RfA driver Shan Groff prepares to qualify at the Nurburgring. Shan was part of the first American based team to compete in Europe in 25 years. We were very proud.

Formula Opel European Union Series

The Formula Opel Euroseries was designed for the up and coming young professional road racing driver. Since its inception in 1988, nine drivers have competed in the FIA World Championship for Formula One cars with Mike Hakkinen, Heinz Herald Frentzen, Rubens Barrichello, David Coulthard and Joe Verstappen, having attained Grand Prix podium finishes.

 

The 1996 Euroseries will see the establishment of new lap records as the cars have been updated during the off season to both improve performance and safety; and yet, maintain the hall mark of the Formula equal engines, equal tires and equal chassis.

 

The Euroseries will continue to figure prominently on the European racing scene, particularly with the addition of supporting events at the new FIA International Touring Car Championship. Television Coverage has been increased in 1996, with regular coverage on 3SAT in Germany as well as Eurosport.

 

While economic woes have reduced grids in many classes of racing, the 8th Annual Euroseries for Formula Opel cars has significantly larger grids than the past three years, the addition of new teams and a host of rookie drivers, with no less than 12 nationalities represented. The EFDA, European Formula Drivers Association, continues to emphasize racing as opposed to testing. Official testing programs have been reduced to a bare minimum, not only reducing costs for competitors, but creating a situation similar to the conditions a F3000 and/or Formula One driver must contend with.

 

Perhaps the most significant feature is the parity amongst the leading teams. With four different drivers having won in the first six races, representing three different teams; giving the series a unique balance few championships enjoy. Euroseries - EFDA, European Formula Drivers Association

 

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