2014 Formula Vee Challenge Cup Series

2014 F-VEE CHALLENGE CUP SERIES

Last years Autumn Challenge Cup Series is continuing for 2014 under a new moniker – the Formula Vee Challenge Cup Series. The title change is in relation to a shift in the series’ slant, as this years’ races will be spread out more evenly over the calendar in order to help even out the expense of competing.

Also, expanding from their financing of the series’ t-shirts last year, Rob DePalma’s Complemar and Associates has come on board as the overall series sponsor for 2014. Many kudos go out to Rob and his company for their support of the Challenge Cup, Formula Vee racing and the sport.

For 2014, in addition to last years “no stickers” tire clause, the Canadian F-1200 tire/wheel combination will also be welcomed. Those individuals choosing to run this set-up will be granted a 50% increase in points for any series race they use it. Besides this rule change the remainder of the series regulations will remain the same as 2013.

Once again we will be handing out free t-shirts, and car stickers to all Series competitors, plus we will be continuing our tradition of awarding high quality trophies. One improvement this year however, is that we will be presenting from 1st through 5th places, giving more competitors a chance to take home some hardware for their efforts.

Also, at most events there will be cookouts with free beer and pop included. These are planned for each Saturday after racing is completed for the day. All Vee drivers, crew and friends are welcome. Bring a lawn chair and some good racing stories for a fun afternoon/evening.

As of right now the Glen Region has generously granted us our own group for the Last Chance weekend’s races. Also, the Mosport F-1200 weekend’s races will also feature Vee’s running in our own group. We will be endeavoring to convince the three remaining organizers to give us our own group for their events, but we have to show up in significant numbers. Most organizers want 15-18 cars minimum to allow us to run alone.

In other news, this years awards ceremony will be held at the Seneca Lodge in Watkins Glen on Saturday evening of the Last Chance race weekend. For those of you who aren’t familiar with its history, the Lodge’s place in the birth of American road racing and its legendary victory celebrations over the years have long been a part of racing lore. You won’t want to miss this event at this historic venue – a fitting end to the season’s racing.

2014 SCHEDULE

June 21/22: Nelson Ledges "Westward Ho!" Dbl. Regional FLR Region

July 26/27: Mosport* CASC Regional F-1200

August 9/10: Pocono "Laps To Conquer MS" Divisional TRI Region

Sept. 13/14: Watkins Glen "Fun One" Divisional FLR Region

October 4/5: Watkins Glen** "Last Chance" Dbl. Regional Glen Region

*1.)Vee only groups. 2).Any U.S. driver who competes will get 10 bonus points in addition to any racing points accumulated over the weekend.

**1).Vee only groups. 2).Any Canadian driver who competes will receive 10 bonus points in addition to any points accumulated over the race weekend.

As 2014 progresses we will be constantly trying to improve upon this Series’ goal of boosting the viability and enjoyment of Formula Vee racing in our area, and we will be sending out updates as developments occur. Please review the schedule, make plans now to compete and join in helping to promote Formula Vee racing.

Thanks for all the work put into organizing this series.

looking forward to doing as many events as possible

Cheers

Desmond

Great job Greg!

Mark

88' Citation 002'

Thanks for the kind words you guys - and thank you Mark for volunteering for the Nelson Ledges get together. With enough guys like you and your son Brian pitching in we can make this puppy sing and dance!

Thanks to everyone for organizing this. Looking forward to running as many of these race as i possibly can. Thanks Rob Murray

Yes, thank you Greg for organising the series. I will look forward to it.
But, I am curious, why the decision not to go to NeOhio’s Quad, which I see has been moved to PIRC (BeaveRun)? Wasn’t it at the Quad, two years ago that the whole idea started?

Guy,
Several factors weighed on the decision not to do the Quad.
With lengthening the season this year we didn't want to do too many races as that starts to get costly to the average competitor.
Also, it was felt that one of the reasons for last years low turnout at the Nelson Quad was the cold, wet weather, and while this can occur at about any time in the NE, the later in the year, the more likely it is to turn bad. We are pushing the envelope on the weather at the Last Chance as it is. Unfortunately it is a fact of life that a lot of drivers don't want to go out and run in nasty conditions (especially at the end of the season) and that affects car count.
Lastly, the Glen region agreed to let us run as our own group for the Last Chance, plus expand the traditionally one day event to two days (as they did last year) and that pretty much sealed the deal.

Greg,

Thanks for the explanation.

Guy.

I am hoping to make some of the races. Got to get a school in first.

G.

We'd love to have you participate in the series Brian. Hope your plans for a school go well.

Where cam we register for the event?

Thank you
Desmond

Are you referring to the August Pocono race Desmond?

Sorry Greg
Yes the Pocono event
Thank you
Desmond

http://www.dlbracing.com/

Thanks Guy