The 1987 Motorcraft Formula Ford Driver to Europe Series[1] was an Australian motor racing competition open to Formula Ford racing cars.[2] It was the 18th Australian Formula Ford Series.[3]
The series was won by Peter Verheyen driving a Van Diemen RF86.[1]
Calendar
The series was contested over nine rounds with one race per round.[2]
Series standings
Position[1]
|
Driver[1]
|
Car[1]
|
Entrant[8]
|
Ora[1]
|
Win[1]
|
Sur[1]
|
San[1]
|
Ora[1]
|
Am[1]
|
AIR[1]
|
Cal[1]
|
Ade[1]
|
Total[1]
|
1
|
Peter Verheyen
|
Van Diemen RF86
|
Peter Verheyen
|
15
|
20
|
20
|
10
|
-
|
12
|
10
|
-
|
12
|
99
|
2
|
Geoff Walters
|
Van Diemen RF86
|
Formula Ford Race Hire
|
8
|
8
|
2
|
20
|
20
|
20
|
8
|
8
|
- [9]
|
94
|
3
|
Martin Carpenter
|
Van Diemen RF86
|
Grand Prix Sportique
|
-
|
12
|
-
|
-
|
10
|
15
|
15
|
20
|
20
|
92
|
4
|
David Roberts
|
Van Diemen RF86
|
David Roberts
|
-
|
-
|
15
|
15
|
15
|
-
|
-
|
15
|
6
|
66
|
5
|
Roger Martin
|
PRS / Spectrum
|
Roger Martin
|
6
|
10
|
12
|
6[9]
|
-
|
6
|
-
|
6
|
8
|
54
|
=6
|
Robert Bennett
|
RPB
|
Robert Bennett
|
3
|
6
|
6
|
12
|
12
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
43
|
=6
|
Garry Jones[8]
|
Van Diemen RF82
|
Garry Jones[8]
|
12
|
15
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
15
|
43
|
8
|
Mike Mortimer
|
Van Diemen RF86[8]
|
Belgrave 2 Way Radio Centre
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
20
|
12
|
1
|
35
|
9
|
Andrew Gubb
|
Elwyn 003
|
Formula Ford Race Hire
|
4
|
4
|
3
|
-
|
8[9]
|
-
|
-
|
10
|
-
|
29
|
=10
|
Andrew Burden
|
Elwyn 003
|
Andrew Burden
|
10
|
1
|
-
|
8
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
22
|
=10
|
Laurie Bennett[8]
|
Wren
|
Laurie Bennett[8]
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
2
|
-
|
3
|
12
|
4
|
-
|
22
|
12
|
David Brabham
|
Van Diemen RF86
|
|
20
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
20
|
13
|
Richard Carter
|
Matek M1
|
Richard Carter
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
8
|
-
|
-
|
10
|
19
|
14
|
Simon Kane
|
Mawer 004
|
Clive Kane Photography
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
6
|
10
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
17
|
15
|
Brett Peters
|
Flamecrusher
|
Brett Peters
|
-
|
-
|
8
|
-
|
4
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
13
|
16
|
Alan Swindells
|
Reynard FF84
|
Alan Swindells
|
-
|
-
|
10
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
10
|
17
|
Stephen Moody
|
Totem BM1
|
Stephen Moody
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
3
|
9
|
18
|
Alan Fish
|
Elwyn 003
|
Alan Fish
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
8
|
19
|
Phil De Wit
|
Elfin 620B
|
Alltoy Spares
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
20
|
Greg Hoogstrate
|
Elfin 620B
|
Greg Hoogstrate
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
21
|
Mark Larkham
|
Van Diemen RF81[8]
|
Australian Sheet & Coil Pty Ltd
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
4
|
5
|
22
|
Andrew Clifford
|
Reynard FF84
|
Andrew Clifford
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2[9]
|
4
|
=23
|
Mark Seaton
|
Elfin 620B
|
Mark Seaton
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
=23
|
Mark Williamson
|
Bowin P6[8]
|
Mark Williamson
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
3
|
=25
|
Tony Boot
|
Totem FF001
|
Tony Boot
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
=25
|
Glen Clark
|
Elwyn 003
|
Formula Ford Race Hire
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
=25
|
Russell Ingall
|
Elfin
|
David Craig
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
Notes and references
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p 1987 Motorcraft Formula Ford Driver to Europe Series, www.formulaford.com.au, as archived at web.archive.org
- ^ a b c d e f Allen Wise, Formula Ford Driver to Europe Series, Australian Motor Racing Year 1987/88, pages 270 to 274
- ^ Australian Titles, docs.cams.com.au, as archived at web.archive.org
- ^ a b Thanks for the memories, Racing Car News, March 1987, pages 6-9
- ^ Official Program, Sandown, 7 June 1987
- ^ Mike Pallister, Amaroo Park, Racing Car News, September 1987, pages 40-44
- ^ Kathy Popovich, Mortimer Surprises All, Racing Car News, September 1987, page 64
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Official Program, Foster's Australian Grand Prix, Adelaide, November 12–15, 1987
- ^ a b c d Round points corrected with regard to both the referenced totals and the number of pointscorers per round
- ^ Hotshoe Heaven, Official Souvenir Program, Foster's Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, November 12–15, 1987, page 145