EQUIPE F2 ATLANTIC

For specific questions on regulations please contact us:info@equipeclassicracing.com

Race Series Regulations Index:

1. 1. Series Regulations

2. 2. Sporting Regulations / Judicial

3. 3. Sporting regulations / Race procedure (includes pitstop regulations)

4. 4. Race Penalties

5. 5. Technical Regulations

6. 6. Contacts

1. 1. Series Regulations

1.1 Title and Administration

EQUIPE F2 ATLANTIC is an invitation series of races organised and administered by Equipe Classic Racing Ltd. This series will not be run as a championship, but prizes will be awarded for individual class and race winners at each event.

It is the intention of the organisers to create a friendly, gentlemanly series of good-value longer-distance events for eligible cars with competent drivers. A high standard of both car presentation and driver behaviour will therefore be expected.

1.2 Series Organisers

John Pearson
Rob Cull

1.3 Series Cordinator

Graeme Williams

1.4 Eligibility Cordinator

Kevin Moore – Rob Cull

1.5 Competitor Eligibility

All drivers must hold a minimum of a current Motorsport UK National race licence for UK events or European equivalent with FiA endorsed logo. For International events you must have a minimum of a current Motorsport UK National licence or European equivalent with FiA endorsed logo.

All drivers must be registered for the series.

1.6 Registration

All drivers must be approved by and registered with Equipe Classic Racing

All drivers will be notified of acceptance before any race entry will be considered.

Non owners or those renting / borrowing a car must be a fully paid up registered driver and will have to supply a covering letter of race experience prior to any race entry being accepted.

Equipe Classic Racing reserves the right to not accept or cancel the registration or entry of any driver at any time.

1.7 Race Entries / Cancellation

Close of entries will be 2 weeks prior to the event. Should you need to cancel your entry please inform us as soon as possible. A full refund less £75.00 admin fee will be given up to 2 weeks prior to the event. From 2 weeks to 48 hours prior to the event then a 50% refund will be given. 48 hours or less No Refund will be given.

1.8 Privacy policy

2. 2. Sporting Regulations / Judicial

These will be in accordance with the national regulations in the country of the event.

3. 3. Sporting regulations / Race procedure / Pit Stop

These will be in accordance with the national regulations in the country of the event.

All races will be from a standing start in the order set by the fastest qualifying time.

At events with two races, race one grid will be formed on the basis of the fastest qualification time ,the grid for race two will be formed using the finishing order of race one with non-finishers in order of retirement at the back of the grid. Changed drivers start from the back of the grid.

4. Race Penalties

These will be in accordance with the national regulations in the country of the event.

However, entrants should be aware that Equipe Classic Racing will monitor and discipline any poor, overly aggressive or dangerous driving and any driver or car failing to meet the standard approved by Equipe Classic Racing will receive a formal warning.

Any further infringements within a one-year period may result in exclusion from the series. The driver of any car damaged or causing damage during an Equipe Classic Racing event will also have to seek approval before they may continue to compete in future Equipe Classic Racing races.

5. 5. Technical Regulations

5.1 EQUIPE F2 ATLANTIC General Principles

Open to single-seater racing cars, built to  and complying with the original and appropriate Formula 2, Formula B and Formula Atlantic regulations between 1^st January 1967 and 31^st December 1978, the period running to their original specifications and using components of a type used in the period but EXCLUDING Ground Effect cars in all Classes.

FiA identity papers are preferred but will not be required for any Equipe Classic Racing events.

A completed Vehicle Identity declaration form (VIF)will need to be completed and signed by the driver and submitted before any entry will be accepted.

Additional period modifications may be accepted providing any such modifications are proven and declared to and are agreed by Equipe Classic Racing.

All variations will be allowed once proven.

All cars will be accepted or refused by Equipe Classic Racing on their individual merit.

It is expected that all cars comply with FiA appendix K vehicle regulations, or will run to a period specification as listed on your driver’s Vehicle Identity declaration form/registration form to be approved by Equipe Classic Racing .

Rear Wing specification

Minimum Ground clearance 40mm measured with driver seated normally

The car must comply with the FIA regulations laid down in the FIA yearbook of the particular year the car was manufactured and its participation in International competition.  All parts of the wing assembly including side plates and Gurney flaps are subject to the dimension regulations.  Wing mounting design and position must be as period and photographic evidence may be requested from competitors to support particular examples.

ENGINE

Cars must be powered by a normally aspirated engine not exceeding 1600cc (Class A,B,C and E) and 2000cc (Class D) of the type originally fitted to the model of car during its participation in International Competition. As allowed in Appendix VII of FIA Appendix K, a Ford Cosworth FVA may be replaced by the Ford Cosworth BDA engine. An increase of engine capacity up to 1% over the original maximum limit to the relevant class/formula will be permitted subject to an individual application and approval from the Eligibility Scrutineer.

