The Modified Ford Series is for any Ford car ‘production in appearance’ Stops at 2013 (YEAR OF BUILD)

Simple regulations to accommodate the extreme variation of modifications found in yesterday’s Ford racing cars.

We like to be inclusive not exclusive.

Class Structure

Eligible cars - All 2wd Fords up to and including 2013 (Year of build), various engine types (Excludes vans, pick-ups and 'non-production appearance' variants)

Classes  A-C 

All UK and European Ford production 2wd cars. (Ford 'derivative' engines…i.e. Millington, Smith & Jones etc. Transmission is free)

• Class   A (2wd)

Forced induction multi-valve engines over 1750cc  - Includes Eco boost engines. Normally aspirated multi-valve V6 engines - All V8 engines

Normally aspirated multi-valve 4 cylinder engines over 2550cc

• Classes  B+

 Forced induction - dual-valve engines over 1750cc -  multi-valve engines below 1750cc  - Includes Eco boost engines.

Normally aspirated multi-valve 4 cylinder engines over 2150cc up to 2550cc

• Class   B

Forced induction dual-valve engines up to 1750cc. Normally aspirated - dual-valve engines over 1850cc, including V6.

multi-valve engines over 1750cc up to 2150cc

• Class  C

Normally aspirated - dual-valve engines up to 1850cc  - multi-valve engines up to 1750cc

Super Classes

Production 4wd and Fords of 'production appearance' of up to 2013 or older & any origin. (Ford & non-Ford engines, space frame cars permitted)

• Super A

Forced induction multi-valve & Ecoboost engines over 1750cc - Normally aspirated multi-valve V6 engines - All V8 engines (includes non-Ford engines)

• Super B

Normally aspirated multi-valve 4-cyl engines - Forced induction dual-valve engines - Ecoboost engines below 1750cc (includes non-Ford engines)

 Start Procedure:   All races are ‘rolling start’ and as per race administration instructions.

Classes A to C

Minimum Weights – including driver.  No success ballast will be applied.

Class A - 950kgs. 4 cyl normally aspirated 800kgs 

Class B+, B & C - 800kgs

Bodywork: 

All external panels including internal rear separating bulkhead – material free, but excludes structural elements (A and B pillars) and lower door sills. All internal panels including chassis, *floor pan, inner and outer sills, inner wings, wheel tubs and front bulkhead shall remain as produced by the manufacturer with the exception of – modifying and strengthening, but not for making lighter. Wheel arches are not to exceed 150mm from each side of that produced on the model of car entered.

*The floor panel behind the rear axle can be partially cut/modified for removal of spare wheel well or integration of fuel cell. Material is free but to be of similar strength.

Aerodynamics:

Side skirts and air splitters/diffusers allowed.

Tailgate/boot aerofoils allowed BUT not exceeding the body width.

Rear wing overhang not exceeding 100mm

 Engine:

Cylinder block – any Ford manufactured engine or generic copy of.

Cylinder head, induction and exhaust system is free.

Location of engine is not to exceed 150mm in any direction from its original position. Engine may be rotated.

 Transmission:

Transmission is free. Sequential & paddle shift is permitted.

 Suspension:

Modifications and use of rose joints can be used in place of standard but cannot be replaced with live or independent units.

 Axle/Drive Permitted options:

Front wheel drive to rear wheel drive. Four wheel drive to either front wheel drive or rear wheel drive.

Traction control is permitted in; Class A cars of 500+bhp and cars where it’s fitted as standard or optional equipment by the manufacturer.

 Wheels and Tyres: All Classes

Wheels and tyre types are free/Either slick or treaded tyres.

Super Classes 

Minimum Weights – including driver.  No success ballast will be applied.

No weight restrictions for cars that are not eligible in Classes A-C

Four wheel drive production cars - 1050 kgs. ** A separate 4wd Class may be re-introduced into Class A at a future date **

Body and chassis is free

Engine type/position and transmission is free/Paddle shift allowed

Axle/Drive & Suspension is free

Traction control is permitted

All Classes - Not permitted: 

Race fuel over 102 Octane (RON) - Tyre warmers.

If it’s not in the regulations, not used by the majority and considered an advantage, it’s likely to be deemed as prohibited.  Please ask if in doubt.

All Classes
2021 Yearbook Regulations: Section Q – Circuit racing (extract)