F4 Crawford chassis gains approval from FIA for inaugural season
The F4 chassis passed the FIA crash test, completing the chassis certification process and allowing Crawford Composites to begin the process of completing and delivering chassis to teams. The Crawford chassis is the first to be approved and built in the United States.
“This is great news and another positive step forward for the SCCA Pro Racing F4 program," said Derrick Walker, President and CEO of SCCA Pro Racing. “It’s an exciting time to see the tremendous interest from teams gearing up to take delivery of the all new Crawford Composites F4 car as we move toward our first race on May 27."
In order to earn FIA approval, the F4 chassis underwent a battery of tests, including the survival cell, frontal impact, rear impact and front and rear rollover testing.
The F4 series will utilize the new, American-built Crawford carbon-composite chassis and Honda K20 C1 2.0-liter engine, producing the FIA-mandated 160 PS (158 bhp). Pirelli PZero racing radial tires complete the package, which will meet the FIA price cap of $45,000 for the chassis, including paddle shifters, data acquisition and camera.
F4 bridges the gap between karting and open-wheel racing, while providing the first step in the ladder to the pinnacle levels of motorsports.
Organized and sanctioned by SCCA Pro Racing, the inaugural F4 U.S. Championship will visit five classic tracks, consisting of 15 races, for its 2016 season.
The series kicks off at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut, on May 27-28 and is scheduled to wrap-up Oct. 8-10 at Homestead Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida, where the season championship will be decided.
For more information on the SCCA Pro Racing F4 U.S. Championship, visit http://www.f4uschampionship.com/.