Formula LGB Swift
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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 (also used in the Suzuki Swift
) and are driven by top and upcoming Indian drivers in the National Racng Championship. This car can be considered as an Indian equivalent of Europe’s Formula Ford
series, where it is void of aerodynamic aids like wings. From 2006 this Car replaced Formula Maruti
as an entry level formula car. This series offers the first feel and insights into open wheel racing for an upcoming race driver.
The car was originally named just Formula LGB
from 2003 till 2005. In 2006 a suffix Swift was added to avoid name confusion with the launch of another Hyundai
engined Formula LGB (Formula LGB Hyundai
) which was slightly different in layout and design.
from 2003 till 2005 and the engines were the same 1.3 Liter used in Maruti Esteem car but in Carburetor
format with Single Over Head Cam design. But the car had 50% more power (65 b.h.p. being its Stock version in carburetor form), than the stock version in race trim.
The Engine is mounted in Transverse direction with the stock gearbox as in a front wheel drive car.
) panels, slightly on heavier side, mainly for structural and safety reasons. The space frame is constructed out of square tubes and the tyres are supplied by JK Tyres which are grooved slicks.
this is one of the cheapest Formula cars in the world to race, with rental for Friday Practise, Saturday Qualifying and a Double race on Sunday (15 Laps each), costing only $800 (as of 2005). That includes Tyres and Fuel
.
's Kari Motor Speedway
and at Chennai
's MMSC Irrugatukottai track.
The car is designed and built by Coimbatore based Super Speeds 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) with JK Tyres being the Championship sponsor and also sponsoring some of the drivers.
Maruti Udyog presents the Championship winner a brand new Maruti car. In 2006 it was Maruti Swift.
* Denotes wins in Formula LGB
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 2003. The cars are powered by 1.3 liter Maruti Esteem engines (also used in the Suzuki Swift
Suzuki Swift
The Suzuki Swift is a subcompact car produced by Suzuki in Japan since 2000. Prior to this, the "Swift" nameplate had been applied to the Suzuki Cultus in export markets such as Australasia, Europe, India and North America.- Predecessor :...
) and are driven by top and upcoming Indian drivers in the National Racng Championship. This car 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. From 2006 this Car replaced Formula Maruti
Formula Maruti
Formula 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...
as an entry level formula car. This series offers the first feel and insights into open wheel racing for an upcoming race driver.
Name
LGB denotes L.G.Balakrishnan Brothers, the manufacturers of Rolon Chains and Sprockets.LGB is the parent company of Super Speeds that designs constructs the cars.Swift is named denoting the Engine supplier Maruti Udyog.The car was originally named just 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...
from 2003 till 2005. In 2006 a suffix Swift was added to avoid name confusion with the launch of another 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...
engined Formula LGB (Formula LGB Hyundai
Formula LGB Hyundai
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...
) which was slightly different in layout and design.
Early Version
The car was originally named just Formula LGBFormula 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...
from 2003 till 2005 and the engines were the same 1.3 Liter used in Maruti Esteem car but in Carburetor
Carburetor
A carburetor , carburettor, or carburetter is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. It is sometimes shortened to carb in North America and the United Kingdom....
format with Single Over Head Cam design. But the car had 50% more power (65 b.h.p. being its Stock version in carburetor form), than the stock version in race trim.
Current Version
In 2006 season the cars was re-named Formula LGB Swift and the Engine from Maruti Swifts 1.3 litre 16 Valve MPFI engine were refitted. The new engines were left in stock form as the new engines could reach over 90 bhp in stock form.The Engine is mounted in Transverse direction with the stock gearbox as in a front wheel drive car.
Chassis
The Chassis is a Spaceframe monocoque with FRP(Fibre-reinforced plasticFibre-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...
) panels, slightly on heavier side, mainly for structural and safety reasons. The space frame is constructed out of square tubes and the tyres are supplied by JK Tyres which are grooved slicks.
Costs
Along with Formula LGB HyundaiFormula LGB Hyundai
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 is one of the cheapest Formula cars in the world to race, with rental for Friday Practise, Saturday Qualifying and a Double race on Sunday (15 Laps each), costing only $800 (as of 2005). That includes Tyres 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 based Super Speeds 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) with JK Tyres being the Championship sponsor and also sponsoring some of the drivers.
Maruti Udyog presents the Championship winner a brand new Maruti car. In 2006 it was Maruti Swift.
Champions
| Year | Driver | Team | Chassis/Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| JK Tyre National Racing Championship | |||
| 2004 |  Armaan EbrahimArmaan Ebrahim Armaan Ebrahim is a car racer from Chennai, India. He is the son of the ex-Indian F3 champion Akbar Ebrahim.-Career:Touted as the most promising racing driver in India today, Armaan Ebrahim started his career in karting and became Formula LGB Champion in 2004. He later moved to Formula BMW Asia... |
LG 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... - Maruti Esteem 1.3L Carburrated Carburetor A carburetor , carburettor, or carburetter is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. It is sometimes shortened to carb in North America and the United Kingdom.... |
| 2005 | Raymond Banajee |
LG 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... - Maruti Esteem 1.3L Carburrated Carburetor A carburetor , carburettor, or carburetter is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. It is sometimes shortened to carb in North America and the United Kingdom.... |
| 2006 | Saran Vikram |
WSRF | 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... - Suzuki Swift Suzuki Swift The Suzuki Swift is a subcompact car produced by Suzuki in Japan since 2000. Prior to this, the "Swift" nameplate had been applied to the Suzuki Cultus in export markets such as Australasia, Europe, India and North America.- Predecessor :... 1.3L 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... - Suzuki Swift Suzuki Swift The Suzuki Swift is a subcompact car produced by Suzuki in Japan since 2000. Prior to this, the "Swift" nameplate had been applied to the Suzuki Cultus in export markets such as Australasia, Europe, India and North America.- Predecessor :... 1.3L MPFI |
| 2008 | Karthik Shankar |
Team 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... - Suzuki Swift Suzuki Swift The Suzuki Swift is a subcompact car produced by Suzuki in Japan since 2000. Prior to this, the "Swift" nameplate had been applied to the Suzuki Cultus in export markets such as Australasia, Europe, India and North America.- Predecessor :... 1.3L MPFI |
| 2009 | Sudarshan Rao |
Team 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... - Suzuki Swift Suzuki Swift The Suzuki Swift is a subcompact car produced by Suzuki in Japan since 2000. Prior to this, the "Swift" nameplate had been applied to the Suzuki Cultus in export markets such as Australasia, Europe, India and North America.- Predecessor :... 1.3L MPFI |
| 2010 | Ajay Kini |
Team WSRF | 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... - Suzuki Swift Suzuki Swift The Suzuki Swift is a subcompact car produced by Suzuki in Japan since 2000. Prior to this, the "Swift" nameplate had been applied to the Suzuki Cultus in export markets such as Australasia, Europe, India and North America.- Predecessor :... 1.3L MPFI |
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...
See also
- Formula LGB HyundaiFormula LGB HyundaiFormula 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...
- FISSME (a.k.a.Formula Maruti)
- 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...
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