Formula 1000

rdf:langString Formula 1000

rdf:langString Formula 1000 (F1000) is an open wheel class of Formula car racing, with professional and amateur series worldwide. Formula 1000 gets its name from the 1000 cc (1.0 L) super-bike engine used to power a single seat, open wheel race car with fully adjustable wings and suspension. Currently, in the United States, F1000 is run in SCCA under the FA (Formula Atlantic) class (it was previously run as FB class prior to 2020) or under SCCA Pro Racing with the North American Formula 1000 Championship. Formula 1000 cars are priced at $40,000 to $75,000. SCCA rules also allow conversion of an existing Formula car (e.g., FC) to meet F1000 requirements. A converted older Formula 2000 chassis with a used superbike engine ready-to-race can be found for $25,000 to $45,000. A conversion kit for FC cars can be purchased for between $8,000 and $12,000. Formula 1000 race cars can reach speeds higher 274 km/h (170 mph) and the brakes and corners beyond 3 Gs of downforce.