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	From 1991 to 1995 the class was known as '''Formula Brabham''' in honour of [[Jack Brabham]] who acted as the category patron for five seasons. In 1996 the name reverted to Formula Holden and from the 2003 season the class was officially called "'''Formula 4000''' powered by Holden".		From 1991 to 1995 the class was known as '''Formula Brabham''' in honour of [[Jack Brabham]] who acted as the category patron for five seasons. In 1996 the name reverted to Formula Holden and from the 2003 season the class was officially called "'''Formula 4000''' powered by Holden".

	The formula was also used for a 1993 Pan-Pacific series, several New Zealand Grands Prix, and Tasman Cup (Australia versus New Zealand) summer series. It has also been proposed to be used for an Asian series based in [[China]]. With numbers dropping and the increasing prominence of Formula 3, the class was dropped by the [[CAMS]] sanctioning body after the 2005 season. In 2006, the category was run as part of the Australian Motor Racing Series under the sanctioning of the [[Australian Auto Sport Alliance]] (AASA) and at times the regular Formula 4000 field was complemented by vehicles competing in the new Oz BOSS category for open wheel racing cars. In 2007 numbers had dropped to the point they could no longer form races by themselves and were amalgamated into the OzBOSS category. As part of this amalgamation, the cars themselves were re-badged again as Formula 3000V6.		The formula was also used for a 1993 Pan-Pacific series, several New Zealand Grands Prix, and Tasman Cup (Australia versus New Zealand) summer series. It has also been proposed to be used for an Asian series based in China. With numbers dropping and the increasing prominence of Formula 3, the class was dropped by the [[CAMS]] sanctioning body after the 2005 season. In 2006, the category was run as part of the Australian Motor Racing Series under the sanctioning of the [[Australian Auto Sport Alliance]] (AASA) and at times the regular Formula 4000 field was complemented by vehicles competing in the new Oz BOSS category for open wheel racing cars. In 2007 numbers had dropped to the point they could no longer form races by themselves and were amalgamated into the OzBOSS category. As part of this amalgamation, the cars themselves were re-badged again as Formula 3000V6.

	The drivers in the series in the 2000s were a mix of older drivers who own their own cars, or very young Oceanic or South Asian drivers looking to make a name for themselves in the international scene. Although technically using cars just a step below [[Formula One]], the lack of competition in the series means that drivers tend to progress from Formula 4000 to a minor series in Europe ([[Will Power]], [[British Formula Three Championship\|British Formula 3]]) or North America ([[Scott Dixon]], [[Indy Lights]]).		The drivers in the series in the 2000s were a mix of older drivers who own their own cars, or very young Oceanic or South Asian drivers looking to make a name for themselves in the international scene. Although technically using cars just a step below [[Formula One]], the lack of competition in the series means that drivers tend to progress from Formula 4000 to a minor series in Europe ([[Will Power]], [[British Formula Three Championship\|British Formula 3]]) or North America ([[Scott Dixon]], [[Indy Lights]]).

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'''Formula Holden''' was an Australian [[open wheel racing]] category.

==History==

Known during its development as Formula Australia, it was initially for chassis constructed from aluminium only, running a [[Buick V6 engine|3.8 litre Buick V6]] engine as it was then utilised in the new versions of the [[Holden Commodore]]. Second-hand [[Formula 3000]] chassis were targeted immediately as a cheap source of cars in addition to local constructors. For the 1992 season cars constructed from carbon fibre were allowed. In 2006 an engine upgrade was made available to the [[GM High Feature engine#LY7|3.6 litre Alloytec V6]] engine, although take-up of the alloytec was far from universal. The engines were usually mounted in ex-[[Formula 3000]] chassis, a large number of which were sourced from [[Formula Nippon|Japan]] but also included cars from other sources and a few specifically designed for the class, like the [[Cheetah Racing Cars|Cheetah]], [[Elfin Sports Cars|Elfin]], Spa (designed by F1 designer [[Gary Anderson (F1 designer)|Gary Anderson]]) and TAFE Shrike designs.

From its inception in 1989 until 2004 the formula was used to determine the winner of the [[Australian Drivers' Championship]] for the CAMS Gold Star. From 2005 this title was moved to the [[Australian Formula 3]] Championship.

From 1991 to 1995 the class was known as '''Formula Brabham''' in honour of [[Jack Brabham]] who acted as the category patron for five seasons. In 1996 the name reverted to Formula Holden and from the 2003 season the class was officially called "'''Formula 4000''' powered by Holden".

