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Formula North America 2021 (Oval Kit)

IndycarVRC
700 hp
Horsepower
750 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2021
Year

Formula North America 2021 (Oval Kit) (Indycar)

The VRC Formula North America 2021 (Oval Kit) is a modern American open-wheel oval racer built to capture the look and feel of the IndyCar era. With its high-downforce aero package, lightweight chassis, and push-to-pass-style top-end pace, it brings the intensity of oval competition to the sim in a focused, purpose-built form.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 2.2L twin-turbocharged V6, mid-mounted, longitudinal

  • Total Output: ~700 hp

  • Redline: ~12,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed sequential paddle-shift

  • Weight: ~750 kg

  • Dimensions: ~5,100 mm long × 1,900 mm wide × 1,050 mm tall | Wheelbase ~3,020 mm

  • Tires: Firestone-style slicks on single-seater alloy wheels

  • Brakes: Carbon-carbon discs with high-performance racing calipers

  • Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Formula North America 2021 Oval Kit is a fast, precise, and highly committed oval machine that rewards clean lines, disciplined throttle control, and confidence under load. Compared with road-course setup, the oval configuration emphasizes stability at sustained speed, strong slipstream racing, and the ability to hold a car tightly on a constant-radius line while managing tire wear and track position.

Engine & Sound: The twin-turbo V6 delivers a hard-edged, high-strung note with plenty of turbo urgency and a sharp mechanical bark on downshifts. The powerband is broad enough to keep the car responsive off corners, but the real thrill is the punch it has once the turbos are fully lit and the car is trimmed for speed.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Extremely stable in high-speed turns, with aero grip that rewards smooth steering input and patient entry.

  • Traction: Strong off the line and off slower corners, though oval setup will expose oversteer quickly if you get greedy with throttle.

  • Braking: Excellent stopping power, but the real challenge is trail-braking with precision while keeping the car settled.

  • Top Speed: Very competitive in clean air and especially dangerous in draft, where the car can build serious momentum on long straights and oval arcs.

Driving Style Tip: Think momentum first. Keep the steering inputs minimal, stay committed to the line, and use the draft strategically. On ovals, consistency and tire management matter just as much as outright pace, so smoothness will usually beat aggression over a long run.

Livery & Aesthetics: The car has the unmistakable look of a modern North American open-wheeler — low, sharp, and aerodynamic, with bold sponsor-style liveries that look right at home under track lights or flying down a speedway. The oval kit adds an especially aggressive stance, making the car look ready for side-by-side battles at 200 mph.

Whether you're running hot laps, traffic-heavy races, or pack-style oval sessions, the Formula North America 2021 (Oval Kit) delivers the speed, precision, and intensity that define top-tier American open-wheel racing.