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Brazilian Racing News: F-Chevrolet Jr. in 1998

24 February 1998

1998 will be the first year of the newest Brazilian series, the
F-Chevrolet Jr.  The series was created by GM Brazil for drivers
that are leaving the karts.  F-Chevrolet Jr. cars will have fixed wings
that can't be moved, Techspeed chassis, and 1.6 GM engines with 100
hp. The series will be for drivers that are at least 16 years old and
have not more than 3 car races in their personal records.

Rodrigo Ferraz, 1997 brazilian "A" karting champion is one of
the favorites to clinch the 1998 title. "I am very happy to get into car
racing without having to look for sponsorship," said Ferraz, who got the
Chevrolet Jr. seat as a prize for winning the Brazilian kart
championship from Schincariol.

"This series will be maybe the cheapest in the world and with
such a great success in the media" said Alvaro Fiocco, promoter of this
series.

"With  US$ 46.000 you can take part in all 8 races of this season,
and all official training days without having any extra costs. This is half
the price that a good driver would have to pay to be competitive in karts."
added Fiocco.

Marc Zimmermann - The Auto Channel