Formula LGB Hyundai
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Formula LGB Hyundai is a single seater, open wheel class in motorsport in India
launched in 2006 by LGB with Hyundai being the Engine supplier. The cars are powered by 1.4 liter Indian built Hyundai Accent
engines in the entry level JK Road Racing National Championship series. This car along with Formula LGB Swift
can be considered as an Indian equivalent of Europe’s Formula Ford
series, where it is void of aerodynamic aids like wings. This series is one of the starter formula series to enable karting drivers step into Formula Car.
that designs constructs the cars. Hyundai
is named for the engine supplier.
is supplied by Hyundai India Ltd. The engine is a stock version of the 1.5 L 16-valve DOHC Alpha I4, 101 hp (75 kW) used in Indian-built Hyundai Accent
Viva. The engine and gearbox are mounted longitudinal
ly in the car. This also Hyundai
’s first involvement into Formula Car
racing as an engine supplier.
is a steel space frame
monocoque
using square seamless steel tubes.The Chassis frame design is very similar to the Formula LGB Swift
frame but longer than by 100 mm to improve straightline stability. Tyres are grooved racing slicks supplied by JK Tyres motorsports division.
The Exterior panels are made out of composite fire retardant FRP
(Fibre-reinforced plastic
). The wingless front nosecone is raised at the front tip as in the new formula cars while accommodating a splitter beneath .This is to re-route the front air into the side pods same time preventing under tray flow.
s and fuel
.
's Kari Motor Speedway
and at Chennai
's MMSC Irrugatukottai track.
The car is designed and built by Coimbatore
based SuperSpeeds Pvt. Ltd. for LG Sports, makers of ROLON Chains and sprockets, Coimbatore
. The car was designed by ex-racer B. Viji (also known as B. Vijaykumar). Also JK Tyres play a major role in the series championships in tyre and driver support, while ex-Formula 3 champ Akbar Ebrahim, also the boss of Team INDIA's A1 Grand Prix
, conducts a racing school to train the new drivers. The very first champion (in 2006)to emerge out of this series was former Karting and 2005 Formula LGB
Champion Reo Banajee after a closely contested season.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
launched in 2006 by LGB with Hyundai being the Engine supplier. The cars are powered by 1.4 liter Indian built Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Accent
The Hyundai Accent , or Hyundai Verna in South Korea, is a subcompact car produced by Hyundai. In Australia, the first generation models carried over the Hyundai Excel name used by the Accent's predecessor. The Accent was replaced in 2000 by the Hyundai Verna in South Korea, although most...
engines in the entry level JK Road Racing National Championship series. This car along with Formula LGB Swift
Formula LGB Swift
Formula LGB Swift is a single seater, open wheel class in motorsport in India launched in 2003. The cars are powered by 1.3 liter Maruti Esteem engines and are driven by top and upcoming Indian drivers in the National Racng Championship...
can be considered as an Indian equivalent of Europe’s Formula Ford
Formula Ford
Formula Ford is a single seater, open wheel class in motorsport which exists in some form in many countries around the world. It is an entry-level series to motor racing....
series, where it is void of aerodynamic aids like wings. This series is one of the starter formula series to enable karting drivers step into Formula Car.
Name
LGB denotes L.G. Balakrishnan Brothers,the manufacturers of Rolon Chains and Sprockets. LGB is the parent company of Super SpeedsSuper Speeds
Super Speeds is a company in India which designs and constructs open-wheeled Formula Cars for Indian National championship series. For more than three decades this outfit has been the only full-fledged Indian company entirely dedicated to indigenous design and construction of race cars in...
that designs constructs the cars. Hyundai
Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai Motor Company is a Korean multinational automaker based in Seoul, South Korea which, along with Kia, comprises the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, the world's fourth largest automaker as of 2009. As of 2011, it is the world's fastest growing automaker for two years running...
is named for the engine supplier.
Engine
The engineEngine
An engine or motor is a machine designed to convert energy into useful mechanical motion. Heat engines, including internal combustion engines and external combustion engines burn a fuel to create heat which is then used to create motion...
is supplied by Hyundai India Ltd. The engine is a stock version of the 1.5 L 16-valve DOHC Alpha I4, 101 hp (75 kW) used in Indian-built Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Accent
The Hyundai Accent , or Hyundai Verna in South Korea, is a subcompact car produced by Hyundai. In Australia, the first generation models carried over the Hyundai Excel name used by the Accent's predecessor. The Accent was replaced in 2000 by the Hyundai Verna in South Korea, although most...
