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series based on

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, a wings and slicks series that is designed to be the second step after Formula F 1600. The series utilizes the 2.0L powerplant of the new Mazda MZR engine or an older Zetec or Pinto engine coupled with chassis from companies such as

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, Citation,

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, RFR, Radon and Piper. Unlike other developmental series, there are no spec cars in F2000. The series has existed in one form or another since the 1970s and the current championship has been in place since 2006 and was founded by a group of

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racers as a pro series for SCCA

club racers looking for more competition, and a proving ground for aspiring open wheel racers. 2008 champion

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has gone on to

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as has 2009 champion Chris Miller. In 2011 Krohn raced in

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against 2010 F2000 champion Victor Carbone. In

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, a revival of the previous series named the

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, intended for young aspiring professional drivers, began racing. It uses a similar specification of car and is sanctioned by

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. However, as that series now is a single-spec series, this series is a professional Formula Continental based series and is the second step, after the F1600 (the traditional

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Champions

References

External links

F2000 Championship Series – Official Site
{{Formula Ford years Sports Car Club of America

Champions

See also

References

External links