Formula Renault BARC: The Championship
Formula Renault BARC Championship
Formula Renault BARC is the perfect entry-level category into top level single-seater racing, requiring approximately half the budget needed to race in its British Touring Car Championship supporting stable-mate Formula Renault UK.
The 2006 Championship proved the link between the two series as the Champion, Richard Singleton, and Vice-Champion, Jordan Oakes, raced in the final two rounds of Formula Renault UK at Silverstone. Both finished comfortably in the top 15 with four other drivers also making the step up.
Formula Renault BARC is very cost-effective for young aspiring drivers with a competitive car able to be run by a privateer in the FR2000 Class for as little as £15,000. The budgets to run with a team in FR2000 Class start as low as £40,000, depending upon the testing programme. In Club Class, many cars are run for under £10,000.
The low-cost series, which uses identical chassis to the Formula Renault UK with Michelin Championship, enjoyed a hugely successful second season under Renault’s guidance and is expected to grow stronger in 2007.