Formula Beat, known as until its rebranding in 2023, is a formula racing class in

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. The class was founded in 1993 by the

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as a class above FJ1600 and below the former

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and the current

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and

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Car

Formula Beat is an open chassis class, open for all chassis manufacturers. Since 2012 the engines have been limited to a maximum capacity of 2,000cc. Currently the cars are allowed to be fitted with a

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K20A,

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3ZR or

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SR20 engine. In the early 2010s, most cars were primarily built by Japanese constructor West Racing Cars, but the championship has since seen entries from older

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-built

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cars and

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chassis.

Champions

1993-1996

1997-present

References

External links

Formula Beat
Japanese

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