Superleague Formula 2008
Posted by danm
WTF! I thought this was all not actually happening and some sort of failed attempt.
First round is at Donington, Doornbos is racing for AC Milan! :| WTF!?
[superleagueformula.net]
Superleague Formula will see 20 cars compete against one another in Year One – each one proudly wearing the colours of a major European or global football club.
While none of the participating clubs will be required to contribute financially, they will all be ‘in it to win it’, giving the Championship their full support and backing.
All this means that Superleague Formula will enable the participating clubs to grow their image, appeal and fan base in innovative new ways, right across the world.
To get the ball rolling, the first clubs to pledge their commitment to participate in Superleague Formula were AC Milan, PSV Eindhoven, FC Porto and Olympiacos in April 2007. They were followed by Borussia Dortmund, RSC Anderlecht and Flamengo who proudly joined the field in July 2007, and then FC Basel and Galatasaray SK.
In 2008, Sevilla FC, Corinthians, Rangers and, most recently, Al Ain have also signed up to take part. Over the next few months, we will reveal the remaining eight clubs who will be taking part in the beautiful race…
* Football Clubs
o AC Milan
o Al-Ain FC
o Anderlecht
o Borussia Dortmund
o Corinthians
o FC Basel
o Flamengo
o Galatasaray SK
o PSV Eindhoven
o Rangers FC
o Sevilla FC
o FC Porto
Lots of pics HERE: [www.flickr.com]
Car & Engine
The 750-horsepower, V-12 powered Superleague Formula car hit the track for the first time at Donington Park, UK, in March 2008 (see film above).
A total of six, three-day tests are scheduled during the development phase. The next outing will be at the Monteblanco circuit in Spain (late March). French driver, Bruce Jouanny, is acting as the series official test driver.
Engine specification
* No of Cylinders: 12
* Capacity: 4.2 Litres
* Configuration: 60 degrees V formation
* Weight: 140KG (Dry)
* Peak Power: 750bhp @ 11,750 rpm
* Maximum RPM: 12,000
* Peak Torque: 510 N/M 9,500 10,500
LISTEN TO THE ENGINE HERE:
With its excellent facilities, specialist manufacturing experience and delivery record, Élan Motorsport Technologies from Atlanta, Georgia USA will be responsible for the development of the Superleague Formula car design and chassis.
As a multi-car manufacturer in the single-seater and sports car world, Élan currently manufactures cars for Indianapolis, Indy Racing League and Champcar, as well as other domestic and international championships.
Primarily designed to provide real spectacle, the Superleague Formula high-performance chassis is built on a two-metre wide track, with under-body aerodynamics to create increased overtaking opportunities.
The dramatic-looking Panoz single-seater will continue to be tested extensively in prototype form before being released to all teams.
Key stats
* Carbon fibre tub to use the latest ‘lay up’ methods for extreme strength / lightness
* Incorporates a unique (to Superleague Formula) safety seat
* Aerodynamic design will distinguish the car from other major formula (without affecting its modern and dynamic appearance)
* Under-body aerodynamics will also allow cars to follow nose-to-tail, creating increased overtaking opportunities
* Use of non-beneficial driver aids (such as “launch control”) have been purposefully avoided, although the cars will feature the latest technology as part of their design package
* Multi functional steering wheel design (unique to Superleague Formula)
* Hewland semi-auto six-speed gearbox + paddle operated gear shift
* Steering wheel mounted dash / data logging system
* Latest carbon brakes
* ‘Slick’ racing style tyres with no grooves or tread
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PANOZ (USA) SUPERLEAGUE DP09B CAR SPECS (Updated 22 October 2007)
Overall car width to wheel rim: 2000mm
Wheelbase: 3156mm
Total Length: 4600mm (tbc)
Max Height: 995mm
Front Wing Width: 1400mm
Rear Wing Width: 1000mm
Bodywork Width: 1400mm
Weight Target: 675kg
Chassis, Nose and Impact Structures to pass 2005 FIA F1 Crash Test Regulations:
* Carbon fibre/aluminium honeycomb composite chassis
* Carbon fibre internal bulkheads
* Quick release carbon fibre front impact structure (nose)
* Carbon firbre rear impact structure and wing mount (RIS)
* Carbon fibre side impact structures (SIPS)
* Carbon fibre rear roll hoop
* Integral rear chassis bulkhead with fuel cell access panel
* Schroth (USA) 6-point seat belt harness
* Crushable steering column installation
* Onboard fire extinguisher system (SPA UK) 3.375L AFFF
Cooling Configuration: Aluminium welded radiators, Oil RHS / Water LHS
Oil Tank: Aluminium swirl pot onto cast tank in gearbox bellhousing
Bell Housing: Aluminium casting integral with Hewland gearbox
Clutch: AP (UK) triple plate carbon clutch to suit standing starts (diameter 115 mm)
Starter: Rear external
Fuel System: ATL (UK) FIA FT5 kevlar fuel cell. Capacity approx 150 Litres
Pumps: Twin electric lift pumps, and two Bosch (Germany) high pressure electric pump
Exhausts: SSTube Tech (UK). Inconel six-into-one per side, top exit
Gearbox: Hewland (UK) LSFA semi-auto Longitudinal 6-speed with reverse. Cast Aluminium casing. Powerflow Diff.
