mean that nothing can be adjusted or changed. The FormulaSPEED2.0 does offer many of the same adjustments that you would find in FIA F2, GP3, Formula 3, Star Mazda, Indy Lights, and most other junior open wheel classes. This is what is adjustable on the FS2.0:

Front dampers - rebound & compression
Rear dampers - rebound & compression
Adjustable front anti roll bar
Adjustable rear anti roll bar
Front spring pre-load
Rear spring pre-load
Ride height
Rake
Camber
Toe
Caster
Front wing flap angle
Rear upper wing angle
Rear lower wing angle
Tire Pressures
Brake Bias (cockpit adjustable)

Who are the partners on this project?
Goodyear Racing, Mazda USA, MAZDASPEED, NASA Pro Racing, Fast Forward, Hasselgren Engineering, Aerocraft Fiberglass and Design, Standing Start, and World Speed Motorsports.

What will it cost to buy?
$69,500

What will it cost to run?
The design team built the car to be able to be run independently for the same amount of money that you might spend on a Spec Miata, or Club Ford. The car was built to be durable, and the replacement parts are affordable.

Why utilize a space frame?
Space frames are safe, durable, and less expensive to manufacture and repair. They are not always as light as a carbon monocoque construction, but in a spec series everyone is on an even playing field. A tubular space frame is extremely safe, and only marginally heavier than other types of construction. Daytona Prototypes and Top Fuel dragsters are made with the same material and construction.

What safety standards were used in the design? The FormulaSPEED2.0 was certified to meet the 2011 SCCA GCR saftey requirements for the Formula Atlantic class. This is the fastest open wheel club racing class in North America. The design team went one step further and added some additional safety features. The FormulaSPEED2.0 has 50% more Kevlar protection than the specifications require, and also more instrusion protection in the helmet area. Additional details on the safety of the FS2.0 can be found here>>