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The British racing car constructor, March Engineering, is well known for their Formula One automobiles though the company's greatest success was in other series, such as Formula 2 and Formula 3. The name 'March' was formed by its founders, Max Mosley, Alan Rees, Graham Coaker and Robin Herd. The company was formed in 1969 with their first vehicle being a Formula 3 car. A year later the 701 chassis was introduced and intended for F1 competition. Frank Costin aided in the creation of the 711 chassis which was shown a year later.
The Formula Vee series was introduced as a single-seater junior formula racing series. In comparison, it was similar to the popular Formula Ford and Formula BMW series. The bodies of the Formula Vee were comprised of fiberglass while the chassis was of a tube frame design. The engine was from the 1963 Volkswagen Beetle. The transmission, brakes, wheels, and front suspension were stock or modified stock parts. The purpose of the series was to produce a low cost, highly competitive series that challenged the drivers and tested their skill. The average weight of each vehicle was just over a thousand pounds with top speed around 120.
The Formula Super Vee series evolved from Formula Vee. The engines were a 1.6 litre four-cylinder water-cooled Volkswagen engine. The cars and technology had evolved and as such, the FSV series featured faster and more agile cars than the Formula Vee series. The cars were similar to other series such as Formula Atlantic and Formula Three. The series began in 1971 and continued into the 1980's. In 1977 Volkswagen ended their support of the Formula Vee series to concentrate their efforts on the Super Vee which was gaining in popularity. Other manufacturers of vehicles were Lola, Argo, Royale, and others.
In 1979 March produced 21 examples of the 79V.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2007
The Formula Vee series was introduced as a single-seater junior formula racing series. In comparison, it was similar to the popular Formula Ford and Formula BMW series. The bodies of the Formula Vee were comprised of fiberglass while the chassis was of a tube frame design. The engine was from the 1963 Volkswagen Beetle. The transmission, brakes, wheels, and front suspension were stock or modified stock parts. The purpose of the series was to produce a low cost, highly competitive series that challenged the drivers and tested their skill. The average weight of each vehicle was just over a thousand pounds with top speed around 120.
The Formula Super Vee series evolved from Formula Vee. The engines were a 1.6 litre four-cylinder water-cooled Volkswagen engine. The cars and technology had evolved and as such, the FSV series featured faster and more agile cars than the Formula Vee series. The cars were similar to other series such as Formula Atlantic and Formula Three. The series began in 1971 and continued into the 1980's. In 1977 Volkswagen ended their support of the Formula Vee series to concentrate their efforts on the Super Vee which was gaining in popularity. Other manufacturers of vehicles were Lola, Argo, Royale, and others.
In 1979 March produced 21 examples of the 79V.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2007
| VOLKSWAGEN MOTORSPORT TO CELEBRATE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF FORMULA VEE AT ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA | |
 | • Former stars of Formula Vee and Formula Super Vee will take to the track in historic cars, 50 years after the first official FV race Herndon, VA - Formula Vee will celebrate a big birthday at the Rolex 24 at Daytona this coming weekend (24–27January). Fifty years after the debut of the formula as an officially-sanctioned Sports Car Club of America race series, Volkswagen will return to the place where it all started with a number of significant car and drivers from the past. Among t...[Read more...] |
| 1967 Can-Am Road America: The Beginning of the 'Bruce and Denny Show' | |
 | While Formula One will be forever considered the pinnacle of motorsport, from a period between 1966 and 1986 there existed a series that would likely be the closest to 'anything goes' as any motor racing series could truly get. Based upon the FIA Group 7 cars but allowed to showcase unlimited engine sizes and unfettered aerodynamics, the Can-Am cars would have to be considered the pinnacle of motorsport technology and power of their era. And for more than a couple of years there would be one tea...[Read more...] |
| 1968 Belgian Grand Prix: A First for McLaren | |
 | McLaren and Formula One are truly synonymous. Over the course of its history, McLaren has completed 714 races and have garnered no less than 178 victories. But while McLaren and victory in Formula One are an almost certainty, the very first would be anything but a complete surprise. In December of 1959, Jack Brabham would be leading the way in his Cooper T51 with Bruce McLaren following along not all that far behind. The final lap of the United States Grand Prix held at Sebring, Florida has j...[Read more...] |
| Home again: the last Auto Union Type D twin-supercharger Silver Arrow returns to Audi | |
 | • Audi Tradition buys back the second 'Karassik restoration' car • Auto Union Type D built in 1939, then lost in the USSR for many years • Thomas Frank, Head of Audi Tradition: 'One of the most emotional moments in our heritage work for AUDI AG' 'This is one of the most emotional moments in our heritage work for AUDI AG – we have come full circle,' says Thomas Frank, Head of Audi Tradition. A few weeks ago, the car manufacturer was able to repurchase an extremely rare...[Read more...] |
| Introducing the Red Bull Racing Spy App | |
 | Red Bull Racing will be bringing a range of F1 knowledge, driver facts and insider information direct to your phone with an app launched to coincide with the most prestigious Grand Prix of the year, Monaco. If you want to know what's going on in the Paddock, in the pitlane or on the track, then you need this app. Brought to you by the team's man on the inside (knowingly dubbed the 'Red Bull Racing Spy') the app will satisfy hardcore race fans as well as those seeking insider access by offeri...[Read more...] |
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