Formula SCCA
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Formula SCCA or Formula Enterprise is a class of open wheel race car
sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America
. A spec racing class, all chassis are produced by SCCA Enterprises in association with Van Diemen
and include a sealed Mazda MZR
powerplant. The chassis can also be fitted with closed-wheel bodywork and converted into a sportscar to race in C Sports Racer
or the L3 class of IMSA Prototype Lites
. According to the manufacturer's website, as of March 2010, 120 of the cars have been sold.
SCCA Enterprises also produces the Spec Racer Ford
chassis.
Open wheel car
Open-wheel car, formula car, or often single-seater car in British English, describes cars with the wheels outside the car's main body and, in most cases, one seat. Open-wheel cars contrast with street cars, sports cars, stock cars, and touring cars, which have their wheels below the body or fenders...
sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America
Sports Car Club of America
The Sports Car Club of America is a club and sanctioning body supporting road racing, rallying, and autocross in the United States. Formed in 1944, it runs many programs for both amateur and professional racers.-History:...
. A spec racing class, all chassis are produced by SCCA Enterprises in association with Van Diemen
Van Diemen
Van Diemen International, Ltd. is a British race car manufacturer based in Snetterton, Norfolk, England.The company has a reputation for high-volume production runs of its cars, the most well-known of which is its series of Formula Ford chassis, which have been at the forefront of that class of...
and include a sealed Mazda MZR
Mazda MZR engine
MZR is the brand name of a generation of Straight-4 engines engineered and built by the Mazda Motor Corporation between 2001 and 2011. The MZR generation includes gasoline and diesel powered engines ranging in displacements from 1.3L to 2.5L. All gasoline-powered MZRs feature an all-aluminum block...
powerplant. The chassis can also be fitted with closed-wheel bodywork and converted into a sportscar to race in C Sports Racer
C Sports Racer
C Sports Racer is a class in the Sports Car Club of America. it consists of open top prototype style cars weighing at least 1200 lbs with a Maximum engine displacement is restricted to 1615cc, or a 800cc to 1300cc Motor Bike Engine and a weight of 1200cc. Superchargers and Turbochargers are...
or the L3 class of IMSA Prototype Lites
IMSA Prototype Lites
Cooper Tires Prototype Lites is a 14 race series featuring two classes of single-seat prototype cars racing simultaneously. The series is sanctioned by the International Motor Sports Association . Most races are held in support of the American Le Mans Series...
. According to the manufacturer's website, as of March 2010, 120 of the cars have been sold.
SCCA Enterprises also produces the Spec Racer Ford
Spec Racer Ford
Spec Racer Ford is a class of racing car used in Sports Car Club of America and other series road racing events. The Spec Racer Ford, manufactured and marketed by SCCA Enterprises , is a high performance, closed wheel, open cockpit, purpose-built race car intended for paved road courses, such as...
chassis.