Formula 1000


Formula 1000 is a class of open wheel formula racing with professional and amateur series worldwide. Formula 1000 gets its name from the 1000 cc super-bike engine used to power a single seat, open wheel race car with fully adjustable wings and suspension.
Currently in the United States, F1000 runs in SCCA under the FA class or under SCCA Pro Racing with the North American Formula 1000 Championship.
Formula 1000 cars are priced between $40,000 to $75,000. SCCA rules also allow conversion of an existing Formula car to meet F1000 requirements.
Formula 1000 race cars can reach speeds higher than 274 km/h and experience as much as 3 Gs of downforce on brakes and corners.
There is a similar but distinct category in the UK called F1000, run by the 750 Motor Club.

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Formula 1000 race car conversions are listed below in alphabetical order. A Formula 1000 conversion involves the modification of an existing Formula 1000 race car to meet current Formula 1000 rules. One of the major changes involved in a conversion is replacing the original engine and drive train with a 1000 cc super-bike engine using a chain drive train. Other modifications may include chassis frame changes, suspension changes and the addition of an aerodynamics package consisting of front and rear wings with a floor pan diffuser.
ManufacturerModelsNotes
Citation
GriiipG1
GloriaC7F
JDR Race Cars
Novak Van Diemen Conversion
Philadelphia Motorsports
Phoenix Race WorksF1K.10
Piper EngineeringDF6
Racing ConceptsSpeads RM-07A
Ralph Firman RacingRFR F1000 009
SSR Engineering2007 RF07
Stohr CarsF1000

Engines

All specifications are manufacturer claimed. Rear wheel horsepower is measured with engine installed in superbike. Installed in a Formula car, rear wheel horsepower may differ from values below.

Manufacturers

Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Aprilia

Popular Suzuki engines in F1000 competition

Suzuki K7: 2007–2008

  • Engine: 998.6 cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC
  • Bore Stroke: 73.4 mm x 59.0 mm
  • Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
  • Power 185 hp @ 12,000 rpm
  • Fuel System: Fuel Injection
  • Lubrication: Wet Sump or Dry Sump
  • Ignition: Digital/transistorized
  • Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh 6-speed, constant mesh, Back-torque limiting clutch

Suzuki K9: 2009–2012

  • Engine 999 cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC
  • Bore Stroke: 74.5 mm x 57.3 mm
  • Compression Ratio 12.8:1
  • Power 191 hp @ 12,000 rpm
  • Fuel System: Fuel Injection
  • Lubrication: Wet Sump or Dry Sump
  • Ignition: Digital/transistorized
  • Transmission: 6-speed sequential, constant mesh 6-speed, constant mesh, Back-torque limiting clutch

Defunct editions of F1000

Defunct F1000 Racing Series:
  • F1000 Championship - Was a "membership" championship that did not run its own events.
  • F1000 Pro Series - Ran events on the West Coast before merging with F1000 Championship to form US Formula 1000 Championship.
  • US Formula 1000 Championship - Ran events in conjunction with SCCA Majors