Formula Vee is the ultimate in an affordable and competitive open wheel racing car.
Formula Vee started life in the early 60’s in the US with the objective to produce a low-cost racing car that emphasises driver skill and race craft, by using inexpensive and readily available unmodified VW engine, gearbox, suspension, steering, and brakes. Within a few years, the Formula Vee concept spread to become the most popular open wheel racing car class in many countries across the world. Formula Vees race on all circuits across Australia, with sometimes 40 cars on the circuit. Formula Vee racing is characterised by nose to tail and wheel to wheel racing, with slip-streaming at near 200 kph, with frequent lead changes and close finishes. |
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New Formula Vees can be purchased for as low as $25,000, and you can expect to pay as little as around $5,000 for a second hand Formula Vee. A wide range of new cars are available from several manufacturers, such as Mako Sabre, Jacer, Rapier, SupaVee, Gebert, Scorpion, and Stinger. Running costs are also very low because the VW components are extremely reliable, easily available, and easy to maintain. The rules are restrictive in that they allow only basic blueprinting to be carried out, this allows a Formula Vee to remain competitive for many years.
In recent years, Formula Vee racing cars have undergone a technical transformation to update the original concept, and now Formula Vee race in 1200 and 1600 engine classes. They also go and sound much faster than ever, brake more strongly due to their large four-wheel disc brakes, are more aerodynamic with their sleeker contemporary bodywork and front suspension, yet still retain the title of the most affordable and environmental racing cars in Australia. This combination of contemporary design, low cost, and technical simplicity, with close and fast racing by large fields, and a professional organisation structure, has gone on to make Formula Vee the largest racing class in Australia, and will ensure that Formula Vees will be seen on race tracks across Australia for many years to come. For further information visit www.fvee.org.au |
