Jim Russell USA: FJR-50

FJR-50 // The background

The FJR-50, designed and built by Lola Cars, is a true, purpose-built racing machine. Powered by Mitsubishi’s 2.0 liter, turbocharged 4G63 motor, capable of 300 horsepower in race trim, this carbon fiber, slick-shod racer is taken right off the grid of international competition and put in your hands. Completed by a six-speed sequential gearbox and adjustable front and rear wings, the FJR-50 is designed to ensure that your next racecar will be as familiar as your first.

FJR-50 // Details

Following an extensive evaluation, the following criteria were central to selecting a race car for Jim Russell Racing Drivers School:

- relevant to modern racing
   - approachable limits within a broad power range
   - highest levels of safety
   - prepares drivers for higher levels of motorsport

Numerous platforms were considered, but ultimately, the global standard of Formula 3 met all the criteria. Thus, Lola Cars, a primary technical partner created the FJR-50 (Formula Jim Russell 50 Years) based on the Lola B06/30 Formula 3 car.

Where some other schools utilize 30 year-old, steel tube-frame designs no longer analogous to modern racing, we have sought out the modern race car in every respect. It is our view, that a driver with limited time and resources must make every session behind the wheel count. Thus, the more acquainted a driver is with the nuances of modern machinery early in their development, the quicker their rate of progression will be.