Interested in FC, looking for direction

[webermattr]

Hello, I’m looking to get started in FC / F2000 but am lacking resources. I’m familiar with SCCA and the general format of club racing, I was crew to a Spec Racer Renault team before they migrated to Ford. I’m aware of general licensing and safety requirements, I’m mainly looking for class regulations / technical papers and trying to determine the best field to pursue based on participation and season expenses. I’m in Cleveland OH and am most familiar with Mid Ohio and Nelson Ledges, but have visited several tracks in the Great Lakes region. I am looking to acquire a car in 2025 and start to compete in 2026.

I have been browsing this forum and collecting information, but regional vs national and club vs pro can make it difficult to understand what might apply to me. If you have any links or helpful suggestions, I appreciate any advice given.

Thank you,
Matt

[Lotus7]

Hi. Contact Alliance Autosport in Columbus; they'll start you out in an FE2, you might want to stay with that given participation numbers lately.

However, there's a fresh listing for Hartley's VD FC today as well.

[Offcamber1]

It would be well worth your while to take a trip to Sterling Heights to visit with Keith Averill (kea on this forum) to discuss your needs. He runs the Great Lake Series and is highly familiar with all things formula, but with an emphasis on FF and FC. Best wishes on your journey! Kip

[Rick Kirchner]

What are your goals?

[kea]

It would be well worth your while to take a trip to Sterling Heights to visit with Keith Averill (kea on this forum) to discuss your needs. He runs the Great Lake Series and is highly familiar with all things formula, but with an emphasis on FF and FC. Best wishes on your journey! Kip

It's not a long drive from Cleveland, OH to our shop in Madison Heights, MI.
I'm happy to talk with you about FC (or CFC).
Most of my customers run these cars by themselves, they are not all that complicated.
The Pinto versions are also eligible for various Vintage organizations.
As one of our GLC series members, new to FC/CFC last year, said to me,, "I don't know why I waited so long".
Good Luck

[John LaRue]

Hello, I’m looking to get started in FC / F2000 but am lacking resources. I’m familiar with SCCA and the general format of club racing, I was crew to a Spec Racer Renault team before they migrated to Ford. I’m aware of general licensing and safety requirements, I’m mainly looking for class regulations / technical papers and trying to determine the best field to pursue based on participation and season expenses. I’m in Cleveland OH and am most familiar with Mid Ohio and Nelson Ledges, but have visited several tracks in the Great Lakes region. I am looking to acquire a car in 2025 and start to compete in 2026.

I have been browsing this forum and collecting information, but regional vs national and club vs pro can make it difficult to understand what might apply to me. If you have any links or helpful suggestions, I appreciate any advice given.

Thank you,
Matt

Regardless of your ultimate decision you are well advised to take up Keith Averill on his offer to chat with you regarding formula car racing. His knowledge and expertise in this area is among the best you will get.

[BrianT1]

To add to everyone's comments, if your looking for a pinto powered FC there are some posted in a Facebook link.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1426415544226375 - If you can't see it just request to be a member. Postings here cost money and there free on the Facebook site. So the community is a little separated.

You can also check here for more information. Again just request to be part of the group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/156676828924564

Good luck,

Brian