The Formula Lites series was a single-seater

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class launched for 2015. The series was sanctioned by

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History

The High Performance Group and Crawford Composites announced the creation of the Formula Lites Series in 2014.

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debuted the car at Virginia International Raceway during the 2014 Ultimate Track Car Challenge. The first race of the Formula Lites Series was run at the

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Road Course. Driver Nick Neri won the inaugural event. The series saw only six entries at every race during its initial season. The 2016 schedule was announced but no races occurred, ending the series.

Car

The drivers all used the spec car, the Crawford FL-15, designed and constructed by Crawford Composites. The Crawford FL15 has a

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monocoque chassis built according to FIA F3 technical regulations. The car is powered by a 2.4 L

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powerplant. The 2.4 L Honda K24 engine will be built by

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. The racing class was announced with the unveiling of the car at the North American Motorsports Expo.

Champions

References

External links

Official website
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History

Car

Champions

See also

References

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