Formula 4

Description, regulations and registration for the F4 formulae.

Formula 4 Regulations Registration Race Results Championship Positions Lap Records

Vehicle Type

Single seater, rear engined racing cars, in five categories: –

Class A: Cars built after January 1st 1995; all F3 derived cars. FFord Zetec & FFord Duratec
Class B: Cars built before 1st January 1995
Class C: FFord Zetec& Duratec cars to their original regulations
Class D: FF1600 (Kent)
Class E: Invitation class

Engine

There are 6 permitted engine options for classes A & B, being: -

• Ford 1800 ZETEC
• Series-production four-stroke motorcycle engines as per the regulations
• Renault Laguna 2000cc 8V F3R
• Ford PINTO
• Ford 1.6 type CVH/1.4 code LPA or LUA of British Manufacture
• The FFord Duratec (Class A only)

Suspension

As ‘proper’ single-seaters, all cars have fully-adjustable suspension.

Brakes

FF Zetec & FF Duratec as per the original regulations; others are free.

Transmission

Maximum 4 speeds, but Renault is 5 and motorbikes as standard gearbox.

Tyres

Free.

Rounds

There are 12 rounds in the 2012 season, of which the best 10 count for the Championship.

Costs

Registration fee for the 2012 Championship Season is £110.
750 Motor Club membership for 12 months is £56.00 including a joining fee.