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Runoffs Saturday!
FC/ FE2 @ 11:15am
FV @ 4:00pm

Ready for the big dance!

🏁 Formula Continental at the Runoffs: 10 drivers, one national title 🏁

FC has a stacked field at Road America this year, and we couldn't be more fired up. 🔥

SCCA's Runoffs preview has it going like this:
🥇 Brandon Dixon – the defending FC champion. He won 2025 from the Tire Rack Pole and led flag to flag.
🥈 Michael Varacins – seven Formula Vee titles and the 2024 FC crown. If anyone can stop Dixon, it's him.
🥉 Brian Tomasi – a two-time FC champion (2004, 2010) and third last year. He'll be waiting if the top two start battling.

Predictions are one thing. The green flag is another. 👀

A big thank you to every driver who's keeping Formula Continental strong and bringing their cars to the Runoffs:

🏎️ Christopher Campanale- love the videos you post!
🏎️ Mark Hutchison
🏎️ Brandon Dixon
🏎️ Chris Scharnow
🏎️ Bill Johnson
🏎️ Gary McDermott
🏎️ Michael Varacins
🏎️ Brian Tomasi
🏎️ Gavin Moore
🏎️ Dean Kiriluk

We've raced Continental ourselves in Van Diemen's and RFR F2000s, so this class is close to our hearts. Seeing a field like this at the biggest race of the year is what grassroots open-wheel racing is all about. 💪

Who's your pick? Drop it in the comments. 👇

👀 Get you some downforce!

Lots of expansion at the shop!

Proud of the expansion this past year and look forward to the 40th Anniversary of Formula Continental festival at Road Atlanta October 30th- November 1.

Check us out at www.formularaceparts.com or give us a call at 1-844-317-2787. New listings going up daily, but if you need something in particular that you can't find, we're here to help.

The DP08 was based almost entirely on the Van Diemen '99-up chassis, so many parts are direct crossovers including the bodywork, wings, and suspension.

Huge selection of rod ends in stock! If you are getting ready for the , now is the time to get that car squared away.

Aurora XAM-T & XAB-T Male Rod Ends, PTFE Lined Self-Lubricating, 3/16″ to 3/4″ Bore, RH & LH Thread Aurora XAM-T (RH) & XAB-T (LH) heavy duty male rod ends, 3/16" to 3/4" bore. PTFE lined, alloy steel. Choose size & thread direction in one listing.

My friend from Arizona Jim Bryant made a visit to California with former Indy car engineer Chuck Buckman. They totally refurbished Van Diemen F2000 car recently as we supplied them with new bodywork and wings. I remember when Jim purchased this former HP Tech chassis from me back in 2018. He drove a uhaul from Arizona to pick up car in Pawleys Island, SC. I was able to see Jim and meet Chuck as well in Monterey, California in 2025. I absolutely love racing and the people involved.

Derek Holmes just took his 98 Van Diemen out for first time with new widetrack he purchased from Primus and he said it was major improvement- I said to Derek did you ever doubt my infinite knowledge in these matters- At any rate so happy he had a good weekend and car looks great.

SOUTHERN F2000 SERIES — POINTS UPDATE AFTER DAYTONA

Daytona International Speedway gave us two very different races, and the championship order shifted behind the leader.

After a thunderstorm delay, a wet Race 1 went to Justin Smith, with Chris Scharnow second and Marc Stern third. Race 2 on Sunday in the dry flipped the script — Scharnow took the win with a sub-2 minute best lap, Stern backed up his podium with second, and David Wilklow in a rebuilt rear end after some major bellhousing damage previously climbed to third.

OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP — TOP 5

Justin Smith — 181
Paul Douglas — 106
Marc Stern — 85
Stanley Hallock — 74
James Johnson — 67

PINTO-POWERED CHAMPIONSHIP

Stanley Hallock — 74
David Wilklow — 33
Rosella Manfrinato — 17
David Klutsenbaker — 16

Smith carries a 75-point cushion into the final round. Behind him, Stern's double podium has him hunting second overall, and Stanley Hallock's two clean finishes at Daytona moved him up to fourth while extending his lead in the Pinto-Powered class.

Next up: Roebling Road Raceway, October 17-18, Double SARRC.

Southern F2000 Series 16 Races, 8 Weekends, 1 Champion Celebrating 40 years of FC in SCCA Intent of this series is to create a focused and fun schedule to maximize participation within the FC community for cars of any year and drivers of all skill levels. March 21-22 Carolina Motorsports Park (Kershaw, SC)- Double SARRC....

🌧️ TECH TIP: RACING IN THE RAIN 🌧️

The dry line isn't your friend once the sky opens up. Here's what to keep in mind before your next wet session.

FIND THE GRIP
Years of rubber buildup polish the dry line smooth. Off-line, rougher pavement can actually offer more grip in the wet — don't be afraid to move off your usual line.

WATCH THE PAINT AND CURBS
Painted markings, curbs, and rumble strips get slippery fast. High-grip motorsport-specific curb and track paint exists, but it's pricey and far from universal, so treat every painted surface as suspect until proven otherwise.

STAY OFF THE GRASS
Wet grass is slick as snot — avoid it at all costs. Spin into it and you'll be babying the throttle just to get back on track without spinning the tires all over again.

KEEP YOUR VISIBILITY UP
Sedan with A/C? The small horsepower loss is worth it to keep the windshield from fogging up when you need to see the most.

MIND THE STANDING WATER
Watch for areas with excessive puddling — curbed apexes are a common culprit since the curbing blocks water from draining off the track.

DRY YOUR CONTACT POINTS
If you've got the crew and the time before a wet session, towel-dry the pedal pads and the soles of your shoes. Small habit, big difference in pedal feel.

Racing is expensive, but knowledge is free. What's your go-to wet-weather tip? Drop it below 👇

Easy Extra Credit: Who is the driver in this RF81 Van Diemen running in the wet?

🏁 FORMULA CAR SETUP TIP OF THE DAY 🏁

Where do you even start when dialing in a formula car? Here's a macro-to-micro framework to get you in the ballpark before you start chasing tenths.

HIGH SPEED (>80 mph)
If the car understeers or oversteers above 80 mph, you're in a high-downforce condition — start with wing adjustments before touching mechanical grip.

LOW SPEED, CORNER ENTRY (