Hello and Happy New Year!
I am intrigued with formula racing and would like to pursue a hobby racing formula cars. From what I know as of now, Formula Vee and Formula 500 seem to be the most economical ways to get into wheel-to-wheel formula racing. Realistically, I'm looking at no more than 5 races a year, and probably more like 2. I am located in San Francisco. I have one open track day under my belt. My series of questions are below:
1. Between Formula 500 and Formula Vee, which will co$t me less?
(I'm presuming F-500.)
2. Is there a Formula 500 presence in California?
(From what I've read, it seems a bit more popular in the central and eastern states.)
3. What type of open-wheel racing license will I need for F-500 and what type of license will I need for F-Vee?
4. What classes in both SCCA and non-SCCA events can I race F500 and F-Vee in?
5. Is there a racing presence for F-500 and F-Vee in California in a racing sanction outside of the SCCA?
(I would like to enter the sport as inexpensively as possible and from what I think I know, other racing sanctions' licenses cost a fair amount less to obtain.)
6. Track days: which organizations can I run with in a formula car?
Thanks!