FFR Challenge Series Racer
Not long ago, the editor of Grassroots Motorsport magazine, test drove one regular MkI roadsters for his magazine. He said he felt incredible behind the wheels and this is when they admitted the fact that there was a real need for an affordable, exciting and safe spec racer design. A lot of other race cars and racing programs were started with these same noble goals and yet have not succeeded. The success of the Challenge Series car is attributed to avoiding the pitfalls of high coasts, limited competitive driving opportunities and complicated and unfair rules. Another reason has been the fact that the car is capable of street use, putting it in a multi-use category few race cars share. In April of 2000 the first cars were shipping to the Mid-Atlantic region. Five years later they have built and shipped more than 250 Challenge Series cars and hosted three Nationals ...

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