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To mark the 50th<\/sup> Anniversary of the birth of Formula 5000 \u2014 initially Formula A \u2014 the Formula 5000 Drivers Association has announced a four-race 2018 schedule that will visit three classic North American circuits that were part of the original professional series during its all-too-brief life between 1968 and 1976.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs Formula 5000 reaches its 50th<\/sup> Anniversary in 2018, I am thrilled to be able to announce a season of racing events at three of North America\u2019s best race tracks where F5000 cars competed from 1968 to 1976,\u201d said Seb Coppola, Formula 5000 Drivers Association president. \u201cThe Formula 5000 Association is very pleased to brings its Revival Race Series to these historic tracks in 2018 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of F5000 race history. So far, more than 50 drivers\/cars have expressed an interest to participate, including participants from Australia, England and New Zealand.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 2018 schedule:<\/p>\n

June 14-17 \u2013 VARAC Vintage Grand Prix \u2013 Mosport<\/p>\n

July 19-22 \u2013 Weather Tech Challenge with Brian Redman \u2013 Road America<\/p>\n

August 18-19 \u2013 Monterey Pre-Reunion \u2013 Laguna Seca<\/p>\n

August 23-26 \u2013 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion \u2013 Laguna Seca<\/p>\n

For further information please visit www.F5000Registry.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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