Viva. The engine and gearbox are mounted longitudinal
Longitudinal engine
In automotive engineering, a longitudinal engine is an internal combustion engine in which the crankshaft is oriented along the long axis of the vehicle, front to back....
ly in the car. This also Hyundai
Hyundai
Hyundai ) is a global conglomerate company, part of the Korean chaebol, that was founded in South Korea by one of the most famous businessmen in Korean history: Chung Ju-yung...
’s first involvement into Formula Car
Formula One
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
racing as an engine supplier.
Chassis
The chassisChassis
A chassis consists of an internal framework that supports a man-made object. It is analogous to an animal's skeleton. An example of a chassis is the underpart of a motor vehicle, consisting of the frame with the wheels and machinery.- Vehicles :In the case of vehicles, the term chassis means the...
is a steel space frame
Space frame
A space frame or space structure is a truss-like, lightweight rigid structure constructed from interlocking struts in a geometric pattern. Space frames can be used to span large areas with few interior supports...
monocoque
Monocoque
Monocoque is a construction technique that supports structural load by using an object's external skin, as opposed to using an internal frame or truss that is then covered with a non-load-bearing skin or coachwork...
using square seamless steel tubes.The Chassis frame design is very similar to the Formula LGB Swift
Formula LGB Swift
Formula LGB Swift is a single seater, open wheel class in motorsport in India launched in 2003. The cars are powered by 1.3 liter Maruti Esteem engines and are driven by top and upcoming Indian drivers in the National Racng Championship...
frame but longer than by 100 mm to improve straightline stability. Tyres are grooved racing slicks supplied by JK Tyres motorsports division.
The Exterior panels are made out of composite fire retardant FRP
Fibre-reinforced plastic
Fibre-reinforced plastic is a composite material made of a polymer matrix reinforced with fibres. The fibres are usually fibreglass, carbon, or aramid, while the polymer is usually an epoxy, vinylester or polyester thermosetting plastic...
(Fibre-reinforced plastic
Fibre-reinforced plastic
Fibre-reinforced plastic is a composite material made of a polymer matrix reinforced with fibres. The fibres are usually fibreglass, carbon, or aramid, while the polymer is usually an epoxy, vinylester or polyester thermosetting plastic...
). The wingless front nosecone is raised at the front tip as in the new formula cars while accommodating a splitter beneath .This is to re-route the front air into the side pods same time preventing under tray flow.
Costs
It is one of the cheapest Formula cars in the world to race, with rental for Friday practice, Saturday qualifying and a double race on Sunday (15 Laps each), costing only $800 (as of 2005). That includes tireTire
A tire or tyre is a ring-shaped covering that fits around a wheel rim to protect it and enable better vehicle performance by providing a flexible cushion that absorbs shock while keeping the wheel in close contact with the ground...
s and fuel
Fuel
Fuel is any material that stores energy that can later be extracted to perform mechanical work in a controlled manner. Most fuels used by humans undergo combustion, a redox reaction in which a combustible substance releases energy after it ignites and reacts with the oxygen in the air...
.
Races
Races for the National Championship are held at CoimbatoreCoimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
's Kari Motor Speedway
Kari Motor Speedway
Kari Motor Speedway is a purpose built auto racing circuit or race track, located in Orratukuppai, Chettipalayam, Coimbatore, India. The track's length is currently 3.2 km. It was inaugurated in 2003, in memory of Late Shri. S...
and at Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
's MMSC Irrugatukottai track.
The car is designed and built by Coimbatore
Coimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
based SuperSpeeds Pvt. Ltd. for LG Sports, makers of ROLON Chains and sprockets, Coimbatore
Coimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
. The car was designed by ex-racer B. Viji (also known as B. Vijaykumar). Also JK Tyres play a major role in the series championships in tyre and driver support, while ex-Formula 3 champ Akbar Ebrahim, also the boss of Team INDIA's A1 Grand Prix
A1 Grand Prix
A1 Grand Prix was a 'single make' open-wheel auto racing series. It was unique in its field in that competitors solely represented their nation as opposed to themselves or a team, the usual format in most formula racing series. As such, it was often promoted as the "World Cup of Motorsport"...
