Formula Jedi

Specifications

Description

Formula Jedi is a single make, slicks and wings formula for club racers.

Powered by either 1000cc or 600cc bike engines these cars achieve phenomenal performance and cornering speeds comparable to some of the professional series but on a fraction of the budget.

The Championship

With average grids of between 20 & 30 cars Formula Jedi is one of the most popular single seater Championships in the UK today. We race at all the major circuits in the UK over approximately 8 weekends: most races being double headers. There is normally an annual trip to Spa to race one of the best circuits in the world as guests of the Monoposto Club (non-championship race). The racing is close and competitive on track but the atmosphere in the paddock is very friendly and helpful.

History

Formula Jedi was originally created in 1996 as 'Formula 600'. The name was taken from the Honda 600cc motorcycle engine that was fitted to the rear of the Jedi racing car, constructed by John Corbyn at his Northamptonshire workshops. The idea for a race championship was developed because the Jedi chassis was being used very successfully on sprint and hillclimb circuits throughout the UK.
Formula 600 was therefore created and backed by the British Racing and Sports Car Club (BRSCC) to produce identical performance single seater racing cars, that would provide a cost effective way to go motor racing. It would also teach the young and old about using slicks and wings. In 2000, Honda UK gave their support to the formula and the series became 'Formula Honda'.
Since the formula was created, several drivers have earned enormous respect through the motorsports media as 'up and coming racers'. James Pickford took the title in 1997 and 1998 and went on to be nominated as an Autosport Young Driver of the Year. Lewis Carter won the championship in 1999 and has now enjoyed further success in the Clio Cup and British Touring Car Championship. Anthony Nicklin proved dominant in 2000, with Alex Buncombe the 19 year old son of former Touring Car star Johnathan taking the title in 2001. Alex has since moved up to Formula Renault. Other notable historic performances have come from Rob Auston (now in Formula Three), Stefan Hodgetts (son of Touring Car Championship winner Chris), Matt Jackson, who moved up to Touring Cars, Sillon Battistini, now in Caterhams and Chris Ellis, who enjoyed success in the televised Privilege Insurance British GT Championship to mention but a few.

Jedi Racing Cars

The car is a John Corbyn-designed, lightweight spaceframe chassis, based on the successful Jedi design. All cars are built to the same specification to enable a level paying field. The class A engine is the Honda CBR 600cc 4 stroke, water-cooled, 16 valve motorbike engine producing 100bhp. This delivers a 0-60 time of 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 130mph. The gearbox is again from the Honda CBR and uses a sequential 6-speed with selection of ratios. Introduced in 2003, class B allows any bike engine up to 1000cc - tool of choice is currently the Suzuki GSXR or the Yamaha R1 engine. Regulations aim to keep performance close between cars which produces close and exciting racing. All cars run on Avon controlled tyres.

Contact Us

Because the cars are so affordable to run and such fun to drive, Formula Jedi now attracts drivers from 16 to 60 years of age, some even older. So whether you're a Jensen Button 'wannabe' or just a keen clubman, there is room for you in Formula Jedi.

If you would like more information on joining the Championship please call Russ Melrose (Championship Co-ordinator) on 07711 227681 or John or Frazer Corbyn (Jedi Racing Cars) on 01933 440774.

Cars Available

Cars for sale or hire that are eligible for this championship or series are shown at the bottom of this page. Please click here to jump down to see them.

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Eligible Cars for Sale or Hire

Without modification

Jedi Mk6 R1 - just rebuilt - px track day car				For Sale
Jedi Mk6 fully rebuilt by the factory, new Mike Smith engine. Avoid the waiting list and save thousands. Can do a deal with our motorhome/tranpsorter, drives on a car licence.
offers around £15,000	27 Aug 08	Imps.: 127,571	Views: 2,547	P