What engine is in Formula Vee?
Formula Vee Specifications A standard 1200cc or 1600cc air cooled VW engine with a standard 4 speed Volkswagen gearbox, and VW components in front and rear suspension. The engine is straightforward to remove and dismantle. The chassis are simple and body panels are either aluminium or fibre glass and easy to repair.
How much does a season of Formula Vee cost?
A serious racer who wishes to race at the front of the field, attends 8 races or more each year with perhaps the interstate national challenge race, and who attends a handful of practice days throughout the year, could spend around $15,000 to $20,000 for a season of racing.
How old do you have to be to race in Formula Vee?
14 years of age
You need to be 14 years of age (16 in NSW) to hold a CAMS PCC license, which is required to race a Formula Vee in Australia.
Is Formula Vee expensive?
Formula Vee remains a very affordable class of racing. Vee’s now boast the highest popularity with over 40 members in the Association, and about 20-30 of those regularly competing. The cars utilise as many standard VW parts as possible and parts are still readily available at low cost.
How much does a Formula Vee project car cost?
This Formula Vee Project Car Is Selling For ~$6,500 USD Ever Wanted To Go Racing? This Formula Vee Project Car Is Selling For ~$6,500 USD This Formula Vee project car comes with almost everything you need to go racing including critical parts like the engine, transmission, chassis, body, etc.
What is Formula Vee racing?
Formula Vee racing is the single most prolific form of open-wheel racing in the world largely due to its exceptionally low cost of entry. The cars make extensive use of Volkswagen Beetle components (hence the “Vee” from “VW”) and due to the low curb weight of the cars they can reach speeds of 200 km/h (120 mph) and can corner at up to 1.7 Gs.
Where is the Formula Vee race car on bat?
This Formula Vee race car was acquired by the seller on BaT in October 2020 and is now being offered in Nashville, Tennessee with an operation manual, an SCCA logbook, service records, extra sets of wheels and tires, and a bill of sale. The car features a custom tube frame and black-finished fiberglass body panels with #30 and manufacturer decals.
What happens to my Formula Vee car after the season?
Once you build (or buy) your Formula Vee car you keep it essentially the same for season after season of racing, only replacing parts after an accident or when they naturally wear out.