FF50th @ Road America: Third Race Group Added!

[steve_beeler]

FF50th pre-registrations (227 cars as of March 5) have exceeded not only expectations but the 200 car limit imposed by two Formula Ford race groups (2 race groups x 4 mile track x 25 cars per mile). To accommodate the still growing entry list, a third Formula Ford only race group has been added to the FF50th’s schedule.

Cars will be assigned to the three race groups as follows:
A: VFF (treads)
B: CFF (treads)
C: FF (treads and slicks) and CFF (slicks)

Second entries on Group A and Group B cross-overs (one driver and one car entered into two race groups) will be bumped “up” into Group C space permitting. Group C cars interested in more seat time will cross-over into the VSCDA race group where Formula Fords usually race. That group is going to be very light with a few vintage non-winged FB’s and even fewer FJ’s.

Cross-over entries will be confirmed beginning August 1. Once confirmed, cross-overs cannot then be bumped by a regular entry.

The overflow plan previously announced is no longer in effect. Entries will be capped at 300 cars.

The FF50th is open to Kent and Cortina powered Formula Fords from all eras (vintage, club, and modern) on both treads and slicks. Here is the link to the VSCDA’s FF50th pre-registration page: https://vscda.org/ff50th-road-america-pre-registration/

Please feel welcome to visit my website's FF50th page for all the event news releases:

https://www.stevebeeler.com/ff50th/

Steve Beeler – de facto FF50th Chairman
Lola T-540 HU44

steve@stevebeeler.com
https://www.stevebeeler.com/

(734)560-6031

[Garey Guzman]

I will be ready with a car for Group A and another one for Group C!

And I already have my parking spot!

[Jeff Jagusch]

I know that Steve and VSCDA have been working very hard to make this an epic event!
Most (if not all) of you that are registered should have been contacted about paddock space, Kathy is doing an outstanding job of trying to accommodate everyone's unique requirements!

Thanks Steve and Kathy for your hard work!

[Keith Robinson]

I know that Steve and VSCDA have been working very hard to make this an epic event!
Most (if not all) of you that are registered should have been contacted about paddock space, Kathy is doing an outstanding job of trying to accommodate everyone's unique requirements!

Thanks Steve and Kathy for your hard work!

Outstanding, I have a paddock already, and it's still snowing here!
Thank you Steve and Kathy!

[DanW]

Hello Steve,

"B: CFF (treads)
C: FF (treads and slicks) and CFF (slicks)

Second entries on Group A and Group B cross-overs (one driver and one car entered into two race groups) will be bumped “up” into Group C space permitting. Group C cars interested in more seat time will cross-over into the VSCDA race group where Formula Fords usually race. That group is going to be very light with a few vintage non-winged FB’s and even fewer FJ’s."

I don't want to complicate things further, but could a CF on treads run in "B", bring slicks along and run in "C" if there is room?
Extra track time would alleviate the long tow for some of us..

Thanks,
Dan Wise

[steve_beeler]

Dan:

You nailed it. Space permitting, a CFF could primarily run in Group B on treads and then cross-over to Group C on slicks (or treads, for that matter). The idea here is that cross-overs will be bumped "up" not down.

Our objective from the beginning has been for as many drivers as possible to experience the FF50th. That is why second entries on cross-overs will not be confirmed until August 1. Nine months (pre-registration opened in November) is plenty of time for someone to enter. After that, we will fill the field with cross-overs.

If you did not indicate on your Driver & Car Questionnaire that you want to cross-over, please let me know.

Steve Beeler – de facto FF50th Chairman
Lola T-540 HU44

steve@stevebeeler.com
https://www.stevebeeler.com/

(734)560-6031

[Rick Iverson]

Steve;

What is the date of the event? Denise and I have moved to Florida, but would come as spectators. This is going to be truly awesome.

V/r

Iverson

[Garey Guzman]

Steve;

What is the date of the event? Denise and I have moved to Florida, but would come as spectators. This is going to be truly awesome.

V/r

Iverson

This event = Sept 11-15

You might also be close enough for the ARRC in Nov and might want to check out Indy in Aug.
How about Barber in May?