Features of Formula Palmer Audi
Formula Palmer Audi has always been run as an 'arrive-and-drive' series, and was one of the first major motor-racing series to do so. In order to keep a level playing field as much as possible, all the cars are run by a specialist team of FPA mechanics, rather than having separate teams. This concept of a large group of deliberately equalised cars has since been adopted by A1 Grand Prix.
The series has raced on many different circuits in the UK and Europe throughout its ten-year history. These include the following:
- Brands Hatch
- Silverstone
- Donington Park
- Snetterton
- Rockingham
- Oulton Park
- Castle Combe
- Thruxton
- Pembrey
- Mondello Park
- Magny-Cours
- Dijon-Prenois
- Nürburgring
- Spa-Francorchamps
- Monza
- Mugello
FPA championships are also known for close title battles. In 2004, Jonathan Kennard beat Rob Jenkinson to the series title by just two points. The following year Joe Tandy and David Epton finished tied on points, Tandy winning the championship courtesy of having won more races over the course of the season.
The 2009 season consisted of 20 races at seven circuits. The championship winning driver receives a £50,000 scholarship prize intended to help with entry into the next level FIA Formula Two Championship. Furthermore, the top three championship drivers all receive an official Formula Two test.
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