MotorSport Vision Formula Three Cup - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

The MotorSport Vision Formula Three Cup or MSV F3 Cup is a national motor racing

Auto racing

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series that takes place primarily in the United Kingdom

United Kingdom

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with a small number of events in mainland Europe

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. It is a junior-level feeder formula

Formula racing

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that uses small single seater

Open wheel car

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Formula Three

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built after 1980 and before the end of 2007.

History

MotorSport Vision Racing, which is the racing division of MotorSport Vision

MotorSport Vision

MotorSport Vision is one of the world's foremost motorsport organisations, and the leading operator of UK motor racing venues. MSV has a portfolio ranging from major two and four wheel championships to organising the PalmerSport corporate driving event....

, has announced the launch of the F3 Cup which would have its inaugural season in 2011. It is the successor to the BRSCC run championships/series with the names BRSCC F3, Club F3 and ARP F3.

For 2012 the club has obtained championship status.

Equipment

Teams are allowed to use Formula Three

Formula Three

chassis built after 1980 but before 2005. This allows teams to enter with cheaper equipment. The series uses a control tyre which all drivers must use. The tyres are supplied by Avon Tyres

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company

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, whose parent company supply tyres to the British Formula Three Championship

British Formula Three Championship

The British Formula Three Championship is an international motor racing series that takes place primarily in the United Kingdom with a small number of events in mainland Europe. It is a junior-level feeder formula that uses small single seater Formula Three chassis. Its current official title is...

. Engines will be 2 litre (2000cc) restricted engines also built between 1981 and 2005.

Due to the mix in ages, and therefore competitiveness of cars, the championship will run 3 classes.

Class A: For cars and engines built and raced between 1 January 1997 and 31 December

2007, with a maximum engine air restriction of 26.00mm diameter. From 2012, Toyota "Long Life" engines from the European Open F3 Championship are eligible with a 31mm restrictor. Opel "Long Life" engines are also permitted.

Class B: For cars and engines built and raced between 1 January 1992 and 31 December

1996, with a maximum engine air restriction of up to 26.00mm diameter.

Class C: For cars and any engines built and raced between 1 January 1981 and 31st

December 1991, with a maximum engine air restriction of up to 25.00mm diameter.

There will also be a Guest Class for any other formula three car that the organising team have given permission to join the series or single events.

Events

The championship comprises nine rounds, each with two races. Each race weekend will comprise of one 25 minute qualifying session and two 20 minute races.

The 2011 season will see rounds held in England

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, Wales

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and Belgium

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Round	Circuit	Date
1	Snetterton 300 Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit is a motor racing circuit in Norfolk, England. Owned by MotorSport Vision, it is situated on the A11 road some 20 km north-east of the town of Thetford and 30 km south-west of the city of Norwich...	19-20 March
2	Donington Park (National) Donington Park Donington Park is a motorsport circuit near Castle Donington in Leicestershire, England.Originally part of the Donington Hall estate, it was created as a racing circuit during the pre-war period when the German Silver Arrows were battling for the European Championship...	3-4 April
3	Snetterton 300 Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit is a motor racing circuit in Norfolk, England. Owned by MotorSport Vision, it is situated on the A11 road some 20 km north-east of the town of Thetford and 30 km south-west of the city of Norwich...	2 May
4	Spa Francorchamps	10-12 June
5	Brands Hatch Indy Brands Hatch Brands Hatch is a motor racing circuit near West Kingsdown in Kent, England. First used as a dirt track motorcycle circuit on farmland, it hosted 12 runnings of the British Grand Prix between 1964 and 1986 and currently holds many British and international racing events...	16-17 July
6	Brands Hatch GP Brands Hatch Brands Hatch is a motor racing circuit near West Kingsdown in Kent, England. First used as a dirt track motorcycle circuit on farmland, it hosted 12 runnings of the British Grand Prix between 1964 and 1986 and currently holds many British and international racing events...	20-21 August
7	Anglesey Circuit International Anglesey Circuit The Anglesey Circuit, or Trac Môn in Welsh is a motor racing circuit located in Aberffraw, Anglesey, Wales. It plays host to a variety of motorsport events, including rallycross...	10-11 September
8	Silverstone Arena GP Silverstone Circuit Silverstone Circuit is an English motor racing circuit next to the Northamptonshire villages of Silverstone and Whittlebury. The circuit straddles the Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire border, with the current main circuit entry on the Buckinghamshire side...	30 September - 1 October
9	Oulton Park International Oulton Park Oulton Park Circuit is a motor racing track in the small village of Little Budworth, Cheshire, England. It is about from Winsford, from Chester city centre, from Northwich and from Warrington with a nearby rail connection along the Mid-Cheshire Line. It occupies much of the area which was...	22 October

History

Equipment

Events

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