Hi all,
I really need some advice in buying a formula car. I’ve been running solos for forever (well, since 1989) and I finally am making a move to wheel-to-wheel. I am currently stationed in Germany and obtained a FIA International Class C license a couple months ago so I'm looking to buy a car. But, even after looking through the SCCA rulebook, I'm still a little fuzzy as to which car I could purchase here in Europe that I could run in the U.S. upon my return. Right now I'm looking at two Formula Renault 2.0 (one is a 1997, the other 2007), two Dallara Formula 3 (2000 cc, one is a 1998 and the other a 2000), a Formula König (1400 cc VW, 1999), two Formula BMW (1200 cc, 2004 and 2005), and two Formula Ford 1600 (a 1983 and a 1987). All are monocoque and produce down-force/winged with the exception of the Ford.
Which cars are legal to run in SCCA events?
If it were you, which one would you opt for? And why?
According to Butch Kummer, Club Racing Director, whether or not I want to make it to the Runoffs is a key factor. Being 40 something, I’m not sure if I should worry about it. Any advice as far as that goes too?
Thanks,
Ed