Sunday, March 21, 2010

Formula Nippon

Formula Nippon has been the pinnacle of racing in Japan. Formula Nippon features some of the most intense racing that isn't Super GT. It wasn't until I downloaded a mod for rFactor that I got to appreciate how awesome these cars are. Those racing in Japan for Formula Nippon have the chance to earn an FIA Super License to compete in Formula 1 if a driver places in the top 3 in points in two successive seasons (or at least two?). All I know is- these cars are VERY fast. This is a stellar series even before the series was eventually known as Formula Nippon. The spec car in this series is the FN09, developed by America's Swift Engineering. The FN09 is a fiercely-designed car. Not sure about performance numbers and deep specifications on this car, but I know it's very fast. The engine sounds sweet as these Formula Nippon cars blast by quickly.


Here is the current-spec car, the Swift FN09:


^ from: italiaracing.net

And here is a demonstration video:





To follow the Formula Nippon action, visit Formula Nippon's official website or Formula Nippon's official website (English). Good luck to all teams this coming 2010 season!

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