'11 Tentative Entry List - Work in Progress

[Allan Craighead]

Now that the first Formula Enterprises Pro Series season is done, attention has already turned to who will be getting behind the wheels in 2011. Below is the tentative entry list that we will keep updated through the winter, complete with the status of what we are hearing on the streets.

Bennett Racing – 1 car squad
Driver - Jonathan Bennett (yet to be confirmed)
Notes: An SCCA standout, Jonathan Bennett is believed to be interested in doing selected pro races in 2011.

Comprent Motorsports - 3 car squad
Driver - Tilden Kinlaw (yet to be confirmed)
Driver – TBA
Driver - TBA
Notes: Comprent Motorsports, the defending champion, is looking to expand its efforts in 2011, with owner Kevin Kloepfer seeking to run three cars.
- Class veteran Tilden Kinlaw is reportedly close to signing with the defending series champion.

Corsa Kart – 2 car squad
Driver – TBA
Driver - TBA
Notes: Corsa Kart, as a potential way to further develop its talented karting driver line-up and establish an internal ladder system, is looking at the possibly running a multi-car team in the FE Pro Series.

Crossfire Racing – 1 car squad
Driver - Andrew Cross Jr. (yet to be confirmed)
Notes: Andew Cross Jr. is expected to once again run selected FE Pro Series events this coming season.

Cruzinc Racing – 1 car squad
Driver - Eric Cruz (yet to be confirmed)
Notes: Eric Cruz, a longtime class supported, is reportedly looking at contesting certain events FE Pro events in 2011.

Hippi Racing – 2 car squad
Driver - Scott Rettich (yet to be confirmed)
Driver - TBA
Notes: Hippi Racing, the series runner-ups, are believed to be looking at expanding their Formula Enterprises efforts in 2011 to a two-car effort. While it is believed Scott Rettich will return to the series, he could look at making the moving up the motorsports ladder with the right funding.

JAY Motorsports – 6 car squad
Driver - Matt Schneider (confirmed)
Driver – Jason Wolfe (confirmed)
Driver – Eric Fagan (confirmed)
Driver – Travis Ward (confirmed)
Driver - Jim Libecco (confirmed)
Driver - Patrick Gallagher (confirmed)

Magna Racing – 2 car squad
Driver – TBA
Driver - TBA
Notes: Florida-based Magna Racing, which has two cars, is reportedly in discussion with drivers about potentially running a full Formula Enterprises Pro Series campaign in 2011.

MLC Motorsports – 1 car squad
Driver - Brandon Aleckson (yet to be confirmed)
Notes: Former year-end Championship race winner and west coast star Brandon Aleckson is interested in running pro series races with MLC Motorsports, should he secure the necessary funding.

Mumm Brothers Racing – 1 car squad
Driver - Robert Mumm (yet to be confirmed)
Notes: Mumm Brothers Racing is believed to ready to once again run selected FE Pro Series races in 2011.

One Formula – 5 car squad
Driver - Carl Przyborowski (confirmed – limited schedule)
Driver – Jay Leeman (confirmed – limited schedule)
Driver – Ken Martin (confirmed – limited schedule)
Driver - Scott Stadel (yet to be confirmed)
Driver – Tyler Walsh (yet to be confirmed)
Driver - Driver – Jason Chouochas (rumored)
Notes: Formula Enterprises standouts One Formula are planning a more in-depth pro campaign in 2011. The Illinois-based squad is expected to have upwards of five cars under its awning at select FE Pro Series races this coming season.

Performance MotorCars Racing – 1 car squad
Driver - Paul Schneider (yet to be confirmed)
Notes: Paul Schneider is poised to again take part in the FE Pro Series after challenging for top honors on a regular basis.

Rackley Racing – 1 car squad
Driver – Lee Rackley (yet to be confirmed)
Notes: Lee Rackley is believed to be interested in running selected events this coming season.

Robinson Motor Sports – 2 car squad
Driver - Mick Robinson (yet to be confirmed)
Driver - Matthew Mair (rumored)
Notes: Robinson Motor Sports is eyeing a second season of pro series competition in 2011 via a two-car effort. The Florida team is reportedly in talks with two drivers abut running either a full or partial campaigns next year.
- Reportedly team owner Mick Robinson is eyeing a return to the cockpit, with the former Spec Racer Ford standout looking at running a a partial season.

Special Addition Racing – 1 car squad
Driver - Wally Osinga (yet to be confirmed)
Notes: After a full campaign in the first season of series competition, Wally Osinga is interested in running assorted races again under the Special Addition Racing banner.

Team Grinske – 1 car squad
Driver – Tilden Kinlaw (yet to be confirmed)
Notes: Team Grinske principal Tilden Kinlaw is set to run a limited campaign in 2011.

TrackStar Motorsports – 1 car squad
Driver - Jim Kelleher (yet to be confirmed)
Notes: TrackStar Motorsports are expected to contest assorted FE Pro Series races this coming season with Jim Kelleher behind the wheel.
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[Allan Craighead]

EFCN has learned that Inspire Motorsports has folded, and as a result will not be taking part in the 2011 edition of the FE Pro Series.
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[Allan Craighead]

JAY Motorsports' strong driver line-up for the 2011 Formula Enterprises Pro Series season has been further boosted with the signing of Jim Libecco. The former SCCA Formula 500 front-runner has confirmed he will return for a second full campaign this coming season.
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Allan Craighead
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eSportsRacer.com Managing Editor
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[Allan Craighead]

Former National Champion JAY Motorsports has finalized its six-car driver line-up, with the signing of Patrick Gallagher. The Ohio racer joins the FE Pro Series having won last year's SCCA's Formula 500 National Championship title and finished as the Formula Enterprise runner-up at the Runoffs.
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Allan Craighead
eFormulaCarNews.com Managing Editor
eKartingNews.ca Managing Editor
eSportsRacer.com Managing Editor
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acraighead@howdenmediagroup.com