FFR Challenge Series Racer: Series Information
 
Getting Started in the Series
 

Thanks for your interest in the Factory Five Challenge Car and Series.  2005 will be the sixth season of racing for this rapidly growing series.  Today there are over 250 Challenge cars on tracks and at races around the country.  We’ve put this section together to help you get to know the car and the series and maybe “dip your toe” in the Challenge Series waters. 

There are a number of ways to learn more about the cars and the series. 

 

  • HDPE Driving Schools with NASA

NASA has a dedicated and professional driving instruction program aimed at both teaching the basics of competitive driving as well as a full competition licensing program. 

 

  • Arrive and Drive Racing with Marcus Motorsports

Marcus Motorsports offers a fleet of “Arrive and Drive” racers.  The team from Marcus has raced at the 24 hours of Daytona, American LeMans, and a full spectrum of SCCA racing.  They offer a complete, ready-to-race service that includes garage and pit support, transport and vehicle rental… All you have to do is show up!

 

  • On-line Racer Forum

The best person to ask questions is someone who is a customer and racer.  Speak to customers via the FFROG on-line racer forum.

 

  • Bondurant School

The recognized leader in driver training is the Bondurant School.  The Bondurant School offers SCCA licensing programs and runs FFR Challenge cars in their special events.

 

  • Contact a race series director or an FFR Engineer  (Jen, link to previous section)

 

  • Racing Adventures

Racing Adventures is a traveling driving school.  They have a fleet (16) of Spec Racers and they

visit racetracks around the country.  Racing Adventures offers one and two day driving schools and use FFR Challenge cars exclusively.  

 

  • Completed Race Cars

The bulk of our focus is for customers who choose to build their own vehicles.  If you are

interested in buying a ready-to-race vehicle there are a number of qualified race shops who provide this service.  Click here for a list. 

 

  • Order an Assembly Manual

As you get closer to deciding to get involved in this project we recommend purchasing an assembly

manual.  The assembly manual will walk you through all the steps of building a Challenge car, plus

the cost of the manual is refundable with the purchase of a race car kit.  Click here to order a Manual

 

  • Contact NASA for a race/event near you