Formula Asia V6 Renault, renamed Formula V6 Asia in 2007 by Motorsport Asia, was launched in

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and regulated by Motorsport Asia. It was a Formula Renault 3.5 that include also

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and the former

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. For the first time, Southeast Asian-based drivers were able to progress from karting, through the ranks of junior single seaters, and step up to a programme specifically designed to groom them for the pinnacle of international motorsport. This Series was the latest addition to the Championships already organised by Motorsport Asia, namely the

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and the

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in the region's leading motorsport event, the Asian Festival of Speed. The first championship, in 2006, was won by Indian driver

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, who beat fellow Asians

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and Hanss Lin to win the title. The crowned driver was rewarded with a test in a World Series by Renault car at

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. The series was presumed to be defunct after the 2009 season, which was cut short after just two race meetings, and subsequently no information has been given by the organisers of the series.

Races program

Each venue include two races:2008 FV6A Regs
''afos.com'' *The Super Sprint with rolling start between 60 and 90 km, and over a maximum racing duration of 30 min. *The Grand Race with standing start between 100 and 130 km, and over a maximum racing duration of 45 min. Point system: In each race, 1 point is allowed for pole position.
Drivers completed fewer than 90% of the race distance will not score points.

Cars

The series ran with

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chassis carbon monocoque and a

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-sourced 3.5 L V6 engine.

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is the tyres supplier. * Engine :

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Type V4Y RS, 60° V6, 3498 cc, 370 hp * Chassis :

Carbon-fibre Monocoque, carbon and fibreglass bodywork * Width : 1850 mm (72.8") maximum * Wheelbase : 3000 mm * Track : 1579 mm (front) and 1536 mm (rear) * Weight: 590 kg * Fuel : 90 litres * Suspension front and rear with torsion bar, push-rod, twin struts * Telemetry, and

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, six gears * Wheels : Single piece magnesium with central nut, 10 x 13 (front) and 13 x 13 (rear) * Tyres :

dry and rain, 24 x 57 x 13 (front) and 31 x 60 x 13 (rear)

Champions

References

External links

Formula V6 Asia official website

Motorsport Asia official website
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