Guided by more than 40 years of experience in the motorsports industry, Crawford Composites is producing the inventory of new “FL15’s,” for the SCCA sanctioned Formula Lites Series, and rock-solid C.R. Onsrud 5-axis CNC machinery is there to help produce molds and parts for this cutting edge racing machine.
The new series is the brainchild of Dennis McCormack, Ryan Arciero and Max Crawford, and created specifically to fill a longtime void in the United States open-wheel market. The FORMULA Lites concept incorporates the latest technology, high-quality engineering and a price point that offers a modern racing experience at a sensible purchase price, and team operational cost.
The cars are designed and manufactured to the latest F3 FIA specs, and major-backer Honda is on board providing 2.4-liter, 16-valve engines for each chassis, which will be mated with the six-speed gearbox with paddle shifters, also developed by the Crawford crew. This new series looks very promising, if the corporate/technical partnerships already inked with Pirelli, Honda, Eibach Springs, PFC Brakes and Impact Race Products are any indication of the strong support it is receiving so far. The FL15’s will compete in a 12-race, six-weekend SCCA Pro Racing Formula Lites championship series next year, and a final race schedule should be announced soon.
TECHNICAL SPECS
SERIES
SANCTIONED BY SCCA PRO RACING
2015 SCCA Pro Racing season series
CHASSIS
CRAWFORD FL15
Carbon composite monocoque built to FIA F3
2014 technical regulations
Composite bodywork
Front and rear roll over structure
ENGINE
HONDA
2.4-Liter, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, 220 hp
TIRES
PIRELLI
BRAKES
PERFORMANCE FRICTION
PFC rotors and calipers front and rear
Adjustable pedal mounting assembly
DATA SYSTEM
Dash display with log-in
GPS lap time and track mapping
Internal 3-axis accelerometer
Gear indicator and shift lights
8 MB logging memory with USB download
GEARBOX
6-speed sequential shift
Pneumatic shift system – paddle shift
STEERING
Rack and pinion bevel drive
SUSPENSION
Double wishbone front and rear
Pushrod adjustable ride front and rear
2-way adjustable dampers
Front and rear adjustable roll bars
SAFETY
FIA-specification 6-point harness
On-board fire control system
Headrest compatible with HANS® device
FIA-specification extractable seat
Rear attenuator Wheel tethers
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 108”
Weight: 1,150 lbs
Front Track 68”
Rear Track: 66”
Fuel Capacity: 12 gal
PRICING
Turn Key/Race Ready
$120,900 USD