Formula ford 2013. - Page 3

BtccLee · 6 Feb 2013, 17:58 (Ref:3200267)

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Originally Posted by Deemun

Oh yes....plenty of rumours but if I told you I'd have to kill you

Not sure about the quality of the overseas drivers but Dan Cammish must be considered a favourite for JTR to retain their British title this season............and yes I too would love to see the Ray marque return. Remember they came very close to winning this championship in 2010 with Scott Malvern & CDR.

Actually I did see Scott & Gavin Ray chatting together on the Ford stand at The Autosport Show last month.....not trying to start any rumours or anything

It is looking like a cracker and can't wait for more news!

Deemun · 14 Feb 2013, 23:30 (Ref:3204945)

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Originally Posted by BtccLee

It is looking like a cracker and can't wait for more news!

There will be more news quite soon............

Alex87 · 15 Feb 2013, 16:50 (Ref:3205390)

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Originally Posted by Deemun

There will be more news quite soon............

Look forward to see the argentinean on the grid!

Deemun · 15 Feb 2013, 17:48 (Ref:3205428)

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Originally Posted by Alex87

Look forward to see the argentinean on the grid!

There could be more than one. There was another one testing today at Brands Hatch.

BtccLee · 16 Feb 2013, 17:43 (Ref:3205925)

Just a question. Are the Ecoboost 200 rules exclusive to UK FFord or are other international series adopting this package.

And how will it work festival wise?

FFfan · 16 Feb 2013, 18:41 (Ref:3205935)

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Originally Posted by BtccLee

Just a question. Are the Ecoboost 200 rules exclusive to UK FFord or are other international series adopting this package.

And how will it work festival wise?

Ford are naturally hopeful that it will flourish in other territories but currently the UK is the only place where these regulations will be raced.

Obviously Ford would like to make the ECOboost the blue headline class at the Festival so as the winner is crowned The Formula Ford Festival Champion but they will need sufficient numbers to enter to make it credible. I guess a decision will be deferred until later in the season depending on how the championship goes.

BtccLee · 7 Mar 2013, 19:18 (Ref:3215677)

News burst today.

First of all, opening track test for the Sinter in James Abotts hands: http://www.britishformulaford.co.uk/...at-rockingham/

Must say, I think it has a better "Nose Job" than on the Mygale and the livery looks good.

And then with more Sinter related news, Fred Martin Dye has become a "Works" driver for Fluid Motorsport: http://www.britishformulaford.co.uk/...ula-ford-2013/

Overall the gird looks good. Any clue on numbers though and I know I keep on but will anyone run a Ray???

Deemun · 12 Mar 2013, 20:44 (Ref:3217572)

Check out Motorsport News tomorrow

Flavio Galtieri · 13 Mar 2013, 08:25 (Ref:3217707)

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Originally Posted by Deemun

Check out Motorsport News tomorrow

Deemun, are you on commission?

I just went out and bought one thus doubling the MSN circulation in Essex.

If I say nothing others might do the same so we can split the cheque?

simon drabble · 13 Mar 2013, 08:30 (Ref:3217710)

[QUOTE=BtccLee;3215677]News burst today.

First of all, opening track test for the Sinter in James Abotts hands: http://www.britishformulaford.co.uk/...at-rockingham/

Must say, I think it has a better "Nose Job" than on the Mygale and the livery looks good.

And then with more Sinter related news, Fred Martin Dye has become a "Works" driver for Fluid Motorsport: http://www.britishformulaford.co.uk/...ula-ford-2013/

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according to Lindsay he is not a works driver...

jondownunder · 13 Mar 2013, 12:22 (Ref:3217806)

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Originally Posted by Deemun

Check out Motorsport News tomorrow

I assume this is the same story?

Malvern Announces Formula Ford Return

Great news

Deemun · 15 Mar 2013, 20:34 (Ref:3219073)

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Originally Posted by jondownunder

I assume this is the same story?

Malvern Announces Formula Ford Return

Great news

Well it's great news that Scott is racing something but must be frustrating for him when he sees those that have achieved so much less than him moving onwards & upwards

There is also a report on the BRSCC website today

http://brscc.co.uk/

Some may consider it brave or foolish to put his reputation on the line in a championship that won so emphatically in 2011 but you also have to admire his will to keep racing no matter what.

jondownunder · 15 Mar 2013, 23:30 (Ref:3219116)

Oh I agree, it's perhaps more 'great' for the championship and us followers than for Scott himself. Undoubtedly he deserves to have RSF or suchlike step in and help fund a single seater programme at a higher level. It seems like he's resigned to his future hopes lying in the more affordable BTCC or GTs. But if he manages a third title on the trot, that would be an impressive way to show team bosses what they're missing.

BtccLee · 23 Mar 2013, 21:50 (Ref:3223362)

Any clue on actual grid numbers for Brands.

