Formula One Air Racing is an Americanmotorsport that involves small aircraft using engines up to 200 cubic inches in displacement. racers can reach speeds over 200 mph.[1]
History
Formula One air racing is sanctioned by the International Aeronautics Federation.
Formula One was first proposed in 1936 as "midget racing". The 190 Cubic in specification was set in 1946, and the first competition was set in 1947.[2] With the introduction of the Continental O-200 engine, the maximum engine displacement was raised to 200 cubic inches. Racers compete in a 3.19-mile Oval course.[3]
Several aircraft were capable of meeting the specifications for Formula One at it's creation. Specific designs were introduced shortly after that maximized speed for the configuration.
