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U.S. Formula 5000 Revival Schedule 2012

The Formula 5000 Drivers Association released its vintage car racing schedule for 2012 with an initial three races planned for the upcoming season.

According to Seb Coppola, president of the Formula 5000 Drivers Association which organizes the F5000 racing activities in the United States, “I am thrilled to be able to announce another season of superb racing events at great race tracks in the U.S. Formula 5000 cars have competed at these historic race tracks since the late 1960s, sharing a common heritage.”

“As 2012 unfolds, it is possible we may add other races. As drivers, owners and participants, we are delighted to join with event sponsors and race organizers to be able provide a great show for racing fans,” continued Coppola.

U.S. Formula 5000 Revival Race Schedule 2012

  • June 5-6 – LSR Invitational at Laguna Seca with HMSA
  • June 22-24 – Auto Club Speedway at Fontana with HSR West
  • July 12-15 – Road America – The Hawk with Brian Redman
  • September 6-9 – U.S. Vintage Grand Prix with SVRA at Watkins Glen

The U.S. Formula 5000 Drivers Association is a membership car club established to promote the restoration, presentation, registration and racing of historic Formula 5000 race cars. The Association organizes vintage racing events and other activities for its members. In addition, the Association manages a registry of Formula 5000 cars.

March 23, 2012 Update: The F5000 Association added a fourth race event to its 2012 schedule, joining the Southern California Historic Sports Car Festival organized by HSR West on June 22-24.

For more information, visit www.F5000Registry.com.

[Source: Formula 5000 Drivers Association; photo credit: Tim Kemmis]

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8 Comments

  1. F5000s are scary fast cars , seen them at Daytona track in 2000, exibition race, along with some Can-Am cars,

    set roadcourse records, never to return,SIGH, insurance didnt like it.

    word was some over 250mph on the back shoot.

    ron

  3. g’day from Aus. looks like you’re well into the New Zealand F5000 stuff , and rightly so ! I believe a lot of Aust. F5ooo’s went to N.Z. after the group lost support here ! But , I have had the great pleasure of being at Phillip Isl. Victoria…. AUSTRALIA for the last 5 years, and on at least two occasions I have had the greatest of VIBES of more than 20 of these BEASTS on the track at one time ! In fact…28 in one race ! They even came out to play in the RAIN!
    Believe they are coming out again in March this year , 2012. I’m booked to be there !

    I close by saying that I love historic motor racing , just about any type , particularly our Aussie tin tops ! BUT and I mean BUT ! I have never heard anything like a swarm of F5000’s on song and going for it ! See you at Phillip Isl.

    cheers from Sth. Aust.
    Rob

    1. Thanks Rob for the further encouragement – not that I needed it! I definitely will take my 1999 Mustnag down the 3 hour drive to Watkins Glen to see the beasts. I too like historic stuff having been to Goodwood 4 or 5 times and hope to be at Historic Le Mans this year.

      PS lived in Aus 1992 – 94 helping Optus getting launched.

  4. Yahoo! F5000 at the Glen.. My favorite cars, at my favorite track, on my favorite weekend! Vintage weekend at Watkins Glen is the best weekend of the year, now it’s even better! Watkins Glen was made for these type of cars! Great news! I love F5000!