Racing Steps Foundation
Encyclopedia
The Racing Steps Foundation, abbreviated as RSF, is an organization founded by Graham Sharp in 2008 with former Formula One
driver John Surtees
as the ambassador for the organization. RSF aids young British racing drivers in the junior categories of Formula Three
, Formula Renault
and karting. The Racing Steps foundation also run a number of riders in the 125cc category in the British Superbike Championship, with wildcard rides in Moto GP 125cc class
.
Currently, there are three drivers in three different formula racing
categories being backed by the RSF. They are:
The RSF also backs two kart drivers:
Motorcycle racers include:
As well as drivers, a number of teams are affiliated with the organization, they include:
Formula One
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
driver John Surtees
John Surtees
John Surtees, OBE is a British former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer and Formula One driver from England. He was 500cc motorcycle World Champion in 1956 and 1958–60, Formula One World Champion in 1964, and remains the only person to have won World Championships on both two and four wheels...
as the ambassador for the organization. RSF aids young British racing drivers in the junior categories of Formula Three
Formula Three
Formula Three, also called Formula 3 or F3, is a class of open-wheel formula racing. The various championships held in Europe, Australia, South America and Asia form an important step for many prospective Formula One drivers...
, Formula Renault
Formula Renault
Formula Renault is a class of formula racing founded in 1971. It is popular in Europe and other countries. Regarded as an entry-level series to motor racing, it is a respected series where drivers can learn advanced racecraft before moving on to Formula Three, World Series by Renault, GP2 or...
and karting. The Racing Steps foundation also run a number of riders in the 125cc category in the British Superbike Championship, with wildcard rides in Moto GP 125cc class
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix is the premier championship of motorcycle road racing currently divided into three distinct classes: 125cc, Moto2 and MotoGP. The 125cc class uses a two-stroke engine while Moto2 and MotoGP use four-stroke engines. In 2010 the 250cc two-stroke was replaced...
.
Currently, there are three drivers in three different formula racing
Formula racing
Formula racing is a term that refers to various forms of open wheeled single seater motorsport. Its origin lies in the nomenclature that was adopted by the FIA for all of its post-World War II single seater regulations, or formulae. The best known of these formulæ are Formula One, Formula Two, and...
categories being backed by the RSF. They are:
- Oliver TurveyOliver TurveyOliver Jonathan Turvey is a British racing driver. He was a notable kart racer, with two national titles, and was the 2006 McLaren Autosport BRDC Award winner. His career has been supported by the Racing Steps Foundation....
(World Series by RenaultWorld Series by RenaultThe World Series by Renault, formerly the World Series by Nissan from 1998 to 2004, is a motor racing series. The series consists of the flagship Formula Renault 3.5 Series , the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 and the Eurocup Mégane Trophy...
) - James CaladoJames CaladoJames John Calado is a British auto racing driver, whose career has been funded by the Racing Steps Foundation.-Karting:Calado had an extensive karting career, starting out at Cadets level in 1999...
(British Formula RenaultBritish Formula Renault ChampionshipThe United Kingdom has two Formula Renault championships: Renault Sport UK's Formula Renault UK championship and the British Automobile Racing Club's BARC Formula Renault championship. Generally, the UK series is recognized as the British Formula Renault.-History:The "British Formula Renault...
) - Jack HarveyJack Harvey (racing driver)Jack Harvey is a British auto racing driver, and a member of McLaren's Young Driver Programme.-Karting:...
(Formula BMW EuropeFormula BMWFormula BMW is a junior racing formula for single seater cars. It is positioned at the bottom of the motorsport career ladder alongside the longer established Formula Ford category...
) - Dean SmithDean Smith (racing driver)Dean Smith is a British racing driver, who was the 2009 champion of the British Formula Renault Championship and winner of that year's McLaren Autosport BRDC Award.-Formula BMW:...
(GP3 SeriesGP3 SeriesThe GP3 Series, or GP3 for short, is a single seater motor racing series launched in 2010 as a feeder series for the GP2 Series, introduced by GP2 organiser Bruno Michel. It was initially thought that the GP3 series would merge with the International Formula Master series...
)
The RSF also backs two kart drivers:
- Jacob Stilp (karting)
- Jake Dennis (karting)
Motorcycle racers include:
- John McPhee Grand Prix wildcard rider
- Wayne Ryan British 125cc Championship
- Fraser Rogers
As well as drivers, a number of teams are affiliated with the organization, they include:
- Carlin MotorsportCarlin MotorsportCarlin, formerly Carlin Motorsport, is a motor racing team based in the United Kingdom. It competes in four championships — British Formula Three Championship, GP3 Series, World Series by Renault and GP2 Series.-History:...
- Fortec MotorsportFortec MotorsportFortec Motorsport Ltd. is a motor-racing team that races in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series, the British Formula Three Championship, and several junior formulae categories at a British and pan-European level...
- Zip Young Guns