, conducts a racing school to train the new drivers. The very first champion (in 2006)to emerge out of this series was former Karting and 2005 Formula LGB
Formula LGB
For specific models see*Formula LGB Hyundai*Formula LGB SwiftFormula LGB is a series of single seater, open wheel class race cars manufactured by Super Speeds for LG Sports in Coimbatore, India...
Champion Reo Banajee after a closely contested season.
Endurance Race Class
From 2008 season the Formula LGB Hyundai races were changed to Endurance format with two drivers for 50 laps including pit stop.Champions
| Year | Driver | Team | Chassis/Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| JK Tyre National Racing Championship | |||
| 2006 |  Rayomand Banajee |
Prime Sports | Super Speeds Super Speeds Super Speeds is a company in India which designs and constructs open-wheeled Formula Cars for Indian National championship series. For more than three decades this outfit has been the only full-fledged Indian company entirely dedicated to indigenous design and construction of race cars in... - Hyundai Hyundai Hyundai ) is a global conglomerate company, part of the Korean chaebol, that was founded in South Korea by one of the most famous businessmen in Korean history: Chung Ju-yung... DOHC 1.5L MPFI |
| 2007 | Ashwin Sundar |
Rams Racing | Super Speeds Super Speeds Super Speeds is a company in India which designs and constructs open-wheeled Formula Cars for Indian National championship series. For more than three decades this outfit has been the only full-fledged Indian company entirely dedicated to indigenous design and construction of race cars in... - Hyundai Hyundai Hyundai ) is a global conglomerate company, part of the Korean chaebol, that was founded in South Korea by one of the most famous businessmen in Korean history: Chung Ju-yung... DOHC 1.5L MPFI |
| 2008 | Prithveen Rajan/Sudanand Rajan(two driver endurance championship in 2008) |
Team WSRF with Leela | Super Speeds Super Speeds Super Speeds is a company in India which designs and constructs open-wheeled Formula Cars for Indian National championship series. For more than three decades this outfit has been the only full-fledged Indian company entirely dedicated to indigenous design and construction of race cars in... - Hyundai Hyundai Hyundai ) is a global conglomerate company, part of the Korean chaebol, that was founded in South Korea by one of the most famous businessmen in Korean history: Chung Ju-yung... DOHC 1.5L MPFI |
| 2009 | Akhil Devrag(one driver endurance championship) |
Super Speeds Super Speeds Super Speeds is a company in India which designs and constructs open-wheeled Formula Cars for Indian National championship series. For more than three decades this outfit has been the only full-fledged Indian company entirely dedicated to indigenous design and construction of race cars in... - Hyundai Hyundai Hyundai ) is a global conglomerate company, part of the Korean chaebol, that was founded in South Korea by one of the most famous businessmen in Korean history: Chung Ju-yung... DOHC 1.SL MPFI |
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See also
- Formula LGB SwiftFormula LGB SwiftFormula LGB Swift is a single seater, open wheel class in motorsport in India launched in 2003. The cars are powered by 1.3 liter Maruti Esteem engines and are driven by top and upcoming Indian drivers in the National Racng Championship...
- Formula MarutiFormula MarutiFormula Maruti is a single-seater, open wheel class in motorsport made and raced in India. Many of the top teams in Indian motorsports have run in the series, including Team Lakshmi Mills Superspeeds, Team JK, Team MRF, Gabriel Racing, WSRF Racing, McDowell Racing, and Team Valvoline...
- Formula RolonFormula RolonFormula RolonFormula Rolon, also known as Formula Rolon Chevrolet is an open wheel single seater Formula Racing car made and raced in India. They run in the single make championships held in the tracks of Coimbatore and Chennai. The car is similar to Formula Asia and is powered by Chevrolet engine...
- JK Tyre National Racing ChampionshipJK Tyre National Racing ChampionshipThe JK Tyre National Racing Championship was launched in 1998 with the Maruti Esteem saloon class and Formula Maruti class. This championship series is also considered to be the stepping stone for Indian Racing drivers who want to break into international motorsports...