Formula Junior Race Cars
black mamba
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In the late '50s and early '60s, if you aspired to the highest level of open-wheel, international racing, aka Formula One, you very likely would have used the Formula Junior Series as an important phase of preparation on your way to the top rung. The names of champions in Formula One who credit their achievements, in many regards, to their experiences in racing Formula Junior cars, is extensive.
The cars in Formula Junior, as in most all racing series, had to conform to fairly strict parameters. Engines had to be based on production engines and were limited in displacement to 1100 c.c.'s. Same thing with suspensions....had to be based around production pieces. The intent was to equalize the cars as much as practical so that superior driving talents could be more easily discerned.
The following cars are good examples of what these drivers were dealing with....very lightweight, nimble and fast machines.
1959 Stanguellini This car really showcases the Italian design influence that was common to the early series. in 1958 and 1959, the Stanguellini cars ruled the roost.
1959 Bandini Another successful car....again evidencing the common Italian influence in design.
1960 Lotus The GAME CHANGER. British innovations and designs hit the series and changed it forever. This car was the very first one made by Lotus that employed the dramatic shift of the engine to the rear. At all levels, including Formula One, the Lotus approach became the accepted norm.
The cars in Formula Junior, as in most all racing series, had to conform to fairly strict parameters. Engines had to be based on production engines and were limited in displacement to 1100 c.c.'s. Same thing with suspensions....had to be based around production pieces. The intent was to equalize the cars as much as practical so that superior driving talents could be more easily discerned.
The following cars are good examples of what these drivers were dealing with....very lightweight, nimble and fast machines.
1959 Stanguellini This car really showcases the Italian design influence that was common to the early series. in 1958 and 1959, the Stanguellini cars ruled the roost.
1959 Bandini Another successful car....again evidencing the common Italian influence in design.
1960 Lotus The GAME CHANGER. British innovations and designs hit the series and changed it forever. This car was the very first one made by Lotus that employed the dramatic shift of the engine to the rear. At all levels, including Formula One, the Lotus approach became the accepted norm.
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Jack
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Jack
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Thanks, John.
I figure that if you guys know a little bit about the cars you're seeing, it helps to put their historical significance in perspective.
Take care,
Tom
See you, Taz,
Tom