The formula was also used for a 1993 Pan-Pacific series, several New Zealand Grands Prix, and Tasman Cup (Australia versus New Zealand) summer series. It has also been proposed to be used for an Asian series based in [[China]]. With numbers dropping and the increasing prominence of Formula 3, the class was dropped by the [[CAMS]] sanctioning body after the 2005 season. In 2006, the category was run as part of the Australian Motor Racing Series under the sanctioning of the [[Australian Auto Sport Alliance]] (AASA) and at times the regular Formula 4000 field was complemented by vehicles competing in the new Oz BOSS category for open wheel racing cars. In 2007 numbers had dropped to the point they could no longer form races by themselves and were amalgamated into the OzBOSS category. As part of this amalgamation, the cars themselves were re-badged again as Formula 3000V6.

The drivers in the series in the 2000s were a mix of older drivers who own their own cars, or very young Oceanic or South Asian drivers looking to make a name for themselves in the international scene. Although technically using cars just a step below [[Formula One]], the lack of competition in the series means that drivers tend to progress from Formula 4000 to a minor series in Europe ([[Will Power]], [[British Formula Three Championship|British Formula 3]]) or North America ([[Scott Dixon]], [[Indy Lights]]).

==Past Champions==
===OzBoss Championships, F3000V6 class===
*2007 {{flagicon|Australia}} [[Ty Hanger]] - [[Reynard Motorsport|Reynard]] 95D

===Australian Formula 4000 Championship (AMRS)===
*2006 {{flagicon|Australia}} [[Derek Pingel]] - Reynard 95D

===Australian Formula 4000 Championship===
*2005 {{flagicon|Australia}} Peter Hackett - Reynard 96D

===Australian Drivers' Championship - Formula 4000===
*[[2004 Australian Drivers' Championship|2004]] {{flagicon|Australia}} [[Neil McFadyen]] - Reynard 95D
*2003 {{flagicon|New Zealand}} [[Daniel Gaunt]] - Reynard 96D

===Australian Drivers' Championship - Formula Holden===
*2002 {{flagicon|Australia}} [[Will Power]] - Reynard 94D
*2001 {{flagicon|Australia}} [[Rick Kelly]] - Reynard 94D
*2000 {{flagicon|New Zealand}} [[Simon Wills (motorsport)|Simon Wills]] - Reynard 94D
*[[1999 Australian Drivers' Championship|1999]] {{flagicon|New Zealand}} Simon Wills - Reynard 94D
*1998 {{flagicon|New Zealand}} [[Scott Dixon]] - Reynard 92D
*1997 {{flagicon|Australia}} [[Jason Bright]] - Reynard 91D
*1996 {{flagicon|Australia}} [[Paul Stokell]] - Reynard 91D

===Australian Drivers' Championship - Formula Brabham===
*[[1995 Australian Drivers' Championship|1995]] {{flagicon|Australia}} Paul Stokell - Reynard 91D
*1994 {{flagicon|Australia}} Paul Stokell - Reynard 91D
*1993 {{flagicon|Australia}} [[Mark Skaife]] - [[Lola Cars|Lola]] T91/50
*1992 {{flagicon|Australia}} Mark Skaife - Spa FB003
*1991 {{flagicon|Australia}} Mark Skaife - Spa FB003

===Australian Drivers' Championship - Formula Holden===
*1990 {{flagicon|Australia}} [[Simon Kane]] - [[Ralt]] RT21
*1989 {{flagicon|Australia}} [[Rohan Onslow]] - Ralt RT20

==Cars used in Formula Holden==
[[Cheetah Racing Cars|Cheetah]] Mk.9, [[Dome (constructor)|Dome]] F102, [[Elfin Sports Cars|Elfin]] FA891, Hocking 901, Hocking 911, Liston BF3, [[Lola Cars|Lola]] T87/50, Lola T91/50, Lola T93/50, [[March Engineering|March]] 87B, [[Ralt]] RT4, Ralt RT20, Ralt RT21, Ralt RT23, [[Reynard Motorsport|Reynard]] 89D, Reynard 90D, Reynard 91D, Reynard 92D, Reynard 93D, Reynard 94D, Reynard 95D, Reynard 96D, Reynard 97D, Reynard 98D, [[Shrike (racing car)|Shrike NB89H]], SPA 001, SPA 002, SPA 003

==External links==
*[http://www.f4000.com/ Official site]

[[Category:Formula Holden| ]]

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