Gear Change: Hewland paddle shift system (pneumatic)
Calipers: Brembo (ITALY) 6-piston monobloc aluminium caliper
Discs and pads: Brembo CCR300 carbon-carbon disc
Front Suspension:
Steel/Carbon wishbones and steel pushrod to twin shocks.
Driver adjustable front ARB
Steering:
Titan (UK) made rack and pinion (cast magnesium housing)
Bespoke quick release carbon fibre steering wheel designed jointly by Menard Technologies and Pi Research specifically for the SF Championship
Rear Suspension:
Steel aero tube wishbones and pushrod to twin shocks
Adjustable rear ARB
Pankl (Austria) drive shafts and tripods
Uprights: Panoz designed steel fabricated uprights
Hubs: Panoz designed, Pankl (Austria) manufactured
Springs and Dampers Options: To be decided
Wheels: Oz
Tyres: Michelin
Data: Pi Research (Cambridge)
Bodywork: Composite carbon fibre, made by Panoz
Developing the Car photos HERE: [www.flickr.com]
Where / When will it happen?
Superleague Formula’s inaugural race season will visit the following six major circuits across Europe, from August – November 2008:
Race 1: Donington, United Kingdom – August 30/31, 2008
Race 2: Nürburgring, Germany – September 20/21, 2008
Race 3: Zolder, Belgium – October 4/5, 2008
Race 4: Estoril, Portugal – October 18/19, 2008
Race 5: Vallelunga, Italy – November 1/2, 2008
Race 6: Jerez, Spain – November 22/23, 2008
Originally approved by the Spanish Motorsport Federation for inscription in the official FIA 2008 calendar, the schedule was then officially rubber stamped at the FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting on Friday 7 December 2007.
“While the performance of our cars, matched with these spectacular circuits will obviously attract our share of motorsport fans, our goal is to introduce football supporters to [Superleague Formula] and provide an outstanding day of family entertainment,” explains Alex Andreu. “The race weekends will be ‘more than a race’ and we aim to provide unprecedented access for fans to meet the drivers and see the cars and teams up close.
“Superleague Formula will have a unique party-like atmosphere where fans will see their colours doing battle against their traditional rivals in an entirely new sporting arena.”
In Year Two and beyond, we want to expand gradually up to a maximum of 17 races in future years, taking the championship closer to all fans around the world at venues in Europe, South America and Asia. We are also looking at the possibility of taking Superleague Formula to the fans by staging a series of street races, as well.
Jenson drives it like he owns it; Lewis drives it like he stole it
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/28/2008 02:18PM by danm.
First round is at Donington, Doornbos is racing for AC Milan! :| WTF!?
[superleagueformula.net]
Superleague Formula will see 20 cars compete against one another in Year One – each one proudly wearing the colours of a major European or global football club.
While none of the participating clubs will be required to contribute financially, they will all be ‘in it to win it’, giving the Championship their full support and backing.
All this means that Superleague Formula will enable the participating clubs to grow their image, appeal and fan base in innovative new ways, right across the world.
To get the ball rolling, the first clubs to pledge their commitment to participate in Superleague Formula were AC Milan, PSV Eindhoven, FC Porto and Olympiacos in April 2007. They were followed by Borussia Dortmund, RSC Anderlecht and Flamengo who proudly joined the field in July 2007, and then FC Basel and Galatasaray SK.
