The events on the schedule for the Formula Car Challenge presented by Goodyear 11th annual winter championship were announced today. The competition will take place over two winter weekends in California. A total of 4 races will be scored for the championship.
“We are very pleased to be able to provide the opportunity for drivers and teams to prepare for the 2019 season with an organized winter championship,” explained series official Ben Hettema. “This is a great place for drivers and teams to get started as they gear up for next season.”
2019 Winter Series – 4 races over 2 weekends
Rounds 1 & 2 – January 13th – 14th (Sunday – Monday) at Sonoma Raceway
Rounds 3 & 4 – February 1st – 3rd at Auto Club Speedway
In the past, many Mazda Road to Indy race teams and drivers have joined the usual west coast based racers in preparation for their upcoming seasons. 2012 FCC Winter Series Champion Kyle Kaiser won the 2017 Indy Lights Championship. Jorge Goncalvez, who won the FCC Winter Championship in 2009 went on to finish 6th in points in the Indy Lights championship in 2013. 2011 Winter Series Champion Zach Veach closed out the 2016 season fourth overall in Indy Lights. Gabby Chaves, who won the Indy Lights Championship in 2014, and has competed in INDYCAR, is also an FCC Winter Series Alumni scoring two race wins in 2012.