The Series Chief Eligibility Scrutineer may select any engine for Eligibility and Compliance checking by internal dimensional measurement at any time.

Formula Atlantic and Formula B engines must comply exactly with all the engine linear dimensions specified in FIA homologation paper No. 1605 Ford Escort 1600RS and in the period RAC Motor Sport Technical Manual Formula Atlantic regulations. In particular these are : Bore 80.97mm: Stroke 77.62mm: Inlet valve diameter 1.22” (30.98mm)  Exhaust valve diameter 1.01” (25.65mm) N.B. not 26.65mm

SUSPENSION

Must be as the original type for the car.  It is forbidden to alter the working of the suspension by modifying the pick-up points. Rising rate springs and additional “helper” springs are forbidden.  Dampers shall be of a type fitted in period, of aluminium or steel twin-tube construction andwith no more than two way adjustment eg Koni 8212 or equivalent period Bilstein. Monotube aluminium or steel, non-adjustable dampers are allowed by the FIA for Period G (1/1/66 – 31/12/71) onwards cars.  Out of period dampers are not permitted.

TRANSMISSION: As the car’s FIA HTP/VIF

ELECTRICS

All cars permitted in the series henceforth are required to be fitted with a high intensity FIA Approved /Homologated Red rear lights not the black tubular form.  For the avoidance of doubt, where relevant, the light should be wired for constant not flashing operation.

BRAKES

As the car’s FIA HTP. Hydraulic pipes may be replaced by Aeroquip or similar. Pad material is free. Drilled and grooved brake discs are forbidden unless accepted by the FIA in the car’s HTP/VIF

If you are unsure please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Equipe Classic Racing reserves the right to re-classify any car into a more appropriate class if in their opinion it is considered to be in keeping with the potential performance of the car.

5.2 Safety Requirements

In accordance with the MSA or the national regulations in country of event.

5.3 Race Classes

Categories and Class structure

The series is divided into five classes.  There will be five individual class winners.  There will not be an overall Series Champion

Class A – cars built with engines conforming to original Formula 2 specification with either fuel injection or carburettors manufactured and raced before 1^st January 1972 with a maximum capacity of 1600cc and with aerodynamic devices.

Class B – cars built with engines conforming to original Formula Atlantic or Formula B specification of no more than 1600cc manufactured and raced before 31^st December 1975

Class C – cars built with engines conforming to an original Formula Atlantic or Formula B specification of no more than 1600cc manufacture and raced between 1^st January 1976 and 31^st December 1978 but excluding ground effect cars

Class D – cars built with engines conforming to original Formula 2 specification built and raced between 1^st January 1972 and 31^st December 1978 with a maximum capacity of 2000cc but excluding ground effect cars

Class E – cars built to conform to either Formula 2 or Formula Atlantic or Formula B regulations but without aerodynamic devices manufactured and raced after 1^st January 1967

5.4 Bodywork

Bodywork must remain as per period,Equipe Classic Racing must approve any other modifications.

5.5 Wheels

WHEELS/STEERING : As the car’s FIA HTP

Classes A – B – C – E : Must not exceed the original maximum dimensions:- Front 13”x10” Rear 13”x14”

Class D must not exceed the original maximum dimensions:- Front 13”x10” Rear 13”x15” Replacement wheels will be permitted providing the fitting and dimensions are identical to the original.

All cars must run to the Homologated track.

5.6 Tyres

Front 10J x 13

Rear 14J x 13

Avon Tyres

Slicks

Front – 9.0/20-13 Avon A11 7210S

Rear – 12.0/23.0-13 Avon A11 7239S

Wets

Front – 9.0/20-13 Avon A15 2553W

Rear – 12.0/23.0-13 Avon A15 2888W

Hoosier Tyres

Slicks

Front – 20.0×9.0-13 Hoosier R20 43187R20

Rear – 23.0×12.0-13 Hoosier R20 43316R20

Wets

Front – 20.0×9.0-13 Hoosier W3 44180W3

Rear – 23.0×11.5-13 Hoosier W3 44236W3

5.7 Race Fuel

All vehicles May  use Pump Fuel or  Racing Fuel to a maximum RON of 102.00; A full definition of pump fuel is given on page 60 of the current MUK Blue Book, but the key numbers are max RON of 100.0 and maximum lead content of 0.005 g/l.

 5.8 Weights

All cars must run to their regulation weight.

6.Contacts

Please contact info@equipeclassicracing.com with any questions

Revision 1. 19/10/23