The
non-contact racing is open to children from 11 to 15 years old, with race events
spread from Scotland to Cornwall.
The formula is based on a 998cc Mini, as manufactured by British Leyland,The
Cars - It is based on an original car with armouring and a 1000cc engine to
allow children to partake in a racing formula as a grounding towards racing in
the senior formulas raced at ORCi tracks.
Many of the top names in the senior formulas today cut their teeth in minis.
A strict rulebook ensures that all the cars meet the same specification
ensuring that the racing is fair. A very strong emphasis on driver safety is
maintained throughout the whole process.
The Drivers -The drivers are aged between 11 and 15 years and come from all
walks of life, with almost as many girls as boys. There are approximately
200 registered drivers from around the UK