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MotorSport Vision Formula Three Cup Category Single seaters Country or region 
United KingdomInaugural season 2011 Drivers 15[1] Constructors Dallara
TOM'S[1]Engine suppliers Opel
Toyota
Renault
Mitsubishi
Mugen Honda
Honda[1]Official website f3cup.co.uk 
Current seasonThe MotorSport Vision Formula Three Cup or MSV F3 Cup is a national motor racing series that takes place primarily in the United Kingdom with a small number of events in mainland Europe. It is a junior-level feeder formula that uses small single seater Formula Three built after 1980 and before 2005.[2]
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History
MotorSport Vision Racing, which is the racing division of MotorSport Vision, has announced the launch of the F3 Cup which would have its inaugural season in 2011.[2]
Equipment
Teams are allowed to use Formula Three chassis built after 1980 but before 2005.[2] This allows teams to enter with cheaper equipment.[3] The series uses a control tyre which all drivers must use. The tyres are supplied by Avon Tyres, whose parent company supply tyres to the British Formula Three Championship.[4] Engines will be 2 litre (2000cc) restricted engines also built between 1981 and 2005.[5]
Due to the mix in ages, and therefore competitiveness of cars, the championship will run 3 classes.
- Class A: For cars and engines built and raced between 1 January 1997 and 31 December
2004, with a maximum engine air restriction of 26.00mm diameter.
- Class B: For cars and engines built and raced between 1 January 1992 and 31 December
1996, with a maximum engine air restriction of up to 26.00mm diameter.
- Class C: For cars and any engines built and raced between 1 January 1981 and 31st
December 1991, with a maximum engine air restriction of up to 25.00mm diameter.
- There will also be a Guest Class for any other formula three car that the organising team have given permission to join the series or single events.[5]
Events
The championship comprises nine rounds, each with two races. Each race weekend will comprise of one 25 minute qualifying session and two 20 minute races.
The 2011 season will see rounds held in England, Wales and Belgium.[6]
Round Circuit Date 1 
Snetterton 30019-20 March 2 Donington Park (National)3-4 April 3 Snetterton 3002 May 4 
Spa Francorchamps10-12 June 5 Brands Hatch Indy16-17 July 6 Brands Hatch GP20-21 August 7 
Anglesey Circuit International10-11 September 8 Silverstone Arena GP30 September - 1 October 9 Oulton Park International22 October See also
References
- ^ a b c http://www.f3cup.co.uk/news/msv-f3-cup-entry-lists-released-for-snetterton.aspx
- ^ a b c http://www.f3cup.co.uk/news/msvr-launches-msv-f3-cup-in-2011.aspx
- ^ http://www.f3cup.co.uk/news/simon-davey-of-msv-f3-cup-interviewed-on-msvr-media-day.aspx
- ^ http://www.f3cup.co.uk/news/avon-tyres-motorsport-and-sunoco-race-fuels-announced-as-official-suppliers-for-the-msv-f3-cup.aspx
- ^ a b http://www.f3cup.co.uk/media/7041/msv%20f3%20cup%20issue%20two.pdf
- ^ http://www.f3cup.co.uk/news/msv-f3-cup-announces-terms-for-f2-test-drive-prize.aspx
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