From press release
Move Motorsports Executives Jason Sharpe and Diane Dale (promoters of the Toyo Tires F1600 Championship) announced today details of a new Formula 2000 Championship for the Canadian market. Sanctioned by CASC – Ontario Region the series will feature the sleek, fast cars that are realizing a huge resurgence in the United States and that were featured so prominently in Canada during the 80’s and 90’s, helping to nurture the career of some of Canada’s greatest racing stars. “With the success we have had in such a short time promoting Formula 1600 racing in Canada we felt it only natural that we create another step on the ladder for Formula Car racers in this country,” stated Move’s Jason Sharpe. To ensure large grids and close competition throughout the field the Series will have two classes and allow for multiple chassis including Van Diemen, Citation, and the newly launched Spectrum. The motor package will be the Ford Zetec in A Class that is immensely popular in both Pro and Club levels in the US and the older Ford “Pinto’ motor which was the staple for so many years in Formula 2000 competition.
“CASC-OR are proud of the resurgence of open-wheel racing in Ontario,” said CASC Race Director and Executive Committee member Ted Michalos, The Series will also provide additional opportunities for some of Canada’s professional teams to build their businesses close to home, many of which have been running ultra successful programs in US based series for years. “The time is right for a return for Formula 2000,” said BGR Team Grote owner Brian Graham. “When Formula 2000 first gained popularity and migrated to North America it was Canada that took it to great heights, first with the Walter Wolf series then the Canadian Tire Series before the very popular Export A National Pro Series,” he added. The Series will have a modest schedule in year one, with 4 weekends on the calendar and a mid-summer start to allow Series management time to raise awareness with teams and to allow competitors time to organize themselves – ensuring a large grid when the green flag flies. Three of the events will be at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, in conjunction with the Toyo Tires F1600 Series. A fourth event is still being negotiated. Planned schedule June 21 / 22, BARC Grand Prix of Ontario, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park July / August, TBD September 13 / 14, BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park September 27 / 28, CASC-OR Celebration of Motorsports, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Recent Articles
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