USF2000: Series unveils new chassis

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http://2014.usf2000.com/news/tatuus-...motor-speedway

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USF2000: Series unveils new chassis

The Mazda Road to Indy has unveiled the chassis that will form the platform of the next generation of USF2000 and Pro Mazda cars.

The Tatuus USF-17 will be the series standard for at least the next five years, and features a state-of-the-art carbon fiber monocoque chassis to meet the latest FIA safety standards as well as the proven 2.0-liter Mazda MZR engine and Cooper racing tires. It will replace the stalwart Van Diemen/Elan tube-frame car which has provided the backbone of the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda since 1999.

The USF-17 is based upon the same FIA-approved Formula 4 T-014 design which is utilized in the Italian and North European Zone F4 series, as well as the new-for-2016 BRDC British Formula 3 Championship. Significant enhancements include the provision of a PFC four- piston brake package, Cosworth Omega L2 Plus data system with Cosworth CFW 277 steering wheel (complete with integrated dash and gear change paddles) and a Magneti Marelli electronic gearshift system, forged aluminum American Racing Technomesh wheels and stainless steel exhaust headers.

Unique USF2000 sidepods, engine cover, front and rear wing end plates, nose cone and front cover combine to form an aero package that includes carbon composite wings with adjustable twin-element rear wing and a carbon composite diffuser. The rolling chassis is priced at $51,800, which is significantly less than the current USF2000 car.

[Kazis31]

Finally carbon tub cars state side at reasonable cost.
Wait...?
how much for engine and shock package.
anyway kudos on carbon attack.

cheers.

[helipilot04]

Another chassis... OMG, lets dilute the water a little more.. Maybe SCCA and their F4 series can find a spot for this chassis, like they do everything else. Should be fun to see what happens..

-Bob

[Fred Michael]

Another chassis... OMG, lets dilute the water a little more.. Maybe SCCA and their F4 series can find a spot for this chassis, like they do everything else. Should be fun to see what happens..

-Bob

Since this has ZERO to do with SCCA, what's the problem?

[Raceworks]

Since this has ZERO to do with SCCA, what's the problem?

As near as I can tell, Can-Am getting canceled.

[Steve Bamford]

Another chassis... OMG, lets dilute the water a little more.. Maybe SCCA and their F4 series can find a spot for this chassis, like they do everything else. Should be fun to see what happens..

-Bob

anyone within the series or outside paying attention, have known for 2 or 3 years there was a new chassis coming so teams in USF have had lots of time to plan.

Keep in mind these drivers are paying 3-4 hundred thousand per season, they don't want to drive tube frame sequential gear box cars anymore. Old cars are not relevant to where racing is going, whether we like it or not. Most "Super Cars" street cars these days only have paddle shifters & carbon tubs, no manual transmissions as we know it are even available on these 6 figure priced cars.

And to top it off...Anderson doesn't, nor should he, concern himself with SCCA Club racing.

[Steve Bamford]

The car looks really good.

I am surprised though that USF did not try to get someone to create a new tub from scratch for them rather then using some that is tried, tested & true

[problemchild]

The car looks really good.

I am surprised though that USF did not try to get someone to create a new tub from scratch for them rather then using some that is tried, tested & true

..... and 18 months lead time, with a prototype on track 9 months before racing starts .....

[Kazis31]

Never mind haters and doubters.
Good for USF2000.And Pro Mazda .
Finally US racing picks up international technology racing pace and
joins rest of the world in ALL around the world recognized carbon tub
chassis and paddle shifter technology.
It's good to be funded racing kid today........

Kudos.

P.S.
Dogs keep barking ,but caravan goes on......