Classic Formula 3

The Classic Formula 3 Championship is for F3 cars originally built and raced between 1971 and 1984, and covers two eras of F3 racing; the1600cc twin-cam cars and then the 2-litre cars that were introduced in 1974. The championship also has a classes for Formula Ford 2000s and water-cooled Formula Super Vees.

The HSCC CF3 Championship is open to genuine Formula 3 racing cars originally built and raced between 1/1/71 and 31/12/84. Cars may use 2-litre or 1600cc engines used in period, fitted with air restrictors. Only very minor alterations from original specifications are permitted. All cars use the same type and compound of Avon control tyres. There are also invitation classes open to Formula Ford 2000 cars built prior to 31/12/83 and Formula Super Vee cars with water cooled engines built prior to 31st December 1980 All cars must have current FIA or HSCC Vehicle Identification Forms.

Events

• Donington Park

  2 April - 3 April

• Snetterton

  17 April - 18 April

• Dijon-Prenois

  7 May - 9 May

• Silverstone Grand Prix

  22 May - 23 May

• Cadwell Park

  5 June - 6 June

• Brands Hatch

  9 July - 11 July

• Oulton Park

  28 August - 30 August

• Mallory Park

  18 September - 19 September

• Silverstone National

  16 October - 17 October

NOTE: The Dijon races are non-championship

News

• Race entries now open for 2021 season (8th Feb)
• HSCC reveals Brands Hatch Indy and GP circuit event (29th Jan)
• Roaring success for HSCC Finals at Silverstone (19th Oct)
• Great racing at HSCC Cadwell Park Wolds Trophy (21st Sep)
• Young guns star at HSCC Oulton Park Gold Cup (1st Sep)

Class Structure

Class A: 2 litre F3 cars built and raced between 1st January 1974 and 31st December 1984.

Class B: 1600cc F3 cars built and raced between 1st January 1971 and 31st December 1973.

Class C: Invitation class for Formula Ford 2000 cars built prior to 31st December 1979

Class D: Invitation class for Formula Ford 2000 Cars built between 01.01.80 – 31.12.83

Class E: Invitation class for Formula Super Vee cars with water cooled engines built prior to 31st December 1980

Classes C, D & E cars are not eligible for Championship points

Champions

*Formerly known as Toyota F3, the class ran with other clubs before 1995
1995 Series of races
1996 Series of races
1997 Terry Nightingale (Mallock Mk11B)
1998 Winston Bunn (Ensign LNF3)
1999 Mike Campbell-Cole (Brabham BT41)
2000 Peter Williams (Argo JM6)
2001 Peter Williams (Argo JM6)
2002 Neil Dunkel (Argo JM3)
2003 Chris Levy (March 713M)
2004 Steve Maxted (Argo JM6)
2005 Steve Maxted (Argo JM6)
2006 Keith White (Ralt RT1)
2007 Benn Simms (March 803B)
2008 Benn Simms (March 803B)
2009 Bill Coombs (Argo JM6)
2010 Benn Simms (March 803B)
2011 Jamie Brashaw (March 793)
2012 Jamie Brashaw (March 793)
2013 Graham Fennymore (Ralt RT3)
2014 David Shaw (Ralt RT1 and March 803B)
2015 Max Bartell (Chevron B34)
2016 Simon Jackson (Chevron B43)
2017 Gaius Ghinn (Ralt RT3)
2018 Keith White (Ralt RT1)
2019 Adrian Langridge (March 803)
2020 Benn Tilley (March 743)