I wanted to post some thoughts about FST and the FST series as some may think of our series as a small group of wannabe racers in "souped-up" FV's. I'd like to post some stats to best inform those interested in our racing that FST and our series is well established and it is competitive.
We are a tight knit group of racers. We paddock together and support each other make sure our cars all get on the track. Most of all, we are very focused on a competitive, fun racing weekend.
- The first FST hit the track in June of 2002, 11 years ago
- The FST Series started in 2005, the 2013 season will crown our 9th champion
- There have been (57) FST built that have been in competition
- Of those (57) cars, (42) have competed in the FST Series
- From 2005 through 2012, FST Series races average 10.6 entries per race
- The FST Series races at some of the best tracks in North America (Road America, Watkins Glen, Road Atlanta, Mid-Ohio, Grattan, Nelson Ledges, Blackhawk Farms, Waterford Hills, The Milwaukee Mile, Gingerman, ect)
- The series commonly holds events in (3) SCCA Divisions, CenDiv, Great Lakes and NEDiv, but we have hosted in SEDiv for the ARRC at Road Atlanta
- With Hoosier as our series title sponsor, we have awarded over (200) tires to our competitors
- As for competition level, many of our drivers are Runoffs veterans
- At least twice per season, FST gets its own race group for the weekend (no class mixing)
- FST rules established and stable, not one rule change since SCCA put us in the GCR in 2009
- FST as a series is "courted" each year by host Regions. Our attendance to many events is requested as we are looking for series dates.
With all these ongoing changes in the club racing format, it should be good to know that a lower cost option for a focused, fun, open wheel race weekend is available.
We're like a "Rand-a palooza" wannabe series, but for a whole bunch less money.