The one-make Brirish series, which includes drivers with ages between 15 and 19, has been created to offer a transition between kart and car racing. The championship will use the BMW-powered Mygale FB02 wings-and-slicks single seater, which was created for the former Formula BMW Championships.
The Series, which is included in the 2011 British Automobile Racing Club's “Dunlop package”, will offer six test days, 20 rounds and test & race weekend classes.
“The educational sessions will cover topics such as safety, technical and sporting regulations, fitness, nutrition and race craft. Drivers will also receive mentoring from motorsports specialists and senior RSF-backed drivers. The championship has also been designed to complement drivers' day-to-day learning. Its calendar and race weekend programme dovetail with school and higher education timetables and exam schedules to ensure the academic development of competitors is not compromised,” stated the press release.
The new funds will be used for the track test and educational days, allowing a complex development that will offer youngsters the possibility to build their skills.
"The series is a perfect fit for the RSF, the main aim of which is to give talented British drivers the best possible chance to climb the motorsports ladder - but not at the expense of their general education," said the Foundation's Derek Walters. "It provides an ideal bridge from karts to cars and will give competitors a comprehensive grounding in the essentials of motorsport and what it takes to get to the top."
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