1985 Motorcraft Formula Ford Driver to Europe Series


The 1985 Motorcaft Formula Ford Driver to Europe Series was an Australian motor racing competition open to Formula Ford racing cars. It was the 16th Australian Formula Ford Series and the first to be contested under the Motorcaft Formula Ford Driver to Europe Series name.
The series was won by Tomas Mezera driving a Reynard.

Calendar

The series was contested over nine rounds with one race per round.
RoundCircuitDateRound winnerCar
1Sandown24 FebruaryTomas MezeraReynard FF83
2Mallala Motor Sport Park17 MarchTomas MezeraReynard FF83
3Surfers ParadiseN/AN/A
4Amaroo ParkTomas MezeraReynard FF83
5Oran Park14 JulyTomas MezeraReynard FF83
6Calder Park11 AugustTomas MezeraReynard FF83
7Winton1 SeptemberTomas MezeraElwyn 003
8Sandown15 SeptemberGeoff WaltersElwyn 003
9Oran Park22 SeptemberRichard CarterMatek M1

Round 3 was declared a "non-event" after all drivers were excluded from the results for failing to slow sufficiently following an accident.

Points system

Points were awarded on a 20-15-12-10-8-6-4-3-2-1 basis for the first ten positions at each round.

Series standings

Note: Australian Formula Ford regulations in 1985 required cars to be powered by a Ford 1600cc crossflow engine.