A new female-only racing series, the Formula Pro WRS Championship, has been announced for the West Coast of the United States. Running in conjunction with the Formula Pro USA Western Championships, the new WRS Championship will utilize the Ligier JSF4 race car and will feature 12 races over six race weekends at some of the most iconic tracks in the region, including WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Sonoma Raceway, Thunderhill Raceway, and Buttonwillow Raceway.
The WRS Championship is a major step forward for women in motorsports. The series is about giving women the opportunity to compete at the highest level of motorsports and giving them a chance to prove themselves on the track and show the world what they can do.
The series is open to all female drivers, regardless of experience level. Drivers must be 14 years of age minimum and possess a competition license.
The WRS Championship is set to kick off in March of 2024 with the following tentative schedule:
Formula Pro WRS Championship 2024 (Tentative)
March 22-24 – Thunderhill Raceway Park (2 Race Rounds)
April 19-21 – Thunderhill Raceway Park (2 Race Rounds)
June 7-9 – WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (2 Race Rounds)
July 5-7 – WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (2 Race Rounds)
August 30-September 1 – Sonoma Raceway (2 Race Rounds)
October 11-13 – Buttonwillow Raceway (2 Race Rounds)
Two professional race teams have already been approved to run in the series:
- Kiwi Motorsport – Contact: Garry Orton garry_ralt@hotmail.com or Teena Larsen teena_larsen@hotmail.com
- World Speed Motorsports – Contact: Telo Stewart telo@worldspeed.com
For more information about the Formula Pro WRS Championship or to enquire about running with the series as either a team or a competitor, please visit our website and/or contact:
- formulaprowrs.com
- Exclusive Racing – Brent Morgan bdm@exclusiveracing.com or Zakary Morgan zdm@exclusiveracing.com
