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From the moment that John Crosslé stepped into his first 1172cc Ford Special on a chilly March morning in 1957, the cars that have come from the Crosslé factory have been to the fore of any motor racing competition in which they have been entered. Over the generations Crosslé's reputation spread across the globe, and hundreds of vehicles have emanated from the Rory's Wood factory with the distinctive dagger emblazoned on their nose cones. However, Crosslé's biggest contribution of all to motor racing has been probably less obvious.
Crosslé Formula Fords have always been the popular choice with racing schools because of their strength and quality of construction. Thousands of young hopefuls have had their first motor racing experience in a Crosslé and many of the famous names in the sport have progressed from those early exploits to fame and fortune. Included in this list are Nigel Mansell, Johnny Dumfries and John Watson, to name but a few!Source - Crosslé
Crosslé Formula Fords have always been the popular choice with racing schools because of their strength and quality of construction. Thousands of young hopefuls have had their first motor racing experience in a Crosslé and many of the famous names in the sport have progressed from those early exploits to fame and fortune. Included in this list are Nigel Mansell, Johnny Dumfries and John Watson, to name but a few!Source - Crosslé
| Formula FordThe Formula Ford series was established in 1967. The series was an economical means of pursuing racing in a league that was fiercely competitive due to strict guidelines. This meant the focus was on the talent of the driver rather than advanced racing components. A strict budget of £1000 kept the playing-field level. The machines used were open wheel, open body work, single seat racers. Firestone F100 treaded road tires were permitted, all others were not. The use of aerodynamic aids, such as wings, were not permitted. The standard engine was the 1600 cc Ford overhead valve. Since monocoque chassis were expensive, they were not permitted. Instead, space-frame chassis construction was utilized throughout the series. In 1979, the pre-'74 Championship was created. This allowed owners of cars built before 1974 an opportunity to once again compete against vehicles that were similar in specifications to their own. A 1974/1978 has also been created with the same purpose as the pre-74 Championship series. The series was later renamed to 1974/1980 as vehicles built up to 1980 were included. The pre-'74 cars were later classed as 'Class A'. The pre-'82 series cars, which included 1974 through 1981, were referred to as 'Class B'. |
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