Building on the success of the 40th anniversary races in 2008, the Formula 5000 Drivers Association has announced an expanded race program for 2009 consisting of four events at tracks across the United States.
The first of these will run May 16-17 at Thunderhill Raceway in Northern California (with CSRG), and be followed by a June 25-28 outing at Mid-Ohio (with SVRA); the Kohler International Challenge with Brian Redman at Road America on July 16-19; and a Sept. 11-13 stop at Watkins Glen International (with SVRA).
Formula 5000 Drivers Association president Seb Coppola said, “The response we had to the 40th anniversary races in 2008 was phenomenal. We were encouraged by our members and other participants to build on our achievements and continue our racing activities. We are excited to commit to a true revival of the Formula 5000 racing series in the USA into the future.
“Racing fans enjoy the sound and look of Formula 5000 cars,” Coppola added, “and as drivers, owners, and participants, we are delighted to be able to provide a great show at some of the best and most historic tracks in the U.S.”
The Formula 5000 Drivers Association is a membership car club established to promote the registration, restoration, and use of historic Formula 5000 racecars. Beyond organizing vintage racing events and other activities for its members, the association also manages a registry of Formula 5000 cars at www.F5000Registry.com.