In 2008, Sevilla FC, Corinthians, Rangers and, most recently, Al Ain have also signed up to take part. Over the next few months, we will reveal the remaining eight clubs who will be taking part in the beautiful race…
* Football Clubs
o AC Milan
o Al-Ain FC
o Anderlecht
o Borussia Dortmund
o Corinthians
o FC Basel
o Flamengo
o Galatasaray SK
o PSV Eindhoven
o Rangers FC
o Sevilla FC
o FC Porto
Lots of pics HERE: [www.flickr.com]
Car & Engine
The 750-horsepower, V-12 powered Superleague Formula car hit the track for the first time at Donington Park, UK, in March 2008 (see film above).
A total of six, three-day tests are scheduled during the development phase. The next outing will be at the Monteblanco circuit in Spain (late March). French driver, Bruce Jouanny, is acting as the series official test driver.
Engine specification
* No of Cylinders: 12
* Capacity: 4.2 Litres
* Configuration: 60 degrees V formation
* Weight: 140KG (Dry)
* Peak Power: 750bhp @ 11,750 rpm
* Maximum RPM: 12,000
* Peak Torque: 510 N/M 9,500 10,500
LISTEN TO THE ENGINE HERE:
With its excellent facilities, specialist manufacturing experience and delivery record, Élan Motorsport Technologies from Atlanta, Georgia USA will be responsible for the development of the Superleague Formula car design and chassis.
As a multi-car manufacturer in the single-seater and sports car world, Élan currently manufactures cars for Indianapolis, Indy Racing League and Champcar, as well as other domestic and international championships.
Primarily designed to provide real spectacle, the Superleague Formula high-performance chassis is built on a two-metre wide track, with under-body aerodynamics to create increased overtaking opportunities.
The dramatic-looking Panoz single-seater will continue to be tested extensively in prototype form before being released to all teams.
Key stats
* Carbon fibre tub to use the latest ‘lay up’ methods for extreme strength / lightness
* Incorporates a unique (to Superleague Formula) safety seat
* Aerodynamic design will distinguish the car from other major formula (without affecting its modern and dynamic appearance)
* Under-body aerodynamics will also allow cars to follow nose-to-tail, creating increased overtaking opportunities
* Use of non-beneficial driver aids (such as “launch control”) have been purposefully avoided, although the cars will feature the latest technology as part of their design package
* Multi functional steering wheel design (unique to Superleague Formula)
* Hewland semi-auto six-speed gearbox + paddle operated gear shift
* Steering wheel mounted dash / data logging system
* Latest carbon brakes
* ‘Slick’ racing style tyres with no grooves or tread
————————————————————————————
PANOZ (USA) SUPERLEAGUE DP09B CAR SPECS (Updated 22 October 2007)
Overall car width to wheel rim: 2000mm
Wheelbase: 3156mm
Total Length: 4600mm (tbc)
Max Height: 995mm
Front Wing Width: 1400mm
Rear Wing Width: 1000mm
Bodywork Width: 1400mm
Weight Target: 675kg
Chassis, Nose and Impact Structures to pass 2005 FIA F1 Crash Test Regulations:
* Carbon fibre/aluminium honeycomb composite chassis
* Carbon fibre internal bulkheads
* Quick release carbon fibre front impact structure (nose)
* Carbon firbre rear impact structure and wing mount (RIS)
* Carbon fibre side impact structures (SIPS)
* Carbon fibre rear roll hoop
* Integral rear chassis bulkhead with fuel cell access panel
* Schroth (USA) 6-point seat belt harness
* Crushable steering column installation
* Onboard fire extinguisher system (SPA UK) 3.375L AFFF
Cooling Configuration: Aluminium welded radiators, Oil RHS / Water LHS
Oil Tank: Aluminium swirl pot onto cast tank in gearbox bellhousing
Bell Housing: Aluminium casting integral with Hewland gearbox
Clutch: AP (UK) triple plate carbon clutch to suit standing starts (diameter 115 mm)
Starter: Rear external
Fuel System: ATL (UK) FIA FT5 kevlar fuel cell. Capacity approx 150 Litres
Pumps: Twin electric lift pumps, and two Bosch (Germany) high pressure electric pump
Exhausts: SSTube Tech (UK). Inconel six-into-one per side, top exit
Gearbox: Hewland (UK) LSFA semi-auto Longitudinal 6-speed with reverse. Cast Aluminium casing. Powerflow Diff.
