Northants School Display Race Car at Autosport International

13 January 2004

Weavers School in Northamptonshire are giving their pupils a step up into the world of motorsport engineering by preparing and running a Formula Ford racing car in the 2004 UK championship. The Lunar Racing project was officially launched at Silverstone at the end of last year. It is aimed at broadening the horizons of those involved and give a sense of worth and achievement to students who prefer the hands-on approach to pure academic study. It also provides an incentive for those students to continue their education with sixth-form or college courses.

Others schools can also benefit from the project with the car available for visits, and data taken during the races to be made available for mathematics and science lessons if required. School parties will also be invited to watch practice and race sessions, increasing the profile of the team which has already appeared on BBC Local News.

Piloting the car during its first season will be Katherine Impey, one of Britains top 'up and coming' racing drivers who is making the switch to Formula Ford from junior karting where she has been highly successful in the past year. The team have also secured support from a number of specialist companies including Central Auto Supplies, EuroBoss team RGS Motorsport, the Stars of Tomorrow Karting Championship and engine specialists Swiftune.

The Formula Ford Championship, now part of the British F3/GT support package is a highly competitive entry-point to UK motor racing, and the team are currently seeking further support for the forthcoming season, both financial and in expertise to make the project a success.

See 2004 series calendar for the UK Formula Ford Championship