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I feel sorry for the drivers. UKFF is still cheaper than FBMW and FRenault, so some of the drivers may be doing the ch'ship beacause they can't afford to do anything else, but it doesnt't help them when there are only a handful of drivers competing. I still think it is the best starting point for a car racing career to drivers, just look at some of the graduates who have come from British FF. In 2003 there was often 30 cars or thereabouts competing when the junior ch'ship merged with the senior one, but when FBMW began last year, the grid numbers have slumped completely. In 2006 they are having a newer, more modern engine (1600cc) I think, so I hope the changes will work and we can see the ch'ship regain its status as one of the best proving grounds for young drivers.
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