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[SIZE=4]Formula 1000 is growing!
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After a few years of multiple incarnations of professional series which all fizzled out, the current organization is run by the DRIVERS., no series admin! All registered drivers get a vote in where to race, rules packages, MONEY PAYOUTS, ( NAF1000 pays every driver, every weekend, regardless of finishing position. ) and any other decision made regarding the direction of the series. This is a major shift from other professional series, where the series administration act as dictators and usually siphon off funds for their personal companies or pocketbook.
Track time is a major issue, and solutions are being sought , with nothing off the table. FRP, SCCA regionals, IMSA, F1, NASCAR, even Independent weekends are being looked into. A lot of people are praising the FRP series and the track time they give. 3 hours a weekend looks great, however, with entry fees climbing over a thousand dollars, there has to be a better option. This is something NAF1000 is working hard to resolve through many different avenues. Track time is important, but so is cost effective track time.
As far as cars being built and sold, there are manufacturers taking orders for new cars, beyond their production ability. Galmer and JDR are both currently on a 12 month or more waiting list to purchase a new car. Manufacturers are getting orders from Formula 1000 teams in Italy, Australia, South Africa, Germany, and Asia, as well as for the North American Championship. The demand is real and the series is growing.
This class is demanding, and will challenge any level of driver. Multiple Karting teams have started to show interest in promoting their drivers through the NAF1000 series, and multiple prep shops are gearing up to take on an influx of young talent looking to grow their professional career. But, its not just for the karter moving up, many drivers are weekend warriors who work full time and enjoy this series as a hobby. Age is not a prerequisite for going fast, effort and time are the only limitations to winning at any level.
This is the inaugural season for the North American Formula 1000 Championship, and the series is working hard to continue to grow the class. Ensuring sponsors are beyond happy with the return on their investment through consistent promotion on social media and at the track, as well as trackside hospitality suites available to all sponsors and teams, as well as ensuring every driver wins money, combined with creating camaraderie through Friday evening social with FOOD, and an ever-increasing presence on social media will ensure the growth of the class, the professional series, and the club racing numbers.
All qualifying sessions, races, and podium celebrations are broadcast LIVE on facebook @NAF1000 and available in edited form on Youtube and Instagram.
BTW - NAF1000 will have its own race group for the New Jersey Motorsports Park event on July 22 - 23. Current numbers show more than 20 cars entered, definitely a well represented formula class. And rumor is the DRIVERS will VOTE to do a standing start. Come join the fun!