I have heard everything from 12 to 20...

kipper · 23 Mar 2013, 23:16 (Ref:3223381)

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Originally Posted by BtccLee

I have heard everything from 12 to 20...

The Formula Ford website lists 12 drivers as being currently registered for the championship. Nonetheless, a Malvern v. Cammish battle could be rather interesting.

Deemun · 24 Mar 2013, 14:40 (Ref:3223705)

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Originally Posted by kipper

The Formula Ford website lists 12 drivers as being currently registered for the championship. Nonetheless, a Malvern v. Cammish battle could be rather interesting.

Yes the numbers are a little disappointing. One wonders where are the 15 drivers that were all signed up to the free places back in January? However I think there is a possibilty of one or two more names being announced this week and also more drivers joining for round two at Donington.

As for the Cammish V Malvern (JTR V Jamun) battle I would say that Scott is a little on the back foot this time. Dan has a few solid days testing under his belt and Scott is yet to sit in the new car and will likely be going straight in at the first event, pretty much as he had to do last year in Formula Renault. However Scott did overcome the highly experienced Josh Webster last season so he is definetely capable of producing the goods.

At least we have two manufacturers on the grid this season. It would be great if Ray could produce a car as well to get this back to being a multi manufacturer champioinship especially if Epsilon also go ahead with building a car as they have spoken about.

Either way, looking forward to Brands next week; if it stops snowing!

simon drabble · 24 Mar 2013, 17:15 (Ref:3223777)

Can someone confirm if Fred Martin Dye is the Sinter works driver? Seems confusing on the website

kipper · 25 Mar 2013, 18:37 (Ref:3224578)

Entries are now up to 13 as FF1600 racer, Neil Winn has signed for Falcon.

jondownunder · 27 Mar 2013, 11:37 (Ref:3225483)

Juan Rosso has broken his hand and Autosport journalist and club racer Ben Anderson will sub for him at Jamun:

https://twitter.com/BenAndersonAuto/...17347286466563

simon drabble · 27 Mar 2013, 11:43 (Ref:3225490)

lets hope he has insurance - would not wish a Mark Hales on him

Sodemo · 27 Mar 2013, 11:45 (Ref:3225493)

12 cars is a poor grid. Where are the 30 car FFord grids gone to?

edenrace · 27 Mar 2013, 16:09 (Ref:3225630)

Be realistic, 12 cars is quite a good grid in todays climate with other series with very similar options available to potential drivers, F4, F Renault

kipper · 27 Mar 2013, 18:22 (Ref:3225669)

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Originally Posted by edenrace

Be realistic, 12 cars is quite a good grid in todays climate with other series with very similar options available to potential drivers, F4, F Renault

I appreciate the above; however, the rhetoric behind the new regulations and the move to the TOCA package was that grids would improve beyond last year's levels. Of course, what we don't know is how many cars the championship would have attracted had it retained last year's regulations and remained on the F3/GT package (as this may have lead to further decline).

Sodemo · 27 Mar 2013, 18:35 (Ref:3225671)

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Originally Posted by edenrace

Be realistic, 12 cars is quite a good grid in todays climate with other series with very similar options available to potential drivers, F4, F Renault

Perhaps my first comment was slightly abrupt. I just don't understand these series organisers. How many single seater feeder series do we need. You have (correctly) highlighted the very problem. Too many series, not enough drivers, not enough money to go around. Years ago, I used to think the Formula Vauxhall Junior was a bit of a waste of time on the BTCC bill, especially when the FFord did pretty much the same thing and gained massive grids, perhaps at the expense of FVJ.

I personally feel that if a series can't muster up a grid of at least 16 runners, then it seriously needs to have a re-think about its direction.

BtccLee · 27 Mar 2013, 20:09 (Ref:3225711)

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Originally Posted by Sodemo

Perhaps my first comment was slightly abrupt. I just don't understand these series organisers. How many single seater feeder series do we need. You have (correctly) highlighted the very problem. Too many series, not enough drivers, not enough money to go around. Years ago, I used to think the Formula Vauxhall Junior was a bit of a waste of time on the BTCC bill, especially when the FFord did pretty much the same thing and gained massive grids, perhaps at the expense of FVJ.

I personally feel that if a series can't muster up a grid of at least 16 runners, then it seriously needs to have a re-think about its direction.

Well, the website lists 15 (including JTR TBA). We have Beta Epsilon entering at the end of the year, as well as Ray, and a few more entries from Sinter cars. It is a solid start, that can only get better. And those in Formula 4 have to surely view Formula Ford as a step up. Also, and this is fact, if you can't afford FFord, then really you will really struggle to reach F1....

Also, these series should be able to survive, three is about it enough I would say. We can't forget Formula Ford was here long before BRDC F4...

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