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Formula North America 2021 (Short Oval Kit)

IndycarVRC
700 hp
Horsepower
730 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2021
Year

Formula North America 2021 (Indycar)

The Formula North America 2021 is VRC’s take on the modern North American open-wheel formula used across IndyCar-style racing, and this short oval kit version is tailored specifically for tight, high-speed oval competition. It captures the low-drag, high-downforce philosophy of contemporary single-seaters while leaning into the mechanical demands of short oval racing.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 2.2L turbocharged V6, mid-mounted, longitudinal layout with push-to-pass style boost delivery

  • Total Output: ~700 hp

  • Redline: ~12,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed sequential paddle-shift

  • Weight: ~730 kg

  • Dimensions: ~5,000 mm long × 1,900 mm wide × 1,050 mm tall | Wheelbase ~3,120 mm

  • Tires: Firestone-style slicks on forged racing wheels

  • Brakes: Carbon brakes with racing-grade calipers

  • Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Formula North America 2021 is a fast, precise, and highly responsive open-wheel car that thrives on commitment. On the short oval kit, it’s set up for close-quarters racing with reduced drag and a stability balance that favors confident steering inputs, smooth throttle application, and disciplined racecraft. It’s light on its feet, but the speeds and cornering loads are very real — especially when the pack compresses on entry or exit.

Engine & Sound: The turbo V6 gives the car a hard-edged, modern race-car tone with a deep mechanical thrum underneath the turbo spool. It builds power aggressively through the mid-range and pulls hard toward redline, with boost making exits feel urgent and overtakes punchy.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Razor-sharp front end and excellent platform control, but it can feel nervous if you overdrive it into the corner.

  • Traction: Strong overall grip, though rear traction can get loose if you’re greedy with throttle on exit.

  • Braking: Serious stopping power with enough modulation to race side-by-side into tight oval entries.

  • Top Speed: Very competitive in short-oval trim, with the aero package tuned to balance drag reduction and stability.

Driving Style Tip: Keep your inputs clean and your exits tidy. The car rewards patience more than aggression, especially in traffic — lift early, rotate smoothly, and get back to throttle without upsetting the rear.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Formula North America 2021 has the clean, purposeful look of a modern American formula car, with exposed wheels, aggressive aero surfaces, and a compact, technical silhouette that looks especially menacing in short oval trim.

Whether you're chasing qualifying pace or battling wheel-to-wheel in a pack, the Formula North America 2021 Short Oval Kit delivers a genuine high-speed open-wheel experience with all the intensity that comes with it.