2015 Challenge Cup Straw Poll

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gdavis
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2015 Challenge Cup Straw Poll

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For the 2015 race season there is an effort being considered to create a cross-border “Challenge Cup” series with the F-1200 group in Canada. A nucleus of long-time Formula Vee enthusiasts and racers are behind this effort. This new series would be an evolution of the past two years’ of Challenge Cup Series events.
Before going forward, it has been decided that a straw poll be taken among the potential Vee competitors - both in the States and in Canada, to gauge interest in this proposed series.

The basics of this series would be as stands:

1.) Five race weekends – two in Canada and three in the U.S. The Canadian races would probably be Mosport and Shannonville. U.S. races are somewhat up in the air because of the re-surfacing of WGI, but would hopefully include one race there and then a choice of Mid-Ohio, Nelson Ledges, Pocono or Pitt. Int. (Beaverun). The exact configuration would depend on scheduling and the various organizers co-operation with the Series’ intention of running a Vee only group at all events.
2.) The Falken radial tire and Diamond wheel set-up would be required to be eligible for points.
3.) The point structure would award all race starters from first to last position.
4.) Prize money would be awarded – most likely to the first three positions.
5.) “Monster” manifolds will most likely be illegal to run. There would be an averaged manifold diameter that would be determined between the U.S. and F-1200 entities. The idea would be to put the U.S. Vee’s and the Canadian F-1200 group on an equal horsepower footing.
6.) There may be a small fee to be a member of this Challenge Cup Driver’s Group. This would help cover some of the expenses incurred.
With the aim of convincing the various organizers to grant us our own group, we would like to see 20/25 cars per event. Your response is needed to see whether this car count figure is a likely possibility.

The question for potential entrants is simple - would you consider committing to this proposed series? Your help with this survey is greatly appreciated and every response counts. Please send me a PM with your response.

Greg Davis
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