FAQ Who gets selected to participate in the Scholarship Shootout? The Scholarship application process is open to all drivers who have had some competitive experience and are within the age limits of 15 to 19. A driver must be in his/her first year of car racing and have never competed in a National Level or Professional Car Race. Drivers are selected based on their age, racing background and prior competitive performance. How fast is the car? The FB2 was developed by BMW Motorsport in conjunction with the highly successful European chassis manufacturer, Mygale. In preliminary testing in the USA, the car has produced the following figures: 0-60mph - 3.3 sec lateral g - 1.7 g It's laptimes are similar to other 2.0 liter carbon chassis formulas. Can FB2 cars from the other series run in Formula BMW USA? Yes, an FB2 from another series can participate in Formula BMW USA as long as the car is retrofitted to accept the HANS® Device and has the full 2005 safety car accessories package which is available directly from Mygale. Can a driver participate in multiple Formula BMW series in a season? Yes, a driver may compete in selected events in other series as limited by BMW Motorsport Guidelines. Can a driver participate in other championships while contesting Formula BMW USA? This is permitted in the USA Championship, however we strongly urge drivers to concentrate on one championship per season as we feel it is in their best interest. How do I get an International License C to participate? In order to be eligible, it is highly recommended that you participate in a Licensing Course held at a Formula BMW Racing Center. If you have prior car racing experience and currently hold a license in another accredited Sanctioning Series, please contact the Assistant Series Manager to discuss if you can apply directly for the license. In order to obtain the necessary license, either apply directly with the FIA or if participating in the Series, you may submit the application for the IMSA Formula BMW USA license and they will secure the FIA License C as well for you. What are the size limits for a driver? The cockpit of the FB2 is very roomy and accommodating to most drivers but a high end limit of 6'2" and near 225 would be a tight fit. If you are borderline and would like to arrange an opportunity to sit in the car, please contact us. What is the budget for a season? Ultimately, the budgets are set by the individual teams. We set the car price (USD 69,500.-) and the Series Registration (USD 20,000.- which includes entry to all races, 1 driving suit, and entry into our official testing. Please see the list of teams and contacts to discuss entry fees directly. Why choose Formula BMW USA versus the other entry level series in the United States? Formula BMW USA offers the most unique and highest quality package to a driver taking his/her first steps into the professional world. The series is heavily supported by a prominent manufacturer. The schedule is unparalleled in exposure at both Formula 1 events, Champ Car events, and ALMS events. The series is globally recognized with championships running in Germany, Britain and Asia. The support to the driver in the education/mentoring program is not offered in any other series. Most importantly, the car is designed to highlight safety along with speed and agility. All car accessories & components alone would make for a strong series, combined they make Formula BMW USA the elite entry level series in the United States.