Gear Change: Hewland paddle shift system (pneumatic)
Calipers: Brembo (ITALY) 6-piston monobloc aluminium caliper
Discs and pads: Brembo CCR300 carbon-carbon disc
Front Suspension:
Steel/Carbon wishbones and steel pushrod to twin shocks.
Driver adjustable front ARB
Steering:
Titan (UK) made rack and pinion (cast magnesium housing)
Bespoke quick release carbon fibre steering wheel designed jointly by Menard Technologies and Pi Research specifically for the SF Championship
Rear Suspension:
Steel aero tube wishbones and pushrod to twin shocks
Adjustable rear ARB
Pankl (Austria) drive shafts and tripods
Uprights: Panoz designed steel fabricated uprights
Hubs: Panoz designed, Pankl (Austria) manufactured
Springs and Dampers Options: To be decided
Wheels: Oz
Tyres: Michelin
Data: Pi Research (Cambridge)
Bodywork: Composite carbon fibre, made by Panoz
Developing the Car photos HERE: [www.flickr.com]
Where / When will it happen?
Superleague Formula’s inaugural race season will visit the following six major circuits across Europe, from August – November 2008:
Race 1: Donington, United Kingdom – August 30/31, 2008
Race 2: Nürburgring, Germany – September 20/21, 2008
Race 3: Zolder, Belgium – October 4/5, 2008
Race 4: Estoril, Portugal – October 18/19, 2008
Race 5: Vallelunga, Italy – November 1/2, 2008
Race 6: Jerez, Spain – November 22/23, 2008
Originally approved by the Spanish Motorsport Federation for inscription in the official FIA 2008 calendar, the schedule was then officially rubber stamped at the FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting on Friday 7 December 2007.
“While the performance of our cars, matched with these spectacular circuits will obviously attract our share of motorsport fans, our goal is to introduce football supporters to [Superleague Formula] and provide an outstanding day of family entertainment,” explains Alex Andreu. “The race weekends will be ‘more than a race’ and we aim to provide unprecedented access for fans to meet the drivers and see the cars and teams up close.
“Superleague Formula will have a unique party-like atmosphere where fans will see their colours doing battle against their traditional rivals in an entirely new sporting arena.”
In Year Two and beyond, we want to expand gradually up to a maximum of 17 races in future years, taking the championship closer to all fans around the world at venues in Europe, South America and Asia. We are also looking at the possibility of taking Superleague Formula to the fans by staging a series of street races, as well.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/28/2008 02:18PM by danm.
I still hope this will replace football.. 
Kimi, so, Massa Fernando Sebastian is faster than you. Can you confirm you understood that message?
dkpioe Wrote:
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> interesting enginesa. as powerful as f1, and heaps
> more torque. on paper they should be amazingly
> fast.
I reckon they'll be faster on a race track, tbh
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> interesting enginesa. as powerful as f1, and heaps
> more torque. on paper they should be amazingly
> fast.
I reckon they'll be faster on a race track, tbh
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I reckon they wont
Probably fall apart :P V12 did sound good going around donington though
Probably fall apart :P V12 did sound good going around donington though
MattB Wrote:
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> Probably fall apart :P V12 did sound good going
> around donington though
It was a shame the driver was massively short shifting though, but I'll agree it sounded awesome :D
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> Probably fall apart :P V12 did sound good going
> around donington though
It was a shame the driver was massively short shifting though, but I'll agree it sounded awesome :D
Still cant believe this is for real..... Sad really, keep football and motor racing seperate!!!
Tottenham? Big Four? GTFO!
also, that is vile
Sim
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also, that is vile
Sim
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it would be interesting if football players would be driving these formulas :p
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/13/2008 07:53PM by anze89.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/13/2008 07:53PM by anze89.
Ryan Dalziel confirmed for Rangers.
Not that i care a jot about this farce of a series.
*EDIT* Just watched some clips on YouTube and the V12 sounds awesome.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 08/14/2008 07:50AM by Peat.
Not that i care a jot about this farce of a series.
*EDIT* Just watched some clips on YouTube and the V12 sounds awesome.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 08/14/2008 07:50AM by Peat.
Yea, I was at Donington when they showcased the car, I just want to go to hear the engine, it was quite immense!
Why hasnt this failed yet?
Its got further than I and im sure everyone else thought!
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
Its got further than I and im sure everyone else thought!
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
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