Structure of the British Formula Ford Championship

CLASS STRUCTURE
It has long since been established that Formula Ford is best for drivers as a two-year formula:

The British Championship - 1600cc, the Duratec engine
Uses 2008 or older cars and is for more experienced drivers looking to progress their motor racing career.

The Scholarship Cup - 1600cc, the Duratec engine
Allows less experienced drivers to compete at championship level in cars that are a year old or more, while still learning the circuits, race craft and getting to grips with the cars. This is not to say that Scholarship drivers are not competitive - previous years have witnessed podium places for Scholarship drivers, which of course attracted particular attention to their potential. The Scholarship is open only to drivers who have not previously won the British Formula Ford Scholarship category, nor have come in the championship top five of an equivalent national single-seater championship (such as FBMW, FRenault, FPA) and who are driving a car that is at least one year old. If the winner of the Scholarship Cup is driving a Van Diemen and/or a Scholar engine, then he/she will be given the loan of a works chassis and engine respectively in which to contest the 2009 full championship.

Both classes will race together, and points awarded overall. Scholarship drivers will also be awarded points towards the Scholarship Title.

The racing licence minimum requirements for Championship and Scholarship are MSA Race National B for drivers registering for the championship, or recognised equivalent for guest drivers. Trophies and champagne will be awarded to the top three classified finishers for each round in both Championship and Scholarship categories.

GUEST DRIVERS
Where grid space allows, the British Formula Ford Championship is very keen to invite in drivers who are not in a position to contest in the full championship on a guest basis. 1800cc Zetec cars may be permitted to compete on that basis. These drivers will not be registered in the championship, and hence will not take points, prizes or awards away from the registered drivers who are chasing the title. But in all other respects, we will welcome these drivers. The first placed Guest Driver will receive a trophy and will be awarded this at the prizegiving ceremony in the British Formula Ford Championship Race Centre, along with all other championship winning drivers at the end of the race weekend. Guest drivers are also very welcome to join us with their cars from other countries. With thriving Duratec and Zetec championships in a number of European countries, we are anticipating some very successful drivers and teams to contest selected 2008 UK rounds that fit around their national programme.