United States Formula Three Championship
Formula Three championship contested in the United States and Canada 2000–2001 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The United States Formula Three Championship was a short-lived Formula Three championship contested in the United States and Canada. Sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America,[1] the series lasted for two seasons, 2000 and 2001. All teams used Volkswagen engines tuned by Bertils Racing Engines.[2]
Category | Formula Three |
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Country | United States, Canada |
Inaugural season | 2000 |
Folded | 2001 |
Constructors | Dallara, Ralt |
Engine suppliers | Volkswagen |
Tyre suppliers | Avon |
Last Drivers' champion | Luciano Gomide |
Last Teams' champion | EuroInternational |
The series was plagued by low car counts; no more than 6 cars contested races in the inaugural season. In 2001, fields were bolstered by Formula Ford, Formula Continental, and even Sports 2000 and historic Formula 5000 cars, as no race had more than 3 Formula Three cars on the grid. 14 of the series' 19 races were won by Brazilian driver Luciano Gomide. A 2002 season was planned with 13 races, including a doubleheader supporting the 2002 United States Grand Prix, but was ultimately cancelled.[3]