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FSAE VS F3-- 500cc

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Carlos
Carlos
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FSAE VS F3-- 500cc

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I have been surprised at the design parallels between these two racing formulas separated by 60 years. Both Cooper and BRM became constructors in this formula-- progressing to F1:

http://www.500race.org

Somebody named Ecclestone got his start here -- learning to drive...
Would you like to see a picture of Stirling Moss racing a 500cc Formula car? Just go to the Left--click on Marques--click on Kieft ... about the 3rd page see Stirling Moss winning at Goodwood in 1951

Regards Carlos
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kurtiejjj
kurtiejjj
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Joined: 21 Jan 2007, 17:40

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Nice series, but my god these cars are small! Did the drivers have their legs chopped of to fit? :lol:
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Carlos
Carlos
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Joined: 02 Sep 2006, 19:43
Location: Canada

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Here is a page on another car that bridged the gap from the 500cc F3 cars and FASE - the Lola Formula Junior MK3 of 1961 - I'll post an article and then a lovely cut away of the car - showing the spaceframe and like the 500cc F3's - the extreme cab/forward design that didn't show up in F1 for another 20 odd years or so.

http://www.lolaheritage.co.uk/history/types/mk3/mk3.htm

http://www.lolaheritage.co.uk/history/types/mk3/01.htm

http://www.lolaheritage.co.uk/history/types/mk3/02.htm

Again - visit this 500cc F3 site at http://www.500race.org/
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