Spec Focus
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Spec Focus http://specfocus.drivenasa.com/(SF) is a class of racing car used in National Auto Sport Association
(NASA). The SF class focuses on the popular Ford Focus. SF is geared toward budget-minded enthusiasts looking for an affordable and fun class with rules that guarantee close competition on a reasonable budget with cars built in this century. SF allows owners of a Ford Focus to go racing by simply adding an easily available assortment of bolt-on parts and safety equipment and is a perfect starting point for aspiring new drivers to get into racing. The normally cost for a Spec Focus is $8,000 to $10,000.
Spec Focus races are run at all NASA regional events, as well as the annual National Championships held each year at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
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• 2.0L Zetec, 2.0 SVT
, 2.0L Duratec, 2.3L Duratec
• 160+ wHP
• Ford Racing Dynamic Dampers
• Ford Racing Spec Focus Springs
• Performance Sway Bars
• Ford MTX-75 transmission
• Ford Racing SVT Brakes
• OEM, SVT, RS Type Kits
• SVT or RS Type Spoilers Allowed
• 17 x 7 Ford Racing Wheels
• Toyo
Proxes R888 215/45 x 17
• Estimated cost $7,000 to $9,000
Spec Focus use specific Multimatic Inverted Dynamic dampers with Multimatic springs and adjustable front and rear sway bars, SVT Brake kit. Toyo Tires are specified for the Spec Focus Series. The tire are 215/45x17 Toyo R888 Race tires that will fit on a Ford Racing Performance Parts 17x7 wheel.
Cars with 2.0 liter engines have a minimal weight of 2600 pounds and cars with a 2.3 liter Duratec engines have a minimum race weight of 2675 pounds.
The full rules for the class may be found in the current Spec Focus Category Specifications of the NASA rule book.
National Series Director - East: Leo Capaldi
2007 Craig Capaldi, Ohio/Indiana Region
2008 Craig Capaldi, Ohio/Indiana Region
Buttonwillow Raceway Park 13CW: Ryan Lapp - 2.0L Zetec ZX3 2:11.219
Buttonwillow Raceway Park 13CCW: Ryan Lapp - 2.0L Zetec ZX3 2:10.842
California Speedway: Preston Lerner - 2.3L Duratec ZX4 ST 2:02.683
Gateway International Raceway: Thomas Gage - 2.0L SVT 1:14.799
Mid-Ohio (Club Course): Brett Mars - 2.3L Duratec ZX4 ST 1:48.100
Mid-Ohio (Pro Course): Craig Capaldi - 2.3L Duratec ZX5 1:45.495
Phoenix Intl Raceway: Tom Wilson - 2.0L Zetec ZX3 1:15.323
Grattan Raceway: Leo Capaldi - 2.0L Duratec ZX5 1:33.157
Summit Point (full): Matt Marks - 2.3L Duratec ZX4 ST 1:33.417
Virginia International Raceway: Matt Marks - 2.3L Duratec ZX4 ST 2:26.943
Virginia International Raceway (North): Matt Marks - 2.3L Duratec ZX4 ST 1:52.774
Willow Springs Raceway: Ryan Lapp - 2.0L Zetec ZX3 1:38.965
National Auto Sport Association
The National Auto Sport Association is an American motorsports organization promoting road racing and high-performance driver education....
(NASA). The SF class focuses on the popular Ford Focus. SF is geared toward budget-minded enthusiasts looking for an affordable and fun class with rules that guarantee close competition on a reasonable budget with cars built in this century. SF allows owners of a Ford Focus to go racing by simply adding an easily available assortment of bolt-on parts and safety equipment and is a perfect starting point for aspiring new drivers to get into racing. The normally cost for a Spec Focus is $8,000 to $10,000.
Spec Focus races are run at all NASA regional events, as well as the annual National Championships held each year at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is a road course auto racing facility located in Troy Township, Morrow County, Ohio, United States, just outside of the village of Lexington...
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Cars
• 2000-2008 Ford Focus ZX3, ZX5, ZX4, ZTS, SVT, Coupes and Sedans• 2.0L Zetec, 2.0 SVT
Special Vehicle Team
Special Vehicle Team, also known as SVT, is an arm of Ford Motor Company responsible for the development of the company's highest-performance vehicles, much like Mercedes-AMG, BMW M, Chrysler's SRT division and GM's Performance Division. SVT is the successor to the SVO division.The current SVT...
, 2.0L Duratec, 2.3L Duratec
• 160+ wHP
• Ford Racing Dynamic Dampers
• Ford Racing Spec Focus Springs
• Performance Sway Bars
• Ford MTX-75 transmission
Ford MTX-75 transmission
The Ford MTX-75 , is a 5-speed transmission developed by Ford Motor Company for its larger-engined front wheel drive models. "75" refers to the distance in millimeters between the main and lay shafts....
• Ford Racing SVT Brakes
• OEM, SVT, RS Type Kits
• SVT or RS Type Spoilers Allowed
• 17 x 7 Ford Racing Wheels
• Toyo
Toyo Tire & Rubber Company
is a tire company based in Japan.-History:The company started in 1945. In 1966, the company expanded to the United States as Toyo Tire Corporation...
Proxes R888 215/45 x 17
• Estimated cost $7,000 to $9,000
Class rules
This section is not an exhaustive set of rules; it is intended to give the reader an idea of the preparation level of the cars in this class.Spec Focus use specific Multimatic Inverted Dynamic dampers with Multimatic springs and adjustable front and rear sway bars, SVT Brake kit. Toyo Tires are specified for the Spec Focus Series. The tire are 215/45x17 Toyo R888 Race tires that will fit on a Ford Racing Performance Parts 17x7 wheel.
Cars with 2.0 liter engines have a minimal weight of 2600 pounds and cars with a 2.3 liter Duratec engines have a minimum race weight of 2675 pounds.
The full rules for the class may be found in the current Spec Focus Category Specifications of the NASA rule book.
Series Officials
National Series Director - West: Ted SevernsNational Series Director - East: Leo Capaldi
National Champions
2006 Brett Mars, Ohio/Indiana Region2007 Craig Capaldi, Ohio/Indiana Region
2008 Craig Capaldi, Ohio/Indiana Region
Track Records
Autobahn County Club: Chris Kisner - 2.0L SVT ZX3 1:47.276Buttonwillow Raceway Park 13CW: Ryan Lapp - 2.0L Zetec ZX3 2:11.219
Buttonwillow Raceway Park 13CCW: Ryan Lapp - 2.0L Zetec ZX3 2:10.842
California Speedway: Preston Lerner - 2.3L Duratec ZX4 ST 2:02.683
Gateway International Raceway: Thomas Gage - 2.0L SVT 1:14.799
Mid-Ohio (Club Course): Brett Mars - 2.3L Duratec ZX4 ST 1:48.100
Mid-Ohio (Pro Course): Craig Capaldi - 2.3L Duratec ZX5 1:45.495
Phoenix Intl Raceway: Tom Wilson - 2.0L Zetec ZX3 1:15.323
Grattan Raceway: Leo Capaldi - 2.0L Duratec ZX5 1:33.157
Summit Point (full): Matt Marks - 2.3L Duratec ZX4 ST 1:33.417
Virginia International Raceway: Matt Marks - 2.3L Duratec ZX4 ST 2:26.943
Virginia International Raceway (North): Matt Marks - 2.3L Duratec ZX4 ST 1:52.774
Willow Springs Raceway: Ryan Lapp - 2.0L Zetec ZX3 1:38.965