Formula C (SCCA)

Formula C was an open wheeled SCCA racing class originating in the mid-1960s, derived from the failed Formula Junior class. Formula C cars were very similar to Formula Juniors; Formula B was a similar class with uprated 1600 cc engines. Formula C cars were limited to 1100 cc engines. In the SCCA today, Formula Continental is the direct descendant of Formula C.

Regulations

The 1965 SCCA General Competition Rules define the Formula SCCA Class C (commonly referred to as Formula C) rules as follows:

  1. Single seat, four open-wheeled racing car with firewall, floor and safety equipment conforming with the SCCA General Competition Rules.
  2. Engine displacement below or equal to 1100cc.
  3. Minimum weight in full running condition 750 pounds.
  4. Cars must use pump fuel only.
  5. Cars must be equipped with on-board self starter controlled by the driver in normal driving position.
  6. The driver's seat must be capable of being entered without the removal or manipulation of any part or panel.
  7. A double braking system operated by one pedal is compulsory. The pedal shall normally control the four wheels. In case of leakage at any point of the piping or any failure in the braking transmission system, the brake pedal must continue to actuate at least two wheels on the same axle.
  8. Supercharging devices are not permitted.
  9. Reverse gear is mandatory (as of 1966).

Formula C at the SCCA National Championship Runoffs
YearWinnerCarEngine
1965United States Larry SkeelsCooperBMC
1966Italy Nick DioguardiBrabham
1967United States Bill RutanQuantumFord
1968United States Mike CampbellForsgrini Mk. 10Ford
1969United States Bill RutanTecnoFord
1970United States Michael RandBrabham BT21Ford
1971United States Harry ReynoldsBrabham BT29Ford
1972United States Harry ReynoldsBrabham BT29Ford
1973United States Michael GilbertLotus 41Ford
1974United States Bill AnspachChevron B17Ford
1975United States Dirk WrightsonBrabham BT29Ford
1976United States Michael GilbertGRD 375/6Ford
1977United States Bill AnspachChevron B34Ford

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References
  1. "SCCA Runoffs Driver Histories" (PDF). SCCA. Retrieved 28 August 2016.


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