Background of Van Diemen Formula Fords

Founded by former Lotus mechanic Ralph Firman in 1973, Van Diemen has been the world's largest volume manufacturer of racing cars for more than a decade. Revered for its integrity and engineering excellence in more than 24 countries, Van Diemen's wholehearted commitment to its worldwide customer-base has resulted in hundreds of wins and no less than 22 major championship victories last year.
The first racing cars to roll out of Van Diemen's original workshops almost 30 years ago were 12 Formula Ford single seaters - and it is the Formula Ford car which has remained the centerpiece of Van Diemen's production line since that time.

You will find on page two a list of Van Diemen Formula Ford owners (75 to 89); 

On page three I have listed name of parts/services suppliers;  and

Listed below are FF info web pages that collected over the years. You will find Excellent information on sites such as:

http://www.apexspeed.com/ 

http://www.offc.ca/

http://www.classicformulaford.com

http://www.formulaproracing.org/

http://www.monoposto.nl

http://www.formulaford1600.com.au/

http://www.racecarsdirect.com/

http://www.race-cars.com 

http://www.mohud-scca.org/Race/NARRC/

http://www.eformulacarnews.com/

http://www.thekentlives.com/thekentengine.htm

http://racing.honda.com/hpd/images/parts/manuals/HPD_L15A7_Chassis_Installation_Manua_%20RF99_100701.pdf

Racing Information:.
The best source of information (technical or set-up tips, car or parts for sale or wanted) you must visit http://www.apexspeed.com/
It is an excellent replacement with almost all the same actors as the old Jake Lamont's underground page...

Click on link below or Logo on the right to visit Van Diemen Racing page

Van Diemen Formula Fords

Van Diemen has also a new heritage section, you can contact them at: heritage@vandiemen.co.uk

For your info a message from Derek at VD Heritage,

"It is encouraging to see an increasing list of Van Diemen owners.My name is Derek Wild and i run the Van Diemen Heritage Department at Southern International

Unit 1Roudham Court

Roudham Road

East Harling NR 16 2 QN Norfolk

England

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